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What if the grind isn’t the goal anymore? We brought a table of fathers, husbands, coaches, chaplains, and creators to rethink success, purpose, and legacy—without the fluff. The stories are raw: shifting from six-figure comfort to meaningful service, trading the spotlight to champion a spouse’s calling, and learning to measure a good day by peace, presence, and the people we lift.
We unpack how purpose and provision can work together when our priorities are straight. You’ll hear how authenticity becomes the new metric, why ambition can masquerade as “faith,” and how to test your next move with prayer, counsel, and courage. From a college server learning to bring joy on $2.18 an hour, to a speaker realizing he’s the “brokest” in the room yet rich in what matters most, the message is simple: small, faithful acts compound into real impact. Legacy lives in kitchens, locker rooms, and early-morning men’s groups—one seed, one soul, one choice at a time.
We get practical about brotherhood, too. Stop competing with men who should be your allies. Reply to the text. Start a circle where you live. Execute instead of procrastinating. If you’ve felt the tension between safety and calling, this conversation gives you language, guardrails, and a nudge to move. Success isn’t louder; it’s truer.
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Chapters
1. Welcome, Housekeeping, Part One Recap (00:00:00)
2. Meet The Panelists (00:03:50)
3. Rethinking Success: Money, Peace, Impact (00:07:55)
4. Sacrifice, Marriage, Seasons Of Calling (00:17:34)
5. Authenticity As A New Metric (00:23:34)
6. Brick By Brick: Daily Process (00:28:04)
7. Kingdom Impact Over Worldly Wins (00:32:24)
8. Purpose vs Provision: Faith And Work (00:41:03)
9. Serving In Small Roles With Big Meaning (00:47:53)
10. Stepping Out In Faith Without Ambition (00:54:53)
11. Presence And Brotherhood (01:01:13)
12. Connecting With Men Without Competing (01:05:43)
13. What Legacy Really Looks Like (01:11:03)
14. Small Seeds, Lasting Impact (01:18:53)
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