The Imperfect Pod

How do you recover from being bullied at a young age? How do you learn that you are enough? What can young men do to learn empathy? How can young men and children learn patience? On this episode, Troy and I go deep into conversations about marriage, bullying, growth mindset and more.

You can find Troy on Instagram @troyricemi or on LinkedIn at Troy Rice. You can also find out more about him and his companies at https://www.troy-rice.com/ (https://www.troy-rice.com/) and https://www.farmbrigge.com/ (https://www.farmbrigge.com/)

If you have any more feedback, want to be on the show, or have ideas about potential topics of conversation, please feel free to message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectpod/ (@theimperfectpod). You can also find (im)perfect on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more so make sure to follow and subscribe on whichever platform you prefer. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Hey (im)perfect listeners. I'm starting a new series called Follow Up Friday where I take one clip or soundbite from this week's episode and respond to it. I wanted to reflect a bit more on my recordings and thought this was the perfect way to go about doing it. It allows me to analyze what my guest said, what I said, go deeper into topics, or just be like "wow this was a horrible take, Luke". Anyways, here is the first episode! Let me know what you think over at @theimperfectpod on IG! Thanks for tuning in.

Are there still spaces for men to come together on their own? What are the benefits of male models? Do those who are distant have the same effect on us? What is the significance of feminine and masculine energy balances? These are just a few of the topics discussed on this episode.

If you have any more feedback, want to be on the show, or have ideas about potential topics of conversation, please feel free to message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectpod/ (@theimperfectpod). You can also find (im)perfect on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more so make sure to follow and subscribe on whichever platform you prefer. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Starting this Friday I'm starting my new series Media Friday which reviews one form of media that I consumed that week that relates to masculinity (or just something fun that I learned to be honest). On this episode, I talk about Trevor Noah's book: Born A Crime. A fascinating memoir about his time growing up in apartheid South Africa. It's funny, it's sad and it's reflective! I've never read a book that covers language and race so intriguingly and self-assured. Definitely a must-read for everyone interested in what it's like to grow up black, not just in South Africa, but in the States as well. I'm sure the experiences are much similar! If you have any ideas for what I should review next, shoot me a message on IG at @theimperfectpod. Until then, see you next Wednesday for a conversation about #BellLetsTalk and mental health!

After 13 episodes of (im)perfect, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on the good, the bad, and the future of the podcast. There's been a lot to think about. A lot of amazing discussions with friends. And a lot of ideas I have in my head. It's been hard to balance it all with work and still living my life, but I'm excited about the future of this podcast and the guests I'm currently speaking with about having on. It's only going up from here but is going to take a lot more dedication and time to fill these podcasts with guests.

I'm excited to bring new ideas like Friday Media to light where I will be discussing some sort of media I watched, read or experienced throughout my week and making my conversations more theme-oriented rather than general discussions!

Tag along for the ride. I believe 2020 will see amazing things :)

How important is a young man's relationship with his father? How does divorce affect his growth? What are the impacts of traditionalist thinking on a young man? Is blood really thicker than water? Who's role is it to create stronger relationships with their parents? Or our siblings? And what does it mean to contribute to the home as an adult? These are just a few of the topics we discuss in this episode of the (im)perfect podcast!

If you have any more feedback, want to be on the show, or have ideas about potential topics of conversation, please feel free to message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectpod/ (@theimperfectpod). You can also find (im)perfect on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more so make sure to follow and subscribe on whichever platform you prefer. I hope you enjoy the episode!

How important has mentorship been in Jonathan's life? How have other men supported him in his journey? What have been some of the strengths that the church has provided young men? What about the weaknesses? Why does the church think that they hold more say over the sanctity and values of marriage when the failure rate is just as high in the church as outside? These are some of the questions that we discuss on part two of this episode. I hope you enjoy our conversation about some of these insanely personal topics, our "truths", and how we take a critical objective and subjective views of our experiences.

If you have any more feedback, want to be on the show, or have ideas about potential topics of conversation, please feel free to message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectpod/ (@theimperfectpod). You can also find (im)perfect on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more so make sure to follow and subscribe on whichever platform you prefer. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Is too much sex a bad thing? What have been some of the effects of pornography in us and some of our friend's lives? Why is the church so scared of discussing the meaning and relationship we have with sex and our bodies? What does sex education mean anymore and who is in charge of it's teaching? In part one of this episode, Jonathan and I discuss his sex and drug addiction and how it played a huge impact on his relationships with women in his young adult and formative years. We discuss the impact of pornography. The culture of clubbing. And how partying like a rockstar, dating apps and playing the "game" affected his relationship with sex and himself. Through his coming to Christianity, he feels like a changed man and has re-learned what it means to be a man and treat women and himself in healthy ways. I hope you enjoy our conversation about some of these insanely personal topics, our experiences and our "truths", and how we take a critical objective and subjective view of how the Church has failed in so many aspects of teaching young men and women about sex, drugs, and pornography.

If you have any more feedback, want to be on the show, or have ideas about potential topics of conversation, please feel free to message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectpod/ (@theimperfectpod). You can also find (im)perfect on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more so make sure to follow and subscribe on whichever platform you prefer. I hope you enjoy the episode!

What does being a male cheerleader teach you about your masculinity? How did being the youngest of 4 shape your life? How do you deal with the death of a parent? Why did you quit work to support your sister's political career? How can we remove our judgments of people to see who they really are? These are just some of the questions I discuss with Noah on the "eppy" of the podcast. Noah is one of the kindest and most genuine people I've ever met and I really hope you take away something from this episode. Happy Holidays everyone!

If you have any more feedback, want to be on the show, or have ideas about potential topics of conversation, please feel free to message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectpod/ (@theimperfectpod). You can also find (im)perfect on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more so make sure to follow and subscribe on whichever platform you prefer. I hope you enjoy the episode!

How hard was it to be gay at an all-male school? What are the challenges you face in your coming-out story growing up in a Catholic home? What are some ways you can build better relationships with your parents despite these differences? On this episode, Jofo and I go deeper into all of these questions, trying to navigate how you can "agree to disagree, agreeably".

A bit about the guest: Jofo is a great friend of mine that I've known very well for the last 5 years. We lived together in our first and third year of university. We've been through a lot together. We've seen each other at our worst and at our best but we still support each other through it all as we know we're both driven to be the best we can be. It was great to sit down and discuss some really personal things with him. Excited for you to hear!

If you have any more feedback, want to be on the show, or have ideas about potential topics of conversation, please feel free to message me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theimperfectpod/ (@theimperfectpod). You can also find (im)perfect on Google Play, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more so make sure to follow and subscribe on whichever platform you prefer. I hope you enjoy the episode!