In this episode of Masters of Resilience, hosts Ryan Seager and Mark Phillips sit down with Peter Ostapko, founder of Kinsmen, a movement helping men integrate faith, fatherhood, and work through community, craftsmanship, and the printed word.

Peter shares the story behind Kinsmen’s beginnings born out of personal fragmentation and a desire for authentic brotherhood. The conversation explores why entrepreneurship often grows from personal pain, why slowing down matters in a digital age, and how craftsmanship and the printed word invite us back to the tactile, the human, and the real. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or creative, this episode will challenge you to mute the noise, build with intention, and rediscover the beauty of presence.

Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to Masters of Resilience

00:25 – Meet Peter Ostapko of Kinsmen

02:21 – Founding Kinsmen from Fragmentation

06:21 – The Power of Print

10:20 – Craftsmanship Over Artistry

19:47 – From Isolation to Connection

28:19 – The Kinsmen Creed

29:11 – Demonstration vs. Information

31:01 – Building Genuine Connection

32:25 – Celebrating Community Wins

35:08 – Generosity in Action

36:17 – Knowing Hearts & Leading with Vulnerability

37:56 – Growth Through Time & Experience

40:29 – Cultivating Authentic Community

42:03 – Leading with Empathy

44:21 – Cross-Generational Mentorship

47:31 – Risk, Faith & Growth

48:13 – Lessons from Trees

50:47 – Wisdom Through Experience

54:37 – The Kinsmen Journal