In this episode of the High Impact Man Podcast, hosts Nevin Gorky (Defib) and Troy Klinger (Dial Up) welcome BMX, also known as Blake Blackwell. The conversation covers BMX's journey to F3, his athletic background, experiences with injuries, and the importance of community and leadership within F3. BMX shares insights on personal growth, fitness challenges, and the significance of supporting one another in the journey of life. The episode emphasizes the message of 'no man left behind' and the value of connection among men.

In this conversation, the speakers delve into the essential qualities of manhood, emphasizing the importance of honor, courage, skill, and allegiance. They discuss how these traits are interconnected and how they can be developed through community and shared experiences. The conversation highlights the challenges men face in modern society, including loneliness and the need for strong male friendships. The speakers advocate for building a tribe of supportive men to foster personal growth and resilience.

In this episode of the High Impact Man podcast, hosts Defib and Dial Up welcome Don Ross, also known as Buffalo to his F3 friends, to discuss his journey of masculinity, faith, and the importance of vulnerability among men. Don shares his experiences with addiction, the significance of male friendships, and the challenges of creating effective men's ministries. He emphasizes the need for men to connect authentically and the characteristics that define true manhood, including strength, courage, skill, honor, and allegiance. In this conversation, Don Ross discusses the evolving understanding of masculinity, emphasizing the need for clarity in defining what it means to be a man. He outlines five essential traits of manhood: strength, courage, skill, honor, and allegiance, and explores how these traits can be developed. The discussion also touches on cultural shifts affecting masculinity, the importance of physical strength, and the challenges of raising boys in today's society. Ross advocates for the role of community and tribes in fostering strong masculinity and encourages men to reflect on their ultimate allegiance in life.