Joel sits down with Tyler Todt (aka @TyRomper) to talk faith, mornings, mindset, and a practical blueprint for becoming a stronger man, husband, and father. We cover “plan the mission” nightly planning, winning the morning, training hard (“no zeros”), modeling marriage for your kids, dropping distractions, and three steps you can start today. Stick around to the end for Tyler’s rapid-fire action items—and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe!

Chapters

00:00 - Intro: faith, mindset, mornings setup

00:25 - Guest intro: Tyler Todt arrives

01:26 - Why men need a blueprint today

03:34 - First things first: Bible, journal, pray

04:45 - Sharpening self to lead family

05:37 - Why morning workouts beat evenings

07:40 - Eat for fuel; simple repeatable meals

09:11 - Roles: Christ, wife, then kids

12:00 - Date nights & modeling marriage

13:59 - “More is caught than taught”

17:19 - Roadmap: framing the best self

17:41 - Create a plan: “Plan the mission” nightly

20:35 - Wake up early: build daily momentum

21:49 - Train hard: your body is your billboard

22:56 - “No zeros” and setting your floor

23:53 - Push-ups & Proverbs family habit

25:31 - Care 0% about others’ opinions

31:08 - Cut distractions: audit your life

34:51 - Three actions to start today

35:58 - Where to find Tyler online

Links

SunlitStudios.com

Hashtags

#RaisingRebels #TylerTodt #Fatherhood #ChristianMen #WinTheMorning #MorningRoutine #Marriage #Parenting #Discipline #Mindset #Consistency #SelfImprovement #FaithAndFamily #MenOfFaith #HusbandLife

“If you’ve quit more workouts than you’ve finished, this one’s for you.” Joel sits down with 10-time IRONMAN and father of four Chris Betcher to unpack mental toughness, chunking big goals into bite-size wins, and the “don’t miss twice” approach to discipline. They dig into simplifying men’s health, modeling habits for your kids, trading cheap dopamine for real fulfillment, guarding your family’s screen time, and even how endurance training deepened Chris’s faith. Practical, punchy, and built for busy dads—stick around to the end for where to follow Chris. Like, comment, and subscribe to help more men keep moving forward. 

Chapters

00:00 - Intro hook: why most guys quit

00:23 - Welcome to Raising Rebels

01:04 - What is an IRONMAN? Distances explained

01:47 - Why Chris chose IRONMAN (and did 10)

02:28 - First race success & Kona World Champs

03:04 - Competitive childhood & sports

03:57 - College track at Concordia

04:26 - Training schedule: 15–20 hrs/week

05:35 - Mental game: break it into chunks

06:16 - “Next meal” mindset (Hell Week analogy)

06:58 - In-race checklist: pace, fuel, hydration

08:12 - Who starts vs. who finishes: mindset

09:02 - Carrying resilience into fatherhood

12:31 - Intentional & consistent beats perfect

13:13 - Why men’s health declines in our 20s–30s

14:47 - Simplifying health for real life

15:59 - Teaching kids to do hard things

20:23 - Family garden: hands-on habits

20:51 - Cheap dopamine vs. real rewards

22:14 - Kids, phones, and safeguards

24:16 - Blue light vs. sunlight basics

26:03 - Discipline over motivation

27:02 - Non-negotiables: don’t miss twice

28:02 - Worst-case workout: minimum viable day

29:02 - Health first so Dad can lead

30:13 - Faith formed through endurance

31:35 - Where to find Chris

32:15 - Outro & call to action

Links

SunlitStudios.com

Hashtags

#RaisingRebels #Ironman #TriathlonTraining #MentalToughness #MensHealth #DoHardThings #Fatherhood #Discipline #NoZeroDays #DopamineDetox #ScreenTime #Parenting #FaithAndFitness #HealthyHabits #FamilyLeadership

Welcome to the very first episode of Raising Rebels! Joel and Tec launch a practical playbook for dads who want to grow as husbands, fathers, and leaders. From personal stories to hard-earned wisdom, they dive into the importance of fatherhood, building family values, raising resilient kids, and pushing back against cultural pressures. Whether you’re a dad, mentor, or leader, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and raise the next generation of cultural rebels.

If this video encourages you, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to join the Raising Rebels community!

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro: What Raising Rebels is all about

01:00 - The call to lead as fathers and husbands

02:30 - Meet Joel and Tec: Family and life experience

05:00 - Why fathers are so vital in shaping kids

06:30 - Mentorship beyond fatherhood

08:10 - The need for a playbook for dads

10:00 - What does “raising rebels” really mean?

12:00 - Culture shifts, faith, and fatherhood today

15:00 - Launching arrows, not raising houseplants

17:30 - Modeling rebellion against culture as dads

19:30 - Parents remain the #1 influence on kids

21:00 - Building resilience and courage in children

22:00 - Creating family values and virtues

25:00 - Fail forward: teaching through mistakes

27:00 - Balancing identity, coaching, and family

29:00 - Bringing work stress home vs. being present

31:00 - Final encouragement: grow, lead, raise rebels

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Links

SunlitStudios.com

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Hashtags

#RaisingRebels #Fatherhood #ParentingPodcast #FamilyLeadership #ChristianDads #RaisingKids #Mentorship #CulturalRebels #BiblicalParenting #ParentingWisdom #FaithAndFamily #Leadership #DadsMatter #ResilientKids #FailForward