GreatMan Podcast

Many of you have been wounded by the church. Many of you have given up on church. And perhaps many of you expect too much from your church. This week, Stephen speaks directly to those of you who consider yourselves Christians to clarify the role of the church in your lives.

Get Stephen’s Book, “Healing Your Church Hurt:” https://stephenmansfield.tv/author/healing-your-church-hurt/

Men, whether single or married, it’s time to take an honest look at your sex life. Do you seek pleasure over purpose? Are you unable to employ the art of self-control? Do you keep a harem of imaginary brides in your mind? These questions, and some even more personal, are addressed by JT and Anthony in today’s episode on women and bitterness.

One of the primary ways in which men retreat from pain and attempt to heal their own souls is through sexual fantasy. Our bitterness toward the women who hurt us becomes a poison to our souls and leaves us living dark, secretive, self-serving lives. Together, let’s heal from our bitterness and become whole.

JT and Anthony are here to peel back the layers of your woman wounds. To properly do so, you have to look to the first and most impactful woman in your life: your mother. What kind of mother did you have? How did her way of mothering affect you positively or negatively? These questions and many more are addressed directly in today’s episode about women and bitterness.

Men, we are made to be in right and complementary relationships with women. But often, our hurts get in the way. Are there wounds you have received from a woman that have caused you to be embittered toward all women? Let’s unpack these and heal.

Today, JT and Anthony lay out a very practical, very crucial list of tasks that can help ensure the security and well-being of your loved ones in the event of your death.

1. Create a living will
2. Establish healthcare directives
3. Get financial matters in order
4. Examine your relationships

The founding fathers would often sign letters to one another using the Latin phrase, “memento mori,” which translates to, “Remember that you die.” But rather than saying this as a sorrowful reminder, they used it to encourage one another to live meaningful lives. Men, tomorrow is not promised. Let us live with intentionality, as if every day was our last.

Excuses, excuses. What are yours for neglecting exercise? A busy schedule? Your age? Your ability? Today, JT and Anthony confront the internal voice of laziness and talk about setting a trajectory of success for better physical health.

HIIT Exercise Resources:

https://youtu.be/O6olj0O3h4w?si=ZKbk-7mCvhiAfV9J

https://youtu.be/TkaYafQ-XC4?si=_oKSuuJ_JmGmID_G

Do you, like many men, find yourself avoiding exercise due to lack of time? Well, what if your fitness goals could be achieved in as little as 10-15 minutes per day? New studies are finding great benefits for those who engage in short, high-intensity workouts rather than long and paced exercise. Listen in for how Stephen makes this a priority in his daily life.

In this transitional episode of GreatMan, a familiar voice makes a return to dive into the subject of the Stockdale Paradox. Listen in for a round table discussion on accepting reality and instilling discipline, as well as the important distinction between excuses vs. explanations.

Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale was a prisoner of war in Vietnam from 1965-1973. During that time, he was forced to confront the harshness of his torturous reality. Yet, at the end of his time in captivity, he emerged victorious. His tactic is known now as “The Stockdale Paradox,” and it will benefit you greatly in 2024. Men, let’s face our present realities.

When you think about being physically prepared for violence, protecting those around you, or managing a safety threat, what feelings follow? Confidence? Fear? Conviction? For Anthony and Jay, this is a sobering subject that they believe must be addressed by every man. Listen in for a practical discussion on being equipped in the face of danger.