In this episode, Bryan, Kellen and Thad get real about the daily grind and the unseen battles men face—at work, at home, and in their communities. They share stories that prove how the smallest acts of kindness can shift the direction of someone’s day and how being present in the moment is one of the most underrated forms of leadership.

The conversation also highlights the 1440 Promise Prison Ministry, where men preparing to reenter society got the chance to step into a “Shark Tank”-style event with Governor Kevin Stitt of Oklahoma. These men presented their business plans for life after prison—proof that leadership, growth, and redemption can come from the hardest places. It’s a powerful reminder that opportunity and community support can rewrite someone’s future. Putting God into their lives, plans and looking forward to the next chapter with BIG PLANS!

This isn’t just about being strong; it’s about being smart enough to let others protect your blind spots. The guy's dive into how trust and vulnerability can actually make relationships stronger, not weaker, and why men need to recognize the power in letting their partners stand guard sometimes.

From tackling hard challenges that forge personal growth to stepping up in community initiatives that fuel real change, this conversation is a reminder that leadership isn’t about doing it all alone—it’s about showing up, staying grounded, and living with purpose.

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In this episode, special guest Fighter- Tater McSpadden lays it all out—his journey from a rough past to living with purpose, faith, and impact. He doesn’t sugarcoat the battles with mental health and recovery, and he is clear that it was his relationship with God that pulled him through. Authenticity became his weapon, and telling his story became his way to lead.

Bryan, Kellen and Thad talk about the power of brotherhood and community—how no man or woman climbs out alone. Tater's story shines a light on the hidden struggles so many faces and shows how speaking up can give someone else the courage to fight their own battles.

The conversation also hits on the weight of influence—what it means to be accountable when people are watching. Tater doesn’t shy away from the responsibility that comes with leadership, or from the truth that faith has to be at the center of every move.

At the core, his testimony is about redemption and resilience—a reminder that no matter how far you’ve fallen, God’s grace can pull you back and set you on a new path. It’s proof that transformation isn’t just possible—it’s waiting for those willing to fight for it.

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In the second half, Bryan, Kellen, and Thad keep it 100 about what it really means to walk out your faith as a man. They dig into the battles we all face—personal struggles, prepping for the fights ahead, and why the people in your circle can either sharpen you or break you. The guys talk fatherhood in today’s culture, why growth demands stepping into the uncomfortable, and how prayer isn’t soft—it’s power, intimacy, and connection. They wrap it up with this challenge: real men don’t hide in comfort zones. They lean into the grind, trust God, and grow stronger through the stretch.

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