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:

• 🔔 Subscribe to The Outhouse for raw conversations about faith, life, and what it means to live wide awake.
• 💭 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

✅ Subscribe for more grounded conversations on faith, healing, and personal growth
✨ 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

What if sobriety isn’t the goal—just the doorway? In this conversation, Bill Matthews shares how a DUI sent him to rehab… and into a life of recovery, purpose, and endurance.
We unpack the rituals that actually stick, the language shifts that change outcomes, and why tribe is the multiplier for every transformation.

Expect “aha” moments you can put to work today, whether you’re sober-curious or rebuilding your foundation.

🎧 Highlights:

• Bill’s forced rehab & the truth about “deciding” to get sober
• How community beats willpower every time
• Rituals vs. habits — and the floor/ceiling rule
• Sober October done right
• Endurance, leadership, and daily alignment

🧭 Takeaways:

• Build rituals with a floor and a ceiling—consistency > intensity
• Change your language, change your results
• Engineer daily awareness—train your brain to notice what matters
• Borrow a tribe until it’s yours

📩 Next Steps:

• Subscribe & review to keep the conversation rolling

Chapter Markers / Timestamps

00:00 – The truth about “deciding” to get sober
03:00 – Tribe > Willpower
05:00 – Rituals that last
09:00 – Sober October done right
19:00 – Find your mountain
25:00 – Alignment & leadership

Resources / Links

Books & Ideas Mentioned:

• Meditations — Marcus Aurelius
• The Daily Stoic — Ryan Holiday
• The Five Regrets of the Dying — Bronnie Ware
• Oxygen Advantage — Patrick McKeown
• 12-Step Recovery — “a God of your understanding”

Connect:

• Todd: https://www.instagram.com/toddsquires_/
• Bill: https://www.instagram.com/cornermancoaching/

You can pray for calm seas all day long… sometimes, at some point, you’ve got to start swimming.
In this episode, Todd and Travis dive deep into the power of prayer — where faith meets movement. They unpack how words can breathe life or take it away, why your direction matters more than your speed, and what it looks like to trust God while taking action.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start something, this conversation will light a fire under you to stop waiting and start swimming.

Highlights & Timestamps

• [00:30] Pray to God, but Swim for Sure — the best analogy for faith in motion.
• [04:00] Walking someone else’s path: how easy it is to chase another person’s dream.
• [07:00] The guitar story — and how one careless comment can silence a dream for years.
• [10:00] “What if the good stuff?” — reframing worry into faith.
• [18:00] Death awareness, fear, and what it means to live while you’re here.
• [26:00] Failure, the reticular activating system, and the Walt Disney mindset.
• [30:00] The takeaway: Courage, faith, and movement are the true ingredients for change.

Next Steps

• Subscribe to InsideThe Outhouse wherever you listen to podcasts — new episodes every week that mix humor, healing, and real talk.
• Reflect: What’s something you’ve been praying for… but not taking action on?
• Share: Send this episode to a friend who needs a reminder to get moving — faith first, stroke second.

Are you stuck in “have to” mode—handing away your power with every excuse? In this episode of InsideThe Outhouse, Todd and Travis unpack the victim mentality and reveal how small shifts in language can flip your perspective from powerless to purposeful. You’ll learn how to spot the subtle traps of self-sabotage and discover tools to reclaim authorship of your life.

This isn’t about blame. It’s about freedom. And it starts with a single word.

Scannable Highlights / Timestamps

• [00:03:00] Why words like “should” and “have to” quietly keep you trapped in victim mode.
• [00:07:00] The powerful reframe: shifting from “he did this to me” → “I did this to me” or “he did this to himself.”
• [00:12:00] The high cost of staying a victim: your peace, your health, and your future.
• [00:16:00] A cancer story that shows how perspective can literally change outcomes.
• [00:22:00] Why walking into a gym—and taking ownership—became the turning point in Todd’s journey.
• [00:27:00] The one-word shift that flips you from victim to creator and changes your life’s story.

What's next?

• 💡 Reflect: This week, notice every time you say “I have to.” Flip it into “I get to” and see how it changes your energy.
• 🎧 Subscribe: Don’t miss the next episode of The Outhouse—where humor, honesty, and healing come together.
• 📩 Share: If this episode made you laugh, think, or squirm a little—send it to a friend who needs to hear it.

Links / Resources

• Related Episode: Why Language Shapes Your Life (Episode 2)
• Connect with Todd → https://www.instagram.com/toddsquires_/
• Scripture mentioned: 1 Peter 4:10 and James 1:22

Most of us hide our struggles and pretend everything’s fine—but keeping your story bottled up can weigh you down. In this episode, Todd & Travis show how embracing grace for yourself and your past can unlock peace, strengthen your faith, and help you live authentically. Discover practical ways to stop hiding and start influencing the people around you positively—your story matters more than you think.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – The hidden cost of polishing the surface of your life.
• 05:00 – How grace can replace anger and transform daily interactions.
• 12:00 – Small, consistent acts of faith that have big ripple effects.
• 20:00 – Giving yourself grace for your past unlocks freedom today.
• 28:00 – Why sharing your story can inspire others and grow your influence.

What's next?

• Hit subscribe to get weekly episodes packed with practical strategies for living authentically.
• Reflect on one story you’ve been hiding and share it with someone you trust.

Ever have your perfectly planned day thrown off in the first hour? Todd and Travis share how choosing grace instead of frustration can completely change your mindset—and your day. Learn how letting go, focusing on what you can control, and embracing small wins helps you stay grounded, present, and effective, even when life throws curveballs.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• 00:00 – When plans go sideways: why your first reaction matters more than the problem.
• 03:00 – Choosing grace over anger can prevent frustration from piling up all day.
• 05:00 – How gratitude and perspective turn obstacles into opportunities.
• 08:00 – Outgrowing friendships and leaving dead weight behind—why it’s necessary.
• 17:00 – The crab bucket effect: why some people pull you down and how to rise anyway.
• 23:00 – Comfort zones are a slow death—why stepping outside them is essential.

What's next?

• Subscribe for weekly episodes with practical strategies to reclaim your day.
• Reflect on one area in your life where comfort is holding you back and take one small step to move forward.