In the episode Mark has a conversation with Aaron Goodman about how human beings change. In Aaron's words, "Vulnerability is the tipping point of change." 

Change is hard. We oftentimes try to change by doing something impressive, or powerful. But we actually change through the pathway of being vulnerable. 

In this episode Mark talked about The Purpose Challenge. If you would like to be a part of this free opportunity simply text the word purpose to 918-401-9608. 

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What if failure wasn't fatal... but your compass?

You've tried. You've failed. You've wondered if hope even matters anymore.A Failure's Guide to SUCCESS is a raw, honest roadmap for anyone who's ever hit a wall, lost their spark, or questioned their purpose. It's not another hype-filled self-help book about winning or grinding harder. It's a practical guide to rebuilding from the inside out - learning to turn setbacks into strength and failure into fuel.

Because success isn't about never falling.
It's about what you do after you hit the ground.Through powerful storytelling, grounded reflection, and faith-rooted wisdom, Paul S. Germo - known as the Chief Failure Analyst(TM) - helps you see that failure doesn't define you. It refines you. Each chapter shows you how to stop quitting halfway, rediscover the dream you left behind, and rebuild a life that fits who you really are.

Here is a link to Paul's book: https://www.amazon.com/Failures-Guide-SUCCESS-Failure-Final/dp/B0FXBHNJ1P

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In this episode Mark brings back a previous guest. Daniel Dolan is a leader of men, a family man, and a godly man. 

You often hear people say, "I have an addictive personality." Daniel and Mark give their thoughts on this comment and talk about how men can live out a passionate life. 

If you live in the Tulsa area, Daniel's group takes place on Sunday mornings at 6:00am in Owasso. Send me an email for more details: [email protected]

In this episode we mentioned our book, "In the Game." Here is a link if you would like to purchase that book. https://markdelaney.com/game/

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How does a man lead in his own home? I think it’s fair to say that most of us men start a family without any concept of what it means to lead in the home. It does not take long before a man’s lack of confidence as a leader begins to show up. 

Leading outside of the home has challenges for sure, but the dynamics of leading in the home are different. It is easier to be an effective leader in the board room than it is in the living room. 

Here are principles for how to effectively lead in the home. 

1. Realize that great leadership is servant leadership. Instead of seeing yourself as being the one with all of the answers, be the man who keeps your eyes on the needs of your family. 
2. Realize that servant leadership is not weak or passive. You serve your wife’s heart, but you do not cower to her insecurities. 

Servant leadership is not weak leadership.

Servant leadership is not about being weak or gentle. 

1. It’s not about cowering to the insecurities of those you lead. 
2. It’s not about cowering to the fears of those you lead. 
3. It’s not about cowering to the selfishness of those you lead. 

Don’t be offended at weaknesses you see in your wife and kids. You get to be like a football coach who sees things that can threaten our ability to win. This is a conflict. You want to just serve, but you have to help people see the adversity. 

If you ignore the tension that you feel about…you will cause conflict to grow. You will cause distance between you and your spouse in how you believe. This causes you to grow apart. 

Examples:

• spending too much on vacation and straining the budget. 
• Kids sleeping in the bed too long into life. 
• Lack of discipline, or too much discipline. 
• Concerns over extended family. 

If you don’t learn to share your thoughts….your wife will not know how to respond to you when you do share your thoughts. She may think you are disconnected, or just not interested. She will think she needs to take charge more. (Don’t put your wife in the position of trying to solve you. Share your heart.) 

If you are interested in the course, The Confident Father, here is the link for that:

https://courses.markdelaney.com/the-confident-father

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In this episode Adena has a conversation with Robin Goad. Robin Goad spent most of her life building a successful career while compartmentalizing her pain in her personal life. After decades of surviving, she took a very courageous step to share her story, which was the catalyst for her transformed life. By facing what was holding her back, she found new life through vulnerability, authenticity, and surrender.  She is launching her book, Girl by Birth, Woman by Fire, in January 2026, which shares her story of relationships, corporate success, and personal health. In this podcast, we introduce you to Robin, and she shares a gem from her book about how to discover your personal Super Power. 

Here is a link to her book along with a description: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1967587442?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_83464890TK656EXYGTMR&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_83464890TK656EXYGTMR&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_83464890TK656EXYGTMR&bestFormat=true

Too many women are running on empty, trying to hold everything together while quietly wondering where they slowly disappeared in the process.

We get so busy meeting everyone else’s expectations and needs that we forget to ask what we really want, who we truly are, and what sets our souls on fire.

Robin Goad knows what it’s like to lose yourself in the noise and the pressure. Through honest stories, hard-won lessons, and raw reflection, she helps you strip away the “shoulds” and reconnect with the woman underneath, the one who is strong, wise, and ready to rise.

Ask yourself:

• Do you ever feel like you’ve forgotten who you are?
• Are you tired of pretending everything’s fine when it isn’t?
• Have you been waiting for permission to finally put yourself first?
• Do you want to feel more confident, grounded, and free?

If you answered YES, Girl by Birth, Woman by Fire is the missing piece you’ve been looking for.

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Chris Avery is a Faith-First Performance Coach and founder of Run with Christ Blueprint, helping men move from fear to mission with emotional resilience and grounded faith. He’s run over 1,400 consecutive days, coached more than 1,000 men, and averages 17 miles every day. In 2027, he and his family will tackle Chris Runs America, a full year running a marathon-plus daily around the entire perimeter of the United States, making purpose and obedience a family legacy on the move.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/chris.avery.9083/

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https://chrisrunsamerica.com/

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Mark sits down for a conversation with Carter Anderson. Carter discussed his desire to live a proactive life in spite of the fact that life is unpredictable. Carter believes the predictable life does not exist. Those who try to make their life predictable will find it to be empty. 

If you would like to sign up for Carter's email simply click the link below. 

https://subscribepage.io/5O2Yxu

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Mark and Adena sit down to discuss how to examine your life, or marriage by doing a S.W.O.T. analysis. 

1. Strengths

2. Weaknesses

3. Opportunities

4. Threats

If you are interested in partnering with us, you can donate here: https://markdelaney.com/donate/

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Mark and Adena made this short episode to give parents a hands on idea to teach to their kids. The pine cone demonstrates a fascinating principle about life. 

People who are open can both give and gift and receive the gift of others. But people who are closed will block of the opportunities they could have with people. 

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Does Christmas bring you opportunities, or obligations? Or both?

What gift should I bring? What dish should I make? What outfit should I wear? How do I set the timer for the Christmas lights?

The holiday season can put a lot of pressure on us. This pressure keeps us from fully experiencing joy and meaning. This year, what if you turn down the pressure and turn up the purpose? This can happen if you approach the season intentionally. Here are a few simple ways to do that:

1. Choose a plan that fits your budget

There are countless meaningful ways to celebrate Christmas. Look at your budget and let your heart dream within it.

We often think more money will fix everything, but imagination creates far more than money can buy. Last Friday my wife and I picked up friends and helped someone decorate their home. The only cost was time, but the meaning and fun was very high.

2. Choose experiences

December is filled with opportunities: light displays, concerts, gatherings, car rides with Christmas tunes.

Instead of asking, "What can I buy?" ask, "What can we do together?"

Most years, I make ornaments on a lathe in my garage and invite friends to join me. It's simple, fun, and relational.

3. Choose small things

Big gifts look amazing in commercials, but most people don't need them, and many can't afford them.

Instead of one big gift, scatter small acts of kindness throughout the month. Deliver a special coffee. Drop off baked goods. Invite someone to watch a game.

A friend of ours runs a cookie business. Every year we volunteer a couple hours to help box orders. It's small, but fun and meaningful.

4. Choose confidence and communicate

When you set an intentional plan, communicate it. You might relieve others of pressure they've been carrying silently.

At Thanksgiving, I shared our plan: "If you need anything during December, a cup of coffee, cocoa, anything, just send a text." Sharing this opened up conversation and set a tone for the entire family.

5. Choose to lead

If you have kids, they need to be taught how to celebrate Christmas.

Instead of feeling pressured to spoil them, show them what it means to give. Let them experience the joy of serving others. These are the memories that shape them for life.

This season, choose purpose over pressure.

You don't have to keep up with culture's pace.

You get to choose what matters, and then live it.

If you would like to donate to help with the inmates in prison, or with the students in school, here is the link: https://markdelaney.com/donate/

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