Life On Target Podcast

In this episode, Nathan has an in-depth discussion with Pastor C.R. Wiley on the importance of mechanical competency, personal agency, and strategies for how families can be more productive and profitable for God's glory. Pastor C.R. Wiley shares wisdom and insight from a vibrant career in general contracting, real estate investing, and ministry and offers practical advice for building strong homes through family businesses. Resources: CR Wiley's Website Westminster Presbyterian Church Website

You're meant experience life with other familes in rich fellowship - with featsting and singing - all week long! Nathan explains why he's gone all in on church and what that looks like to have a family of families! Related Episode: Ep. 15 | A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life Ep. 17 | A Theology of Violence: Family Leadership

Are you distracted from THE OBJECTIVE and getting caught up in things you shouldn't be doing? Nathan talks about ways he's trying to clarify the mission for himelf, his family, business, and community. When each of us is faithful building the section of the wall directly in front of us, we will form a solid foundation for the world! Related Links: Founders Fire Coaching Podcast: “Is Your Unexamined Life Worth Living” with Eric Beck It's Good To Be A Man Documentary How to Save the World (In Eleven Simple Steps) Documentary Book: Rules For Reformers

In this interview, Michael Foster imparts practical wisdom (the map and compass) to get you heading in the right direction, and then encourages you to start walking. He shares how he structures his week for maximum productivity, why being respected is better than being liked, how to find a good church, and how men should conduct themselves in real life AND online. Be sure to check out his new documentary: It's Good To Be A Man: Map to Manhood out today (14 April 2023) on Cannon+! Relevant Links: Sign Up for County Before Country 2023 Podcast: Boomers, Generational Divides, and Fitness w/ Michael Foster Book: It's Good To Be A Man Book: Spiritual Leadership by J Oswald Sanders Michael Foster's Twitter

Nathan answers: [0:50] "When do you feel like you became a man?" [13:10] "What would be your ideal scenario for church community educating their children?" [34:00] "What are your goals for the next year?" & "Have you set up your daily environment or routines to get the most out of life and achieve those goals?" Related Links: How to Save the World (In Eleven *Simple Steps) Documentary Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear 3-2-1 Weekly Email From James Clear Related Episodes: Ep. 53 | School—a Religion You Should Quit with Matt Beaudreau Ep. 52 | College Lies and Doing the Work to Lead Your Family with Dr. Ben Merkle Ep. 72 | Food Freedom, Household Management, and Education w/ John Moody    

Men and women rise or fall together. It is a dance that God has wired into the created order. In this week's conversation, I talk with Pastor Rich Lusk about the responsibly men, woman, the family, and the church have in fixing what is going on in the culture at large. We also discuss, how effeminate pastors and unfaithful churches have made the problem worse!   Relevant Links: Pastor's Corner – Trinity Presbyterian Church "Bring Your Guns to Church" Lecture Got a Minute Podcast with Rich Lusk and Larson Hicks The Sovereignty of God – A.W. Pink   Books Discussed: The Cost of Discipleship - Dietrich Bonhoeffer The Gospel According to Jesus – John MacArthur Man and Woman in Christian Perspective – Werner Nueer The Church Impotent: The Feminization of Christianity – Leon Podles

Are you willing to have hard conversations with your spouse, kids, friends, and clients OR do you abdicate the responsibility you have to be straightforward and honest with them? This week I share what I recently learned from the book The Motive, and how I've been applying it with great success in my life! Relevant links: Book: The Motive: Why So Many Leaders Abdicate Their Most Important Responsibilities Join me at: Renaissance of Men: Digital Conference Traditional Fatherhood Intensive: Purpose, Provision, Protection Rogue Food Conference at Polyface Farm

This week I bring you my conversation John Moody, a loving husband, father, and owner of multiple family enterprises. We talk about his upcoming Rogue Food conference at Polyface Farm. We also talk about how he is raising his boys be masculine when education is mostly run by women. We discuss the role of the church, fathers, and mothers in education and some of our own personal tools and experiences in this area. Register Now for: ·      Rogue Food Conference at Ployface Farms (12-13 May 2023) ·      Renaissance of Men Digital Summit (25 March 2023) ·      Traditional Fatherhood Intensive – Vancouver, Washington (5-6 May 2023) Related Links: ·      Oikonomikos by Xenophon

In this week's episode, Nathan shares how he's changed his mindset about work since leaving his government job and starting his companies. You'll learn how he handles what can feel like “soul crushing” labor. Also, he share's what Benedictine monks taught him at one of the lowest points of his entrepreneurial journey.   Related Links: Show Notes at www.Spearing.co The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation Blog Post: Get Entrepreneurial FAST!   Related Episodes: Ep. 39 | Demystifying Starting a Small Business (Easy Practical Steps) Ep. 40 | Key Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business (3 Lessons) Ep. 57 | “Know your worth” advice from someone that is not broke!

In this week's conversation with Larson Hicks – a husband, father, business owner, and church planter – we talk about taking risks, dating, providing for your family, creating community, and why a lot of our problems today can be traced back to an improper understanding of our roles as male and female made in God's image. Larson shares how spiritual formation helped his family navigate tragedy and provides some words of wisdom for those in search of strong relationships and community. REGISTER NOW! "What Men Need To Know" digital summit where Nathan will speak on courage! March 25th, 2023 Related Links: Got a Minute with Rich Lusk and Larson Hicks Why We Need More Christian Billionaires The Larson Hicks Show Larson's YouTube Channel Teenage Boys and the Opposite Sex w/guest Drew Hicks Why You Shouldn't Plant a Church Related Podcast Episodes: Ep. 52 | College Lies and Doing the Work to Lead Your Family with Dr. Ben Merkle Ep. 49 | Why Masculine Strength Matters with Dr. Anthony Esolen Ep. 34 | Intentional Family Rhythms and Being Rooted in Community with Daniel Grothe

This week, Nathan has a conversation with Pastor Bill Bivans the pastor emeritus of Sandhills Presbyterian Church and faithful husband, father, and grandfather. Pastor Bivans shares lessons from his headstrong youthful days all the way to dying (multiple times)! This conversation will be an encouragement to the young and old alike. There are older men in your immediate social circles that have walked the path ahead of you. They have hard earned wisdom that you need for what you are facing today. Ask them for help and input often! Related Links: The Chronicles of Narnia Dr. Jay Adams Elizabeth Elliot Sandhills Presbyterian Church  

“Every man dies. Not every man really lives.” – William Wallace… We love the movie Braveheart, but when it comes to taking risks in our own lives we sometimes falter. In this episode, Nathan explains why not taking risks is the riskiest course of action. Get some perspective to take the leap in your own life by listening to the full episode now! Relevant Links: Book: Durable Trades Related Episodes: Ep. 24 | How Family-Centered Are You with Rory Groves Ep. 52 | College Lies and Doing the Work to Lead Your Family with Dr. Ben Merkle

This week, Nathan talks to Michael Kilpatrick a farmer, educator, and inventor. Michael is also the host of the top-rated Thriving Farmer Podcast and Thriving Farmer Summit series which has been viewed by over 50,000 farmers. In this interview, Michael describes the struggles and rewards that come from starting and running multiple small businesses and how he's raising his kids to work in (but not resent) the family. Michael also explains how to gain the skills required to be your own boss. Relevant Links: Growing Farmers The Thriving Farmer Podcast The Farm on Central

Do this six days a week until you die, and you're guaranteed to be rich! Nathan shares what he started doing at 5 and hasn't quit doing since. Don't delay! Start today! Relevant Links: Boomers, Generational Divides, & Fitness with Michael Foster Related Episodes: Ep. 38 | Just Move! (and more steps to better health) Ep. 39 | Demystifying Starting a Small Business (Easy Practical Steps)

If you weren't allowed to talk, would someone be able to accurately judge what you believe is important by your actions alone? Are you spending your time wisely moving with purpose toward the mission you've been given to complete? In this episode, Nathan shares what he's learning about time and how he's intentionally allocating it to accomplish what really matters. He also shares some practical systems and resources that help him prioritize family while also accomplishing his personal and professional goals. Relevant Links: Show Notes (www.Spearing.co) Book: At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor by Carey Nieuwhof Book: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World Founders Fire: Mastercoaching for Entrepreneurs Tim Ferriss Podcast: James Clear, Atomic Habits — Simple Strategies for Building (and Breaking) Habits, Questions for Personal Mastery and Growth, Tactics for Writing and Launching a Mega-Bestseller, Finding Leverage, and More (#648) Related Episodes: Ep. 28 | Your Goals Might Not Be Big Enough Ep. 61 | Focus! Ep. 3 | Growing Time to Invest with Organizational Skills

Joel Salatin is a farmer who needs no introduction in the homesteading and food freedom community. He's a thought leader and advocate for regenerative agriculture globally, but still enjoys running a chainsaw and woodchipper on his farm in Virginia. In this episode, Nathan gets practical advice form Joel for people seeking to "disentangle" themselves from the negative things in our culture. Joel shares several ways to channel your anxiety and frustration towards innovation and creativity, so you can provide hope in your community. Relevant Links: Show Notes (www.Spearing.co) Rogue Food Conference Ployface Farm Book: The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs: Respecting and Caring for All God's Creation Book: You Can Farm Book: Folks, This Ain't Normal: A Farmer's Advice for Happier Hens, Healthier People, and a Better World    

How do we raise men in a world that is targeting our boys and seeking to make them feel bad because they don't act like girls? In this episode Nathan, shares sources of wisdom and some of his strategies and practices for helping train boys early to view their calling of manhood as noble and necessary! Resources: Book: No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men by Dr. Anthony Esolen Find Trail Life Troop Book: Future Men: Raising Boys to Fight Giants by Doug Wilson Video: NEUROSCIENTIST Andrew Huberman: "You Will NEVER LACK Motivation Again" Related Episodes: Ep. 12 | Straight Talk for Dads: Raising Sons in a Pornographic Age Ep. 31 | Fostering Physical and Mental Toughness in Kids with Rob Sentz Ep. 41 | Physical and Spiritual Strength and Becoming an Order of Magnitude More Dangerous with former SEAL Bill Rapier

Kyle Lamb is a highly decorated special operations veteran turned businessman that has always prioritized faith and family over anything he accomplished on the battlefield or in the marketplace. In this interview we discuss why meekness is not weakness, biblical warriors, why Jesus is a mans' man, and the importance of your mission. Be prepared to be encouraged in all areas of your life! Relevant Links: Spearing.co Show Notes and Transcript Viking Tactics Website Danger Close Podcast w/ Jack Carr: Kyle Lamb: Special Operations Legend Book: The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War Book: A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America Book: Last of the Mohicans Book: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Book: First Blood Book: The Wright Brothers Thomas Sowell's Website Related Episodes: Ep. 15 | A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life Ep. 54 | Things No One Tells You When Leaving the Military or Your Job Ep. 41 | Physical and Spiritual Strength and Becoming an Order of Magnitude More Dangerous with former SEAL Bill Rapier

Having too many good things in your life is a threat to the very best things! In this episode Nathan shares how he's been distracted in the past and how he's taking drastic measuers to focus in 2023. He also shares some simple things you can do get more focused in your life. Relevant Links Book: At Your Best by Carey Nieuwhof Book: Essentialism - The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Recommended Episodes Ep. 3 | Growing Time to Invest with Organizational Skills Ep. 55 | Where we're going…  

Will Spencer is an educated world traveler who spent two years abroad in search of the truth by immersing himself in almost all the prominent religious experiences on multiple continents. It wasn't until he returned back to the United States in 2019 that the truth found him. His story is miraculous! Now he's on a mission to set others free with the truth, so of course we took some time to discuss many hard truths that men need to embrace if they want to realize their full potential. Relavant Links: Spearing.co Show Notes Renaissance of Men Website Will's 12 Week Coaching Program Renaissance of Men Podcast Renaissance of Men YouTube Renaissance of Men Instagram 75 Hard Program

Are you a Level 1 leader – ruling based on you position alone – or are you doing the work to grow into a leader that serves something bigger than yourself? In this episode I share how real Christian have a leg up on people like Musk, Bezos, and Jobs, because our daily work is done with eternal things in mind. Also, learn more about the Kingmakers Event – an exclusive immersive weekend that will enable you rule well where God has placed you – being held in January 2023 in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Limited Availiblity: Tickets to the January 26th–29th Kingmaker are on sale now! Learn More! Episode links: Level 5 Leaders – Jim Collins Man of the House: A Handbook for Building a Shelter That Will Last in a World That Is Falling Apart Related Episodes: Ep. 19 | Building Strong Homes, Intentional Parenting, and the Virtues of Manual Labor with C.R. Wiley Ep. 47 | Recovering the Value of a Productive Household with John Moody Ep. 49 | Why Masculine Strength Matters with Dr. Anthony Esolen

The power grid in Nathan's home county was vandalized this week leaving almost the entire county without power for nearly 5 days. Events like this continue to highlight ways the church should be more prepared to serve those in the community during times of need. Greg Moore of the Dead Man Walking podcast interviewed Nathan a few months ago at the Fight Laugh Feast conference about dominion, stewardship, small business. This conversation will set the stage for more discussions about how individuals, families, and churched can be more prepared to lead in times of crisis. Related Links: Interveiw on YouTube Dead Man Walking Podcast Page www.Ready.gov Durable Trades Book

"Know your worth" is often something lazy broke people say to each other, but there are two sides to that coin. In this episode, I talk about my journey from thinking I was worth more than I actually was to gaining the skills, abilities, and confidence to avoid compromising on how much it really costs to deliver value. I also talk about how to get paid more if you work for someone else and how to solve problems for people as a business owner. Relevant Links How Do You Build Self-Worth? by Andy Frisella Don't Discount Yourself, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO248 How to Effectively Ask for a Pay Raise - Prof. Jordan Peterson Why We Need More Christian Billionaires - Got A Minute? Podcast with Rich Lusk and Larson Hicks Recommended Episodes Ep. 40 | Key Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Business (3 Lessons) Ep. 9 | Stealing from Your Kids: Why Profitability Matters

In this episode Nathan explains how grit and effort matter more than talent. He discusses how his parents cultivated grit in his life, and how this enabled him to excel in the military, business, and in relationships. He also discusses how this applies to parenting and helping others in your community. Relevant Links Grit by Angela Duckworth Angela Duckworth Ted Talk Cognitive and Noncognitive Predictors of Success Study Sermon “A Man and His Children” - Dr. Ben Merkle (2 Peter 1:16-18) Heroic.us -Personal development made simple, so you can flourish in energy, work, and love. Today.  

On the eve of the one year anniversary of the Life on Target podcast, Nathan discusses where we came from, where we're going, and what to expect in the next year on the podcast. Nathan shares come things he's personally been convicted about in the last year and what that means for you as the listener. Also, learn more about some exclusive opportunities as Nathan shares a little more about how he plans to help a few fighters on their way to becoming warriors in 2023! Relevant Links Spearing.co Show Notes Doing the Boring Work vs. Chasing Shiny Objects, The Game w/ Alex Hormozi | Ep 457 Nathan's County Before Country Admonition To Get in Shape (YouTub) Top Episodes of 2022 Ep. 49 | Why Masculine Strength Matters with Dr. Anthony Esolen Ep. 47 | Recovering the Value of a Productive Household with John  

In this episode, Nathan offers advice to men experiencing career changes. This is something most men will go through multiple times in their lives. What makes this change so significant for men leaving the military is the “office” and “home” were once so far apart and now they're not. Separating service members haven't been given good advice about how to handle the convergence of their worlds and what this will mean for their identity, family, and future job satisfaction. Some fundamental mindset shifts are required. Your family matters most, it's never been about you, and those still serving wont understand your struggle. You're no longer in the team room playing the high stakes game of war, but Nathan explains how, if you're willing to do the work, the best is yet to come! Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Jeremy Stalnecker's Website Mighty Oaks Foundation Programs Mighty Oaks Foundation Recommended Episodes Ep. 50 | True Healing from PTSD and Post-military Life with Jeremy Stalnecker Nathan Spearing talks with Kevin Owens on The Fieldcraft Survival Podcast Ep. 52 | College Lies and Doing the Work to Lead Your Family with Dr. Ben Merkle

Matt Beaudreau is a career educator and the founder of Acton Academy Placer and Acton Academy, which has more than 300 locations across the United States. In this episode, Matt shares his journey from classroom teacher to a world-renowned speaker and education innovator. In addition, he discusses why he thinks school is like a religion, the reasons why parents send their kids to “conveyor belt schools,” and how parents can recover their role as the primary educator of their children. Relevant Links Matt Beaudreau on Instagram Matt's Email The Essential 11 with Matt Beaudreau Acton Academy Acton Academy Placer Acton Academy Placer on Instagram Apogee Strong Program Website Apogee Strong Program on Instagram Educating Modern Day Heroes Website Raising Dragon Slayers Website High Tech High Recommended Episodes Ep. 52 | College Lies and Doing the Work to Lead Your Family with Dr. Ben Merkle

Dr. Ben Merkle is the president of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow Idaho, a private liberal arts college that graduates leaders who shape culture by living faithfully under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. In this episode, Nathan and Dr. Merkle discuss how fathers can take responsibility for their their children's education, why higher education is a fraud, the reasons why college is so expensive, and how parents can equip their children for the complexity and rigor of the real world. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Dr. Ben Merkle on LinkedIn New Saint Andrews College Christ Church | Moscow, ID Meet Big Ed | New Saint Andrews Logos School | Moscow, ID Books by Rebekah Merkle Title IV Overview Title IX Overview Sandhills Presbyterian Church | Southern Pines, NC Recommended Episodes Wielding Art to Build and Defend True Culture with Arthur Kwon Lee | Life on Target Podcast Interview with Rory Groves: How Family-Centric Are You? | Life on Target Podcast Follow Nathan Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Gab Website  

Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Jeremy Stalnecker's Website Mighty Oaks Foundation Programs Mighty Oaks Foundation March or Die with Jeremy Stalnecker The Situation Report with Chad Robichaux and Jeremy Stalnecker Jeremy Stalnecker on Instagram Jeremy Stalnecker on Twitter Jeremy Stalnecker on Facebook Jeremy Stalnecker on Youtube Lt. Gen. (Ret.) William G. Boykin | Family Research Council David Goggins Never Surrender: A Soldier's Journey to the Crossroads of Faith and Freedom, LTG (Ret.) William G. Boykin Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual Mk1-MOD1, Jocko Willink Recommended Episodes Masculine Discipleship and Freedom from Porn with Ray de la Nuez | Life on Target Podcast 099: Jeremy Stalnecker On Resiliency, Courage & Finding Balance | The Fire You Carry Jeremy Stalnecker | Dead Men Walking Podcast 03XX Series Interview: Jeremy Stalnecker, Tony Vivaldi, and Bill Kawczynski Follow Nathan Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Gab Website

Aaron Renn is a writer and consultant in Indianapolis. He is the co-founder and Senior Fellow at American Reformer. He has provided management and technology consulting services as a partner at Accenture and was a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. Today, his focus is on helping conservatives and the American church rise to the challenge of finding success in the 21st century. His work has appeared in a number of leading global publications, including The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic and others. In this brief interview, Aaron and Nathan discuss the way that conservatives get it wrong when thinking about the culture wars, why Christians are looking outside the church for advice, and how to engage is public debate with integrity. Relevant Links Aaron Renn on Substack Aaron Renn on Twitter Aaron Renn Bio | Manhattan Institute Aaron Renn at City Journal American Reformer County Before Country East River Church | County Before Country Talks | Youtube Recommended Episodes Interview: Nate Spearing, 75th Ranger Regiment, Warriors Tending Gardens | Hard Men Podcast Backstage at County Before Country (John Moody) | Hard Men Podcast A Theology of Violence: Family Leadership | Life on Target Podcast A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life | Life on Target Podcast Follow Nathan Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Gab Website

Dr. Anthony Esolen is the author of twenty-eight books and over 1,000 articles in both scholarly and general interest journals. A senior editor of Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity, Dr. Esolen is known for his elegant essays on the faith and for his clear social commentaries. Some of his recent books include Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture and No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men. In this episode, Nathan and Dr. Esolen discuss the feminization of the military, the degradation of childhood in America, and why today is a crucial moment for the church at large to stand unified in Christ. Relevant Links Word & Song by Anthony Esolen | Substack “What Will You Do When the Persecution Comes?,” Anthony Esolen | Crisis Magazine “My Pain & Gain,” Anthony Esolen | Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity No Apologies: Why Civilization Depends on the Strength of Men, Anthony Esolen Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture, Anthony Esolen Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child, Anthony Esolen In the Beginning Was the Word: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John, Anthony Esolen Anthony Esolen articles at Crisis Magazine Touchstone: A Journal of Mere Christianity “The Rise of Wokeness in the Military,” Thomas Spoehr | Imprimis “The Village Blacksmith,” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow It's Good to Be a Man: A Handbook for Godly Masculinity, Michael Foster and Dominic Bnonn Tennant The Art of War, Sun Tzu The Literary Life Podcast Network Soldiers of Christ, arise | Hymnary Rise up, O men of God! | Hymnary Christian! Dost Thou See Them | Hymnary Onward, Christian Soldiers | Hymnary Father Capodanno Biography - Archdiocese for the Military, USA The Century Magazine Mariana Griswold Van Rensselaer Augustus Saint-Gaudens Leaning on the Everlasting Arms - Van Johnson (The Human Comedy) Battleground (1949) Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts Sandhills Presbyterian Church | Southern Pines, NC Recommended Episodes How Family-Centered Are You with Rory Groves | Life on Target Podcast Recovering the Value of a Productive Household with John Moody | Life on Target Podcast Building Strong Homes, Intentional Parenting, and the Virtues of Manual Labor with C.R. Wiley | Life on Target Podcast Aesthetics: Enriching Your Life Through Beauty | Life on Target Podcast Women: Creators of Infinite Compounding Value | Life on Target Podcast Follow Nathan Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Gab Website

Arthur Kwon Lee is an American painter and martial artist whose expressive paintings proclaim Christ over all things. In this episode, Arthur discusses the feminization of Christ throughout art history, the need for men to recognize their aesthetic nature, how his beliefs enabled him to stand up to woke culture in the art world, and why great art is really meant for everyone. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Arthur Kwon Lee's Website Blood & Fire | Arthur Kwon Lee Arthur Kwon Lee on Instagram Arthur Kwon Lee on Twitter Support Arthur Kwon Lee Purchase Artwork from Arthur Kwon Lee Genesis Council “Arthur Kwon Lee's Gestural Mark Making Harmonizes Expressive Color Palettes With World Mythologies,” Art Verge “Arthur Kwon Lee Picks a Fight With Modernity,” White Hot Magazine “The $120,000 Art Basel Banana, Explained,” Vogue Marcel Duchamp | The Art Story Eileen S. Kaminsky Family Foundation (ESKFF) *Shop Class as Soul Craft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work*, Matthew B. Crawford County Before Country Grace Agenda Judogi (Judo uniform) Recommended Episodes Aesthetics: Enriching Your Life Through Beauty | Life on Target Podcast   Follow Nathan Instagram

John Moody is a homesteader, author, husband, father of six and an outspoken advocate for food freedom. In this episode, John shares how a serious health scare in his early 20s led him away from a lifestyle of video games and processed foods to becoming one of the most well known figures in the fight against government overreach in small scale farming. He also discusses the economics of a productive household, why kids should be trained how to work early on in life, and why it's critical for Christians to stand up against evil. Relevant Links Show Notes John Moody's Website John Moody on Facebook John Moody on Telegram Abby's Elderberries Homesteaders of America Rogue Food Conference Farmageddon Documentary Joel Salatin | Polyface Farms J.R.R. Tolkien, The Silmarillion Additional Episodes with John Moody Testosterone, Food, and Masculine Health | Hard Men Podcast E7: The Depths of Food Freedom, with Joel Salatin & John Moody | Homesteaders of America JOHN MOODY: Resistance is Fertile | The Aaron Renn Show   Follow Nathan Spearing Instagram

Ray de la Nuez is an officer in the Marine Corps and the founder of Becoming Men, an organization dedicated providing practical discipleship so men can be who God made them to be. In this episode, Ray shares how his upbringing in poverty affected his formative years, why he joined the military, and how God freed him from a 10-year addiction to pornography. Today, Ray is committed to his wife and four children, and they are currently working to build a more resilient and self-sufficient lifestyle. This episode is an honest and powerful testimony of the transformational power of the Gospel. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Becoming Men Podcast Ray's Website | www.thebecomingmen.com Twitter | @raydelanuez Instagram | @raydelanuez Recommended Episodes Virginity, Porn, and the Standard for Sex | Life on Target Podcast Straight Talk for Dads: Raising Sons in a Pornographic Age | Life on Target Podcast

When faced with a battle in your life, are you a target, or are you someone who fights and lays it all on the line? In this episode, Nathan unpacks what it means to be “one of the nine who makes the fight" and provides tips for having personal dominion over self through exercise and intentionally living for the glory of God. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co County before Country It's Good to Be a Man, Michael Foster Bishop Barron Presents | Shia Leboeuf - Padre Pio and the Friars Nehemiah 4:15–20 (ESV) Blog and Mablog | Doug Wilson's Blog Relevant Episodes A Theology of Violence: Family Leadership | Life on Target Podcast A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life | Life on Target Podcast Just Move! (and more steps to better health) | Life on Target Podcast Follow Nathan Instagram  

Rachel Beck is an expert in holistic nutrition and is the owner of Rachel Beck Wellness, where she helps spiritually-minded, successful women simplify their lives so they can re-prioritize their health and flourishing. In this episode, Rachel provides practical advice on building simple habits that will transform your life and offers guidance for how busy entrepreneurs can care for their wives in every season. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Rachel Beck Wellness Thriving Together Audio Course | Rachel Beck Wellness Sacred Rest Audio Course | Rachel Beck Wellness Expert Ownership Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, Greg McKeown Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, Cal Newport Simplicity Parenting NadaMoo Dairy-free Ice Cream Siete Chips OliPop Thrive Market Butcherbox Vital Choice Hillsdale College Community Supported Agriculture | USDA Recommended Episodes Connecting Deeper with Your Spouse | Beauty in Battle Podcast Building Bulletproof Businesses through Christian Values with David Benham | Life on Target Podcast Elite Mental Performance for Every Day Life | Life on Target Podcast Brain Health: Sleep, Exercise, and Being of Sound Mind | Life on Target Podcast

Men are supposed to be leaders who protect the weak, the innocent, and the downtrodden—it's part of the masculine nature that God designed. Men need to live faithfully according to God's Word and actively seek ways to cultivate dangerous capacity. In this episode, Nathan shares how training in faithfulness, excellence, and dangerous capacity over a decade put him in a position to advise a U.S. ambassador on counter-terrorism strategy at a critical moment.  Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Jeremiah 9:23–24 (ESV) Recommended Episodes A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life | Life on Target A Theology of Violence: Family Leadership | Life on Target Church: You're All In or Not In At All | Life on Target Physical and Spiritual Strength and Becoming an Order of Magnitude More Dangerous with former SEAL Bill Rapier | Life on Target Aesthetics: Enriching Your Life Through Beauty | Life on Target

The only way to get better at doing hard things is to do hard things. And the only way to become more dangerous is to train for it. These qualities are essential for every man, but they need to be grounded in steadfast trust in God. In this episode, Nathan discusses the tension between faith and hard work and provides practical advice for becoming stronger and more dangerous, as well as how to instill these traits in sons. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co @thespearing | Nathan Spearing Instagram @homeformation | Jax Spearing Instagram Trail Life USA The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self, Michael Easter ESV Bible Online Book of Joshua (ESV) Recommended Episodes Physical and Spiritual Strength and Becoming an Order of Magnitude More Dangerous with former SEAL Bill Rapier | Life on Target Podcast Fostering Physical and Mental Toughness in Kids with Rob Sentz | Life on Target Podcast Just Move! (and more steps to better health) | Life on Target Podcast Contentment—Not Just for Girls | Life on Target Podcast

Bill Rapier a former Navy SEAL and the owner of American Tactical Shooting Instruction. He retired from the military after 20 years of service, runs multiple small businesses, and now lives in Idaho with his wife and seven kids. In this episode, Nathan and Bill discuss knife combatives, strategies for mental toughness in grueling circumstances, how to train up boys to be strong men in Christ, and the proper mindset for physical, spiritual, and self defense training. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Bill Rapier on Instagram American Tactical Shooting Instruction LLC AmTac Blades AmTac Gear 314 - BILL RAPIER | Serving Christ While Killing for Uncle Sam | Undaunted.Life Podcast What He Must Be: ...If He Wants to Marry My Daughter, Voddie Baucham Sermon Audio Grace to You App Voddie Baucham on Sermon Audio Paul Washer on Sermon Audio John MacArthur on Sermon Audio Navigators Topical Memory System Recommended Episodes School Shootings: Bird's Eye Truth vs Ground Truth and More Thoughts from a Former Hostage Rescue Specialist | Life on Target Podcast A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life | Life on Target Podcast A Theology of Violence: Family Leadership | Life on Target Podcast

When you start a small business, you're signing up to learn—a lot. In this episode, Nathan shares the three things that he wish he would've been told before starting his construction business and offers perspective on the key things that need to be squared away to protect you, your partners, and your business. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Demystifying Starting a Small Business (Easy Practical Steps) | Life on Target Podcast Stealing from Your Kids | Life on Target Podcast Building Bulletproof Businesses through Christian Values with David Benham | Life on Target Podcast How to Crush Inflation (Make More Butter) | Life on Target Podcast Your Goals Might Not Be Big Enough | Life on Target Podcast MFCEO Project Podcast | Andy Frisella REAL AF Podcast | Andy Frisella

Starting a small business doesn't have to be complicated—you just have to get going. In this episode, Nathan shares his story of starting his construction company and provides a practical list of steps for building your side hustle or a full-time venture. If you've been on the fence about starting a business, this episode is for you. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co First Steps to Productive Property (and greater freedom) | Life on Target Podcast How to Crush Inflation (Make More Butter) | Life on Target Podcast North Carolina Secretary of State Business Registration Articles of Organization | Investopedia Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online | IRS.gov Quickbooks

Health and fitness should be a top priority in everyone's life, but it's very easy for it to fall by the wayside. In this episode, Nathan shares practical tips for how to think about health and fitness regardless of your ability, how injuries from special operations combat altered the way that he approaches exercise, and how to set incremental goals that can transform your future. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co 332: Influence & Ownership Over Your Physiological & Psychological being w/ Andrew Huberman | Jocko Podcast Testosterone, Food, and Masculine Health with John Moody | Hard Men Podcast Dwell Bible App 75 Hard | The 75 Day Tactical Guide to Winning the War with Yourself What is 75 Hard? | AndyFrisella.com 75Hard App Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done, John Acuff The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self, Michael Easter GoRuck | The Rucking Company What is Rucking? | GoRuck Intentional Family Rhythms and Being Rooted in Community with Daniel Grothe | Life on Target Podcast Mental Toughness Program (75 Hard) | Spearing.co Blog

David Benham is a former professional baseball player, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping Christian business owners connect faith and business. In this episode, David shares how he and his brother Jason have applied the Gospel to every successful venture and how living boldly enabled them to survive cancel culture. This episode is deeply practical and encouraging for everyone looking to live like Christ in today's world. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Expert Ownership: Launching Faith-Filled Entrepreneurs into Greater Freedom and Success, David and Jason Benham Living Among Lions: How to Thrive like Daniel in Today's Babylon, David and Jason Benham Whatever the Cost: Facing Your Fears, Dying to Your Dreams, and Living Powerfully, David and Jason Benham 10 things I learned moving from a mansion into a bus | Spearing.co Blog Your Goals Might Not Be Big Enough | Life on Target Podcast Advancing Boldly by Planting Roots | Life on Target Podcast Connect with David Benham Benham Brothers Website Expert Ownership Podcast Benham Brothers Bible Study Benham Brothers App David Benham on Instagram

Productive property is one of the primary ways for Christians to build margin in their life so they can bless their families and other people. But why do you need it? And how can you get it? In this episode, Nathan gives a high-level overview of how he and his family have grown their personal margin through productive property over the past decade, and he offers guidance on how you can do the same. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Building Strong Homes, Intentional Parenting, and the Virtues of Manual Labor with C.R. Wiley | Life on Target Podcast

Inflation and the rising cost of goods is a topic that's on everybody's mind. How should we deal with inflation and its effects? What can we do to lessen the impact of inflation in the future? In this episode, Nathan discusses some of the practical ways that he has protected his family from inflation through entrepreneurship, making the best use of time, and thinking strategically about how to spend money. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Stealing from Your Kids | Life on Target Podcast Matthew Giambrone, “Escaping Inflation,” Hearth and Field Hearth and Field

Daniel Grothe is a author of The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age and the Associate Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorodo Springs, Colorado. In this episode, Grothe shares his story of going in on 120 acres with three families from his church, the importance of community, and how living on land teaches kids about the reality of life. In addition, Nathan and Grothe discuss building intentional family rhythms and why Christians need to open hospitable spaces. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age, Daniel Grothe Daniel Grothe on Twitter Daniel Grothe on Instagram Durable Trades: Family-Centered Economies That Have Stood the Test of Time, Rory Groves Church: You're All In or Not In At All | Life on Target Podcast

Parents have opportunities each and every day to lead their children in the way of godly living, and it is essential to make the most of those moments when they arise. In this episode, Nathan shares how he is working to teach his daughters contentment and how children can reflect the issues you have in your own heart. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Loving the Little Years, Rachel Jankovic Learning Contentment: A Study for Ladies of Every Age, Nancy Wilson Future Men: Raising Boys to Fight Giants, Douglas Wilson Canon+

Why do school shootings happen and what should Christians do about them? In this episode, Nathan draws on his extensive experience in hostage rescue situations to provide hard-earned perspective on the complexity surrounding these issues as well as practical advice for Christians seeking to defend those they love. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co “Boldness Is Not The Opposite Of Humility” 2 Corinthians 10:1–2 | Word@Work “What we know, minute by minute, about how the Uvalde shooting and police response unfolded” | The Texas Tribune A Theology of Violence: Meekness, Protection, and Self-defense in the Christian Life | Life on Target Podcast A Theology of Violence: Family Leadership | Life on Target Podcast Elite Mental Performance for Everyday Life | Life on Target Podcast  

In this episode, Nathan has a far-reaching discussion with Rob Sentz on building physical and mental toughness in kids and how that impacts larger socioeconomic issues like employment. Sentz shares practical ways that he has worked to teach his children to be mentally and physically tough and offers tremendous insight into the the current economic state in America. Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Elite Mental Performance for Everyday Life | Life on Target Podcast Your Goals Might Not Be Big Enough | Life on Target Podcast New Saint Andrews College | Moscow, ID The Demographic Drought: Bridging the Gap in our Labor Force | Emsi Burning Glass

Darren Doane is brand architect and filmmaker whose portfolio includes work for Toyota, Shinedown, Jimmy John's, Zac Brown Band, and more. In this episode, Doane shares how having hustle enabled him to learn filmmaking, get a job without going to college, and even save his parents' home from foreclosure. Nathan and Doane discuss what brand building really means, strategies for innovating as a business, and why Christians need to be more active on social media. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Relevant Links Show Notes | Spearing.co Doane Creative Agency Website The Doane Cast Elite Mental Performance for Everyday Life | Spearing.co doanecreativeofficial | Darren Doane Instagram Darren Doane on LinkedIn

For the married men: What are you doing to give your wife rest? Wives and moms have a lot on their plate, and it's the husband's job to find ways to give his wife rest from her work. If you don't have a concrete answer this week's question, listen in as Nathan shares some practical tips and insight that he has gained in his own marriage.   Relevant Links Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking Run the Plays: Teaching Your Kids to Worship | Life on Target Podcast Women: Creators of Infinite Compounding Value | Life on Target Podcast