The Inspired Legacy Podcast
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.
My guest today is Jon Nicolas. He came from a broken home, was abused at a young age, neglected in his youth, and grew up not knowing what it was like to be loved. As a result, he headed down the wrong path for much of his life. In this interview, hear how Jon found Christ, turned his life around, found love, forgave those who hurt him, and what the Holy Spirit is doing in his life today. This message is powerful and Jon brings the fire!
This episode features Jeff Allen, a Christian comedian whose comedy drives home the humor in everyday family life. But for Jeff, there was a time when life didn’t contain much joy. In this interview, Jeff takes us back to a period of his life when he had completely succumbed to apathy—a condition impacting more and more men everywhere. Hear how he ultimately decided to fight back, find his faith, and get his life on track.
Too many men, even if they have a lot of friends, can feel isolated and alone. In this episode, I unpack why men need relationships with other men, examples of how God uses other men in our lives, and ways we can develop meaningful and spiritual relationships that help us overcome feelings of isolation.
You’ve probably heard about boyhood rites of passage, but consider them antiquated rituals that no longer have value in our modern world. The truth is, this practice can be more valuable to raising boys today than you might realize. Tim Wright, expert and best-selling author about this topic, joins me to set the record straight about how rites of passage, whether faith-based or secular, can greatly benefit boys as they develop into men. If you have sons or grandsons, you don’t want to miss this episode!
We don’t become real dads—the kind of man our kids learn to rely on for everyday wisdom and spiritual guidance—until we practice parenting with purpose. In this episode, I unpack Proverbs 22:6 and the impact its message can have on your role as a dad, the relationship you have with your kids, and your ability to shine a light on their God-given purpose in life.
In this episode, I’m joined by Troy Mangum, founder of The Kindling Fire Podcast and author of Fatherhood Faceplants—How to Get Back Up After You Fall. Hear how he has journeyed from atheism to now equipping men and fathers to become better versions of themselves, lead their families, and grow closer to Christ.
In today's episode, I discuss three attributes I look for in individuals before welcoming them into my inner circle—those in whom I trust and confide in the most. And these attributes can be used as a measuring stick to evaluate the relationships in your life. Have you surrounded yourself with friends who uplift you or hold you back? It's a question worth asking.
Join me as I chat with my good friend, Matt Wagner, about raising kids to have an understanding and appreciation for work, the role it plays in God's Kingdom, and the importance of instilling a great work ethic in the next generation. Grab a notepad—there are a lot of great takeaways in this episode.
Crafting meaningful experiences that we can share with our kids is one of the most effective ways to strengthen our relationship with them. My guest today is Nigel J Bennett, author of Take That Leap, Risking It All For What REALLY Matters. He is also an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, philanthropist, and family man who, along with his wife, designed an experiential lifestyle for their family. Hear how they did this and how it impacted the lives of his family, both then and now.
In this episode, I chat with pastor Adam Weber about the concept of “am I running the race well?” from the perspective of being a husband and father. If you are struggling as a dad and looking for hope and encouragement, as well as some practical tips on how to finish strong, then this episode is for you.
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.
Leaving a legacy doesn’t just mean leaving a gift of money or personal property, it can mean so much more. Ultimately, our legacy is the story of how we live life and the Godly example we set for our children and future generations. Our life story will be told no matter the outcome. This thought provides extreme clarity in not only how we must live our life now, but how it should be someday told. My guest, Jeremy Brown, is an expert in helping people craft, document, and share their legacy.
The epidemic of fatherlessness has been building for decades and is now sweeping the globe. It has had devastating ramifications not just here in America, but in cultures all around the world—specifically with boys. To help explain this, my guest today is, Dr. Warren Farrell, author of the bombshell book titled The Boy Crisis.
