Gaining Ground is a podcast for men who are tired of drifting and ready to move forward.Hosted by father-and-son duo Drew and Landon Sherman, Gaining Ground calls men to take responsibility for their faith, their family, and their future. Each episode tackles real issues men face—leadership, discipline, identity, marriage, fatherhood, work, and spiritual growth—with biblical wisdom, honest conversation, and practical next steps.This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes or surface-level motivation. It’s about steady progress. Learning to lead yourself well. Building integrity when no one’s watching. Becoming the kind of man others can count on.If you feel stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to grow without burning out—this podcast is for you. No hype. No fluff. Just truth, clarity, and a challenge to take the next step forward.Take ground. Build what lasts.

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What happens when AI can give you affection, attention, and companionship without the risk of rejection? And what does that mean for your marriage, your relationships, and your ability to experience real intimacy? AI is changing more than the way we work. It&#39;s changing the way we connect. And some men are already developing emotional and romantic relationships with AI.In this episode of the Gaining Ground Podcast, Pastor Landon Sherman sits down with Sathiya Sam, founder of DeepClean and author of The Last Relapse, to explore the unsettling intersection of artificial intelligence, pornography, marriage, and human connection.They discuss the rise of AI girlfriends, why men are increasingly turning to artificial relationships, and the deeper struggles with loneliness, vulnerability, and intimacy that technology may be making worse.But this conversation isn&#39;t just about the dangers of AI. It&#39;s about what men are really searching for, why genuine relationships require hard work, and how faith, emotional connection, and a strong sense of identity can help us experience the intimacy we were created for.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – Is AI Replacing Real Human Intimacy?02:26 – How AI Is Changing the Pornography Industry06:00 – The Married Man Who Had 3 AI Mistresses08:04 – How the Adult Entertainment Industry Keeps Men Hooked10:38 – Why Sexual Curiosity Can Become Dangerous12:02 – The Neuroscience Behind How Pornography Rewires the Brain16:07 – The Secret to Emotional Intimacy in Marriage18:37 – Is Technology Making Us Worse at Relationships?21:54 – The Hidden Danger of AI Telling You What You Want to Hear26:24 – Why Every Man Desperately Wants to Be Known33:19 – How Your Identity in Christ Changes Everything41:11 – How Should Christians Actually Use AI? 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:-  Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) -  Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>)  -  Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) MORE FROM SATHIYA:- Sathiya Sam | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/sathiyamesam/</a>)- Sathiya Sam | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@sathiyamesam" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@sathiyamesam</a>)- Man Within Podcast | Spotify (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0xv3trXatgORUBXtCf1xQ7" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/0xv3trXatgORUBXtCf1xQ7</a>)- Man Within Podcast | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/man-within-podcast/id1527509233" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/man-within-podcast/id1527509233</a>) - Sathiya’s Book | The Last Relapse (<a href="https://deepcleancoaching.com/the-last-relapse" rel="nofollow">https://deepcleancoaching.com/the-last-relapse</a>) - Deep Clean Coaching (<a href="https://deepcleancoaching.com/" rel="nofollow">https://deepcleancoaching.com/</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:-  Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) -  Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>)-  Drew Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew</a>) -  Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) -  Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>)

AI Is Changing Love, Sex, and Intimacy (It’s Getting Scary) with Sathiya Sam

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Most men have friends. But how many have someone who knows what&#39;s really going on in their lives?The struggles in their marriage. The temptations they keep falling into. The things they&#39;re too embarrassed or ashamed to tell anybody else.In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew Sherman sit down with Pastor Ashley Wooldridge to talk about biblical manhood, accountability, and why so many Christian men keep fighting the same battles. They discuss how men slowly drift in their faith and marriages, why willpower alone isn&#39;t enough to overcome temptation, and how to build the kind of friendships where real accountability can happen.Because you don&#39;t have to tell everybody everything. But every man needs somebody he can tell anything.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 - Why Every Man Needs a 5% Guy01:12 - What Does It Mean to Be a Godly Man?05:01 - The Problem With Modern Masculinity07:15 - How Men Become Passive Without Realizing It09:13 - The Danger of Drifting Through Life10:51 - How Temptation Slowly Destroys Men15:25 - Why Your Habits Matter More Than Your Intentions18:23 - How to Protect Yourself From Temptation21:10 - The 5% Fight Club: Why Every Man Needs Accountability22:51 - How to Find Men You Can Really Trust29:57 - How to Stop Your Marriage From Drifting32:42 - Why Strong Men Need to Be Gentle40:08 - Stop Making Excuses and Take Responsibility 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) MORE FROM ASHLEY:- Ashley Wooldridge | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleywooldridge/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/ashleywooldridge/</a>) - Ashley Wooldridge | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ccvonline/videos" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@ccvonline/videos</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>)- Drew Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) - Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>)

Every Man Needs a Friend He Can Tell Anything

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You don’t have to keep handing down what was handed to you. Maybe you grew up around anger, distance, shame, addiction, or a father who simply did not know how to be present. Maybe your story looks different, but there are still patterns, wounds, or habits in your life that you know you do not want to pass on.At some point, every man has to decide whether he is going to keep carrying those things or finally let God into them.In this episode of the Gaining Ground podcast, Landon sits down with Kyle Rodgers - pastor, coach, speaker, and founder of Dads Matter, to talk about fatherhood, breaking generational cycles, and what happens when you finally let God into the parts of your life you have been trying to manage on your own.They talk about being present with your kids, giving your family your best instead of your leftovers, repairing relationships when you get it wrong, and dealing with the wounds, shame, habits, and hidden places that can eventually affect the people you love most.Breaking the cycle is NOT just about trying harder. Sometimes it means admitting there are areas of your life that still need healing and giving God access to them. What you refuse to deal with has a way of showing back up, and if you are not careful, you can pass down things you were never meant to carry in the first place.If there is an area of your life you have been avoiding, hiding, or trying to control, this conversation is a reminder that freedom is possible.Let God in. Let that stuff go. Break the cycle.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 - How to Break the Cycle and Let God In01:07 - Why Dads Matter and How Fathers Shape Generations04:47 - What Kids Really Need From Their Dad08:21 - How Busy Dads Can Be More Present With Their Family10:31 - Stop Giving Your Family Your Leftovers14:28 - Parenting Adult Children Without Trying to Control Them16:16 - Why a Father’s Warmth Matters So Much20:31 - Healing Father Wounds and Breaking Generational Cycles24:52 - How Unhealed Pain Gets Passed Down to Your Kids29:32 - Shame, Guilt, and the Parts of Your Life You Hide From God36:26 - How to Let God Heal the Areas You Keep Avoiding38:50 - Taking Responsibility, Apologizing, and Repairing Relationships40:57 - Humility, Honesty, and the First Step Toward Freedom44:12 - How Small Daily Choices Can Change Your Life47:25 - Building a Spiritual Legacy That Outlives You 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:-  Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) -  Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>)  -  Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) MORE FROM KYLE:- Kyle Rodgers | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/kylerodgers/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/kylerodgers/</a>) - Kyle Rodgers | LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-rodgers-a2981523b/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-rodgers-a2981523b/</a>) - Kyle Rodgers | Web (<a href="https://www.kylerodgers.co/" rel="nofollow">https://www.kylerodgers.co/</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:-  Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) -  Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>)-  Drew Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew</a>) -  Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) -  Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:- Make It Happen | friendlierbear (MB01QVAOAHXUX45)

Today, You Break The Cycle (Let God In!)

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If you’ve tried to quit porn before but keep finding yourself back in the same cycle, this episode is about what it actually takes to get free.Joshua Broome spent years trapped in sexual brokenness before eventually becoming one of the most successful performers in the porn industry. He appeared in more than 1,000 films, made millions of dollars, won major industry awards, and still found himself buried under shame, isolation, addiction, and a life he no longer knew how to escape.Today, Joshua is free.In this conversation, Joshua shares the path that helped him leave that life behind and rebuild from the inside out. You’ll hear why secrecy gives sin power, why willpower alone usually isn’t enough, how to identify the patterns and compromises that keep pulling you back, and why real freedom requires honesty, boundaries, accountability, and people who know what’s actually going on in your life.Joshua also shares the moment that began changing everything for him, why porn often promises intimacy while actually producing deeper isolation, and what it looks like to stop simply feeling guilty about your behavior and start taking real steps toward freedom.If pornography has become a stronghold in your life, this conversation isn’t about condemning you or convincing you that you’re too far gone. It’s about helping you stop hiding, take responsibility, and build a practical plan to move forward.Joshua says it best, “You can only be as free as you’re willing to be honest.”If you’re serious about quitting porn forever, start here.🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:-  Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) -  Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>)  -  Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) ➡️ MORE FROM JOSHUA:- Joshua Broome | Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/iamjoshuabroome/)- Joshua’s Podcast, Walk Worthy  | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@walkworthy-ministry" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@walkworthy-ministry</a>)- More On Joshua’s Story, Unmentionable | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmentionable/id1723687920" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unmentionable/id1723687920</a>) - Joshua’s Book, 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life | <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lies-That-Will-Ruin-Your/dp/154600565X" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Lies-That-Will-Ruin-Your/dp/154600565X</a>  📱 STAY CONNECTED:-  Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) -  Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>)-  Drew Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew</a>) -  Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) -  Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:Run It Back | 808 BeezyMB01W9AT4EEXXCR

How To Quit Porn Forever

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Have men become weak, or have we simply forgotten what real strength looks like? Culture keeps handing men two bad options: be loud, aggressive, and impossible to control, or be quiet, passive, and out of the way. Neither one looks like Jesus.In this episode of the Gaining Ground podcast, Landon sits down with Ryan Miller, author of Meek Is a Mustang, to unpack the confusion so many men feel about their own identity. They talk about the &#34;pendulum&#34; men swing on between toxic masculinity and passivity, why testosterone and physical fitness have declined so sharply in young men, and how the enemy uses passivity (not just aggression) to sideline men from the fights that matter most — in their homes, their marriages, and issues like abortion.Ryan shares his own story: growing up in isolation, chasing validation through baseball and a Hollywood documentary deal, and the moment God told him to walk away from a project worth millions. That obedience led him to discover that the biblical word for &#34;meek&#34; is the Greek word used to describe taming a wild Mustang — not weakness, but strength fully surrendered and made useful.This is not a call to soften up. It&#39;s a call to get off the pendulum, stop performing manhood, and let God do the taming so you can actually be useful to Him. If you&#39;ve ever felt like following Jesus meant losing your edge, this conversation will change how you see biblical strength for good.IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 – Does Christianity Make Men Weak?0:54 – Ryan&#39;s State of the Union on Manhood2:58 – How Social Algorithms Push Men Toward Confusion3:23 – Naming the &#34;They&#34;: Understanding Spiritual Warfare7:17 – The Masculinity Pendulum: Savage vs. Passive9:23 – Have Men Actually Grown Weaker?10:04 – Feminism, Abortion, and the Passivity of Men12:38 – The Physical and Spiritual Collapse of Young Men15:45 – Ryan&#39;s Story: Growing Up in Chaos17:47 – Chasing Success and Getting Back on the Pendulum19:42 – Taming Wild Mustangs and the Birth of Chasing Wild21:38 – Obeying God Over Hollywood and Ambition24:18 – Losing Everything and Learning Meekness26:03 – Discovering &#34;Praus&#34;: The Greek Word for Meekness29:11 – Recognizing the Wild Mustang in Yourself30:57 – True Power Is Found Through Surrendered Weakness32:44 – Learning Meekness from CIA Agents and Four-Star Generals35:26 – The First Step to Becoming Meek37:53 – Repenting of the Lies You Believe About God41:21 – Ryan&#39;s Legacy: Fighting for the Secret Place with Jesus43:01 – David: A Man After God&#39;s Own Heart45:06 – Closing Prayer 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>)- Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) MORE FROM RYAN:- Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/ryan_miller/</a>)- TIktok (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@dudewithgoodnews</a>)- Youtube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ryan_miller1" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@ryan_miller1</a>)https://linktr.ee/dudewithgoodnews?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&amp;ltsid=772b3400-0c9b-43e5-be18-9692ac7f2ac3 📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>)- Drew Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>)- Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church/" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:<a href="https://www.musicbed.com/songs/tunisian-fur/101418" rel="nofollow">TUNISIAN FUR</a><a href="https://www.musicbed.com/artists/friendlierbear/43244" rel="nofollow">FriendlierBear</a>MB01HJNB5EQQUS0

Does Christianity Make Men Weak? | with Ryan Miller

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Fitness is not just about looking better. For Christian men, it is about stewardship, discipline, leadership, and learning to bring every part of your life under the lordship of Jesus.In this episode of the Gaining Ground podcast, Landon sits down with Hunter Sprague from Monolith Movement to talk about why so many men neglect their physical health, what the Bible actually says about bodily training, and why taking care of your body is not vanity; it is discipleship.They talk about dad bods, gluttony, discipline, weight loss, lifting, diet, steps, hormones, CrossFit, GLP-1s, TRT, and the deeper mindset shift Christian men need in 2026. This is not a shame-filled conversation. It is a wake-up call. If your body is out of order, it will eventually affect your energy, your leadership, your marriage, your parenting, your ministry, and your ability to carry the weight God has placed on your life.You do not need to become obsessed with fitness. But you do need to stop pretending your body does not matter.It is time to take ownership, build discipline, and start gaining ground physically.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 - Why Christian Men Need a Fitness Wake-Up Call01:30 - Fitness, Stewardship, and Following Jesus07:17 - Hunter’s Story and the Start of Monolith Movement11:23 - Why So Many Men Are Physically Unhealthy19:33 - What the Bible Says About Bodily Training26:36 - Why Your Body Is a Discipleship Issue32:37 - Fitness, Discipline, and Avoiding Extremes39:04 - How to Start Getting Healthy Today44:12 - Simple Fitness Habits for Busy Men54:20 - Diet, Calories, and Enjoying Food with Discipline01:01:03 - CrossFit, 10,000 Steps, Creatine, GLP-1s, and TRT 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:-  Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) -  Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>)  -  Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) MORE FROM HUNTER:- Hunter Sprague | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/monolithmovement/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/monolithmovement/</a>)- Monolith Movement | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@monolithmovement/" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@monolithmovement/</a>)  📱 STAY CONNECTED:-  Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) -  Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>)-  Drew Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew</a>) -  Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) -  Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:BEEN WAITING | FriendlierbearMB01QW6X7EIPDM7

The NEW Fitness Blueprint for Christian Men

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Most dads want to get it right. They want to be present. They want to lead well. They want to love their wife, guide their kids, follow Jesus, and build a home marked by strength, grace, and faith. But a lot of dads are also carrying questions they don’t always say out loud.Am I doing enough? Am I leading my family well? What if I missed something? What if nobody ever taught me how to do this?In this Father’s Day episode of the Gaining Ground Podcast, we have an honest conversation about fatherhood, faith, presence, regret, spiritual leadership, and what it means to become the kind of dad your family needs.This is not about being a perfect dad. It is about becoming a better one.Whether your kids are toddlers, teenagers, grown adults, or not yet born, you can start where you are. Your presence matters. Your prayers matter. Your example matters. And the way you follow Jesus will shape your family, your home, and your legacy.Dads, this is the year.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 - Every Dad Has A Father Story03:49 - Growing Up Without A Father08:08 - How Fatherlessness Shapes A Man13:24 - Why A Father’s Presence Matters17:16 - Learning To Trust God As Father21:00 - Parenting Each Child Differently27:32 - Fatherhood Regret And Missed Moments30:36 - Breaking Generational Cycles As A Dad34:53 - How To Lead Your Family Spiritually41:40 - Starting A New Family Tree47:03 - What To Do When You Feel Like You Failed As A Dad59:20 - Becoming The Dad Your Family Needs 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:-  Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) -  Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>)  -  Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:-  Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) -  Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>)-  Drew Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/pastor_drew</a>) -  Josh Wright | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pastorjoshw/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/pastorjoshw/</a>) -  Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) -  Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:Belly of the Beast (LoFi Version) | skateshopMB01XWJWC30X6CK Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

Become The Dad Your Family Needs (START HERE!)

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A lot of men look successful on the outside but feel stuck, angry, anxious, or empty on the inside. They have the job, the family, the goals, the discipline, and the image of strength, but still find themselves wondering why none of it seems to produce peace.In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew sit down with Trey Tucker, founder of Rugged Counseling, to talk about men’s mental health, identity, purpose, anxiety, emotional maturity, and what it actually looks like for men to get healthy without becoming soft, passive, or self-absorbed.Trey brings a direct, no-nonsense approach to therapy for men. He explains why success cannot become your identity, why distraction keeps men from becoming who God called them to be, and how anxiety and depression often function like a check engine light for the soul.This conversation covers practical tools for silence, gratitude, emotional awareness, marriage, work stress, rejection, and building a stronger inner life. If you’ve ever felt like you should be happy but you’re not, this episode will help you slow down, look under the hood, and take the next honest step toward health.IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 – Why Am I Not Happy?1:13 – Meet Trey Tucker of Rugged Counseling3:10 – Why Men Resist Therapy6:21 – What Healthy Men Actually Look Like7:26 – Identity, Purpose, and Team9:04 – Why Distraction Is Killing Men’s Growth12:33 – Why Successful Men Still Feel Empty15:04 – Finding Your Identity and Purpose23:44 – Anxiety, Depression, and Mental Health27:35 – How To Overcome Anxiety Biblically 32:48 – Be Still and Know That I Am God36:02 – What To Do When You Feel Overwhelmed40:18 – How To Harness Your Inner Caveman41:12 – Healthy Responses To Real-Life Problems48:04 – The Best Question To Ask Every Day 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. MORE FROM TREY:- Trey Tucker / Rugged Counseling | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RuggedCounseling" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@RuggedCounseling</a>) - Trey Tucker / Rugged Counseling | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ruggedcounseling/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/ruggedcounseling/</a>)- Rugged Counseling | Web (<a href="https://www.ruggedcounseling.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ruggedcounseling.com/</a>) - Trey’s Book, Tough Enough (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Enough-Cultivate-Purpose-Strength/dp/0310370566" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/Tough-Enough-Cultivate-Purpose-Strength/dp/0310370566</a>) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) - Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:Top (Instrumental) | FriendlierbearMB01Y0LCQC6GFUV Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

Men's Mental Health Expert: Why Men Aren't Happy In 2026

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Most people think prison is where freedom ends. But for MILLIONS of incarcerated men and women, prison became the place where they finally encountered the grace of God. In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew sit down with Jake Bodine, Founder &amp; CEO of God Behind Bars, to talk about prison ministry, grace, shame, redemption, and what it really means to follow Jesus. We talk about how going behind bars has stretched our theology and forced us to ask a hard question: how far does grace REALLY go? Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re just starting to figure out faith, this conversation will challenge the way you think about grace, freedom, and the kind of life God is calling you to live. IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 – What Prison Taught Me About Grace1:11 – Welcome to Gaining Ground3:17 – How God Behind Bars Started8:46 – How Prison Ministry Reaches Inmates10:31 – Why Inmates Should Not Be Forgotten13:36 – What Jesus Says About Prison Ministry15:59 – Physical Prison vs. Spiritual Freedom19:08 – Can God Really Forgive Anyone?24:55 – How To Break Free From Shame32:50 – Religion vs. A Real Relationship With Jesus34:53 – What Are You Holding Back From God?40:57 – How To Live Out Matthew 2543:47 – Don’t Waste Your Life46:25 – How To Lead Your Family Toward Jesus 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. MORE FROM GOD BEHIND BARS- God Behind Bars | Web (<a href="https://www.godbehindbars.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.godbehindbars.com/</a>) - God Behind Bars | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@godbehindbars" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@godbehindbars</a>) - God Behind Bars | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/godbehindbars/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/godbehindbars/</a>) - God Behind Bars | TikTok (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@godbehindbars" rel="nofollow">https://www.tiktok.com/@godbehindbars</a>) - God Behind Bars | Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/GodBehindBars" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/GodBehindBars</a>) - Jake Bodine | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/jake_bodine/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/jake_bodine/</a>) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) - Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:Another Time | FriendlierbearMB01D7NI9QKWLPJ What It Is (Instrumental) | FriendlierbearMB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

I went to PRISON…& got uncomfortable with GRACE! | ft. Jake Bodine, God Behind Bars

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Success today does not guarantee fulfillment tomorrow. A lot of men are exhausted, constantly connected, and quietly running on empty. We live in an age of hustle culture, nonstop productivity, and always being available, but the truth is many men are burning out while chasing a version of success that still leaves them restless.In this episode of Gaining Ground, we talk honestly about burnout, pressure, rhythm, and the pace of modern life. We unpack why so many men feel emotionally exhausted, spiritually drained, and constantly behind, even while accomplishing more than ever before. This conversation explores how technology, work culture, and misplaced priorities can slowly pull men away from what matters most.We also discuss the biblical idea of Sabbath and rest, why stopping is an act of trust, and how healthy rhythms help men lead their families, protect their minds, and build lives that actually last. From Jesus’ example of rest to practical frameworks like “rest weekly, depart monthly, abandon annually,” let’s get some practical wisdom for men who want to overcome burnout without checking out on responsibility.If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, distracted, or emotionally stretched thin, this conversation will help you rethink success, reset your priorities, and build a healthier rhythm for the long haul.IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 – Do You Trust God Enough To Rest?1:49 – How Men Define Success and Legacy6:55 – Why Your Pace Shapes Your Purpose8:50 – Why So Many Men Are Burned Out14:52 – Why You Are Not a Robot16:21 – Advice on Burnout From a Dying Man19:16 – What the Bible Says About Rest and Sabbath24:50 – How To Deal With Busy Seasons30:02 – Men &amp; Purpose: Are You Aiming at the Right Target?36:58 – 3 Rhythms to Overcome Burnout 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. MORE RESOURCES:- Ben Sasse | NYT Interview (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vwh9fSk1Xn8?si=VGALA1GD6ivLpAPj" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vwh9fSk1Xn8?si=VGALA1GD6ivLpAPj</a>)  👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) - Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:Another Time | FriendlierbearMB01D7NI9QKWLPJ What It Is (Instrumental) | FriendlierbearMB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

Don't WASTE Your Life Chasing Success (It's NOT Worth It!)

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Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey has one of the most unique stories in the NFL. From professional soccer to software engineering to becoming a three-time Pro Bowler for America’s Team, his path to football didn’t look like most players. Fresh off a new contract extension with the Cowboys and right in the middle of the 2026 NFL Draft season, Brandon joins Gaining Ground to talk about faith, family, football, pressure, preparation, and what it takes to stay grounded in the middle of an NFL career. This conversation goes beyond the field. Brandon opens up about missing his first NFL kick, learning to handle pressure, bouncing back after failure, and why being a husband and dad matters more than anything he accomplishes between the lines. If you’re a Cowboys fan, an NFL fan, or a man trying to lead well under pressure, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 – Introducing Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey2:07 – Brandon Aubrey’s Welcome to the NFL Moment5:05 – Brandon Aubrey’s Unlikely Journey To The NFL7:28 – How To Steward Talent and Pursue Progress9:32 – How Brandon Aubrey Handles Pressure as an NFL Kicker15:20 – Why Pressure At Work Is Perceived18:19 – NFL Kicker: How to Bounce Back After a Miss21:38 – What The NFL Has Taught Brandon Aubrey About Family24:28 – NFL Player: Why Being a Husband and Dad Comes First32:42 – Keeping Family First During an NFL Season33:50 – How Fatherhood Changed Brandon Aubrey36:32 – Brandon Aubrey’s Faith Journey40:55 – Advice for Young Athletes Chasing a Dream41:37 – How To Turn Pressure Into Opportunity45:10 – A Message for Dallas Cowboys Fans 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) MORE FROM BRANDON:- Brandon Aubrey | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/baubs10" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/baubs10</a>)  📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) - Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:The World Is Yours (Instrumental) | skateshopMB01QIQMRDPRQJC What It Is (Instrumental) | FriendlierbearMB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

Dallas Cowboys Kicker Brandon Aubrey on Faith, Family, and the Pressure of the NFL

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What does the Bible say about business? How should Christian entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals think about faith, work, stewardship, integrity, and success in the marketplace?In this episode of Gaining Ground, Ps. Landon and Drew sit down with Mukwenda Kandole, founder of the Faithustle movement, for a practical conversation about building a business God’s way. This episode explores what it means to follow Jesus in the marketplace without separating faith from work, and why the real issue is often not your industry, but the posture of your heart.We cover stewardship, generosity, integrity, humility, Spirit-led leadership, and the challenge of building something meaningful without adopting the world’s definition of success. We also talk about the temptation to compartmentalize life, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and why growing people may be one of the most overlooked keys to lasting impact in business.If you’ve ever wondered how to honor God at work, lead with conviction, or build something without losing your soul in the process, this episode is for you.Let’s get to work.IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 – Faith and Business Belong Together1:14 – Introducing Mukwenda &amp; Faithustle4:18 – Why Christian Entrepreneurs Needed Something Different6:11 – The Danger of Following the Wrong Business Voices7:33 – What Real Biblical Success Actually Looks Like12:13 – You Don’t Need a “Christian” Brand to Honor God at Work13:49 – The 5 Pillars of a Faith-Driven Business17:20 – Why the Marketplace Is Central to God’s Mission22:40 – Stewardship Changes How You See Your Career25:01 – What the Fear of the Lord Has to Do With Leadership35:28 – God Cares More About Faithfulness Than Metrics39:34 – The Secret to Growing Any Organization: Grow Your People42:27 – How to Start Building Your Business God’s Way 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. ABOUT FAITHUSTLE:Faithustle is a weekly podcast and community that encourages believers in their hustle of business and career to have wholistic biblical view of success. Together they will discover what it looks like to make an impact for the Kingdom and live a life that reflects Christ in our work. Faithustle brings guests that not only have succeeded in their businesses or professions, but represent Christ and have healthy families and relationships. If you are starting out in your career and want direction on how to represent Jesus in the marketplace, check it out! <a href="https://www.thefaithustle.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thefaithustle.com/</a> JOIN THE FAITHUSTLE NETWORK:A global community of Christian entrepreneurs building business God’s way. <a href="https://skool.com/faithustlenetwork" rel="nofollow">https://skool.com/faithustlenetwork</a>) FAITHUSTLE EVENT IN DFW | APRIL 17TH:A meetup for Christian entrepreneurs &amp; creatives to connect, worship, and build Kingdom businesses together. (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/5ykhkn6d" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/5ykhkn6d</a>) MORE FROM MUKWENDA:<ul><li>Faithustle | YouTube (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/mrxzadfp" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/mrxzadfp</a>) </li><li>Faithustle | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/4xze4hpr" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/4xze4hpr</a>) </li><li>Faithustle | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3wchfyzy" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3wchfyzy</a>) </li><li>Faithustle | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/thefaithustle" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/thefaithustle</a>) </li><li>Mukwenda Kandole | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mukwendakandole" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mukwendakandole</a>) </li></ul> 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:<ul><li>Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) </li><li>Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) </li><li>Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>)</li></ul> 📱 STAY CONNECTED:<ul><li>Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) </li><li>Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) </li><li>Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) </li><li>Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>)</li></ul> MUSIC CREDITS:<ul><li>Dream Light - Generdyn (MB01CHUVBAFVJ7R)</li><li>Witch (Instrumental) - Lovedrug (MB01ZSS1RUVB0IK)</li></ul>

What The Bible Says About Business | Mukwenda Kandole, Faithustle

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Is the supernatural still happening today? Why do so many American Christians struggle to experience spiritual warfare, answered prayer, and the power of God the way believers do in the Bible?Veteran missionary and President of Pioneer Bible Translators Dr. Greg Pruett shares real stories from unreached villages, Muslim regions, and Bible-less people groups where prayer, healing, and deliverance were part of everyday ministry. This conversation explores why Western culture often filters out the supernatural—and how ordinary believers can recover a biblical expectation of how God still moves today.If you’ve ever wondered whether miracles still happen, how spiritual warfare actually works, or what it really means to pray “in Jesus’ name,” this conversation gives a clear and grounded framework for understanding the supernatural life of faith.Dr. Pruett also explains how Scripture shapes confident prayer, why most Christians treat prayer as a last resort, and how simple daily habits can make faith stronger and more resilient in real life. This is not about extreme experiences—it’s about returning to normal Christianity. IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 – A Missionary Prayer Story You Won’t Forget0:36 – Introducing Greg Pruett of Pioneer Bible Translators3:24 – From Engineering Dreams to Bible Translation6:14 – Why So Many People Still Have No Bible8:14 – What Mission Work Taught Greg About Islam10:41 – Why Spiritual Warfare Is More Real Than We Think18:15 – The Prayer Story That Changed Everything22:23 – Healing, Deliverance, and the Power of Jesus’ Name27:26 – Why the Supernatural Feels Distant in the West29:46 – What It Really Means to Pray “In Jesus’ Name”35:25 – When You Finally Come to the End of Yourself40:55 – How to Build a Real Daily Prayer Habit50:44 – How Men Can Fight Back Spiritually 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. ABOUT GREG:Greg Pruett has been President of Pioneer Bible Translators since January 2007. Prior to that he and his wife Rebecca lived in West Africa for 12 years, working with a team of local people to translate the entire Bible into the Yalunka language. Greg holds Masters and Ph.D. degrees in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and a degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&amp;M University. His book Extreme Prayer: The Impossible Prayers God Promises to Answer (Tyndale, 2014) reveals the ways in which he has made prayer the primary strategy of Pioneer Bible. His second book, Extraordinary Hearing: Preparing Your Soul to Hear from God (Tyndale Momentum, 2023) gives practical, Biblical insights on how to pray and how to hear from God. He and Rebecca have three adult children, two of whom serve overseas. MORE FROM GREG:- Greg Pruett | LinkedIn (<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/greg-pruett-b193a712" rel="nofollow">https://linkedin.com/in/greg-pruett-b193a712</a>) - Pioneer Bible Translators | Web (<a href="https://pioneerbible.org/feature-stories/they-chose-jesus/" rel="nofollow">https://pioneerbible.org/feature-stories/they-chose-jesus/</a>)- Pioneer Bible Translators | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/pioneerbible/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/pioneerbible/</a>) - Pioneer Bible Translators | LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerbible/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/company/pioneerbible/</a>) - Pioneer Bible Translators | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PioneerBible" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@PioneerBible</a>)- Extreme Prayer by Greg Pruett (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/z664y6n8" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/z664y6n8</a>) - Extraordinary Hearing: Preparing Your Soul To Hear From God by Greg Pruett (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/4kjez42z" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/4kjez42z</a>) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! 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Veteran Missionary: Why Americans Miss The Supernatural with Dr. Greg Pruett

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Marriage isn’t sustained by feelings alone. Feelings fluctuate. Seasons change. Pressure comes from every direction. What determines the strength of a marriage over time is not emotion, but commitment. In this episode, we dive into an honest conversation about what actually builds a lasting marriage. We talk about how differences between spouses can create tension, why marriage tends to magnify both strengths and flaws, and the importance of choosing covenant love rather than treating marriage like a contract.The sad reality is that many couples enter marriage with an exit strategy already in mind, which makes it easier to walk away when seasons become difficult. But there’s another way, biblical covenant. It’s commitment rooted in sacrifice, humility, and daily decisions to love even when feelings fluctuate.We also explore other difficult relationship and marriage topics like conflict, divorce, rebuilding trust, seeking counseling, and how couples can begin restoring a marriage that has grown distant. When men commit to personal responsibility, honest communication, prayer, and choosing to fight for your marriage rather than quietly drifting apart, marriages get better.If you want to build a marriage that lasts through every season, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 – People Walk Away From Marriage Based on Feelings1:24 – Introducing the Marriage Conversation2:36 – Do Opposites Really Attract?7:38 – Why Marriage Magnifies Everything9:34 – You Are Not Your Spouse’s Holy Spirit11:10 – The Biblical Role of a Helper in Marriage14:28 – Covenant Marriage vs Contract Marriage17:55 – What Happens When You Don’t Feel In Love In Marriage23:45 – Is Divorce An Option In Your Marriage?30:15 – When a Marriage Runs Out of Love38:27 – Why Marriage Is Not 50/5043:26 – What Husbands and Wives Need From Each Other 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:-  Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) -  Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>)  -  Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:-  Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) -  Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) -  Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) -  Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:Fracture ft. Idyll | RoaryMB014WOOMNSUD1Y What It Is (Instrumental) | FriendlierbearMB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

How to Build a No-Quit Marriage

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Marriage rarely collapses in a single dramatic moment. It drifts, even in Christian marriages. Small compromises, busy schedules, raising kids, unspoken expectations, and over time connection fades without anyone meaning for it to. What once felt like strong marriage begins to feel routine.Healthy marriages are built through intentional pursuit, shared values, and disciplined leadership inside the home. Culture offers plenty of opinions, but not all of them produce lasting strength. Responsibility, humility, and consistent effort shape the direction of a marriage relationship far more than emotion ever will.Ps. Landon is joined by his wife MacKenzie, as well as his parents Ps. Drew &amp; Michelle Sherman to reflect on what actually sustains a marriage across every seasons — early years, young kids, stress, disappointment, growth, and change. The focus isn’t on quick fixes. It’s on the habits and mindset that either protect a marriage or quietly weaken it over time. Lean in &amp; build a new marriage one brick at a time.IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 - Intro0:41 - Marriage Panel Introduction3:43 - Marriage Strengths &amp; Frustrations10:24 - How To Know If You’re Ready for Marriage15:21 - Stop Taking Marriage Advice From Culture18:41 - How to Pursue Your Wife Over Time22:16 - Why Date Nights Still Matter In Marriage24:55 - Why Marriages Can Slowly Drift Apart29:09 - Praying Together With Your Spouse33:34 - Biblical Submission Explained37:22 - Should Women Only Submit?41:44 - Fighting Complacency in Marriage43:46 - Building Mutual Admiration In Marriage44:17 - How To Reignite Your Marriage46:04 - Creating a Marriage Mission Statement47:14 - Becoming Unoffendable In Marriage48:37 - The Marriage Comparison Trap50:46 - Strengthening a Christian Marriage 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) - Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:What It Is (Instrumental) | FriendlierbearMB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

46 Years Of Marriage Advice In 53 Minutes

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Shame thrives in silence. A lot of men don’t walk away from God when they fail. They hide from Him. And that hiding slowly shapes identity. What started as a mistake turns into a cloak. What began as sin becomes shame. And shame, if left unchecked, will quietly hollow a man out from the inside.In this episode, Cody Bobay shares how intimacy with Christ became the turning point in his battle with shame. Not perfection. Not pretending. Not performing. Intimacy. The difference between running to the Father when you fall and hiding from Him in the dark is the difference between freedom and bondage. There is a massive gap between a bad habit and a spiritual agreement with hell. When shame becomes identity, men stop fighting. They isolate. They drift. They numb out. And over time, the slow drip of compromise destroys marriages, families, and legacy.This conversation confronts the reality of spiritual warfare, pornography, hidden struggles, and silent guilt – but it also offers hope. Shame is not your identity. God is not surprised by your struggle. Freedom is possible, but it requires honesty, brotherhood, grit, and a willingness to engage in war instead of pretending it doesn’t exist. You don’t win alone. Warriors don’t isolate. Growth happens 1% at a time — and sometimes, in a single supernatural moment when chains break for good.If you’re feeling ashamed, here’s what to do: stop hiding. Run to the Father. Get around other men. Stay in the Word. And fight like your soul matters — because it does.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – How Christian Men Overcome Shame00:39 – Cody Bobay’s Testimony: From Partying to Christ03:17 – Radical Conversion in the Military05:04 – Why Christian Men Avoid Talking About Lust06:44 – The War for Masculinity and Sexual Purity08:54 – Is Masculinity Being Attacked Today?10:12 – Shame: Satan’s Weapon Against Men12:16 – Why Christian Men Suffer in Silence13:11 – The 1% Better Mindset for Spiritual Growth20:12 – Run to God or Hide? Breaking the Shame Cycle22:20 – Pornography &amp; Spiritual Warfare25:43 – Purity Is Possible for Christian Men30:51 – Breaking Shame from Your Past34:43 – Why Christian Men Need Brotherhood39:22 – Daily Habits to Fight Lust and Sin45:02 – You Can Win the War Against Shame 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 🔥 MORE FROM CODY:- Cody Bobay | YouTube (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/codybobay/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/codybobay/</a>)- Cody Bobay | Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/codybobay/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/codybobay/</a>)- Cody Bobay | Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/codybobay" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/codybobay</a>)- Cody Bobay | Web (<a href="https://codybobay.com/" rel="nofollow">https://codybobay.com/</a>)- SoulCon Challenge by Cody Bobay (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3wsw3mjm" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3wsw3mjm</a>)- The Dragon Hunt: 21 Days To Freedom From Porn by Cody Bobay (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/47x8a326" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/47x8a326</a>) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>)- Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>)- Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:Polaris (ft. Boda) | Judah EarlMB017PAZULDAZQG What It Is (Instrumental) | FriendlierbearMB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

Feeling Ashamed? Here’s What To Do | ft. Cody Bobay

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Criticism is unavoidable for men who are leading, building, and trying to do something that matters. The moment you step into responsibility—at work, at home, or in your faith—opinions follow. Some are helpful. Others are destructive. Knowing the difference is the difference between growth and burnout.The real danger isn’t criticism itself. It’s letting the wrong voices shape your confidence, identity, and decisions. Not all critics are created equal, and wise men learn to discern who deserves a voice and who doesn’t. Feedback can either refine you or slowly hollow you out, depending on where it comes from and how you receive it.Healthy leadership requires humility without insecurity. It means being open to feedback while guarding your character. Judgment can be questioned. Character must be protected. Men who live with integrity create space to learn without living defensively. They don’t react out of ego or anger—they respond out of wisdom.One of the most powerful ideas explored here is the difference between critics in the stands and teammates on the field. Noise comes from people watching. Wisdom comes from people who are in the game, bleeding with you, and pulling in the same direction. Those are the voices worth listening to.The same principle applies at home. A strong man builds a culture where his wife and kids can speak honestly without fear. Encouragement sets the climate. Correction lands best in an environment of trust. Words have weight, and how a man responds to criticism reveals far more about his health than the criticism itself.Criticism doesn’t have to derail your calling. When handled well, it becomes one of the tools God uses to strengthen leadership, deepen character, and sharpen judgment. The goal isn’t to silence every voice—it’s to discern which voices help you grow and which ones distract you from the mission.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – Why criticism comes with leadership03:10 – The danger of listening to the wrong voices07:50 – Criticism will refine you or define you12:20 – Judgment vs character: knowing the difference15:20 – Hurt people and hidden pain behind criticism18:35 – When critics misunderstand your intentions21:49 – Responding with integrity instead of anger25:07 – Blessing instead of cursing under pressure29:17 – When criticism hits your identity32:47 – Living out of blessing, not for approval35:23 – Not all critics are created equal37:25 – Creating a culture of honest feedback42:32 – Encouragement vs criticism in the home45:41 – Being the thermostat, not the thermometer48:08 – Rising above distraction and staying on mission49:38 – When silence is the wisest response52:19 – Choosing forgiveness before offense 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 🔥 MORE FROM RICK:- The Hill Church | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/thehillschurch" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/thehillschurch</a>)- The Hill Church | Web (<a href="https://thehills.org/" rel="nofollow">https://thehills.org/</a>) 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>)- Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>)📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>)- Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:What It Is (Instrumental) | FriendlierbearMB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

How To Handle Criticism (Without Letting It Break You) with Ps. Rick Atchley

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Smart men don’t usually get stuck because they lack intelligence. They get stuck because intelligence alone isn’t enough to carry the weight of real life. Pressure at work, responsibility at home, leadership decisions, relationships, and stress all have a way of pulling capable men into choices they later regret.The real issue isn’t a lack of information. It’s a lack of wisdom.Wisdom isn’t about knowing more facts or having a higher IQ. It’s about living skillfully in the reality of God—making the right decision, at the right time, in the right way. Most decisions don’t come with clear moral lines. Parenting, finances, leadership, friendships, and marriage live in the gray, where discernment matters more than raw knowledge.Wisdom is available to any man humble enough to pursue it. It’s formed through proximity, shaped by relationships, and strengthened by grounding your life in integrity rather than impulse. The people you walk with quietly influence how you think, how you choose, and where you end up. Isolation doesn’t make men stronger—it makes them drift.This teaching challenges men to take responsibility for their growth, audit the voices shaping their decisions, and intentionally seek mentors who have lived what they teach. Wisdom isn’t reserved for the elite or experienced. It’s built through humility, community, and consistent alignment with truth.The goal isn’t perfection. It’s fewer regrets, better judgment, and steady forward progress. Smart men don’t need more information. They need wiser inputs, stronger foundations, and the courage to seek growth.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – Why smart men still make stupid decisions01:45 – The regret question: “Why did I do that?”05:40 – What wisdom really is (and what it isn’t)07:05 – Wisdom vs intelligence vs information10:05 – Why most decisions live in the gray11:25 – How relationships shape judgment13:20 – Why influence never stops in adulthood14:55 – Wisdom is caught, not taught17:30 – Walking with the wise (Proverbs 13:20)20:50 – Trust vs entrust: who gets access to your life22:40 – The wisdom audit every man should do23:20 – Wise men live grounded and principled lives26:40 – Why mentors accelerate wisdom30:45 – Isolation as the enemy of growth38:35 – Responsibility, wisdom, and gaining ground 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>)- Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>) - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>)- Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:My Guy (Instrumental) - Lonely BensonMB01DGT9QCDA6JV What It Is (Instrumental) | FriendlierbearMB018TS6WURYX4M Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

Why Smart Men Make Stupid Decisions

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Most men don’t fail because they lack goals—they fail because they lack discipline. As a new year approaches and goal-setting ramps up, this conversation challenges the belief that bigger goals lead to better results. The real issue isn’t motivation. It’s consistency. Growth doesn’t come from occasional bursts of effort, but from doing small, right things over and over again.A lot of men live in an “I hope” mindset instead of an “I decide” posture. Hope sounds spiritual, but it’s a terrible strategy. Real change happens when men move from wishing to owning, from intentions to rhythms. Discipline isn’t about perfection—it’s about faithfulness. Even the Apostle Paul wrestled with inconsistency, which means this struggle isn’t a character flaw—it’s a human one.This conversation breaks down how discipline actually forms, why growth often feels invisible before it shows up, how to recover when you fail without spiraling into shame, and why learning to love the process matters more than obsessing over outcomes. Consistency builds quietly—and then shows up suddenly.If you’re tired of setting goals every year and wondering why nothing changes, this is a better way forward. No hype. No shortcuts. Just steady rhythms that help you gain ground and become a man others can count on. IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – Why men fail at goals every year01:45 – The discipline gap holding men back03:40 – Motivation vs discipline (why motivation doesn’t last)06:05 – Why most men struggle with consistency09:35 – The Bible on inconsistency (Romans 7 explained)12:40 – Why discipline beats talent and intention15:25 – Small habits that lead to real change18:10 – Why men quit before results show up21:00 – How long consistency actually takes to work24:20 – Discipline without perfection (stop the shame cycle)28:05 – How to recover when you fall off track31:45 – Simple reset plan for men who mess up35:30 – Process vs results (why outcomes don’t change behavior)38:50 – How disciplined men think differently41:10 – Gaining ground one step at a time 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:-  Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) -  Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>)  -  Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:-  Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) -  Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) -  Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) -  Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:The World Is Yours (Instrumental) - skateshopMB01U0OBFRGCKBV Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

2026 Goals: The Discipline Gap That’s Holding Men Back

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Why do so many men feel stuck—even when they’re working hard, trying to lead, and doing the “right” things? In this episode of Gaining Ground, Landon and Drew Sherman expose one of the most subtle and destructive patterns men fall into: the blame loop. Blame feels natural. It feels justified. But over time, it quietly drains a man of his power, his clarity, and his ability to grow.Through honest stories from marriage, leadership, parenting, and ministry, this conversation shows how blame shows up in everyday life. From pointing fingers at spouses, coworkers, bosses, or circumstances, to excusing our own inaction, blame becomes a way of avoiding responsibility. And while it may protect our ego in the moment, it ultimately keeps us stuck—relationally, spiritually, and emotionally.Landon and Drew trace the blame loop all the way back to the Garden of Eden, showing how passing responsibility is woven into human nature. But they also make it clear that blame is not neutral. It damages relationships, erodes trust, and keeps men tethered to their past. When men refuse to take ownership, they unknowingly carry unresolved issues into future marriages, jobs, friendships, and even generations.One of the central ideas of this episode is learning to “own your 1%.” Even when a situation feels 99% someone else’s fault, growth begins when a man takes responsibility for the part he can control. That shift—owning what’s yours—restores agency. It puts your hands back on the steering wheel of your life. Blame forfeits growth, but responsibility unlocks it.The conversation also introduces a powerful framework for leadership and masculinity: being a thermostat, not a thermometer. Thermometers react to the environment. Thermostats set the temperature. Men who live in blame simply mirror what’s happening around them. Men who take responsibility change the climate—at home, at work, and in their community—by staying grounded, stable, and intentional.This episode includes real-world examples from marriage, the workplace, church leadership, and prison ministry, showing how responsibility can break cycles that have existed for decades. It makes a compelling case that the strongest men are not the loudest or most aggressive—but the ones humble enough to say, “This part is on me,” and courageous enough to change.If you want to reclaim your power, grow as a man of God, and stop repeating the same patterns, this episode offers a clear path forward. Growth doesn’t start when others change. It starts when you do.﻿Take responsibility. Break the blame loop. Gain ground.IN THIS EPISODE:00:00 – Why blame keeps men stuck01:00 – The blame loop and taking responsibility02:45 – How men deflect responsibility in everyday life04:00 – The cost of avoiding ownership (real consequences)07:30 – Why blaming others feels natural09:45 – Adam and Eve: blame from the beginning11:10 – Why successful men take responsibility12:40 – How blame damages marriages and families14:00 – Leadership, humility, and saying “I’m sorry”18:15 – Owning your 1% (even when it feels unfair)22:00 – “Blame is the basket that carries your past forward”24:30 – Breaking generational cycles of blame29:30 – Thermostat vs thermometer leadership36:40 – One step to escape the blame loop today 🚀 START HERE!Learn more about the Gaining Ground men’s movement and how you can get involved at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com</a>. ✅ ATTEND A GATHERING:Join us every First Wednesday at 6:30am in the DFW area at a Compass Church campus. These in-person gatherings are designed to help men reset, refocus, and move forward with intention. Oh, and there’s coffee and breakfast of course. Register now at <a href="https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/" rel="nofollow">https://gaininggroundmen.com/gatherings/</a>. 👍 NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! LIKE &amp; SUBSCRIBE:- Gaining Ground | YouTube (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@GainingGroundMen</a>) - Gaining Ground | Spotify (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/3pbwbzr7</a>)  - Gaining Ground | Apple Podcasts (<a href="https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792" rel="nofollow">https://tinyurl.com/bp82b792</a>) 📱 STAY CONNECTED:- Gaining Ground | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/gaininggroundmen</a>) - Landon Sherman | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/landonjsherman" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/landonjsherman</a>) - Compass Church | Instagram (<a href="https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch" rel="nofollow">https://instagram.com/mycompasschurch</a>) - Compass Church | Web (<a href="https://compass.church" rel="nofollow">https://compass.church</a>) MUSIC CREDITS:Obsidion (with Boda) - Judah EarlMB01FF8PP2HB5CJ Witch (Instrumental) - LovedrugMB01ZSS1RUVB0IK

Why Men Stay Stuck in the Blame Loop

Gaining Ground is a podcast for men who are tired of drifting and ready to move forward.

Hosted by father-and-son duo Drew and Landon Sherman, Gaining Ground calls men to take responsibility for their faith, their family, and their future. Each episode tackles real issues men face—leadership, discipline, identity, marriage, fatherhood, work, and spiritual growth—with biblical wisdom, honest conversation, and practical next steps.

This isn’t a podcast about quick fixes or surface-level motivation. It’s about steady progress. Learning to lead yourself well. Building integrity when no one’s watching. Becoming the kind of man others can count on.

If you feel stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to grow without burning out—this podcast is for you. No hype. No fluff. Just truth, clarity, and a challenge to take the next step forward.

Take ground. Build what lasts.