Most men aren't lazy. They're uninitiated. Nobody ever told them what manhood actually requires, so they drift. Through their twenties, their marriages, their careers, waiting for something to click. And it never does, because this was never meant to happen alone.In Episode 6, John Puritz sits down with Cory Strolla, a man from inside the Uncommon Brotherhood, for a real conversation between two brothers about the drift, the initiation, and the room.What we get into:• Why men drift, and why it's the default, not a character flaw• Initiation into masculinity: who calls the man out of you, and what it costs when nobody does• Why the brotherhood has to be a closed, safe space, and what men finally say when it is• How that room shaped both of us into stronger men of God, husbands, and fathersIf you've been trying to figure this out by yourself, this one's for you.JOIN THE UNCOMMON BROTHERHOODThe Uncommon Brotherhood is a faith-based community built to help men break passivity, build discipline, and lead with purpose through the Six Pillars of Divine Masculinity: Faith, Family, Fitness, Firm, Friendships, Fun.→ Free Ebook, The Uncommon Man: @→ Join the 31-Day Challenge: @→ Book a 30-minute call with John: @nbrotherhoodIf this episode hit you, share it with one man who's drifting. One honest conversation can change the direction of a life.
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God may feel far away, but He has not moved.

The answer isn’t waiting around for a better feeling. 

The answer is consistent, daily pursuit.

Join me and let’s talk about what creates spiritual distance, what you need to examine, and what it looks like to start drawing near to God again.

The silent killer of masculinity isn't pornography, addiction, or even fear—it's comfort. In this solo episode, John Puritz gets straight to the point: No mission. No man. When a man trades purpose for ease, he doesn't just drift—he dies slowly, quietly, in front of the people who need him most.

John breaks down why comfort is anesthesia disguised as peace, what Scripture says about men built for mission, and what your passivity is really costing your wife, your kids, and your future. Then he gives you the practical swap: how to define your mission on paper, build your life around purpose instead of mood, and kill the easy escapes that keep you stuck.

You weren't made to stay comfortable. You were made for a mission—and it's not too late to pick it up. If this episode hits home, don't sit on it alone. Reach out and set up 30 minutes to talk.

Dr. Dean, a valued member of the UNCOMMON Brotherhood, shares his journey and how God got a hold of him in a big way, strengthened his faith, and exposed him to the UNCOMMON 31-Day Challenge.

Iron sharpens iron—but what actually happens when a man stops trying to do life alone?

In this episode of The UNCOMMON Brotherhood Podcast, John sits down with Brotherhood member Jim King for a conversation about what happens when men are willing to surround themselves with other men committed to growth, faith, accountability, and becoming who God designed them to be.

Jim shares his experience inside the UNCOMMON Brotherhood and the power of having men around you who aren't afraid to challenge you, encourage you, and walk beside you.

They discuss a powerful truth:

The deeper you go, the lighter you become.

Too many men carry things they were never meant to carry alone. We bury struggles, avoid difficult places, and convince ourselves that strength means handling everything ourselves. But real strength often begins when we're willing to go deeper—into our faith, our identity, our struggles, and the places in our lives that need to change.

And on the other side of that work is something many men desperately want:

Peace.

In this episode:

• Why men need genuine brotherhood
• What "iron sharpens iron" looks like in real life
• Why isolation keeps men stuck
• The power of being challenged by other men
• Why going deeper can actually make life feel lighter
• How doing the internal work produces greater peace
• What Jim has experienced through the UNCOMMON Brotherhood
• Why becoming UNCOMMON isn't about perfection—it's about refusing to drift

You weren't designed to become the man God created you to be alone.

It's time to find your iron.

Learn more about UNCOMMON and join the movement at uncommonbrotherhood.com

You're doing everything you know to do.

Working hard.
Paying the bills.
Taking care of your responsibilities.

So why does it still feel like something is missing?

The truth is, most men don't have an effort problem—they have a direction problem.

Join me for a live conversation as we explore why so many men feel stuck and discover the biblical principle that changes everything:

Identity comes before purpose.

In this 5–10 minute UNCOMMON Live, you'll learn:

• Why chasing goals alone leaves men empty.
• How culture has convinced us to define ourselves by what we do.
• How discovering your identity in God changes the direction of your life.
• One practical challenge you can apply immediately.

If you're ready to stop drifting and start living with purpose, this conversation is for you.