Ever prayed for patience… and got people who test your limits instead? Or asked for peace… and ended up forced to slow down by a head cold? In this episode, we unpack the subtle (and sometimes hilarious) ways God answers prayers through opportunity rather than convenience. If you’re navigating stress, waiting seasons, or unexpected “lessons,” this conversation will hit home.

• [00:00] The Neti Pot Chronicles — A hilariously relatable intro on congestion, fire cider, and the weird things we do to feel better.
• [03:00] When a Cold Becomes an Answered Prayer — How unwanted downtime opened the door to studying, reflection, and divine timing.
• [05:30] “Be Careful What You Pray For” — Why patience, strength, and leadership rarely come packaged the way we expect.
• [07:00] Wisdom from Bruce/Evan Almighty — A movie moment that perfectly captures how God delivers growth.
• [09:00] Mislabeling Blessings as Problems — A powerful reframe: maybe the thing that feels heavy is shaping the person you asked to become.
• [10:00] Rest, Solitude & Letting Go of Productivity — A fishing trip with zero fish and maximum peace.

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Most men are treading water—working, providing, existing—but not truly living. In this episode, Todd and Travis break down what it really means to do ministry outside the church walls and why you don’t need a degree, a title, or a pulpit to make an impact. They dive deep into how men can build deeper spiritual connections, lead from where they are, and live out the purpose God already prepared for them.

This one’s a call to wake up, step up, and start living out your faith in real life.

Highlights

• [00:03:10] “Pew warmers vs. purpose builders” — how community keeps men spiritually fed beyond Sunday mornings.
• [00:05:45] The truth about “being qualified” — why God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
• [00:08:15] Building brotherhood — how one small men’s group grew from six guys to sixty over 15 years.
• [00:10:00] From existing to living: what it looks like when men finally breathe again.
• [00:12:30] The power of curiosity — how free learning (and a CS Lewis binge) reignited Todd’s spiritual hunger.
• [00:16:00] Living Ephesians 2:10 — realizing your purpose is already prepared; your only job is to step into it.

Next Steps:

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• 💭 Reflect: What would change if you stopped waiting to be “qualified” and just started leading where you are?

Links / Resources Mentioned:

• Hillsdale College Free Courses
• CS Lewis & Aristotle Series — Hillsdale College Online
• Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Sometimes the thing weighing us down isn’t heavy — it’s sticky. Ever feel like resentment sticks to you like gum on the bottom of your shoe? In this episode, Todd and Travis unpack the real weight of unforgiveness — how it sneaks into your day, shapes your reactions, and keeps you stuck. You’ll hear raw personal stories, faith-centered insight, and practical shifts that help you release bitterness and reclaim peace.

If you’ve been carrying something heavy (or someone), this conversation just might be the nudge that sets you free.

⏱️ Episode Highlights

• [00:00] The gum-on-the-shoe metaphor — why resentment spreads if we don’t remove it
• [03:00] Why forgiveness feels unnatural (and why we mistake it for letting someone off the hook)
• [04:15] A childhood forgiveness moment that changed everything
• [07:00] Road-rage reframe: the tow truck story that turned irritation into empathy
• [14:00] Shifting the phrase from “they did this to me” to “they did this to themselves”
• [18:00] The power of intentional release — naming, breathing, and letting go

Next Steps

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✨ Try the practice: Speak one person’s name in your heart today and release them
💬 Share this episode with someone carrying emotional weight — they’ll thank you

📎 Resources & Mentions

• Matthew 6:14–15 — Forgiveness scripture reference