Authors on the Podcast
The Latest…
Dai Manuel - Episode 109
Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, leading by example way of living. He’s got a contagious personality who is on a mission to positively impact one million role models around the globe to lead a FUN-ctionally healthy life through education, encouragement, and community. He is an award-winning digital thought leader and author, Distinguished Toastmaster, TEDx speaker & edutaining keynote speaker, and a sought-after lifestyle mentor executive performance coach.
Tsombawi Knibye - Episode 107
When it comes to the loss of a baby, most times we hear about it from the mother's perspective. This book talks about the loss of a baby straight from a father's heart, as open and honest as he can candidly be. It will help men acknowledge, talk about and let go of the feelings and emotions they've suppressed when it comes to baby loss.
Bob Hasson - Episode 106
Leadership coach and popular podcast host Bob Hasson shares the secret to making real, lasting change in his book, Shortcuts. Packed with proven wisdom rooted in biblical truths, Shortcuts reveals processes for you to overcome discontentment and confusion, and gain courage and clarity on how to achieve the life you dream of.
James Belt - Episode 105
Poverty isn’t just a lack of resources. Often, even after resources are available, poverty lingers. Why is that? And can anything be done to help?
The problem is bigger than a lack of resources, wealth, or education. A lie of hopelessness is holding people captive, preventing them from moving forward, and perpetuating global poverty. It might feel hopeless, but it’s not. You can make a meaningful difference once you understand the missing piece you can offer.
Jem Fuller - Episode 102
There is no doubt communication is at the core of all relationships, both personal and professional; that it determines the quality of our results. But how do we know if we are communicating effectively? As men in the modern world, could it be we've been culturally indoctrinated to 'not' communicate? 'Deal with it.' 'Suck it up.' 'Put on a brave face and get on with it.' When we are truly honest with ourselves, we can tell by the quality of our relationships and results, if we are communicating effectively.
Chase Replogle - Episode 101
It’s no secret: Today’s men face a dilemma. Our culture tells them that their instincts are either toxic or salvific. Men are left with only two options: deconstruct and forfeit masculine identity or embrace it with wild abandon. They’re left to decide between ignoring their instincts or indulging them. Neither approach helps them actually understand their own masculine experiences nor how those experiences can lead them to become better men of God.
Daniel Sih - Episode 99
Daniel is the co-founder of Spacemakers®, a productivity consulting group for busy leaders. His book "Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age" won the Australian Business Book Award in 2021 for personal development, and was a finalist for best technology book and best cover design.
Croft Edwards - Episode 93
Croft Edwards is a leadership and change coach and consultant based in Albuquerque, NM, USA. He is an ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC) who has been coaching and consulting since 2000. He brings a varied and unique perspective to his clients through his application of leadership from academic, practical and historical perspectives. Croft’s academic background includes history and business and his practical background is through military leadership and leading his own consulting practice- CROFT + Company, Inc.
Bryan Gill - Episode 97
Bryan Gill’s debut novel, The Devils in Alabama, is a southern suspense novel set in Alabama. It is a story about a dysfunctional family, childhood trauma, crime, love, loss, and hope.
Chad Mansbridge - Episode 91
Chad’s latest book—You Can Handle the Truth—deals with the complex concern of how Christians should read, understand, and apply the Scriptures. Its conversational tone, innovative layout and original artwork makes it a standout in the hermeneutics space, with the goal of making the intimidating task of biblical interpretation as approachable as possible for the everyday believer.
Anton Gunn - Episode 60
Historically, presidents have represented the apex of leadership. Though there are a myriad of variations in presidential leadership, author Anton Gunn has experienced some striking similarities that all strong leaders present. In a blend of Anton’s personal stories and his experiences with Presidents George H.W. Bush, Clinton, George W. Bush, and Obama, The Presidential Principles aims to help individual and organizational leaders develop effective leadership practices that inspire service and build a lasting impact on the people they lead and serve.
Ben Higgins - Episode 65
Ben Higgins is best known from season 20 of ABC’s hit series, “The Bachelor,” where he opened himself up to millions of viewers, giving them the chance to truly get to know him. The opportunity ultimately led to an enhanced platform that he now uses to share what he is most passionate about with others – his faith, his hope for humanity and his love of sports.
Jay Stringer - Episode 58
Jay Stringer is a licensed mental health counselor, ordained minister, and author of the award-winning book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing. Unwanted is based on a multiyear research project on over 3,800 men and women to address the key drivers of unwanted sexual behavior, be that the use of pornography, infidelity, or buying sex.
Evan Burk - Episode 76
In 2022, Evan Burk released his first book, Finding Intangibles, in which he helps organizations identify the hidden traits that drive elite performers and championship teams. He also hosts his own weekly sports leadership podcast, The Highest Level, where he reveals how championship team cultures are built and the keys to leadership excellence at the highest level.
Grant Skeldon - Episode 47
In response to young people being labeled noncommittal, lazy, entitled, slacktivists, Grant Skeldon started Initiative Network when he was 23 with the goal to develop young leaders into Christ-loving, city-changing, church-investing, disciple-making local missionaries. Initiative has united and accelerated some of the most diverse and dynamic next gen leaders from across the country. In 2020 Grant got married and moved to Nashville to become the Next Gen Director for Q Ideas.
Connell Barrett - Episode 43
He is the author of the book, Dating Sucks, But You Don’t: The Modern Day Man’s Guide to Total Confidence, Romantic Connection, and Finding the Perfect Partner. Rejection. Ghosting. Not knowing how to talk to women. For many men, dating just sucks. But it doesn’t have to. There’s a simple, yet powerful, way to gain instant confidence and attract a great girlfriend: Be authentic.
Corey Hilton - Episode 37
Corey Hilton is a well respected author on self worth. He has entertained thousands of clients internationally over the span of a 25 year career in the male exotic dance industry. With life experience and dedicated research on the subject of self worth. His book is being released this January and is titled, "Take It Off: A Male Strippers Journey to Discovering Self-Worth".
George Shamblin - Episode 20
Author, Teacher, and Pastor, George Shamblin is that rare individual whose excitement on the day of his salvation never cooled. He’s a man who lives to challenge other Christians to take God’s gift to them and pay it forward. It’s a challenge borne of equal parts enthusiasm and concern. He is the author of the book, The Relay: Passing Along Your Faith in the Race to Save Christianity from Extinction.