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If you're a parent, it's more important than ever to not only be aware of what your child is exposed to online but to guide them in making great decisions about their sexual purity.  As the father of five children (my oldest is 12), I feel pretty confident in all of the "do-nots" that come with pornography, social media, and movies.  But until I met Zach and Angela Miller, I didn't fully understand how unprepared I was to advise my children in what to do as they grow up... and what is at stake. Zach and Angela's ministry, Purity Parenting, was born out of a desire to support and coach parents amid a scattered and sometimes confusing landscape of content for parents who want to keep their children sexually pure.  In today's episode we'll talk about why this is such a big deal, how you can start talking about these issues with your child no matter how young -- or old! -- they are, and which resources can protect your home and empower the next generation. This is Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/085.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#059 - What's your magic number?  If you watch TV at all, you've likely seen a financial planning commercial that asks you what you need to retire.  Many people target a certain amount of money by age 65 and start saving and investing.  And other people set that plan on fire!If you're familiar at all with the FIRE movement - Financial Independence, Retire Early - you might have heard of Brad Barrett and his podcast co-host Jonathan Mendonsa, founders of ChooseFI.com.  They are on a mission to change your magic number from a dollar amount to an age... and one that's potentially much younger than 65!Brad joins us for a deep dive into what it means to choose financial independence instead of what's been taught to us by our parents and what's being touted by big financial planning firms.  He makes the case of a series of small changes in your lifestyle that yield long-term wealth and - most importantly - fulfillment.And of course, Brad answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Check out MadeToThrive.coach/056 for notes on today's episode!Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

For anyone who struggles with issues of identity - especially if you are mission-driven or aspire to do bigger and better things - there's a quiet, condemning voice that challenges you with these questions: "Who am I to think that I can do more that what's expected of me?" and "What happens when people find out that I don't have it all figured out?" This mental battle, commonly known as Imposter Syndrome, plagues more people than you might first imagine, including people who have achieved incredible success. Today's guest, Shane Sams from FlippedLifestyle.com, shares his story of overcoming Imposter Syndrome.  As we dive into his story of battling the fears that almost kept him from starting numerous online businesses - including one where he coaches other people to create their own business - you'll find advice on how to overcome Imposter Syndrome in your own life... and of course, he answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!Check out MadeToThrive.coach/016 for notes on today's episode, including a free course from Shane!

#014 - Do you have big dreams?  Are you called to do something more with your life but you're not sure what it is or even how it's going to happen?  Today's guest, Mitch Matthews from the Dream. Think. Do. podcast, shares his story of going after a big dream and finding something even better when it seemed like the dream was no longer possible.  Mitch comes with a perspective of having interviewed more than 300 dreamers on his podcast and having coached high-level executives for more than a decade.   He talks about the faith that's required to chase a big dream and the many intangible benefits that appear along the way... and of course, he answers 5 Big Questions!You can find out more about Mitch at mitchmatthews.com, the Dream. Think. Do. podcast, and by reading his books: Ignite and Dream Job: Redefined. Show notes for the podcast are at madetothrive.coach/014.  You can also get a free assessment to determine whether you're thriving in the 7 Core Areas of life.  Just visit amithriving.com. 

#004 - Aaron Walker had it all: a great family, a string of successful businesses, and enough money to retire... twice!  But something happened in his life that caused him to question whether any of it mattered.  Was he living in significance?  In our interview, Aaron shares the keys to his success and how living for significance has enhanced all areas of his life as he now builds up others through his book View from the Top and his Iron Sharpens Iron mastermind groups.  And of course, Steve answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/004.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#080 - If you're at all familiar with personal development, you've likely heard of Napoleon Hill's classic Think and Grow Rich.  In it, he popularized an age-old idea of a mastermind group as a means of solving problems, coming up with new ideas for business, and in general elevating one's level of existence.Fast forward ninety years, and many of what are called "masterminds programs" today are unrecognizable from Hill's original intent.  While these programs are helpful in many ways, they miss the spirit of what was present in Benjamin Franklin's junto and even the first-century church. Today's guest, Steve Kinsley, joins us to share what he has learned and how he has changed during his more than six years in a mastermind.  His experience will demonstrate the vital elements that make this alliance more effective than any has has seen and why masterminds can be the key to transformation in your career and your life. And of course, Steve answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/080.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#079 - What is the most important identity you can have?  Is it what you do for work?  Is it your role within your family?  What about the legacy you'll leave behind?  While these are all important, today's guest proposes that our identity is something deeper and - ironically - simpler.David Ask's identity shows up in many ways: as an entrepreneur, a husband, a father, a facilitator, and as a friend.  Today we discuss why our identity is so important and how we can create an identity through line that creates integrity in everything we do. And, of course, David answers 5 Big Questions on being a dad... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/079.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#078 - What's the biggest career decision you've had to make?  Was it going for a promotion that would put you in a leadership role?  Maybe it was moving across the country to work for a startup?  How about leaving the world of employment altogether and striking out on your own?Today's guest, Daniel Earhart, decided to leave behind what was by all accounts a pretty good job to pursue a business of his own, and he shares the anatomy of career disruption: the many decisions he had to make along the way and how he made them.  We also discuss the risks he took in starting his business and how - in his mind - staying at his job posed an even greater risk to his quality of life and to what he wants for his family.And, of course, we wrap up our conversation with 5 Big Questions about being a dad... here on Made to Thrive. Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/078.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#077 - Who are the people who have made the biggest impact on your life?  The ones who were available to give you advice when you had a difficult decision to make or who you could reach out to when you weren't sure how to handle a situation. Or maybe you didn't have that.  Like so many people today.Today's guest, Robin Jennings, believes that whether or not you've had a mentor for the big moments in your life, you can - and must - be one for the younger generation.   In his latest book, A Letter to the Church and the Next Generation, Jennings uses the book of James to frame a model for mentoring that not only challenges us to mentor others, but gives us the tools to do it. Join us for a conversation about growing as men and as mentors and hear Robin's answers to 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/077.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#076 - What is it that companies want most from you?  Is it your loyalty?  Sure, that would be nice.  How about your money?  Getting warmer!What if I told you that the thing companies most want from you is your attention?  While having corporations work overtime to get your attention might not seem that pernicious, today's guest argues that our lack of awareness about this practice and the impact attention harvesting has on every part of our lives is cause for concern. Wes Woodhouse is a fighter pilot who has spent years enjoying the benefits of paying attention to the right things and studying the harm that a lack of attention presents, even to those of us who aren't flying jets.  This interview will resonate with anyone who is interested in the changes that are coming as we transition from the Information Age to the Attention Age and for anyone who wants to hear Wes's answers to 5 Big Questions for Dads... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/076.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#075 - For years I followed politics - usually at the national level - but I eventually directed my attention elsewhere because I felt stuck.  It didn't seem there was anything I could do to make a difference. I wasn't going to run for office.  Taking to social media didn't seem to be changing anyone's minds or behavior.  My frustration didn't have an outlet. So I disengaged.  I stopped watching the news and removed myself from the political process entirely with the exception of casting my vote each election cycle.As it turns out, there were small, substantive things I could have done - and that you and I can do today - to influence our country.In today's episode, campaign consultant and candidate coach Raz Shafer joins us to discuss how he plans to affect change in our country and the two questions he asks each political candidate he coaches that many politicians would benefit from asking themselves. Raz also sheds light on the most important way we can influence our nation as he answers 5 Big Questions about being a father... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/075.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#074 - What is success to you?  Is it career achievement?  Financial net worth?  Status among those you admire? What if it's something seemingly less... that actually means a whole lot more? Author, podcaster, and executive coach Tim Winders joins us today to share insights from his new book, Coach: A story of success redefined; rather, he shares insights from his life that show up in the pages of the novel and that direct us to rethink much of what we're currently doing.  Tim challenges the standard definitions of success and gives us a simple way to think about our lives that's much more attainable for you and me.And, of course, Tim answers 5 Big Questions about thriving in all areas of life... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/074.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#073 - Have you ever wanted to make a change in your life but didn't know what you wanted to change?  Or you had a clear vision for what you wanted but didn't know how to get there?  Or maybe you were just too afraid to start? Many people just like you and me are faced with a real problem that sits quietly in the backs of our minds every day: we don't know how to read the maps of our lives so we can get to our ultimate destination.  Fortunately, there are people like Lance Golinghorst who as coaches have learned the right questions to ask or can offer a hand back to those of us who aren't as far along to guide us through our next stage of life.  Lance gives us insights into the world of coaching and we get to discuss in detail on one of the most important coaching roles we'll ever have: parenting.  Join us as we learn more about coaching and hear Lance's answers to 5 Big Questions about being a dad... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/073.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#072 - Have you ever had a truly honest moment with yourself and asked, "Why aren't I living at a higher level?" If you have, the next question has to be: What's keeping me back from operating at my potential?On today's show we're joined by leadership and transition coach Dennis Volpe, who has experienced every point on the potential continuum in his more than twenty years as a naval officer, sports coach, and now certified leadership and transition coach.  Dennis has a gift for meeting complicated questions like, "Why aren't I thriving?" and "What should I do next?" with simple paradigms that help you understand and act on clear steps to operating at your potential. Join us for an inspiring lesson on the five barriers to your potential and hear Dennis's answers to 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/072.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#071 - What if you had to choose between making a deal worth millions of dollars and living a life of integrity?  At face value, you'd likely choose the life of integrity, but for the main character in The Sale, a new book by Alex Demczak and Jon Gordon, the decision isn't that easy. Alex joins us today for an engaging discussion about his latest book and the experiences that led to writing it.  The characters in his book lead us on a journey of deciding what's most important to us and why many of us aren't living in line with our values.  The Sale offers foundational principles for living with integrity that ensure we don't cut corners where it matters most.Join us as we learn more about this new book, hear Alex's message to his readers, and get his answers to 5 Big Questions... this is Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/071.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#070 - What if I told you there's a way to improve your career, your health, and your overall satisfaction with life?   Would you want to know what it is?According to today's guest, Adam Connors from NetworkWise, the key to improving your life in all sorts of areas is a surprising simple one: better relationships.  Adam started his company after reflecting on his life and realizing how much personal and career relationships had created opportunities not only for him but for many people around him. After studying the common elements of important relationships in his life, Adam realized he had discovered consistent characteristics that he could teach to anyone, and NetworkWise was born.  Join us as we discuss what makes transformational relationships and hear Adam's answers to 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/070.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#069 - Do you have permission to be a man?  In a world of toxic masculinity, emasculated men, and a "first do no harm" mentality that results in not doing much at all, there is a growing need to redefine manhood from an eternal perspective. Today's guest, JD Crouse from the League of Elite Men, has lived on every point of the masculine continuum, but it wasn't until a few years ago that he discovered a mystery that was right in front of him the whole time: his true identity as a man.  JD is on a mission to empower a generation of elite men, inviting them to live a life of significance that starts with realizing who they really are.  Join us for an authentic conversation and hear JD tackle 5 Big Questions for Dads here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/069.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#068 - If you're anything like today's guest - and, admittedly, the host - you would love to take a break from work but you don't know how you could.  I mean, with as busy as you are and how reliant others are on you to deliver on a consistent basis, how could you step away for even a week's vacation?How about a two-month sabbatical?  Is that even possible?  It is when you see someone else do it.Today's guest, Brian Mininger from Bear Creek Outdoor Living, joins us midway through his two-month sabbatical to share why he took it, how he took it, and what he's learning in his time away from work.  I think you'll enjoy the challenge of someone else's example: taking a long overdue break and taking time to answer a brand new set of 5 Big Questions about being a dad.This is Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/068.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#067 - If you're like most parents, it's hard to tell whether you're winning or losing.  One moment it seems you have everything figured out, and the next you're picking up the pieces from a meltdown you never saw coming.   Maybe that's just me. Today's guest, Christine Bright, has a bold proposition: you can win at parenting.  She created Parenting Game Wins after years of working with parents - especially dads - who wanted to do better with their kids but really didn't know how to. Like most coaches, Christine learned how to win from losing, so make sure you listen to her stories of raising her son, their relationship today, and her take on 5 Big Questions.  This is Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/067.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#066 - If you've been married for more than a month or two, you've likely discovered a few ways to mess things up in your marriage.  Maybe by a thoughtless comment, an assumption of what your wife was supposed to do in a particular situation, or just not knowing how to respond when conflict arises. Like many of us, early in his marriage Scott LaPierre tried doing things his way and, like many of us, he wasn't too pleased with the results.  So he hit the books - one in particular - to learn how to do marriage the right way.  Join us for a conversation about what marriage is supposed to look like, how you can have a better marriage, and how this one area can affect all the rest.  And listen for Scott's answers to 5 Big Questions ... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/066.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#065 - What do your routines produce in your life?  Are you in a continual state of improvement and achievement, or are you stuck in a rut? For a long time, Jose Escobar was living in neutral: not a bad life necessarily, but far below what he knew he could be doing at work, in his health, and at home.  But how could he break out of a rut that had been formed by years of habit?  One simple, intentional routine.Jose cracked the code on morning routines - including an often overlooked secret to starting the day right - and improved every area of his life dramatically in just a few weeks.  Curious about whether it was a fluke, he coached a group of people and got the same level of results for them. Join us as we learn more about how Jose was able to make big changes in his life and an even bigger impact on others, including a ton of insight into how he gets the most gold from the many books we discuss.  And, of course, he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/065.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#064 - Have you ever thought about owning your own business?  For many people, owning their own business is a dream: getting to choose your own projects, your own customers, your own schedule...And then you talk to a small business owner and you hear a strikingly different story: doing work you don't enjoy just because you need the income, dealing with crazy demands from crazy clients, and spending long hours away from your family. Business coach Scott Beebe and his team rescue business owners from chaos by helping them focus on what really matters: their mission, vision, and values.  While that may seem overly simplistic or even irrelevant, Scott's clients will tell you that it works.Join us for a conversation about it takes to build a business that you truly enjoy and listen for Scott's answers to 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/064.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#063 - Is there something in your past that's holding you back from living fully today? For Adam French, author of the book Mandentity, his tumultuous youth was a decade in the rear view mirror, and his life as a husband, father, and pastor was going full speed.  But his past still caught up with him when he began experiencing bouts of crippling anxiety for no evident reason.   Adam's book - and today's conversation - is a slow walk through many of the things that trip up men of all ages in ways we might not immediately realize.  His candid review of his past and the journey to reconcile his relationships, his faith, and his true identity give us a roadmap for doing the same thing: becoming Men of Valor for ourselves and for those who matter most to us.  Join us for a discussion about building a rock solid identity and listen in as Adam answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/063.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#062 - Many of us have a passion or a mission we want to share with the world.  So we spend hours writing a book, creating a product, or manufacturing a movement only to have very few people ever find out about it.How are we to respond?  What should we do when our efforts don't reach the people we hope to?Self-proclaimed marketing nerd Paul Getter joins us today to tell us not only why we might not be making the impact we want with our message, but how we can make small adjustments to our marketing - and even our mission - to reach millions.Paul draws on his more than twenty years of helping big names and small grow their businesses through the power of marketing.  He shares insights from his own story as well, revealing the power of desperation to move the first domino in our lives and how our mission can impact the missions of others. And, of course, Paul answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/062.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

# 061 - I know I can use an app to order dinner,  book a flight, and even water my lawn, but are you telling me intimacy has an app, too?!On this Valentine's Day, we welcome Dan Purcell, husband, father of six, and app developer to discuss his app, Intimately Us, and more importantly why he created it.  Dan offers some crucial insights on what intimacy really means and how that might be different for men and women.   We also discuss why intimacy can be such an important factor in marital happiness (until it isn't) and even how our experience with intimacy can affect how we teach our kids about sex.If you usually listen to this show within earshot of your kids, we speak pretty frankly about sex on this episode, so just a heads up.   Regardless of who's listening, make sure you catch Dan's answers to 5 Big Questions about thriving in your marriage... here on Made to Thrive.Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/061.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

# 060 - What is your vision of the healthy you?   Maybe you're already "the picture of health," but most people aren't very happy when they look in the mirror, stand on the scale, or even climb a flight of stairs.  Today's conversation with author and health coach Jimmy Page is an examination of not only our health, but of the key ingredients to living an integrated life.  Jimmy's book, One Word, has reached more than one million people, and he shares how a simple strategy like One Word can transform not only your health, but the other Core Areas.  Jimmy helps us realize the connection between our health and our identity and shares how the power of vision for your health can actually make daily and sometimes difficult decisions easier and even automatic.   And, of course, he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/060.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#059 - What's your magic number?  If you watch TV at all, you've likely seen a financial planning commercial that asks you what you need to retire.  Many people target a certain amount of money by age 65 and start saving and investing.  And other people set that plan on fire!If you're familiar at all with the FIRE movement - Financial Independence, Retire Early - you might have heard of Brad Barrett and his podcast co-host Jonathan Mendonsa, founders of ChooseFI.com.  They are on a mission to change your magic number from a dollar amount to an age... and one that's potentially much younger than 65!Brad joins us for a deep dive into what it means to choose financial independence instead of what's been taught to us by our parents and what's being touted by big financial planning firms.  He makes the case of a series of small changes in your lifestyle that yield long-term wealth and - most importantly - fulfillment. And of course, Brad answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/059.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#058 - If you set out to try something new - perhaps a diet, a hobby, even a career - what's the best way to ensure you have the most rewarding experience and outcomes?  For most people, it would be to study: read books, check out YouTube, and ask people who have already succeeded. But can that strategy apply to relationships? Today's guest, Nick Matiash from The Evolved Man, took that same approach when he decided to get real with his relationships, particularly when he decided to become a husband and a father.  Using a deceptively simple approach to learning that he'd applied in other areas of his life, he set out to be a great husband and a great father, leveling up his skills one step at a time. Nick shares his journey to now coaching men in their evolution from guy to man to husband to father and answers 5 Big Questions about how we can thrive in our marriages.  This is Made to Thrive! Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/058.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#057 - What are the biggest challenges men face today? What are the battles we're fighting and the dragons we're slaying? If you're like many guys, the answers to these questions aren't very inspiring, and they don't require all that much from us.But Morgan Snyder is inviting us to a much bigger calling: Becoming a King.  In his work with Wild at Heart and the Become Good Soil movement, Morgan has sought to answer deeper, truer questions, questions that most men don't have the guts to ask:What is the most important thing?Can God entrust me with power?Am I willing to become a king?Join us for an exploration of what it takes to become the king of your family and of the mission you're called to, one that you might not yet know exists.  And, of course, Morgan answers 5 Big Questions about how each of us can thrive.  This is Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/057.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#056 - Your perception of who you and how the world operates affects every part of your life, often in ways you'll never realize. But what if your perception of who you are is not your true identity? What if how you've seen yourself has marred your view of the world and your ability to function healthfully in it?Emotional Intelligence expert Erik Dixon has been studying and working with clients and businesses around the issue of identity for years.  Today he joins us to challenge vital paradigms that we've been holding onto for decades that have shaped our lives... but that don't have to.  Erik works through the 5 Big Questions to reveal what keeps so many of us from living more fulfilling, impactful lives.  This is Made to Thrive. Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/056.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#055 - Is it possible to thrive in your health - and in the other Core Areas of life - by putting in reducing the time and effort you once invested?  Put another way, can you experience more fulfillment, satisfaction, and impact by doing less?In today's episode, nutrition and lifestyle coach Cam Hall shares his physical transformation from fit and youthful to the dreaded dad bod, a condition that affects millions of dads who find themselves with little time to exercise and eat right.  With additional unwanted pounds came reduced energy and a real challenge to his identity.  How could he thrive in his health with the new demands on his time and the reorganization of priorities that faces every new father?Fortunately for us, Cam discovered a paradigm shift in his health and today helps dads from all walks of life regain their physical edge by approaching health in a different way, including three simple principles for fighting the dad bod.  And, of course, he answers 5 Big Questions about why men aren't thriving in their health.  This is Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/055.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#054 - Is it good to be ambitious?  Is there a point when being driven by goals and accomplishments can be detrimental to your family, your health, and even your legacy?  On the other hand, is there such a thing as not being ambitious enough?In today's episode, we get to learn from seasoned business consultant Seth Buechley as we discuss his book, Ambition: Leading with gratitude.  Seth sold a company at age 27 and set out to make his mark on the world, only to find that being ambitious was a balancing act that required him to grow personally more than he first realized. Seth helps us learn how ambition can be an important part of our career journey as he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/054.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#053 - What does it take to be a Front Row Dad?  How can you create an impact on your kids that will shape them into the young men and women you hope they can be?For years, our guest spent his time and energy creating "front row" experiences for other people's children, especially those with life-threatening conditions.  But all that time and energy spent elsewhere - even on a worthwhile endeavor - meant that his wife and his children were getting the leftovers. Today, Jon Vroman leads a movement of dads who want to lead their families in alignment with their values, and he joins us to share his own ever continuing journey of finding out what it takes to be a Front Row Dad.   And of course, answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/053.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#052 - What is your view of money?  What's the perspective you take when you consider how to make it, how to spend it, and how to save it?In this episode, Lance Belline from Lighthouse Financial joins us to offer a different perspective on money, including how we need to see ourselves when we make financial decisions like paying taxes and saving for retirement.  Lance's mission to help people avoid unnecessary taxes has become a movement as he attracts likeminded advisors and families to his firm and to his view of money. Join us as Lance also answers 5 Big Questions about how to thrive in your finances.  This is Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/052. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#051 - What does it mean to be authentic?  These days, being authentic is the reason people give for everything from quitting their job and backpacking in Europe to being a real jerk and challenging anyone who calls them on it.  But is that really being authentic?Thankfully, there are people like Ryan Miller to provide some sanity and clarity to the conversation, as he does in today's episode.  Ryan is a coach who helps people discover and focus on their authentic selves, freeing them from the bondage of other people's expectations and focusing on what truly matters.  Join us as Ryan shares what he's learned on his own journey to authenticity and hear how he answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/051.Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#050 - What does real friendship between men look like?  What are the benefits and the sacrifices necessary to forge bonds that go beyond conversations about work and sports?One of my favorite TV series is Band of Brothers, an account of men who fought together during World War II.  But outside of war or perhaps sports at a high level, it's hard to find a group of men who are committed to each other through thick and thin. That's why today's conversation is so enjoyable.  I was introduced to Luciano Del Monte (aka, "Papa Luch") by my friend, Paul Edwards, and expected to discuss his decades of mentoring and leading other men.  Luch called an audible and invited two men he's been meeting with regularly for years and all of a sudden we have our first-ever group interview, replete with 5 Big Questions about how men can thrive in their relationships!This interview truly is Made to Thrive.Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/050. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#049 - What is a health coach?  What can he or she add to my life that I don't already know or have?  Is there another level of health that I'm missing out on?I began today's conversation with Kevin Davis with these very questions in mind.  I knew health coaching existed, but I really wasn't sure if it was for me.   In fact, I really wasn't sure who it was for. If you're someone who values your health, you're going to love this episode.  Kevin reveals the type of person who would benefit from health coaching and explains the Four Pillars of Health, the keys to creating a vibrant, enjoyable life.  And, of course, he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/049. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#048 - What if all of the problems you're experiencing weren't because of someone else, but because of something rooted deep in your mind?  Would you have the courage to pluck it out, or would you just keep living the life you've gotten used to?Years ago, Erin Phiel from MindFixGroup.com was faced with a debilitating physical condition that affected every aspect of her life.  When she one day realized that her biggest challenge was how she understood the problem, she began a journey to fix her mind and got her body back as a result.  She now helps people from all walks of life uproot beliefs about themselves that are holding them back from a fulfilling life. Join us for a potentially life-changing conversation and - of course - 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/048. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#047 - Is there something in your life that just isn't going the way you want it to?  Are you feeling trapped, frustrated, or exhausted by your career, a relationship, or even your sense of purpose?Today's guest, Joseph Warren from The Broken Catholic podcast, was experiencing the same feelings.  Despite being successful in business, his dating relationships were more a source of shame and dissatisfaction than they were a source of fulfillment.  Tired of riding the hamster wheel of doing things his way, Joseph took a step he knew he needed to take but really didn't want to: he started working on his relationship with God.  And the results were dramatic.If you're doing faith your way, you may eventually find yourself at your limits.  Learn how Joseph took the lid off his life by focusing on his faith and get his take on 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/047. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#046 - No matter how long you've been married, there's a crossroad that every couple reaches.  You're faced with a choice to cut and run or double down and make something good out of the mess you've created. Marriage and family counselor Seth Studley had been helping couples navigate tough times for years before getting the ultimate wakeup call of his own: a black eye from his wife Melanie. Faced with the decision to either bail or use this as an opportunity to help others, Seth and Melanie chose the hard work that's required to change oneself, and today they share their journey to healing in podcasts, courses, and personal coaching.  Seth speaks freely about why men aren't thriving in their marriages and how they can make meaningful progress as he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/046. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#045 - When you're living on mission, everything's integrated; all the areas of your life are seamlessly focused on creating something bigger than yourself. But what happens when you wake up one day and realize that the things you're doing aren't aligned with your mission?  Or maybe even that your mission has changed as you've evolved?In today's episode, Femi Doyle-Marshall shares how he did a total reboot of his mission from health and fitness trainer and gym owner to author and coach of entrepreneurs.  His journey provides you and me with an outline for returning to our mission-focused life or rebooting our mission to embark on a totally new story. And of course he tackles 5 Big Questions about why people aren't living out their Mission... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/045. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#044 - Are you in charge of your money, or is your money in charge of you?  Put another way, are you a student of how money works, a master, or just holding on for dear life?In today's episode, financial expert Adam Carroll shares insights from his book The Mastery of Money, making a bold claim that we can actually figure out how to make great decisions with our money on a consistent basis.  Adam draws from years of helping students and adults change the way they think about money and explains how you can build a bigger life without breaking the bank.  And he dives into his personal journey with money by answering 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/044. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com. 

#043 - Is what you believe about yourself - the conclusions you have come to about the type of person you are - consistent with the person you want to be?Dr. Andy Garrett of AG Thrive is a licensed psychologist with years of experience helping people fix the areas of their lives that are problematic or unsatisfactory.  But he has a secret:  the root of most people's problems lies in their self-perception, who they think they are.If you've listened to this podcast for more than two or three episodes, you can probably guess that he knows what works because he went through this process himself.  Andy shares his journey from rudderless to real and encourages you to develop your core beliefs about who you are, to enhance your very best qualities and attributes, and to live in alignment with the you that really matters.All this and 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/043. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#042 - When does a father have the greatest impact on his children?  Is it when he provides for them?  What about through the experiences and opportunities he creates for them? In today's episode, my good friend Omar Barlow explains that the biggest wins in being a father come in a series of moments, small windows of time that each dad gets with his children, but that not all dads recognize at the time. Omar shares lessons from his father and his grandfather that he still comes back to as he raises his three children and we tackle 5 Big Questions about fatherhood here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/042. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#041 - I have a question that sounds easy to answer: Can working out be fun? If you're like most people, your answer is a quick, "No!"  But today's guest, Curtis Hunnicutt, insists that it not only can be fun... it has to be!  Curtis is an unlikely fitness coach: growing up an undersized kid, he shares how sports and exercise left him hurt and frustrated more times than not, and he gave up on exercise for years until he met someone who forever changed his perspective on fitness and fun. Now Curtis uses his personal transformation and willingness to be a guinea pig to help people from all walks of life reach their fitness goals.  His unique take on health and wellness allows him to offer his clients a refreshing path to a lifestyle that is above all else fun.Of course he answers 5 Big Questions about how to thrive in your health here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/041. Get your free thriving assessment in the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#040 - Are you looking for a new job?  What if instead of a new job you really just need a career transformation? In this episode, career coach Anil Ramdin presents a case for pursuing not a new career, but a new way to understand your career.  That subtle change can make the difference between rewarding work and jobs that merely pay the bills.  Anil also shares insights into what prevents many people from enjoying their careers and how they can find satisfaction without changing jobs as he tackles 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/040. Do you know your Career Keys?  Get the free training at madetothrive.coach/careerkeys.Get your free thriving assessment of the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#039 - What's the difference between believing in something and having real faith?  Put another way, when push comes to shove, are you willing to rely fully on the things you say you believe in? Today's guest, Brian Robinson from RealFaithStories.com, shares his personal journey of success and faith and tells about the moment when he realized that what he believed in wasn't the same as living by it... and how he took the slow, sometimes painful steps to a new - and better - way to live.Brian provides recommendations for how you can live by faith, including examples from his podcast as he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!  Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/039. Get your free thriving assessment of the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#038 - What's holding you back from financial freedom?  Heck, what's holding you back from just not being stressed about money all the time?  In today's episode, financial coach Clark Bradley from IgnitingFinancialFreedom.com discusses the common pitfalls people face in their finances and how those decisions affect many other areas of our lives, including our relationships.  Clark candidly shares his story of digging his family out of $95,000 in consumer debt - not once but twice! - and how he and his wife finally got on the same page when it comes to their money habits. Clark provides some much needed perspective about our love/hate relationship with money as he answers 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/038. Get your free thriving assessment of the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#037 - How would you respond if someone told you that you would never change, that you couldn't improve, that you'd never really amount to anything? Today's guest is Nate Dukes, who in his early twenties found himself addicted to drugs and in prison for stealing a car.  When he hit rock bottom, he was reminded of all the people who told him, "You'll never change."  But he also found a small group of people with a different message and was faced with a choice: Believe that he was no good or create a comeback.Nate shares the lessons he learned through his experience and the importance of living on a mission - and how you can join the Comeback Challenge.  Plus, he answers 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/037. Get your free thriving assessment of the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#036 - Basecamp is commonly known as the place where food and supplies are kept in preparation for a mountain ascent and a place to return once you've reached the summit.  Climbers know how important basecamp is to helping them reach new heights. In today's episode, Warren Peterson from SignificantMan.com discusses the importance of having a relational basecamp, a group of people who offer support to each other through the peaks and valleys of life's journey.  His near-death story of discovering how few quality relationships he actually had will hit home for a lot of men who exist on superficial acquaintances with other guys, only to realize too late that they really need a basecamp of true friends.If you've been neglecting quality friendships, Warren's Basecamp men's retreat may be just what you're looking for... along with his answers to 5 Big Questions on creating a brotherhood here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/036. Get your free thriving assessment of the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.

#035 - How would you respond if a trusted mentor told you that how you're doing everything you're doing is alienating those closest to you?  Put another way, what should you do if you realize that how you see yourself is limiting how much you're able to impact those around you?Today's guest, Allen Arnold, shares his transformation from hard-charging corporate executive to thoughtful author, speaker, and consultant.  But his own journey needed to start with a look inward at what was shaping everything he did: his view of himself.Allen's work with the Wild at Heart organization and his own books help men and women reclaim their true identity, a sense of self that is a firm foundation, ready for whatever the chaos of life throws at them.  And we throw 5 Big Questions at him as well here on Made to Thrive!Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/035. Get your free thriving assessment of the 7 Core Areas at AmIThriving.com.