growNman
This podcast is a video library that will document my efforts to becoming great and continuing my journey of becoming the best father and husband to ever walk the earth. Along this wonderful journey I want to become the most effective communicator we have ever seen. I know this is life's work so I am accepting my job to working for the remainder of my existence. While being the best example for my kids and giving my wife a man she did not know existed. #BeGreatonPurpose
Episodes
308 episodes
167 Effort Makes Love Work
What if the difference between a fragile relationship and a joyful home is not chemistry, but effort? I unpack the hard truth I wish I learned sooner: maturity, not vibes, keeps love alive. From passing red flags to leading with intention, this...
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Season 48
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Episode 167
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26:06
166 Effort Over Distraction
Ever notice how comfort dresses up like progress? We dig into the quiet ways distraction becomes a family heirloom—habits we inherit, beliefs we never question, and money myths that promise freedom while draining focus. The through line is effo...
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Season 48
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Episode 166
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26:01
165 Effort Changes Everything
Ever notice how life feels heavy when your habits are sloppy, even if you’re “doing fine” on paper? We take you inside a raw rethink of effort, health, and communication—how owning the gap between expectations and daily actions can flip your en...
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Season 48
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Episode 165
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26:21
163 Why Relationships Fail And How To Fix Them
If love keeps feeling harder than it should, the fix might not be a new partner or a perfect script—it might be maturity you can train. John pulls back the curtain on the habits that rescued his marriage and reshaped his life: clear communicati...
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Season 48
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Episode 164
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27:33
162 Becoming The Man My Family Needed
Ever feel like your day doesn’t match your values? That was my wake-up call after a year and a half away from my family. Distance exposed how distractions had taken the front seat while the roles that matter—husband, father, educator—sat in the...
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22:44
158 Choosing Peace Or Building Love
Stop trading quiet for connection. We explore how “choosing peace” can become a shield against the deep work of love, and why a real partnership often delivers a richer, steadier peace than solitude ever could. From a season of separation to a ...
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Season 48
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Episode 158
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25:21
157 Power of the belief in SELF
Ready to trade wishful thinking for a life you can respect? We dive into the gritty, everyday work of becoming someone whose habits deserve the results they’re chasing. No shortcuts, no mystique—just a clear framework built on self-worth, consi...
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Season 48
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Episode 157
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23:17
154 Mature Love, Real Work
If “love should be easy” has ever left you confused, this one’s a reset. We lay out why relationships reward maturity, time, and structure—not wishful thinking—and why so much of what men are taught about leading, sex, and control quietly sabot...
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Season 48
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Episode 154
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24:11
153 Becoming Important On Purpose
What if “being important” isn’t something you earn later, but something you practice today? We open up about the hidden cost of distractions, the power of intention, and why routines—not moods—decide who we become. This is a candid, practical g...
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Season 48
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Episode 153
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22:50
152 Coldest You, This Universe
Imagine the coldest version of you—the one with clear words, steady focus, and a craft so sharp people come looking for you. Now forget alternate timelines and decide to build that person here. We start with a living room thought experiment abo...
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Season 48
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Episode 152
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21:44
150 What happens when accountability meets empathy in a school community
Ever notice how one simple rule can change the whole room? We dig into the quiet power of boundaries, empathy, and daily discipline—tools that turn noisy middle school moments into steady learning time. As an assistant principal, I walk through...
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Season 48
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Episode 150
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24:18
149 Changing Your Results
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly transform their lives while others stay stuck in the same patterns? The answer lies not in luck or talent, but in a systematic approach to personal growth.In this deeply reflec...
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Season 48
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Episode 149
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22:32
148 Growing Through Disagreement
Have you ever discovered something beautiful through disagreement? That's exactly what happened on my journey toward intentional growth as a husband, father, and man.Through years of deliberately creating space for uncomfortable convers...
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Season 48
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Episode 148
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25:43
146 Faith, Communication, and Finding Common Ground
A simple errand to retrieve a receipt unexpectedly transformed into a profound examination of faith, communication, and perspective when I found myself engaged in a theological discussion with two women in a parking lot. What began as a cordial...
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Season 48
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Episode 146
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21:27
I am growNman 145 Unmasking Vulnerability
Vulnerability requires courage—the courage to do what's right when nobody's watching. During this deeply personal exploration, I examine what it truly means to act with integrity in a world that often rewards self-interest over moral clarity.
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Season 48
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Episode 145
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22:26