Masters of Resilience

In this episode of Masters of Resilience, hosts Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips sit down with Peter Ostapko, founder of Kinsmen, a movement helping men integrate faith, fatherhood, and work through community, craftsmanship, and the printed word.

Peter shares the story behind Kinsmen’s beginnings born out of personal fragmentation and a desire for authentic brotherhood. The conversation explores why entrepreneurship often grows from personal pain, why slowing down matters in a digital age, and how craftsmanship and the printed word invite us back to the tactile, the human, and the real. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or creative, this episode will challenge you to mute the noise, build with intention, and rediscover the beauty of presence.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to Masters of Resilience

00:25 – Meet Peter Ostapko of Kinsmen

02:21 – Founding Kinsmen from Fragmentation

06:21 – The Power of Print

10:20 – Craftsmanship Over Artistry

19:47 – From Isolation to Connection

28:19 – The Kinsmen Creed

29:11 – Demonstration vs. Information

31:01 – Building Genuine Connection

32:25 – Celebrating Community Wins

35:08 – Generosity in Action

36:17 – Knowing Hearts & Leading with Vulnerability

37:56 – Growth Through Time & Experience

40:29 – Cultivating Authentic Community

42:03 – Leading with Empathy

44:21 – Cross-Generational Mentorship

47:31 – Risk, Faith & Growth

48:13 – Lessons from Trees

50:47 – Wisdom Through Experience

54:37 – The Kinsmen Journal

In this episode of the Masters of Resilience podcast, hosts Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips sit down with Ben Owen, whose journey from addiction and brokenness to leadership and purpose is nothing short of remarkable. Ben shares how faith, fatherhood, and surrender reshaped his life and why resilience isn’t just about pushing through, but about turning pain into purpose.

From walking away from the comforts of corporate America to launching We Fight Monsters, a nonprofit serving those caught in addiction, trafficking, and violence, Ben’s story highlights the power of service, family, and community in transforming lives.

Follow Ben on Instagram: @therealbenowen

Learn More: WeFightMonsters.org

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

04:34 Ben Owen’s Journey Through Adversity

09:02 The Role of Faith in Recovery

13:54 Finding Purpose in Service

18:34 The Importance of Family and Fatherhood

22:55 Marriage and Partnership in Adversity

27:32 Surrendering to a Higher Purpose

32:34 The Impact of Corporate America on Personal Growth

36:55 Future Goals and Community Engagement

In this episode of the Masters of Resilience podcast, we sit down with Brad Lomenick - author, speaker, and longtime president of Catalyst, one of the most influential leadership movements of the last two decades. Brad shares his raw and honest journey, from wrangling horses on a Colorado ranch to leading thousands of leaders through Catalyst. He opens up about the weight of leadership, the sting of transactional relationships, and the painful wake-up call he received from his own team. This conversation explores the power of intentional community, why clarity matters more than passion, the necessity of feedback, and how leaders can make sure the people closest to them don’t just get what’s left over. Whether you’re a young leader figuring out your calling, or a seasoned leader navigating transition, Brad’s wisdom on self-awareness, feedback culture, and investing in relationships will inspire and challenge you.

Learn more about Brad’s work: https://www.bradlomenick.com

Follow Brad on Instagram: @bradlomenick

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction to Masters of Resilience

01:30 - Guest Introduction: Brad Lominek

05:00 - Challenges in Leadership

10:15 - Transactional Relationships

15:45 - Leadership Transitions

20:30 - Building Intentional Relationships

25:00 - Career Journey and Lessons Learned

30:45 - The Importance of Clarity and Purpose

35:20 - Creating a Feedback Culture

40:00 - Final Thoughts and Advice

45:00 - Closing Remarks

From homeless at 16 to traveling the world with his wife and seven kids, Greg Denning has built a life defined by resilience, purpose, and adventure. In this episode of Masters of Resilience, hosts Ryan Seeger and Mark Phillips sit down with Greg to talk about what it means to be a formidable family man, why discomfort is essential for growth, and how to create a life you don’t need a vacation from.

Greg shares powerful stories - from a lonely Christmas Eve in a freezing shack to climbing Kilimanjaro with his family - and offers practical frameworks for building strong marriages, raising resilient kids, and leading with intention.

Chapters:

00:00 — Intro and Greg’s Journey

04:32 — The Inflection Point: Choosing family & purpose

07:00 — Formidable Family Man: Useful, valuable, family first

09:55 — Radical Ownership: Ditching victim mentality

16:47 — Fear, Ego & Identity: What really holds us back

19:49 — Brotherhood & Lifelong Learning

21:55 — Raising Resilient Kids & Family Travel (books + experiences)

29:13 — Family–Work Rhythms & Marriage

37:09 — Intentional Living: Align actions with values; starve fear/ego

41:55 — Embracing Discomfort + Greg’s Playbook, books & advice

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In this episode of the Masters of Resilience Podcast, hosts Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips sit down with Scott Stallings, three-time PGA Tour winner and a man who has redefined what success looks like in the world of professional golf.

Scott opens up about the mental and physical challenges of overcoming a significant injury after 14 years on tour, the unexpected lessons of slowing down, and the transformative experience of running the Boston Marathon. He shares practical insights on balancing family life with a demanding career, the importance of health and wellness, and how to master the inner game when life doesn’t go according to plan.

Follow Scott on Instagram @scottstallings for a look behind the scenes at his journey back on tour.

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction to Resilience and Transformation

01:23 – Overcoming Injury and Finding Purpose

09:12 – Mental Challenges in Professional Golf

14:13 – Balancing Life and Golf

17:51 – Health and Wellness Journey

20:59 – The Experience of Running a Marathon

23:09 – The Inner Game of Golf

28:32 – The Importance of Process Over Outcome

34:14 – Reflections on Success and Failure

39:25 – Creating Meaningful Connections

In this episode of Masters of Resilience, hosts Mark Phillips and Ryan Seager sit down with Mindy Caliguire, Co-Founder and President of Soul Care. Mindy shares her deeply personal story of burnout, illness, and the slow journey back to wholeness — and why she believes soul care is not a side project but a way of life. Mindy’s insights are a timely reminder that true resilience is rooted in spiritual and emotional health, not relentless productivity.

Take the Soul Health Assessment, subscribe to the Soul Care email newsletter, or connect with Mindy’s team at soulcare.com.

Chapters

01:22 — Mindy’s Journey through Burnout

04:39 — The Challenges of Church Planting and Overwork

09:27 — When the Body Keeps the Score

14:43 — Moments of Realization and Change

17:56 — Assessing Well-Being and Taking Action

19:50 — Do We Really Need a Crisis?

22:02 — Post-Pandemic Opportunities for Soul Care

24:19 — Tangible Practices and New Rhythms

27:46 — The Battle for the Soul in Modern Life

29:22 — First vs. Second Order Priorities

31:06 — Sitting in the Chair: True Surrender

38:25 — The Role of God in Real Transformation

41:56 — Recognizing Soul Neglect

45:38 — Finding Purpose and Learning to Discern

50:47 — Final Reflections

In this episode of the Masters of Resilience podcast, hosts Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips sit down with Marcus Filly—former CrossFit Games athlete and founder of Functional Bodybuilding. Marcus shares his journey from competitive athlete to wellness entrepreneur, opening up about mental health challenges, identity transitions, and how joy and fear shape high performance.

Through candid reflections on dropping out of med school, redefining success, and transforming his relationships, Marcus unpacks the mindset shifts that have fueled his evolution. Whether you’re a high-achiever battling burnout or someone seeking a more sustainable path to health, this episode delivers deeply personal insights on resilience, wellness, and the lifelong journey of self-care.

Chapters

01:00 – Navigating Identity and Transition

06:01 – From Athlete to Entrepreneur

12:00 – Finding Purpose Beyond Fear

17:58 – The Balance of Fear and Joy

24:36 – Lessons from Hardships

26:06 – Navigating Mental Health

30:30 – A New Lease on Life

34:03 – The Power of Curiosity

36:25 – Technology, Scarcity & Anxiety

40:53 – Finding Joy in Fitness

44:02 – Four Pillars of Wellness

47:12 – The Importance of Protein

50:35 – Caloric Awareness & Food Choices

52:51 – Resilience Through Setbacks

01:01:03 – The Power of Forgiveness in Fitness

Connect with Marcus Filly & Functional Bodybuilding:

Website: functional-bodybuilding.com

Podcast: Look Good Move Well

Instagram: @marcusfilly, @functional.bodybuilding

YouTube: Marcus Filly

In this episode of the Masters of Resilience podcast, Mark Phillips and Ryan Seager sit down with Jon Reiner, who leads one of the top specialty insurance teams in the country. Jon shares his journey of building a high-performance culture rooted in humility, clarity, and relentless intensity. From empowering his team to take risks and learn through failure, to balancing the demands of leadership with family life, Jon offers a masterclass in resilient leadership.

Whether you’re scaling a business or leading a small team, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and mindset shifts that will challenge and inspire you.

Chapters:

01:25 – Building a High-Performance Team

04:21 – Navigating Challenges and Uncontrollables

08:32 – Retention: Keeping Top Talent

10:24 – Culture of Intensity and Passion

12:35 – Finding and Nurturing Talent

15:04 – Empowering Growth and Responsibility

16:41 – How Leaders Handle Failure

20:01 – Delegating and Trusting Your Team

26:41 – Investing in Growth Through Consulting

29:48 – The Role of Humility and Healthy Paranoia

31:51 – The Challenge of Leadership

34:41 – Balancing Family, Work, and Discipline

38:15 – Learning from Great Leaders

42:56 – Staying Sharp: Habits, Health, and Routines

47:06 – Leadership Lessons in Patience and Emotional Control

What does it take to lead with integrity and still thrive in a high-stakes industry? In this episode, Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips chat with John DeAngelis, President and Co-Founder of DeAngelis Diamond, to explore a leadership model rooted in character, clarity, and generosity.

John shares his journey of building one of the country’s premier construction firms while holding fast to faith and family. He unpacks the challenge of balancing high support and high challenge in leadership, hiring for character over skill, overcoming fear with intentionality, and defining “enough” in a world that always demands more. With personal reflections on fatherhood, self-awareness, and legacy, this conversation is both deeply practical and profoundly inspiring.

02:09 — Navigating Unique Challenges in Construction

04:27 — Developing Leaders with Lives Worth Following

11:18 — Hiring for Character Over Skills

13:40 — Establishing Core Values in Leadership

18:20 — Overcoming Fear in Leadership

28:51 — Defining ‘Enough’ in Success and Generosity

33:50 — The Challenge of Generosity

35:25 — The Role of Fatherhood

41:28 — Navigating Work and Family Life

45:34 — Self-Awareness in Leadership

49:27 — Understanding God’s Sovereignty

52:57 — Defining True Success and Legacy

In this milestone episode of Masters of Resilience, Mark and Ryan take a moment to reflect on the journey so far—what they’ve learned from the conversations, the leaders, and the struggles along the way. They explore what it really takes to stay resilient: from practicing patience and managing energy, to building an unshakable inner game. Whether you’ve been here from the start or just tuning in, this episode captures the heart of what Masters of Resilience is all about.

Chapters

01:07 — Lessons from the Past Year

06:15 — Movement vs. Action: What’s Real Progress?

10:11 — Failure Isn’t the End, It’s the Way

12:50 — Mastering the Inner Game

17:14 — You Can’t Do It Alone: The Power of Support Systems

22:10 — What’s Next for Year Two