The Prodigal Project: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Allen
This episode offers a perspective on what success looks like and how the modern man can quickly achieve it by doing the opposite of what culture is telling you.
This is the official relaunch and rebranding and Soul Forge Podcast. Jonathan breaks down the theme, message and structure for the podcast moving forward and what to expect.
On this episode of the Prodigal Project we go deep down a rabbit hole on the topics of hard work, the long term affects of comfort and convenience on society and younger generations, and the need we all have for a sense of value and purpose. Grab your axe and chainsaw, it’s time to get to work.
Are you being honest with yourself? I wasn’t.
Honesty is like a preventative medicine. When rigorously applied it prevents pain and the virus of deceit from running rampant in your life. Which can quickly lead to irreversible consequences and long term heartache.
Where do your treasures lie? Thats the question and in this podcast Jonathan talks about his thoughts as he welcomes the arrival of his third child and the roll a father plays in the life of his kids, as well as the long term affect left on the world through the way we show up where it matters most.
On this episode Jonathan talks about polarity and why holding fast to your values in todays world is so important. What polarity has to do with authenticity and brotherhood and why choosing to remain silent and neutral on controversial issues is deadly to who you are.
In this episode Jonathan tells the story of his beloved dog Titus. The 170 Lb Great Pyrenees with a heart even bigger than his body. While also going deep into the insights learned from Titus, the rare qualities you sometimes find in unlikely places (like animals) and how we could learn a thing or two from the way our animals live their lives and love their people.
In this episode Jonathan talks Tom Brady, his own experience as a knife maker and how he became a Forged In Fire Champion. Why sitting on the sidelines is failing be default and why YOU need to get in the arena!
Jonathan goes into some of the personal struggles he’s dealing with in his own life and how the wrong perspective can directly affect the outcome of both the here and now and your future.
Jonathan breaks down the problem with what most people mistakenly label contentment and how its often mediocrity in disguise. He also explains why this mentality affects your life, long term and prevents you from making a difference in the lives of other people and prevents you from reaching your potential.
A brief explanation of the Prodigal Project, who it's for and what you can expect from the podcast moving forward.