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Website: https://www.dragonslayers.co/

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In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with Danny Silk to talk about why men need men in their lives. We unpack the isolation so many men experience, the self-imposed obstacles that keep them from deep friendship, and why real brotherhood is not a luxury but a necessity. Danny shares the heart behind The Way of the Dragon Slayer and why covenant relationships between men can change the course of a life.

We also get into what makes this kind of brotherhood different from typical men’s groups. This conversation is about more than surface-level accountability or talking about problems. It is about calling men into greatness, building lifelong trust, and surrounding yourself with brothers who can speak strength into your life when you need it most. Danny offers practical wisdom on how to identify the right men, what healthy masculinity actually looks like, and why enjoying the men in your circle matters more than most people realize.

If you have ever felt the pull toward isolation, wondered how to build stronger male friendships, or wanted to understand what true manhood looks like in this season of life, this conversation is for you. My hope is that this episode challenges you to take an honest look at your relationships and start building the kind of brotherhood that will carry you into the best third of your life.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Brotherhood
03:02 Billy Graham and the Power of Multiplication
06:04 Choosing the Right Men for Life
09:06 Why Most Men’s Groups Fall Short
12:08 The Isolation Crisis in Men
15:10 Why Men Need Brothers Across Generations
18:12 What Keeps Men From Vulnerability
21:14 Accountability That Calls Men Higher
24:16 Real Masculinity vs the Lone Wolf Lie
27:18 How to Start Building Brotherhood

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

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Welcome to Next Third Best Third! I’m David Fenwick, your host, and in this episode, I had the incredible privilege of sitting down with my good friend Jackie Dorman. Jackie is a relationship expert, coach, and founder of the “Last Year Single” program. She’s passionate about helping people find love and uncover the heart issues that hold them back from meaningful relationships.

During our conversation, Jackie shares her personal journey of overcoming a broken family dynamic, her commitment to marriage and family, and the deep importance of inner healing. We dive into her unique “heart work” process, which focuses on surrendering, unpacking lies, and embracing forgiveness. Jackie also explains her innovative matchmaking platform, Spirit Mate Match, which goes beyond physical attraction to foster deep, spiritual connections for long-lasting partnerships.

This episode is full of actionable insights for anyone seeking fulfillment in their relationships or looking to build a legacy of love and purpose. Whether you’re single, married, or somewhere in between, there’s something here for you. Let’s refire those dreams, break free from false narratives, and move boldly into your next chapter!

Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome and Introduction
00:09 - Meet Jackie Dorman: Helping People Find Love
01:11 - The Origin of Jackie’s Matchmaking Passion
02:46 - Inner Healing: The Secret Sauce to Love
05:49 - Why Lies Keep Us Stuck in Life and Love
09:43 - Taking Action to Meet Your Partner
12:52 - Jackie’s Personal Journey Through Marriage and Divorce
17:14 - What Men and Women Really Want in a Partner
20:02 - Spirit Mate Match: Beyond Physical Attraction
23:29 - The Power of Legacy in Relationships
28:08 - Understanding Men's Sensitivity and Emotional Needs
36:59 - Why Vulnerability is Key to Building Lasting Love

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

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In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with Cornellus Craft for a powerful conversation on what true leadership really means. We unpack the phrase, “No man alone, every man a leader,” and talk about why leadership cannot be separated from identity, humility, formation, and intentionality. This conversation is especially for men who want to lead well in their homes, relationships, work, and community, but it is also for anyone who wants to understand how real leadership is developed over time.

We dive into the characteristics of a real leader, including humility, stewardship, honor, compassionate curiosity, and servant leadership. We talk about why being challenged is necessary for growth, why leaders must ask better questions instead of always giving answers, and why leadership is not about control, performance, or demanding honor. It is about helping people become who they were designed to be. We also explore practical examples from parenting, business, ministry, and marriage to show how leadership plays out in everyday life.

If you have ever wondered what makes someone a trustworthy leader, how to become more intentional with your influence, or how to build a legacy that outlives you, this episode will challenge and encourage you. My hope is that this conversation helps you examine your own life, strengthen the way you lead, and step more fully into the kind of man who leaves people, families, and communities stronger because you were there.

00:00 - No Man Alone, Every Man a Leader
04:13 - Why Humility Is the Foundation of Leadership
08:27 - Stewarding Your Life to Its Highest and Best Use
12:04 - Leadership That Helps People Become Themselves
16:08 - Why Great Leaders Ask Great Questions
20:22 - Identity, Productivity, and Measuring Real Leadership
24:00 - Honor, Responsibility, and Leading at Home
28:28 - Intentional Leadership vs. Drifting Through Life
32:29 - Servant Leadership, Example, and Being Accessible
37:48 - Replication, Legacy, and Building Beyond Yourself

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

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In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with Cornellus Craft for a real and honest conversation about what it means to find balance when life feels full from every direction. We talk about the pressure men feel trying to manage work, family, ministry, responsibilities, and their own inner life, and why true balance is not really about managing time at all. It is about learning how to live from the right center.

What began as a conversation about busyness turned into something even deeper. We explored identity, sonship, purpose, shame, failure, and why so many men operate from performance instead of presence. Cornelius shares powerfully about discovering his identity as a son, how failure can distort a man’s sense of worth, and why staying connected to the Father changes the way a man shows up in every part of life. We also talk about purpose, vulnerability, accountability, and the courage it takes for men to stop pretending and start living with honesty.

If you are a man who feels stretched thin, disconnected, or uncertain about who you really are, this episode will challenge and encourage you. I believe your next third can be your best third, but it starts with examining your life, tearing down false idols, and reconnecting to the source of real strength, peace, and purpose. Subscribe, share this episode with another man who needs it, and join us as we pursue intentional living together.

Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome and the Question of Balance
03:42 - Identity After Failure
07:28 - Performance Without Presence
11:12 - Purpose, Belonging, and the Search for Identity
14:48 - God’s Will, Gratitude, and Sonship
18:24 - Chosen, Adopted, and Confident
22:12 - Purpose, Design, and Discovering What Is Within
25:48 - Daily Rhythms That Create Real Balance
29:36 - Why Men Need Accountability and Failure
33:24 - False Idols, Manhood, and Final Encouragement

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

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David and his good friend Ron Adkins sit down and talk about the biggest emotion that can make the strongest man feel, embarrassed, humiliated, and afraid of true connection, shame.

Too many men are living in shame. Why do we do this? We are all made for connection. We as men need each other, we need to build trust with other men so we can beat shame forever.

Connect with Ron and his ministry:
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Ministry FB: https://www.facebook.com/Radicalrestorationministries

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

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I’ve learned the hard way that not every “mentor” is safe. In this episode of Next Third Best Third, we talk about how men can pursue real mentorship and brotherhood without getting wounded, used, or misdirected. If you’ve ever been burned by a leader, coach, pastor, or father figure—this conversation is about walking into relationships with intentionality and both eyes wide open.

We break down the difference between boundaries and walls, why mentorship should start organically (and why you should be cautious when someone announces “I want to be your mentor”), and the red flags that show up when relationships aren’t reciprocal. We also talk about the danger of making men into idols, why “success” isn’t the same as fruit, and how to examine character, long-term relationships, and accountability before you give someone influence in your life.

Most importantly, I share a framework that’s helped me: every man needs three men—someone ahead of you, men beside you, and someone you’re building up. We unpack how to use your “iron sharpening iron” guys to sanity-check decisions, how to have brave communication up front, and what to do if you’re already in a relationship and realizing the warning signs. If you need coaching or want to connect, email: nextthirdbest@gmail.com

Chapters:
00:00 - Why Men Need Mentorship (But Need Wisdom Too)
01:26 - Mentorship Should Be Organic (Not Announced)
04:40 - The “3 Men” Framework: Mentor, Brothers, and Someone You Build Up
06:18 - Discernment After Church Hurt and Public Scandals
09:02 - Boundaries vs Walls + Setting Expectations Early
10:10 - The Reciprocity Test: A Major Red Flag
14:00 - “I Have Everything… But There’s Got to Be More” (The Deeper Need)
16:04 - Bring Your Brothers In: Don’t Choose Coaches Alone
23:46 - Examine Fruit: Character Over Success + Wrap-Up

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

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If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, this episode is for you. What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t failure, but comfort? In this conversation on Next Third, Best Third, I sit down with my friend Taylor to lay out the five clear signs you’re in a rut, and why rut life often feels “fine” until you realize it’s slowly draining your energy, your joy, and your momentum.

We get really practical. We talk about autopilot routines that turn into ruts, goals that feel distant even though you keep talking about them, and the subtle loss of excitement and curiosity that makes life feel dull. We also unpack how avoiding discomfort keeps you stagnant, and why complaining without action can quietly push you toward isolation. If any of this hits home, you’re not alone.

Most importantly, we give you five ways to get out of it starting today: break autopilot on purpose, take one messy step toward your goals, feed your curiosity again, choose discomfort daily, and replace complaining with creating. This episode is about rebuilding ownership, courage, and agency—so your next third really can become your best third.

Chapters:
00:00 - Comfort vs Failure: Why You Might Be Stuck
01:06 - Sign 1: Every Day Feels Repetitive (Autopilot)
03:34 - Way Out 1: Break Autopilot on Purpose
07:01 - Sign 2: Goals Feel Distant or Stalled
09:29 - Way Out 2: Take One Messy Step Toward Your Goals
12:45 - Sign 3: You’ve Lost Excitement and Curiosity
15:41 - Way Out 3: Feed Your Curiosity Again
19:22 - Sign 4: You’re Avoiding Discomfort and Challenge
21:07 - Way Out 4: Choose Discomfort Daily
24:33 - Sign 5: You Complain More Than You Create Change + Way Out 5: Create Ownership

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

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"I never thought I’d see freedom again. At 17 years old, I was sentenced to five 99-year life sentences and eventually spent 13 years alone in a 5x8 solitary confinement cell. Violence, gangs, and isolation defined my life. I believed I would die in prison. But somewhere in the darkness, something unexpected happened — God met me face to face."

In this episode, My good friend Ron Adkins shares his full story. From growing up in an abusive home, to addiction and crime, to becoming one of the most violent inmates in Texas prisons… to a supernatural encounter with Jesus that changed everything. Solitary confinement became a classroom. Pain became purpose. And hope began to grow where there should have been none.

Today, He's free. Married. Serving others. Leading ministry inside prisons and helping restore lives that feel beyond saving. If you’ve ever felt disqualified, stuck, or like your best years are behind you, this conversation will remind you: your next third can be your best third. Redemption is real. And it’s never too late to start again.

Chapters:
00:00 - Sentenced to Solitary Confinement
03:15 - Childhood Trauma and an Angry Home
05:43 - First Felony at 14
07:20 - Addiction, Crime, and Gang Life
11:11 - Five 99-Year Life Sentences
15:43 - 13 Years in a 5x8 Solitary Cell
23:23 - Jesus Walks Into the Cell
30:31 - Miracle Parole and Unexpected Freedom
49:54 - Marriage, Ministry, and Full Redemption

Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on:

- Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age.
- Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress.
- Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships.
- Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections.
- Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook.

Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third!

Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)