To whom it may concern: It's important for me to be upfront and honest with you right now. I need some space and time to myself. I ask that you respect my solitude and give me some distance. I kindly ask that you refrain from contacting me or attempting to engage with me. I do not think you can relate to how I am feeling. You just don't understand. It's better just to keep things at surface conversations. So please, respectfully, STAY AWAY. Sincerely, -Every Man. Masculinity has often emphasized traits such as stoicism, independence, and emotional restraint in men. As a result, some men may fe ..read more

What imprint will you leave? Have you ever thought about that? What will be said of you? Leaving an imprint means making a lasting impression or impact on someone or something. It signifies leaving behind a mark. Something that signifies you were there. It is significant and enduring. It makes a lasting impact or contribution that continues to shape the world even after you are gone. It involves creating something of value that will have a positive influence on others, whether it be through your actions, work, or relationships. It is something that reflects your values, beliefs, and the differ ..read more

"To be the man, you gotta beat the man." - Hulk Hogan To beat the man it means you have to be "built better". This implies improvement or enhancement compared to something else. On an individual level, "built better" can refer to personal growth and development. It might involve improving oneself physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. Ultimately, being "built better" implies progress, advancement, or enhancement in some aspect relative to a previous state, standard, or alternative. It signifies a commitment to improvement. How many men allow themselves to be beaten down through lif ..read more

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the town. "The struggle bus" is a term used to describe a state of difficulty or hardship that someone is experiencing. It implies that the individual is having a tough time dealing with challenges or obstacles in their life. The phrase is often used humorously to acknowledge and express empathy for someone who is going through a rough patch or facing various difficulties. Truth be told, we all ride "The Struggle Bus". Even the Apostle Paul rode it when he said in R ..read more

Growing up I used to watch the "Love Boat". Awesome show. The theme song was even better. Check it out. (and I know you will actually be singing it as you read it:) ) Love boat Love, exciting and new Come aboard. we're expecting you. Love, life's sweetest reward. Let it flow, it floats back to you. I remember when I first fell in love with my wife. It was the sweetest reward. It was exciting and new. We would talk on the phone and when it was time to say good-bye, each one of us would pretend to hang up...but really we were still wanting to extend the conversation. You hang up, no you hang up ..read more

This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Consider your ways." Haggai 1:7 Ok honest talk. If you think about your last year are you satisfied with what happened? Or do you look back with regret? Most men look back and think of all the ways they did not succeed, change, or grow. We look back with regret. The longer we keep looking back in the rearview mirror, it takes away from everything that's moving forward. In this episode, we ask 10 questions that every man should ask. God says in the book of Haggai to "consider your ways". That means we are to know the direction we are going. Lewis Carroll, t ..read more

Every decision you make reflects your evaluation of who you are. When you look back at last year, are you happy with the direction of your life? The decisions you made? Are you where you planned to be? As men we have to ask the question: If your life is moving in the direction of your decisions, do you like the direction your decisions are taking you? Most men will look back and think of all the areas in which they are not where they thought they would be. The problem isn't desire, it's decisions. Little decisions daily result is directional change. So ask yourself a question, what direction a ..read more

Is it a wonderful life? One of the most popular Christmas movies details the struggle that all men have. Do I make a difference? At the core of every man, he contemplates that question. Does my life matter? Would others be better without me? In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" George Bailey asks those very questions. But what is really interesting is the actor who played George Baily struggled with those questions. Jimmy Stewart was an accomplished actor, US Army Captain, A combat pilot during the war, and a Princeton University graduate in Architecture. Yet when he returned to the US in Augu ..read more

Trying harder doesn’t work. Yet that's what men do. We think we can overcome the issues of our lives by just trying harder. And when that doesn't work, we figure out a way to medicate the issue. We turn to something to numb the pain because the feeling of whatever issue we have suck. So what do you medicate? What issue are you trying to fix and with what medication do you use? The problem is medicating doesn't cure, it only covers. It covers the underlying problem. This episode we are joined by a guest who openly admits that porn was his medication. This is a real, honest, transparent conversa ..read more

Are you a risk taker or do you play it safe? Most men avoid risk because of the unknown. But what if....? Have you ever asked yourself...what if I _________(fill in the blank). So what stops you? Faith is a step into the unknown. There is a song by Elevation Worship, the lyrics go: I'd rather slip Walking on water Than spend my life Wondering, "What if?" Lord, if it's You Tell me to come 'Cause You alone can tame the wildest wind As men, God is calling us to live as a risk taker. To put faith into action. But to be honest getting out of the boat and walking into the unknown is dangerous. But w ..read more