Life on Target

Ep. 85 | Building Households of Valor with David Reece

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In this episode, Nathan sits down with David Reece—pastor, entrepreneur, and founder of Armored Republic—to explore how Christian men can lead their households, train their children, and steward businesses with wisdom and purpose. From raising sons to work full-time by their mid-teens, to cultivating daughters as queens in the home, to structuring time around the Lord’s Day, David shares a blueprint for dominion living. The conversation dives deep into discipline, delegation, biblical law, and the practical skills needed to govern your home and ventures for the glory of God.

Guest Links
  • Puritan Reform Church: https://puritanphx.com
  • Twitter/X: https://x.com/RealDavidReese
  • Armored Republic (AR500): https://www.ar500armor.com
    • Resources Mentioned
    • The Book of Proverbs (Bible)
    • Westminster Larger Catechism (esp. section on the Law): Free Online Version
    • William Perkins – Christian Oeconomy (Christian Economy): Free eBook (PDF)
    • The Great Exchange by Jerry Bridges & Bob Bevington: Amazon Link
    • Ron Paul Curriculum (mentioned for homeschool history videos): https://www.ronpaulcurriculum.com
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        • Outline

        [00:00:00] Opening

        • Nathan introduces David Reece and reconnects after previous conferences.

          • [00:01:00] Guest Background

          • David shares his bio: pastor at Puritan Reform Church, husband, father of six, new grandfather.
          • Founder of Armored Republic; mission: “tools of liberty for free men.”
          • Building a portfolio of Christian businesses.

            • [00:05:00] Children and Work

            • Training sons to begin full-time work by 15–16.
            • Daughter engaged in admin/finance; sons in marketing and video.
            • Purpose: each child gains a trade and skill, avoiding idleness.

              • [00:09:00] Homeschool Philosophy

              • Early emphasis on reading, writing, arithmetic.
              • Family worship every day: Bible reading, prayer, psalm singing, blessing.
              • Using play to prepare for work by adding layers of complexity.
              • Teaching biblical and world history with big “touchpoints” to anchor understanding.

                • [00:17:00] Discipline

                • Importance of consistent, prompt discipline.
                • Nathan shares convictions from Future Men documentary about avoiding moving standards.
                • Reece explains discipline framework: charges, plea, verdict, sentencing, restoration.
                • Transition from corporal punishment in younger years to written reflection, restitution, and responsibility for older children (esp. daughters).

                  • [00:28:00] Quick Forgiveness vs. Prolonged Punishment

                  • Discussion about restoration after discipline.
                  • Contrast between God’s long judgments (e.g., 40 years wilderness) and parental discipline.

                    • [00:29:00] Structuring Time & Priorities

                    • Nathan asks about perfect week, balance of spiritual, business, and family growth.
                    • Reece emphasizes delegation to wife/children, necessity of managing household well.
                    • Prioritizing worship, family discipleship, and physical health.

                      • [00:35:00] Physical Training and Health

                      • Story of Sean O’Brien bluntly telling Reece he needed to train.
                      • Reece’s weight loss, strength training, and discipline alongside his sons.
                      • Nathan comments on pastors needing to face physical fitness honestly.

                        • [00:42:00] Business Leadership and Delegation

                        • Importance of running current businesses well before expanding.
                        • Four major jobs of a CEO: strategy, culture, accountability, financial planning.
                        • Principle of leverage: finding points of greatest impact with least effort.

                          • [00:45:00] Sabbath and Time Markers

                          • Keeping the Lord’s Day as central time structure for life and business.
                          • No ordinary work, email, or marketing on Sundays.
                          • Family and private worship as anchors.

                            • [00:50:00] Empowering Others

                            • Big rocks analogy for priorities.
                            • Morning private worship with wife; evening family worship.
                            • Numbers as a “kingly” book of order and warfare.
                            • Delegating authority in home and business with clear jurisdictions, resources, deadlines.

                              • [01:02:00] Triple Household Offices

                              • Man as master, husband, and father.
                              • Wife as queen, partner in managing estate.
                              • Children and servants brought under clear authority and profitable work.
                              • Prophet, priest, king roles applied to leadership.

                                • [01:05:00] Final Encouragement

                                • Reece recommends three resources: Proverbs, Westminster Larger Catechism, and William Perkins’ Christian Economy.
                                • Closing thanks and links to Puritan Reform Church (puritanphx.com) and Twitter @RealDavidReese.

                                  • [01:10:00] Outro

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