Episodes
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Feb. 1, 2025
#78 - 6 Reasons Children Misbehave and Over-react Emotionally
In today’s episode, we explore the six key reasons why children misbehave and have emotional meltdowns—and how you, as a parent, can address them head-on. From sleep issues and poor nutrition to emotional modeling and unmet needs, we break down the root causes of kids' emotional outbursts and behavior struggles. You'll walk away with practical, actionable steps that will not only help calm the chaos but also improve your family’s overall dynamics. If you’re looking to build stronger, healthier r...
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Jan. 25, 2025
#77 From Rock Bottom to Extraordinary Family Life: The Power of Personal Transformation
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 to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children Join Greg’s 90-DAY HEALTH & FITNESS CHALLENGE ! Podcast: The Formidable Family Man Podcast Check out this podcast for families Extraordinary Family Life Podcast Free! Greg's ...
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Dec. 26, 2024
#76 Honest Fatherhood, with Daniel Grose
In this conversation, Greg Denning and Daniel Grose explore the journey of fatherhood, focusing on the importance of inner work, the impact of childhood trauma, and the dynamics of marriage. Daniel shares his personal story of overcoming challenges and the significance of being intentional in parenting. They discuss the balance between work and family life, the importance of shared responsibilities, and the need for open communication in relationships. The conversation emphasizes the value of ...
Guest: Daniel Grose
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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 Family Man podcast, host Greg Denning welcomes artist Mark McKenna to discuss his journey from a young art enthusiast to a professional wildlife painter. They explore themes of mastery, identity, and the importance of exposure to greatness in the artistic process. Mark s...
Guest: Mark McKenna
74
Nov. 6, 2024
#74 The Next 4 Years: Being The Leader in Your House -- What & How
In this episode of the Formidable Family Man podcast, host Gregory Denning emphasizes the critical importance of leadership within the home, especially in light of external political changes. He encourages men to take charge of their families, reflecting on their roles as protectors and providers. Greg discusses the challenges of leadership, the necessity of self-evaluation, and the importance of daily practices to foster personal growth and effective family leadership. He concludes with a st...
73
Oct. 30, 2024
#73 How to Never be Bored Again -- Teach Your Kids How to do This
In this episode of the Formidable Family Man podcast, Greg Denning discusses the concept of boredom and emphasizes that it is a personal choice. He shares strategies for overcoming boredom through education, creativity, and engagement with the world around us. Greg encourages listeners to take responsibility for their own experiences and to cultivate a mindset of curiosity and service. He highlights the importance of skill development and lifelong learning, urging families to create a culture...
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Oct. 17, 2024
#72 Training, Habits, and Rituals for Success as a Family Man, Businessman, and Athlete, with Ashton Buswell
In this conversation, Greg Denning and Ashton Buswell discuss the importance of prioritizing family time and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. They emphasize the need to make family time a priority and create special experiences with loved ones. They also discuss the importance of open communication with family members and the value of creating regular one-on-one time with each child. Ashton shares his strategies for managing work and family time, including setting boundaries and being ...
Guest: Ashton Buswell
71
Oct. 11, 2024
#71 "I really wish my husband would...."
In this episode of the Formidable Family Man podcast, Greg Denning emphasizes the importance of being a Formidable Family Man, focusing on family values, personal growth, and the expectations of wives. He discusses the need for men to lead their families effectively, prioritize health and finances, and maintain strong emotional connections with their spouses and children. The conversation encourages men to embrace their roles, celebrate their progress, and strive for continuous improvement in ...
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Sept. 2, 2024
#70 Parent the kids you've got, not the kids you want, with Sean Donohue
Summary In this episode of the Be The Man podcast, host Greg Denning interviews parenting expert Sean Donahue. They discuss the challenges and joys of parenting, as well as the importance of being present and connected with your children. They also touch on the impact of screens on children and offer strategies for building trust and maintaining a strong relationship with your kids. The conversation highlights the need for parents to adapt to their children's interests and to avoid imposing the...
Guest: Sean Donohue
69
Aug. 28, 2024
#69 How to make family time AMAZING
Summary In this episode, Greg Denning addresses a question from a wife who wants to know how to get her husband more interested in spending time with the family. Greg emphasizes the importance of being present and engaged with your spouse and children, rather than being distracted by devices or other activities. He encourages men to create a family lifestyle that they genuinely enjoy and find ways to bond with their family through shared interests and activities. Greg also highlights the negati...
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Aug. 20, 2024
#68 Finding Peace in the Midst of Preparedness, with former Green Beret Luke Dill
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 impossible. Today's guest, former Green Beret Luke Dill, shares his story of having a life-altering experience with God while working in the Middle East. Listen now to find out what happened and what he did about it, and most importantly, what that can mean for you and ...
Guest: Luke Dill
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May 27, 2024
#67 My MOST Important Message to Husbands & Fathers
If you are married.... If you have children.... Then you'll want to carefully consider this message. The moment we married our wives, we as husbands automatically made certain promises that she has every right to require of us. The moment a child takes it first breath, we as fathers automatically made certain promises that he/she has every right to expect from us. But how to fulfill such HUGE commitments? That's in this episode too. Be The Man For tips, tools, and tactics, download the B...
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April 6, 2024
#66 Why Dads Don't Babysit, & Simple Strategies to Be an Awesome Dad, with Nate Feathers
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 up as dedicated dads and getting the results that matter. Learn how to get more done in less time, where to fit in work and workouts, how to be fully engaged, and how to win in business as well. Nate has 6 children from 19 to 6 weeks, and I have 7 children from 21 to 7, ...
Guest: Nate Feathers
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Feb. 7, 2024
#65 How to be a world class dad to your daughters, with Kyah & Aaliyah Denning
Raising daughters is challenging and amazing! Girls are physiologically different, they think differently, act differently, react differently, and have very unique needs. They DESPERATELY need dads who are deeply involved and fully engaged in their lives; dads who hear them, see them, understand them and SUPPORT them. Remember, girls are little women and need to be respected and treated as such. There are some serious do's and don'ts with daughters. Your daughters entire paradigm about men,...
Guests: Kyah Denning , Aaliyah Denning
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Jan. 31, 2024
#64 How the things men like can wreck your life and family, and how to prevent it
Men like —and sometimes LOVE —certain things. Fast cars, big trucks, off road vehicles, guns, knives, boats, motorcycles, toys, sports, politics, religion, fitness, adventure, entertainment, movies, etc. While all of those things can be valuable and beneficial, they can each become a destructive force in family life, if not diligently kept within specific boundaries.Unfortunately, most men don’t have or don’t enforce the boundaries to prevent the wreckage.In this episode, I walk through how I ev...
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Dec. 14, 2023
#63 Surprising biological differences between Men & Women and what husbands MUST do for their wives, with Dr Patrick Flynn
You already know that men and women are different, but I bet you didn't know about the mind-blowing stuff we discuss in this episode! Especially how men and women handle stress differently, what happens to their bodies and what each of us MUST do to be in our best health. Best selling author Dr Patrick Flynn unlocks the biology, biochemistry, and physiology of our wives and daughters in this episode and boldly points out what we men need to be doing to help the women in our lives, ESPECIALLY b...
Guest: Dr. Patrick Flynn
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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 husbands, fathers, and men?! Today, my guest Jason Khalipa shares how he was able to compete in the Crossfit Games for 10 years and become the World Champion. He also shares how he maintains his relationships with his wife and children, and is leading them to win. You're going...
Guest: Jason Khalipa
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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 reckoning is coming and the pressure test will be intense. Will your health and fitness hold up? Will your mental and emotional fortress withstand the barrage? Will your spirit stay in tack? How about your marriage? Your relationship with each of your children? How about your ...
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Sept. 29, 2023
#60 Adventure, Fitness, Nutrition, and The Fight Against Human Trafficking, with Aaron Asay
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 human trafficking with everything we've got! Dive into this episode and enjoy the depth of knowledge, detail, and experience from my great friend Aaron Asay. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring Wi...
Guest: Aaron Asay
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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 sooner than you might think. Listen to this REALLY SPECIAL conversation that Saif and I had about making the most of yourself and your life. RESOURCES: Let me help you in your journey to becoming a more Purpose Driven Leader: Free course! Adventuring With Your Children Jo...
Guest: Saif Al-Yasi
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Aug. 12, 2023
#58 You'll Fail as a Father if You Don't Maintain This
Your body is your vehicle to be a father. Let that sink in. The condition of your vehicle directly affects your performance and engagement as a dad to your precious children -- from infancy to adulthood. The overall condition of your body is a major determining factor in your ability to be a world class dad, in spite of many other good qualities you have. Obviously this isn't the only thing that matters, but it CANNOT be neglected without serious negative consequences. Listen to this episod...
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Aug. 9, 2023
#57 Staying Centered While Starting, Scaling, & Selling a Business as a Couple, with Jared Rowley
Is it even possible to build, scale, and sell a successful business, and still stay grounded, centered, and focused on the right things?! Absolutely! Although there will be many who will tell you it can't be done. My guest today built, scaled, and sold a very successful business with his wife, all while remaining focused on family, faith, and even a classical education. Listen to this interview today to learn specific actions, habits, and strategies to stay centered while you pursue financia...
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July 20, 2023
#56 How to Get BIG Results (& Still Take Lots of Family Vacations), with Coach Viliami
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 level, you have to empower other people. How to get results? Self inventory- calendar and bank account. Where is your time and money going?? Most are shooting from hip Process — steps that replicate success Incremental and progressive The calendar is broken natura...
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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 protect themselves. He has to use it to defend truth, virtue, and freedom. He also has a responsibility to attack what is evil, malicious, and wrong. But most men haven't even picked up their sword! They're too distracted, too tired, too disengaged, too complacent, too comfo...