Glawry Podcast: Recent Episodes
Matthew Monk
Lindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is an author and psychologist who has been a psychotherapist for more than thirty years, working in both public and private practice.
In this episode M.O.N.K. breaks down the main concepts of her book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents.
Topics Covered:
- Emotional immaturity
- Effects of emotional immaturity in parenting and leadership
- Stress innoculation
- Defense mechanisms
- Survival mode
- Fear of connection
- Fragility
- Characteristics of emotional immaturity
- Characteristics of emotional maturity
- Emotional mirroring
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The trappings of modern culture can have us very confused. We can have all of our ducks in a row--good job, nice house, kids, family, etc...yet...many are dying internally. Evidenced by increased rates of anxiety, depression and suicide, might society have thrown the baby out with bath water? In this episode M.O.N.K. details the difference between taking responsibility and being responsible and gives practical steps to getting back on the boat, even if you've seemed to have missed it.
Topics Covered:
- Response-ability
- The mask of "being responsible"
- Those who say "Lord, Lord..."
- Criticisms of Modern Christianity
- The true self
- CULT(ure)
- M.O.N.K.'s journey of healing his emotions
- Practical/actionable daily steps
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This episode takes a deep dive into Jay Bilas' book, Toughness. Part meditation on basketball, part philosophy of life, Bilas' book takes a hard look at the nuances of what comprises truly "tough" people. Ultimately, he believes toughness is a skill anyone can learn to practice. Listen further to find out how.
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The idea of The Warrior-Poet is as old a humanity. In this episode, M.O.N.K. digs into the origins of this concepts, what it means in today's context, and provides some examples from his own life on how he's learned to navigate the ebbs and flows of becoming both a Warrior and a Poet.
Topics Covered:
- Archetypes
- King, Magician, Warrior, Lover
- The Warrior archetype
- What being a warrior looks like
- What The Poet looks like
- Toxic masculinity
- When to fight, when to walk away
- Examples from M.O.N.K.'s life
- How to become a warrior poet.
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M.O.N.K. tackles listener-generated questions regarding fitness training plans, nutrition, and the roots of addictions.
Topics Covered:
- Fitness metrics
- Establishing fitness goals
- How fitness goals establish different frameworks for training
- Protein consumption
- Effects of diet, versus effects of training
- Output versus aesthetic
- M.O.N.K.'s training plan and how he cycles different protocols throughout a year.
- Addiction as pain management.
- When to seek professional help.
- Dr. Gabor Mate
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Instant gratification is the name of the game in today's Push-Button Culture. We can get groceries without stepping out of our cars, we can communicate and form "relationships" with others across the globe from the comfort of our couches. As a result, we have lost the mystery of process, adventure, and the benefits of "fighting" for something we want or desire.
Topics Covered:
- Delaying gratification
- The power of now, the power of process
- Self-control as a fruit of the Spirit
- Delayed gratification and its effects on porn addiction
- Addiction as pain managment
- Biological effects instant access to everything
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M.O.N.K delves into the finding the sweet spot between accountability and relationship. How do we as humans in our communities and other spaces hold each other accountable with grace and understanding while addressing the messy problems and struggles we all have?
Topics Covered:
- Lack of accountability on the big stages.
- Desire for access but not responsibility.
- Accountability and the relationship with responsibility.
- Matthew 18:15
- Deuteronomy 19:15
- Looking for repetition in Biblical passages.
- How grudges and unforgiveness affect our perception of God and each other.
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Mind, Body, Spirit. Emotions. Feelings. As more and more research and practical experience is demonstrating the mind/body connections and how emotions effect every aspect of our personal health and well-being, the ancients, for thousands of years, have written about the how intimately woven together the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life are. M.O.N.K. explores these connections in this episode and arrives at one jaw-dropping conclusion: You are much bigger than you body!
Topics Covered:
- The West and the disconnection from the body.
- The irony of Western materialism.
- Accumulation as status symbols.
- The body as a vehicle.
- Getting into the body as a means of mentally checking in.
- How thoughts are cues to deeper emotions.
- How emotions can lead you into your spirit.
- Spirit as the driver of all things.
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It is often taught that "The Curse of Adam" cursed humanity. In this episode M.O.N.K. takes a look at Genesis 3, and offers a different perspective. Was humanity cursed? Or did something else happen entirely, that could change our outlook and experience of the world?
Topics Covered:
- Genesis 3
- God curses the ground and the serpent.
- Alternate/original meanings of "Increasing pain in childbirth"
- Genesis 4
- The importance of patterns and repetition in ancient literature
- Ancient cosmology and understanding of serpent imagery
- Patterns and connections between Adam and Eve's exile and Cain's exile.
- Leviticus 10
- Why it's no good to drink on the job.
- Gen 2:15--command given to Adam and connection as to why the ground is cursed in Genesis 3.
- Hebrew words: 'adad and shamar--and connections to worship.
- John 3:16 and and Old Testament, Torah, Nevi'im, and Kethuvi'm connections.
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Bible Study teaching from II Thes. 1:11-12 as the source text. See notes below and link to google doc. Google doc link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1R8sn7bpSuyh9pfHMPvolLJUMxt1kCKsmP7_fqo6iw/edit?usp=sharing
Notes: June 11, 2023 by: Matt Monk-”The World is Redeemed, Don’t We Experience It?”
Source Text: II Thes. 1:11-12 (from the English Standard Version).
11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, 12 so that the name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ
Two Big Ideas:
- We live in a redeemed world, but people (us) fail to see/believe it is so.
- Christ is in us, giving us the power and authority to take care of #1.
Questions for Application to Consider and to Pray About:
How can I?
-Walk in a manner worthy of my calling and Christ’s calling?
-Better see Christ in me and me in Him?
** “It’s not about what you can do for God, but what God has done for you.”
- Big Idea #1: We live in a redeemed world, but people (us) fail to see or believe it is so.
-Genesis 3: What/Who does God curse after the fall?
-II Thes. 1:10:
when he comes on that day to be glorified in his saints, and to be marveled at among all who have believed, because our testimony to you was believed (ESV)
-According to v. 10, where is Christ and what is His plan to redeem the world?
-Romans 5:12, 18-19:
12 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—18 Therefore, as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. 19 For as by the one man's disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man's obedience the many will be made righteous.
-If Christ dealt with sin once and for all on the cross…why do we still struggle?
**II Thes. 1:11: What gives us the power for good works and faith? What happens if we attempt to redeem things but do it from the wrong source?
Rom. 1:20-21-20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
- Big Idea #2: Christ is in us, giving us the power and authority to take care of #1.
**II Thes. 1:12, Where/How is Christ glorified?...
John 17:4-5, 21-23:
4 I glorified you on earth, having accomplished the work that you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your own presence with the glory that I had with you before the world existed. 21 that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, 23 I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me.
John 14:20: 20 In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you.
In this episode, M.O.N.K. addresses listener and reader questions regarding professional coach and teaching, and other types of public service work.
Topics Covered:
- How to grow in your craft as a coach.
- Balancing family life and coaching.
- Coaching as a hobby v. coaching as a profession.
- The 5,832 things that happen behind the scenes in sport.
- Best practices for 1st year teachers.
- To teach or not to teach?
- The myth of the 3 month vacation for teachers.
- The myth of the 8 hour workday for teachers.
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M.O.N.K. is joined by former Tavern Geek Podcast Host, Micah Bowers. Micah is also the biggest Phoenix Suns fan in history. They discuss the recent NBA playoffs and their all-time best players at every position in basketball.
Topics Covered:
- Hot takes on the Heat vs. Nuggets Finals Series.
- All time top 5 PGs
- All time top 5 SGs
- All time top 5 SFs
- How good Tracy McGrady really was
- All time top 5 PFs
- All time top 5 Cs
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Question: M.O.N.K., what is the #1 my athlete can do to develop as a basketball player.
Answer: Play pickup basketball.
But, as many who occupy the basketball space have noted, pickup basketball is dying. M.O.N.K. uses this favorite youthful pastime, and angle from his day-job as a high school basketball coach, as a symptom to a much bigger problem--the death of unstructured free play among the youth. This conversation spans many topics, and your host also details his own struggles in learning how to operate from a place of wholeness.
Topics Covered:
-Why pickup basketball is king.
-Growing up in the 90s.
-Parenting after 9/11.
-The Coddling of the American Mind
-The need for a spiritual element, knowing your divine origin.
-Rehashing conversations with Bill Vanderbush: link to podcast here.
-Creating a Sabbath, making space for unstructured time as an adult.
-M.O.N.K.'s mental health struggles.
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The fitness industry is booming, especially among online influencers. If you're new to the fitness game, or just trying to live a healthier lifestyle, a short look online leaves many confused, mad, or unmotivated. In this episode M.O.N.K. answers some common fitness questions he has received over the past few months, and gives some advice to get you started down the path.
Topics Covered:
- Best equipment if you're ballin' on a budget.
- The benefits of jumping rope.
- Cross ropes, The Jump ropes M.O.N.K. uses here and here.
- Bands and band training.
- Gymnastic rings...and training with gymnastic rings.
- Sprinting=the ultimate exercise.
- Strength training for metabolism.
- Correcting imbalances.
- Training one side of the body at a time.
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A partial Q and A episode. M.O.N.K. reflects upon aspects of his life per listener request--the wins, the losses and what he has learned in the midst.
Topics Covered:
- Perceived opportunities vs. Real Opportunities
- More bang for your buck...Emotional Safety and Connection or Financial Security?
- Childhood wounds and overcoming them.
- Turning losses into wins--how God can use a failure for a victory.
- The dangers of not setting boundaries.
- The dangers of setting too many boundaries.
- Knowing one's darkness inspires humility.
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Things don't always go the way we plan. The hard emotions come up. And it is natural for us to want to push back and operate out of offense. In this episode, M.O.N.K. gets vulnerable about navigating a situation that did not work out for him, and gives us steps to help go through this process in a health way.
Topics Covered:
- Jocko Willink's "Good" Mentality
- How to not act out of offense.
- Acting out of confidence
- Knowing your identity and where your identity comes from
- Finding your next mission
- Being open
- God's protection can look strange
- Spiritual blindness and spiritual sight.
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Masculinity is bestowed. And contrary to popular belief, a boy cannot learn how to be a man from a woman. This episode is Part II, of a deep dive into John Eldredge's Wild at Heart.
Topics Covered:
- How women can emasculate men, and why men are threatened in the presence of a real woman.
- Father wounds.
- Emotional incest.
- How to heal father wounds.
- The essential question a boy must have answered.
- Why men need challenge.
- Danger and wildness as part of the essential spark of romance.
- The myth of the "lone wolf".
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An excerpt from a live teaching M.O.N.K. gave at another venue. The teaching focuses on certain biblical meta-themes, archetypes, and how recognizing these patterns can empower you and those around you.
Topics Covered:
- Water and it's representations in The Bible
- Water and it's representations in Ancient Cosmology
- Creative substance
- The art of speaking to create
- Ancient thought on the power of the word
- The difference between streams and seas
- God as the master of chaos
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Do you have what it takes? Am I good enough? These are the two essential questions a man (or anyone, for that matter), ask deep within their heart of hearts. In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into John Eldredge's wildly successful book: Wild at Heart.
Topics Covered:
- Why/How men have been feminized from an early age.
- Men desire danger and to be dangerous.
- The dichotomy of aggression and tenderness.
- Why women lose interest and trust in men.
- Why little boys play with toy guns.
- What does it take?
- A man offers his strength to others.
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In the world of public school teaching, more and more high quality veterans are leaving the game for other opportunities. In the same vein, many corporate leaders are dropping their leadership positions for simpler roles. At the end of the day, teaching and leadership have many common denominators. In this episode, M.O.N.K. explores the ins and outs of leadership and teaching, how to increase effectiveness and create sustainability in these roles.
Topics Covered:
- The importance of meeting people where they are at.
- Realizing that coworkers/students/clients have lives outside of the the classroom and job.
- Knowing the subject or task may not be as important to your audience as it is to you.
- Understanding the legal requirements and norms of the job, organizations and other authorities.
- Building relationships with students/coworkers/your audience.
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Attention! We live in an attention economy. In fact, our economics, advertisers and a bevy of other processes in our modern world all stem from what we give our attention to. In the ancient world...it was understood that our ability to focus created a form of worship. In this episode, M.O.N.K. dives into some bible text to focus on these three big questions:
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What you focus on consciously is a form of worship.
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What you worship is what you become.
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The environment reacts according to what you become.
Other takeaways:
- Cain and Abel, and how God didn't curse Cain!
- Wheat and tares.
- Tares as "false grain".
- The ministry of reconciliation.
- Ancient Cosmology.
- Heaven, Earth, and "Waters Below"
- The Chaos Waters.
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Rest and recovery. We know it's important for our physical health. But what of our emotional, mental, and spiritual health? M.O.N.K. explores the concept of rest and how it influences every area of our lives. Ultimately without rest, we can't be as effective or productive as we want to, but why does our culture not value this?
Topics Covered:
- God's rest and God's action.
- Rest as a holy/divine practice.
- Ancient understandings of "The Sabbath"
- Rest as a mental recovery practice.
- "Breathing Room"--creating space to hear the voice of God
- Why is busyness a badge of honor?
- Building skills, systems, confidence, and faith as a means to encounter rest.
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This episode is an excerpt from a Podcast M.O.N.K. was on with host Anissa Zucker. The Kainos Joy Ministries Podcast you can check out on youtube by clicking the link. The podcast ranges across a variety of subjects as M.O.N.K. goes deep into the theology of inclusion and how God's goodness can be interpreted and applied in these unprecedented times.
Topics Covered:
- What is inclusion?
- Inclusion as a gateway to bridging gaps in education and generational misunderstandings.
- The Prodigal Son(s)
- Reinterpreting John 1:12.
- The new wine.
- Heaven and Hell as present realities
- Joy and peace and what they look like in regular, old, "boring" life.
- Awareness of God's presence in the small moments.
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Motivation can be a key component to get yourself moving in the right direction. While motivation can't be our source of security, nor can it give us purpose...motivation can gives us a kick start to building the systems and strategies we need to live a more intentional, purposeful, and fulfilled life. In this episode, M.O.N.K. details 5 keys to help in finding motivation when you are unmotivated.
Topics Covered:
- Creating a Need
- Model, Model, Model!
- Own the problem, or create opportunities for ownership.
- Have a process and organize it.
- Create standards.
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You asked for it. So here it is. M.O.N.K.'s current workout split and explanations on how he does it, schedules it, all while working a full time job and then some while being a husband and father. Check out the links below for a general 8-week program and video explanation!
Topics Covered:
- Scheduling your training
- Benefits of working 1 leg and 1 arm at a time.
- Having a purpose behind your training.
- Training with intent.
- Quality beats quantity.
- Consistency over time wins EVERY TIME
- Program and explanations are listed below.
Link to 8 week strength and athleticism program: here.
Video of explanations for program: here.
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The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. It is also the most controversial book of all time. More people have died over it's interpretation than any other text in history. More people have been liberated by applying it's content than any other book in history. As polarizing as The Bible can be, it is very easy for us a believers and non-believers alike to superimpose our own cultural paradigms upon these ancient texts. In this episode, M.O.N.K. navigates the dangers of interpreting The Bible based upon our own cultural paradigm, and offers some different perspectives on how to interact with this ancient text.
Topics Covered:
- The Bible as Ancient wisdom literature.
- How page 1 of The Bible sets the stage for the rest of it.
- Why inserting your current cultural paradigm into biblical reading is dangerous.
- Who chooses what's good and what's bad?
- The Bible is meant to point you to a source of divine help.
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In this episode, M.O.N.K. is joined by his wife, Stef, for a very special couples episode. They both unpack their words for 2022, the process of the past year and what they have learned. They then reveal their words for 2023 and how to move into the new year with momentum.
Topics Covered:
- "Selah"-the importance of the pause.
- Reflection, and the power of stillness
- The gift of perspective
- Well-meaning friends don't always know what's right for you
- Discerning God's voice.
- Discerning the voice of the ego
- Therapy, counseling, and analyzing the fruit of progress from woundedness.
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There comes a time in every young man's life, when he feels the urge to begin connecting with those elusive creatures named women. At the same time, career objectives and advancement come into play. It's a lot to carry all at once. Per high listener demand, M.O.N.K. gives some tips about how to navigate romantic and work relationships in a healthy way that will empower all individuals involved.
Topics Covered:
- Develop yourself first.
- Stop chasing!
- Go to places where the types of people you want to attract, be around, or become, hang out.
- Don't lose yourself in another person/job/pursuit, and continue your personal development.
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While we may not realize it: at the root of every type of behavior and action is an emotion. With the rise of mental health issues in the industrialized world, new research has found that emotions are at the root and the cause of almost every mental illness. In this episode, M.O.N.K. explores some key components to emotional health, it's connections to mental health, and he goes into detail about his own journey through psychotherapy and counseling.
"Whether we like it or not, we are puppets of our emotions.
We make complex decisions by consulting our feelings, not our thoughts. Against our best intentions, we substitute the questions, 'What do I think about this?' with 'How do I feel about this?'
So smile! Your future depends on it."--Rolf Dobelli.
Topics Covered:
- The difference between thoughts and emotions.
- How changing a thought can change an emotion.
- Where emotions come from.
- Physical responses to emotions.
- Addictions and behavior patterns.
- Counseling, therapy and getting help.
- Feelings word list/how to name emotions.
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Welcome to season 3! In this episode, M.O.N.K. describes the pursuit of consistency in excellence and what he has learned after 2 years of hosting G.L.A.W.R.Y. Podcast.
Topics Covered:
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Preparation is an art. Preparation as an art.
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Consistent excellent in one pursuit will lead to other opportunities.
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Consistency breeds confidence.
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Excellence requires accountability.
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Pursuing excellence in one arena will lead to the development of other skills.
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That's a wrap for Season 2, folks! In this episode M.O.N.K. addresses struggles currently confronting Gen Z, and the main differences between growing up in Gen Y vs. Gen Z. He also delves into the book of Ecclesiastes in this episode per listener request.
Topics Covered:
-Gen Z Weaknesses.
-Gen Z superpowers.
-How Gen Y and Gen Z differ.
-Solomon was a bitter old man at the end of his life.
-The importance of understanding narrative voice for context.
-Cultural context for Biblical reading and beyond!
-The Divine nature.
-Character as a vehicle for the road of life.
-The importance of your character to God.
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M.O.N.K. addresses listener questions and riffs on a variety of topics in the midst. See the list below for a bunch of the content covered in this episode:
-Micro generations within Gen Y.
-Who are M.O.N.K.'s Top 5 emcees?
-Criteria for a top 5 emcee: longevity, skill, live presence, adaptability, monetization
-The effects of 9/11 on parenting styles.
-How to start a side hustle.
-Addressing stagnations and complacency in adulthood.
-The transition from boyhood to manhood.
-How M.O.N.K. and his wife met.
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As the world spirals into chaos, a beautiful order is emerging. The new world emerging before us is not one without growing pains and it will not arrive without a heavy dose of humility. Humility works in concert with accountability, which many of us have avoided like the plague! In this episode, M.O.N.K. address the notion of accountability, it's relationship with humility and why an entire generation of men have been adverse to being held accountable.
Topics Covered:
-Humility as your baseline.
-Millennials and micro-generations.
-Why millennials avoid accountability.
-The massive shift in parenting post 9/11.
-Kids are anti-fragile.
-Humanity punishes itself...it is not God punishing humanity.
-Accountability v. condemnation.
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In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into Kahlil Gibran's classic poetical and philosophical work, The Prophet. Gibran a WWI era poet, visual artist, and philosopher produced one of the greatest works of our time. This episode breaks down a few of the many concepts laced throughout the work and makes connections to our lives in the digital age.
Topics Covered:
-Your children are not your own.
-The balance between creating structure and allowing for choice.
-God is an archer, parents are the bow.
-On giving.
-Why giving with a demand of who deserves and who does not is dangerous.
-Law and law makers.
-Connections to Jesus, and Plato's allegory of the cave.
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Whether you are a basketball player or coach, or a professional in any field, there are certain practices necessary to engage in order to crush your next big phase or project. In this episode, M.O.N.K. details the steps to take to crush the strange phase between the summer sessions and the start of the season, known affectionately as "The Preseason" in the basketball community. These steps are also broken down and applied to other fields and professions.
Topics Covered:
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Getting uncomfortable and daily practices describing how to get uncomfortable.
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Building chemistry and things you can do to build chemistry with teammates and coworkers.
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Defining and understanding your role within the team/organization.
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Doing what is going to keep you "in the game".
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Faith and fitness. These are two topics M.O.N.K. has covered quite heavily on this show. Yet, we have not explored the connection between the two. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the relationship between faith, fitness and everything in between.
Topics Covered:
-Your body is your house, but your body is not you.
-Disregarding physical health is a plank in the eye of the Western Church.
-Fitness as a buffer for mental health issues.
-If you feel better, you feel God better.
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We're back with another health and fitness episode. M.O.N.K. addresses listener submitted questions related to health and fitness.
Topics Covered:
-What's better for weight loss--running or strength training?
-High carb diets v. Low carb diets.
-HIIT training v. Long Slow distance.
-Best advice for distance running training.
-The PAAVO method.
-Increasing your max deadlift.
-Train on one leg.
-Benefits of jumping rope.
-Do pushups!
-How to get stronger with no gym, weights, or equipment.
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The words we speak are powerful! What we speak becomes a force that activates our environment and circumstance for better or worse. In today's world of convenience, we have unprecedented exposure to the words of others AND the ability to respond or react to those words! In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines the reasons why it's so much easier to talk than to do.
Topics Covered:
-How to listen for God.
-The power of words.
-What you speak over another, you actually speak over yourself.
-Managing social media use.
-Song explanations.
-Roe v. Wade.
-Navigating polarities.
-Transformation comes through application.
-Application comes through doing.
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It's no mystery that in today's world we are flooded with distraction. Every moment of every day almost as soon as we are born, things are grasping for our attention. While we have access to more information and education than ever before, we are allowing ourselves to be programmed for constant stimulation. The reality is that it is in our moments of boredom, where our being has the opportunity to breathe, for creativity to strike and inspiration to be realized.
In this episode, M.O.N.K. details the beauty and the benefits of boredom. Can allowing ourselves and our children to "be bored" can actually be a superpower?
Topics Covered:
-Being a good receiver.
-Space for the brain to rest and recover.
-Rest and recovery cycles.
-Seeing the mundane in new ways.
-How to steward gratitude.
-The importance of downtime.
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The flesh wars against the spirit and the spirit wars against the flesh. If this is the case, are we destined for a life of internal conflict and warfare? Why do we consider our bodies dirty things to be ashamed of? A lot of this comes from misunderstood ideas about ancient texts. In this episode M.O.N.K. breaks down what the term "flesh" really means Biblically, and how to reinterpret a life of peace in the midst of seeming contradiction.
Topics Covered:
-What the word "flesh" really means.
-Gnostic and Essene ideas.
-How these ideas of "beating up the body" have infiltrated Western Culture.
-Christ in You.
-The divine nature.
-Flesh=anything temporary.
-Separation v. Union.
-The fruit of the flesh.
-The fruit of the Spirit.
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Do you ever have those moments where you feel everything is in perfect alignment? You have perfect peace, you feel, happy, joyful, and content? Yet, when you leave that moment, everything devolves into chaos. What if you could have that feeling of perfection in every moment? What if I told you it's as simple as developing an awareness of it?
In this episode, Matt Spinks joins us to talk about these realities as detailed in his book High On God. Matt & Katie Spinks have ministered the Gospel full time since 2008. They are relatively unlearned ordinary friends who encountered Christ's Finished Work and the Glory of God and have found themselves by Grace exploring wonderful mystic secrets! Matt & Katie have two wonderful children, Samuel and Rainbow. They are focused on family and community in their local region, as well as sharing this Good News online, and throughout the world. You can check out all their adventures and ministries at The Firehouse Projects.
Topics Covered:
-Matt's background.
-What's old is new, what's new is old.
-Integrating happy spirituality into everyday life.
-Can you get high on God?
-Finding language to describe spiritual experiences.
-Why is getting high on God offensive?
-Growing in wisdom and maturity.
-Is Heaven right now, or is it some far off distant place we go when we die?
-Moving from wholeness instead of from a place of lack.
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Ever caught yourself blaming someone for something you didn't achieve? Ever feel like you are always putting out fires, but can never get caught up? You may be struggling with a mentality of victimhood. In this episode, M.O.N.K. details how to recognize when you slip into a victim mentality and then offers solutions for how to quell the poison of victimhood.
Topics Covered:
-Music updates
-Accusing, Blaming, Complaining (No ABC's)
-How blame results in powerlessness.
-How powerlessness creates hopelessness.
-Reflexes versus reactions.
-How hopelessness contributes to anxiety and depression.
-Get mental health treatment!
-Controlling the controllable.
-The importance of your attitude and effort regardless of the circumstances.
-Making space for God, grace, and the imperfect.
-Form versus function.
-Asking for help.
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Most of us are familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son. Refer to Luke 15 in your Bible for the source text. It is a beautiful story about acceptance after having screwed up royally, but there is much more to it than that. In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into this timeless tale, and breaks open new layers. Mainly, how does the story end and why is it significant AND, he uncovers who truly is the main character in the story.
Topics Covered:
-The Younger Brother.
-The Older Brother.
-The significance of how the story ends.
-The role of the father.
-God never left humanity, mankind's mind became warped towards God.
-The myth of "pulling yourself up by your bootstraps."
-The myth of "doing everything on your own."
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Part II of a partner episode with the book Reclaiming the Man: A Rough Guide to Knowing Your Divine Self. In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines the story of the prodigal son from the Bible, through the lens of archetypes. What do these old stories tell us about ourselves in today's world?
Topics Covered:
-The importance of old stories.
-Different names for "Adam"
-Common interpretations of the Prodigal Son story.
-The importance of context.
-God is not mad at you.
-Andre Rabe, "Creative Chaos"
-Esau and Jacob.
-Cain and Abel
-The myth/lie of separation.
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In today's fast-paced world of distraction and moving onto the next and the best, it seems that the importance of keeping your word has fallen by the wayside. In this episode M.O.N.K. describes how to release the fear of missing out and the poverty mindset ruling the graphing for opportunity, and how to reignite the power of commitment and your word in your life.
Topics Covered:
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Word is Bond
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Why it people more easily back out of their word in today's climate. (FOMO).
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The dangers of not keeping your word.
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The advantages of keeping your word.
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In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into the works of Rumi!
Rumi (30 September 1207 – 17 December 1273), was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan in Greater Iran. Rumi's influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions: Iranians, Tajiks, Turks, Greeks, Pashtuns, other Central Asian Muslims, and the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent have greatly appreciated his spiritual legacy for the past seven centuries. His poems have been widely translated into many of the world's languages and transposed into various formats. Rumi has been described as the "most popular poet"and the "best selling poet" in the United States.
So sit back, relax and enjoy as we read some of his mind-blowing lines. Pay special attention to the themes that God is in your midst and you are the vessel through which the divine wishes to express itself.
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It's safe to say many of our long held structures are slowly crumbling down. While centralized power had it's place and certain advantages--military defense, distribution of resources at a wide scale--it also has many disadvantages. As the world grows and the population reaches unprecedented numbers, what are some other alternatives we could consider in terms of governance, provision and regulation? In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines this notion of decentralization as it applies to the arts. As the digital world has opened up new avenues for artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, etc...the traditional large-scale corporate mode may be shaking in its boots.
Topics Covered:
-Benefits of decentralization
-The how the digital space is changing the game
-Advantages from digital distribution
-Disadvantages in digital distribution
-The benefactor system.
-Matthew McCounghay, Mishka, and JK Livin.
-The rise of Hip Hop as an example of decentralization.
-Decentralization as a celebration of local flavor.
-Homogenization is on the way out because people are tired of the same old thing.
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M.O.N.K. nerds out about basketball and addresses listener Q and A related to the greatest sport of all time.
Topics Covered:
-Is the shot clock good for high school?
-What are you looking for as a defensive player?
-The ultimate player development recipe?
-Monk's picks for best all time 3 v. 3 games.
-Zone defense v. Man-to-Man defense.
-The 1 piece of equipment every hooper needs.
-Biggest changes in the high school game over the past 20 years.
-Advice for 1st year coaches.
-What does basketball have to do with Jesus?
M.O.N.K. addresses the tragic rampage shooting in Uvalde, Texas. How should believers and Christ-followers appropriately respond to such an event?
In this episode M.O.N.K. details the recent fitness challenge he completed. The 60-Day "Odd Object and Bodyweight Challenge" involved completing 60 days of workouts where no traditional weights were allowed to be used. Although kettlebells and dumbbells were allowed, with those items, you are not allowed to use anything heavier than 50 pounds. M.O.N.K. describes the results of going through the process, and gives listeners some tips on how to implement this challenge themselves.
Topics Covered:
-Why do the challenge?
-Allowables
-The importance of changing your stimulus.
-Bodyweight training versus traditional weight training.
-Recover and it's importance.
-The importance of challenges in general.
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It's happened to all of us. We've had season in our life where we've felt directionless. Or maybe we've been repeating the same patterns and we can't figure out how to flip the script to encounter new and bold changes. In this episode, M.O.N.K. is joined by Stef, a.k.a. Ms. Monk (his wife). Stef talks about how getting "words" of guidance from God can offer both medicine and direction in those hard season in life, when everything seems to be stuck.
Topics Covered:
-Getting "words".
-How to hear God's voice.
-Unoffendable is not technically a word.
-What being "unoffendable" means.
-What happens when we are offended.
-Hebrew words and stuff.
-"Selah", the divine pause.
-The importance of recovery-spiritually, mentally and physically.
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M.O.N.K. breaks down the power and the influence parents have, not only on their kids, but the FUTURE! What is the difference between parenting and providing? Who is to blame when society goes awry?
Topics Covered:
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Children are their own people.
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Parent your children and guide them...don't just provide for them.
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Children want your time, attention and focus...they don't really want "stuff".
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Parents should place a value on experiences instead of "stuff".
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In this fitness dedicated episode, M.O.N.K. tackles listener questions about health and fitness.
Topics Covered:
-Rest and recovery in training.
-When and how much time to take off.
-How M.O.N.K. recovers.
-Varied "colorful" diet.
-Low variety diet.
-How large scale food systems influence diet.
-Nutrient deficiency.
-Get your macros in check to help with your micros.
-Benefits of sprinting.
-Distance training.
-How to build up your sprint tolerance.
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Good and evil. The age old battle for what's what. Maybe you think about it constantly. Maybe you don't. Maybe you consider yourself a "good" person. Well, guess what...you still have the capacity to commit great evil. Maybe you think you're a "horrible" person. Well, guess what, you still are breathing and have the capacity for great good. That's the trick...we are all good, we are all evil, we all have the capacity for both, all the time at every given moment. In this episode, we explore these complexities and how to integrate both sides of our natures to restore ourselves to living in the proper alignment.
Topics Covered:
-Anecdotes from M.O.N.K.
-Being rebellious.
-Falsifying your identity.
-The importance of a name.
-Twins.
-The evil twin.
-Common twin stories throughout history.
-Loki and Thor.
-Gilgamesh and Enkidu.
-Beowulf and Grendel.
-Cain and Abel.
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What effect do early influences have on our long term development? From role models, to music, to personal growth, M.O.N.K. covers it all in this Q and A format, with questions submitted by listeners.
Topics Covered:
-Role Models
-Success...what is it really?
-Public school as an driver of economics.
-What is a paradox?
-Self acceptance and personal growth.
-Musical Influences.
-Jack Johnson (the songwriter, not the boxer).
-Coming up in the Golden Age of Houston Hip-Hop.
-How to write a book.
-How not to write a book.
-The Murph Challenge.
-Murph Training Plan. (Click on the link...)
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Face it, we've all dealt with bullies in our lives. If you haven't, you're lying to yourself...or you might be the bully. As a result, society in the public space is rife with "anti-bullying" campaigns. While the intention behind these initiatives is well-intended, might they be stealing the gifts of handling adversity from the next generation. The fact of the matter is at some point, our children will face a bully...whether in grade school, or when they're grown, out of the house, and moving into their careers.
Topics Covered:
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Everyone gets bullied.
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The bully also has a story.
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Physical prowess and presence as a bullying deterrent.
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The importance of setting boundaries.
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Let your kids solve their own problems.
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In this episode, M.O.N.K. riffs on the ins and outs of governmental structures. What is the ideal for modern, "industrialized" nations? Is socialism the answer? Is capitalism the answer? Or is it all a grand conspiracy used to distract the sheeple in order for the global elites to lord over the hoi polloi?
Topics covered:
-Open your heart so you can consider ideas from multiple perspectives!
-Benefits of socialism.
-Where socialism goes wrong.
-Socialist programs in the U.S.
-Capitalism and the development of economic superpowers.
-The economy as god.
-The infinite growth fallacy of capitalism.
-Localizing capitalism
-Conspiracy theories as a means of moral soapboxing.
-Why Christians take the conspiracy theory bait.
-Insider knowledge.
-Where there's smoke, there's fire.
-Being right versus being effective.
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In this episode M.O.N.K. confronts his "why". Why share this info? Why go through the trouble of producing this podcast when there is so much else going on? We know from experience and study that at the end of life regret and guilt are two silent killers. So how what do we implement now that will allow us to eliminate these enemies before we are too far gone to fight them?
Topics Covered:
-Book release. Get your copy here.
-Finding your why.
-Walking in your purpose.
-Accountability.
-Sharing and using your gifts and talents.
-You get more of what you're willing to give away for free.
-Walking in your integrity.
-Spiritual principles.
-How to eliminate the monsters of regret and guilt the right way.
-Therapy and counseling. Get. Help! If you need it.
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In this episode, M.O.N.K. explores the concept of being an underdog. Why do we love underdog stories so much. Is it more difficult to be an underdog and obtain success or to have success and continue to repeat it? M.O.N.K. breaks this down into 4 Main Points: 1. Underdog stories connect to a traditional Hero's Journey. 2. Achieving and going through the fire is tough. 3. What do you do now that you've achieved? 4. Sustainability is hard.
Topics Covered:
-Hero archetypes.
-What are archetypes?
-The Hero's Journey.
-The '98 Bulls.
-The Coddling of the American Mind.
-Preparing for the road instead of preparing the road for you.
-The ego's need for comfort.
-The dangers of complacent satisfaction.
-What "grades" in school can teach you.
-The demands/sacrifices of sustained success.
-Getting everyone's best shot.
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Adversity will come. Period. It's going to happen to all of us at some point. Often, the hard times come when we least expect and when we seem to be the least prepared to deal. Steve and Heidi Olive drop wisdom bombs on this episode in how to handle adversity, and what skills you can develop during the "good" times to help yourself be more resilient and gracious when the hard times do come.
Topics Covered:
-General thoughts on adversity.
-Adversity is different for everybody.
-How not to minimize another's pain.
-Gratitude as an antidote to the victim mentality.
-Poopy pants.
-How to stay married while going through extremely hard times.
-Heidi's on being a transplant patient and the ups and downs of being on a waiting list.
-The dangers of hopelessness.
-Using your mind to deactivate old programs.
-Gratitude and physical healing.
-Monk on having a child in the hospital.
-The joy of missing out.
-Dealing with failure.
-The danger of silence.
-Silence as a buffer for victimhood and self-pity.
-Your pain is your medicine and medicine for someone else.
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Wood. Hay. Stubble. These all can be burned. In this episode, M.O.N.K. breaks down these symbolic concepts from I Corinthians 3:11-17, and how the fire of discipline reveals your true nature and true foundation.
Topics Covered:
-The three little pigs.
-Archetypes and Carl Jung.
-Wood, Hay, and Stubble.
-The fire of discipline
-Connections to coaching and spirituality.
-Building on the correct foundation.
-The divine nature.
-Emotions drive behavior.
-Who are you?
-The essence of all things.
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In this episode, M.O.N.K. delves into The Bhagavad Gita. The Bhagavad Gita is part of The Mahabarata, one of the most important ancient texts in the Sanskrit language. (Think The Odyssey of Eastern Culture.) The Bhagavad Gita is a long poem in the form of a conversation between Arjuna, a leader of his clan's army, and Krishna, one of the supreme manifestations of God. Arjuna faces a moral dilemma, and asks Krishna for advice.
Topics Covered:
-The importances of reading ancient texts.
-Cross cultural connections.
-One's duty, versus familial an friendly obligations.
-Overcoming the rule of the senses.
-Desire leads to suffering.
-Lust is all about possessing.
-Remembrance as a means of reconnecting to your spirit.
-God in all things.
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Think you're ready to tie the knot? Or maybe you want to get married sometime down the road. In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines qualities to look for and consider for a future husband or wife.
Topics covered:
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Your future spouse's relationship with her father.
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Your future spouse's relationship with her mother.
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Does your future spouse have close girlfriends or guy friends?
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Do they bring a lot of drama? How do they handle hard situations?
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Is your future spouse self-sufficient, do they have any real-world skills to fall back on?
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Kids. Do you want them? Does she want them?
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What have their past romantic relationships been like? How many past romantic relationships have they had?
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What is your future spouse's spiritual practice and belief about God?
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In this Q and A episode regarding all things fitness, M.O.N.K. goes deep into personal training regimens and his own personal experiments.
Topics Covered:
-Fasting and its benefits.
-Barefoot Training, Born to Run, Christopher McDougall.
-Fueling for and after workouts.
-Fasted workouts? To do or not to do?
-When to do cardio, when to lift heavy...
-Russian strength training and Eastern Block training.
-When, how and if you should use supplements.
-Is Liver King legit?
-How much fitness could a Woodchuck fit if a woodchuck could fit fitness...?
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Let's face it, "news" as we know it nowadays is anything but. At this point, major network news and our beloved nightly and morning programming are nothing more than propaganda pieces. In this episode, M.O.N.K. breaks down how traditional "news" is a dying organism and what you can do to protect yourself and move forward.
Topics Covered:
-The news is biased.
-Lack of objective reporting amongst major sources.
-News is geared in a manner to trigger an emotional reaction, which keeps you viewing.
-Humanity's tendency to divide itself into manageable tribes.
-The news' manipulation of tribalism and polarity.
-False realities and "fake news".
-Benefits of watching, researching information from more than one source.
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Is God mad at you for questioning him? In this episode Monk is joined by Corey from Ministry of the Interior (Spotify, Instagram). Corey walks us through his journey of questioning his faith and how empathy, discipline, and a little bit of divine intervention helped lead him back to God.
Topics Covered:
-Becoming a dad strictly for the jokes.
-Growing up in a Christian household.
-What is a "non-practicing Christian?"
-Sympathy v. Empathy.
-The benefits of discipline.
-Different layers of discipline.
-How being a parent helps you understand your faith walk.
-How discipline and faith intersect.
-How discipline and empathy can coexist.
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This is Part II to our episode covering Sinek's Leaders Eat Last. In this episode, Monk looks at the interplay between time and money, and how we are biologically wired to value time and service over money.
Topics Covered:
-Time v. Money
-Money as a construct.
-Time's value because it is finite.
-Management, leadership and care.
-The best teams share responsibility throughout the organization.
-Tips for working with Millenials and Gen Z.
-Creating Standards for sending and receiving feedback.
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Do you have a circle of safety? Or are you constantly in-fighting amongst co-workers, family members or so-called friends? The circle of safety is one of the key ingredients in building effective workplace cultures and developing in leadership. Monk delves into the concept and more by diving into Simon Sinek's book, Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't.
Topics Covered:
-The Circle of Safety
-Environment vs. People
-Will hiring a "Dream Team" make your organization better?
-Criticism is better than ignoring someone. Complimenting a strength is even better.
-The Whitehall Studies
-We are wired to put the needs of the group first...modern society rewires this.
-A world soaked in dopamine.
-People aren't numbers and numbers aren't people.
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In this episode, Monk delves into the golden/platinum rule: Love your neighbor as yourself. Can you really love your neighbor as yourself, or does it require you to love yourself first?
Monk breaks the concept down into three main points:
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How you see your neighbor is a reflection of how you see yourself.
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Someone who is healed and healthy is more effective at loving their neighbor than someone who is injured.
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Developing self-awareness is crucial in learning how to become more aware of others and their needs.
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In this episode, Monk sits down with Danny Campbell. Mr. Campbell is a former Infantry Officer and Platoon commander in the U.S. Army. He is former Crossfit Gym owner. Danny is a devoted husband and father to two boys. He also ran for the election in the 5th Congressional District in 2018. He currently serves as a member of the Mont Belvieu (TX) City Council, and is seeking re-election in 2022.
Topics Covered:
--Go Ruck selection and the process.
--Chad Malone is a beast.
--Good challenges are designed to kill you!
--Danny's recent Crossfit Competition win.
--Fitness and the wellness continuum.
--What fitness teaches us about leadership.
--How to get involved in community.
--Danny's heart for public service.
--The difference between politics and public service.
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In this episode Monk discusses the differences between being a leader and being a manager. While a good leader can be an effective manager, a manager is not necessarily a good leader. Often leadership emerges within organizations from people who don't have the official title as leader.
Topics covered:
-Leaders go first.
-Managers expect others to go first.
-Shared humanity among employees.
-The power of leaders sharing their vulnerability and struggles.
-The dangers of viewing employees as "numbers on a spreadsheet".
-The inverted pyramid of leadership.
-Leaders are self-sacrificial.
-Managers sacrifice others.
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In this episode, Monk uses Sebastian Junger's recent book, Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, to examine the current state of mental and community health in affluent societies.
Here is a little more about Junger's book: Combining history, psychology, and anthropology, TRIBE explores what we can learn from tribal societies about loyalty, belonging, and the eternal human quest for meaning. It explains the irony that-for many veterans as well as civilians-war feels better than peace, adversity can turn out to be a blessing, and disasters are sometimes remembered more fondly than weddings or tropical vacations. TRIBE explains why we are stronger when we come together, and how that can be achieved even in today's divided world.
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Does a generation that accomplished great things owe it to the generation beneath them to teach the youngsters how to walk? Or is it up to the generation coming up to figure things out on their own as the world is changing. In this episode, Monk examines a peculiar passage of scripture in the book of Judges from The Bible. The question is posed, why were the hearts of the sons turned from their fathers? Why did the following generation forsake the ways of their fathers?
Topics Covered:
-Background on Judges
-Monk's literary qualifications
-Direct experience v. Word of Mouth
-Reliance on outside influences v. inner influence
-What is the most powerful form of teaching?
-Repeating patterns v. Focus on a goal
-Earning v. Gifting
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In this Q and A episode Monk tackles a variety of topics.
-Is resistance training better than cardio?
-Heartrate variability and it's benefits.
-Career paths for young men.
-Provision and happiness.
-Staying in your integrity as a provider.
-The cost of a college degree.
-Reading fiction v. Reading Non-fiction.
-The importance of story and understanding patterns.
-Cultural literacy and being well-read.
-The biggest problems facing men and boys currently.
-Being a spiritual leader in the household.
-Fatherless housholds.
-Balancing masculinity and becoming a "complete" man.
-Misconceptions about Millenials and Gen Z.
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In this episode, Monk delves into the ins and outs of romantic relationships and offers four suggestions to help get you on the right track:
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Stop being thirsty.
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Avoid drama, don't cater to drama in relationships.
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"Friends with Benefits"--doesn't work, so don't do it.
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People change.
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In this episode, Monk delves into Don Miguel Ruiz's seminal work, The Four Agreements: A Toltec Wisdom Book.In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.
Topics Covered:
--What are the four agreements?
--Being impeccable with your word.
--Don't take anything personally.
--Don't make assumptions.
--Always do your best.
--The victim and the judge.
--The warrior.
--The difference between repressing and refraining.
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Monk is joined by Caleb the Connector. In this episode they delve in to the creative process, the connections between creativity and masculinity, and the importance of being consistent in all phases of life. Caleb is a musical artist, songwriter and podcast host. You can check out everything he has going on here: https://linktr.ee/calebtheconnector Instagram: @_calebtheconnector.
Topics Covered:
-Freddie Gibbs, The Alchemist and a new album with Madlib
-Is everyone creative?
-Creativity in different avenues.
-Creativity as an expression of the Creator aka GOD.
-The creative process.
-A whole lotta scripture.
-Gideon
-The importance of paradox and dichotomy.
-Jocko Willink, Troopers in the Wild
-Buzzcuts and long hair.
-The difference between being creative and an artist.
-Turning pro.
-Lil Keke and K-Rino
-Creativity and Masculinity
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Everything in your current environment has been put there by a divine force in order to stimulate your growth. Are you paying attention? Or are you merely continuing business as usual? In this episode, Monk looks at a peculiar historical event documented by Flavius Josephus (37A.D.-100A.D.). In this account, the historian tells of strange phenomena that occurred shortly before the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem in A.D. One one of these particular events was a cow giving birth to a lamb.
Topics Covered:
--Context
--Podcast with Bill Vanderbush...where he describes this same event.
--Signs from God and divinity in your environment.
--Giant sword in the sky.
--Cow gives birth to a lamb.
--The Corona Virus as a sign.
--Strange light in the temple.
--Armies literally fighting in the sky.
--The dangers of business as usual.
--Another man named Jesus, giving Israel a warning.
--Link to Josephus' report.
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Ever had a neighbor that didn't keep up with their lawn? Then the weeds from their unmoved grass crept into your yard? Monk uses this metaphor and applies it to how, laziness, busyness, procrastination, and your actions inevitably will effect and affect the people around you. Whether you intend to or not, your action or lack there enters into the territory of other people.
Topics Covered:
--When men should do yard work
--Laziness
--Work ethic
--The effects of laziness
--The effects of busyness
--Busyness, laziness, and procrastination as types of disrespect
--The importance of respecting yourself
--Taking yourself seriously
--Setting boundaries
--Sustainability
--The effects of a lack of sustainability
--Fear of failure
--Fear of success
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Eliminate Stress? This myth has been propagated time and time again. But what if stress isn't the enemy? What if stress is actually your friend?
Topics Covered:
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The myth of eliminating stress.
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Stress is good when approached properly.
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The fear of stress or avoidance of stress is worse than the actual event.
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Strenuous physical activity as an inoculation to stress.
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Quiet time--stillness, prayer, and meditation, as aides to learn stress triggers.
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Breath work, heat exposure and cold exposure as other stress inoculates.
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Monk delves into the work out Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff in their book: The Coddling of the American Mind. First Amendment expert Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt show how the new problems on campus have their origins in three terrible ideas that have become increasingly woven into American childhood and education: What doesn’t kill you makes you weaker; always trust your feelings; and life is a battle between good people and evil people. These three Great Untruths contradict basic psychological principles about well-being and ancient wisdom from many cultures. Embracing these untruths—and the resulting culture of safetyism—interferes with young people’s social, emotional, and intellectual development. It makes it harder for them to become autonomous adults who are able to navigate the bumpy road of life.
Topics Covered:
--How each successive generation blames the one before it, and the how the past generation always thinks the one growing up is too weak.
--The antifragility of kids.
--How kids became fragile.
--9/11 and the rise of helicopter parenting.
--Your offense is your problem.
--How universities are teaching offense and fragility.
--Recommendations for schools.
--No Rules school. (Video).
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Monk is joined with Steve Beardedbadger Olive on this episode to talk about addiction. Specifically, Monk and SteveO talk about how modern foods are designed to play on hidden biological triggers, how it leads to food addiction, and practical tips at how to take control over your diet. You can get Steve's book, From Skinhead to Saint: A True Story of Awakening here.
Topics Covered:
--Ron Finley and sustainable food production.
--The flaw behind modern capitalism's "infinite growth" assumption.
--Unhealthy food as a "reward".
--Roots of addiction.
--Gabor Mate, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts.
--Sugar more addictive than cocaine?
--How sugar effects dopamine levels in the body.
--How modern food reroutes the brain's rewards system.
--The rise of calorie dense, nutrient deficient convenience food.
--Pat McNamara, grocery shopping tips.
--Why you should avoid going to the bar.
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Life is about relationships. Without them, we perish! So, it stands to reason that maybe we should learn how to get good at relationships. In this episode Monk identifies the three most important relationships in our lives, and how we can foster them.
Topics Covered:
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Your relationship with yourself and the connection to God.
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Your relationship with your spouse.
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Your relationship with everybody else.
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On this episode Monk is joined by Tavern Geek Host, Micah Bowers. They engage in a lively conversation about the state of basketball past, present and future. Then they answer the question for the ages: Who is the Greatest Of All Time: Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or Lebron James?
Micah Bowers is a husband, father, brewmaster, and the Host of Tavern Geek, a podcast dedicated to Nerd Culture, Comics, Craft Beer, Nostalgia and Sports. You can check out all he has going on at the following links: Instagram. Twitter. Youtube.
Topics Covered:
-How Tavern Geek Got Started.
-Is Kobe the most skilled?
-Is Jordan the best competitor?
-Is Lebron the best basketball body of all time?
-Who is a better leader?
-Who has more of a cultural impact?
-Jordan's legacy of turning a local game into a global game.
-Charles Barkley.
-Make rebounds sexy again.
-Kevin Johnson, one of the most underrated PGs of all time.
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What if I told you that the answers to everything you want and desire is actually hidden in your body's response? This is one of the concepts behind Dr. David R. Hawkins's seminal work, Power v. Force: The Hidden Determinants Behind Human Behavior.Hawkins, a trained psychologist was revolutionary in the field by his bridging of the study of kinesiology and psychology. In other words, he was one of the first to scientifically prove the connection between the mind and the body.
In this episode, Monk breaks down some excerpts from the book, and applies them to the world we currently inhabit.
Topics Covered:
--Mind/body connection.
--Sticking to principles and the energy behind principle.
--Capital punishment.
--Attractor patterns AKA the law of attraction.
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Our guest today is the legendary, Bill Vanderbush. Bill Vanderbush has been a Pastor for over 25 years. Bill grew up on the mission field, traveling all over the world and seeing thousands impacted by the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Bill and his wife, Traci, currently travel, speaking in conferences and churches around the world. Bill’s consuming passion is to introduce people to the resurrection power of Jesus Christ, Who saves, heals, and sets us free. He enjoys empowering others to invade the impossible. Bill and Traci currently live in Orlando, Florida. You can check out everything he has going on at billvanderbush.com.
Topics Covered:
-How to warm up a crowd with dad jokes.
-Spirit Animals.
-How to read your bible.
-The importance of bible study and knowing scripture.
-Storytelling and how we are designed to tell stories.
-Josephus and the heifer giving birth to a lamb (historical account).
-Sacred Cow BBQ
-The lie of distance and separation.
-The antichrist.
-The finished work of Christ as an access point to the greater works of God.
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Cardio sucks. I hate cardio. Most likely you do too. In this episode, Monk talks about cardio. The ins and outs of cardio, it's benefits, and other creative ways to get your cardio in.
Topics covered:
-Why cardio sucks.
-Acclimatization to weather.
-Acclimating to different types of cardio. -The three energy systems.
-Phosphagen/creophosphate training and what it is and how to.
-Anaerobic training, what it is and how to. -Aerobic training, what it is and how to.
-Why Monk thinks high level basketball players are the world's best overall athletes.
-How to keep cardio fun.
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Monk sits down with Tango Eliminated to talk about the creative process, education, and weighing the value of a college degree versus real world experience. Tango shares his experience as a college graduate and how he transitioned into a career totally unrelated to his degree, and what he would do differently if he had a do-over. Tango is a rapper/musician, author, and podcast host. You can get at him on instagram @tangoeliminated. You can get his music on Spotify and Apple Music. You can also check out his podcast, "Tango Eliminated" on Spotify.
Topics Covered:
-Some of the best jokes you'll ever hear (first 5 minutes).
-Bars.
-The creative process.
-Writing lyrics without music.
-Writing music without lyrics.
-Changing musical styles.
-Stage personas.
-Vulnerability and revealing personal info in writing.
-The Benefits of a college education.
-The negative aspects of a college education.
-Tips on how to decide whether you should go to college or not.
-Identifying your skillset and learning how to monetize your skills.
-The Miracle of Mindfulness.
-The Discipline Equals Freedom Field Manual.
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In this episode, Monk delves into the mysteries of God, and reads some excerpts from The Gospel of HipHop. Is humanity in such roiling conflict because we are afraid of each other? Or are we actually afraid of our own divinity, and thus afraid of the holiness of God?
Other Topics discussed:
-The Gospel of HipHop
-HipHop as a culture and spiritual path.
-Rap music as a product of HipHop, but is not HipHop itself.
-God's Holiness extended to mankind
-Mankind's rejection of God's love.
-Awakening to your divine nature.
-The power of story and identity.
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In this episode, YUNG Monk is joined by Chris Hammond. Chris is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for power-pop punk band Galaxy Parade. Chris and Monk talk all things related to the creative process, and Chris tells a bit about the origin story of how Galaxy Parade began. Check out Galaxy Parade on Instagram and listen to their music on all digital streaming platforms. You can connect with Chris on IG @ham.b0ne.
Other topics discussed:
--Musical Influences.
--Weezer!
--Transitioning from solo a solo artist to a group dynamic.
--How songs take on a life of their own.
--Guitars and stuff.
--Disney music
--How the Corona lockdown led to a lot of creative output.
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YUNG Monk is joined by Steven BeardedBadger Olive in this episode to talk about awareness, self-knowledge, and navigating the sea of thoughts. Mr. Olive is an author, a tattoo enthusiast, and a man who has dedicated his life to experiments in expanding his consciousness.
Topics Covered in this episode:
-Awareness.
-How increased awareness causes you to reinterpret truth.
-What are thoughts?
-Collective consciousness.
-The Parable of The Prodigal Son.
-The rigidity of religion, it's benefits and disadvantages.
-Knowing thyself and practices on how to start.
-Trusting your intuition, listening to your spirit, and how to practice it.
-Anthony De Mello.
-Power vs. Force by Dr. David R. Hawkins.
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In this episode, YUNG Monk details the price of leadership. The three huge costs of leadership are: 1. Time. 2. Friendships and Relationships. 3. Your Self-Image.
Other topics covered:
-Eliminating and identifying co-dependent relationships.
-Cutting out people who do not support your growth.
-Being an introvert versus being an extrovert.
-The difference between being a leader and a manager.
-Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin.
-Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek.
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In this episode, YUNG Monk sits down with long time friend Danny Randall. YUNG Monk and Mr. Randall met years ago on the ministry circuit. Mr. Randall is an author, a husband, a father, and a leader/administrator in the retail world. He is also a mental health advocate and shares his journey navigating the world in recovery from OCD. You can check out his current work by engaging in his journey on instagram @ocd_faith_andme.
Topics Covered:
-The benefits of taking risks and exploring when you are single.
-Success as an inner feeling of contentment versus an external destination
-Re-Writing the myth of success
-The difference between being married and being single
-The difference between being married to being married with children
-How your spouse and your children are different expressions of God
-The danger of the "man is an island" and the "lone wolf" mentality
-The importance of asking for help
-Setting boundaries, and taking care of yourself first
-Removing the stigma from mental health
-How OCD functions.
-Danny's journey and how he took steps to begin recovery
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In this episode, YUNG Monk kicks a freestyle straight off the dome. Then he addresses some questions sent in from listeners.
Questions addressed:
-Having a strong core, but not having visible abs. How to shred?
-How to increase vertical jump.
-Opinions on the Corona Virus.
-Opinions on the vaccine.
-Top 5 emcees of all-time.
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In this Episode YUNG Monk contends that most of western culture has turned the economy into its god, regardless of anyone’s religious affiliation.
Topics covered:
-What is employment?
-What happens when you stop working?
-Why developing character, grit, and having an improvement focus is more important that making good grades in school.
-The good grades, good college, good job pipeline myth.
-Democrats vs. Republicans, Conservatives vs. Liberals.
-Brotherhood/Sisterhood.
-How recognizing your divine nature, recognizes God in others and creates family instead of enemies.
-The importance of giving.
-Money as a medium for exchange.
-How money magnifies the heart.
-How love of money replaces love of one's neighbor and love of oneself in Western culture.
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There is a dichotomy in our existence. It is that of living in our divine nature and that of living as an animal. YUNG Monk delves into the metaphysics of integrating the dark side of our natures as a tool that can aid us as we walk the path of the light.
Other topics mentioned in this episode:
-Jocko Willink, The Dichotomy of Leadership.
-Revelations 13:18--666, "The Mark of the Beast."
-Economics as a god.
-Physical fitness as a method of taming the beast.
-Situational awareness.
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In this episode YUNG Monk delves into all things fitness.
The first single from Glawry's upcoming album, "Sidewalk" is played. The name of the song is "Kitchen". Kitchen will be released on all digital streaming platforms on May 23rd. You can reserve your copy by clicking on this link.
Topics covered:
--The difference between fitness and athleticism.
--The three tiers of fitness: Speed/Agility, Strength, and Endurance.
--The importance of speed and agility training as we age.
--Speed/agility training as injury prevention
--The importance of strength training as we get older.
--How endurance is the easiest to maintain as we age.
--The frame work for strength, speed and endurance training and programming.
--How to split workouts up into multiple sessions a day.
--How to build muscle while intermittent fasting.
--How to train different energy systems.
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In this Q & A episode YUNG Monk addresses questions sent in from the listeners. The following questions are addressed:
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What is the meaning of fear, and what does it look like to face fear or be afraid and still do the thing you fear in modern day life?
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What role does what you eat play in your physical, mental, and spiritual health in a society where doctors tell us we need medication to fix everything?
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What does it truly mean to be an individual in a society full of followers?
Links:
The Courage Muscle Article referenced in the podcast can be found here.
Dr. Andrew Weil's book Spontaneous Healing can be found here.
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In this episode, YUNG Monk discusses the origins of the name Glawry. Rooted in the holy concept of glory, YUNG Monk relates glory to the essence of existence. Other topics covered: Parenting, fatherhood, the difference between an emcee and a rapper, the origins of hip hop, and the acronym GLAWRY (listed below).
God's
Living
Awareness
Wholly
Realized.
Yes!
aka Glawry.
In this episode YUNG Monk discusses the COVID-19 pandemic as an answer to the prayers of humanity and a time to cultivate stillness. He then discusses the differences between men and boys, mainly that men are producers and boys are consumers. 8 keys to transition from a consumer to a producer are listed—1. Cultivate Stillness. 2. Know what you want. 3. Physical fitness. 4. People aren’t paying that much attention to you. 5. Know your dark side. 6. Gratitude. 7. Reprioritize your relationships. 8. Never give up. For more you can check Glawry out on Instagram @_glawry_ Email questions, episode requests and guest requests at glawrymusic@gmail.com
Coach Monk and Stef talk about the ins and outs of marriage. When/if is anyone ever ready to get married? What role does faith play in the marriage dynamic? How do children change the relationship? How do you manage expectations in a marriage? Lastly, some advice to those who want to get married.
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