GreatMan Podcast

Your insecurity is holding you back from greatness. Don’t let it rule your relationships. However insecurity rears its head in your life, there are three ways to become aware of and conquer it:

1. Be aware of your triggers
2. Take inventory of jealousy and envy
3. Cease the pursuit of perfection

JT and Anthony share their personal stories of insecurity and how they have grown to not only understand it, but to contain it.

“I might not measure up. I might not be accepted. I might not be enough. I might not belong.”

Have these thoughts plagued you before? Insecurity is often a result of wounds, rejection, and failures, leading to a preoccupation with the self. This holiday season, Stephen issues a challenge to change your inner dialogue and destroy the stronghold of insecurity over your life.

When we strive for popularity and acceptance, we can easily lose touch with who we really are. Today, JT and Anthony dive into the perils of chasing notoriety, becoming a slave to your reputation, and being known for the wrong reasons. They also consider the impact of a dreaded time in the lives of many men: high school.

The current American political cycle has caused unprecedented division among friends and family. Heading into this holiday season, many family gatherings are at risk of blowing up or not happening at all. JT and Anthony are here to challenge the divisive rhetoric and equip men to control their tongues, set boundaries, and remain empathetic. A GreatMan knows how to value his relationships in spite of political differences.

You become what you behold. Both the chase of fame and the idolization of the famous can deform a man severely. Men, whatever your public visibility, remember that fame has the power to shape and influence, but also to damage and destroy. Today, Stephen instructs how to carefully navigate the danger of fame culture.

Manly maxims 3 & 4 outline how we are to direct our lives toward honoring other men and our creator. Living out these two ideals can feel like an abstract goal, which is why JT and Anthony are here to make them tangible. By remembering the influence we have and utilizing our gifts to their greatest potential, we can become the GreatMen we are created to be.

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The next manly maxims in “Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men” outline two core truths of manhood: manly men build manly men, and manly men live to the glory of God. Being a man for the sake of yourself is simply not good enough; one must pour into the lives of other men. Furthermore, being a man requires an understanding of where manhood ultimately stems from. Walking with God has incredible implications for your life as a man.

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Continuing on the subject of the Manly Maxims from “Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men,” JT and Anthony hit hard on the realities of manly responsibilities. In all areas of life, doing manly things and tending to one’s field is what separates men from males. Dive into the conversation to better understand the essential role that you play as a man in the life of those around you.

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Stephen Mansfield’s popular book, “Mansfield’s Book of Manly Men,” outlines 4 “Manly Maxims” that men are to live out nobly and with purpose. In this episode, Stephen outlines Maxims 1 & 2, and explains why their implementation is crucial for living out great manhood.

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The southeast has witnessed unimaginable destruction in the wake of multiple hurricanes. And there is no shortage of men stepping up to the plate to make a difference. From biker gangs and helicopter pilots to drone fliers and hikers, there is a role for every man to play in times of crisis. In this episode, Stephen challenges men to recognize opportunity in catastrophe.

Shame is a heavy weight to carry. How are you allowing it to weigh you down? In this episode, JT and Anthony discuss their own shame breakthroughs, and then suggest some litmus tests you can use to determine the effects of shame in your own life. Listen in to learn how to fight the accusations and lies that cause so many men to stumble.

Rather than pivoting away from our recent episode with Ryan Michler, we want to give men a chance to listen, share, and completely take in what was said. Men, it is imperative that we become aware and gain control over the things that might be controlling us. If you haven’t yet, we encourage you to listen to episode #348, “Who Are You Changing For? with Ryan Michler,” and if you have listened, listen again! There is power and wisdom[read more]