Real talk on faith, family, business, and building a life that matters.
Billy Otten is a PCA pastor and carpenter in Cincinnati. After a rift with his church over COVID and being let go in 2021, he took a carpentry apprenticeship and started a business. A conversation about the $160,000 kitchen that made him $0, small jobs, paying his kids their age per hour, and why there's no such thing as passive income.
Rodney Swarms has four decades in the trades and nearly thirty years running The Plumbing Knight in Moore County, NC. At 62, his message to younger men: I stayed in the ditch too long — get out, stay on the road, and finish strong. You were made in God's image, and you're a warrior whether you like it or not.
At 11, Calvin Rust's father handed him the keys to the family tractors: pay for the water, fix what you break, keep what you earn. By 24 he runs two construction companies in Idaho's Treasure Valley. First in a new series on young men taking ownership where God has placed them.
Nathan joins an Iron Tavern men's community call to discuss martial skills, the theology of violence, church security, and building a tactical household — grounded in Westminster Larger Catechism Q135 and the two swords of Christ.
In January 2022, Nathan recorded himself praying over buying 63 additional acres. Five years later, he's sitting in the house built on that land. The raw prayer and what happened after.
Nathan sits down with Jordan Bush to discuss Bitcoin from a Christian perspective, currency debasement, ethical investing, and financial sovereignty for families.
Balance between technology and family bonds, moving away from mainstream economic dependencies, and sustainable family economies.
Hard-won lessons from building a business, raising a family, and trusting God when the numbers don't make sense.
Why most of life's problems for men come down to muscle and money. Provision, protection, and leadership require strength and resources.
How men, families, and churches should respond in times of national upheaval with CREC Presiding Minister Uri Brito.
How Christian men can lead households, train children, and steward businesses with wisdom and purpose.
The opportunity cost of time and aligning daily decisions with the unique gifts and purpose God has given us.
Creating a tactical household rooted in faith, community, and preparedness.
There's no such thing as easy money. Mental resilience, cultivating the right mindset, and embracing challenges.
A 30-day challenge with sons—daily tasks and accountability through sugar, workouts, mindfulness, and purity.
Raw and unfiltered update—struggles and lessons from household and business management.
Mechanical competency, personal agency, and how families can be more productive and profitable for God's glory.
Experience life with other families in rich fellowship—feasting and singing all week long!
Clarifying the mission for yourself, family, business, and community.
Practical wisdom to get heading in the right direction and start walking.
Nathan answers questions about becoming a man, educating children, and setting goals.
Men and women rise or fall together. The responsibility of men, women, family, and church.
Having hard conversations with your spouse, kids, friends, and clients instead of abdicating responsibility.
Rogue Food conference, raising masculine boys, and multiple family enterprises.
How Nathan changed his mindset about work since leaving his government job and starting companies.
Taking risks, dating, providing for family, creating community, and church planting.
Lessons from headstrong youthful days to faithful husband, father, and grandfather.
Why not taking risks is the riskiest course of action.
Farmer, educator, and inventor shares insights on family businesses.
Do this six days a week until you die, and you're guaranteed to be rich!
Spending time wisely and moving with purpose toward your mission.
Joel Salatin on regenerative agriculture, food freedom, and building resilient communities.
Strategies and practices for helping train boys early to become good men.
Highly decorated special operations veteran Kyle Lamb on meekness, faith, and family.
Having too many good things is a threat to the best things. Drastic measures to focus.
World traveler's search for truth across religions and continents.
Growing into a leader that serves something bigger than yourself.
Church preparedness and serving the community during crises.
Journey from thinking you're worth more to gaining real skills and abilities.
How grit and effort matter more than talent in military, business, and relationships.
One year anniversary reflections and what to expect next on the podcast.
Advice for men experiencing career changes and transitions.
Career educator on escaping traditional schooling and empowering families.
How fathers can take leadership in their families and education.
Finding true healing from PTSD and building a meaningful post-military life.
Strategies for helping Christians thrive in a hostile cultural environment.
Dr. Anthony Esolen on masculine strength, faith, and the importance of strong men.
American painter and martial artist on art, masculinity, and Christian culture.
Homesteader on health transformation, food freedom, and productive households.
Marine Corps officer on masculine discipleship and overcoming pornography.
What it means to be one who fights and lays it all on the line.
Rachel Beck is an expert in holistic nutrition and is the owner of Rachel Beck Wellness, where she helps spiritually-minded, successful women simplify their lives so they can re-prioritize their...
Men as leaders who protect the weak and cultivate dangerous capacity.
The only way to become more dangerous is to train for it.
Bill Rapier a former Navy SEAL and the owner of American Tactical Shooting Instruction. He retired from the military after 20 years of service, runs multiple small businesses, and now lives in…
Three things Nathan wishes he'd been told before starting his construction business.
Easy practical steps for starting your construction company or any small business.
Practical tips for health and fitness regardless of ability.
Former professional baseball player on connecting faith and business.
How to acquire productive property and build margin in your life.
Dealing with inflation and lessening its impact through production.
Going in on acreage with families and building intentional community.
Teaching daughters contentment and leading children in godly living.
Hostage rescue specialist's perspective on school shootings and Christian response.
Building physical and mental toughness in kids and its socioeconomic impact.
Brand architect and filmmaker on hustle, persistence, and building brands.
What are you doing to give your wife rest from her work?
Breaking out of small thinking and embracing generational vision.
How close calls on deployment enable trust in God's plan.
How family worship prepares kids to participate in church.
Church used to be central to families and society. Why it still matters.
Author of Durable Trades on determining the health of your family.
Why don't more Christians take bold risks for their family and community?
Why Nathan's family bought land and moved into a renovated school bus.
How personal life and business life affect and inform one another.
Why you should lie-proof your life and how lies damage relationships.
In this episode, Nathan has an in-depth discussion with Pastor C.R. Wiley on the importance of mechanical competency, personal agency, and strategies for how families can be more productive and...
Living boldly requires taking risks—it's crucial to true faith.
Christian men must be diligent in protecting their families.
Nathan's experience with brain analysis, therapy, and training.
What is the role of violence in a Christian’s life? Aren’t Christian’s supposed to always turn the other cheek? In this episode, Nathan argues that a pacifist view overlooks a true definition of...
How can we produce the next generation of innovators and game-changers in society? By fundamentally changing the way that we educate our kids. In this episode, Nathan discusses the benefits of...
Current conversations about the gender pay gap tend tend to focus on one thing: money earned within one generation. But the reality is that men and women can accomplish achieve much more through...
How can parents raise strong, godly sons in a world rampant with sexual immorality? Nathan's church sought out wisdom on this question, and Pastor Toby Sumpter from in Moscow, Idaho offered to…
Our culture is in chaos because we are ignoring God’s standard for sexuality and sexual purity. More importantly, sexual sin destroys our homes, which are critical for building fruitful churches…
What does “mental toughness” actually mean? It seems like a lot of people talk about having it, but how should you go about getting it? In this episode, Nathan discusses his experience of dealing...
Did you know that consistently undercharging in your business steals from your family? When you work with integrity and deliver high-quality products and services to customers, you should be paid...
When you look back on the past year have you taken risks or have you played it safe? What has been the fruit of those decisions? In this episode, Nathan reflects on how trusting God’s providence...
What does it take to actually achieve our goals? For one reason or another, most people never accomplish the things they say they will. It's one thing to talk endlessly about future plans, and...
What do you think about when you hear the word aesthetics? Do you want to check out or are you intrigued? In this episode, Nathan breaks down how focusing on aesthetics can enrich every aspect of...
Before you can work well with others, you need to focus on improving yourself. That counterintuitive fact separates terrible companies from thriving ones, and enables self-aware leaders to…
Many people have a difficult time interacting with people—in family, at work, on social media, and in everyday life. But people skills are crucial for building relationships and developing agency.…
Americans waste about two days a year just looking for misplaced things—keys, wallets, phones, etc. Disorganization eats away at our time and makes it impossible to hit our targets for each day. In...
True agency equals freedom. General competency is more valuable than obsessive mastery in just one area. In Episode 1, Nathan starts to unpack what C.R. Wiley calls the four languages of agency:...
Why should you listen to Nathan Spearing? In Episode 0, Nathan unpacks the pivotal moments in his life and career that led him to leave special operations, start a bespoke construction company,…
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