The Iron Circle Podcast

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0:00:00 Happy Wife, Happy Life?0:00:28 Meet Chris Cirullo0:03:24 Lost, Undisciplined & Searching for Change0:06:54 Finding Christ in the Army0:09:08 Following Christ as an Army Ranger0:13:53 What Do Army Rangers Actually Do?0:17:03 Leadership Under Extreme Pressure0:20:33 The Fight Never Ends0:26:04 What Military Leadership Gets Wrong at Home0:31:48 When Success at Work Hurts Your Family0:36:25 Leading Your Family When Work Keeps You Away0:45:39 Stop Hiding Behind “I’m Trying”0:50:34 Why Good Men Think They’re Good Fathers0:57:04 The Church Can’t Disciple Your Kids for You1:01:52 Balance vs. Alignment1:08:35 The Weekly Marriage Meeting1:13:33 What If Your Wife Doesn’t Trust Your Leadership?1:17:48 Two Changes You Can Make This Week1:21:27 Advice to His 18-Year-Old Self1:24:46 Chris Cirullo’s Fatherhood Resources

Want practical tools to help you lead your family with more intention?Chris put together a free fatherhood playbook with practical rhythms and resources he uses in his own home:⁠https://reformingfatherhood.com/playbook⁠

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0:00:00 Intro & Kurt's Background

0:03:17 The "Toxic Boss" Era

0:05:12 Authoritative vs Servant Leader

0:08:46 The Breaking Point

0:14:40 Finding Christ & New Hope

0:18:48 Shifting to Servant Leadership

0:21:28 The Illusion of Success

0:26:26 Philippians 2 Leadership

0:30:48 Dichotomies of Leadership

0:32:53 Servant Leadership Defined

0:37:20 Servant Leader Misconceptions

0:45:13 Leading vs Managing People

0:50:15 How Employees Reacted

0:56:29 Servant Leadership at Home

1:00:48 Family Core Values

1:05:33 Serving While Leading

1:07:03 The Daily Habit of Leaders

1:08:31 Advice to a 20-Year-Old Self

1:10:02 Conclusion & Outro

Kurt Uhlir helped scale companies to more than $1.4 billion in annual revenue, participated in over 60 funding rounds and exits, and built the kind of career many men spend their lives chasing.

But behind the success, Kurt admits that achievement had become his god.

In this honest conversation, Kurt shares how he went from being a hard-driving, toxic boss to becoming a servant leader who now turns down millions of dollars each year because his family matters more than another deal, another stage, or another accomplishment.

We talk about the breaking point that changed his life, how he came to Christ, why his best employees once left, and how Philippians 2 completely reshaped his understanding of leadership.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why professional success cannot satisfy a man

• How ambition can quietly become an idol

• The difference between authoritative leadership and servant leadership

• Why servant leadership is not passive or weak

• How strong leaders combine truth, mercy, and healthy confrontation

• Why work can feel easier than marriage and fatherhood

• What it really means for a husband to provide for his family

• Why Kurt now turns down millions to protect his priorities

• How leadership principles apply at work, in ministry, and at home

• The daily question every leader should ask himself

Kurt’s story is a warning for every man who is winning at work while slowly losing the things that matter most.

SERVANT LEADERSHIP RESOURCE FROM KURT UHLIR

Want to build a high-performance team without sacrificing the people you lead?

Kurt’s Definitive Guide to Servant Leadership is designed for founders, executives, team leaders, husbands, and fathers who want to lead with clarity, accountability, and trust.

Inside the guide, Kurt shares principles drawn from more than 60 exits, multiple hypergrowth companies, and helping scale organizations from $5 million to over $1.4 billion in revenue.

Although the guide is written primarily for business leaders, the same principles apply to marriage, parenting, ministry, and leading a healthy home.

Read Kurt Uhlir’s Definitive Guide to Servant Leadership:https://kurtuhlir.com/definitive-guid...

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In a world full of distractions, noise, and endless opinions, many Christian men are struggling with one thing: clarity.

In this episode of The Iron Circle Podcast, Ethan sits down with Dr. Danny Brassell to discuss why so many men feel stuck, overwhelmed, inconsistent, and unfocused.

Together, they explore the connection between clarity, discipline, priorities, purpose, and spiritual growth.

Dr. Brassell shares lessons from his own journey through financial loss, career changes, entrepreneurship, coaching high-level leaders, and discovering that success without purpose often leads to emptiness.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

✅ Why discipline starts with clarity

✅ The difference between being busy and making progress

✅ How distractions destroy focus and momentum

✅ Why most men struggle to identify their true priorities

✅ The importance of celebrating small wins

✅ How faith provides direction in uncertain seasons

✅ What highly successful but unfulfilled people often have in common

If you've ever felt stuck, distracted, or unsure of your next step, this conversation will challenge you to simplify your priorities, focus on what matters most, and move forward with purpose.

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To thank listeners of The Iron Circle Podcast, Dr. Brassell is offering a complimentary copy of his "Storytelling Blueprint: 5 Steps to Craft a Compelling Business Narrative."

Inside you'll learn how to:

• Identify your core message•

Connect emotionally with your audience

• Structure your story for maximum impact

• Increase engagement across platforms

• Turn your story into a powerful business asset

As Danny says:

"You're just a well-crafted story away from 7 figures."

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Christian Men, join The Iron Circle for free:https://www.skool.com/the-iron-circle...Why do so many men stay stuck?In this episode of The Iron Circle Podcast, Ethan sits down with coach and speaker Kirk McCarley to discuss the real reasons men become trapped in cycles of fear, overwhelm, inconsistency, and paralysis — and how to begin moving forward again.Kirk shares powerful lessons from:

• battling depression
• surviving a major cycling accident
• overcoming a cardiac event
• learning the power of forgiveness
• and discovering how small, daily wins can completely change a man’s life over time

• why fear often turns into anger
• how bitterness keeps men trapped
• the danger of living with a victim mindset
• practical ways to build momentum again
• why small disciplines matter
• how to overcome feeling mentally stuck
• and how God uses wilderness seasons to shape men for growth

This conversation dives into:If you’ve felt overwhelmed, discouraged, distracted, inconsistent, or frustrated with yourself lately, this episode will challenge and encourage you to take the first step forward.Connect with Kirk McCarley:Website: http://theseedsowercoach.comEmail: [email protected]: 314-677-8779

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James was 385 lbs.For over 10 years, he tried to lose the weight… and failed.Again. And again. And again.Behind the weight was more than just bad habits.It was physical exhaustion, mental battles, social pressure, and even spiritual struggle.In this episode of the Iron Circle Podcast, James opens up about:What his life was really like at his heaviestThe habits that slowly led him thereWhy nothing worked for so longThe moment everything changedAnd the truth about the battle that still hasn’t endedThis isn’t just a weight loss story.It’s about discipline, ownership, and what it actually takes to change your life when you’ve been stuck for years.James has now lost over 180 lbs… but the real transformation goes deeper than the scale.If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of starting and failing, this conversation will hit home.

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In this Iron Circle interview, we sit down with State Trooper, Jacob Roché.

Roché has been a State Trooper in the state of Texas for 11 years, and he shares with us his perspective on mental toughness, discipline, consistency, leadership, and how to handle high-stress situations. In this 1 hour interview, Jacob shares patrol stories, his successes, his mistakes, and he exposes the BAD advice that so many young, ambitious people are given that ends up stifling their growth. Tune in and enjoy!- The Iron Circle TeamFor more exclusive content and valuable resources, join The Iron Circle for free!The Iron Circle is a brotherhood of Christian men who support, encourage, challenge, and hold each other accountable so we can all become more disciplined, achieve our goals, and become the man God has called us to be. Click the link to check it out and join for free!Join for free!*All views expressed are personal and do not represent the Texas Department of Public Safety.*

In this interview, we talk about how to identify & own your emotions while learning to navigate the responses and emotions of your wife (and other types of relationships).

Learn how to use communication tools like "REV" and many other helpful tools in communication.

Learn how to support someone through their struggles and their vulnerability, build trust, and become someone people can depend on!

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With over 200 English translations of the Bible, which one should you use? In this interview, we talk about the differences in manuscripts, historical backgrounds, translation methods, and which versions take out important verses. Listen to the full interview now!

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In this powerful episode of The Iron Circle Podcast, Zeke sits down with communication expert Mark Robinson to break down what separates average men from great leaders.Mark shares practical insights on how to level up your communication, lead with clarity, and build a growth plan that actually works. From overcoming fear of communication, to having hard conversations like a man, this episode is packed with wisdom for any guy ready to sharpen his voice and mindset.

Topics Covered:

• Why the “Platinum Rule” will change how you communicate

• Why health and energy matter in how you’re perceived • How to have hard conversations without losing respect

• Choosing the right mentor

• The importance of building a personal development plan

• And much more valuable insights.

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