Gaining Ground

Most men have friends. But how many have someone who knows what's really going on in their lives?

The struggles in their marriage. The temptations they keep falling into. The things they're too embarrassed or ashamed to tell anybody else.

In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew Sherman sit down with Pastor Ashley Wooldridge to talk about biblical manhood, accountability, and why so many Christian men keep fighting the same battles. They discuss how men slowly drift in their faith and marriages, why willpower alone isn't enough to overcome temptation, and how to build the kind of friendships where real accountability can happen.

Because you don't have to tell everybody everything. But every man needs somebody he can tell anything.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 - Why Every Man Needs a 5% Guy

01:12 - What Does It Mean to Be a Godly Man?

05:01 - The Problem With Modern Masculinity

07:15 - How Men Become Passive Without Realizing It

09:13 - The Danger of Drifting Through Life

10:51 - How Temptation Slowly Destroys Men

15:25 - Why Your Habits Matter More Than Your Intentions

18:23 - How to Protect Yourself From Temptation

21:10 - The 5% Fight Club: Why Every Man Needs Accountability

22:51 - How to Find Men You Can Really Trust

29:57 - How to Stop Your Marriage From Drifting

32:42 - Why Strong Men Need to Be Gentle

40:08 - Stop Making Excuses and Take Responsibility

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:

Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:

Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

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MORE FROM KYLE:

- Ashley Wooldridge | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ashleywooldridge/)

- Ashley Wooldridge | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ccvonline/videos)

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-  Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch)

-  Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church)

You don’t have to keep handing down what was handed to you. Maybe you grew up around anger, distance, shame, addiction, or a father who simply did not know how to be present. Maybe your story looks different, but there are still patterns, wounds, or habits in your life that you know you do not want to pass on.

At some point, every man has to decide whether he is going to keep carrying those things or finally let God into them.

In this episode of the Gaining Ground podcast, Landon sits down with Kyle Rodgers - pastor, coach, speaker, and founder of Dads Matter, to talk about fatherhood, breaking generational cycles, and what happens when you finally let God into the parts of your life you have been trying to manage on your own.

They talk about being present with your kids, giving your family your best instead of your leftovers, repairing relationships when you get it wrong, and dealing with the wounds, shame, habits, and hidden places that can eventually affect the people you love most.

Breaking the cycle is NOT just about trying harder. Sometimes it means admitting there are areas of your life that still need healing and giving God access to them. What you refuse to deal with has a way of showing back up, and if you are not careful, you can pass down things you were never meant to carry in the first place.

If there is an area of your life you have been avoiding, hiding, or trying to control, this conversation is a reminder that freedom is possible.

Let God in. Let that stuff go. Break the cycle.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 - How to Break the Cycle and Let God In

01:07 - Why Dads Matter and How Fathers Shape Generations

04:47 - What Kids Really Need From Their Dad

08:21 - How Busy Dads Can Be More Present With Their Family

10:31 - Stop Giving Your Family Your Leftovers

14:28 - Parenting Adult Children Without Trying to Control Them

16:16 - Why a Father’s Warmth Matters So Much

20:31 - Healing Father Wounds and Breaking Generational Cycles

24:52 - How Unhealed Pain Gets Passed Down to Your Kids

29:32 - Shame, Guilt, and the Parts of Your Life You Hide From God

36:26 - How to Let God Heal the Areas You Keep Avoiding

38:50 - Taking Responsibility, Apologizing, and Repairing Relationships

40:57 - Humility, Honesty, and the First Step Toward Freedom

44:12 - How Small Daily Choices Can Change Your Life

47:25 - Building a Spiritual Legacy That Outlives You

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:

Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

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MORE FROM KYLE:

- Kyle Rodgers | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kylerodgers/)

- Kyle Rodgers | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-rodgers-a2981523b/)

- Kyle Rodgers | Web (https://www.kylerodgers.co/)

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-  Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch)

-  Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church)

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If you’ve tried to quit porn before but keep finding yourself back in the same cycle, this episode is about what it actually takes to get free.

Joshua Broome spent years trapped in sexual brokenness before eventually becoming one of the most successful performers in the porn industry. He appeared in more than 1,000 films, made millions of dollars, won major industry awards, and still found himself buried under shame, isolation, addiction, and a life he no longer knew how to escape.

Today, Joshua is free.

In this conversation, Joshua shares the path that helped him leave that life behind and rebuild from the inside out. You’ll hear why secrecy gives sin power, why willpower alone usually isn’t enough, how to identify the patterns and compromises that keep pulling you back, and why real freedom requires honesty, boundaries, accountability, and people who know what’s actually going on in your life.

Joshua also shares the moment that began changing everything for him, why porn often promises intimacy while actually producing deeper isolation, and what it looks like to stop simply feeling guilty about your behavior and start taking real steps toward freedom.

If pornography has become a stronghold in your life, this conversation isn’t about condemning you or convincing you that you’re too far gone. It’s about helping you stop hiding, take responsibility, and build a practical plan to move forward.

Joshua says it best, “You can only be as free as you’re willing to be honest.”

If you’re serious about quitting porn forever, start here.

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:

Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

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➡️ MORE FROM JOSHUA:

- Joshua Broome | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/iamjoshuabroome/)

- Joshua’s Podcast, Walk Worthy  | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@walkworthy-ministry)

- More On Joshua’s Story, Unmentionable | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmentionable/id1723687920)

- Joshua’s Book, 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life | https://www.amazon.com/Lies-That-Will-Ruin-Your/dp/154600565X 

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-  Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch)

-  Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church)

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Have men become weak, or have we simply forgotten what real strength looks like? Culture keeps handing men two bad options: be loud, aggressive, and impossible to control, or be quiet, passive, and out of the way. Neither one looks like Jesus.

In this episode of the Gaining Ground podcast, Landon sits down with Ryan Miller, author of Meek Is a Mustang, to unpack the confusion so many men feel about their own identity. They talk about the "pendulum" men swing on between toxic masculinity and passivity, why testosterone and physical fitness have declined so sharply in young men, and how the enemy uses passivity (not just aggression) to sideline men from the fights that matter most — in their homes, their marriages, and issues like abortion.

Ryan shares his own story: growing up in isolation, chasing validation through baseball and a Hollywood documentary deal, and the moment God told him to walk away from a project worth millions. That obedience led him to discover that the biblical word for "meek" is the Greek word used to describe taming a wild Mustang — not weakness, but strength fully surrendered and made useful.

This is not a call to soften up. It's a call to get off the pendulum, stop performing manhood, and let God do the taming so you can actually be useful to Him. If you've ever felt like following Jesus meant losing your edge, this conversation will change how you see biblical strength for good.

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 – Does Christianity Make Men Weak?

0:54 – Ryan's State of the Union on Manhood

2:58 – How Social Algorithms Push Men Toward Confusion

3:23 – Naming the "They": Understanding Spiritual Warfare

7:17 – The Masculinity Pendulum: Savage vs. Passive

9:23 – Have Men Actually Grown Weaker?

10:04 – Feminism, Abortion, and the Passivity of Men

12:38 – The Physical and Spiritual Collapse of Young Men

15:45 – Ryan's Story: Growing Up in Chaos

17:47 – Chasing Success and Getting Back on the Pendulum

19:42 – Taming Wild Mustangs and the Birth of Chasing Wild

21:38 – Obeying God Over Hollywood and Ambition

24:18 – Losing Everything and Learning Meekness

26:03 – Discovering "Praus": The Greek Word for Meekness

29:11 – Recognizing the Wild Mustang in Yourself

30:57 – True Power Is Found Through Surrendered Weakness

32:44 – Learning Meekness from CIA Agents and Four-Star Generals

35:26 – The First Step to Becoming Meek

37:53 – Repenting of the Lies You Believe About God

41:21 – Ryan's Legacy: Fighting for the Secret Place with Jesus

43:01 – David: A Man After God's Own Heart

45:06 – Closing Prayer

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:

Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

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- Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/)

- TIktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews)

- Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@ryan_miller1)

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- Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch)

- Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church)

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Fitness is not just about looking better. For Christian men, it is about stewardship, discipline, leadership, and learning to bring every part of your life under the lordship of Jesus.

In this episode of the Gaining Ground podcast, Landon sits down with Hunter Sprague from Monolith Movement to talk about why so many men neglect their physical health, what the Bible actually says about bodily training, and why taking care of your body is not vanity; it is discipleship.

They talk about dad bods, gluttony, discipline, weight loss, lifting, diet, steps, hormones, CrossFit, GLP-1s, TRT, and the deeper mindset shift Christian men need in 2026. This is not a shame-filled conversation. It is a wake-up call. If your body is out of order, it will eventually affect your energy, your leadership, your marriage, your parenting, your ministry, and your ability to carry the weight God has placed on your life.

You do not need to become obsessed with fitness. But you do need to stop pretending your body does not matter.

It is time to take ownership, build discipline, and start gaining ground physically.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 - Why Christian Men Need a Fitness Wake-Up Call

01:30 - Fitness, Stewardship, and Following Jesus

07:17 - Hunter’s Story and the Start of Monolith Movement

11:23 - Why So Many Men Are Physically Unhealthy

19:33 - What the Bible Says About Bodily Training

26:36 - Why Your Body Is a Discipleship Issue

32:37 - Fitness, Discipline, and Avoiding Extremes

39:04 - How to Start Getting Healthy Today

44:12 - Simple Fitness Habits for Busy Men

54:20 - Diet, Calories, and Enjoying Food with Discipline

01:01:03 - CrossFit, 10,000 Steps, Creatine, GLP-1s, and TRT

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:

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- Hunter Sprague | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/monolithmovement/)

- Monolith Movement | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@monolithmovement/) 

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-  Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch)

-  Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church)

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Most dads want to get it right. They want to be present. They want to lead well. They want to love their wife, guide their kids, follow Jesus, and build a home marked by strength, grace, and faith. But a lot of dads are also carrying questions they don’t always say out loud.

Am I doing enough? Am I leading my family well? What if I missed something? What if nobody ever taught me how to do this?

In this Father’s Day episode of the Gaining Ground Podcast, we have an honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, presence, regret, spiritual leadership, and what it means to become the kind of dad your family needs.

This is not about being a perfect dad. It is about becoming a better one.

Whether your kids are toddlers, teenagers, grown adults, or not yet born, you can start where you are. Your presence matters. Your prayers matter. Your example matters. And the way you follow Jesus will shape your family, your home, and your legacy.

Dads, this is the year.

IN THIS EPISODE:

00:00 - Every Dad Has A Father Story

03:49 - Growing Up Without A Father

08:08 - How Fatherlessness Shapes A Man

13:24 - Why A Father’s Presence Matters

17:16 - Learning To Trust God As Father

21:00 - Parenting Each Child Differently

27:32 - Fatherhood Regret And Missed Moments

30:36 - Breaking Generational Cycles As A Dad

34:53 - How To Lead Your Family Spiritually

41:40 - Starting A New Family Tree

47:03 - What To Do When You Feel Like You Failed As A Dad

59:20 - Becoming The Dad Your Family Needs

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:

Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

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-  Josh Wright | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/pastorjoshw/) 

-  Compass Church | Instagram (https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch)

-  Compass Church | Web (https://compass.church)

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Belly of the Beast (LoFi Version) | skateshop

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Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug

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A lot of men look successful on the outside but feel stuck, angry, anxious, or empty on the inside. They have the job, the family, the goals, the discipline, and the image of strength, but still find themselves wondering why none of it seems to produce peace.

In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew sit down with Trey Tucker, founder of Rugged Counseling, to talk about men’s mental health, identity, purpose, anxiety, emotional maturity, and what it actually looks like for men to get healthy without becoming soft, passive, or self-absorbed.

Trey brings a direct, no-nonsense approach to therapy for men. He explains why success cannot become your identity, why distraction keeps men from becoming who God called them to be, and how anxiety and depression often function like a check engine light for the soul.

This conversation covers practical tools for silence, gratitude, emotional awareness, marriage, work stress, rejection, and building a stronger inner life. If you’ve ever felt like you should be happy but you’re not, this episode will help you slow down, look under the hood, and take the next honest step toward health.

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 – Why Am I Not Happy?

1:13 – Meet Trey Tucker of Rugged Counseling

3:10 – Why Men Resist Therapy

6:21 – What Healthy Men Actually Look Like

7:26 – Identity, Purpose, and Team

9:04 – Why Distraction Is Killing Men’s Growth

12:33 – Why Successful Men Still Feel Empty

15:04 – Finding Your Identity and Purpose

23:44 – Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health

27:35 – How To Overcome Anxiety Biblically 32:48 – Be Still and Know That I Am God

36:02 – What To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed

40:18 – How To Harness Your Inner Caveman

41:12 – Healthy Responses To Real-Life Problems

48:04 – The Best Question To Ask Every Day

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:

Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

MORE FROM TREY:

- Trey Tucker / Rugged Counseling | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@RuggedCounseling)

- Trey Tucker / Rugged Counseling | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ruggedcounseling/)

- Rugged Counseling | Web (https://www.ruggedcounseling.com/)

- Trey’s Book, Tough Enough (https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Enough-Cultivate-Purpose-Strength/dp/0310370566)

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Top (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear

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Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug

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Most people think prison is where freedom ends. But for MILLIONS of incarcerated men and women, prison became the place where they finally encountered the grace of God. In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew sit down with Jake Bodine, Founder & CEO of God Behind Bars, to talk about prison ministry, grace, shame, redemption, and what it really means to follow Jesus. We talk about how going behind bars has stretched our theology and forced us to ask a hard question: how far does grace REALLY go? Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re just starting to figure out faith, this conversation will challenge the way you think about grace, freedom, and the kind of life God is calling you to live.

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 – What Prison Taught Me About Grace

1:11 – Welcome to Gaining Ground

3:17 – How God Behind Bars Started

8:46 – How Prison Ministry Reaches Inmates

10:31 – Why Inmates Should Not Be Forgotten

13:36 – What Jesus Says About Prison Ministry

15:59 – Physical Prison vs. Spiritual Freedom

19:08 – Can God Really Forgive Anyone?

24:55 – How To Break Free From Shame

32:50 – Religion vs. A Real Relationship With Jesus

34:53 – What Are You Holding Back From God?

40:57 – How To Live Out Matthew 25

43:47 – Don’t Waste Your Life

46:25 – How To Lead Your Family Toward Jesus

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:

Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

MORE FROM GOD BEHIND BARS

- God Behind Bars | Web (https://www.godbehindbars.com/)

- God Behind Bars | YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@godbehindbars)

- God Behind Bars | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/godbehindbars/)

- God Behind Bars | TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@godbehindbars)

- God Behind Bars | Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GodBehindBars)

- Jake Bodine | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jake_bodine/)

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Another Time | Friendlierbear

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Success today does not guarantee fulfillment tomorrow. A lot of men are exhausted, constantly connected, and quietly running on empty. We live in an age of hustle culture, nonstop productivity, and always being available, but the truth is many men are burning out while chasing a version of success that still leaves them restless.

In this episode of Gaining Ground, we talk honestly about burnout, pressure, rhythm, and the pace of modern life. We unpack why so many men feel emotionally exhausted, spiritually drained, and constantly behind, even while accomplishing more than ever before. This conversation explores how technology, work culture, and misplaced priorities can slowly pull men away from what matters most.

We also discuss the biblical idea of Sabbath and rest, why stopping is an act of trust, and how healthy rhythms help men lead their families, protect their minds, and build lives that actually last. From Jesus’ example of rest to practical frameworks like “rest weekly, depart monthly, abandon annually,” let’s get some practical wisdom for men who want to overcome burnout without checking out on responsibility.

If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, distracted, or emotionally stretched thin, this conversation will help you rethink success, reset your priorities, and build a healthier rhythm for the long haul.

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 – Do You Trust God Enough To Rest?

1:49 – How Men Define Success and Legacy

6:55 – Why Your Pace Shapes Your Purpose

8:50 – Why So Many Men Are Burned Out

14:52 – Why You Are Not a Robot

16:21 – Advice on Burnout From a Dying Man

19:16 – What the Bible Says About Rest and Sabbath

24:50 – How To Deal With Busy Seasons

30:02 – Men & Purpose: Are You Aiming at the Right Target?

36:58 – 3 Rhythms to Overcome Burnout

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

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Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

MORE RESOURCES:

- Ben Sasse | NYT Interview (https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vwh9fSk1Xn8?si=VGALA1GD6ivLpAPj) 

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Another Time | Friendlierbear

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Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has one of the most unique stories in the NFL. From professional soccer to software engineering to becoming a three-time Pro Bowler for America’s Team, his path to football didn’t look like most players.

Fresh off a new contract extension with the Cowboys and right in the middle of the 2026 NFL Draft season, Brandon joins Gaining Ground to talk about faith, family, football, pressure, preparation, and what it takes to stay grounded in the middle of an NFL career.

This conversation goes beyond the field. Brandon opens up about missing his first NFL kick, learning to handle pressure, bouncing back after failure, and why being a husband and dad matters more than anything he accomplishes between the lines.

If you’re a Cowboys fan, an NFL fan, or a man trying to lead well under pressure, this episode is for you.

IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 – Introducing Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey

2:07 – Brandon Aubrey’s Welcome to the NFL Moment

5:05 – Brandon Aubrey’s Unlikely Journey To The NFL

7:28 – How To Steward Talent and Pursue Progress

9:32 – How Brandon Aubrey Handles Pressure as an NFL Kicker

15:20 – Why Pressure At Work Is Perceived

18:19 – NFL Kicker: How to Bounce Back After a Miss

21:38 – What The NFL Has Taught Brandon Aubrey About Family

24:28 – NFL Player: Why Being a Husband and Dad Comes First

32:42 – Keeping Family First During an NFL Season

33:50 – How Fatherhood Changed Brandon Aubrey

36:32 – Brandon Aubrey’s Faith Journey

40:55 – Advice for Young Athletes Chasing a Dream

41:37 – How To Turn Pressure Into Opportunity

45:10 – A Message for Dallas Cowboys Fans

🚀 START HERE!

Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at https://gaininggroundmen.com.

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Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/.

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MUSIC CREDITS:

The World Is Yours (Instrumental) | skateshop

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What It Is (Instrumental) | Friendlierbear

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Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug

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