Episodes

There are so many competing messages for what it means to be a man today. And the goal of this season is to get different perspectives that hopefully create a similar kind of blueprint on what it means to be a man. On today’s episode, I am joined by a good friend, David Ask – my mentor, colleague, and peer. He’s the leader of my mastermind group, a father, husband and entrepreneur. We dive into his view of masculinity and how his passion for helping men rediscover their identity plays into that...

Over the course of this season, we’ve been wrestling with this question of what manhood and masculinity means to us and how that then informs how we’re living our lives as husbands as fathers as leaders in the community. This week, I am joined by Spencer Smith – father, husband, all around cool dude – to talk about the influence his father had on his view of manhood and fatherhood, the multi-faceted nature of men’s friendships, and the art of posting LinkedIn content. To connect with Spencer a...

This week, I am joined by Jason Todd – advisor, speaker, consultant and host of a live show and podcast called “Coffee with Humans.” Together we discuss our faith, the struggles manhood is facing in today’s age and what it means to be the man you were created to be. To connect with Jason and listen to his podcast: Website – https://coffeewithhumans.com/ Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic YouTube – https://bit.ly/youtube-...

I often ask everybody on this podcast the same question. And as we’re talking about authenticity and authentic conversations, it really now stems from this opportunity to talk about manhood in a world where masculinity gets distorted. This week, I am joined by Quentin Hafner. He’s a husband, a father, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an all around badass. Quentin is the author of Black Belt Husband and together we dive into what being a man means to him. We talk about the challenges...

This week, I am going solo to share a little bit of my heart on what I believe it looks like to succeed as a Christian in business today. After serving as a pastor for 8 years, I stepped down, realizing I had more to offer the kingdom of God in the business world than I did in the church. And in these challenging times, there are 4 topics I want to touch on that I think can be really helpful to those trying to live out their faith in the business world: Know your calling and purpose Go to batt...

My goal with this podcast is to provide you with authentic conversations with men who by no means have everything figured out, but are trying their best to live out the life they’ve been called to. No one’s perfect and nobody’s ever operating at a 10 out of 10 in every area of their life 100% of the time, it’s just not real. So surrounding yourself with other people that you can emulate, go through life together and mentor is vital. Putting yourself out there requires vulnerability and humility....

As men, there’s this common expectation that we are supposed to be the providers for our families. That’s all well and good but it can definitely cause some problems. Maybe you’re using this title as a provider as an excuse to run yourself ragged, and never spend any quality time with your family. Or maybe you just never really had a great example of how to manage money and make good financial decisions. This week, I am joined by Ian Ullman – husband, father of 4 and mortgage wizard. We talk ab...

This season we’ve had amazing conversations with so many men who, above all else, are consistent and living as the men that they’ve been created to be. It doesn’t always look perfect, but it is just a beautiful picture of these guys striving to be the best they can for their families, communities and businesses. This week, I am joined by Seth Studley – father, husband, licensed marriage and family therapist and fellow podcast host. We talk about his perspective on manhood, the importance of hav...

This week I am joined by Cam Hall, nutritional and lifestyle coach and founder of Fight the Dad Bod, with the mission to lead dads and families in living fit, healthy, and fulfilled lives. Fighting the Dad Bod isn’t just about the body, it is about overall health. It’s about nutrition, fitness, weight loss and prioritizing your physical health and mental health so you can be the best man and dad you can be. Join us as we talk about how it’s possible to not only live, but thrive, in the life you...

Over the course of this season, I’ve been sitting down with a number of different guests, predominantly men, to explore this topic of masculinity and manhood. And we’ve had a variety of different responses to the question, “How would you define manhood?” This week I am joined by Sam Feeney – father of five, author, and fellow podcaster – as we discuss the concept of stewardship, gratitude, and how that translates into our role as men, husbands, and fathers. Direct links to the podcast: Spotif...

This week I am going solo to bring you the final Authentic Conversations podcast episode recorded in 2021. It’s crazy to think about how fast this year has gone by. And as we are going into a brand new year, I want to talk you through my thoughts around reflecting on the year that I’ve had, guide you through reflecting on the year that you’ve had, and then help you kind of set a foundation for what you’re going to be doing going forward. Get Ryan’s guide to personal reflection, realization, and...

This week I am joined by Bill Harris, who is a 20+ year veteran of the Navy and served in the Special Forces and that really led to him having a deep understanding of what it meant to deal with his own levels of PTSD, anxiety, stress and depression. And he’s taken that experience and turned it into a desire to serve men that are dealing with several similar issues. Together we continue to explore the topic of masculinity from Bill’s perspective, what fuels his desire to help others dealing with...

Throughout this season, we have been predominantly talking with other men about what it means to be men. And this week, I sit down with JD Crouse, a fellow Christian businessman, to discuss masculinity in the context of the bible and our Christian faith and what it means to be men of God who lead and serve well. Connect with JD: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdcrouse/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jdcrouse Direct links to the podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authent...

The dictionary definition of success is the achievement of a target or aim. But that’s so generic, what do you even do with that? Not to mention that it’s constantly evolving with whatever stage of life you’re in. This week, I sit down with Collin Meeves, a fellow coach and podcast host, to discuss all things success and masculinity. I dive into more of my story and what led to me launching my “Foundation to Freedom” Program, as well as how the different aspects of masculinity play into finding...

For so long in society, manhood has meant financial provision. But providing financially is such a small component of what we can contribute as men to our friends and family. This week, David Gieselman and I explore the changing concept of masculinity and what it means to provide not only financial security but also time, space and consistency – as well as diving into his journey through sobriety and fatherhood. Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic Apple – http:...

This week, we are joined by Brittany Krystle. Brittany is a personal branding & growth expert with almost a decade of experience in personal brand development, content strategy, and marketing. She helps entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial-minded to build influence online that gets real results. We talk about Brittany’s journey into law and the decisions that led to the pivot into marketing, why she chose personal branding and everything in between. Direct links to the podcast: Spotify – htt...

So often men feel like they have to keep everything inside, push everything down, or just push through…until they break. Matthew Deibler knows this first hand. For years he suffered from OCD, anxiety, and panic before ultimately succumbing to a nervous breakdown. We talk through his journey in overcoming his anxiety instead of running away from it because anxiety and mental health isn’t something we talk about enough. You don’t want to miss this! Direct links to the podcast: Spotify – http://...

This season we’ve been working through the tough conversations men don’t always like to have, talking about emotions and manhood, topics surrounding business and family. Each week, we ask, “what does it mean to be a man?” To Michael Pedalino, it’s balancing providing for your family but also being there for them. Being a provider doesn’t mean just providing resources. We also have to provide for ourselves. So how do we balance the hustle while also making sure we’re being present to those aroun...

A major theme of this podcast is the question, “what does it mean to be a man?” The aim for this season is for us to learn from other men about the steps they took in order to achieve the best results in their marriage, family, and businesses. For Chip Brown, this meant taking the lessons he learned from his father and anchoring himself in the word of God in order to lead in all areas of his life effectively. In this episode, we talk about how being a pastor’s kid affects the way Chip leads his...

This week, I have the immense pleasure of speaking with my good friend and jack of many trades Corey Lane. It takes a good man with awareness, discipline, commitment to do the roles he’s been called to – and Corey is just that. We discuss his transition from drummer and musician to stock trader/investor, the lessons he’s learned surrounding his marriage and family, and finding his way back to his love and passion for music. Direct links to the podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authenti...

It was an absolute pleasure speaking with Tom Avery. Tom has been married to his wife and best friend for nearly thirty years and through life has learned the importance of a strong partnership and close relationships. Together we discuss marriage, parenting daughters, and opening up to others about life’s struggles, as well as the high value of morals and convictions. Direct links to the podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic Apple – http://bit.ly/apple-authentic YouTube – https:...

Men, this is a conversation you need to hear. In this episode, we talk about how John Troutman completely burned out after 20 years of ministry because he wasn’t being authentic to what was going on inside. In this episode, we talk about how to know when you need to take a break and also how to listen to those around you who are telling you something may be off. How do you know when too much is on your plate? How do you know when you are under too much pressure? How do you surround yourself wit...

I was absolutely thrilled to talk this week with Steve Watson, founder of Trendbreakers about raising children and masculinity. Steve has raised several boys and in this conversation, we dive into how to teach your children love and respect and some of the things Steve is doing to help his boys become men. We discussed how Steve has now been married for 19 years and has 7 kids and what challenges they have faced along the way. Direct links to podcast: Spotify – http://bit.ly/spotify-authentic...

Julie Foucher is a multi-time Crossfit Games competitor and podium finisher, a doctor, and the Host of the Pursuing Health Podcast. But I think that what stands out most about Julie is her character. It’s not just something people like me observed. It’s something you hear so many of her peers confirm over and over again. So when I read a post (linked below) where she shared that she wasn’t truly living as she felt she was created to, my intrigue was captured. During our conversation, I had the o...