The Thrival Man Cave

Too often men live in SURVIVAL Mode without ever realizing what happened. In this week's episode we talk about the signs or symptoms of living in SURVIVAL Mode! In This Episode: What is survival mode? How can we identify the symptoms of survival mode? What are some pathways out of survival mode? A brief discussion of The Warrior's Way Now available at Amazon.com

Join the Thrival Man Cave as we discuss the importance of play to balance our lives with Aaron McHugh. Aaron McHugh is a writer, podcaster, adventurer, and author of the best-selling book, Fire Your Boss: A Manifesto to Rethink How You Think About Work. He is mastering the art of living a sustainable work-life balance that constantly interweaves rhythms of play and adventure. That includes road trips in their 1974 VW Bus, aka The Joy Bus, catapulting them into many father-daughter adventures together. Aaron works as an Affiliate Advisor for Aberkyn, a division of McKinsey & Co as a facilitator of transformation. He also works with Moving Performance, facilitating leadership change through the power of music. In This Episode: Why play is important in our lives? How to have a Micro-Adventure? Listen to Aaron talk about having to reboot his life. What we can learn when everything is taken away? Get your copy of Fire Your Boss by Aaron McHugh at Amazon Learn more about Aaron at https:/

In This Episode My personal story of pain How do we view God in the midst of suffering? Where to keep our focus in trying circumstances? How do we balance the expectations of life with reality? You can check out the following resources on Amazon or Barnes & Noble: The Raging Sloth - My own personal story of pain and how to live an abundant life in challenging circumstances. The Thrival Guide - How to live a thriving life in an overwhelming world of distractions. The Thrival Man 30-Day Devotional - A men's devotional looking at the Biblical perspective of manhood.

In this week's show we discuss how to overcome obstacles by digging deep into your faith with Dr. Tony Colson. Tony Colson is an author, success coach, and speaker who serves high performing leaders who are dissatisfied with average. He helps them unlock their Divine DNA, create strategies that empower them to function at their highest level, and ultimately live a life of greatness. His passion is to create a movement of strong, successful leaders who go on to do the same in their communities.  His motto is “When you succeed, I succeed!” Dr. Tony Colson has served in ministry fulfilling roles as church planter, campus pastor, university professor, and more. He and his wife, LaShea, have traveled extensively around the world sharing the message of Jesus Christ. They have four wonderful children, Kiera, Makena, Aliyah, and Tegan.  In This Episode: Learn how Tony overcame an almost debilitating obsessive compulsive disorder to thrive in life. How we are all created with a divine purpose. Listen

In this week's episode we discuss how we can manage life well with our special guest Cardiff Hall. Cardiff D. Hall is a motivational speaker, coach and author who helps individuals master key productivity skills, so they can gain clarity, increase their competence and live out their legacy. Cardiff’s recent book is a journal entitled Introspection to Inspiration which guides individuals through 52 words with five questions per word, they will answer and reflect upon. Inside the journal individuals go through four parts: Purpose, Position, Preparation and Path. The output of the journal provides the compass for individuals to reach their legacy. Cardiff has been the featured guest on over 30 podcasts and has an infectious energy which exudes on stages and in person. In This Episode: How do we deal with failures? How Cardiff came about being intentional with time? What are some specific steps we can take to be intentional about life? How to use Cardiff's journal to be more intentional with lif

In this week's episode we talk with Mark LaMaster about fatherhood and how to avoid drifting through life as a dad. Mark has written two books about Fatherhood. Friday Night Lights for Fathers and Sons and Friday Nights Lights for Fathers and Daughters and working on his next book called the Dad Drift. Mark describes himself as a K-love listenin, Dave Ramsey recommendin’, Bulletproof Coffee Drinkin’, Nebraska Football followin’, Jeep Wrangler Drivin’, high handicap golfin’ God-Fearin’ father, husband, and son who wants to share his failures and successes to help you improve your relationship with your son and daughter. In This Episode: Where Mark got his inspiration to write books on fatherhood. How easy it is as fathers to simply drift through your kids lives. Mark discusses some of the greatest needs of children from their father. A message of comfort for those fathers who might feel they are blowing it. Mark gives fathers a first step in order to be more intentional about being a father.

In this weeks episode we talk about how we view success in the workplace while keeping our eyes on Christ with Mark Schinnerer Mark Schinnerer has always been helping others, whether it was volunteering for a worthy cause in his community or serving on boards and committees of community organizations. He is also the author of the award winning book The Success Grower: Eight Down-to-Earth Elements To Achieve Your Goals? His interest in public speaking has given him the opportunity to speak and present on leadership, growth and personal development. Mark spent years with a dream to help others be successful in their lives and careers. Growing up on a farm, and being an avid gardener has given Mark the experience of planning, planting, cultivating, nurturing and harvesting and the insight to re-grow his own dreams and goals. Today, he uses that experience and success as a CEO to mentor others seeking to begin their own journey to plant, nurture, and reap a harvest of achievement.  In This Episode:

In this weeks episode we talk about healthy eating and exercise from Dr. Pat Luse's 7 Systems Plan. Dr. Pat Luse is among the most highly trained chiropractors in America today and is the president of Tri-State Physicians and Physical Therapy Clinic, which ranks in the top 1% of clinics in the US. Pat is a certified lifestyle coach and has treated tens of thousands of patients from all across America and around the world. He is passionate about helping people regain their health through safe, natural methods. His book, The 7 Systems Plan, is the result of over three decades of work and research. God is the top priority for Pat and his wife, Teresa. They are actively involved in their family (four biological and four adopted children), their church, and their community. Show Notes: Dr. Pat discusses how the 7 Systems plan evolved and became the book. Dr. Pat discusses the #1 health issues for men. The gut and the brain are in constant contact and Dr. Pat discuss the effect this has on your he

In this weeks episode we discuss how to have an intentional marriage with Greg Gorman. Greg and Julie Gorman provide life-transforming content and coaching for your business and life. They write, produce, and host weekly broadcasts and hold certifications from the Patterson Center, Dr. John Maxwell, and Personality Insights Institute. As executive coaches, trainers and speakers, Greg and Julie share together internationally and have enjoyed sharing the platform with many well-known speakers such as Les Brown, John Maxwell, and many more. Together, Greg and Julie coach and inspire individuals, organizations, and couples to maximize their potential and embrace life to the fullest. Greg and Julie built Gorman Leadership on the core values of excellence, integrity, and authenticity, the same values they carry in life and marriage. Their relationship is an example of strength and a model for making marriage and business thrive. They, along with their three children, make their home in southern Florida.

In this episode we talk with author Jim Akers and balancing work and faith in a modern culture. Jim is the founder of ImpACTful Notes. Jim earned his M.B.A. from Pepperdine University, was named V. P. of Sales for a $500MM distribution company at the age of 29, and was a Group Vice President at International Paper. Jim is the author of How to Win the Achievement Game,14 Strategies for Breakthrough Performances, and his latest book Tape Breakers; Maximize Your Impact with People You Love; Teams You Lead, and Causes that Stir Your Heart. In This Episode: How Jim came about to write Tape Breakers and the motivation behind its release What is impact and how can we as men make a greater impact in our lives? How can we as men balance our work and faith? Jim offers his advice to younger men in the workforce and how to keep their eyes on Christ. How do we speak truth in love when it comes to our relationships at work and home? Jim provides 2 practical questions for us to ask ourselves to run an impactfu