Learning from the School of Grit
Ever wondered what you’re really made of? Have you asked yourself what might be possible if you dug just a little deeper? Today’s guest, Brad Ritter, asked himself those questions and then set out to find the answer. In his new book, School of Grit, he shares hard-earned lessons from the toughest civilian training in […]
Having It All
“You can have it all, but you can’t have it all at once.” Thank God for the mom who gave me this advice ten years ago! It gave me permission to do what was best for me and my family. Permission to define “having it all” on my own terms. In this podcast, Jake and […]
Choice Point
We are delighted to share this timely podcast interview with Ryan Sawyer, author of the new book, Choice Point. Mental health challenges have perhaps never affected more people than at this current time. Ryan’s new book is a brave and honest tale of overcoming depression and anxiety. But it is also a tale of hope […]
Obstacle or Opportunity
The decision to approach any situation as an obstacle or opportunity is exactly that, a decision. Sometimes that decision is harder than others. We do this in our jobs, in our relationships, and in bigger challenges like trauma, illness, and life in a pandemic. Jake and Cole sat down for a real-life discussion around approaching […]
The Gift of Darkness
When darkness descends, it can be consuming, all-encompassing. It doesn’t take long for fear, anxiety, and uncertainty to dominate our thoughts and infiltrate our actions. And yet, the human experience of traversing darkness often leads to great light. Maybe not today, maybe not this year. Sometimes the arch of finding the goodness that pain and […]
Optimizing Youth Sports
Aiming to build physical strength in our children often lends to the field of youth sports. In general, sports have become a highly valued and culturally accepted avenue to learn important life skills. However, the culture of youth sport has shifted to that of professional sports with families spending thousands of dollars on equipment and […]
