HARDHEADED

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell are happy to welcome Jeff Turner in studio. Jeff is a man of God, a husband, a father, a grandfather, as well as the retired President/CEO of Spirit AeroSystems. Jeff and Chet got to know each other a few years ago in a men's Bible study that Jeff hosted. There is so much insight into business, perseverance, and balance in this episode.

A few take-aways from our conversation:

• Take better care of your customers than you take care of yourself, internal customers included.
• Be strategic on what you say "yes" to.
• The steps of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord.
• Spiritual values shouldn't conflict with business values if you are a Christ follower.
• Your work matters to God.

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Special guest Jeff Turner
2. Top 3 Aircraft: A-10 Thunderbolt II, P-51 Mustang, Lockheed U-2, B-1 bomber, T-38 Talon, B-29 Superfortress, Boeing 737, Cessna Citation X, Stearman Biplane model 75, DJI Mavic 2 Pro, B-52 Stratofortress, F-14 Tomcat, Bell AH-1 Cobra
3. A Good Word: Choice. In everything we do, we have a choice. Start making the right choice now.

Wichita, Boeing, Spirit Aerosystems, Manager, CEO, President, Jeff Turner, special guest, mathematics, computer science, Wichita State University, engineering, sales, supervisor, manager, director, vice president, sr. manager, tooling manager, supplier, part supplier, division, capability, independent company, learning lessons the hard way, body, mind, soul, spirit, competing values, greater wichita partnership

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/
• https://www.amazon.com/Your-Work-Matters-Doug-Sherman/dp/0891093729/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YFPD5GHY7Y5G&keywords=your+work+matters+to+god+doug+sherman&qid=1637163057&sprefix=your+work+m%2Caps%2C190&sr=8-1

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This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover some 90's contemporary Christian music favorites and influences. Troy talks about how a change in music after following Christ was a catalyst for growth. The guys reminisce on the glory days of CCM. Matt turns out to be quite the historian on this subject. Our Top 3 subject is U.S. Battles. The Civil War, War of 1812, and WWII were all represented in our list. Matt closes out the episode with a good word, "Humble", for our veterans on this Veteran's Day, 2021.

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Troy and his battle with metal music,
2. Top 3 U.S. Battles: Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Battle of Belleau Wood, Battle of Iwo Jima, Battles of Lexington & Concord, Battle of Midway, Battle of New Orleans, Battle of Shiloh, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Normandy
3. A Good Word from Matt about Veterans. Humble, Proverbs 11:12, 1 Peter 5:5, "God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble."

spotify, country music, country songs, Rhett Walker, Zach Williams, communists, China, Five Iron Frenzy, metal bands, secular, knowing Christ, follow Christ, Gospel, chain-breaker, k-love, foul language, Carmen, Petra, Whitecross, DC Talk, Stryper, Skillet, Babylon Bee, Newsboys, Audio Adrenalin, How I Met Your Mother, Jesus Freak, Devil Dogs, Medal of Honor, Veteran, Veterans, WWII, Iwo Jima, Chosin Reservoir, Belleau Wood, Lexington and Concord, Shot heard round the world,

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Bangin in Sangin with a Combat K9, how one Marine remembers the fallen.

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Special Guest Anthony Marquez
2. Top 3 Phone Apps
3. A Good Word with Chet

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/xviicarvings
• https://www.facebook.com/events/macs-barbeque/marine-corps-birthday-and-xvii-carvings-film-fundraiser/279286850699220/
• http://www.macsbbqok.com/

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This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell talk Halloween costumes, trick or treating, what it was like for Halloween in the country. We find out that Matt still has all of his ribbons and trophies from his childhood. How many times has Matt been tested for being a sociopath? Is that why he knows so much about how someone is tested? How Troy's GI Joe aircraft carrier was nuked by china! We discuss our top 3 halloween candies. Matt has poor taste when it comes to his selection. Troy saw too many inappropriate movies as a kid which resulted in him snorting pixie sticks. Troy closes out the episode with a good word on questions you should ask yourself. Answers are provided in the Gospel of John.

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Chet shares his halloween costume.
2. Top 3 halloween treats: tootsie roll, mini snickers, almond joy, reeses peanut butter cups, chewy sweet tarts, mini kit kat, cold 3 musketeers, mini mr. goodbar
3. A Good Word: Questions you should ask yourself. The Gospel of John

cake walk, fall festival, trick or treating, trick or treat, horror, cowboy, ultimate warrior, jewelry, face paint, karate kid, GI Joe, GI Joe aircraft carrier, car crash, nuke, china, china cabinet, "if you don't like the way I drive, stay off the sidewalk", better off dead, nascar, spooky, parade, throwing candy, snorting pixie sticks, Unashamed Podcast, Jase Robertson, Gospel of John, questions Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Troy, Matt, and Chet are excited to be joined by Richard Rierson from "Dose of Leadership" Podcast. Richard is a leadership expert known for his highly-rated podcast & his ability to create composed, confident, consistent, courageous, & compassionate leaders. He's been podcasting since 2013 and has hosted some of the most prominent leaders of our time along the way. Our conversation begins with why Richard started podcasting and covers his journey with Dose of Leadership, coaching, becoming a keynote speaker, as well as his newest venture, The Next Level Method. Richard served as a Marine Corps aviator and details how the leadership skills that were developed in the Corps applied to his civilian career. We talk about the grind of hosting a podcast and how little feedback podcaster creators received from their listeners.

Our conversation then turns to our top 3 thing to tell your younger self. If you bundle these 12 things together, we've got the beginnings of a great book! Chet closes the episode out with a good word on taking scheduled breaks to keep your productivity and mental health up. In other words, the Biblical practice of Sabbath.

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Special guest, Richard Rierson from Dose of Leadership Podcast
2. Top 3 Things to tell your younger self: Don't jump on the bandwagons because classics never die. Invest sooner. Go with your gut. Buy star wars toys. Don't marry her. Listen to your parents. Adding value is the key to influence. Fear and uncertainty never go away. The biggest lie is our self-worth is based on what we think of ourself.
3. A Good Word: Sabbath. Genesis 2:2-3

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/
• https://doseofleadership.com/podcast-page/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardrierson/
• https://nextlevelmethod.com/

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This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell welcome Josh Sust. Josh and Matt met while in the hospital rehabilitating from their injuries from Afghanistan. The two also adore heated toilet seats. Yes, that is right. When two marines start talking, the conversation is not controllable. We move into the Top 3 where the guys discuss their top 3 video games. Is Matt a top ranked gamer? Chet closes out the episode with a good word: ZEAL from Romans 12:11.

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Special guest and Marine veteran Josh Sust

2. Top 3 Video Games: Doom, X-Wing vs Tie Fighter, Simpson's Road Rage, Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare, Pitfall, Defender, Metal Gear, Uncharted, SOCOM, Super Mario Bros, Call of Duty Black Ops 2, Call of Duty MW3, Read Dead, Tiger Woods PGA Golf, Grand Theft Auto, Call of Duty

3. A Good Word: Zeal. Romans 12:11 "Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord."

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/
• http://woundedwarrioroutdoors.com/
• https://www.hfotusa.org/
• https://semperfifund.org/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and Troy Trussell cover why October is the best month of the year. Chili and gumbo start showing up in our menu rotation, duck season starts, deer are beginning to be more active, and the weather is beautiful in Kansas. Somehow, taxes are brought up, including the proposed $0.08 per mile driving tax. We then discuss our Top 3 college majors. Troy closes with a good word on the Gospel of Jesus Christ! Romans 10:9 'If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved."

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Fall is here! Also, the government wants more of our tax dollars.
2. Top 3 College Majors: Computer Science, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Law Degree, Doctor of Medicine, Marketing, Communications, Fish & Wildlife Biology
3. A Good Word: The Gospel, brought to us by Troy. Romans 10:13 for, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Troy is back from COVID. The guys each talk about their own battles with the disease. Is there something more painful than losing your legs? Yes!! Matt answers this question and more! Ford takes up a whole lot of room in our Top 3 vehicles under $100,000. Two of Troy's top 3 vehicles has Matt and Chet suspicious of Troy going green. Matt talks about the lack of compassion among those with differing vaccination views.

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Covid with Troy
2. Top 3 Vehicles to Purchase Under $100K. Ford F350, Ford Raptor, 1964 Lincoln Continental, Ford Explorer Platinum, Tesla Model S, 2022 F150 Lightning, 2021 Ford Bronco, International Scout, 1968 Chevy Camaro.
3. A Good Word: Compassion with Matt

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

This week, Matt Amos, Chet Sears and guest host Chris Broughton cover a proposed bill that was shot down in Montana that will allow disabled hunters to use crossbows during archery season. A majority of states already allow this, why is Montana hating on disabled hunters?

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind
2. Top 3
3. A Good Word

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Topics discussed:

1. What's On Your Mind: Mandates and Government Overreach
2. Top 3 Memorable Sports Moments
3. A Good Word

Links mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/
• http://admiralspennant.com/

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm