183. The fractured mirror is a damn liar!

🎙️ Episode Overview:

Have you ever stared into the mirror and hated what you saw?

In this raw and powerful episode, Steve Baumgartner confronts the lies men believe about their worth, identity, and purpose. Drawing from biblical truth, personal experience, and his proven coaching framework, Steve lays out a six-part blueprint for men to rebuild their lives from the ground up—mind, body, and soul.

If you're a man who feels stuck, broken, or like your reflection no longer represents who you want to be—this episode will shift your perspective, ignite your faith, and give you the practical tools to start your transformation today.

🔥 What You’ll Learn:

• Why the mirror is lying to you—and what God actually says about your identity
• How to break generational curses and rewrite your legacy
• A 6-step framework to rebuild your masculinity and lead in your home, work, and community
• Practical steps to silence limiting beliefs and realign your emotions
• Why service is the key to lasting fulfillment and leadership

⏱️ Chapter Markers:

• 00:00 – The Broken Mirror and the Voice of Shame
• 01:03 – The Fire Forged Mission: Leadership Through Pressure
• 01:37 – A Shirt With a Message: Standing for Truth in a Lying World
• 03:15 – Fragmented Reflections: Why Men Feel Invisible
• 04:01 – The Inner Critic: Why the Most Damaging Lies Come from Within
• 05:30 – The Truth: You Are a Son of God
• 06:25 – The 6-Part Masculinity Rebuild Framework Begins
• 06:35 – Step 1: Rediscover Your Legacy and Identity
• 08:50 – Step 2: Identify and Replace Limiting Beliefs
• 11:13 – Step 3: Rebuild the Temple – Mind, Body, and Soul
• 12:55 – Step 4: Master Your Emotions as Metrics, Not Commands
• 13:41 – Step 5: Step Into Service and Lead from the Front
• 15:25 – Step 6: Return to Legacy and Lead Others
• 16:06 – The Call to Action: Get to Work or Book a Call
• 17:20 – Closing Charge: The Forge Has Done Its Work—Now It’s Your Turn

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