The Inspired Way

In this episode, I share some updates and lessons I have learned recently while trail running.

I am currently executing a plan that is preparing me to complete my first ultra-marathon and endurance event! I am pretty excited about it and thought I would share some of the lessons I have been learning along the way.

Updates:

Battle Ready Weekend Experience: this is an event put on by the Mighty Warrior Council. Go to https://www.mightywarriorcouncil.com/event-details/battle-ready-weekend-experience

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What an extreme honor to have Ryan Michler on The Inspired Way Podcast. I have listened to Ryan’s podcast, Order of Man (https://www.orderofman.com/)  since its launch in 2015.

Late 2016 was an interesting year for me and used Order of Man to learn and become the man I felt I was called to be.

Ryan is someone I have learned from and consider a distant mentor when it comes to building my podcast and a men's community such as @mightywarriorcouncil (mightywarriorcouncil.com)

In this episode, Ryan and I chat about creating a life of doing hard things, why it’s especially important for men, ego, controlling our emotions, and leading in the absence of leadership and much much more.

Ryan is also the author of the book Sovereignty and is currently working on a second book.

We did not get into it on this episode but Ryan is also a combat veteran and we’re so thankful for his service to our country and his continued service today as he leads men on the mission to restore masculinity in the hearts of men.

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Today's episode is released on Veteran's Day and I am honored to share my conversation with retired US Army Combat Veteran, Randy Lavere II.

Randy did serval combat deployments to the Middle East however it's his life after retirement that we focus on for this conversation. 

Randy and I discuss several challenges he has faced in starting businesses, from failed ones to successful ones. We also discuss how we can pass on our legacy, how we can complete the call on our life, our purpose here on earth and the importance of finishing the race. 

Randy is the founder and operator of Armored Nation Coffee Company. We also have a great conversation about how much like the military armors up for battle, we too have the ability to armor ourselves up with the Word of God. Ephesians 6:10-18 "Put on the full armor of God..."

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I am so thankful for everyone that has served our great nation in military service. However, I feel we all should be serving each other every single day. Earlier this year, I took an oath to Creed and I would encourage us all to live by this. Here is a spinet, "My loyalty to my team is beyond reproach. I will humbly serve my fellow ma, always ready to defend those who are unable to defend themselves." 

Thankful to honor all Veterans on this day!

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This episode is with the amazing Stephanie Jones aka @giving_gal

I am so thankful to have met Stephanie at the @midstatemile this past year! We had a great time getting to know one another.

Stephanie is the author of 4 books and is known for her giving streak. I would have a challenge to you all to go get her book The Giving Challenge.

What does giving have to do with Facing The Storm you might be asking? Well when we are focused on ourselves, the issues or the enormity of the storm in our life we aren’t focused on others nor giving. Yet the Bible says a gift makes room for you Proverbs 18:16 and times of storms or tough situations we all could use God’s favor in our lives.

This episode is loaded with so much meat! We discuss topics on, clearing out our physical space to free up the mental and emotional baggage we could be carrying and how that stops us from moving forward, to facing fear, judgement, love, and of course giving.

You can find Stephanie here:

IG: @Giving_Gal

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My conversation with return guest Jeff Forrester is full of how we can do hard things for a better life. Why it is important to do schedule and do hard things or things that challenge us on a regular basis.

We share how after starting the Mighty Warrior Council, men within the group are stepping up their game in life. Not just physical challenges but ones like starting a new business and career changes.

We also cover his most recent challenge of hiking up Stranton Mountian in Vermont 17 times to summit 29029 the equivalent to hiking Mt. Everest.

What challenges do you have coming up and how can we support you?

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My guest on this episode has seen his fair of bad days and has earned the best days of his life.

Kevin share how he was diagnosed with Agent Orange from birth and had to fight for his life. He has had 77 surgeries and counting but it is his mindset and his perspective on life that will leave you inspired to do more.

You can follow Kevin on Instagram: @hooker2662 or Facebook @kevin.hook.37

You can also check out his podcast Victory Theory

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This week I have a conversation with Jon Cox, the co-founder of @bmfj_endurance events and the @midstatemile. We discuss what it looks like to train the quit out of your life, how the Mid State Mile & Tennessee Mile was brought to life and much more.

This was a great conversation and I believe you’ll love Jon; he’s such a fun guy to talk to. Tag @jonruns_ and I in a story or post on Instagram and let us know what some of your favorite take aways are from this episode!

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Justin is a former US Army soldier, homicide detective, & addict. After facing many self-imposed storms, Justin now is a stay at home father and is attending graduate school for Exercise Science & Human Performance.

When he is not attending school or training his boys, he is training himself and his workouts to his followers on Instagram: @ultra_dad_ 

Justin preparing to set a new Course Record at the Fierce Drago 200 miler on Jan 11th 2022.

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My guest in this episode, Mike Frazier, is one cool dude! He’s a taco loving, dad joke telling beast of Buffalo! This guy has weathered many, many storms and I am so thankful he has!

The combination of his training as a member of the US Coast Guard Tactical LEDT, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) and his strong faith in Christ helped him push through the many storms he faced.

One of the 160th SOAR’s motto is “Night Stalker Don’t Quit!”

No matter what, DON’T QUIT!

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Mike Frazier!

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Feel free to email me at [email protected] if you have any questions. I would love to serve you.

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I am super grateful to share this conversation with James Ward

James is a husband, father, friend and an awesome man of God! He loves the outdoors and is an @xoskinusa ambassador.

He has 20 years of church and nonprofit leadership experience and over a decade of international experience in places such as Haiti, East Africa, Central America and East Asia. His heart is to expand the Kingdom around the globe. James is also an Instructor for one of the top leadership training events, the @3_of_7project Proving Grounds, which still has some openings for the January event. Check that out!

In this episode, we talk about joining the @heartforlebanon team as the Executive Director. We discuss the many storms he’s faced as a leader in an international organization, the importance of having a great team and what it takes to push through storms that are outside our control.

We also discuss his most recent storm, the passing of his father and the setting in which that played out about a month ago at the @midstatemile.

I trust you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! I’m not an overly emotional guy but this episode moved me. Enjoy!!

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