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As a man who works with other men on issues of improving as men, getting better as husbands and fathers, and doing that with a foundation of Jesus, faith, and Christianity, something that comes up often are discussions about the core concepts of masculinity.

Today is Maundy Thursday, which is also known as Holy Thursday. It is a significant day in this holy week, moving towards Good Friday, and the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. By the way, the word Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum, which means command and is in reference to Jesus’ commandment to love one another.

Now you might be wondering, What’s the connection here between Maundy Thursday and masculinity?

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Our culture has lots to say about the topics of leadership and what standard men should follow these days. This has caused far too many men to struggle with ideas of leadership, masculinity, and falling into the trap of being the lone wolf.

My guest today is Josh Khachadourian. Josh is a husband, father, leader, coach and host of the 'Raising The Standard' podcast. Josh has spent the last 20 years ascending the corporate ladder in a Fortune 100 company where he focused on building high performing teams and developing best in class leaders. 

He has encountered and observed the pressures today's men are facing. Most men are grappling for identity and struggling through challenges in life without a plan. Jesus provides a plan and sets a standard that is relatively unknown to the modern Christian man. 

His mission is to show men everywhere that Jesus is accessible, relatable, real and relevant. And his book ‘The Standard’ has been challenging, changing and calling men to raise the standard in their lives. You can connect with Josh, read his blog, listen to his podcast, and more at standard59.com

We have a great conversation today on leadership, on Jesus as the standard, and lots more…. 

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Questions Answered: 

• All men are created to be leaders, but not all men lead. As we start, can you unpack that for us?
• From your perspective, what does servant leadership mean to you?
• What are your thoughts on today’s culture and ideas of masculinity?
• Where do you go to get your answers on what masculinity is?
• What do you think about what Jesus did before starting his ministry?
• What is the impact on men of them trying to go through life as a lone wolf?
• How do men measure themselves against other men?
• How did Jesus set the standard for men?
• What are your favorite questions to ask men?
• How did you get involved in this kind of work?
• What has the value been for you of having other strong men in your life?
• How do you facilitate growth within your own family?
• How can a man start creating change where he is right now?

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This is a short rant about the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. 

We live in a sick, broken, and fallen world. And the response of far too many people about this murder is a perfect example of the world we live in.

Some will not like this rant, and that’s ok.

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In our modern world, blended families are common. And blended families bring challenges that need to be addressed. From dealing with the ex to combining finances, new siblings not getting along, and all the stress that can happen when two separate families become one.

My guest today, Chris Gifford, is a husband and father who has gone through the journey of blending families together. He shares his experience and insight in a conversation that all of us can learn from. 

Connect with Chris here:

Podcast: https://HandleTheDaily.com

Video Production: https://WeAreThreadPull.com 

Questions Answered: 

Why is it a foundation for you that what you do is rooted in scripture?

What is a blended family?

What is the importance of not being two “teams” and being one family?

What was the journey like between you and your children?

How have you managed conflicts between the children?

When did your newly blended family really connect well?

How have you seen conflict between stepchildren and their new parent play out?

What is the challenge in building new processes together in leading a blended family?

What is the importance in learning from past mistakes?

How does the ex play into this conversation?

What is the importance of not speaking badly to the kids about your ex?

What is the danger of venting to a child about an ex?

What’s the power of having other men to walk with during these times?

What are some experiences on blending finances together?

How did you manage the combined schedules of you and your wife?

Why is getting your relationship right with the Lord most important?

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Most men have struggles with identity at different times in their lives. And it often is visible in the different masks that we wear, one mask at work, one at home, one with friends, and on and on. My guest today is Kalab Johnson and he has a powerful story of how his struggles with identity led him to an affair, which led to his divorce.

But his story does not end there. In giving his life to Jesus, in putting his identity in Christ, Kalab’s marriage was restored. And today, he joins us on the show to share his story, his insights, and other great points we can all benefit from as we work through our own struggles with identity

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https://www.amazon.com/Torn-Asunder-Recovering-Extramarital-Affair/dp/0802471358

Questions Answered:

·         What has your own journey with these struggles been like?

·         Have you experienced the issue of wearing different masks as a man?

·         Did you find yourself wearing a different mask as a husband as well?

·         What is the story of the restoration of your marriage, after an affair?

·         Why is it so important to have your identity grounded in faith?

·         What’s the importance of prayer as it comes to struggles of identity?

·         Why should a man who thinks he is on top of the world still put his identity in Christ?

·         How is a man’s family impacted by his own struggles with identity?

·         How do you think kids are impacted by a father’s struggles with identity?

·         What is a suggestion for a man to try and break the trap of putting his identity in his achievements?

·         How does your identity impact where you choose to work in your career?

·         Why do we have to remember that our achievements are temporary in this world?

·         What is the importance of keeping an eternal perspective when it comes to our struggles of identity?

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One of the most important things for a man is to not do life in isolation. It’s critical to have other men who will have your back, men you can do life together with. From celebrating the high points to supporting during the low points, this life was not meant to be lived alone.

My guest today is Theo Zhuang. Times were tough for him as a child, growing up in Venezuela from the age of 3 to 10 as his parents were missionaries, which was a difficult environment for a boy. And growing up as a pastor’s kid didn’t help him during those years, but began his discovery of his own identity, life purpose, and calling. 

God brough him through various life experiences, from volunteering, to disaster relief, and in each he had an opportunity to take a giant leap of faith. Learning about himself from the inside out, he realized that he was created with unique gifts that made working as a transformational coach and leading the Noble Father community extremely fulfilling.

In his God-given calling, Theo wakes up every morning with a fervor for life, passionately pursuing his deep-seeded purpose, and building a legacy that he intends to leave behind for generations to come.

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https://noble-father.com/

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Questions Answered: 

• What does “doing life together” mean?
• What are some of the things that get in the way of men sharing their emotions?
• Share your thoughts on the idea of living life from the inside out?
• How do you help men find their calling?
• What was it like interviewing your own father for your podcast?
• What was something you learned from your father?
• How was it growing up as a child in Venezuela?
• How do you help men who struggle with being a lone wolf?
• What are some ways you lead men to engage and share in community?
• How do you respond to the idea that a husband has his wife, so he doesn’t need other men as friends in his life?
• What do you think about a man who says that no one will understand my problem?
• How do you recommend that guys find other men they can do life with in their towns?
• How does your faith help you not to worry about what others will say about you?
• In what ways is social media impacting real friendships?
• What is the difference between transaction and transformed?
• What is the role of accountability in a community?
• What’s the importance of meeting together in person, and not just online?

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One of the issues it seems we all have to work through is the issue of pride. But it can easily sneak into life without us even realizing it. Pride can impact our marriages, our parenting, and every other aspect of our lives.

My guest today is Cody Martin, a man who has been working through this issue over his years. From serving our country in the special forces to everyday life, he shares his thoughts and experiences in dealing with pride.

Cody has been married for nine years only by the grace of God, with five kids ranging from 15 to 3 years old. He has gone to church since he was little but only really accepted Jesus Christ into his life during his first deployment to Afghanistan in 2009. He started military service as a Private First Class in the Minnesota Army National Guard. Next, he attended Saint John's University ROTC and after graduation, earned a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the active-duty army, where he was a field artillery officer until he tried out for special forces. In 2021 he medically retired from the 7th Special Forces Group as a Major and became a Field Skills Instructor as a contractor for the Air Force. Cody has recently created his own business called Chosen Property Management LLC.

Since every man has some challenge with pride, this is an important and critical conversation that we all need to hear.

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Questions Answered: 

• Why do you think there are so many warnings about pride in the Bible?
• How does pride lead into other sins?
• What are some ways that pride impacted your own walk as a man?
• Did your wife call out your issue with pride, or did you realize it yourself?
• How does pride impact our relationship with God?
• How can pride be a slippery slope?
• What are the ways pride shows up in your marriage?
• What are your thoughts on how humility connects into the discussion of pride?
• How does our culture of doing better and doing more impact our pride?
• What happens when the center of a man is himself instead of God?
• What’s the danger of a man wearing masks in life?
• Why do the people who matter the most get hurt the most?
• Why does breakthrough happen so often when a man hits the breaking point?
• What do you think the difference is between being proud of something and being prideful?
• What’s the importance of starting small as men deal with pride in their lives?

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As husbands, we want to improve. We want to get better. We want to become a high value husband. But how do we do that, and what does that even mean? 

My guest today, David Frey, is an expert on this topic and he shares his great thoughts and insights with us.

David has been married to his wife for 34 years. They are the parents of two beautiful adult children. David is the author of the book titled, “301 Ways to Be a High Value Husband” and the creator of the “Communicate to Connect” program. He is the Founder of a marriage education company and the High Value Husbands coaching program. And David has been researching the science of successful communication and relationships for many years.

Connect with David at:

https://www.facebook.com/dfrey

Find David’s book here:

https://www.amazon.com/301-Ways-High-Value-Husband/dp/1931740003

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Questions Answered:

• What is a High Value Husband?
• Why is the topic of ownership so important in being a better husband?
• What are some of the critical skills for husbands to learn?
• How does a husband learn how to validate the feelings of his wife?
• Why does a man want his wife to desire him?
• Is it important for a husband to study his own wife?
• What happens if a husband tries to change for his wife instead of for himself?
• How does following Jesus help us become a high value husband?
• Is it possible for a husband to change his wife?
• How does the mirror effect work in a marriage?
• How does praise help in a marriage?
• How does Jesus treat the people he loves the most, and how does that help a man to become a high value husband?

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In our culture, we don’t have any clear line, or event, or rite of passage for when a boy becomes a man. This leads to many boys struggling and trying to figure when, and how, they become men. A rite of passage is a powerful experience, from a young man and his father, that invites the boy into his journey of manhood.

My guest today is Steven Arms, and he is a leading expert in this subject. In his book, Milestone to Manhood, Steven shares his firsthand experience of his own Rite of Passage weekend, and he reflects on how it shaped him into the man that he is today. His book also provides other men with the framework of how to hold their own Rite of Passage weekend for their sons. 

Connect with Steven, find his book, and learn more about a Rite of Passage at:
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Questions Answered:

·         What is a Rite of Passage?

·         What’s the difference between adulthood and manhood?

·         How do you describe the framework for a Rite of Passage?

·         Why is a challenge required in a Rite of Passage

·         What about a man who cannot hold an outdoor Rite of Passage?

·         Why is the age 13 suggested for this kind of event?

·         What is the importance of talking about what it means to be a man with your son?

·         Why is the example a man sets to his son so critical in this discussion?

·         What is the role of the mother in a Rite of Passage for boys?

·         Can a father lead his daughter on a Rite of Passage?

·         What mistakes have you seen men make with a Rite of Passage?

·         What is the most important, and last ritual, of a Rite of Passage?

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In today’s world so many men are working through the ideas of masculinity, toxic masculinity, and calling. So what does healthy masculinity look like? What does a man’s calling look like? How does a man discover his calling? My guests today, Rory and Matt, have great insight into these issues and lots more in a fun and important conversation.

Rory Lawrence is the founder of The Dangerous Man Podcast. Husband to Jenni, father to three children, brother to seven siblings, and a Pastor to Legacy Church. He holds a deep desire to help all men discover their true masculine and dangerous selves. Rory has conquered hell on earth many times, overcoming some of life’s most difficult battles and he continues to turn that pain into purpose. Masculinity is a pursuit he believes brings revelation to a mans heart of who he is, from the God who designed it. When real biblical masculinity is embraced it deepens a mans understanding and ability to live out the unique calling on his life as a dangerous man.

Matt Fortin is co-founder of The Dangerous Man Podcast. He is a loving husband to his wife Becca and he became motivated to inspire men to be the best version of themselves after being surrounded by great examples of men all throughout his life. Matt has always been drawn to mental toughness, discipline and drive, and those values pushed him to carry out his Division 1 baseball dream at Seton Hall University. Matt is a firm believer that all he has learned in athletics has helped him define his conception of manhood.

You can find their podcast and connect with them at https://dangerousmanpodcast.com/

 
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Questions asked:

What do you mean when you state, “Your masculinity isn’t toxic, it’s missing”?

How does a guy find his masculinity?

What was something you discovered through great books written to men?

What are some lies of the enemy that you’ve had to face?

Why do men suffer with domestic abuse in silence?

How does a man discover their calling?

Why is the greatest calling for a man to lead his family?

How does culture attack marriage?

What are some questions men should ask themselves as they are discovering their calling?

How does a man deal with knowing his calling, but his wife is not on board?

What is the importance of a husband and wife being on the same team?

What is the distinction between what is from the world and what is from God?

What are your thoughts on a man who goes with the flow instead of following his calling?

What does the Bible say about passive men?

What duty does a man have to fulfill his calling?

What does it mean to be dangerous for good?