The Inspired Legacy Podcast
As society attempts to redefine manhood, many men grapple with life's challenges, not knowing that Jesus provides a plan for life while also setting the standard for manhood. This episode features Josh Khachadourian, author of the book The Standard: Discovering Jesus as the Standard for Masculinity. In our conversation, we unpack Josh's book and discuss how men can take dominion in life with Jesus as the standard for our masculinity.
Most men strive to make an impact on the world around them, especially when it comes to leading our families. However, we must first be able to lead ourselves before we can expect to effectively lead anyone else. My guest today is Dr. Anthony Randall, a former Army Ranger and Special Forces chaplain turned executive leadership coach. He has extensive leadership experience, especially through the lens of faith and family. You do not want to miss this powerful episode!
Our culture is facing some serious challenges, but we have an opportunity to get things back on track by raising a generation of boys who will grow to be strong, God-fearing men. This episode covers six things that our sons need from us today to become men capable of leading themselves, their families, churches, communities, and culture back to the things of God.
I grew up with immense respect for our servicemen and women and have long believed that their experiences have a lot to teach us—if we would listen. That's why I'm excited to introduce John Mollison, an award-winning artist, and filmmaker who, in his words, "interviews old guys and draws their airplanes." But John's work is so much more. It not only captures stories from some of our nation's greatest heroes but provides opportunities for us to learn from their life experiences so that we might become better husbands, fathers, and leaders.
In this episode, I talk with Senator John Thune. As someone in the spotlight and under constant scrutiny from the opposition, he has remained true to himself and his heritage, guided by his faith and conviction in Jesus Christ. During our conversation, we touched on a range of topics, from how his upbringing shaped him into the man he is today to how God uses people and opportunities to reveal His plans. We also discuss why we must all remain prayerful as our culture continues to shift away from God at an alarming speed. There's a lot packed into this episode.
In this first GUT CHECK episode of 2021, I cover some alarming reports that demonstrate the level of despair felt by kids and teens worldwide due to ongoing fears around COVID-19. And I pose the questions of whose fault is it, how will the past year impact our children’s future, and what do we, as men, do about it going forward? Tune in as I talk about all of this and more.
There are a lot of kids out there who lack a consistent father figure or anyone to help steer them through adolescence. This fact does not bode well for our society and is a huge threat to our nation. The good news is, change is possible through the power and impact of mentorship. To help me unpack this topic, I’m joined by Dr. Tom Osborne, former coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and founder of TeamMates Mentoring, a program serving thousands of boys and girls across the midwest. Tom is a husband, father, and grandfather, but also a legendary leader and motivator. While talking about mentorship, he also shares some profound wisdom as it relates to integrating faith into our everyday lives. Trust me, you do not want to miss this episode!
This episode features Kris “Tanto” Paronto, a former Army Ranger and private security contractor. Hear about the ups and downs of his military career, the impact it had on his family, and what he learned about life as a result. He also talks about the 2012 Benghazi attack, subsequent personal battles, and how his faith has helped him overcome it all. There’s a lot packed into this episode, so buckle up.
Our world desperately needs more righteous men who are both willing and capable of leading themselves, as well as other men. This episode features Chad Williams, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, and author of the book SEAL of God. In this episode, Williams shares leadership and life lessons that every man can implement into his life, as well as how we parent our kids. You don’t want to miss this one.
We all battle subconscious head trash, every minute of every day. For many of us, these negative thoughts and self-doubts can hold us back in various aspects of life. My guest today is Mitch Matthews, and in this episode, he shares some practical methods to overcome these dangerous insecurities and powerfully step into our God-given purpose.
This episode features Chad Hennings, former D1 college football star, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, and three-time Super Bowl Champ with the Dallas Cowboys. He shares the many lessons he’s learned through his journey from the cockpit to the gridiron in areas of leadership, self-discipline, preparation, and the importance of brotherhood when it comes to men’s faith.
This is part two of my two-part interview with Major Jordan Northrup, a 17-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In this episode, Jordan walks us through his journey from addiction to recovery. You don’t want to miss the practical takeaways shared in this episode that will both equip and encourage anyone battling addiction in life.
This is part one of a two-part interview with Major Jordan Northrup, a 17-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps with 200 combat missions under his belt. In this episode, Jordan talks about his journey becoming a Marine officer and lessons in leadership that are so incredibly important for men—especially today.
My guest today is Cory Carlson, a husband, father, and former corporate executive. He’s now a leadership coach who helps executives win at home and work. Cory is also a man of faith and coaches his clients with their spiritual well-being in mind while also helping them achieve a healthier work-life balance. In 2019, Cory released his book titled, Win At Home First—An Inspirational Guide to Work-Life Balance. Don’t miss the great practical advice Cory has to share in this episode.
If you want to make a positive impact on a child’s life, consider coaching youth sports. This episode features Andy Traub. He is a veteran youth coach who has developed practical methods of helping kids navigate their emotions for improved performance. He also shares the many ways coaches can build up players and help them play to their potential without losing love for the game, along with much more. If you’re a parent-coach or merely a supportive sideline parent, you’ll be able to apply much of this conversation to your child’s next season. And even if your kid isn’t into sports, there are concepts discussed here that can apply to anyone.
