On this episode Mark had a conversation with Chris Grainger from The Lion Within Us. Chris is a man on a mission. He developed an organization that supports the leadership development among Christian men. 

Chris Grainger is an example of how a common man can take on a big mission. His organization provides several ways for men to engage fully in their life. 

To learn more about The Lion Within Us, go here: https://thelionwithin.us/

To purchase his book: https://www.amazon.com/Unleashing-Lion-Within-Reflections-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0FR2GL7GL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2SD83U25AK3HG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0ecKCU1owBp0enrRL3jThjHatmkszk565FtJx5OEBNkjZuBhmhb_lWaoXP3pmaJGhN6GoO3iA29CjmyOPKOdc45jZ8OkRQMXqPJScPUP4IAHfk4ka5YqozcPh7ZFYS3ZFe78M5BD0Ho2_dYmEc_uYfx2mj_gYPm17OtPOC56ukcXyvE0mvszTe8IdM9fJbcp5s3HyIX3NoY-xBQPWvha-iMcCXLgZJ8zyKW1jCaiD3g.9_MpMzC1uNhkZTa0HtUP0tE-v51qCxnj2CN2rdNlpxU&dib_tag=se&keywords=chris+grainger&qid=1763330100&sprefix=chris+grainger%2Caps%2C561&sr=8-1

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Dan Oller recently published a book called "Forged." Mark sat down with him to discuss why he wrote this book. 

They also discussed the struggle of prioritizing life and how to determine what things are just distractions. Dan is on a quest to build a fruitful life. Below are four questions that he recommends people use for evaluating. 

1. What is the fruit of this activity? 
2. What is the consequence of this activity?
3. Are my kids or spouse going to have a negative consequence of what I am doing?
4. Am I involved in anything that is hindering my walk with God? 

Dan is also one of the men who contributed to the book "In the Game." 

Here is a link to Dan's book: https://www.amazon.com/Forged-Becoming-Man-God-Designed/dp/B0FJQNP5SS

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People were created by God to do life together in highly meaningful ways. But since the beginning, mankind has been more afraid of what happens between us than we are excited about what can happen between us. 

Mark shares about his experience in Junior High and High School where he felt disconnected from people, and meaning, and identity. 

We can create meaningful lives by doing simple things consistently. 

1. small meaningful things
2. small fun things
3. small invitations to connect together

Small things we do with others will lead to bigger things we can do with others. 

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Nate Stotler just released a book about his story. It's called "Success Through the Eyes of an Addict." In this episode you will hear his thoughts on the root cause of addiction and the pathway to finding freedom. 

Here is a link to his book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXTDFYWM

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Quawntay Adams, also known as Bosco, is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, author, and movie director. He also spent over 16 years in prison. 

After leaving prison in 2020 he produced a movie called "Bosco." This movie shares the story of a shocking escape he made from prison. During prison he also wrote a book called "Chasin Freedum." 

In this episode you will hear Bosco talk about where he learned about freedom and how he lives fearlessly. 

Here is the link to his book: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=chasin+freedum&crid=2WHJBWXMWX8O2&sprefix=chasin+freedum%2Caps%2C254&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

His movie can be found on several platforms. 

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In this episode Mark has a conversation with Jay Toral. Jay is a life long entrepreneur. Here about his many adventures, but you will also enjoy his theory that we can all see ourselves as business owners. 

Check out Jay's work here: https://croedu.com/

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Scott Linebrink is a former major league baseball player. Scott played several years of pro ball. He now helps other athletes prepare for life after sports. 

Scott has a podcast called "Get in the Game" where he interviews former athletes. Check it out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-spectrums-get-in-the-game/id1558521851

Scott also works with Pro Athletes Outreach. https://pao.org/

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Why is it so hard for men to open up and share what’s really on their hearts? In this episode, Mark unpacks the struggle men face with vulnerability and introduces a powerful metaphor that makes it easier to understand—and easier to talk. If you’ve ever felt the tension between being strong and being real, this conversation will help you see that opening up isn’t weakness, it’s strength.

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In this episode you will sit in on a conversation with Mark and Wave Carter about how to respond to the crisis of wondering about the deep things of life. 

"How do I experience the purpose of my heart in my real life?"

This is a battle for everyone. How do we embody the passion of our heart?

To purchase a copy of our newest book "In the Game": https://www.amazon.com/Game-Playbook-Overcoming-Rebuilding-Confidence/dp/B0F1D7K2P6

To donate to our work in the prison: https://markdelaney.com/donate/

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Jeremy Slayden found himself on the doorsteps of Major League Baseball. Ryan Howard, a former star with the Philadelphia Phillies once told him, "You're about to make a lot of money." In this episode you will hear about his experiences in life after the game ended for him. 

Many men struggle to find an adventurous life with teammates as an adult. You will hear what adventure and teammates look like for Jeremy now. 

If you are interested in this topic, you can order a copy of Mark's book "In the Game." Here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Playbook-Overcoming-Rebuilding-Confidence/dp/B0F1D7K2P6

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