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Motivation And Inspiration Episodes

May 1, 2025

#89 Why Most Men Stay Stuck — and How to Break Through with Adam Allr…

Are you tired of second-guessing yourself and playing small in life? Self-confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build. And in this powerful episode, we’re joined by entrepreneur and mindset coach Adam...

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April 24, 2025

#88 What It Really Means To Be Human With Carlos Whittaker

What if being human meant showing up in the mess, not hiding from it? In this powerful and honest episode, we're joined by best-selling author, speaker, and hope dealer Carlos Whitaker—a man on a mission to bring people toget...

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March 27, 2025

#85 Faith, Masculinity, and Becoming a Modern Day Warrior with Byron …

Ready to unlock the secrets of authentic masculinity? In this powerful episode, we dive deep into the true essence of manhood with special guest Byron Rodgers. Known for his strength, wisdom, and fearless leadership, Byron br...

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March 13, 2025

#83 Thriving in Business and Family: Tom Telford’s Secrets to Success

In this episode of the Formidable Family Man Podcast , Greg Denning interviews Tom Telford, an accomplished entrepreneur, mental wellness advocate, and family man, to explore the principles that fuel resilience in both busine...

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Feb. 27, 2025

#81 Men Need a Tribe: The Power of Brotherhood and Purpose with Jonat…

In this powerful episode, Greg Denning and Jonathan Rios dive deep into why every man needs a tribe —a brotherhood of like-minded men who challenge, support, and elevate him. Men often face the pressure of going it alone, but...

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Jan. 25, 2025

#77 From Rock Bottom to Extraordinary Family Life: The Power of Perso…

Today's podcast is a recording a did a while back, but I really wanted to share it with you all because it was so transformational for so many. Enjoy! https://FormidableFamilyMan.com RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey...

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Nov. 13, 2024

#75 Lessons On The Path to Mastery, with wildlife painter Mark McKenna

Every man can and should be pursuing genuine excellence and mastery in at least one important aspect of his life. It is one of the core elements of a fulfilling, meaningful, and joyful life. In this episode of the Formidable ...

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Aug. 20, 2024

#68 Finding Peace in the Midst of Preparedness, with former Green Ber…

Every one of us has the opportunity (and responsibility) to recreate ourselves from time to time, so that we can become the very best version of ourselves. Change isn't always easy. Sometimes it's insanely difficult and feels...

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April 6, 2024

#66 Why Dads Don't Babysit, & Simple Strategies to Be an Awesome Dad,…

Is it possible for good dads to stay FIT, be fully PRESENT for your kids, and still crush it in the workplace? Absolutely! Nate Feathers and I share experiences, stories, tactics, systems and strategies of how we are showing ...

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Nov. 6, 2023

#62 Putting in the Work to Win, with Jason Khalipa

How do you get to the top of any sport, industry, craft, or competition? That's the question of questions! In a very competitive world, workplace, and society, how can you and I rise to the top, while still winning as husband...

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Oct. 27, 2023

#61 Can you withstand the pressure; will you pass the test?

Have you noticed that a LOT of men (maybe you) get away with a lot of weak behavior and garbage habits…. ONLY because we have been living in easy, comfortable, convenient times! That cannot last. It will not last. A day of re...

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Sept. 29, 2023

#60 Adventure, Fitness, Nutrition, and The Fight Against Human Traffi…

Every one of these topics are absolutely critical for the holistic success and happiness of a whole man! We need adventure, phenomenal fitness, dialed in nutrition, and I whole-heartedly believe we all need to FIGHT against h...

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Aug. 23, 2023

#59 Deliberately Recreating Yourself & Your Life, with Saif Al-Yasi

Whether you're overweight, out of shape, broke, broken, struggling with your faith or your family, you can begin today, right now, to deliberately recreate yourself and your life. And you can earn results and respect far soon...

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July 20, 2023

#56 How to Get BIG Results (& Still Take Lots of Family Vacations), w…

Bridge the gap between what you know and what you do! Commit to what things will be in the future! Lots of people have a 'why', but they still don't do shiz. You have to have The Who -- God, family, service To get to the next...

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July 14, 2023

#55 Pick Up Your Sword, & Do Some Good With It

Every man has a figurative sword that he can and MUST use to do good in the world. He has a responsibility, a moral obligation, to use his sword to fight for himself, his family, what he believes in, and others who can't prot...

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July 7, 2023

#54 Why Deliberate Suffering is Essential to Be The Man, with Charlie…

Choosing to do really hard things -- to 'suffer' on purpose -- is one of the most transformative things a man can do. There is a power buried deep within you that perhaps can only be accessed through suffering. By deciding to...

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April 12, 2023

#51 The SIMPLE Reason Most Men Fail to Consistently Achieve The Resul…

I’m my late teens and early twenties I learned a priceless lesson that has radically altered my life for the better! It’s such a simple practice that most men overlook it… to their own detriment. This one daily habit has the ...

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Feb. 18, 2023

#47 Wisdom of The Kings -- Rarely Addressed Aspects of Being a Man, w…

Today's guest, Ryan King, reminds men that the really basic stuff is actually mind-blowing and can produce phenomenal results! Be more reliable. Be more consistent. Become better men by sharing the things that work and helpin...

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Dec. 7, 2022

#41 The Transformative Power & Obligation of Gratitude & a Good Life

Because we get to live such a great life, we also have the responsibility and moral obligation to become MORE so that we can give more!I had some life-changing experiences recently in Central America that were another reality...

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Dec. 1, 2022

#40 Getting Your Business to Work For You, with Skylar Lewis

There are proven systems and strategies that entrepreneurs and businessmen can use to automate and replicate success. You don't have to do everything yourself, and you definitely DON'T have to be a miserable slave to your bus...

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Nov. 17, 2022

#39 Transforming Yourself Into The BEST Version of Yourself, with Cur…

I've made mistakes as a husband and father. You've made mistakes too. We all do. But that's NO EXCUSE to keep doing it and remain underdeveloped as men. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Dr...

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Oct. 18, 2022

#35 Life Lessons From a Week in Cuba

I’ve traveled to a lot of countries and a lot of distant places, even strange, humbling places, but nothing is quite like Cuba. It changed me… for the better. I now see things differently, in a way that’s likely never to go b...

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Oct. 1, 2022

#32 Letting God Guide Your Life & Business, with Damon Willis

Damon Willis is genuinely great human being, and happens to be one of the best salesmen in the country! In this awesome episode Damon and I discuss mistakes, starting over, how to really connect with other people, chase great...

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Sept. 10, 2022

#28 A Simple Strategy to Quickly & Deeply Understand Each Significant…

This strategy is simple. But don't let the simplicity fool you. It's profound and powerful. Nor does simple mean easy. It will require some mental effort. But if you do this for each important role in your life, you will have...

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