The Family Captain

In this episode, we dive into listener questions from The Family Captain Facebook group. We discuss why husbands feel they're always wrong, how to motivate a lazy 18-year-old stepson and the impact of your inner circle on your ambitions. Plus, advice for newlyweds eager to start a family and tips for declining low-quality affection. 

Join us for practical, faith-based insights to improve your family leadership.

There are three obvious enemies that keep men from leading in a way that causes families to thrive. In this episode JM reveals them and shows you how to beat each one.

“Nice” guys defer to others- not because of their deep love for others, but because of their fear of the displeasure of others. “Nice” guys have no standards. “Nice” guys submit to their wives and make themselves and their wives miserable in the process. They seek comfort in the moment at the expense of real satisfaction and health long-term. Learn to be a good guy who does what’s best, instead of a nice guy who does what comfortable.

John Michael’s son Brock joined him for this episode where they talk about rites of passage and JM tells you how to create “catapult” moments to move your kids (and especially your sons) through meaningful and maturing moments.

You owe your family a clear mission and vision. A leader must do the hard work of figuring out where they are, and where they want to go. And once you’ve got a clear purpose, you’ll have the fuel to move forward that will give you and your family courage and passion for the future. In this episode, you’ll get help with zooming out, and getting significant clarity for the future.

Husbands should be masculine. Wives should be feminine. We can only control ourselves, but can we help our wife to embrace the gift of her God-given femininity? Absolutely. In this episode, JM tells you how.

We weren't meant to live at 100mph, but many of us act like there's nothing we can do to slow down. You and your family are supposed to have rhythms of rest - and room to breathe. Many of us make the same mistakes all the time and it's costing us in ways we don't realize. In this episode you’ll hear about JM’s failures in this area, and you’ll learn how to take control of your schedule for the good of yourself and your family.

God’s vision and plan for you and your family is very good. You used to have high hopes and expectations for what was possible, and you need to revive that vision. In this episode we’ll fan the flame, and pour on fuel so your heart is full of courage and your hands are ready for action.

JM is joined by his thriving wife (the lovely Natalie Clark) and they talk about what you can do to lead your wife into the blessed life. They discuss provision, flirting, and more.

There’s a difference between a captain and a cabin boy. The captain won’t blame others, circumstances, their upbringing, or anything else. The cabin boy will find excuses and reasons for why he can’t be more or do more. This episode will help you crucify the cabin boy and step more fully into the leg of responsibility that every captain must have.