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Ep. 79 | Strong Homes, Intentional Parenting, and Hard Work with C.R. Wiley May 05, 2023

In this episode, Nathan has an in-depth discussion with Pastor C.R. Wiley on the importance of mechanical competency, personal agency, and strategies for how families can be more productive and profitable for God’s glory. Pastor C.R. Wiley shares wisdom and insight from a vibrant career in general contracting, real estate investing, and ministry and offers practical advice for building strong homes through family businesses.

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Ep. 78 | Family of Families Apr 28, 2023

You're meant experience life with other familes in rich fellowship - with featsting and singing - all week long! Nathan explains why he's gone all in on church and what that looks like to have a family of families!

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Ep. 77 | Too Many Targets? Apr 21, 2023

Are you distracted from THE OBJECTIVE and getting caught up in things you shouldn’t be doing? Nathan talks about ways he’s trying to clarify the mission for himelf, his family, business, and community. When each of us is faithful building the section of the wall directly in front of us, we will form a solid foundation for the world!

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Ep. 76 | Real Men in a Fake World w/ Michael Foster Apr 14, 2023

In this interview, Michael Foster imparts practical wisdom (the map and compass) to get you heading in the right direction, and then encourages you to start walking. He shares how he structures his week for maximum productivity, why being respected is better than being liked, how to find a good church, and how men should conduct themselves in real life AND online.

Be sure to check out his new documentary: It’s Good To Be A Man: Map to Manhood out today (14 April 2023) on Cannon+!

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Ep. 75 | Q&A: Rites of Passage, Education, and Goals Apr 07, 2023

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[0:50] "When do you feel like you became a man?"

[13:10] "What would be your ideal scenario for church community educating their children?"

[34:00] "What are your goals for the next year?" & "Have you set up your daily environment or routines to get the most out of life and achieve those goals?"

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Ep. 74 | The Crises of the Sexes (and what to do about it) w/ Pastor Rich Lusk Mar 31, 2023

Men and women rise or fall together. It is a dance that God has wired into the created order. In this week’s conversation, I talk with Pastor Rich Lusk about the responsibly men, woman, the family, and the church have in fixing what is going on in the culture at large. We also discuss, how effeminate pastors and unfaithful churches have made the problem worse!

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Ep. 73 | Hard Conversations Mar 24, 2023

Are you willing to have hard conversations with your spouse, kids, friends, and clients OR do you abdicate the responsibility you have to be straightforward and honest with them? This week I share what I recently learned from the book The Motive, and how I’ve been applying it with great success in my life!

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Ep. 72 | Food Freedom, Household Management, and Education w/ John Moody Mar 17, 2023

This week I bring you my conversation John Moody, a loving husband, father, and owner of multiple family enterprises. We talk about his upcoming Rogue Food conference at Polyface Farm. We also talk about how he is raising his boys be masculine when education is mostly run by women. We discuss the role of the church, fathers, and mothers in education and some of our own personal tools and experiences in this area.

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Ep. 71 | Work: Soul Draining or Sacramental? Mar 10, 2023

In this week’s episode, Nathan shares how he’s changed his mindset about work since leaving his government job and starting his companies. You’ll learn how he handles what can feel like “soul crushing” labor. Also, he share’s what Benedictine monks taught him at one of the lowest points of his entrepreneurial journey.

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Ep. 70 | Taking Risks and Building Community w/ Larson Hicks Mar 03, 2023

In this week’s conversation with Larson Hicks – a husband, father, business owner, and church planter – we talk about taking risks, dating, providing for your family, creating community, and why a lot of our problems today can be traced back to an improper understanding of our roles as male and female made in God’s image. Larson shares how spiritual formation helped his family navigate tragedy and provides some words of wisdom for those in search of strong relationships and community.

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Ep. 69 | The Path Ahead with Pastor Bill Bivans Feb 24, 2023

This week, Nathan has a conversation with Pastor Bill Bivans the pastor emeritus of Sandhills Presbyterian Church and faithful husband, father, and grandfather. Pastor Bivans shares lessons from his headstrong youthful days all the way to dying (multiple times)! This conversation will be an encouragement to the young and old alike. There are older men in your immediate social circles that have walked the path ahead of you. They have hard earned wisdom that you need for what you are facing today. Ask them for help and input often!

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Ep. 68 | Worst Case Really That Bad? - Perspective on Taking Risks Feb 17, 2023

“Every man dies. Not every man really lives.” – William Wallace… We love the movie Braveheart, but when it comes to taking risks in our own lives we sometimes falter. In this episode, Nathan explains why not taking risks is the riskiest course of action. Get some perspective to take the leap in your own life by listening to the full episode now!

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Ep. 67 | Thriving Family Businesses w/ Michael Kilpatrick Feb 10, 2023

This week, Nathan talks to Michael Kilpatrick a farmer, educator, and inventor. Michael is also the host of the top-rated Thriving Farmer Podcast and Thriving Farmer Summit series which has been viewed by over 50,000 farmers. In this interview, Michael describes the struggles and rewards that come from starting and running multiple small businesses and how he's raising his kids to work in (but not resent) the family. Michael also explains how to gain the skills required to be your own boss.

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Ep. 66 | Time-tested money-making hack… Feb 03, 2023

Do this six days a week until you die, and you're guaranteed to be rich! Nathan shares what he started doing at 5 and hasn't quit doing since. Don’t delay! Start today!

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Ep. 65 | Are You On Mission or Just Running Errands? Jan 27, 2023

If you weren't allowed to talk, would someone be able to accurately judge what you believe is important by your actions alone? Are you spending your time wisely moving with purpose toward the mission you’ve been given to complete? In this episode, Nathan shares what he’s learning about time and how he’s intentionally allocating it to accomplish what really matters. He also shares some practical systems and resources that help him prioritize family while also accomplishing his personal and professional goals.

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Ep. 64 | Building Anti-Fragile Communities w/ Joel Salatin Jan 20, 2023

Joel Salatin is a farmer who needs no introduction in the homesteading and food freedom community. He's a thought leader and advocate for regenerative agriculture globally, but still enjoys running a chainsaw and woodchipper on his farm in Virginia. In this episode, Nathan gets practical advice form Joel for people seeking to "disentangle" themselves from the negative things in our culture. Joel shares several ways to channel your anxiety and frustration towards innovation and creativity, so you can provide hope in your community.

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Ep. 63 | Raising Good Men In a Toxic World Jan 13, 2023

How do we raise men in a world that is targeting our boys and seeking to make them feel bad because they don’t act like girls? In this episode Nathan, shares sources of wisdom and some of his strategies and practices for helping train boys early to view their calling of manhood as noble and necessary!

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Ep. 62 | The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth w/ Kyle Lamb Jan 06, 2023

Kyle Lamb is a highly decorated special operations veteran turned businessman that has always prioritized faith and family over anything he accomplished on the battlefield or in the marketplace. In this interview we discuss why meekness is not weakness, biblical warriors, why Jesus is a mans’ man, and the importance of your mission. Be prepared to be encouraged in all areas of your life!

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Ep. 61 | Focus! Dec 30, 2022

Having too many good things in your life is a threat to the very best things! In this episode Nathan shares how he’s been distracted in the past and how he’s taking drastic measures to focus in 2023. He also shares some simple things you can do get more focused in your life.

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Ep. 60 | The Renaissance of Truth with Will Spencer Dec 23, 2022

Will Spencer is an educated world traveler who spent two years abroad in search of the truth by immersing himself in almost all the prominent religious experiences on multiple continents. It wasn't until he returned back to the United States in 2019 that the truth found him. His story is miraculous! Now he's on a mission to set others free with the truth, so of course we took some time to discuss many hard truths that men need to embrace if they want to realize their full potential.

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Ep. 59 | Holding your own or is your title vain? Dec 16, 2022

Are you a Level 1 leader – ruling based on you position alone – or are you doing the work to grow into a leader that serves something bigger than yourself? In this episode I share how real Christian have a leg up on people like Musk, Bezos, and Jobs, because our daily work is done with eternal things in mind. Also, learn more about the Kingmakers Event – an exclusive immersive weekend that will enable you rule well where God has placed you – being held in January 2023 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

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Ep. 58 | Dominion, Stewardship, & Small Business w/ Greg Moore Dec 09, 2022

The power grid in Nathan’s home county was vandalized this week leaving almost the entire county without power for nearly 5 days. Events like this continue to highlight ways the church should be more prepared to serve those in the community during times of need. Greg Moore of the Dead Man Walking podcast interviewed Nathan a few months ago at the Fight Laugh Feast conference about dominion, stewardship, small business. This conversation will set the stage for more discussions about how individuals, families, and churched can be more prepared to lead in times of crisis.

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Ep. 57 | “Know your worth” advice from someone that is not broke! Dec 02, 2022

"Know your worth" is often something lazy broke people say to each other, but there are two sides to that coin. In this episode, I talk about my journey from thinking I was worth more than I actually was to gaining the skills, abilities, and confidence to avoid compromising on how much it really costs to deliver value. I also talk about how to get paid more if you work for someone else and how to solve problems for people as a business owner.

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Ep. 56 | Cultivating Grit and Passing It On Nov 25, 2022

In this episode Nathan explains how grit and effort matter more than talent. He discusses how his parents cultivated grit in his life, and how this enabled him to excel in the military, business, and in relationships. He also discusses how this applies to parenting and helping others in your community.

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Ep. 55 | Where we're going! Nov 18, 2022

On the eve of the one year anniversary of the Life on Target podcast, Nathan discusses where we came from, where we’re going, and what to expect in the next year on the podcast. Nathan shares come things he’s personally been convicted about in the last year and what that means for you as the listener. Also, learn more about some exclusive opportunities as Nathan shares a little more about how he plans to help a few fighters on their way to becoming warriors in 2023! Relevant Links

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Ep. 54 | Things No One Tells You When Leaving the Military or Your Job Nov 11, 2022

In this episode, Nathan offers advice to men experiencing career changes. This is something most men will go through multiple times in their lives. What makes this change so significant for men leaving the military is the “office” and “home” were once so far apart and now they’re not. Separating service members haven’t been given good advice about how to handle the convergence of their worlds and what this will mean for their identity, family, and future job satisfaction. Some fundamental mindset shifts are required. Your family matters most, it’s never been about you, and those still serving wont understand your struggle. You’re no longer in the team room playing the high stakes game of war, but Nathan explains how, if you’re willing to do the work, the best is yet to come!

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Ep. 53 | School—a Religion You Should Quit with Matt Beaudreau Nov 04, 2022

Matt Beaudreau is a career educator and the founder of Acton Academy Placer and Acton Academy, which has more than 300 locations across the United States. In this episode, Matt shares his journey from classroom teacher to a world-renowned speaker and education innovator. In addition, he discusses why he thinks school is like a religion, the reasons why parents send their kids to “conveyor belt schools,” and how parents can recover their role as the primary educator of their children.

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Ep. 52 | College Lies and Doing the Work to Lead Your Family with Dr. Ben Merkle

Ep. 52 | College Lies and Doing the Work to Lead Your Family with Dr. Ben Merkle Oct 28, 2022

Dr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow Idaho, a private liberal arts college that graduates leaders who shape culture by living faithfully under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Nathan and Dr. Merkle discuss how fathers can take responsibility for their their children’s education, why higher education is a fraud, the reasons why college is so expensive, and how parents can equip their children for the complexity and rigor of the real world.

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Ep. 51 | True Healing from PTSD and Post-military Life with Jeremy Stalnecker Oct 21, 2022

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Ep. 50 | Running a Cultural Counter-insurgency with Aaron Renn Oct 14, 2022

Aaron Renn is a writer and consultant in Indianapolis. He is the co-founder and Senior Fellow at American Reformer. He has provided management and technology consulting services as a partner at Accenture and was a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. Today, his focus is on helping conservatives and the American church rise to the challenge of finding success in the 21st century. His work has appeared in a number of leading global publications, including The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic and others. In this brief interview, Aaron and Nathan discuss the way that conservatives get it wrong when thinking about the culture wars, why Christians are looking outside the church for advice, and how to engage is public debate with integrity.

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Ep. 49 | Why Masculine Strength Matters with Dr. Anthony Esolen Oct 07, 2022

Dr. Anthony Esolen is the author of twenty-eight books and over 1,000 articles in both scholarly and general interest journals. A senior editor of Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity, Dr. Esolen is known for his elegant essays on the faith and for his clear social commentaries. Some of his recent books include Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture and No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men. In this episode, Nathan and Dr. Esolen discuss the feminization of the military, the degradation of childhood in America, and why today is a crucial moment for the church at large to stand unified in Christ.

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Ep. 48 | Wielding Art to Build and Defend True Culture with Arthur Kwon Lee Sep 30, 2022

Arthur Kwon Lee is an American painter and martial artist whose expressive paintings proclaim Christ over all things. In this episode, Arthur discusses the feminization of Christ throughout art history, the need for men to recognize their aesthetic nature, how his beliefs enabled him to stand up to woke culture in the art world, and why great art is really meant for everyone.

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Ep. 47 | Recovering the Value of a Productive Household with John Moody Sep 23, 2022

John Moody is a homesteader, author, husband, father of six and an outspoken advocate for food freedom. In this episode, John shares how a serious health scare in his early 20s led him away from a lifestyle of video games and processed foods to becoming one of the most well known figures in the fight against government overreach in small scale farming. He also discusses the economics of a productive household, why kids should be trained how to work early on in life, and why it’s critical for Christians to stand up against evil.

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Ep. 46 | Masculine Discipleship and Freedom from Porn with Ray de la Nuez Sep 16, 2022

Ray de la Nuez is an officer in the Marine Corps and the founder of Becoming Men, an organization dedicated providing practical discipleship so men can be who God made them to be. In this episode, Ray shares how his upbringing in poverty affected his formative years, why he joined the military, and how God freed him from a 10-year addiction to pornography. Today, Ray is committed to his wife and four children, and they are currently working to build a more resilient and self-sufficient lifestyle. This episode is an honest and powerful testimony of the transformational power of the Gospel.

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Ep. 45 | Becoming One of the Nine Who Makes the Battle Sep 09, 2022

When faced with a battle in your life, are you a target, or are you someone who fights and lays it all on the line? In this episode, Nathan unpacks what it means to be “one of the nine who makes the fight" and provides tips for having personal dominion over self through exercise and intentionally living for the glory of God.

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Ep. 44 | Growing a Family Culture of Healthy Habits for Lifelong Resilience with Rachel Beck Sep 02, 2022

Rachel Beck is an expert in holistic nutrition and is the owner of Rachel Beck Wellness, where she helps spiritually-minded, successful women simplify their lives so they can re-prioritize their health and flourishing. In this episode, Rachel provides practical advice on building simple habits that will transform your life and offers guidance for how busy entrepreneurs can care for their wives in every season.

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Ep. 43 | Cultivating Dangerous Capacity by Focusing on the Right Things Aug 26, 2022

Men are supposed to be leaders who protect the weak, the innocent, and the downtrodden—it’s part of the masculine nature that God designed. Men need to live faithfully according to God’s Word and actively seek ways to cultivate dangerous capacity. In this episode, Nathan shares how training in faithfulness, excellence, and dangerous capacity over a decade put him in a position to advise a U.S. ambassador on counter-terrorism strategy at a critical moment.

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Ep. 42 | Being More Dangerous (Do The Work) Aug 19, 2022

The only way to get better at doing hard things is to do hard things. And the only way to become more dangerous is to train for it. These qualities are essential for every man, but they need to be grounded in steadfast trust in God. In this episode, Nathan discusses the tension between faith and hard work and provides practical advice for becoming stronger and more dangerous, as well as how to instill these traits in sons.

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Ep. 41 | Physical and Spiritual Strength and Becoming an Order of Magnitude More Dangerous with former SEAL Bill Rapier Aug 12, 2022

Bill Rapier a former Navy SEAL and the owner of American Tactical Shooting Instruction. He retired from the military after 20 years of service, runs multiple small businesses, and now lives in Idaho with his wife and seven kids. In this episode, Nathan and Bill discuss knife combatives, strategies for mental toughness in grueling circumstances, how to train up boys to be strong men in Christ, and the proper mindset for physical, spiritual, and self defense training.

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Ep. 40 | Key Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business (3 Lessons) Aug 05, 2022

When you start a small business, you're signing up to learn—a lot. In this episode, Nathan shares the three things that he wish he would've been told before starting his construction business and offers perspective on the key things that need to be squared away to protect you, your partners, and your business.

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Ep. 39 | Demystifying Starting a Small Business (Easy Practical Steps) Jul 29, 2022

Starting a small business doesn't have to be complicated—you just have to get going. In this episode, Nathan shares his story of starting his construction company and provides a practical list of steps for building your side hustle or a full-time venture. If you've been on the fence about starting a business, this episode is for you.

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Ep. 38 | Just Move! (and more steps to better health) Jul 22, 2022

Health and fitness should be a top priority in everyone's life, but it's very easy for it to fall by the wayside. In this episode, Nathan shares practical tips for how to think about health and fitness regardless of your ability, how injuries from special operations combat altered the way that he approaches exercise, and how to set incremental goals that can transform your future.

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Ep. 37 | Building Bulletproof Businesses through Christian Values with David Benham Jul 15, 2022

David Benham is a former professional baseball player, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping Christian business owners connect faith and business. In this episode, David shares how he and his brother Jason have applied the Gospel to every successful venture and how living boldly enabled them to survive cancel culture. This episode is deeply practical and encouraging for everyone looking to live like Christ in today’s world.

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Ep. 36 | First Steps to Productive Property (and greater freedom) Jul 08, 2022

Productive property is one of the primary ways for Christians to build margin in their life so they can bless their families and other people. But why do you need it? And how can you get it? In this episode, Nathan gives a high-level overview of how he and his family have grown their personal margin through productive property over the past decade, and he offers guidance on how you can do the same.

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Ep. 35 | How to Crush Inflation (Make More Butter) Jul 01, 2022

Inflation and the rising cost of goods is a topic that’s on everybody’s mind. How should we deal with inflation and its effects? What can we do to lessen the impact of inflation in the future? In this episode, Nathan discusses some of the practical ways that he has protected his family from inflation through entrepreneurship, making the best use of time, and thinking strategically about how to spend money.

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Ep. 34 | Intentional Family Rhythms and Being Rooted in Community with Daniel Grothe Jun 24, 2022

Daniel Grothe is a author of The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age and the Associate Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorodo Springs, Colorado. In this episode, Grothe shares his story of going in on 120 acres with three families from his church, the importance of community, and how living on land teaches kids about the reality of life. In addition, Nathan and Grothe discuss building intentional family rhythms and why Christians need to open hospitable spaces.

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Ep. 33 | Contentment—Not Just for Girls Jun 17, 2022

Parents have opportunities each and every day to lead their children in the way of godly living, and it is essential to make the most of those moments when they arise. In this episode, Nathan shares how he is working to teach his daughters contentment and how children can reflect the issues you have in your own heart.

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Ep. 32 | School Shootings: Bird’s Eye Truth vs Ground Truth and More Thoughts from a Former Hostage Rescue Specialist Jun 10, 2022

Why do school shootings happen and what should Christians do about them? In this episode, Nathan draws on his extensive experience in hostage rescue situations to provide hard-earned perspective on the complexity surrounding these issues as well as practical advice for Christians seeking to defend those they love.

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Ep. 31 | Fostering Physical and Mental Toughness in Kids with Rob Sentz Jun 03, 2022

In this episode, Nathan has a far-reaching discussion with Rob Sentz on building physical and mental toughness in kids and how that impacts larger socioeconomic issues like employment. Sentz shares practical ways that he has worked to teach his children to be mentally and physically tough and offers tremendous insight into the the current economic state in America. Relevant Links

Ep. 30 | Building Strong Brands Through Hustle and Persistence with Darren Doane May 27, 2022

Darren Doane is brand architect and filmmaker whose portfolio includes work for Toyota, Shinedown, Jimmy John’s, Zac Brown Band, and more. In this episode, Doane shares how having hustle enabled him to learn filmmaking, get a job without going to college, and even save his parents’ home from foreclosure. Nathan and Doane discuss what brand building really means, strategies for innovating as a business, and why Christians need to be more active on social media. This is an episode you don’t want to miss! Relevant Links

Ep. 29 | Rest for Your Wife May 20, 2022

For the married men: What are you doing to give your wife rest? Wives and moms have a lot on their plate, and it’s the husband’s job to find ways to give his wife rest from her work. If you don’t have a concrete answer this week’s question, listen in as Nathan shares some practical tips and insight that he has gained in his own marriage.

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Ep. 28 | Your Goals Might Not Be Big Enough May 13, 2022

Most people (including Christians) don’t have a big enough vision for their life. And when they think about having a big vision, they tend to think only in terms of their own lifetime. In this episode, Nathan discusses how to break out of the trap of having a tiny vision by thinking about your family as an institution that will be around for hundreds of years. Relevant Links

Ep. 27 | A Gunfighter’s Perspective for Everyday Life May 06, 2022

Having the right perspective is crucial for being able to face the challenges of each day with the right attitude and motivation. In this episode, Nathan shares how close calls while getting shot at on deployment has enabled him to trust God with his life and understand that most problems in life are smaller than we make them out to be. Listen in for practical tips on cultivating a resilient perspective on life.

Ep. 26 | Run the Plays: Teaching Your Kids to Worship Apr 29, 2022

Teaching your kids to engage in Sunday morning worship begins with intentional family rhythms at home. In this episode, Nathan discusses how regular family worship prepares kids to participate in church In a way that is respectful to the Lord and beneficial for their spiritual formation. In addition, he shares some practical tips that he is learning from other families. Links from this Episode

Ep. 25 | Church: You’re All In or Not In At All Apr 22, 2022

Church used to be central to families, towns, and society as a whole, but today most people—including Christians—live like it’s optional. And lots of people talk about having a community or “finding your tribe,” when in reality, true community is to be found among fellow Christians who are living and working together. In this episode, Nathan discusses the importance of church and lays out three key criteria for finding a healthy, God-honoring church. Links from this Episode

Ep. 24 | How Family-Centered Are You with Rory Groves Apr 15, 2022

“How family-centered are you?” This is the question that Rory Groves, author of Durable Trades, asks to help you determine the health of your family. In this episode, Groves shares his employment journey from working during the .com bust to raising purebred Katahdin sheep on his family farm and why he moved his family out to the country. In this insight-packed episode, Nathan and Rory discuss what it means to build family-centered economies, growing independence through sustainable living, and why prayer is foundational for creating a family vision.

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Ep. 23 | What Elon Musk Can Teach Christians about Living Boldly Apr 08, 2022

Why don’t more Christians take bold risks that would benefit their family, church community, and the whole world? And you? Are you playing it safe in your own life, or are you energized by the promises of God in Scripture? In this episode, Nathan discusses what Elon Musk becoming the largest shareholder in Twitter can teach Christians about risk, opportunity, vision, and living boldly.

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Ep. 22 | Charting a Path to Personal Freedom Apr 01, 2022

How long could you survive without any outside assistance for food, water, or energy? What plan do you have in place to weather storms and societal issues? In this episode, Nathan discusses why his family bought land, moved into a renovated school bus with all five kids, and their desire to build a resilience runway in order to live boldly.

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Man of the House by C.R. Wiley

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Balaji Srinivasan interview with Tim Ferris "Path to Personal Freedom and Wealth in a New World"

Ep. 21 | It’s All Connected: Personal and Business Life Mar 25, 2022

Do you treat your personal life and business life as two exclusive areas, or are you aware of how these two areas affect and inform one another? In this episode, Nathan discusses how being a small business owner break down the distinctions between “personal life” and “business,” and he shares the practical lessons he has learned for setting up his businesses for success.

Ep. 20 | Lie-proof Your Life Mar 18, 2022

Lies are everywhere, and they are very difficult correct once they’re spoken. Lies damage relationships, spread fear, and provoke mistrust in our relationships, homes, and the world. In this episode, Nathan discusses why you should “lie-proof your life” and offers practical tips for doing so.

Ep. 19 | Building Strong Homes, Intentional Parenting, and the Virtues of Manual Labor with C.R. Wiley Mar 11, 2022

In this episode, Nathan has an in-depth discussion with Pastor C.R. Wiley on the importance of mechanical competency, personal agency, and strategies for how families can be more productive and profitable for God’s glory. Pastor C.R. Wiley shares wisdom and insight from a vibrant career in general contracting, real estate, and ministry and offers practical advice for building strong homes through family businesses.

Ep. 18 | Who Dares Wins: Embracing Discomfort Today for Future Gains Mar 04, 2022

Living boldly requires taking risks, and risks are uncomfortable, but they are crucial to living out true faith in God and his plan for your life. In this episode, Nathan shares an early failure in his military service that set him at a crossroads between mediocrity and elite special forces service. Listen in to learn how embracing discomfort impacted the trajectory of his career and life today.

Ep. 17 | A Theology of Violence: Family Leadership Feb 25, 2022

Christian men need to be diligent when it comes to protecting their families, and that requires faithful leadership. Being disciplined in exercising dominion over self is prerequisite for considering the role of violence and self-defense in the family. In this episode, Nathan discusses Biblical qualities for leadership and how they inform the way that men should build and defend their family life.

Ep. 16 | Brain Health: Nutrition, Sleep, Exercise, and Being of Sound Mind Feb 18, 2022

Having a healthy brain is key to living a full, robust life, but it’s often something we neglect in our lives. In this episode, Nathan shares his story of undergoing extensive brain analysis, therapy, and training at the National Intrepid Center of Excellence at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and he offers practical advice for developing personal habits and family rhythms that support brain health.

Ep. 15 | A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life Feb 11, 2022

What is the role of violence in a Christian’s life? Aren’t Christian’s supposed to always turn the other cheek? In this episode, Nathan argues that a pacifist view overlooks a true definition of meekness: the ability to do violence tempered with wisdom and restraint. By drawing on his experience as a special operations soldier as well as a many key Scriptures he offers a practical framework for understanding and navigating this critical topic.

Ep. 14 | Rethinking Education: Customizing Learning through Homeschooling Feb 04, 2022

How can we produce the next generation of innovators and game-changers in society? By fundamentally changing the way that we educate our kids. In this episode, Nathan discusses the benefits of homeschooling as the most customizable form of education and how breaking free from the confines of contemporary schooling in America helps kids’ minds explode with what’s possible.

Ep. 13 | Women: Creators of Infinite Compounding Value Jan 28, 2022

Current conversations about the gender pay gap tend tend to focus on one thing: money earned within one generation. But the reality is that men and women can accomplish achieve much more through family and business within a unified home over generations. In this episode, Nathan describes his experience co-laboring with his wife Jacqueline to build a thriving home and successful businesses, and he explains why he believes women are creators of infinite compounding value.

Ep. 12 | Straight Talk for Dads: Raising Sons in a Pornographic Age Jan 25, 2022

How can parents raise strong, godly sons in a world rampant with sexual immorality? Nathan's church sought out wisdom on this question, and Pastor Toby Sumpter from Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho offered to speak and provide tested strategies for approaching this crucial issue in parenting. This bonus episode features the recording from Pastor Toby’s Zoom workshop with the men from Sandhills Presbyterian Church in Southern Pines, North Carolina. Fathers and mothers of sons are encouraged to listen to this episode to learn how to raise up the next generation to love and serve God.

Ep. 11 | Virginity, Porn, and the Standard for Sex Jan 21, 2022

Our culture is in chaos because we are ignoring God’s standard for sexuality and sexual purity. More importantly, sexual sin destroys our homes, which are critical for building fruitful churches and communities. In this episode, Nathan discusses the importance of adhering to God’s standard in this matter and how God’s rules are always the way of joy and blessing.

Ep. 10 | Elite Mental Performance for Everyday Life Jan 14, 2022

What does “mental toughness” actually mean? It seems like a lot of people talk about having it, but how should you go about getting it? In this episode, Nathan discusses his experience of dealing with the crippling effects of overthinking as a U.S. Army Ranger, and how he learned to “cut the emotional rucksack” in order to thrive in the face of adversity.

Ep. 9 | Stealing from Your Kids: Why Profitability Matters Jan 07, 2022

Did you know that consistently undercharging in your business steals from your family? When you work with integrity and deliver high-quality products and services to customers, you should be paid what you’re worth. In this episode, Nathan discusses how he learned this the hard way as a general contractor, and how he strategically invests in his businesses to spend more time with his family in order to leave a relational and financial inheritance.

Ep. 8 | Advancing Boldly by Planting Roots Dec 31, 2021

When you look back on the past year have you taken risks or have you played it safe? What has been the fruit of those decisions? In this episode, Nathan reflects on how trusting God’s providence throughout his entrepreneurship journey has enabled him and his family to take calculated risks that finally paid off after many challenging seasons. Nathan also looks ahead to 2022 and how his family plans to bless the community by putting down roots and living faithfully.

Ep. 7 | One Fool in One Thousand: Making Your Life Count Dec 24, 2021

What does it take to actually achieve our goals? For one reason or another, most people never accomplish the things they say they will. It's one thing to talk endlessly about future plans, and another to courageously take risks and execute them. In this episode, Nathan discusses how he learned to shift his mindset so he can focus on getting things done to make his plans a reality.

Ep. 6 | Aesthetics: Enriching Your Life Through Beauty Dec 17, 2021

What do you think about when you hear the word aesthetics? Do you want to check out or are you intrigued? In this episode, Nathan breaks down how focusing on aesthetics can enrich every aspect of life—from your heart and mind, physical appearance, home, community, and workplace. Listen in for practical ways to become a more capable and multi-dimensional person by embracing and cultivating beauty in your day-to-day life.

Ep. 5 | People Skills and Speaking the Truth (Part 2) Dec 10, 2021

Before you can work well with others, you need to focus on improving yourself. That counterintuitive fact separates terrible companies from thriving ones, and enables self-aware leaders to outperform their peers. In this episode Nathan discusses how he was confronted with that lesson in his own businesses, and how he strives to improve his people skills each day.

Ep. 4 | People Skills and Speaking the Truth (Part 1) Dec 03, 2021

Many people have a difficult time interacting with people—in family, at work, on social media, and in everyday life. But people skills are crucial for building relationships and developing agency. In this episode, Nathan discusses how authenticity and honesty provide a simple framework for strengthening your people skills.

Ep. 3 | Growing Time to Invest with Organization Nov 19, 2021

Americans waste about two days a year just looking for misplaced things—keys, wallets, phones, etc. Disorganization eats away at our time and makes it impossible to hit our targets for each day. In the second episode on a series on agency, Nathan examines the language or agency that he finds most challenging to master, and he offers some strategies that he's implemented to help effectively organize his time.

Ep. 2 | General Competency Equals Freedom Nov 19, 2021

True agency equals freedom. General competency is more valuable than obsessive mastery in just one area. In Episode 1, Nathan starts to unpack what C.R. Wiley calls the four languages of agency: mechanical skill, organizational skill, people skills, and aesthetics. Drawing on his experience in the military and construction, Nathan begins this multipart series by focusing on mechanical skill and how to grow in your technical and mechanical aptitude by drawing on relationships in your community.

Ep. 1 | Why Should You Listen to Nathan Spearing, Key Career Moments, and What Personal Agency Means Nov 19, 2021

Why should you listen to Nathan Spearing? In Episode 0, Nathan unpacks the pivotal moments in his life and career that led him to leave special operations, start a bespoke construction company, build a thriving real estate business, and ultimately have more time to invest in his family.

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