Inside The Outhouse Podcast

This is the final episode of InsideThe Outhouse.
Not because it failed—but because it's working. What began as a place to unload became something deeper, and now, it’s time to grow!

Fear isn’t the warning sign—it’s the doorway. In this episode, we talk about bold faith, letting go of what no longer fits, and why living authentically will cost you comfort and relationships. If you feel called to stand up, stop playing small, and move forward without all the answers, this episode is for you.

Highlights & Timestamps

• [00:01:30] Parenting seasons & the quiet ache of time passing
• [00:05:45] Why Christmas feels different when faith becomes personal
• [00:10:30] The overlooked courage of the Three Wise Men—and what it asks of us today
• [00:13:45] Letting people go without bitterness—and trusting God with the space it creates
• [00:20:00] Reflecting on the year you lived (not just the goals you hit)
• [00:36:45] If it scares you… why that might mean you’re supposed to do it

👉 Next Steps / Calls to Action

• Subscribe so you don’t miss the next season of deeper conversations and guest stories.
• Reflect: Ask yourself—What do I need to leave behind before stepping into the next year?
• Share this episode with someone who’s standing at a crossroads or feeling called to live more boldly.

🔗 Links & Resources

• Inspiration Ministries

 What if some of the most meaningful work we’re called to do looks… ordinary?
In this episode, we explore Christmas through the lens of fatherhood, presence, shared meals, and honest conversation—and how simple acts, such as making breakfast or asking better questions, can quietly change lives. This is a conversation about slowing down, showing up, and redefining what “God’s work” really looks like in everyday life. 

Scannable Highlights 

• [00:00–02:00] Christmas through a dad’s eyes: why the magic changes—and deepens—over time
• [03:45–06:30] The power of breakfast: why serving without an agenda disarms people
• [07:00–09:30] Why Jesus shared meals—and what that teaches us about connection today
• [10:45–13:30] Saying what you mean: how honesty, done with love, builds trust
• [15:30–17:30] Asking better questions: how “what” and “how” open doors that “why” slams shut
• [19:00–20:30] The closing question worth sitting with all week: What is God’s work… to you?

Action Steps

• Reflect: Sit with this question this week—What is your definition of God’s work, and are you living it?
• Subscribe & Share: If this episode stirred something, share it with someone who needs a reminder that presence matters.
• Listen Deeper: Go back and re-listen to the moments around shared meals and questions—you may hear something new the second time.

Links / Resources

• Referenced Book: Stand Firm and Act Like Men by Joby Martin
• Scripture Mentioned: The Gospel of Luke (reading one chapter a day)

This episode started with a totally normal Thanksgiving question:
“Hey babe… where do you wanna get buried?”

Thirty minutes later, we were planning a funeral that included taxidermy, photo ops, and the strong possibility of someone yelling, “Pull my finger.”

We laugh a lot in this one. And then—without warning—it gets real.
Because somewhere between funeral jokes and awkward family silence, we stumbled into a truth most people avoid: way too many of us are just existing… waiting for someday.

This episode is funny, uncomfortable, and oddly motivating.
Consider it a friendly nudge to start living before someone else plans your funeral.

Scannable Highlights & Timestamps

• [00:00–02:30] A Thanksgiving curveball: “Where do you want to get buried?” — and why that question cracked everything open
• [02:30–04:30] The taxidermy funeral idea (yes, really) and why discomfort can be an invitation to wake up
• [05:00–07:30] Living like you’re dying: why terminal clarity shouldn’t require a terminal diagnosis
• [07:30–09:30] Memento Mori — remembering you will die, so you actually live
• [11:00–13:30] What people really remember you for (hint: it’s not your résumé)
• [14:00–16:00] The core takeaway: don’t wait for your funeral to be yourself

Action Items:

• Ask yourself: How would I live differently if time felt shorter?
• Notice where you’re “pretending you’re fine” instead of actually living.
• Choose one thing this week that makes you feel alive, not just productive.
• Subscribe & Follow so you don’t miss conversations that challenge autopilot living.
• Reflect: If today were your last year, what would you stop postponing?
• Share this episode with someone who’s been stuck in survival mode—they might need this nudge.

Links & Resources

• Memento Mori — remembering death as a guide for living
• Scripture referenced: John 10:10 — “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
• Related idea: Live like you’re dying (Tim McGraw reference)

What if the peace you’re chasing isn’t in the next goal, achievement, or upgrade—but already here? In this episode, Todd & Travis unpack how intentional gratitude and simple breath practices can radically shift your perspective, energy, and the atmosphere you bring into every room. This is a grounded, practical conversation about enoughness, presence, and why chasing “more” often leaves us emptier than when we started.

If you’ve been working hard and still feeling unsatisfied, this episode invites you to pause… and breathe.

Scannable Highlights 

• [00:00–02:00] Why a simple “three good things” gratitude practice can change your entire day
• [02:45–04:00] The difference between shallow gratitude and gratitude that actually reshapes your perspective
• [03:05] “What if what you have is already enough?” — the question that disrupts hustle and comparison 
• [04:30–05:30] Why chasing the next goal rarely satisfies—and how gratitude flips the script 
• [06:30–08:15] “Sternum up”: a posture + breath reset you can use anywhere, anytime 
• [09:30–11:00] How slowing your breath can calm an entire room—and even your whole household

Action Steps

• Subscribe & follow the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations on clarity, calm, and real-life practices that actually work.
• Try this today: Write down three good things from yesterday and take three slow, deep breaths before walking into your home or workplace. Notice what shifts.

If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or felt unqualified for the thing your heart keeps pulling you toward, this episode is your reminder that calling doesn’t care about credentials. Todd shares a wild story from a hospital visit that reveals how clarity shows up, how guidance flows when you allow it, and why one encouraging word can change everything. This conversation is an invitation to notice the rooms you’re being asked to walk into—and trust the reason you’re there.

[00:01:00] A Simple Question That Opened a Door
Todd asks a stranger how her day is going—and instantly realizes some people are just waiting for someone safe to talk to.

[00:02:45] The Interview That Became a Calling
A meeting meant to last five minutes turns into an hour-long, spirit-led conversation that changes everything.

[00:04:20] When Answers Flow From Somewhere Higher
The chaplain is stunned by Todd’s responses—and Todd realizes he’s not speaking alone.

[00:08:00] Words That Lift vs. Words That Shame
A powerful breakdown of how encouragement shapes posture, energy, and confidence.

[00:12:00] The Hardest Practice: Receiving
Why compliments and blessings are tough to accept—and how to build the muscle of worthiness.

[00:13:35] The Exercise That Rewires How You See Yourself
A simple journaling prompt that shifts your internal narrative from criticism to gratitude.

• Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming conversations that help you reconnect with your purpose, your health, and your life.
• Reflect on the “three things” exercise—write down three good things someone has said or done for you. Let your brain learn to receive.

If your mind feels noisy or you’re glued to your phone more than you’d like to admit, this episode is your reminder to slow down and reconnect with what actually matters. Travis and I break down the surprising clarity, calm, and emotional reset that comes from stepping into the woods, turning the phone off, and letting silence do its work.

You’ll walk away with simple, practical ways to clear your head — plus a challenge that might just shift the way you move through the world.

00:00 — Why the woods feel like a “soul car wash.”
Discover why nature strips away mental clutter in a way nothing else can.

00:01:15 — The reflex to check your phone… and what happens when you stop
A candid look at how much time we waste scrolling without realizing it.

00:02:30 — Screen-time reality checks and the peace in unplugging
How turning off notifications exposes what’s been distracting you.

00:03:45 — The life-changing clarity of a 12-hour walk
What happens when you give yourself uninterrupted time to think, pray, and reset.

00:06:45 — The real power of a 20-minute walk
Why even a short, intentional walk can transform your mood, marriage, and mental state.

• Subscribe to The Outhouse to get more real, honest conversations that help you reconnect with yourself.
• Take the 20-Minute Walk Challenge: Phone off. No music. Just you. Notice what comes up.

• Book mentioned: The 12-Hour Walk by Colin O’Brady

Ever prayed for patience… and got people who test your limits instead? Or asked for peace… and ended up forced to slow down by a head cold? In this episode, we unpack the subtle (and sometimes hilarious) ways God answers prayers through opportunity rather than convenience. If you’re navigating stress, waiting seasons, or unexpected “lessons,” this conversation will hit home.

• [00:00] The Neti Pot Chronicles — A hilariously relatable intro on congestion, fire cider, and the weird things we do to feel better.
• [03:00] When a Cold Becomes an Answered Prayer — How unwanted downtime opened the door to studying, reflection, and divine timing.
• [05:30] “Be Careful What You Pray For” — Why patience, strength, and leadership rarely come packaged the way we expect.
• [07:00] Wisdom from Bruce/Evan Almighty — A movie moment that perfectly captures how God delivers growth.
• [09:00] Mislabeling Blessings as Problems — A powerful reframe: maybe the thing that feels heavy is shaping the person you asked to become.
• [10:00] Rest, Solitude & Letting Go of Productivity — A fishing trip with zero fish and maximum peace.

• Subscribe so you never miss an episode that challenges your perspective and strengthens your spirit.
• Share this episode with someone who’s frustrated by life’s “inconveniences” — it might be exactly what they need to hear.
• Connect with me for more conversations on clarity, faith, and becoming the person God is forming within you.

Most men are treading water—working, providing, existing—but not truly living. In this episode, Todd and Travis break down what it really means to do ministry outside the church walls and why you don’t need a degree, a title, or a pulpit to make an impact. They dive deep into how men can build deeper spiritual connections, lead from where they are, and live out the purpose God already prepared for them.

This one’s a call to wake up, step up, and start living out your faith in real life.

Highlights

• [00:03:10] “Pew warmers vs. purpose builders” — how community keeps men spiritually fed beyond Sunday mornings.
• [00:05:45] The truth about “being qualified” — why God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
• [00:08:15] Building brotherhood — how one small men’s group grew from six guys to sixty over 15 years.
• [00:10:00] From existing to living: what it looks like when men finally breathe again.
• [00:12:30] The power of curiosity — how free learning (and a CS Lewis binge) reignited Todd’s spiritual hunger.
• [00:16:00] Living Ephesians 2:10 — realizing your purpose is already prepared; your only job is to step into it.

Next Steps:

• 🔔 Subscribe to The Outhouse for raw conversations about faith, life, and what it means to live wide awake.
• 💭 Reflect: What would change if you stopped waiting to be “qualified” and just started leading where you are?

Links / Resources Mentioned:

• Hillsdale College Free Courses
• CS Lewis & Aristotle Series — Hillsdale College Online
• Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

 Sometimes the thing weighing us down isn’t heavy — it’s sticky.  Ever feel like resentment sticks to you like gum on the bottom of your shoe? In this episode, Todd and Travis unpack the real weight of unforgiveness — how it sneaks into your day, shapes your reactions, and keeps you stuck. You’ll hear raw personal stories, faith-centered insight, and practical shifts that help you release bitterness and reclaim peace.

If you’ve been carrying something heavy (or someone), this conversation just might be the nudge that sets you free.

⏱️ Episode Highlights

• [00:00] The gum-on-the-shoe metaphor — why resentment spreads if we don’t remove it
• [03:00] Why forgiveness feels unnatural (and why we mistake it for letting someone off the hook)
• [04:15] A childhood forgiveness moment that changed everything
• [07:00] Road-rage reframe: the tow truck story that turned irritation into empathy
• [14:00] Shifting the phrase from “they did this to me” to “they did this to themselves”
• [18:00] The power of intentional release — naming, breathing, and letting go

Next Steps

✅ Subscribe for more grounded conversations on faith, healing, and personal growth
✨ Try the practice: Speak one person’s name in your heart today and release them
💬 Share this episode with someone carrying emotional weight — they’ll thank you

📎 Resources & Mentions

• Matthew 6:14–15 — Forgiveness scripture reference

What if sobriety isn’t the goal—just the doorway? In this conversation, Bill Matthews shares how a DUI sent him to rehab… and into a life of recovery, purpose, and endurance.
We unpack the rituals that actually stick, the language shifts that change outcomes, and why tribe is the multiplier for every transformation.

Expect “aha” moments you can put to work today, whether you’re sober-curious or rebuilding your foundation.

🎧 Highlights:

• Bill’s forced rehab & the truth about “deciding” to get sober
• How community beats willpower every time
• Rituals vs. habits — and the floor/ceiling rule
• Sober October done right
• Endurance, leadership, and daily alignment

🧭 Takeaways:

• Build rituals with a floor and a ceiling—consistency > intensity
• Change your language, change your results
• Engineer daily awareness—train your brain to notice what matters
• Borrow a tribe until it’s yours

📩 Next Steps:

• Subscribe & review to keep the conversation rolling

Chapter Markers / Timestamps

00:00 – The truth about “deciding” to get sober
 03:00 – Tribe > Willpower
 05:00 – Rituals that last
 09:00 – Sober October done right
 19:00 – Find your mountain
 25:00 – Alignment & leadership

Resources / Links

Books & Ideas Mentioned:

• Meditations — Marcus Aurelius
• The Daily Stoic — Ryan Holiday
• The Five Regrets of the Dying — Bronnie Ware
• Oxygen Advantage — Patrick McKeown
• 12-Step Recovery — “a God of your understanding”

Connect:

• Todd: https://www.instagram.com/toddsquires_/
• Bill: https://www.instagram.com/cornermancoaching/