Vertical Pursuit

We can’t take anything with us after we leave our temporary home, and the most important thing we leave behind is the impact we had on others. Living intentionally, and being available, should be our number-one goal in life. Practically speaking, how do we do that? In this episode, we talk about your legacy, the power of fatherhood, and the conspiracy to attack families.

The one and only Dozer Dave Turin has been a fixture on Discover Channel for well over a decade. And, striking gold to him doesn’t necessarily mean what you think it does. Leading by example, using his platform, and leveraging his influence as a leader of men is what drives him.

What is your spiritual gift? How are you using it? How are you leveraging what you have to impact the lives around you? Seizing the opportunities around you to make the most of every relationship, difficulty, and achievement, is what we are called to do.

A common thing these days is when men say they feel “under attack.” They often can’t describe it, but it’s often a voice, or even a feeling, that they don’t have what it takes. This is a deep dive into scripture, and what we can learn from what the Word tells us about the wars that are waged inside of us.

Self-destruction is often born in isolation. What keeps men from creating the relationships, and community, that can help us overcome doubts and fears, that when left alone can lead to self-doubt, and in the worst cases, suicide?

In this episode we discuss the part of life that is scary and unsettling-death. It’s certainly no fun to think about, but with suffering all around us, and many bad things that happen to good people, what do we do with that? How do we process that? What are we called to believe about death and the beyond? It’s okay to not only think about it, but to ask questions about it. Processing mysteries, like death, in conversations with your inner-circles, can be spiritually healthy and productive.

NFL quarterback Sean Mannion became a legend at Oregon State, where he re-wrote the record books. He recently found himself starting an NFL game for the Minnesota Vikings at Lambeau Field, across from the NFL’s MVP. Life as a backup can be challenging, but it’s also revealed his true calling- being a leader of men and leveraging his platform to influence those around him. In this episode, Sean talks about his road to the NFL, and what keeps him motivated in an uncertain world.

We live in a world that finds it hard to answer the simple questions, “What is a woman” or “What is a man”? Culture has led us down a path of confusion and chaos. Masculinity doesn’t have to be a mystery. In this episode we expose the reasons why we struggle to define these terms and explain the source for defining what authentic manhood can look like.

In this episode, we sit down with Geoff Walsh, and hear his story about how he went from being a very successful banker, to wearing a number in federal prison, and how it turned into the biggest blessing in his life. He describes the process of being dropped off by his wife and kids at prison, then losing them, being isolated in hell on Earth, and then meeting some men who would help him with his rebirth. Sometimes gifts come in unusual packaging.

In this podcast launch long time friends and Co-Hosts Mike Barrett and Mike Tatlock share their story and passion to create an honest and provoking podcast that reaches men where they are. Years of their private campfire conversations are now being shared out in the open with a desire to fuel men and be a source of encouragement and inspiration. Their desire to have real and honest discussions around the topics and issues that men really want to talk about.