In this episode of the Grow or Die Podcast, Phil Allen takes us on his journey from Overcoming Racism and Broken Identity to becoming an Author, Pastor, Poet and Highly Sought after Community Leader.

Phil is a man driven by vision. His passion is simply to see people realize their full potential, as God has designed. Mentoring those who have a desire to grow is what energizes Phil. He is the lead and founding pastor of Own Your Faith Ministries, in Southern California.

How RADICAL is your forgiveness? How RADICAL is your openness to completely changing your mind on a belief system you’ve been taught your entire life?

In this episode of the Grow or Die Mid-Week Checkpoint, we examine a short clip from The Ted Radio Hour Podcast as Guy Raz interviews former member of the very controversial Westboro Baptist Church, Megan Phelps-Roper, as she discusses her experience with learning how to listen.  

In the modern world of rapid change and technological growth, there is a need for modern education to keep up and equip our kids to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced society.

In this episode of the Grow or Die Podcast, co-founders, Jade, Byron, and Scott examine the reality that our modern education has fallen short on teaching our kids how to fail, and that properly equipping them how to Think, Dream, Collaborate and Create are the fundamental pillars that will help the next generation find success.

In this episode of the Grow or Die Mid-Week Checkpoint, we examine a short clip from the Jocko WIllink Podcast as he interviews former Navy Fighter Pilot and POW, Captain Charlie Plumb.

After spending over six years as a prisoner of war, Captain Plumb has hundreds of life lessons that parallel his POW experience with the challenges of everyday life. In this episode, we discuss his thought provoking idea that “being offended is your problem, not theirs.”

One of the most challenging realities facing race relations is the inability to literally switch places with another human being and experience life from their perspective. Because of this, Men of Growth is committed to at least having an honest, engaging, and respectful discussion to do our part to curb inequality and racism.

In this episode of the Grow or Die podcast, two of the Men of Growth co-founders, Byron Davis and Scott Rogers contemplate, discuss and riff on the current state of race in America.

In this episode of the Grow or Die Mid-Week Checkpoint, we examine a short clip from the Ted Radio Hour Podcast, where Host, Guy Raz, interviews Sebastian Junger, a #1 New York Times Bestselling author and award-winning journalist.

Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs and his personal experience working with Combat Vet’s, Junger discusses the value of BROTHERHOOD, and suggests there is a clear distinction between brotherhood and friendship. Enjoy the episode!

Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and bitterness of people of faith standing against his family.

In this episode of the Grow or Die podcast, Caleb shares his story that surprised everyone. Despite being raised in the gay community, he became a pastor and has learned to love others without sacrificing his faith conviction. 

In this episode of the Grow or Die Mid-Week Checkpoint, we examine a short clip from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Often overshadowed by his famous “I Have a Dream” speech, six months prior to Dr. King’s death, he delivered a powerful and insightful message, Life's Blueprint, that even though it was addressed to a group of middle school students, it’s principles are very relevant to men’s lives today. Enjoy!

NO VET ALONE: For Veterans and First Responders...

In this episode of Grow or Die, special guest John Wordin, President and Founder of Project Hero, shares his background in professional cycling and how his son’s heart defect and the “resilience” he developed as a college football player contributed to the foundation, purpose, and success of his groundbreaking and nationally recognised movement called Project Hero. 

In this episode of the Grow or Die Mid-Week Checkpoint, we take a completely different approach and break the norm a bit. Co-founder, Jade Molina, flies solo and shares his experience regarding the collateral damage that occurs when a man allows himself, and his family, to drift from the mission that matters most.