Episode 004:

How to Go from Success to Significance

Aaron Walker had it all: a great family, a string of successful businesses, and enough money to retire... twice! But something happened in his life that caused him to question whether any of it mattered. Was he living in significance? In our interview, Aaron shares the keys to his success and how living for significance has enhanced all areas of his life as he now builds up others through his book View from the Top and his Iron Sharpens Iron mastermind groups.

Episode 014:

Following the God of Big Dreams

Do you have big dreams? Are you called to do something more with your life but you're not sure what it is or even how it's going to happen? Today's guest, Mitch Matthews from the Dream. Think. Do. podcast, shares his story of going after a big dream and finding something even better when it seemed like the dream was no longer possible. Mitch comes with a perspective of having interviewed more than 300 dreamers on his podcast and having coached high-level executives for more than a decade. He talks about the faith that's required to chase a big dream and the many intangible benefits that appear along the way.

Episode 016:

How to Defeat Imposter Syndrome

Today's guest, Shane Sams from FlippedLifestyle.com, shares his story of overcoming Imposter Syndrome. As we dive into his story of battling the fears that almost kept him from starting numerous online businesses - including one where he coaches other people to create their own business - you'll find advice on how to overcome Imposter Syndrome in your own life... and of course, he answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 059:

Your Finances on FIRE: An interview with Brad Barrett from ChooseFI.com

If you're familiar at all with the FIRE movement - Financial Independence, Retire Early - you might have heard of Brad Barrett and his podcast co-host Jonathan Mendonsa, founders of ChooseFI.com. They are on a mission to change your magic number from a dollar amount to an age... and one that's potentially much younger than 65!

Brad joins us for a deep dive into what it means to choose financial independence instead of what's been taught to us by our parents and what's being touted by big financial planning firms. He makes the case of a series of small changes in your lifestyle that yield long-term wealth and - most importantly - fulfillment.

And of course, Brad answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 085:

Purity Parenting: Zach and Angela Miller on guiding our children to pure lives

Zach and Angela's ministry, Purity Parenting, was born out of a desire to support and coach parents amid a scattered and sometimes confusing landscape of content for parents who want to keep their children sexually pure.

In today's episode we'll talk about why this is such a big deal, how you can start talking about these issues with your child no matter how young -- or old! -- they are, and which resources can protect your home and empower the next generation.

Episode 080:

Transformational Masterminds: Steve Kinsley and a return to what really works

If you're at all familiar with personal development, you've likely heard of Napoleon Hill's classic Think and Grow Rich. In it, he popularized an age-old idea of a mastermind group as a means of solving problems, coming up with new ideas for business, and in general elevating one's level of existence.

Today's guest, Steve Kinsley, joins us to share what he has learned and how he has changed during his more than six years in a mastermind. His experience will demonstrate the vital elements that make this alliance more effective than any has has seen and why masterminds can be the key to transformation in your career and your life.

Episode 079:

The Importance of Identity: David Ask on being an entrepreneur and a father

What is the most important identity you can have? Is it what you do for work? Is it your role within your family? What about the legacy you'll leave behind?

While these are all important, today's guest proposes that our identity is something deeper and - ironically - simpler.

David Ask's identity shows up in many ways: as an entrepreneur, a husband, a father, a facilitator, and as a friend. Today we discuss why our identity is so important and how we can create an identity through line that creates integrity in everything we do.

Episode 078:

From Employee to Entrepreneur: Daniel Earhart on betting on yourself

Today's guest, Daniel Earhart, decided to leave behind what was by all accounts a pretty good job to pursue a business of his own, and he shares the anatomy of career disruption: the many decisions he had to make along the way and how he made them.

We also discuss the risks he took in starting his business and how - in his mind - staying at his job posed an even greater risk to his quality of life and to what he wants for his family.

Episode 077:

The Mentorship Challenge: Robin Jennings and our mandate to mentor

Who are the people who have made the biggest impact on your life? The ones who were available to give you advice when you had a difficult decision to make or who you could reach out to when you weren't sure how to handle a situation.

Today's guest, Robin Jennings, believes that whether or not you've had a mentor for the big moments in your life, you can - and must - be one for the younger generation. In his latest book, A Letter to the Church and the Next Generation, Jennings uses the book of James to frame a model for mentoring that not only challenges us to mentor others, but gives us the tools to do it.

Episode 076:

Leadership in the Attention Age: An interview with fighter pilot and leadership coach Wes Woodhouse

Today's guest, Wes Woodhouse, is a fighter pilot who has spent years enjoying the benefits of paying attention to the right things and studying the harm that a lack of attention presents, even to those of us who aren't flying jets. This interview will resonate with anyone who is interested in the changes that are coming as we transition from the Information Age to the Attention Age

Episode 065:

Influencing Our Nation: An interview with campaign coach Raz Shafer

In today's episode, campaign consultant and candidate coach Raz Shafer joins us to discuss how he plans to affect change in our country and the two questions he asks each political candidate he coaches that many politicians would benefit from asking themselves.

Episode 074:

Success Redefined: An interview with Tim Winders on his book, Coach

Author, podcaster, and executive coach Tim Winders joins us today to share insights from his new book, Coach: A story of success redefined; rather, he shares insights from his life that show up in the pages of the novel and that direct us to rethink much of what we're currently doing.  Tim challenges the standard definitions of success and gives us a simple way to think about our lives that's much more attainable for you and me.

Episode 073:

Strength with Motion: An interview with Lance Golinghorst on empowering others

Many people just like you and me are faced with a real problem that sits quietly in the backs of our minds every day: we don't know how to read the maps of our lives so we can get to our ultimate destination.  Fortunately, there are people like Lance Golinghorst who as coaches have learned the right questions to ask or can offer a hand back to those of us who aren't as far along to guide us through our next stage of life. 

Lance gives us insights into the world of coaching and we get to discuss in detail on one of the most important coaching roles we'll ever have: parenting. 

Episode 072:

Five Barriers to Your Potential: An interview with leadership and transition coach Dennis Volpe

If you have, the next question has to be: What's keeping me back from operating at my potential?

On today's show we're joined by leadership and transition coach Dennis Volpe, who has experienced every point on the potential continuum in his more than twenty years as a naval officer, sports coach, and now certified leadership and transition coach.  Dennis has a gift for meeting complicated questions like, "Why aren't I thriving?" and "What should I do next?" with simple paradigms that help you understand and act on clear steps to operating at your potential.

Episode 071:

Making the Sale of a Lifetime: An interview with Alex Demczak, co-author of The Sale

What if you had to choose between making a deal worth millions of dollars and living a life of integrity?  At face value, you'd likely choose the life of integrity, but for the main character in The Sale, a new book by Alex Demczak and Jon Gordon, the decision isn't that easy.

Alex joins us today for an engaging discussion about his latest book and the experiences that led to writing it.  The characters in his book lead us on a journey of deciding what's most important to us and why many of us aren't living in line with our values.  The Sale offers foundational principles for living with integrity that ensure we don't cut corners where it matters most.

Episode 070:

The Power of Your Relationships: An interview with Adam Connors from NetworkWise.com

According to today's guest, Adam Connors from NetworkWise, the key to improving your life in all sorts of areas is a surprising simple one: better relationships.  Adam started his company after reflecting on his life and realizing how much personal and career relationships had created opportunities not only for him but for many people around him.

After studying the common elements of important relationships in his life, Adam realized he had discovered consistent characteristics that he could teach to anyone, and NetworkWise was born.  Join us as we discuss what makes transformational relationships and hear Adam's answers to 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 069:

Permission to Be a Man: An interview with JD Crouse from the League of Elite Men

Today's guest, JD Crouse from the League of Elite Men, has lived on every point of the masculine continuum, but it wasn't until a few years ago that he discovered a mystery that was right in front of him the whole time: his true identity as a man. 

JD is on a mission to empower a generation of elite men, inviting them to live a life of significance that starts with realizing who they really are.  Join us for an authentic conversation and hear JD tackle 5 Big Questions for Dads.

Episode 068:

The Strategy of Sabbatical: An interview with Brian Mininger from Bear Creek Outdoor Living

Today's guest, Brian Mininger from Bear Creek Outdoor Living, joins us midway through his two-month sabbatical to share why he took it, how he took it, and what he's learning in his time away from work.  I think you'll enjoy the challenge of someone else's example: taking a long overdue break and taking time to answer a brand new set of 5 Big Questions about being a dad.

Episode 067:

Winning at Parenting: An interview with Christine Bright from ParentingGameWins.com

Today's guest, Christine Bright, has a bold proposition: you can win at parenting.  She created Parenting Game Wins after years of working with parents - especially dads - who wanted to do better with their kids but really didn't know how to.

Like most coaches, Christine learned how to win from losing, so make sure you listen to her stories of raising her son, their relationship today, and her take on 5 Big Questions. 

Episode 066:

Trying Marriage Another Way: An interview with pastor and author Scott LaPierre

Like many of us, early in his marriage Scott LaPierre tried doing things his way and, like many of us, he wasn't too pleased with the results.  So he hit the books - one in particular - to learn how to do marriage the right way.  

Join us for a conversation about what marriage is supposed to look like, how you can have a better marriage, and how this one area can affect all the rest.

Episode 065:

Making Success a Routine: With Jose Escobar from The Entrepreneur's Bookshelf

Jose cracked the code on morning routines - including an often overlooked secret to starting the day right - and improved every area of his life dramatically in just a few weeks.  Curious about whether it was a fluke, he coached a group of people and got the same level of results for them. 

Join us as we learn more about how Jose was able to make big changes in his life and an even bigger impact on others, including a ton of insight into how he gets the most gold from the many books we discuss.

Episode 064:

Your Business on Purpose: An interview with Scott Beebe from MyBusinessOnPurpose.com

Have you ever thought about owning your own business?  For many people, owning their own business is a dream: getting to choose your own projects, your own customers, your own schedule...

And then you talk to a small business owner and you hear a strikingly different story: doing work you don't enjoy just because you need the income, dealing with crazy demands from crazy clients, and spending long hours away from your family. 

Business coach Scott Beebe and his team rescue business owners from chaos by helping them focus on what really matters: their mission, vision, and values.  While that may seem overly simplistic or even irrelevant, Scott's clients will tell you that it works.

Episode 063:

Man Up to Your Identity: An interview with Adam French about owning your identity

For Adam French, author of the book Mandentity, his tumultuous youth was a decade in the rear view mirror, and his life as a husband, father, and pastor was going full speed.  But his past still caught up with him when he began experiencing bouts of crippling anxiety for no evident reason.
 
Adam's book - and today's conversation - is a slow walk through many of the things that trip up men of all ages in ways we might not immediately realize.  His candid review of his past and the journey to reconcile his relationships, his faith, and his true identity give us a roadmap for doing the same thing: becoming Men of Valor for ourselves and for those who matter most to us. 

Join us for a discussion about building a rock solid identity and listen in as Adam answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 062:

Marketing Your Mission: An interview with Paul Getter from InternetMarketingNerds.com

Self-proclaimed marketing nerd Paul Getter joins us today to tell us not only why we might not be making the impact we want with our message, but how we can make small adjustments to our marketing - and even our mission - to reach millions.

Paul draws on his more than twenty years of helping big names and small grow their businesses through the power of marketing.  He shares insights from his own story as well, revealing the power of desperation to move the first domino in our lives and how our mission can impact the missions of others.

And of course, Brad answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 061:

Intimacy Has an App!:  An interview with Dan Purcell on intimacy in marriage

On this Valentine's Day, we welcome Dan Purcell, husband, father of six, and app developer to discuss his app, Intimately Us, and more importantly why he created it.  Dan offers some crucial insights on what intimacy really means and how that might be different for men and women.   We also discuss why intimacy can be such an important factor in marital happiness (until it isn't) and even how our experience with intimacy can affect how we teach our kids about sex.

And of course, Brad answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 060:

What's Your Vision of Health?:  An interview with author and coach Jimmy Page

Today's conversation with author and health coach Jimmy Page is an examination of not only our health, but of the key ingredients to living an integrated life.  Jimmy's book, One Word, has reached more than one million people, and he shares how a simple strategy like One Word can transform not only your health, but the other Core Areas. 

Jimmy helps us realize the connection between our health and our identity and shares how the power of vision for your health can actually make daily and sometimes difficult decisions easier and even automatic.

Episode 059:

Your Finances on FIRE: An interview with Brad Barrett from ChooseFI.com

If you're familiar at all with the FIRE movement - Financial Independence, Retire Early - you might have heard of Brad Barrett and his podcast co-host Jonathan Mendonsa, founders of ChooseFI.com.  They are on a mission to change your magic number from a dollar amount to an age... and one that's potentially much younger than 65!

Brad joins us for a deep dive into what it means to choose financial independence instead of what's been taught to us by our parents and what's being touted by big financial planning firms.  He makes the case of a series of small changes in your lifestyle that yield long-term wealth and - most importantly - fulfillment.

And of course, Brad answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 058:

Leveling Up Your Marriage: An interview with Nick Matiash from The Evolved Man

Today's guest, Nick Matiash from The Evolved Man, took that same approach when he decided to get real with his relationships, particularly when he decided to become a husband and a father.  Using a deceptively simple approach to learning that he'd applied in other areas of his life, he set out to be a great husband and a great father, leveling up his skills one step at a time.

Nick shares his journey to now coaching men in their evolution from guy to man to husband to father and answers 5 Big Questions about how we can thrive in our marriages.  This is Made to Thrive!

Episode 057:

How to Become a King: An interview with Morgan Snyder from Wild at Heart

Morgan Snyder is inviting us to a much bigger calling: Becoming a King.  In his work with Wild at Heart and the Become Good Soil movement, Morgan has sought to answer deeper, truer questions, questions that most men don't have the guts to ask.

Join us for an exploration of what it takes to become the king of your family and of the mission you're called to, one that you might not yet know exists.  And, of course, Morgan answers 5 Big Questions about how each of us can thrive.  This is Made to Thrive!

Episode 056:

The Man Behind the Curtain: An Interview with Erik Dixon About the Power of Identity

In today's episode, we talk about your perception of who you are and how the world operates, and how this affects every part of your life.

Emotional Intelligence expert Erik Dixon has been studying and working with clients and businesses around the issue of identity for years.  Today he joins us to challenge vital paradigms that we've been holding onto for decades that have shaped our lives... but that don't have to. 

And, of course, Erik works through the 5 Big Questions to reveal what keeps so many of us from living more fulfilling, impactful lives.  Thanks for joining us on Made to Thrive!

Episode 055:

Fighting the Dad Bod with Cam Hall from FightTheDadBod.com

In today's episode, nutrition and lifestyle coach Cam Hall shares his physical transformation from fit and youthful to the dreaded dad bod, a condition that affects millions of dads who find themselves with little time to exercise and eat right.  With additional unwanted pounds came reduced energy and a real challenge to his identity.  How could he thrive in his health with the new demands on his time and the reorganization of priorities that faces every new father?

Cam answers these questions, and of course, he answers 5 Big Questions about why men aren't thriving in their health.  This is Made to Thrive!

Episode 054:

A Reasonable Ambition - An interview with Seth Buechley from Cathedral Consulting

In today's episode, we get to learn from seasoned business consultant Seth Buechley as we discuss his book, Ambition: Leading with gratitude.  Seth sold a company at age 27 and set out to make his mark on the world, only to find that being ambitious was a balancing act that required him to grow personally more than he first realized. 

Seth helps us learn how ambition can be an important part of our career journey as he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 053:

How to be a Front Row Dad - An interview with Jon Vroman from FrontRowDads.com

For years, our guest Jon Vroman spent his time and energy creating "front row" experiences for other people's children, especially those with life-threatening conditions. But all that time and energy spent elsewhere - even on a worthwhile endeavor - meant that his wife and his children were getting the leftovers. 

He leads a movement of dads who want to lead their families in alignment with their values, and he joins us to share his own ever-continuing journey of finding out what it takes to be a Front Row Dad.   And of course, answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 052: A Different View of Money - An interview with Lance Belline

In this episode, Lance Belline from Lighthouse Financial joins us to offer a different perspective on money, including how we need to see ourselves when we make financial decisions like paying taxes and saving for retirement. Lance's mission to help people avoid unnecessary taxes has become a movement as he attracts likeminded advisors and families to his firm and to his view of money.

Join us as Lance also answers 5 Big Questions about how to thrive in your finances. This is Made to Thrive!

Episode 051: How to Be Authentic - An interview with Ryan James Miller

today's conversation with Ryan Miller to provide some sanity and clarity to the conversation of being authentic, as he does in today's episode.  Ryan is a coach who helps people discover and focus on their authentic selves, freeing them from the bondage of other people's expectations and focusing on what truly matters.  

Join us as Ryan shares what he's learned on his own journey to authenticity and hear how he answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 050: Brotherhood in Real Time - An interview with Luciano Del Monte and friends

Today's conversation is so enjoyable.  I was introduced to Luciano Del Monte (aka, "Papa Luch") by my friend, Paul Edwards, and expected to discuss his decades of mentoring and leading other men.  Luch called an audible and invited two men he's been meeting with regularly for years and all of a sudden we have our first-ever group interview, replete with 5 Big Questions about how men can thrive in their relationships!

This interview truly is Made to Thrive.

Episode 049: The Four Pillars of Health: An interview with health coach Kevin Davis

today's conversation with Kevin Davis with these very questions in mind.  I knew health coaching existed, but I really wasn't sure if it was for me.   In fact, I really wasn't sure who it was for. 

If you're someone who values your health, you're going to love this episode.  Kevin reveals the type of person who would benefit from health coaching and explains the Four Pillars of Health, the keys to creating a vibrant, enjoyable life.  

And, of course, he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 048: Fix Your Mind - An interview with Erin Pheil

Erin Phiel from MindFixGroup.com was faced with a debilitating physical condition that affected every aspect of her life. When she one day realized that her biggest challenge was how she understood the problem, she began a journey to fix her mind and got her body back as a result. She now helps people from all walks of life uproot beliefs about themselves that are holding them back from a fulfilling life.

Join us for a potentially life-changing conversation and - of course - 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 047: Doing Faith Your Way - An interview with Joseph Warren 

Today's guest, Joseph Warren from The Broken Catholic podcast, was experiencing the same feelings. Despite being successful in business, his dating relationships were more a source of shame and dissatisfaction than they were a source of fulfillment. Tired of riding the hamster wheel of doing things his way, Joseph took a step he knew he needed to take but really didn't want to: he started working on his relationship with God. And the results were dramatic.

If you're doing faith your way, you may eventually find yourself at your limits. Learn how Joseph took the lid off his life by focusing on his faith and get his take on 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 046: The Anatomy of Marriage - An interview with Seth Studley

Marriage and family counselor Seth Studley had been helping couples navigate tough times for years before getting the ultimate wake-up call of his own: a black eye from his wife Melanie. 

Faced with the decision to either bail or use this as an opportunity to help others, Seth and Melanie chose the hard work that's required to change oneself, and today they share their journey to healing in podcasts, courses, and personal coaching.  

Seth speaks freely about why men aren't thriving in their marriages and how they can make meaningful progress as he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 045: Reboot Your Mission: An interview with Femi Doyle-Marshall

In today's episode, Femi Doyle-Marshall shares how he did a total reboot of his mission from health and fitness trainer and gym owner to author and coach of entrepreneurs.  His journey provides you and me with an outline for returning to our mission-focused life or rebooting our mission to embark on a totally new story. 

And of course, he tackles 5 Big Questions about why people aren't living out their Mission... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 044: The Mastery of Money: An interview with Adam Carroll

In today's episode, financial expert Adam Carroll shares insights from his book The Mastery of Money, making a bold claim that we can actually figure out how to make great decisions with our money on a consistent basis.  Adam draws from years of helping students and adults change the way they think about money and explains how you can build a bigger life without breaking the bank.  

And he dives into his personal journey with money by answering 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 043: The Real You Matters

Dr. Andy Garrett of AG Thrive is a licensed psychologist with years of experience helping people fix the areas of their lives that are problematic or unsatisfactory.  But he has a secret:  the root of most people's problems lies in their self-perception, who they think they are.

If you've listened to this podcast for more than two or three episodes, you can probably guess that he knows what works because he went through this process himself.  Andy shares his journey from rudderless to real and encourages you to develop your core beliefs about who you are, to enhance your very best qualities and attributes, and to live in alignment with the you that really matters & 5 Big Questions, here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 042: Moments of Fatherhood: An interview with Omar Barlow  

In today's episode, my good friend Omar Barlow explains that the biggest wins in being a father come in a series of moments, small windows of time that each dad gets with his children, but that not all dads recognize at the time. 

Omar shares lessons from his father and his grandfather that he still comes back to as he raises his three children and we tackle 5 Big Questions about fatherhood here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 041: Fitness Has to Be Fun: An interview with Curtis Hunnicutt

Today's guest, Curtis Hunnicutt, insists that working out not only can be fun... it has to be!  Curtis is an unlikely fitness coach: growing up an undersized kid, he shares how sports and exercise left him hurt and frustrated more times than not, and he gave up on exercise for years until he met someone who forever changed his perspective on fitness and fun. 

Now Curtis uses his personal transformation and willingness to be a guinea pig to help people from all walks of life reach their fitness goals & answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 040: Creating Career Transformation: An interview with career coach Anil Ramdin

Career coach Anil Ramdin presents a case for pursuing not a new career, but a new way to understand your career. That subtle change can make the difference between rewarding work and jobs that merely pay the bills. Anil also shares insights into what prevents many people from enjoying their careers and how they can find satisfaction without changing jobs as he tackles 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 039: What Is Real Faith? with Brian Robinson from RealFaithStories.com

Today's guest, Brian Robinson from RealFaithStories.com, shares his personal journey of success and faith and tells about the moment when he realized that what he believed in wasn't the same as living by it... and how he took the slow, sometimes painful steps to a new - and better - way to live.

Brian provides recommendations for how you can live by faith, including examples from his podcast as he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!  

Episode 038: Ignite Your Financial Freedom with career coach Clark Bradley

Financial coach Clark Bradley from IgnitingFinancialFreedom.com discusses the common pitfalls people face in their finances and how those decisions affect many other areas of our lives, including our relationships.  Clark candidly shares his story of digging his family out of $95,000 in consumer debt - not once but twice! - and how he and his wife finally got on the same page when it comes to their money habits. 

He provides some much-needed perspective about our love/hate relationship with money as he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 037: You'll Never Change - Nate Dukes on making a comeback

 Nate Dukes, who in his early twenties found himself addicted to drugs and in prison for stealing a car.  When he hit rock bottom, he was reminded of all the people who told him, "You'll never change."  But he also found a small group of people with a different message and was faced with a choice: Believe that he was no good or create a comeback.

Plus, he answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 036: Creating Your Relationship Basecamp

Warren Peterson from SignificantMan.com discusses the importance of having a relational basecamp, a group of people who offer support to each other through the peaks and valleys of life's journey.  His near-death story of discovering how few quality relationships he actually had will hit home for a lot of men who exist on superficial acquaintances with other guys, only to realize too late that they really need a basecamp of true friends.

You will find his answers to 5 Big Questions on creating a brotherhood here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 035: Who You Are Is How You Are

 Allen Arnold, shares his transformation from hard-charging corporate executive to thoughtful author, speaker, and consultant.  But his own journey needed to start with a look inward at what was shaping everything he did: his view of himself.

Allen's work with the Wild at Heart organization and his own books help men and women reclaim their true identity, a sense of self that is a firm foundation, ready for whatever the chaos of life throws at them.  

And we throw 5 Big Questions at him as well here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 034: You Get Married Every Year?

No matter what your experience with or perception of marriage, today's conversation with Evan Money is going to both challenge and inspire you... and it might even make you a little bit mad.  Evan's decades-long pursuit of his bride Susan has them getting married in a different state or country every year, and he talks at length about his decision to create a marriage that was different from the ones he saw around him and why so few do the same.

And of course, Evan answers 5 Big Questions about marriage here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 033: How to Workout From Wherever

Jim Gromer, from MyWhereverWorkout.com, shares his story of being on the road too often for work and how he solved the problem of working out without having a gym nearby.  Jim also gives us some inspiration, revealing statistics about how little effort it actually takes to extend your life expectancy by years!

Of course, we also tackle 5 Big Questions about men and their health here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 032: The Career That Finds You!

If you're like Paul Edwards, you just keep bouncing around from job to job, continually dissatisfied and frustrated, until one day you realize that you're the reason your career isn't what it could be.  And then you finally do something about it.

Paul's company, The Ghost and the Machine, was born out of a deep, quiet urging about his career that couldn't be met by the numerous jobs he took over twenty years.  After relying on others to provide the satisfaction that comes with work well done, Paul realized how to create a rewarding career using the resources at hand.

Paul also answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 031: Sitting with God

Rich Lewis, the author of Sitting with God, shares his experience of discovering centering prayer, his gradual formation of the regular practice, and how it has changed his view of God and himself.  If your spiritual practices are feeling a little thin, Rich explains why it might be better to stop striving so hard and just sit for a few minutes.

And of course, Rich answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 030: Live the Life You Choose!

Russ Hedge, provides refreshingly simple advice for those of us who can sometimes be confused and consternated by life.  His book, Befuddled? Live the Life You Choose, draws from his wide array of experiences to offer wisdom that you can immediately apply, creating a mission-driven life that makes your experience and that of those around you more full and rewarding.

Russ also contributes to my upcoming book, Why Aren't Men Thriving?, as he answers an adapted 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 029: Educating, Planning, and Investing

David Littlejohn, presents his simple, straightforward approach to reaching your financial goals that involves a lot more than terms like rate of return and fee-for-service.  Relying on his more than twenty years as an advisor, David reveals what it takes to create a successful relationship with your money and answers 5 Big Questions about why men often struggle to thrive in their finances.

Episode 028: Rescued From Victim Mentality
An interview with Joel Cochran about what holds us back

Today's guest, Joel Cochran from Proclivity.co, tackles this difficult topic, revealing insights into victim mentality and how it holds us back in all areas of our lives.  He shares his personal goal of freeing one million people from this mindset and answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 027: The Challenge of Legacy
An interview with Blake Brewer from the Legacy Letter Challenge

Today's guest is Blake Brewer, founder of The Legacy Letter Challenge.  Blake experienced a tragedy in his late teens that forever changed his relationship with his father and his desire to live a legacy for his children once they were born.  He tells his story of loss, the gift his father gave him, and his burning desire to help fathers write a legacy letter.

We also take an adapted look at 5 Big Questions as we examine the major pitfalls that keep men from being great dads... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 026: How to Thrive in Your Health: An interview with Nathan Simmers

Today's guest, Nathan Simmers from Practical Nutrition and Fitness, offers a refreshingly attainable definition of health and shares his own journey to health and to a life of helping others reach their fitness goals.

If physical health has always been a mystery to you, our interview with Nathan might be a breath of fresh air, inspiring you to start living healthfully today.

And, of course, Nathan answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 025: Why Aren't Men Thriving?
The beginning of the journey to answer that question

As While most of our episodes begin with a rhetorical question, today we're going to ask one we won't answer by the end of the show: "Why aren't men thriving?"

Of course, you could ask the same for women, so this question isn't to their exclusion, but as a man who's raising four boys, I've had difficulty providing them examples of men who are thriving in the 7 Core Areas.  In fact, I've begun to wonder whether it's even possible to thrive - to be fully alive - in all areas of your life.

Today begins a journey of finding the answer to those questions.  You're going to learn more about my story and my plan to write a book that provides men a resource for understanding why they aren't thriving and how they can start.

Find out more, here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 024: Parenting as an Act of Faith
An interview with Meg Glesener from Letters from Home

As boxer Mike Tyson famously said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth."  I can think of few descriptions more appropriate for today's topic: parenting.  From managing the unpredictable emotions of your child, the unwritten expectations of your spouse, and the nagging fear that you're doing it all wrong, parenting is one of the biggest challenges you'll face... and one of life's great rewards.

In this episode, Meg Glesener, host of the Letters from Home podcast, shares her up and down journey raising eight children and how she continues to navigate her role as a wife, mother, and now grandmother.  Meg's wisdom will give you the perspective you need no matter what stage of parenting you're in.  

And of course, Meg answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 023: Keeping the Faith in College
An interview with Chris Render from MyCollegeSuccessCoach.com

Today's guest, Chris Render from MyCollegeSuccessCoach.com, discusses his new coaching program, "Keeping the Faith".  Drawn from his work with high school students for the past two decades, this one-month group dynamic helps students define what they want from their college experience and even provides a roadmap to making the most of their faith in college. 

If you're a parent, pastor, or educator who's worried about the statistics facing our high school students after graduation, you'll want to listen to this episode and share it with others. 

Oh, and Chris answers 5 Big Questions about today's high schoolers... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 022: Why Should I Forgive?
An interview with Derek Stone, author and business owner

In today's episode, we interview Derek Stone, author of Why Should I Forgive?.  His book details the difficult circumstances of his childhood and the victory he found in forgiveness - not only for the people who hurt him, but for the one person who should have been there to protect him. 

If you're resisting forgiving someone, Derek shares how it might be the one thing that will free you in every area of your life and offers a surprisingly practical strategy for making this most important decision.  And, of course, he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 021: Living a Purpose-Driven Life
A review of Rick Warren's classic book

In this month's book review, we examine Rick Warren's classic bestseller, The Purpose-Driven Life to learn more about not only why you're here, but how you can use your God-given gifts to life with purpose.

Learn more, here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 020: Creating Meaning in the Mundane
An interview with Phil James from SimpliCollege.com

Bryan Hendley shared his vision for finding purpose with The Purpose Project, a challenge to not only find your purpose, but to live each day with purpose.  Today's guest, Phil James, from SimpliCollege.com, is living proof of that perspective, finding a variety of ways to live his purpose throughout a career and life filled with unexpected twists and turns.  

Join us to find out what Phil's purpose is and how it has impacted his relationships, his career, and his faith on a daily basis.  And of course, he'll answer 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 018: Living Life on Purpose
An interview with Dr. Bryan Hendley with The Purpose Project

In today's episode, Dr. Bryan Hendley walks us through the highlights of his program, The Purpose Project, which was created to answer that big question but actually provides us the answer to an even better question.  

And, of course, he'll answer 5 Big Questions of his own here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 016: How to Defeat Imposter Syndrome
An interview with Shane Sams from FlippedLifestyle.com

Today's guest, Shane Sams from FlippedLifestyle.com, shares his story of overcoming Imposter Syndrome.  As we dive into his story of battling the fears that almost kept him from starting numerous online businesses - including one where he coaches other people to create their own business - you'll find advice on how to overcome Imposter Syndrome in your own life... and of course, he answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 014: Following the God of Big Dreams
An interview with Mitch Matthews from the Dream.Think.Do. podcast

Do you have big dreams?  Are you called to do something more with your life but you're not sure what it is or even how it's going to happen?  Today's guest, Mitch Matthews from the Dream. Think. Do. podcast, shares his story of going after a big dream and finding something even better when it seemed like the dream was no longer possible.  Mitch comes with a perspective of having interviewed more than 300 dreamers on his podcast and having coached high-level executives for more than a decade.   He talks about the faith that's required to chase a big dream and the many intangible benefits that appear along the way... and of course, he answers 5 Big Questions!

Episode 012: Creating a Budget to Thrive Financially: An interview with Jenn Trinidad from BudgetDivas.com

What do you think about when you hear the word "money"?  What about the word "budget"?  If you'd rather have a root canal than talk about money, you need to listen to this episode because your relationship with money might be keeping you from thriving.  In this episode, Jenn Trinidad from BudgetDivas.com shares her story of working out of $90,000 in debt and how it has been a key to thriving in other areas of her life.  If you've heard of Dave Ramsey's "baby steps" but haven't followed through on his advice, Jenn offers coaching on moving toward your financial goals and - of course - answers 5 Big Questions on Made to Thrive!  

You can learn more about Jenn and her financial coaching at budgetdivas.com.

If you want to determine your level of thriving in all 7 Core Areas, head to amithriving.com for your free assessment. 

Episode 010: Permission to Fail: An interview with Gregg Guerrerio from the R5 Co-lab

Do you have permission to fail?  Whether you're starting a new business, a new relationship, a new season of life, is failure an option?  Or is your identity too tied to your performance that you won't try something new because there's too much at risk?  Today's guest, Gregg Guerrerio, shares his perspective on taking risks and encourages you to adopt a "permission to fail" mindset because of what he has discovered along his journey.  And of course, he answers 5 Big Questions on Made to Thrive!  You can get your free assessment with recommendations at AmIThriving.com.  Show notes for this episode are at madetothrive.coach/010.

Find out more, here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 009: Making the Leap: A review of The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

Are you living life at the highest level?  If you're not, what's holding you back?  Each month we review a book that encourages, equips, and empowers us to thrive, and this month's book will not only explain why you might not be living life to its fullest but how you can begin to.  This month's book is The Big Leap: Conquer your hidden fear and take life to the next level by Gay Hendricks.  We define the Upper Limit Problem and discuss the four zones people live in: Incompetence, Competence, Excellence, and Genius, revealing one of the biggest reasons people choose not to live in their Zone of Genius.  Enter to win a free copy of The Big Leap at madetothrive.coach/book and get your free assessment of the 7 Core Areas at amithriving.com. 

Episode 008: A Life of Ministry, a Life of Faith: An interview with FCA's Ted Brunner

The journey of faith is a combination of certainty and uncertainty, and often at the same time!  Today on Made to Thrive, Ted Brunner shares his completely non-linear journey to full-time ministry, including waiting two years after leaving his job to begin his work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.  His story of navigating the clear and cloudy seasons of serving God will encourage you and invite you to fully live your own story of faith. Find out more, here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 007: Coach's Corner: Finding a Fulfilling Career... or Making Your Career More Fulfilling!

If you're starting your career or looking for a fresh start, how do you know which opportunities will bring fulfillment and which will bring frustration?  On today's episode we look back at Monday's conversation with career coach Curtis Swisher (Episode 006), digging into some of the keys he shared about finding "open doors" and "stop signs" in your career.  Plus, we share our Career Keys short course, which listeners can access for free by visiting madetothrive.coach/careerkeys.  Career Keys is a step-by-step lesson in finding out which of the seven keys to career satisfaction are most important to them and how knowing them can improve their resume, their job search, and their work/life balance!  Show notes at madetothrive.coach/007

Episode 006: How to Thrive in Your Career... and After

Are you thriving in your career?  While some people enjoy long, fulfilling careers, many trudge through most of their lives in jobs that don't use their natural abilities or make the impact they wish they did.  Today's guest is Curtis Swisher from MyCareerQuest.com, and he shares the many lessons he learned from three decades at a Fortune 500 company and the years immediately following his unexpected retirement.  Now a career coach, Curtis reveals how he pivoted twice to avoid layoffs and how he used his workplace as a mission field.  Enjoy our conversation with Curtis and - of course - Find Answers to 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive! 

Episode 005: Coach's Corner - What's the Difference Between Success and Significance?

On our Friday's Coach's Corner, we look back at Monday's episode (004 with View From the Top's Aaron Walker!).  We take a fresh look at the adage, "Work like it depends on you; pray like it depends on God." to better understand how that paradox actually makes sense in our lives.  The majority of the episode is a deep dive into the sometimes contrasting definitions of success and significance and how our motivations to achieve either might point to a deeper longing for meaning.  Listeners are welcome to view the video presentation at madetothrive.coach/005 and to determine which areas of their lives they'd like to have significance by taking the free assessment at amithriving.com.

Episode 004: How to Go from Success to Significance

Aaron Walker had it all: a great family, a string of successful businesses, and enough money to retire... twice!  But something happened in his life that caused him to question whether any of it mattered.  Was he living in significance?  In our interview, Aaron shares the keys to his success and how living for significance has enhanced all areas of his life as he now builds up others through his book View from the Top and his Iron Sharpens Iron mastermind groups.

Find out more, here on Made to Thrive!

Episode 002: Combining Your Faith and Your Passion

If you're someone who has a passion for something and aren't sure how to integrate your faith into it, you're going to love this episode!  Coach Zeric Martinez has been coaching football up and down the Front Range of Colorado for the past 23 years, and his current role as head coach of the Pop Warner Mountain Lions in Highlands Ranch allows him to seamlessly combine his faith in God with his passion for football.  Listen as he shares why his faith and passion for football are so important to him and what he seeks to teach boys about sports and life. 
Learn more, here on Made to Thrive!