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DR. ERIC COLE | How Cyberthreats Endanger Men and Their Families Jul 15, 2025

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Considering how often we utilize technology, we don't spend as nearly as much time as we should protecting ourselves against the inherent vulnerabilities and bad actors who would exploit the very tools designed to improve our lives. The fact of the matter is, cybersecurity has become a huge issue (only to become more relevant as technology advances). My guest today, Dr. Eric Cole, has spent decades learning, understanding, and teaching people how to protect themselves and their loved ones from cyber-threats. Today, we talk about the apps that are more dangerous than others, how best to keep your children safe from online predators, what he calls, cyber-hygiene, why passwords are dead and what to do about it, and why social media will never fully protect children.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction 00:21 - Welcoming Dr. Eric Cole 00:26 - Importance of Cybersecurity for Families 01:24 - Dangers of Sharing Personal Information Online 02:47 - Targeting Vulnerable Individuals 04:26 - Impact of Technology on Parenting 05:45 - Prevalence of Child Exploitation 08:12 - Monitoring Kids' Online Interactions 10:00 - Social Media Security Measures 12:16 - Identifying Suspicious Accounts 15:00 - Limiting Kids' Access to Smartphones 19:09 - Balancing Technology Use 22:32 - Monitoring Social Media Comments 26:00 - Risks of Location Tracking in Photos 30:06 - Moving Beyond Passwords 32:31 - Avoiding Malicious Links 35:13 - Value of Online Protection Services 37:51 - Cell Phones and Privacy Concerns 43:03 - Importance of Software Updates 45:20 - Benefits of Using VPNs 46:43 - Upgrading Technology Safely 49:20 - AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement 52:43 - Practical Cybersecurity Tips 54:24 - Closing Remarks

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A Man's Guide to Taking More Risks | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES Jul 11, 2025

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In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler explores how men can embrace calculated risks to achieve success in relationships, health, wealth, and quality of life. He shares five actionable strategies—defining your vision, measuring risk versus reward, hedging bets, conducting a SWOT analysis, and seeking coaching—to ensure risks are prudent and aligned with personal goals. Michler emphasizes preparation and intentionality to minimize threats and maximize opportunities, urging men to act boldly yet wisely.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 00:26 - The Importance of Calculated Risks 02:10 - Know What You Want 03:52 - Measure Risk vs. Reward 06:11 - Hedge Your Bets 10:39 - Avoid Complacency 13:00 - Conduct a SWOT Analysis 15:24 - Seek Coaching 17:45 - Connect and Take Action

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Revisiting Your Vision, Reclaiming Your Sovereignty, and The Power of Disruption | ASK ME ANYTHING Jul 09, 2025

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Join Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen for an engaging "Ask Me Anything" episode, tackling listener questions on personal growth, leadership, and life challenges. From choosing dream podcasts to reclaiming sovereignty in marriage, they share actionable insights and heartfelt advice.

Ryan reflects on a decade of Order of Man, while both discuss overcoming mid-season slumps with mindset shifts and practical strategies. Tune in for inspiration, humor, and wisdom to become the man you're meant to be.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Intro and Banter 02:34 - Top Podcasts to Guest On 07:12 - First Cars and Nostalgia 11:20 - Crafting and Sticking to Your Vision 19:17 - Reclaiming Sovereignty in Marriage 33:18 - Order of Man: Proud Moments and Growth 37:07 - Rucking vs. Rolling in Q3 39:58 - Handling a Spouse's Gas Tank Habits 46:32 - Beating the Mid-Season Slump 52:29 - Wrap-Up and Announcements

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TAYLOR CAVANAUGH | Crack the Whip or Pull the Reigns? Jul 08, 2025

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Every man is different. Some men are intense and need to learn how to pull back on the reigns. Others are passive and need to learn how to crack the whip. My guest today, former Navy SEAL and French Foreign Legionnaire is a man who more closely resonates with the former but understands the implications of both.

Today, Taylor and I talk about how and why men self-sabotage themselves, the importance of internal vs. external validation, how a "Battle Rhythm" helps a man maximize his performance, why success doesn't "flash," it "glows," and why every man is searching for inner peace and clarity.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Episode Introduction 00:18 - Welcoming Taylor Cavanaugh 00:55 - Taylor's Early Struggles and Navy SEAL Aspiration 03:55 - Roots of Self-Sabotage 06:04 - Strengths as Weaknesses in Military Life 09:10 - Backsliding Despite Purpose 11:39 - Transition to Civilian Life 14:45 - Building Internal Discipline 16:25 - Addressing Different Personalities 20:40 - Importance of Battle Rhythm 23:12 - Morning Routine for Clarity 25:36 - Turning Point from Despair 29:36 - Joining the French Foreign Legion 31:05 - SEAL Experience in the Legion 34:16 - Lessons in Simplicity and Patience 37:26 - Significance of a New Identity 40:35 - Starting Coaching from the Legion 43:48 - Connecting with Taylor's Programs 44:50 - Closing Remarks

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The 4 Ways a Man Provides for His People | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES Jul 04, 2025

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In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler explores the multifaceted role of a man as a provider, extending beyond financial support. Drawing from Maslow's hierarchy of needs, he outlines fou key provisions: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. Michler emphasizes equipping loved ones wit skills, emotional resilience, and a sense of purpose rooted in objective truth. With actionable insights he inspires men to lead their families toward abundance and fulfillment. Tune in to learn how to ste into your role as a protector, provider, and leader.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00- Introduction to Providing for Your People 02:40 - Physical Provision: Meeting Physiological Needs 05:03 - Mental Provision: Ensuring Safety and Skills 09:47 - Emotional Provision: Building Resilience and Belonging 14:41 - Spiritual Provision: Guiding Toward Purpose 19:24 - Framework for Effective Provision 21:07 - Closing and Call to Action

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Dealing with a Crossroad | ASK ME ANYTHING Jul 02, 2025

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In this episode of the Ask Me Anything series, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorenson dive into hard-hitting questions from listeners about fatherhood, masculinity, personal growth, and navigating life's toughest transitions. They discuss what it means to be a man in today's culture, the power of physical discipline, balancing martial arts training, and overcoming shame and failure.

With raw honesty and practical insight, they challenge men to take ownership, build resilience, and lead with purpose—especially when life demands a reinvention from the ground up.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 News & personal updates 14:22 Devotional roles: husband, father, son 22:43 Thoughts on Liver King 28:18 Balancing jiu-jitsu with other martial arts 34:47 Leading yourself through life transitions 42:43 Fitness and its impact on mindset and leadership 52:53 Training goals into your 50s, 60s & 70s 55:34 Identity, inner dialogue, and breakthrough moments

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DOUGLAS WILSON | Bold Men. Hard Truths. No Apologies. Jul 01, 2025

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Is there a clear and deliberate agenda against men and boys in culture today? Or, is it simply a byproduct of the relative ease of modern times. My guest today, Pastor Douglas Wilson, makes the case that it's a combination of both and, more accurately, than "modern times," a result of "wealthy times." And, if that is the case, what should men do for ourselves and for the future of our children and this world?

Today, Doug and I talk about rebuilding strength and order in our lives and instilling it in our boys, how exactly men can step up against the lunacy and degeneracy we see in modern culture, why men make inferior women and vice versa, why reality calls for us, as men, to reckon with the dangerous times in which we live, and why masculinity cannot (and, should not) be legislated away.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 01:03 - Softness in Society and Masculinity 03:36 - Exploitation in a Soft Society 04:17 - The Need for Righteous and Hard Men 06:30 - Hard Times Create Strong Men 07:58 - Men's Role as Protectors 09:16 - Historical Context of Church Femininity 14:53 - Corporate vs. Individualized Worship 17:51 - Egalitarianism and Traditional Roles 20:27 - Reclaiming Masculinity in Culture 22:57 - Preaching for Truth vs. Consensus 24:30 - Learning Masculinity Through Imitation 28:54 - Single Mothers and Masculine Role Models 31:19 - Balancing Risk and Safety in Raising Boys 37:06 - The Impact of a Pampered Society 41:49- The Decline of Risk-Taking in Men 46:18 - Male-Female Dynamics and Patriarchy 53:29 - Masculinity as Sacrificial Responsibility 57:13 - Promoting Man Rampant and Other Works

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The BBQ Test: How to Vet Your Band of Brothers | FRIDAY FIELD NOTES Jun 27, 2025

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In this episode of Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler tackles the crisis of male isolation, emphasizing the need for strong male connections. He introduces the "BBQ Test," a framework to evaluate potential brothers-in-arms based on five key questions: enjoyment, resilience, depth, principle, and capability.

Michler challenges men to reject cultural lies about lone masculinity, urging them to build networks of virtuous men. He shares personal insights and offers the Iron Council as a resource for forging these bonds. Join Ryan to discover how to cultivate meaningful, growth-oriented relationships.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - The Struggle of Male Connection 02:39 - Importance of Frameworks and Networks 05:06 - The BBQ Test Concept 07:32 - Question 1 & 2: Enjoyment and Resilience 10:01 - Question 3: Deep Thinker or Stooge 12:21 - Question 4: Principled Man 16:44 - Question 5: Capability 18:43 - Evaluating Your Circle 21:08 - The Iron Council Solution 23:30 - Call to Action

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Dealing with Desperation, Developing an Eternal Perspective, & Fostering Vigilance | ASK ME ANYTHING Jun 25, 2025

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Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen dive into powerful listener-submitted questions around change, brotherhood, leadership, emotional vulnerability, and navigating fear in uncertain times. They explore how desperation and inspiration spark transformation, the traits that make up a strong inner circle, and the importance of vigilance in a chaotic world.

Additionally, they explore spiritual perspectives, navigating major life transitions, and emotional expression as fathers. Real talk, real insight — this episode offers practical and heartfelt guidance for men striving to lead with strength and clarity.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 – Opening Banter & Headlines 08:08 – Desperation vs. Inspiration: How Change Happens 15:42 – Building Your Inner Circle 32:22 – Dealing with Eternity and Purpose 41:10 – Managing Fear in Uncertain Times 49:15 – Leading Through Major Life Transitions 52:43 – Emotional Expression as Fathers 59:00 – Iron Council Invitation & Wrap-Up

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CODY JEFFERSON | Build a Life That Calls to You Jun 24, 2025

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Too many men are wandering around aimlessly through life doing just enough in their existence to make it through one more day. That's part of the reason I founded Order of Man and bring in incredible men like my guest today, Cody Jefferson. Cody is on a mission to help men find their purpose and live a life they're called to live. Today, Cody and I talk about why so many men feel they're always behind and never enough, the pressures a man faces daily and how to relieve them correctly, the source of joy and peace in a man's life, how your body will tell you a lot about your attitude and efforts in life, why men should focus on who they are, not what they do, and so much more.

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 - Introduction and Friendship 01:11 - Trusting God's Timing 02:59 - Learning from Challenges 05:41 - Being Known vs. Being Seen 07:07 - Overcoming Vices 09:24 - Impact of Self-Sabotage 11:24 - Fear of Success 13:35 - Transition from Ministry 14:38 - Practical Self-Care 19:35 - Lessons from Past Mistakes 23:18 - Health Crisis and Realization 27:04 - Divine Inspiration 30:24 - Importance of Wise Counsel 34:57 - Death and Resurrection 40:13 - Understanding Purpose 43:14 - Calling to Help Others 46:46 - Judging Actions vs. Souls 49:36 - Overcoming Ego 53:16 - Areas of Growth 57:21 - Building a Deeper Connection

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