HARDHEADED

This week on the Hardheaded Podcast, we break down the Top 3 most insane things making headlines. From jaw-dropping global events to outrageous moments in politics, culture and even football! We're bringing you our unfiltered takes on the stories everyone's talking about. Tune in for a mix of hard-hitting analysis, humor, and the kind of perspective only Hardheaded can deliver! **Links** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6 Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell 

This week on the Hardheaded Podcast, we dive into a wild mix of topics: the Hunter Biden pardon, a coup attempt in South Korea, and red flags surrounding Trump's Attorney General pick, Pam Bondi. We also discuss the backlash against Trump's DEA nominee for his actions during the c*v*d l*ckdowns. In the second half, we switch gears to our Top 3 things we love about deer hunting. From the thrill of the hunt to the peace of the outdoors, it's a conversation any hunter will appreciate. Tune in for hard-hitting opinions and a little hunting nostalgia! **Links** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6 Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell 

Join the guys as if they were having a conversation around the Thanksgiving dinner table about what they are most thankful for. The discussion quickly turns to food. Troy and Matt try to clear up Chet's confusion around soup, stew, and chili.  Our top 3 is completely underrated. We cover our top 3 hotels we've ever stayed  get ready as we take you around the world!   Links https://www.hardheaded... (https://www.youtube.co...) Listen: https://podcasts.apple... (https://www.youtube.co...) https://open.spotify.c... (https://www.youtube.co...) Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell  

The guys discuss Trump's cabinet picks. Matt and Troy are pretty excited across the board. Chet has some doubts about a couple of them.  The conversation then turns to the Top3 tailgate foods. Smoked meats, pizza, gumbo, jambalaya,  *Links* https://www.hardheaded... Listen: https://podcasts.apple... https://open.spotify.c... Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

In this episode of the Hardheaded Podcast, we dig into why it's essential to stay close to the friends who mean the most. Life can be unpredictable, and we never know when we might lose someone, making those connections all the more valuable. We reflect on how friendships keep us grounded and create memories that last a lifetime. Then, we switch it up with a bit of humor, counting down our Top 3 most embarrassing injury stories. From epic fails to laughable mishaps, we're sharing it all. Join us for a mix of heartfelt moments and laugh-out-loud tales you won't want to miss! Links https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos, Chet Sears, Troy Trussell

In this post-election episode of Hardheaded, we're celebrating Trump's victory and sharing our hopes for the future. As we look forward to the changes ahead, we also talk about the importance of staying vigilant. We dive into the promises made by this administration and discuss why it's essential for all of us to keep a close watch, ensuring they stay true to their word. Join us for a thoughtful conversation on holding our leaders accountable and building a better tomorrow together. Links https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6 Hosts: Matt Amos, Chet Sears, & Troy Trussell

The guys cover Rogan's podcast with Trump. Are we experiencing a shift away from TV news? Will podcasts and independent journalists through social media be the primary news source soon? A few other recent election topics are discussed and then the guys get into the Top3 funniest or most clever Halloween costumes. Chet closes us out with a good word from Psalm 37 Commit your way to the Lord;     trust in him and he will do this: 6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn,     your vindication like the noonday sun. 7 Be still before the Lord     and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways,     when they carry out their wicked schemes. 8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath;     do not fret—it leads only to evil. 9 For those who are evil will be destroyed,     but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land.   **Links** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6 Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

episode 203! The guys start out by bragging on their kids! Lots of good things going on with them.  top 3 issues we think of when voting:  National health Over spending - government doesn't fix anything Free speech   Ability to work across the aisle Abortion Brink of war   Unity in the country - Economy Border control - no more open border   Duet 30:19  

The guys discuss how Harris/Walz sliding in the polls means more press time for them. The strategy backfires. In an attempt to win over manly men, Walz goes pheasant hunting. It backfires, but many on the right unfairly bash him. This leads to our top 3 hunting goofs.  Forgot he had holes in waders. Bullet jammed in rifle Spine shaking a deer.   Getting stuck in quicksand Falling in the water Missing lots of deer   Duck hunting dropped gun in the water Black bear hunt British Columbia. Bear wasn't dead. Game warden plugged shotgun 202

Things we just don't get: $10,000 kayaks on trailers with motors and electronics , also fishing jet skis Rubber ducks and jeeps. Keeping 100 of them lined up on your dash. Crash hazard. Eyelashes on VW Beetles, Bad customer service at banks, 1,000 gallons of baby oil, Threads: where liberals don't see logic, and most have TDS (Trump derangement syndrome)   Top 3 books of the Bible. Proverbs, Colossians, Romans, Genesis, Luke, Revelation, John, Proverbs, Exodus,   Bible Study Fellowship, BSF, cashless, social credit score,    Good word: Romans 8:1-9 NIV Life Through the Spirit 8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you[a] free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in the flesh,4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God. 9 You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, they do not belong to Christ.    

200 Join Chet, Troy, and Matt for their 200th episode of Hardheaded Podcast! They started recording back in December of 2019. Instead of going down memory lane, the guys jump straight into some major events to being you up to speed. They include: October 7th. Head on a swivel Western NC. Worse than you know VP debate tonight Israel attacked by Iran Longshoreman Strike Top3:Things you like about hosting a podcast: Forces research, Creative outlet. Met, and talked to some amazing people (Bob Hamer, Jim Kelley, Jeff Turner, Josh Sust, Anthony Marquez, Fun, talks more than anywhere else, hanging out, snacks, listening to Chet and Matt, Learning!   Good word: Matthew 24:6-13

Troy, Chet, and Matt talk about getting ready for hunting season. Matt is getting his deer camp in order. Chet is stoked for duck season. Troy is ready to get his boys out in the woods. Matt crosses a line and takes Chet out of his lease prep schedule.    Good Word: Troy phillippians do not be anxious about anything, Pray.  Top 3 must haves for hunting camp: Cot, Coffee, Combustion (Heat), Firewood, dvd/TV, Vienna sausage (snacks), coffee, original Stanley thermos, heat,

In this jam-packed episode of Hardheaded, we kick things off by breaking down the recent Presidential debate, highlighting the key moments and how they'll shape the election. We also dive into the second reported attempt on Trump's life and explore the explosive incident involving Hezbollah's pagers—what happened and what it could mean on the world stage. Plus, don't miss our Top 3 segment where we list the ultimate ways we dream of celebrating our 50th birthdays. From adventure to relaxation, see how we'd each mark the big milestone in style! Tune in for debates, drama, and dream celebrations! WEB: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ MERCH: https://bit.ly/hardheaded-merchandise 

Immigration is an issue. Matt wants to be part of the solution. Hunting season is right around the corner.  Top 3 scents/smells/odors Grandma's garage tied with 2stroke boat motor. Shoe polish Afternoon rain in Louisiana  Spent gunpowder. Grandma's thanksgiving rolls, morning mountain air, rain, his farts, tobacco, humidor, crawfish boil Troy closes us out with a good word .  197

Gabbard, Robert Kennedy Jr., and Elon Musk leave the Democratic Party and move to the center. Has the Republican Party become the party of independents? They guys discuss the ever changing political landscape   Top 3 companies you'd like to be CEO: Remington Firearms, Sears, Bass Pro Shops Cheesecake Factory, Lucas Film, Pokémon, Wayne Enterprises, Stark Industries, Skunk Works, Virgin group, Sporting KC Philippians 1:9-10 Love may abound, more and more. Pure and blameless.  https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2024/08/26/ex-democratic-candidate-tulsi-gabbard-endorses-trump/  https://apnews.com/article/tulsi-gabbard-donald-trump-8da616fd76d55bb63b5ee347f904fcbc Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886  https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6 WEB: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ MERCH: https://bit.ly/hardheaded-merchandise 

Catch up with what has been going on in Matt, Troy, and Chet's lives. What a coincidence, all three have recent robbery stories. Chetay have gotten tied up with some kind of international crime ring. His legend grows at work due to his willingness to take on the criminals to retrieve important property!  Rome robbery best quote: “wait a minute, I can't believe you got a parking spot at the Spanish steps”  Academy got robbed!!! Kids at college Hunting season prep   Top 3 Song Lyrics: 3: wreck, Ben Rector 'Cause you wrecked my world in a beautiful way And I kinda thought that l'd always stay the same But I heard that healthy things grow And growing things change, yeah Yeah, you wrecked my world in the most beautiful way   2: head full of doubt / road full of promise, Avett Brothers There's a darkness upon me that's flooded in light In the fine print they tell me what's wrong and what's right And it comes in black and it comes in white And I'm frightened by those that don't see it   When nothing is owed or deserved or expected And your life doesn't change by the man that's elected If you're loved by someone, you're never rejected Decide what to be and go be it   1: dare you to move, Switchfoot Maybe redemption has stories to tell Maybe forgiveness is right where you fell Where can you run to, escape from yourself? Where you gonna go? Where you gonna go? Salvation is here I dare you to move   Honorable Mention: Amen, Frank Foster Well I'm country as a cricket On the creek bank in the shade  Son I'm down home like a gospel song on a hymn book page   Grillz by Nelly Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel One by Metallica Pass the mic by Beastie Boys Stressed out by 21 Pilots   Good Word: Lyrics O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2    Out of the mouth of babies and infants,you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, 4 what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?     WEB: https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ MERCH: https://bit.ly/hardheaded-merchandise  

194: Matt is back in Trussell Media Studio and he is as grumpy! As a combat Marine veteran, he gives his take on the stolen valor claims against Democratic VP candidate Tim Walz. Matt also gives his opinion on Walz's retirement rank issues. We think you will be surprised with the direction the conversation goes   Chet then uses CNN as a source to cover major legislation that Walz signed as Governor of Minnesota. In this analysis, we find some common ground with Walz on child tax credits. We find major disagreements with his affirming care and "early childhood development" legislation, which is one of the most liberal in the US.  https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2024/08/07/politics/minnesota-governor-walz-progressive-policies The conversation then turns to the top 3 people with "Rizz". Chet is confused as to what that even is, but he participates anyway.  Top 3 Rizz: 3. John Mayer 2. Craig Fergison 1. Jerry Seinfeld, Travis Kelce, Ryan Reynolds, Ryan Gossling, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Goldbloom, Matt closes us out with a good word "Golden Rule" from Matthew 7:12 Do unto others as you would have them do to you!  **Links** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6 Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Special guest host, Chris Broughton is still with us! we share our thoughts on the current state of the election. How did Harris get to be the nominee without a single primary vote? Trump survived! Biden has faded away. Is the Supreme Court going to be stacked? Was there a back-door coup? How did the media turn to love Harris so quickly? Boarder Czar lies! Is Trump out of the woods? Not if Raskin has anything to say about it. He's talking about Section 3 of the 14th amendment.   After the serious discussion, the guys get nostalgic talking about Blockbluster and pizza nights and shopping for toys. All of these memories were brought up from the Top 3 list.   Top 3 Companies that have gone out of business that have had the most impact on you: Sears, Warren Theaters, Remington Firearms, Toys-R-Us, Kmart, Radio Shack, Blockbuster Video, Moon's   **Links** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6 Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

What do break dancing, race walking, XY chromosomes, taping your mouth shut, and adjustable beds have in common? They are all on this week's episode! After taking an 8 episode journey down the fatherhood rabbit hole, we are back to our normal show format! Matt Amos is on vacation so Chris “Beef” Broughton is guest hosting with Troy Trussell and Chet Sears. The guys jump into discussing the 2024 Paris Olympics. They cover many topics, some controversial and others that are just plain silly. Then the conversation turns to the top 3 things you can't live without after turning 40. Chet closes the episode out with a good word.   Olympics - opening ceremony debacle - boxer with XY chromosomes - Turkish pistol shooters - New sports are dums - breakdancing, surfing, sport climbing, 3v3 basketball, race walking -Scottie Scheffler's Gold medal. 4 strokes down at the turn, shot a 29 on back 9. Top 3 things you can't live without after turning 40: 3. Solitude, adjustable bed, luxury automobile options 2. Ibuprofen, ice packs, CPAP & mouth tape 1. Air conditioning at night, breathe right nose strips, solitude in A/C Good Word: Race / 1. Corinthians 9:24-27 **Links** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6 Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell 192

Join us as we take a break from our normal format and dig into being a better father. This is something that has been on our mind since we have 10 kids represented in the 3 dads on our podcast! We will be skipping the normal three segments (What's on your mind, top 3, and a good word) and we will be talking about traits and characteristics of being a good father. We are using this article 23 Qualities of a Good Father - Traits & Characteristics written by Jeff Campbell from newmiddleclassdad.com. The plan is to cover about 3 qualities per episode. Since the ages of our kids are spread between 20 and 5, we'll have some insight that will help all of our listeners! This Week: 22. Understand the balance of smothering/helicoptering over them and keeping them safe 23. Limit their time on technology **Links** https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6  

Join us as we take a break from our normal format and dig into being a better father. This is something that has been on our mind since we have 10 kids represented in the 3 dads on our podcast! We will be skipping the normal three segments (What's on your mind, top 3, and a good word) and we will be talking about traits and characteristics of being a good father. We are using this article 23 Qualities of a Good Father - Traits & Characteristics written by Jeff Campbell from newmiddleclassdad.com. The plan is to cover about 3 qualities per episode. Since the ages of our kids are spread between 20 and 5, we'll have some insight that will help all of our listeners! This Week:  19. Don't use profanity in front of the kids until they are in high school 20. Let them be a kid   21. Teach them about finances **Links** https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6  

Join us as we take a break from our normal format and dig into being a better father. This is something that has been on our mind since we have 10 kids represented in the 3 dads on our podcast! We will be skipping the normal three segments (What's on your mind, top 3, and a good word) and we will be talking about traits and characteristics of being a good father. We are using this article 23 Qualities of a Good Father - Traits & Characteristics written by Jeff Campbell from newmiddleclassdad.com. The plan is to cover about 3 qualities per episode. Since the ages of our kids are spread between 20 and 5, we'll have some insight that will help all of our listeners! This Week: 16. Follow through on your promises 17. Tell & show your kids you love them every day 18. Treat your spouse (or ex) with dignity **Links** https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6  

Join us as we take a break from our normal format and dig into being a better father. This is something that has been on our mind since we have 10 kids represented in the 3 dads on our podcast! We will be skipping the normal three segments (What's on your mind, top 3, and a good word) and we will be talking about traits and characteristics of being a good father. We are using this article 23 Qualities of a Good Father - Traits & Characteristics written by Jeff Campbell from newmiddleclassdad.com. The plan is to cover about 3 qualities per episode. Since the ages of our kids are spread between 20 and 5, we'll have some insight that will help all of our listeners! This week! 13. Loving your kids doesn't mean you have to love everything they do! 14. Set consequences for poor choices. 15. Don't make others suffer for the sake of a “teachable moment” **Links** https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6  

Join us as we take a break from our normal format and dig into being a better father. This is something that has been on our mind since we have 10 kids represented in the 3 dads on our podcast! We will be skipping the normal three segments (What's on your mind, top 3, and a good word) and we will be talking about traits and characteristics of being a good father. We are using this article 23 Qualities of a Good Father - Traits & Characteristics written by Jeff Campbell from newmiddleclassdad.com. The plan is to cover about 3 qualities per episode. Since the ages of our kids are spread between 20 and 5, we'll have some insight that will help all of our listeners!    7. Model the behavior you expect from them Don't want them swearing at school?  Guess what you shouldn't do in front of them? Want to teach your sons to be respectful to women?  They will model how you treat their mother. Lose your cool every time someone cuts you off in traffic?  You're teaching them to be impatient and hot-headed. The qualities of a good father have to include you leading by example. 8. Explain to them the “why” behind the rule How many times have parents said “because I said so” or “because I'm your father”. Guess what?  Those aren't reasons (at least not good ones). It's crucial that kids understand why they are being grounded. Why a privilege is being taken away or even why they can't watch Saw III. As Dave Ramsey is fond of saying, “to be clear is to be kind”. When they understand, they will be more apt to accept it. They'll be less apt to do it again (if they were doing something wrong). And (perhaps most importantly) they will respect you more for taking the time to explain yourself and not just pull rank. 9. Give yourself a timeout when needed When we talk to our kids in the heat of the moment we aren't always in the best frame of mind to deal with them. There's NOTHING wrong with waiting to have a conversation until you are in the frame of mind to communicate effectively. Talking to them when we are angry at best makes them yell back. Then it escalates the whole thing. Neither is actually listening to the other and instead just waiting their turn to talk (or yell).  At worst, it teaches our kids to be scared of us and being scared of our parents is one of the worst feelings we can have. Being a “do as I say, not as I do” parent has no place in your description of a good father. **Links** * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hardheaded/id1547549886 https://open.spotify.com/show/7cthewmZDtlLEyUvKrsbNr?si=ba4484fd0f4e48c6 Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Join us as we take a break from our normal format and dig into being a better father. This is something that has been on our mind since we have 10 kids represented in the 3 dads on our podcast! We will be skipping the normal three segments (What's on your mind, top 3, and a good word) and we will be talking about traits and characteristics of being a good father. We are using this article 23 Qualities of a Good Father - Traits & Characteristics written by Jeff Campbell from newmiddleclassdad.com. The plan is to cover about 3 qualities per episode. Since the ages of our kids are spread between 20 and 5, we'll have some insight that will help all of our listeners!    from the article:  4. Take an active interest in their interests Guess what?  I'm not a huge Katie Perry fan.  But you know how many times I've heard her music?  It's well into the hundreds. I also took my oldest daughter to see Panic! at the Disco in concert with one of her BFFs. Not exactly my scene (but I actually was impressed). When you take an interest in your kid's interests, you're taking an interest in them.  You're telling them you care about them as a person. 5. Let kids develop their own interests When I was 10 guess what?  I liked a lot of different stuff than what my Mom liked. And that's OK. It's OK to influence our kid's taste (that's why I kept playing Star Wars moviesuntil they clicked). But we have to accept that our kids are going to not like everything we like. They will like some stuff we don't and that's OK (as long as what they like is age-appropriate) 6. Don't have a different set of rules for your kids than you do for yourself No one likes a hypocrite, so why should our kids be any different? Mean what you say and say what you mean. Example: In our house, Sunday is “technology-free day”, so my wife and I do our best to avoid technology for personal use as well.   185

Join us as we take a break from our normal format and dig into being a better father. This is something that has been on our mind since we have 10 kids represented in the 3 dads on our podcast! We will be skipping the normal three segments (What's on your mind, top 3, and a good word) and we will be talking about traits and characteristics of being a good father. We are using this article 23 Qualities of a Good Father - Traits & Characteristics written by Jeff Campbell from newmiddleclassdad.com. The plan is to cover about 3 qualities per episode. Since the ages of our kids are spread between 20 and 5, we'll have some insight that will help all of our listeners!    10. Set clear boundaries We are their parents, not their friends. That doesn't mean we don't love them unconditionally. And it doesn't mean we don't take an interest in their interests. But at the end of the day, our most important job is to keep them safe and educate them so they can go on to be productive people in society. Kids WANT structure. They want guidelines and they crave the safety and security of knowing the boundaries. Sure as they enter their teen years (or heck, sometimes their 3's) they may test those boundaries but don't ever doubt the need to set clear rules and boundaries. 11. Set clear expectations As with #10, it's important that kids clearly know what's expected of them.  No one likes living with vague. When we are clear (as in, “when you come home from school today I want you to clean your room before you go play and I want to see it when you're done”) our kids know EXACTLY what they need to do. Nothing feels better than knowing exactly what I need to do. But within reason, give our kids the end goal and maybe a time frame but allow them the freedom to map out how they get there. You won't be there to micromanage their whole life, so letting them explore now sets them up for success later. 12. Protect your kids Dads are traditionally known for their role as a protector of the family. There are many ways to protect your kids beyond the physical; Having life insurance (click to read my best tips) for yourself Saving for kid's college (click to read my guide) Making sure you have an emergency fund (click to read my article) in place for unexpected large expenses 187

Join us as we take a break from our normal format and dig into being a better father. This is something that has been on our mind since we have 10 kids represented in the 3 dads on our podcast! We will be skipping the normal three segments (What's on your mind, top 3, and a good word) and we will be talking about traits and characteristics of being a good father.    We are using this article 23 Qualities of a Good Father - Traits & Characteristics written by Jeff Campbell from newmiddleclassdad.com. The plan is to cover about 3 qualities per episode. Since the ages of our kids are spread between 20 and 5, we'll have some insight that will help all of our listeners!    Covered in this episode: 1. Be present and involved 2. Say you're sorry 3. Spend quality time with your family   It would be great for you to share the episodes with other dads you know as well as interact with us in the comments on youtube or social media.    We hope you join us on this journey to be better parents and ultimately point our kids to Christ.   https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/  

Matt contemplates changing his socks after 1.5 years with the same pair.  He was also recently mistaken for a Vietnam veteran, which is about a three decade overview. Maybe it is due to his gray beard that has recently come on.  Top 3 Little Debbie Snacks: Christmas tree cakes, nutty buddy, Oatmeal Cream Pie, honeybun, fudge brownie, star crunch Topics discussed: 1. What's On Your Mind: Matt is mistaken as a Vietnam veteran and he may chang his socks after 1.5 years!  2. Top 3 Little Debbie snacks 3. A Good Word from Chet: Deborah. Judges 4:8-9 Links * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * https://www.trussellmedia.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, Troy ignores Chet's advice and reads the book "One Second After" by William Forstchen. It is a post apocalyptic story about a small town in North Carolina after an EMP destroys the US power grid. It basically makes you start prepping and that is exactly what happened with Troy. Luckily, his wife read the book too so they are on the same page   The conversation shifts to our Top 3 mainstream father figures. There is some overlap in all three of our lists when it comes to a certain duck hunter. Matt closes us out with a good word from 1 Corinthians. *Topics discussed:* 1. What's On Your Mind: Troy and One Second After 2. Top 3 Mainstream father figures 3. A Good Word from Matt: 1 Cor. 16:13-14 Act like men Top 3: Mainstream Father Figures: Mike Rowe, Phil Robertson, Jordan Peterson,Tim Ramos, - Man in the Arena Podcast, Jordan Peterson, Phil Robertson, Brian Mills - Taken, Kirk Cameron, Phil Robertson-Jase， Willie,  Al  *Links* * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * https://www.trussellmedia.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, Chet talks about some of his recent travels. Snow leapords and dogs on planes, gate lice, silence on public buses in Japan, and entitled passengers are all topics that come up. The conversation then switches to the top 3 Hostess snacks. I hope you listen to this on a full stomach or else you'll be craving some junk food!  Troy closes us out with a good word from Psalm 34:8 **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Travel Woes 2. Top 3: Hostess Snacks 3. A Good Word from Psalm 34:8 *Links* * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hostess Snacks Blueberry mini muffins, coffee cakes, chocolate donettes, orange cupcakes, powdered donettes, twinkles, ding dongs, ho hos, chocolate cupcakes.. 181

Matt starts the episode by discussing the recent bouts of severe weather we've been experiencing in the Great Plains. Nebraska, Iowa, and Oklahoma have had significant tornado outbreaks. The conversation then shifts to the Top 3 benefits of getting older. Chet closes us your with a good word from Proverbs.  What's on your mind: Matt and Severe weather Top 3 benefits of getting older:  Better perspective - Better understanding of truly what matters. Old Friends, you can't make them. Rich, deep friendships come with time. Recognize mortality. Understanding limits creates wisdom. Closer to retirement, financial security, excuse to sleep more, senior discounts, gray hair, bedroom stamina (you get to sleep more) Good Word: Wisdom Psalm 90:12 180

Join us on Hardheaded, where we tackle the tough issues head-on. In this special episode, we're counting down the top 10 things that urgently need to stop. From societal norms to outdated practices, we're shining a light on the barriers holding us back and discussing why it's crucial to put an end to them. Tune in to hear insightful discussions, expert opinions, and real solutions for a better tomorrow. It's time to challenge the status quo and demand change. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Troy brings in his Top 10 Things that need to STOP 2. Top 3 Things We Remember from Highschool 3. A Good Word from Chet **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * https://www.trussellmedia.com/

This week on Hardheaded, Chet brings up the hot topic of travel ball and club sports and asks if these things help or hurt our kids.  The guys don't hold back sharing their opinion which may make some of our listeners mad.  The guys then jump into the top 3 things we willingly bring into our hones that are harmful to our kids. Phones, video games, and homework (for goodness sakes) are on the list  The show wraps with a good word from Troy from the book of Timothy about taking care of your family.  **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: travel ball 2. Top 3 things harmful to iur kids that we willingly allow 3. A Good Word from Troy: 1 Timothy 5:8 **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, Matt shares his recent experience buying truck parts on Facebook marketplace. We find that Matt goes from a playground brawl to best buds with a guy trying to sell a truck bed. How much is your time worth? One of the sellers claims $175/hour. Matt lets a threatening seller know he's legless and the seller quickly retreats!  Then the guys jump into their top 3 movie death scenes. Saving Private Ryan, Red Dawn, Last of the Mohicans, and Braveheart all make the list.  The show wraps with a good word from Chet. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: macefook Marketplace difficulties!  2. Top 3 Death Scenes in a Movie  3. A Good Word with Chet **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://trussellmedia.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell 177

This week on Hardheaded, Troy shares his insight on the recent movie Leave the World Behind, that released on Netflix and is executively produced by Barak Obama.  Then the guys jump into their top 3 life hacks.  The show wraps with a good word from Matt. **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Leave the World Behind 2. Top 3 Life Hacks 3. A Good Word with Matt Amos **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://trussellmedia.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, Chet shares his thoughts after learning of the hatred of the Bradford Pear tree. He talks about the new laws banning the planting or moving of the pear tree and can't comprehend how much vitriol there is for the plant. Speaking of the pear tree, when it blooms it is time to fish! Chet shares about a recent successful fishing trip.  Then the guys jump into their top 3 best tasting fish: walleye  Crappie. Flathead catfish, amber jack, cobia, crappie, crappie, lemon fish, incomu, red fish, The show wraps with a good word from Troy **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Bradford Pear Tree 2. Top 3 best tasting fish 3. A Good Word: Good News **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, Matt shares his thoughts after re-watching the movie "Alive". Do we have what it takes to survive? Cannibalism, yuck! Then the guys jump into their top 3 movie sequels that would get them back inside of a theater. The show wraps with a good word from Chet from the book of Ephesians.  "Alve" "Society of The Snow" DUNE 2, Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Paet 2, The next James Bond, Dawn of the Dead, Mad Max Furiosa, Avengers with original cast, Fight Club 2, Top Gun Maverick, 4th Christopher Nolan Batman **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: the movie "Alive" 2. Top 3 movie sequels that will get you back into a theater.  3. A Good Word: Gift, Ephesians 2:8-9 **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

What is on Troy's mind:  - Troy shares the story of former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines and men competing in women's sports. How does this align with, civil rights, Title IX NCAA sports? There is a recent lawsuit that the guys will be following. Matt and Chet can't handle Troy's #1! Top 3 skills you bring to the apocalypse: food gathering, medic trained, take up less space. fishing, fire making, archery,  Good word: Matt shares Ephesians 6:4 Lack of Dads being in the home or engaged is causing many of our social issues. The devil is the author of confusion.    

This week, Chet talks about a recent trip to Rome, Italy. He visited the main attractions, especially the Vatican. This trip made Chet want to learn more about the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Roman Catholic Church. He tries to boil some key topics down to keep the episode from running too long. he failed. However, Troy and Matt were engaged and providing some insight as well. If you've every wanted to hear three unschooled protestants discuss some things they have recently learned and if it ties off with Scripture, this is the episode for you!   The conversation then turns to the Top 3 "cultish" customs from popular religions. infant baptisms, mormon special underwear, wafers but not wine at mass, convent living, multiple partners, excommunicated from family, confession, requirements for giving money.   Troy closes out the episode by talking about being justified by faith from Romans chapter 3. *Topics discussed:* 1. What's On Your Mind: Origins of the Roman Catholic Church 2. Top 3 "Cultish" customs from popular religions 3. A Good Word: Justified. Romans 3:28 *Links mentioned in this episode:* * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ * http://admiralspennant.com/   Constantine, Paul, Peter, Jesus, Pope, Empire, transubstantiation, papal infallibility, apostolic succession, council, baptism, sprinkle,  Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell    

Matt isn't satisfied with either presidential cabinet. The discussion turns into theories about what is going to happen. Chet is way outside the normal subjects when he shares his thoughts. Matt abs Troy don't know how to respond!   Top 3: jobs you would've pursued if not being married. Basketball coach, summer camp director, off-grid wilderness survival instructor, military contractor, Sig Academy instructor, French Foreign Legion, full-time YouTuber, gamer, actor director Chet shares his frustration with Matt and Troy for not paying attention to the information he sends them. They are ignorant to the things going on and Chet tries to send them links to important information, but they ignore it. Chet lets the audience know that he holds back on most of his knowledge. The guys end up talking about Troy making a movie about people making a movie about Matt. Chet wants to be a producer just so he can stir things up on set.   Good Word: Milk: 1 Peter 2:1-3 “Like newborn babies, long for pure milk of the word so that you may grow...”   Outdoor Boys, YouTube, predictions, election, running mate, chaos, voting, immigration, Duke Nuke 'Em, Anthony Bourdain, theory, conspiracy theory, Fortnite, battle royale, short films, Shreveport, filming community, 171

Troy shares his story of addictions and how his relationship with Christ gave him the upper hand in the battle. We then discuss some recent legislation in Louisiana and Utah that helps parents protect their kids from access to things on the internet they shouldn't have access to. Top3 Products you would make a good living as a salesman:  Rifles, prosthetics, anything i'm passionate about, Tupperware, fidgets, candles, guns, outdoor gear, B2B HVAC sales Matt's Good word:  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice, Pray Continually 170

Few people are "Starters" man ia the arena Gw! good Word Troy - James 1:22 Doers Paris 1910 Teddy Roosevelt gives a speech called "Citizenship in a Republic." A segment of that speech has gained notoriety for its motivational slant. The segment is referred to as "The Man in the Arena." Chet, Troy, and Matt, discuss the speech and how it applies more today, than when Teddy spoke those words over 100 years ago.  1:22 be doers of the Word, not hearers only. Top 3 Menu Items at a fictional Hardheaded Restaurant: duck, crispy pizza, jambalaya, gumbo, fried crapple, boiled crawfish, pulled pork, chili, shrimp creole, chips & salsa.  An idea for a cookbook was spawned from this discussion! Let us know if you'd like us to pursue this.  THE MAN IN THE ARENA - Teddy Roosevelt "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. Shame on the man of cultivated taste who permits refinement to develop into fastidiousness that unfits him for doing the rough work of a workaday world. Among the free peoples who govern themselves there is but a small field of usefulness open for the men of cloistered life who shrink from contact with their fellows. Still less room is there for those who deride or slight what is done by those who actually bear the brunt of the day; nor yet for those others who always profess that they would like to take action, if only the conditions of life were not exactly what they actually are. The man who does nothing cuts the same sordid figure in the pages of history, whether he be cynic, or fop, or voluptuary. There is little use for the being whose tepid soul knows nothing of the great and generous emotion, of the high pride, the stern belief, the lofty enthusiasm, of the men who quell the storm and ride the thunder." Episode 169

How to Balance your Life: Spiritual, Mental, Physical. Matt shares advice he got when transitioning from the Marine Corps to civilian life.  Psalm 119:9-12

Troy's son recently watched Top Gun Maverick and now has a dream of being a naval aviator. Matt, as a Marine, and Chet, as an Air Force BRAT, provide advice to Troy.  The conversation then turns to the Top 3 things you want to learn to cook this year. Matt is big on the North African dishes. Troy is outlandish with a beef and mushroom pastry!  Matt closes us out with a Good Word "Love" from 1 Corinthians 13. He ties it in to the day after Valentine's Day.  Top 3 Deli meat roast beef slicer, étouffée, Casoncelli Alla Bergamasca Ravioli, green herb Shakshuka, asian noodle dish B8, beef wellington, hot dogs (from scratch), chicken  pepperoni, harissa Good ward :, 1Corinthians 13 Love is... 167

This week on Hardheaded, Chet discusses the groundbreaking relationship book, "The 5 Love Languages" by Gary Chapman. If you want to connect with your spouse better, especially around Valentines Day, this is the book for you!  - 5 love Languages Тор З: Gifts for your sweet heart 3. jewcery diamonds, something w/ your kids names 2. A dean house - maid service 1. A trip together. fine dining - jewelry - chocolate (flake tar), nothing - go on a trip, tickets to a show,  dinner Good word: Troy Love 1 Согinthians 13 without love, l am nothing 166

Matt leads us through his journey of his latest visit to the ER. The guys then talk about the government's top3 ways to keep you distracted. Chet closes us out with a good word from Colossians. 165

On this episode of the Hardheaded Podcast, Troy talks about picking a word to focus on for the new year, instead of a list of resolutions. Gratitude is the word. Trying to find the things we are grateful. Troy also resolved to cut down on caffeine. Troy has also resolved to work out at a fitness center. This goal reminds Troy and Chet of the time Chet filmed a segment for their old TV show at a CrossFit gym. Chet couldn't walk for days! Chet resolves to eat a toasted pop tart in 2024.  Matt says it will change his life.  Chet finds out Matt is younger than Troy.  The conversation then turns to the top 3 red flags while looking for a church home! 2/3's of the crew takes this seriously.  Matt closes us out with a good word from James 1:26. Which covers the issue of not controlling your tongue.  https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, Beastie Boys, 

This week on Hardheaded, Chet shares a Bible Story about the Persian Empire. Then, the guys jump into a powerful and inspiring discussion about their top 3 big risks. The show wraps with a good word from Troy.  **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Book of Esther: Don't miss out!  2. Top 3 Riskes we took that paid off: 3. Bravely asking about Employee Engement Survey results in an all-salary staff meeting.  2 Moving to Wichita (family followed) 1. Making some life choices to have a chance at things working out up to marry Ashley 3. Moved a lot in past 10 years: Shreveport to Wichita worked for a ministry 2. Quitting job and going full-time with Trussell media. 1. Marrying Hannah - quickly  3. Joining the Marine Corps - 2006  2. Marrying Audrie 1. Platoon leader as a young corporal tried to court martial, culpable inefficiency  3. A Good Word from Troy Album title → culpable inefficiency  “Do it so youdon't miss out." Calculated Esther: Background, Overview, and Application December 17, 2023   1. Who wrote Esther? We don't know. Some say Mordecai 2. Is the book of Esther true? Some say it is fiction. Why? It is written like a movie plot. Herodotus: Greek historian. “father of modern history” several corroborating events. 1.     Historian Herodotus describes Xerxes I as being susceptible to women and in the habit of making extravagant offers to them, just as he did to Esther ("up to half my kingdom"). Herodotus mentions that the Persian empire stretched from India to Ethiopia and also refers to the magnificent royal palace in Shushan (Susa), corroboration of what is stated in the Book of Esther. In addition Herodotus mentions an assembly of Persian nobles called by Xerxes to advise him on the proposed war against Greece. Although Herodotus does not give the location of this assembly, the date – "after Egypt was subdued" – corresponds to Xerxes' third year when Esther records an assembly of Persian nobility at a feast. (Histories VII.8)(Histories IX.108) Herodotus relates this occurred in the tenth month of his seventh year as king – the same time Ahasuerus was choosing beautiful women for his harem (Esther 2:16). 2. Annals from the reign of Xerxes 1 mention an otherwise unattested official by the name of “Marduka”, which some have proposed refers to Mordecai, as both are mentioned serving in the kings court.   3. What historical context does the book of Esther find itself? Jews in Babylon under Nebuchadnezzer. Ezra, Nehemiah, Zerubbabel. Some return, some stay. Some say the events of Esther falls between Ezra 6 and 7.   4. Where are we? Iran. Capital of Persian empire. (Babylon was in Iraq. Jews all over middle east. 5. Now it is time to explore the story of Esther. 1. Xerxes or Ahasuerus fueled from India to Egypt. Interestingly, we see that Mordecai tells Esther NOT to inform those around her of her people and heritage: Now when the virgins were gathered together the second time, Mordecai was sitting at the king's gate. Esther had not made known her kindred or her people, as Mordecai had commanded her, for Esther obeyed Mordecai just as when she was brought up by him. (Esther 2:19-20)   Now, the REASON for this matches what we read in Ezra, that there had been an accusation against the Jews that was written to the king at the beginning of the reign of Ahasuerus, who we call Artaxerxes: And in the reign of Ahasuerus, in the beginning of his reign, they wrote an accusation against the inhabitants of Judah and Jerusalem. (Ezra 4:6) That's a funny little detail that only makes sense in the context of all that is going on.   12. WHERE IS GOD????? Esther's story is much like ours. We don't have angelic messengers. We don't hear God's audible voice. The “finger” of God is woven throughout the book of Esther. Events are divine only after we see the full picture and look back. Let this be an encouragement to you. 13. What happens after this? DEATH/MURDER How long did Esther live? An historical approach to the biblical account may, however, reveal an unexpected twist to the lives of the main characters. If we accept the scholarly consensus identifying Ahasuerus with Xerxes I, we know he came to the throne in 486 BCE and met an untimely and violent death in 465 BCE as a result of a court revolution. This was instigated by one of his own ministers, Artabanus, with a view to enabling Artaxerxes — Xerxes's son by his first marriage to Vashti — to succeed to the throne. BY RABBI DR JEFFREY COHEN RABBI JEFFREY COHEN MARCH 06, 2020 10:14 **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

This week on Hardheaded, Matt shares what's on his mind then the guys jump into their top 3 favorite dog breeds. The show wraps with a good word from Chet Sears. Matt = Houston hunting, El Paso Lucchese Boot factory. * www.lucchese.com Boots for the brave. * www.bootsforthebrave.com NetJets donated the aircraft. * www.netjets.com 3 Beagle small pack hounds made to hunt rabbits. Documented back in 55 BC in England. = pack animal active  vocal, loyal. 2 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever “Decoy Dog” smart and very energetic 1. Wirehaired Pointing Griffon 1800's - supreme gundog. unmatched in field and in home. 3. border collie 2, Jack russell 1, german Shepherd 3. Miniature schnauzer 2. Jack Russell Terrier 1. German Shepherd Good Word: Dog! Proverbs 26:11 " Like a dog that retuns to its vomit is a fool who repeats his folly.” **Topics discussed:** 1. What's On Your Mind: Matt's Boots and Texas hunting 2. Top 3 Dog breeds  3. A Good Word from Chet “Vomit”  **Links** * http://admiralspennant.com/ * https://www.hardheadedpodcast.com/ Hosts: Matt Amos Chet Sears Troy Trussell

Troy shares what is on his mind, which is dealing with people who want to be included but they refuse to put the work in. Matt and Chet have seen this type of behavior and give Troy some tips.  the conversation then shifts to our Top 3 ways to relax. Unfortunately for Matt, all of Chet's ideas cause anxiety for Matt. The list includes, napping, cooking, exploring, ASMR, hot tubs, watching golf and a few others. Matt closes the episode with a good word on Anxiety and Prayer.  161

Chet gives a recap of deer season while Matt and Troy call him out for missing his prediction of harvesting 3 deer on opening morning. Top 3 highlights of 2023. The guys reflect on some of the main events from the year. They enjoyed the process of contemplating what each of their top 3 would be. troy closes us out with a good word. Reflect   160