Episode #119 - Why do men struggle?
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Summary
In this conversation, John Grdina and Greg Wanberg discuss the importance of helping fathers who are struggling and the power of transformation. Greg shares his personal journey of overcoming suicidal thoughts and finding purpose in helping others. They emphasize the need for men to break the cycle of negative behaviors and beliefs and take action to become the fathers and husbands they want to be. They also highlight the role of faith, scripture, and community in this process. This conversation explores the importance of fatherhood and the role of men in society. It emphasizes the impact that fathers have on their children and the responsibility they have to support and protect their families. The conversation also highlights the need for men to seek help and support, and the choice they have to be remembered as heroes or to pass their pain onto their children. Ultimately, it encourages men to live fulfilling lives and to answer to a higher purpose.
Takeaways
Men who are struggling should seek help and support to break the cycle of negative behaviors and beliefs.
Transformation and growth require facing and overcoming pain and challenges.
Believing in and visualizing the father you want to be can help guide your actions and decisions.
Faith, scripture, and community can provide guidance, strength, and support on the journey to becoming a better father and husband. Fatherhood is a crucial role that should be honored and embraced.
Men have a responsibility to be strong, supportive, and protective for their families.
The absence of a father figure can have negative consequences on children's lives.
Men need to seek help and support to overcome their own struggles and be better fathers.
Living a fulfilling life and answering to a higher purpose is essential for men.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:47 Greg's Passion for Helping Fathers
09:08 The Power of Suffering and Transformation
12:01 The Importance of Service and Purpose
19:54 Why Men Struggle to Take Action
25:09 Identifying and Overcoming Lies
31:01 The Role of Faith and Scripture
40:21 Visualizing the Father You Want to Be
44:07 The Importance of Support and Community
44:47 The Importance of Fatherhood
45:30 The Role of Men in Society
46:15 The Impact of Fathers on Their Children
47:31 Taking Responsibility for Your Family
48:47 Supporting and Trusting Other Men
49:45 Seeking Help and Support
50:45 The Choice to Be Remembered
52:03 Living a Fulfilling Life
52:52 Answering to God
53:37 The Consequences of Inaction
54:19 Gratitude and Friendship
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