In Part 1 of The Fight for Inner Peace, Max Rosenthal shares his journey from being a promising young golfer to navigating the challenges of faith, identity, and life after sports. He discusses the impact of mentorship, the importance of community, and how his faith helped him overcome significant challenges, including the yips in golf. Max emphasizes the need for internal peace and the role of supportive relationships in achieving personal growth and fulfillment. He encourages young athletes to prioritize their faith and community as they navigate their journeys.

“Do not be anxious about anything.”
 Sounds impossible, right?

In this episode of Becoming Steadfast, we dive deep into Philippians 4 — one of the most misunderstood yet powerful passages for athletes and leaders facing pressure.

We’ll break down what Paul actually meant when he wrote those words, how faith and focus intersect under stress, and practical tools to combat anxiety before it controls you.

This episode will challenge the way you approach nerves, performance pressure, and daily stress — reminding you that peace isn’t found in control, it’s found in trust.

🎧 Tune in to learn how elite athletes and leaders can live with calm confidence, no matter the scoreboard or season.

In Part 1, we laid the foundation: confidence is earned, not given — built through preparation, identity, and the small wins that stack over time.

In Part 2, we go deeper. This episode is all about application — how to train confidence daily, recover faster from doubt, and lead with conviction even when you don’t feel confident. We’ll break down practical tools you can use in real moments of pressure, including:

• How to act your way into confidence before you feel it
• The habits that destroy confidence (and how to replace them)
• Why vulnerability and confidence are not opposites — they’re allies
• How leaders transfer belief to the locker room

If you want confidence that holds up under adversity — not the counterfeit version that disappears when life or sport gets loud — this episode is for you.

Listen now on Becoming Steadfast and learn how to build confidence that lasts, leads, and elevates everyone around you.

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build.
In this episode, Nolan sits down with co-host Griffin Ludtke to unpack what real confidence looks like, how it’s earned through consistency, and why so many athletes get it wrong.

From battling self-doubt to learning how to stack small wins, they break down practical strategies for training your mind the same way you train your body.

Whether you’re a captain, athlete, or coach, this episode will challenge you to stop chasing confidence — and start creating it.

When I first arrived in Kansas City to play professionally, it wasn’t the storybook beginning I expected. Adversity hit quick — new city, new team, and challenges on and off the ice that tested who I was at my core.

In this episode of Becoming Steadfast, I share the behind-the-scenes of what that season really looked like, and the lesson it drove home: you don’t get to escape “hard” in life. You only get to choose which hard you’re willing to face.

Do you settle for the comfort of excuses, or do you step into the growth that comes from discipline, pressure, and resilience?

Andrew Larson’s story is one of resilience, faith, and finding purpose beyond the game. A standout football player at Eden Prairie and Harvard, Andrew’s journey took unexpected turns — from career-ending injuries to the sudden loss of his father. Through it all, he discovered the power of faith, brotherhood, and living with a mission bigger than himself.

In this conversation, Andrew opens up about identity, grief, family, and what it means to truly become steadfast. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or someone navigating life’s challenges, his story will push you to see adversity not as the end, but as the beginning of transformation.

In Part 1, we uncovered the warning signs of burnout and why overflow—not overwork—is the key to sustainable leadership. In this episode, we take it further: how do you actually build rhythms that keep your tank full?

We’ll break down the habits, boundaries, and disciplines that allow leaders to give their best without running dry. You’ll learn how to balance service with self-care, how to reset when you’ve stretched too thin, and how to lead in a way that multiplies energy instead of draining it.

If Part 1 was about awareness, Part 2 is about application—practical steps to help you move from exhaustion to overflow so you can lead with clarity, strength, and longevity.

Burnout is real—and it’s one of the fastest ways to lose your joy and your influence as a leader. In this episode of Becoming Steadfast, we dive into why overflow—not overwork—is the secret weapon for sustainable leadership. I’ll unpack how to recognize the warning signs of burnout, what it looks like to lead from a heart that’s full, and the daily practices that refill your tank so you can give your best to others. This is Part 1 of a two-part series designed to help athletes and leaders shift from running on empty to leading from strength.

We take way too much for granted.
 The practices we complain about.
 The teammates we assume will always be there.
 The leadership roles we think will last forever.

But it can all change in an instant. Two of my closest teammates just had their careers end overnight because of injuries—and it reminded me: nothing is promised.

This week on Becoming Steadfast, I share why athletes, leaders, and people can’t afford to coast through life… and how to live with gratitude and urgency for the opportunities we have today.

Trust doesn’t come in grand gestures—it comes in small, consistent choices. In this episode of Becoming Steadfast, we break down the famous line: “Trust is earned in droplets and lost in buckets.” You’ll learn why trust takes time to build, why it’s so easy to lose, and how leaders can earn it back when it’s broken. Whether you’re a captain, coach, or teammate, this conversation will give you practical tools to protect the most valuable currency a leader has—trust.