EP 67: The Weekly Mile | The Routine Trap

Welcome to The Take A Step Podcast — where faith-driven men come to reject complacency and take purposeful action every day. Hosted by Josh Johnston, founder of Take A Step, this show dives deep into what it really means to live with intention, discipline, and faith in today’s world.

In this episode, Josh unpacks The Weekly Mile edition titled “The Routine Trap.” Routines have become the new badge of honor — from color-coded morning schedules to perfectly optimized productivity hacks. But too often, men fall into the trap of building routines that look impressive instead of routines that actually move them forward.

Josh challenges the over-glamorized idea of routine and brings it back to its purpose: alignment. He shares how to recognize when your routine has become a comfort zone, why “checking the box” isn’t the same as growth, and how to rebuild habits that serve your mission — not your ego.

If you’ve ever felt stuck doing the right things for the wrong reasons, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and recalibrate. Because the goal isn’t to look disciplined — it’s to become the man God called you to be.

Whether you’re on your morning commute, grinding in the gym, or walking through a season of growth, this episode will remind you: your steps matter most when they’re taken with purpose.

Listen now — and take your next step.

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