Leadership Formation For Christian Men

Leadership Formation For Christian Men

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Leadership Formation For Christian Men episodes

  • Building Better Businesses with Legacy & Leadership; A Conversation with Todd Halls

    In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway sits down with seasoned entrepreneur and business coach Todd Halls to unpack what it really takes to build a healthy, high-impact business—and life—rooted in faith, systems, and service.

    With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience across construction, fitness, coaching, and retail, Todd shares his powerful story of drifting, reactivation, and stepping fully into his God-given calling as a leader of leaders.


    In This Episode:

    • How to transition from burnout to purpose in business

    • The key shift from being a prisoner in your own business to a leader with vision

    • Why your business needs an operating system, not just hustle

    • The power of right seats, right people—and how to build a team that fuels exponential growth

    • Why men of faith must show up as legacy-minded leaders in business and at home

    • Practical daily rhythms that unlock energy, clarity, and consistency


    • “Entrepreneurship became my ministry. Business isn’t just profit—it’s people development.”


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      25 min
    • Faith, Healing & Holistic Leadership with Dr. James Barker

      In this powerful episode of the Men of Influence show, host Tim Holloway sits down with Dr. James Barker, a former pastor turned neurologically-based chiropractor, to unpack the deep connections between faith, health, and leadership.

      Dr. Barker opens up about the painful lessons of toxic ministry, the grace that called him back, and how a spirit-filled life of service led him to launch Bonfire Chiropractic in Meridian, Idaho. This conversation isn’t just for those in the church—it’s for every man navigating spiritual recovery, emotional resilience, and physical excellence.


      In This Episode:

      • Why being born again isn’t just theology—it’s a felt, transforming encounter

      • How to recognize and break free from toxic spiritual leadership

      • The spiritual and scientific case for lifting weights and caring for your body as a temple

      • Why the Word, the Spirit, and a healthy community are your non-negotiables

      • The link between nervous system health and brain longevity—and how chiropractic care plays a role

      • The real reason many deconstruct—and how to walk with men through spiritual rebuilding


      • "Toxic leadership manipulates by fear. True leadership liberates by grace."


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        31 min
      • From Blindness to Bestsellers: Richard Kaufman on Podcasting, Purpose, and Paying It Forward

        What if the setback you’re facing right now is the setup for your life’s greatest mission?

        In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway sits down with Richard Kaufman, a 3x bestselling author, podcast host, and U.S. Army veteran who turned personal tragedy into public transformation. After losing 60% of his vision and nearly ending his life, Richard discovered a deeper mission—to lift others through stories, connection, and podcasting.

        Now the host of the Vertical Momentum Podcast (with over 2 million downloads), Richard shares how mentorship, service, and real relationships opened doors he never could have imagined—and how you can do the same.


        What You’ll Learn:

        • Why niching down is the secret to building momentum in business and podcasting

        • How Richard turned his lowest moment into a launchpad for influence and healing

        • The 5-year rule he learned from Gary Vee for building before monetizing

        • The daily social engagement strategy that keeps him top-of-feed and top-of-mind

        • Why most people fail to launch—and how you can beat the 97% who never take action

        • Tactical insights for growing your podcast, expanding your network, and monetizing with integrity

        • How to create content that is commentable, shareable, and scalable

        • The #1 mindset shift every new content creator must adopt to gain traction and earn trust

        • “Only 3% of people act on what they’re taught. Be the 3%.”


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          26 min
        • Battling from the Inside Out – Bob Reynolds’ Journey of Faith, Illness, and Radical Self-Healing

          What happens when your body breaks down and no one believes you?

          In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway sits down with Bob Reynolds, a former nuclear chemist turned self-healing advocate, to uncover how a man on the brink of death rebuilt his life using faith, functional healing, and radical self-care.

          Bob shares how a vaccine-triggered health collapse, a VA system that failed him, and spiritual awakenings led him on a 30-year journey of discovery—learning to treat his body like a power plant, track hidden toxins, and fight for his life when everyone else had written him off.


          What You’ll Learn:

          • How Bob’s military training helped him map his body like a nuclear power system

          • The shocking story of being misdiagnosed and how he fought back

          • Why your gut, liver, kidneys, and nervous system are the forgotten foundation of true fitness

          • The role of faith, persistence, and pattern recognition in recovery

          • What most people miss when it comes to detox, cleansing, and organ function

          • Why Bob believes the root of modern illness lies in hidden toxins, energetic imbalances, and systemic neglect

          • How being proactive about self-care might just save your life

          • The power of listening to your body, tracking your health, and seeking alternative paths when conventional routes fail

          • You can’t heal what you don’t face—and you can’t fix what you don’t understand. The body is complex, but healing is available to those willing to dig deep, ask hard questions, and stay faithful through the unknown.


            “You can’t conquer sickness with fear—you conquer it with pattern recognition, peace, and persistence.”


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            29 min
          • From T-Shirts to Transformation: Devan Gonzalez on Vision and Velocity

            If your fitness is falling, your discipline is leaking.

            In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway sits down with Devan Gonzalez, CEO of Strive 11 Fitness and host of The Mindset Cafe Podcast, to unpack how physical discipline spills into every area of a man’s life—from business to family to confidence.

            You’ll learn how Devan scaled from personal trainer to gym franchisor, why fitness is more than just workouts, and the mindset required to build something that lasts.


            What You’ll Hear:

            • Why your body is your billboard—and how people feel your discipline before they hear it

            • How Devan scaled Strive 11 into a franchisable fitness system that meets people where they are

            • The #1 reason most men fail at fitness (and how to fix it fast)

            • Why a gentle curve of change is better than a crash-course reinvention

            • The truth about CrossFit, boot camps, and why not every program is right for every season

            • How to track your KPIs in life (not just business)—and why this is a game-changer for fatherhood, marriage, and impact

            • The power of knowing your why—and how it’ll pull you through every workout, challenge, and late-night craving

            • Why reading stories of real people who overcame is better than reading “success formulas”

            • Your health journey doesn’t need to start with intensity. It needs to start with intentionality. Track it. Tweak it. Own it. Whether it’s 30 minutes of walking or scaling a gym empire—what matters most is that you begin.


              “The body only grows in discomfort. Comfort zones are where progress goes to die.”


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              26 min
            • Sober, Strong, and On Purpose: Dr. Brian Hughes on the Power of Consistency

              We don’t rise to the level of our goals—we fall to the level of our systems.

              In this episode, Tim Holloway welcomes Dr. Brian Hughes, a high-performance chiropractor and functional health expert, to break down what it really means to take your health seriously as a man. From years of personal transformation, deep discipline, and overcoming alcohol addiction, Dr. Hughes brings the fire—and the framework—for reclaiming your energy, physicality, and power.


              What You’ll Learn:

              • Why how you show up physically directly impacts how others trust, follow, and invest in you

              • The essential difference between function and fitness—and why most guys skip the first

              • Why your health is your credibility, especially if you're in leadership, coaching, or business

              • How Dr. Hughes gets up at 3:45 AM every day and why that discipline spills into every area of life

              • The truth about alcohol from two former heavy drinkers—and why healing your why is the only path to lasting change

              • Why small, consistent actions are 10x more effective than chasing the “perfect” plan

              • How to simplify your nutrition without obsessing over macro spreadsheets or fads

              • The power of rebooting your brain daily through meditation and planning

              • The mindset shift that transforms health from punishment to power

              • “The body is your power source—it fuels your ability to create the life you want.”


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                26 min
              • From Booze to Better: Todd Squires on Reclaiming Health and Honor

                What happens when a man decides he’s done numbing out and ready to rise up?

                In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway sits down with Todd Squires, a high-performance coach and fitness-driven leader who left behind a life of casual drinking, emotional disconnection, and toxic self-talk. His journey from “weekend numbing” to weekday excellence offers a blueprint for any man ready to take back control of his body, mind, and mission.

                This episode is for the men who are tired of making excuses and ready to make progress.


                What You’ll Learn:

                • How one step into a CrossFit gym triggered a full-body transformation—and changed Todd’s identity

                • Why Todd didn’t focus on quitting alcohol (and what he replaced it with instead)

                • The overlooked truth about fear: whether it’s fitness, friends, or fatherhood—your next level requires facing it

                • How self-talk sabotage keeps men stuck—and how to reframe “should” into “can” and “because”

                • A practical language upgrade to escape victimhood and reclaim your personal power

                • Why stacking wins daily retrains your brain to seek progress, not problems

                • The power of your Reticular Activating System (RAS) and how to program your mind to look for solutions instead of struggles

                • Why “I deserve this” is one of the most dangerous justifications for addiction or apathy

                • Don’t try to fix everything at once. Pick one small, winnable action and make it consistent. Stack that win. Reframe the story. Keep going. Momentum comes from movement.


                  “Tracking became pressure—I had to learn to trust my body again.”


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                  25 min
                • From Sexless to Sacred: The Standard of Masculine Intimacy with Orest Komarnyckyj

                  What happens when a high-achieving man hits a relational wall? How do you rebuild trust, reignite intimacy, and take radical ownership of your role in a broken connection?

                  In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway sits down with Orest Komarnyckyj—a former regenerative surgeon turned men’s relationship coach. At 72 years old, Orest brings zero fluff and a lifetime of wisdom to the table, challenging men to stop blaming their wives and start becoming the kind of man she wants to be intimate with.


                  What You’ll Learn:

                  • Why saying “I want more sex” is the worst thing you can say in a struggling marriage

                  • The truth about vaginal masturbation and emotional disconnection in long-term relationships

                  • A simple but powerful weekly habit with $10 flowers that can reignite connection and trust

                  • Why your relationship with yourself is the foundation of any intimate relationship

                  • How victimhood becomes addictive—and what it takes to rewrite your story

                  • The danger of “celebrity victim status” and living off sympathy instead of transformation

                  • Why men MUST get clear on their what, why, and how if they want meaningful change

                  • Practical rituals for daily excellence, legacy-building, and emotional leadership


                  Stop waiting for your wife to change. If your relationship is dying, start by becoming the man she can’t ignore—and do it without expecting anything in return. Start with flowers. Start with notes. Start with you.


                  “You don’t get intimacy by begging—you get it by becoming someone she wants to be close to.”


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                  35 min
                • Tactical Mindset & Entrepreneurial Mastery with Sean Knudsen

                  What do federal SWAT tactics and business systems have in common? According to Sean Knudsen—everything. In this episode of Men of Influence, host Tim Holloway sits down with Army veteran, SWAT team commander, and serial entrepreneur Sean Knudsen to break down what it really takes to lead with vision, build a scalable business, and maintain your mental edge.

                  Sean brings his tactical mindset into the world of entrepreneurship, showing you how to remove blind spots, systematize success, and turn emotional resilience into operational excellence.


                  What You’ll Learn:

                  • Why the more important you are to your business, the less valuable your business becomes

                  • How to break the “golden handcuffs” of being stuck in a business that’s running you

                  • The surprisingly powerful habit of collecting 20 no’s a week (and how it will rewire your relationship to rejection)

                  • Why raising your prices can instantly boost your authority, demand, and energy exchange

                  • How to create a referral pipeline that pays out and compounds over time

                  • The importance of systematizing your customer journey—from first contact to lasting loyalty

                  • Tactical tips on how to build your tribe before your offer, even if you’re just getting started

                    • The power of breathwork, journaling, and daily wellness in building sustainable performance

                    Whether you’re just launching or looking to scale your impact, this episode will challenge your mindset, sharpen your strategy, and equip you with actionable steps you can implement today.


                    “Don’t sit around waiting for manifestation. You need ManifestAction.”


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                    25 min
                  • Faith, Finance, and Future-Proofing Your Wealth - Jesse Scroggins

                    In this episode of Men of Influence, Tim Holloway sits down with Jesse Scroggins, Lead Advisor at SageSpring Wealth Partners, to talk about all things money—from mindset and missteps to legacy and long-term wealth strategy.

                    Jesse shares how a childhood curiosity about a $300,000 house sign led to a life-long mission to help men break generational ignorance, gain financial clarity, and make confident, wise money decisions that align with their values.

                    Whether you're just starting to build wealth or trying to protect what you’ve already created, this conversation sheds light into financial manhood—through the lens of faith, stewardship, and family impact.

                    Key Takeaways:

                    • Why most men don’t address their finances—and how to shift that mindset

                    • The power of presence and how financial stress robs men from being present with family

                    • The difference between having a “product” and having a “plan”

                    • Why “who, not how” is the secret to money momentum

                    • 3 wealth-building habits every man should start today

                    • How to use emergency savings and asset allocation to avoid panic-driven decisions

                    • The truth about term life, long-term care, and when (or if) you should consider whole life insurance

                    • Why a fiduciary advisor aligned with your goals matters more than a flashy pitch

                    • How a 401(k), Roth, and recurring investments beat hype-based “money plays”


                    • “Most men don’t need more information—they need accountability and structure.”

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                      25 min

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                    LFCM (Leadership Formation for Christian Men) equips Christian men to grow in faith, character, purpose, and influence.