God created men in the greatness of His image. Yet so many men are weak, lost, confused, and afraid. The Impossible Life is a rally cry for men to wake up and remember who they’re made to be. Former Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach and marketing expert Nick Surface challenge men to rise above mediocrity and embrace their true purpose. Through Biblically-based content & training, they help men become the strong, fearless leaders they were made to be. Future generations need great men now. Are you ...
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The Whole Hearted Leadership is a deep dive into real-time coaching conversations with today's top-performing faith-driven leaders. The goal is to create space to have authentic conversations that move you forward. Lantz has coaching conversations with leaders like John Delony, John Eldredge, Garrett Unclebach, Jordan Raynor, Brent Beshore, Jon Tyson, William Vanderblomen, Shawn Tolleson, Ben Dozier, Ryan Michler, Morgan Snyder, and Josh Straub. To work with Lantz and receive his weekly Lead ...
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164. Marriage For Men - The Impossible Wife Episode
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In the final part of our focus on marriage, we have our wives on to give a woman's view on marriage as well as sharing a number of stories from our own marriages. In this episode, we go into the detail of what it's like when one partner is not showing up as the person you thought you married, how to resolve conflict, the MUSTS of marriage, the role…
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Beyond the Passive Man, Growing Up in Marriage, Creating Intentional Mentors, and Wisdom in Leading Well in an Anxious Culture | Mentor Jim Martin
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Lantz Howard and Jim Martin discussed the concept of growing up and maturity in the context of a long-lasting marriage, with Jim sharing his personal journey of self-discovery and differentiation. They also emphasized the importance of intentionality, relationships, and asking questions in growing in wisdom and leadership. The conversation conclude…
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163. Marriage For Men - 3 Lessons Marriage Teaches Best
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Learning is a constant process and some environments are better than others. Marriage provides a unique opportunity and is an incubator for some of the greatest lessons you'll ever learn. In this episode, we talk about the 3 lessons you'll always be learning and how they translate to make you the best in every arena of life. What you learn in your …
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The Pressure for Men to Perform and Skills Needed to Build New Ways of Relating Beyond Influence and Affluence | President of Plumline Dr. Jake Smith
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Lantz Howard and Dr. Jake Smith, the president of Plumline, shared personal stories and discussed the importance of leadership, personal growth, and emotional awareness in everyday life. They also discussed the challenges faced by leaders with influence and affluence, particularly in the context of their Christian faith, and the need for spiritual …
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162. Marriage For Men - How Good Or Bad Can It Get?
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Marriage has a lot of negativity towards it in society. With half of marriages failing today it is more common to hear people talk about a marriage lasting rather than thriving. But is that actually God's design for marriage? To just last... As we dive into the first part of our series on marriage, we look at God's design and intent for marriage an…
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Anti-Burnout: Stop Going Fast if You Don't Know Where You Are Going | Author and Coach Alan Briggs
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Lantz Howard and Alan Briggs discussed their personal experiences and perspectives on leadership, marriage, and self-care, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing personal time. They also discussed the benefits of walks in fostering emotional and mental connection, and the importance of structuring one's life to achieve pe…
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161. Breaking Through Limitations - The Poverty Mindset
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There are few things that terminate your potential faster than poor thinking. The problem is that we are often unaware of it because it is learned. Poverty thinking will rob you of opportunities and cause you to make bad decisions because it focuses on what you lack. It causes you to focus on the wrong source. In this episode, we show what the Bibl…
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Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself and to God When You’re Weary, Wounded, and Wandering | Author and Therapist Chuck DeGroat
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Lantz Howard and Chuck DeGroat discussed the importance of curiosity and self-reflection in personal growth and development. Chuck emphasized that curiosity may arise at different stages of life, such as when transitioning from one's twenties to thirties or forties, and that it's essential to confront larger questions about meaning, purpose, and mo…
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160. Breaking Through The Most Frustrating Limitation - Purpose & Why You Are Here
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Why? That is the question that has haunted mankind for all of time. Why am I here? If you've ever wondered why you're here and what you're made for, this is for you. In this episode, we go into the most common limiting/wrong beliefs about purpose that keep people frustrated, lacking purpose, and pursuing the wrong things. We show you where purpose …
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Practicing Soul Care and Growing to be Aware of the Presence of Jesus | Guided by Michael Mitchell
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Lantz and Michael Mitchell discussed their personal journeys of spiritual growth and self-discovery. Michael shared his experience of waking up to the Holy Spirit's presence and his own desires, which he described as a central theme in Jesus's message. The conversation was framed around the idea of nurturing the heart and paying attention to one's …
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159. Breaking Through Your #1 Limitation - Your Identity
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Everyone has limiting beliefs that are holding them back on a daily basis. A limiting belief is any thought that terminates potential. It is literally all the negative stories in your head that keep you from going all out in growing and developing into all God made you to be. One of the biggest areas people carry negative beliefs is in their own id…
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Ignite Your Soul: How Exhaustion Can Pave a Way To Flourishing | Author Mindy Caliguire unpacks the true nature of the soul and creates a path forward centered on the Gospel.
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Lantz and Mindy Caliguire discussed the importance of soul care and self-reflection in leadership, with Mindy sharing her journey of realizing the need for soul care and its central role in her work. We discussed the challenges faced by individuals in both the ministry and corporate worlds, with Mindy highlighting the unique pressures of vocational…
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158. Strong And Courageous - Why Courage Is A Must
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Courage is a quality of mind that allows one to stand firm without fear or depression of spirits. We all have an idea that comes to our head when we think of courage and it is usually to do with a grand heroic act. But courage is something we need in our every day lives. Courage calls us to think big and energizes us in the small moments that could…
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Raising Resilient Daughters, Emotional Safety, and Becoming a Kingdom Presence | Author and Pastor Jon Tyson
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Join Lantz Howard and Jon Tyson for a deep, rich, and meaningful conversation about what it means to raise resilient daughters who know the love of Christ and have a solid identity as a daughter of God. Jon shares why he created Resilient Daughters and insights about what you can do right now to cultivate emotional safety and a Kingdom presence in …
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157. The Wisdom Advantage: Why It Matters More Than You Think
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Wisdom is a common term, but an uncommon trait in society today. Wisdom is the principle thing according to Proverbs 4 and the key to unlocking life done God's way. It is the art of living skillfully and knowing how to apply knowledge. It will help you build, gain insight, avoid evil, live rightly, give you long life, riches, and generational impac…
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Building Emotional Intimacy is a Pathway to Winning at Home and How Being an Integrated Leader will Build Your Legacy | Author and Coach Randy Gravitt
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Lantz and Randy discussed the importance of fatherhood, emotional intimacy, and a holistic approach to leadership in today's podcast. They emphasized the need for intentionality, communication, and selflessness in building strong relationships, both in personal and professional contexts. Lastly, they discussed strategies for overcoming feelings of …
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156. Unity - How to Wisely Apply It In Politics, Religion, & Life In General
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Unity is something that is sorely lacking in the United States at the time of recording. Whether you're talking about politics, religion, or different ideologies, it is a very polarizing time where tribalism can feel like a normality. But what does God say about unity? In this episode, we break down why unity is essential and look into what God say…
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Your Offended Because of Your Insecurity | A Sharp Compassion | Author Chase Replogle
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Chase Replogle, a pastor and author of A Sharp Compassion, believes all this offense is making it harder to hear the truth. It even prevents us from hearing Jesus’s good, but sometimes hard, words. A Sharp Compassion offers readers a closer look at Jesus’ most challenging words. Through a careful study of the conversations in which Jesus offended, …
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155. The Warrior's Mindset - How To Train For The War You're In
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"Until you view your life in the context of war, you will misinterpret 90% of what happens in life." - John Eldredge We are all in a battle. The worst case scenario is that you are unprepared because you had no idea the battle was going on at all. With so many silent killers around, it's not surprising that many of us are unaware. The silent killer…
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Learning to Be Human Halfway Through Life | Author Chris Field
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Warning authentic conversation follows. Be prepared to talk to your kids about sex if they are listening. -- Meaning Making is for those who have laughed and cried and loved and lost and are now staring down the decades that remain, wondering how to ensure they don’t miss out on the exquisite chaos of the here and now. No one is broken, everyone is…
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154. How To Change Your Desires - The Importance Of The Heart
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Have you ever wished you didn't want something that you do? If you've ever wanted to change the way you feel about something, change your desires, or wondered why you are drawn to the things you are, this episode is for you. In this episode we look at the heart. Not the physical heart but the metaphorical heart that is the desire center for humans.…
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Are You Committing Leadership Malpractice? | Practicing Change Leadership Series with Author Tod Bolsinger
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Lantz and Tod Bolsinger discussed the role of leadership in facilitating transformation, with a focus on personal growth, adaptive leadership, and the importance of transformation. They also explored the differences and similarities between the marketplace and ministry worlds, the concept of sabotage in leadership, the importance of mentorship in p…
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153. Authority: The Key To Getting God's Flow In Your Life
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Authority is a term we often take for granted and rarely think through. As such, we often breeze past how important it is to have an understanding of authority. There are only 2 times in scripture that Jesus was amazed and both times were to do with authority. The understanding of it is vital to become all God made you to be. In this episode, we wi…
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Building a Culture that Endures a Crisis and Makes a Strong Comeback | Former Blue Bell CEO and Author Ricky Dickson
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Ricky Dixonson, former CEO of Bluebell Ice Cream, shared his leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of empathy, intentionality, and faith in navigating through challenges and building a supportive team. He also discussed his personal experiences with crisis, the significance of staying true to the company's culture, and the role ice cream p…
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152. Mastering Sleep With Sleep Expert, Dr Michael Grandner
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We've long said on the Impossible Life that we wanted to have a sleep expert on and...TODAY'S THE DAY! We cover all things in a wide ranging conversation with sleep expert Dr Michael Grandner. Dr Grandner works with Fitbit, the MLB, the IOC, and USA Olympics to name a few and is as knowledgeable as they come. We asked a lot of questions and we've p…
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How to Love the Life You Already Have | Author Luke Norsworthy
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Lantz and Luke had a comprehensive discussion on various aspects of personal growth, leadership, and spirituality. They emphasized the importance of healthy relationships, physical fitness, and integrating mind, body, and spirit. Additionally, they explored the challenges and opportunities of midlife, the significance of embracing life's grief, and…
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151. Navigating Process - The Key To Building Enduring Success
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We live in a microwave society today where optimization, growth hacking, and short cuts are a way of life. But true growth requires a process. And process takes time. Which is why so many people quit and never realize what's actually possible in their lives. If you want to truly be great in any area of your life, you need to know that you will be i…
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150. Modern Day Discipleship - The Greatest Need We All Have
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If you were going to leave your loved ones forever, what would you want your final words to be? This is the scenario we get in Matthew 28 when Jesus is ascending into heaven and giving final instructions to his disciples. He tells them to go into all the world and make disciples... But what is a disciple? That is not a word we use in today's langua…
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149. From Overwhelmed to Purposeful Living: The Power of Priorities
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Priorities are something we all have but very few people are clear enough that they live their life in line with their priorities. We typically come across priorities in terms of managing workloads and tasks, but a life of purpose is realized by having clear priorities and living according to them. Priorities are the path to purpose. In this episod…
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148. The Danger of Deception: How to Find Truth in a World of Illusion
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What is truth? A simple question that can leave you searching your entire life. It's a question that is constantly being debated in various forms and fashions and yet the truth is what will set you free according to Jesus. So the question we should be asking is, "what is keeping us from the truth?" In this episode, we look at what truth is, what it…
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147. How To Finish What You Started - Don't Get Stuck In The Middle
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If you're great at starting things, but not at sticking with them, this episode is for you. It's easy to set off with great intentions and motivation only to get lost in the middle when neither the start or finish are anywhere in sight. In this episode, we talk about why people get stuck in the middle, the cost of quitting, and give you 3 keys to f…
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The Mindset of NHL Championship Player | 17 Year Professional Hockey Player and Performance Mindset Coach Jimmy Dow
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Lantz and former professional ice hockey player Jimmy Dow discussed Jim's athletic career, faith journey, and the principles he applied in his family life and leadership. They also explored the challenges and turning points in Jim's life, the importance of daily spiritual practice, and the negative impact of constant news and media consumption on p…
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146. The Funnest Episode Ever - The Garrett & Nick Game Of Questions
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In what is an Impossible Life first, Garrett and Nick sat down completely unscripted and asked each other five questions they had not previously revealed to the other. While there is plenty of fun, these are also not introductory questions. There are plenty of insights and lessons as well. Click here to learn more about Mindset Mastery. Click here …
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Wounds: How Hurt, Heartache, and Tragedy Become the Keys to Unlocking Greatness | Author Ryan James Miller
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Lantz and Ryan, the author of "Wounds: How Hurt, Heartache, and Tragedy Become the Keys to Unlocking Greatness," engage in a conversation about Ryan's personal and professional life. Ryan shares how he nearly destroyed his marriage four and a half years in, but with the help of faith, has been able to maintain a strong 23-year marriage with his wif…
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145. Who to Trust in the Age of "Experts": A Guide to Discerning Advice & Finding Mentors
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In the information age, we never suffer from a lack of answers when we have a question. Instead, it's becoming increasingly more difficult to know what information is correct. The same is true in life. So often we have many people offering advice or telling us what we should do. How do we know who to listen to? In this episode, we will show you how…
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Life Changes Around a Fire | From Fasting to Fired to Firewood | Cutting Edge Firewood Founder and CEO Leroy Hite
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I sit down with Cutting Edge Firewood Founder and CEO to hear his story of being fired after fasting to pursue a hidden aspiration. https://www.cuttingedgefirewood.com/ -- Welcome to the Whole Hearted Leader. I am Lantz Howard. I am here to help faith-driven entrepreneurs have a killer business, a passionate marriage, and live with purpose. My goal…
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144. Dean Stott - Real Life Action Hero, Netflix Star, & World Record Holder
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Dean Stott is a former soldier in the Special Boat Service (SBS), published author, World Record holder, and is currently starring in the Netflix Show - Toughest Forces on Earth. His military career was ended by a parachuting accident in 2011. He quickly transitioned to the private security sector, where he carved out a reputation for being willing…
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The Sex Talk You Never Got: Reclaiming the Heart of Masculine Sexuality | Author and Therapist Sam Jolman
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Men today are starved for sexual formation. They've been failed by parents, churches, and culture alike, leading to widespread shame, confusion, and brokenness in the area of sexuality. In The Sex Talk You Never Got, therapist Sam Jolman helps men reconnect their God-given sexuality with innocence, awe, and joy, and shows readers how to celebrate--…
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143. How To Raise A Great Family With Keith & Josh Craft
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We all want our kids to do better than we did. We want them to know and love God, know who they are, and live purposeful lives in line with our family values. In a world where identity is under attack and there are new parenting “philosophies” popping up all the time, confusion is at an all time high. That’s why Pastor Keith Craft wrote Dear Parent…
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Negotiation Made Simple | Author Dr. John Lowry
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John Lowry is a recognized authority on negotiation through his experience as a lawyer, management consultant, entrepreneur, negotiation coach, and university administrator. His results-focused, systematic approach to negotiation has been successfully implemented by thousands of professionals across the United States. Business and organizational le…
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142. Cody Bobay - Pursuing The Dreams God Gave You
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Cody Bobay is a best selling author, public speaker, and action movie star with an upcoming film called Savage the movie. But Cody is so much more than that. Cody is a man who loves Jesus deeply and seeks to be obedient and honor God with every area of his life. He is no holds barred when it comes to talking to men about what it means to follow God…
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Intentionally Pursue Your Wife, Identity Reformation, and Building a Business | Real Coaching Conversation
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Join me in a real-time coaching conversation with one of the primary problems I hear about from married men. How do I be present, pursue my wife, and build a business? This coaching conversation jumps right in after I ask, "What would be meaningful for you to work on right now?" -- Welcome to the Whole Hearted Leader. I am Lantz Howard. I am here t…
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141. What Is A Godly Man in Modern Times?
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According to a March 2024 Gallup poll, only 21% of Americans attend their religious services weekly. That means 1 in 5 attend services even though 68% of Americans identify themselves as Christian. Contrast that with the Christianity we read in the New Testament when people would sacrifice their lives for what they believe. There have been some big…
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Dark Traffic: The Dangerous Intersection of Technology, Crime, Money, Sex, and Humanity | Co-Founder and CEO of Dark Watch Noel Thomas
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We hunt traffickers who use your business to conduct their business. Our risk intelligence platform combines global corporate and human trafficking data, organized network intelligence, and complex risk-scoring models to identify illicit actors threatening your business. At Dark Watch, our mission is to eradicate human trafficking by making it impo…
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Endurance is one of the ultimate tests. One of the most common places we see it is in running and that is where human beings are uniquely designed better than any other land dwelling animal. This is a natural picture that has a super natural correlation. In this episode, we give you the 5 keys to endurance, break them down, and show you how they wo…
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Unlock Your Hidden Aspirations and Pursue Your Limitless Potential | Real Coaching Conversation with Dylan
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Join this real coaching conversation to explore how to unlock your hidden aspirations and live a limitless life. - Welcome to the Wholehearted Leader hosted by Lantz Howard. I am here to help faith-driven entrepreneurs have a killer business, a passionate marriage, and live with purpose. My goal is your flourishing. One conversation could shift eve…
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139. The Super Power Hiding In Plain Sight
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We all have individual super powers that are tied to our unique strengths and it is our responsibility to discover, develop, and deploy them. However, there are also superpowers available to anyone who chooses to use them. Far from being shiny objects, these super powers are hiding in plain sight if you will take the time to learn to use them skill…
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Inside the Transformative Ecosystem of Ministry and Business | Founder and President of Mission Lazarus Jarrod Brown
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Jarrod Brown is the Founder and President of Mission Lazarus, a nonprofit organization focused on development initiatives in isolated and remote villages in Honduras and Haiti. Jarrod shares his journey and his passion for finding sustainable solutions in ministry and business to transform lives. Join the conversation to learn about a holistic and …
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138. Fitness Guru Cody McBroom - Discipline, Vision, Belief, Fitness Myths & More
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Cody McBroom has worked with thousands of every day people to transform their bodies dramatically. From muscle gain to fat loss, Cody's work is undisputed. In this episode we talk to Cody about discipline, why people fail in their disciplines, the need for vision, and so much more. We also uncover the biggest myths in fitness and what really works.…
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Clarity is the Strategic Energy for Your Business | Coaching Conversation with Founder
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Today I host a coaching conversation with Jon. Jon is the Founder of Solace Cup Coffee. Jon is on a mission to provide clean water around the globe by using his business as a mission. Through our deep coaching conversation, Jon clarifies his purpose and finds clarity to stay strategic in the next phase of his business growth. -- Welcome to the Wh…
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