“He doesn’t have much hope.”

In a hospital because of Covid and on a respirator for weeks.

Cancer spread out on your internal organs.

Widowmaker heart attack.

Not much hope to survive, let alone thrive.

On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome great friends John Archer and Barry Suggs on their friendship journey of health challenges and near death experiences and how the physical challenge was an opportunity to thrive spiritually. What the enemy wanted to use for shame and fear, God used for good and transformation.

Every good and perfect gift is from above; every breath is from above. This weeks guest is Amos Martin, and Kurt talks with him about the medical crisis he suffered last March. At the time, Amos thought he had a bad stomach ache, but in reality it was the “widow maker” heart attack! What did he learn from his near-death experience? Make sure you tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. If you have upset anyone, apologize right now - don’t wait! Don’t be in a big rush trying to get everything done - take time to be still in His presence. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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“Don’t retire, repurpose!…follow the plan…trust the process…” -Ron Mann, Northern Arizona-Louisville hall of fame track coach.

On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Hall of Fame track and field coach Ron Mann as he talks about his career, from how he got into running, to how he got into coaching, to how he got to be one of a handful of men to train multiple Boston Marathon champions (2 of them are brothers, Wesley and John Korir).

But none of those are his greatest accomplishments. His greatest accomplishment doesn’t involve running, but walking, walking with Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

Men can run a company, complete complex projects, and accomplish challenging physical acts. When it comes to emotionally and relationally connecting with a child, however, it can be like speaking a foreign language. Not only is connecting with a child important, but being able to disciple them in the ways of God is even more crucial. On this week’s show, Manhood Journey founder and President Kent Evans talks about his new project - Father on Purpose (http://fatheronpurpose.org) They are partnering with Dads and providing resources to help them talk about the things of God in a way that is purposeful and intentional. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Is it too late? Can you make a change in your life and path?

On this week show, Fritz Bauer talks about his journey from free wheeling bartender in San Fransisco in the 80’s to a husband, father, and adoptive father. How can such a change happen in a man’s life? He met a man that walked out of the grave.

“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks special 4th of July show, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their experiences and perspectives on military service and the high cost of freedom - for the veterans, and for their families as well. (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

Depression. Anxiety. More than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. But how many suffer in silence? We’re on the air this weekend talking to Men’s Minister Ronnie Cordrey about his battle with depression and how it’s a reality in men’s lives. (This is a repeat from an episode - enjoy!)

Where did you learn about money? Did your parents ever sit down with you to discuss how to make it, how to spend it, how to save it, and how to give it away? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome financial author Matt Bell (mattaboutmoney.com). As a young man, Matt received an inheritance, went away and squandered it and then came to his senses. Sound familiar? His journey of mismanaging money helped lead him to the Lord and now he helps others keep from making the same mistake mistakes. The guys discuss what it looks like to model and teach your kids about being a steward of the money God gives us, for the investments we need to make now and for eternity.

Where did you learn about money? Did your parents ever sit down with you to discuss how to make it, how to spend it, how to save it, and how to give it away? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome financial author Matt Bell (mattaboutmoney.com). As a young man, Matt received an inheritance, went away and squandered it and then came to his senses. Sound familiar? His journey of mismanaging money helped lead him to the Lord and now he helps others keep from making the same mistake mistakes. The guys discuss what it looks like to model and teach your kids about being a steward of the money God gives us, for the investments we need to make now and for eternity.