What’s the last real decision you made—and how did it change your life? https://www.getinthefight.club/7 — If you’re looking for help to break bad habits or build better ones and you want to be the man God made you to be, check out this link and our 7-Day Challenge — an email-based course absolutely free to help you learn how to change and grow and become more of the man you’re meant to be.

Most of the “decisions” men make aren’t really decisions at all—they’re half-hearted wishes. We like the idea of change, but if nothing changes, we shrug it off. But every once in a while, a man makes a real decision. The kind that changes everything.

In today’s episode, I share the story of a man at a bonfire who said, “I decided to follow Jesus and nothing has been the same ever since.” That story led me to reflect on my own life and the men I coach—how real decisions are the turning points that reshape identity, priorities, and daily action.

We’ll also look at men in Scripture who made powerful decisions—Joshua, Moses, Daniel, the disciples, and Paul—and what their examples show us about courage, clarity, and surrender.

In this episode you’ll learn:

Why change is so hard (and why most men never follow through) The difference between a wish and a decision

What’s at stake if you keep putting off real change

How to declare a decision that actually sticks

Practical Challenge for You:


Ask yourself: What’s at stake if I don’t change?

Burn the ships, then make your decision. You’re not broken beyond repair. You’re valuable to God and invited into real change. You don’t need hype — you need the right tools, the right truth, and a better way forward.
Start small. Start now.


Get free tools and resources at www.getinthefight.club


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What if the secret to becoming the man God made you to be isn’t in one huge leap, but in one small step—repeated every single day? https://www.getinthefight.club/7 — If you’re looking for help to break bad habits or build better ones and you want to be the man God made you to be, check out this link and our 7-Day Challenge — an email-based course absolutely free to help you learn how to change and grow and become more of the man you’re meant to be.

Episode Summary

So many men burn out chasing big, unsustainable leaps forward. But what if real transformation comes through starting small—just 1% at a time?

In today’s episode, we dig into why small, daily wins matter more than occasional big efforts. You’ll hear the story of the bamboo farmer, and how years of unseen growth lead to sudden breakthrough.

We’ll talk about how faithfulness in the little things compounds into massive change over time—in your marriage, your faith, your health, your parenting, your finances, and your personal growth.

Key Takeaways

Small wins compound. 1% better every day adds up to huge transformation over months and years. Systems beat goals. It’s not about one-time outcomes but daily paths and processes you can actually sustain.

Don’t despise small beginnings. Galatians 6:9 reminds us not to grow weary in doing good—because we will reap a harvest if we don’t give up.

Practical framework:

Choose one area (health, faith, marriage).

Pick one small action to repeat daily.

Measure success by consistency, not instant results.

Encouragement

On your worst days, 1% is still possible. Don’t chase 100% effort you can’t sustain. Stay faithful with the small things, and watch them build into something greater than you ever imagined.

Call to Action

You’re not broken beyond repair. You’re needed as a man and invited into real change. You don’t need hype—you need the right tools, the right truth, and a better way forward. Start small. Start now.


– Get free tools and resources at www.getinthefight.club
– Join the private Fight Club for Christian men at www.getinthefight.club/fc

If this helped or encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, click the notification button, and share this episode with another man who needs it. Also, if that’s you, then be sure to help us out by:
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Do you struggle change but don’t know why or what to do next?
https://www.getinthefight.club/7 — If you’re looking for help to break bad habits or build better ones and you want to be the man God made you to be, check out this link and our 7-Day Challenge — an email-based course absolutely free to help you learn how to change and grow and become more of the man you’re meant to be.

🎙 Top 10 Obstacles to Change (Part 2): Why You’re Still Stuck & What to Do About It

🎧 Episode Summary:


Change is hard — especially when you’ve tried and failed before. In this 2-part series, we’re unpacking the 10 biggest reasons Christian men stay stuck… and what to do about it.

In Part 2, we look at obstacles 6–10 — the leaks beneath the surface that sabotage your progress no matter how hard you try. Because let’s face it: most of us don’t have a strength problem… we have a systems problem.

We start with “The Leaky Boat” analogy. You’re rowing with all your might — but if your boat’s taking on water, your effort won’t get you across the lake. It’s not about rowing harder… it’s about fixing the leaks. This episode is about patching the holes and helping you move forward with strength, purpose, and real momentum.

🔥 What You’ll Learn Today:


The final 5 reasons you might still be stuck — with Scripture, real-life examples, and practical solutions:

You’ve Built the Wrong Environment
→ 1 Corinthians 15:33

– Change your setup. Make sin harder and obedience easier.

You Let One Slip Become a Spiral
→ Proverbs 24:16

– You’re not a failure. Get up, reset, and keep moving.

You’re Trying to Change Behavior Without Changing Identity
→ 2 Corinthians 5:17

– Don’t fake it till you make it. Live from who God says you already are.

You’re Not Getting Support
→ Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

– Brotherhood isn’t optional. It’s how we win.

You Think Change Is a One-Time Fix
→ Galatians 6:9

– Change is a daily practice, not a one-and-done victory. Stay vigilant.

⚡️ Final Reminder:


You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to stay in the fight. This 2-part series is here to help you do just that — break bad habits, build better ones, and become the man God meant for you to be. You’re not broken beyond repair. You’re valuable to God and invited into real change.

You don’t need hype — you need the right tools, the right truth, and a better way forward.
Start small. Start now.

– Get free tools and resources at www.getinthefight.club
– Join the private Fight Club for Christian men at www.getinthefight.club/fc If this helped or encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, click the notification button, and share this episode with another man who needs it.

Also, if that’s you, then be sure to help us out by:


– Going to www.getinthefight.club/free to get resources like our free private Fight Club app and community for Christian men PLUS our popular newsletter that goes out 2x/week.


– Following along on YouTube and X (@nate_whitson_)

Why Do You Keep Getting Stuck?
How can you get unstuck?

https://www.getinthefight.club/7 — If you’re looking for help to break bad habits or build better ones and you want to be the man God made you to be, check out this link and our 7-Day Challenge — an email-based course absolutely free to help you learn how to change and grow and become more of the man you’re meant to be.

🎙 Top 10 Obstacles to Change (Part 1): Why You’re Still Stuck & What to Do About It

🎧 Episode Summary:


Change is hard — especially when you’ve tried and failed so many times before. In this 2-part series, we’re unpacking the 10 biggest reasons Christian men stay stuck, and what to do about it.

In Part 1, we dive into the first five obstacles that keep you from becoming the man God meant you to be — and the practical, biblical ways to start turning things around right now. We start with a quick story called “The Flat Tire” — because that’s how a lot of men live. You hit one setback and instead of adjusting, you abandon the whole thing.

You don’t need more hype. You need a better mindset and a stronger system. This episode is all about building that.

🔥 What You’ll Learn Today:


Obstacle by obstacle, Scripture by Scripture, example by example — here’s what we cover:

Trying to Do Too Much Too Fast
→ Zechariah 4:10

– Start super small. Lower the bar and build consistency.

You Don’t Know What You Really Want
→ Proverbs 4:23

– Get clear on your deeper WHY. What are you really after?

Relying on Willpower Alone
→ Matthew 26:41

– Don’t white-knuckle it. Build structure you can lean on.

You’re Not Making the Habit Obvious & Easy
→ Hebrews 12:1

– Use After Stacking. Make it automatic and hard to forget.

You’re Not Celebrating the Wins
→ 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18

– Small wins need small celebrations. Rejoice, even in progress.

⚡️ Next Week:
We’ll dive into Obstacles 6–10 — five more reasons you might still be stuck and how to build habits that actually last. Don’t miss it in Episode #129.

You’re not broken beyond repair. You’re valuable to God and invited into real change. You don’t need hype — you need the right tools, the right truth, and a better way forward.
Start small. Start now.

Get free tools and resources at www.getinthefight.club


Join our private Fight Club for Christian men only.  Learn more at www.getinthefight.club/fc

If this helped or encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, click the notification button, and share this episode with another man who needs it. Also, if that’s you, then be sure to help us out by:


– Going to www.getinthefight.club/free to get resources like our free private Fight Club app and community for Christian men PLUS our popular newsletter that goes out 2x/week.


– Following along on YouTube and X (@nate_whitson_)

What If You’re Not Broken? What if you just need the right tools?
https://www.getinthefight.club/7 — If you’re looking for help to break bad habits or build better ones and you want to be the man God made you to be, check out this link and our 7-Day Challenge — an email-based course absolutely free to help you learn how to change and grow and become more of the man you’re meant to be.

In Today’s Episode:


What if the problem isn’t that you’re broken — but that no one ever showed you how real change works?

If you’ve ever felt stuck, frustrated, or defeated by struggles like porn, weight loss, spiritual laziness, or self-doubt — this episode is for you.

Here’s what we cover:

Why trying to change with the wrong “tools” leads to shame, failure, and feeling like something’s wrong with you

Why you're not broken — you're just misdirected What the enemy wants you to believe about yourself

What God says is true about you instead

How real change starts small, reshapes your identity, and becomes sustainable

How to replace lies with truth using key “I am” statements from Scripture

Why the Start Super Small System was built to give you the tools you’ve never had — and why it actually works

Verses Mentioned:

Romans 8:2 — I am set free from sin and death

Ephesians 1:4 — I am chosen and holy

Colossians 1:22 — I am holy and blameless in His sight

2 Timothy 1:9 — I am saved and called for a purpose 


You’re not broken beyond repair. You’re valuable to God and invited into real change. You don’t need hype — you need the right tools, the right truth, and a better way forward.

Start small. Start now.


Get free tools and resources at https://www.getinthefight.club


Join the private Fight Club for Christian men at https://www.getinthefight.club/fc 


If this helped or encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, click the notification button, and share this episode with another man who needs it.

Also, if that’s you, then be sure to help us out by:


Going to https://www.getinthefight.club/free to get resources like our free private Fight Club app and community for Christian men PLUS our popular newsletter exclusively for Christian men that goes out to men all over the world 2x/week


Following along on YouTube and X (@nate_whitson_)

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Doing all of this helps us reach more Christian men and it makes a big difference in our ability to serve them even more.

Today’s episode is part of an ongoing series called Fight Club Stories — real interviews with real men from our private Fight Club community. These are everyday Christian men who are fighting for a bigger life and doing the work to grow.

My hope is that these stories inspire you to keep going, keep growing, and remember you’re not alone in the fight.

This week, I’m joined by my friend from across the pond — Nairn David — a young man from Scotland who’s been fighting forward and helping others do the same.

Conversation Highlights:

Nairn’s upbringing and early influences

The pivotal experiences that shaped his manhood His journey of faith and how he became a follower of Jesus

Real struggles and how he’s overcome them

How relationships and brotherhood shaped his personal growth

What godly masculinity means to him in today’s world His passion for health, fitness, and helping men get strong

Life lessons and what he’d tell his younger self

Final encouragement for every man listening today

Don’t Miss This:


If you want to surround yourself with other men who are fighting to live a better story — don’t do it alone. Apply to join the Fight Club for free at https://www.getinthefight.club.

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Thanks for listening — we’ll see you next time.

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Do you ever wish you could just hit “reset” on life? https://www.getinthefight.club/7 - Not sure where to start? Click here to learn how to change any area of your life in just one week - totally free!

Whether it’s a bad day, a tough season, or a stubborn habit that won’t go away — sometimes what we really need is a fresh start.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the Fresh Start Effect — a powerful psychological principle backed by behavioral science and Scripture. You’ll learn how certain dates, moments, or transitions in your life can be used to spark real and lasting change.

And most importantly, you’ll discover how to actually use those fresh starts to build better habits, become a better man, and grow into the person God meant for you to be.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

Why behavioral science says fresh starts actually work

How God built new mercies and “do-over” moments into your life

Practical ways to use Mondays, birthdays, and other “psychological mile markers” to build new habits

How to pair your fresh start with the Start Super Small System:
→ Goal → Really Want
→ Rewire → One small step
→ Remember → After-stack it
→ Reward → Celebrate every win

The truth: You don’t need a perfect track record — just a fresh start. 📖

Scriptures Mentioned:

Lamentations 3:22–23 (NLT) – “His mercies begin afresh each morning.”

2 Corinthians 5:17 (NLT) – “The old life is gone; a new life has begun!”

🎯 Ask Yourself:

What “fresh start” moment can I take advantage of right now?

What’s one super small step I could begin today?

What kind of man is God calling me to become — and what habit could move me in that direction?

🛠️ Resources:

👉 Join the free 7-Day Challenge & get the Start Super Small System here:
https://www.getinthefight.club/7

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Subscribe & hit the notification bell so you never miss a show.

Share it with a friend who could use a fresh start too.

How to Overcome Any Temptation: F.I.G.H.T.! 


If you've ever felt like temptation sneaks up and takes you out before you can even blink—you're not alone.

In this episode, Nate shares a powerful (and personal) story of losing control in a moment of road rage, and how it became a wake-up call to stop relying on willpower and start relying on a plan.

You'll learn a simple, five-step tool called The F.I.G.H.T. Method to help you overcome temptation before it wins. Whether your struggle is with lust, anger, overeating, anxiety, or anything else—this episode gives you a clear, godly strategy you can use today.

What You’ll Learn:

Why willpower alone isn’t enough to fight temptation

A 5-step method to respond wisely before it’s too late

How to calm your brain, invite God in, and take action

Scriptures that give strength in the moment of weakness Why secrecy is your enemy—and connection is your weapon

The F.I.G.H.T. Method:

F – Four Deep Breaths


Proverbs 16:32 (NLT)
“Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.”

I – Invite God In


1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)
“The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience… When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.”

G – Get Out of There


2 Timothy 2:22 (NLT)
“Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts…”

H – How Will You W.I.N.? (What’s Important Now?)


James 4:17 (NLT)
“It is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.”

T – Tell Somebody


James 5:16 (NLT)
“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed…”

Your Challenge This Week:

Pick one temptation or recurring struggle that keeps tripping you up. When it shows up—F.I.G.H.T. it. Don’t wait. Don’t go it alone. Use the method, invite God in, and take your next small win.

Resources Mentioned:

👉 Join the free 7-Day Challenge: www.getinthefight.club/7


Learn the Start Super Small System and build real change—one win at a time.

Share This Episode:

If this helped you, send it to a friend, share it in your men’s group, or post it online. It helps more Christian men stay in the fight and become who God made them to be.

Thanks for listening. Stay strong this week—and Get In The F.I.G.H.T.!

Fight Club Stories: With Lukas Stoute

In today’s episode of Fight Club Stories, I sit down with Lukas Stoute, a Christian man who’s decided to fight for something bigger in life. From childhood influences to personal adversity, Lukas opens up about what shaped him into the man he is today—and how his walk with Christ and connection to a brotherhood of men inside of Fight Club has helped him grow into more of the man he wants to be.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like you’re facing your battles alone—this episode will remind you that you’re not.

What We Talk About:

Lukas’s background, upbringing, and early life influences

The challenges he’s faced and what they taught him

His journey of faith and how Jesus became real to him

The role of relationships and community in shaping godly masculinity

Why Lukas joined Fight Club and what it’s meant to him

Encouragement for men who want to grow but feel stuck

Key Takeaways:

You don’t have to go it alone—every man needs a brotherhood.

Your story matters, even the hard parts. Especially the hard parts.

God uses pain and pressure to shape us for purpose.

Do the hard things...before they become even harder!

There is hope in Jesus.

Joining a Christ-centered men’s community can be a turning point.

Take the Next Step:

Want to surround yourself with men like Lukas who are fighting for more?
Join the FREE online Fight Club for Christian men who want to grow in honor, discipline, strength, and joy:
👉 www.getinthefight.club

📲 Subscribe & Share:

If Lukas’s story encouraged you, hit Subscribe, leave a quick review, or share this episode with a man who’s in the fight.
 YouTube: @GetInTheFight


Podcast available wherever you listen.

Tired of failing over and over again and feeling like you’re stuck for good? https://www.getinthefight.club/7  If so, join my free 7-Day Challenge and learn the Start Super Small System — change any area of your life in just one week. Get unstuck for good!

Ever feel like you’re always starting over?

You want to do the right thing.

You want to change.

But somehow, you keep ending up in the same place — discouraged, stuck, and asking, “What’s wrong with me?”

In this episode, I’ll walk you through:

Why you’re not failing because you’re weak — you’re failing because you’re worn out

A story about being stuck at 1% battery (and how it mirrors your soul)

The invitation Jesus gives to the weary and burned out

Why more willpower isn’t the answer — and what is

How the Start Super Small System gives you a new way to actually follow through

You’re not broken. You’re just drained.
And God’s not asking you to try harder — He’s inviting you to reset and start small.

What We Talk About:

Scripture References:

Matthew 11:28 (NLT) – “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.’”

Galatians 6:9 (NLT) – “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.”

Quote of the Day:

“You’re not failing because you’re weak — you’re failing because you’re worn out.
You don’t need more willpower. You need a new way.”

📲 Subscribe & Share:

If this episode encouraged you, hit Subscribe, leave a review, or share it with another man who’s feeling stuck or tired of falling short.
YouTube Channel: @GetInTheFight

🔔 Don’t miss next week’s episode — hit that notification button wherever you listen. Ready to stop failing and start following through?

Get the Start Super Small System — it’s free, simple, and built to help Christian men like you create habits that last. 👉 Start the 7-Day Challenge at https://www.getinthefight.club/7