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The Thriving Man Podcast
3 Big Truths About Attention
Tired of constant distractions? Feeling like your phone has a magnetic pull on your hand?In this episode of Thriving Man, "3 Big Truths About Attention," we dive deep into why our ability to focus is one of our most powerful assets – and how you can actually improve it!Join David Maxwell from ThrivingMan.com, as we explore why attention is the real currency of life, how it brings meaning and power, and practical ways to train your focus like a muscle.Stop letting your attention be controlled and start building a thriving life....
2025-06-17
13 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Insecurity's Natural Enemy
Insecurity’s Natural EnemyWhat if there was a natural enemy to insecurity? Something that automatically conquers your insecurity and takes it away? In this video, David from Thriving Man reveals the powerful truth he discovered that’s been transforming his life for 28 years: the more you discover how you are designed, the more secure you become as a man.We often focus on our flaws, but the secret to conquering insecurity isn't to fight it directly. It's about shifting your focus to your unique, God-given design. Just like we naturally adapt to new technology, we c...
2025-05-27
10 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Releasing the Need for Approval: Letting Go of What Others Think
In this powerful episode, David Maxwell of Thriving Man tackles a struggle many of us face: releasing the need for approval and letting go of what others think.Introduction: The Trap of Seeking ApprovalDavid opens with a relatable illustration: trying to impress a professional drummer while playing in a band, highlighting how easy it is to get caught in the trap of focusing on what others think. This desire for external validation can prevent us from truly living as the men we were designed to be. This episode, part of the Insecurity Series, is...
2025-05-20
11 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Unleash Your Courage Living with a Spirit of Adventure
Ready to boldly go where you've never gone before? Just like Captain Kirk on the Enterprise, there's a spirit of adventure inside each of us that yearns to connect with the unknown. But often, life feels less like a starship and more like being stuck in orbit, held back by the gravity of fear and insecurity.In this episode of ThrivingMan.com, join David Maxwell as we explore how to Unleash Your Courage: Living with a Spirit of Adventure. We'll dive into why that adventurous spark seems to fade as we get older and how to reignite...
2025-05-13
10 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
From Self-Critic to Self-Cheerleader: 3 Lessons from Uncle Iroh & Fire Lord Ozai
From Self-Critic to Self-Cheerleader: 3 Lessons from Uncle Iroh & Fire Lord Ozai➡️ Tired of the negative voice in your head? Learn 3 actionable steps to go from constantly criticizing yourself to becoming your own biggest cheerleader! We're using the iconic contrast between Uncle Iroh and Fire Lord Ozai from Avatar: The Last Airbender to show you how.Hey Thriving Men! David Maxwell here from ThrivingMan.com. We're tackling insecurity head-on!Learn why your inner "idiot" is holding you back and how to cultivate self-compassion. We'll analyze Iroh's wisdom and Ozai's negativity to unlock the secrets to s...
2025-05-08
11 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Stop Blaming, Start Owning! 4 Keys to Take Control & Crush Insecurity
Stop Blaming, Start Owning! 4 Keys to Take Control & Crush InsecurityTired of saying "it's not my fault"? We all do it, often without realizing it!Learn the 4 crucial keys to owning your journey, taking radical responsibility, and finally letting go of insecurity and the need for perfectionism.Welcome to ThrivingMan.com! I'm David Maxwell, helping you conquer chaos and thrive. This is the FIX for insecurity we've been diagnosing! Learn why taking responsibility (even when it's hard - my first job story!) is the ultimate power move.In...
2025-05-06
12 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Self-Hatred ≠ Humility: Unmask Your True Worth
Self-Hatred ≠ Humility: Unmask Your True WorthEver notice those overpowered anime characters? Take Jin Woo from Solo Leveling. He starts out weak and becomes a total boss, yet he often still doubts himself.A lot of people think that's humility, but it’s not. True humility isn't about thinking you're less; it's about being secure enough to think of yourself less and focus on others.I'm David Maxwell from thrivingman.com, where we help you conquer the chaos and build a truly thriving life.Today, we're tackling a common trap: mistaking self...
2025-04-29
10 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why “Thinking Less" of Yourself is Self-Sabotage
Why “Thinking Less" of Yourself is Self-SabotageHey, it's Reese Maxwell here, and welcome back to the series on insecurity!If you're new here, make sure you hit that subscribe button and the bell notification so you don't miss out on future episodes where we dig deep into understanding and overcoming the things that hold us back.Last week, we talked about the draining trap of external validation. Today, we're tackling another sneaky form of self-sabotage: thinking less of yourself.We often hear the "suck it up" mentality, the idea that be...
2025-04-24
13 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Chasing Shadows: Why Outside Approval Never Fills You
Chasing Shadows: Why Outside Approval Never Fills YouEver nail that promotion, graduation, or win that award you thought would finally make you feel... satisfied? And then... crickets? You're not alone.Welcome to Thriving Man, where we help you conquer the everyday chaos and build a truly thriving life. In this eye-opening episode, David Maxwell dives deep into why chasing external validation – the approval, praise, and achievements recognized by others – will always leave you feeling empty.We dissect the fleeting highs of milestones like graduations, job promotions, and bonuses, revealing why these "wins" ofte...
2025-04-22
12 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Ready for Marriage? Ask Yourself These Crucial Questions
The big question that keeps you up at night: Am I really ready for marriage? It's normal to feel unsure, and the idea of "readiness" can feel overwhelming. Join David Maxwell from Thriving Man as we cut through the cliches and explore what it truly means to be ready for this massive step. You don't need to be perfect, but there are key questions that can guide you. Today, we're dispelling the myth of perfect readiness and revealing the honest self-checks you need to determine whether you're on the right track for a...
2025-04-08
09 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
No More Awkward Silences: First Date Talking Points Revealed!
Let's face it, the first date can be exciting but also nerve-wracking, especially when those awkward silences creep in. What do you even talk about?First dates don't have to be a minefield of awkward silences! On "No More Awkward Silences," David Maxwell of Thriving Man provides the essential strategies to spark engaging conversations and make a fantastic first impression. Discover how to prepare without overthinking, ask open-ended questions that reveal her personality, and rebound gracefully to keep the dialogue flowing. Get ready to unlock the secrets to confident and successful first dates!www.thrivingman.com...
2025-04-01
11 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
3 Ways to Find the Right Woman
How do you find the right woman for you? This is a question many men struggle with. However, they often focus on the outside stuff instead of the inside stuff.To find the right woman, we have to start by understanding a few key things that we will talk about in today's video. Understand the purpose of dating - Dating isn’t an end to itself - It is a means to an end - Relationships and ultimately marriageBe the Real You - If you aren’t au...
2025-02-12
10 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why Men Should Lead in Relationships
Why Men Should Lead in RelationshipsToday we are unveiling a new process for the podcasts. We are switching to shorter segments that are more focused. We made the change after getting feedback about what works best for many of the men in the audience. David and Reese will each do a show for around 8-10 minutes each week. They will be focused and easy to connect with on a busy schedule.We are starting by focusing on relationships.Men should be the leaders in their relationships with women. David discusses...
2025-02-04
09 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Core 4: The Building Blocks of a Fulfilling Life
Helping you Build a Thriving Life and Conquer Your Everyday ChaosThis week, Reese and David share stories about their journeys of self-discovery, realizing that true success comes from within. Their focus this week is how personal growth is essential for a fulfilling life. They preview the four core areas of personal development and how inner work can lead to a practical strategy for building a better you.Inside Out: The Common Denominator in every area of life is YouThe Myth of Outward SuccessChasing external validation and...
2025-01-15
25 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
How Values Direct Our Lives
What motivates you in life? What helps you have the energy and perseverance each day to keep going?We all have different motivations. Some are selfish, and some are altruistic, but they often come down to our values. What we value will ultimately motivate us in our lives.We want to do the work to recognize our values so we can focus on them and let them empower us to live a thriving life.On today’s show, we discuss how values direct our lives and keep us from getting distracted or off co...
2024-11-27
28 min
Max Talks
Desire
Listened to a clip from Pastor David Oyedepo Jnr and I gave my thoughts Hope it inspires you and Please share to someone.
2024-09-06
18 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Creating a Tailored Mindset
Have you ever had something you wore that fit perfectly? That feeling is like no other. You are confident and you feel great every time you wear it. Why is that? Because it fits you perfectly. When you get clothes that are tailor-made or feel like it, you feel incredible.The same thing happens with our minds. When we build a mindset that fits us, we feel more confident and can positively move through life no matter the circumstances.This week’s show discusses how to create our own tailored mindset. A mindset that isn’t so...
2024-09-04
24 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Thriving Man Encore Episode: Actively Giving Up - Avoiding the Uncomfortable
We have been traveling a lot this month and thought playing a popular episode again would be good. This episode deals with one of the key ways we avoid the uncomfortable. We escape. Escapism is a way of actively giving up and we help you deal with it in this episode. When things are hard or uncomfortable many of us give up but in an active way. We don’t quit but focus on other areas of our lives to avoid the hard areas. This happens especially when we feel confused or insecure.In this ep...
2024-07-31
25 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Confident People Make Adjustments
Life often never goes as we planned. Many of us had dreams as kids of what we wanted to be when we grew up. Most of us change those many times before we become adults. No one’s life goes according to their first initial plan. Why is this? Because we all make adjustments as we grow. We learn about ourselves and we mature in our values. Adjusting to life is part of living life well. We adjust to things like jobs and relationships. Having confidence doesn’t mean we get everything right. It means we have an a...
2024-04-24
40 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Building Your Confidence: How to be the Main Character of Your Own Life: Main Characters Keep Their Focus
Being the main character of your own life and building confidence only happens when you have focus. Our focus on the why behind our lives really does matter. Too often we are so busy living life that we never think about why.We call this survivor mode. A way of life for too many of usWe have to start living with purpose in the face of the busyness of lifeBusyness is a distraction and deception for too many of usWe want to escape the survivor mode by focusing...
2024-04-17
39 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Building Your Confidence: Being the Main Character of Your Own Life: Confident People Make Choices and Take Action
“Action is the currency of a life well lived.”This truth shows up in our lives every day. We must take action in our lives and not just wish things would change. Without action, there won’t be change and many aspects of life wouldn’t happen. We all must take action if we want to live our lives well.We are talking on today’s show about building confidence and being the main character of our own lives. To do this, we must make choices and then take action. Choices always precede action and action mus...
2024-04-10
38 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Building Your Confidence: Being the Main Character of Your Own Life: Confident People Are Self-Aware
Building Your Confidence: Being the Main Character of Your Own Life: Confident People Are Self-AwareWe’ve all had those moments where reality slapped us in the face. Mine was an anniversary picture where I looked like I needed a man bra. It was not a pretty site and it woke me up to reality. My self-awareness had woken up.We all need to have a healthy dose of self-awareness to grow in our confidence. Being the main character of our lives means taking full responsibility for ourselves and our actions. Without self-awareness, we can't ta...
2024-04-03
39 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
MANIME: Manly Lessons from Anime: Rising of the Shield Hero Part 4: The Realities of Compassion
Welcome to another episode of Manime Month where we learn manly lessons from Anime! We have loved doing these shows and if you enjoy them, let us know what shows you’d like us to use for future Manime months!Today on the show we look at the realities of compassion and how Naofumi showed compassion to people even when his feelings weren’t always thereAs men, we may not always feel things but we are good at getting things done. This is why we are great at showing compassion, but not always sympathy. Naof...
2024-03-27
40 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
MANIME: Manly Lessons from Anime featuring Rising of the Shield Hero Part 3: Rage vs Discipline
Rage is something we love in movies. When the main character goes into beast mode and takes all the bad guys down. We think of guys like John Wick who take out entire gangs for killing his dog. In “Rising of the Shield Hero,” Naofumi has the “Rage Shield.” This is a special power that he possesses that helps him win a bunch of fights. However, it does have a very high cost.For many men, rage is a common characteristic. They lose their temper and go at people or situations. For many, when they get angry and full...
2024-03-20
33 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
MANIME: Manly Lessons from Anime featuring Rising of the Shield Hero Part 2: Owning Your Backstory
Anime is one of the best genres when it comes to a backstory. They can change how you feel about one of the villains after a backstory. How a character chooses to live after their backstory is what often makes them the villain or the protagonist. Naofumi had a bad backstory in Rising of the Shield Hero, but how he dealt with it is what helped him become a true hero. Many of us have hurts and pains from our past. How we deal with them is the key to overcoming and being a hero...
2024-03-13
29 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Most Important Attitude Women Want in a Man
One of the biggest hindrances to a man’s growth is insecurity. One of the most important attitudes that women want in a man is security. Is there any wonder why we are having so many relational problems today? Too many men are struggling with their insecurity so they can’t bring a sense of security to the women they are trying to get close to. The problem for many men is they think being secure is being full of pride. This is because many men assume that men who are full of pride are secure. However, this isn’t the...
2024-02-14
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The One Ingredient to Become More Attractive to Women
What is the secret of becoming more attractive to women? Bigger biceps? Being flush with cash? Washboard abs? All of these may get you attention but if you want a deep meaningful relationship they won’t be the most attractive thing to a woman of quality. The most important thing you can do to become more attractive is to be AUTHENTIC.Authenticity is one of the most attractive things to women. In this week’s episode, we talk through why authenticity is so important and give you three things you can do to be a more authentic man...
2024-02-07
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Stop Sabotaging Your Own Goals
This week we are discussing how we can sabotage our own goals. This isn’t something we do intentionally, but we often hurt ourselves and our goals by not thinking through some key areas.We dive into the evaluation needed to come up with real goals and not just the common goals of everyone else.Then we have to evaluate our goals to make sure they fit our current needs.Evaluate Yourself - The Mirror Test - Be honest with ourselves without judgment - Get outside input...
2024-01-17
26 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Unraveling Your Resolution Wreck: Why Most Goals Fail and How to Triumph Instead
Are your resolutions and goals for the new year wrecked already? Many men barely make it through January with their resolutions. Why is that? Well, in this week's episode, we are going to look at why so many men are failing at their goals. The problem isn’t the goal but that too few men build a strategy around their goal. We will discuss why you need a strategy for your goal and what benefits you get from a well-thought-out strategy.1. Strategy forces your goal to become specific and take away the gl...
2024-01-10
26 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Top Episode of 2023 - Insecurity: The Mental Game
This week we highlight our Number 1 podcast episode of 2023.Take this opportunity to check it out and let's overcome our insecurity as men!Insecurity: The Mental GameThis week we are dealing with one of the biggest barriers to our success as men: insecurity. A lot of men deal with insecurity and they do it in ways we think of, but also in ways we don't think of. We will talk through the definition of insecurity and what it looks like. Then we will talk through some of the symptoms of...
2024-01-03
27 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
3 Lies that Stop Physical Success
One of the biggest things that hurts men when it comes to their physical health is lies. Not the lies that we see in society about healthiness, but the lies we tell ourselves.We are going to deal with the 3 biggest lies that happen inside the minds of men and how to fight them.Plus, we reference a song from one of David’s favorite 80’s bands. Leave a comment saying who it is if you know….Lie 1 - “I Can’t”Lie 2 - All or NothingLie 3 - Comparison
2023-09-13
27 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Insecurity: The Mental Game
Insecurity: The Mental GameThis week we are dealing with one of the biggest barriers to our success as men: insecurity. A lot of men deal with insecurity and they do it in ways we think of, but also in ways we don't think of. We will talk through the definition of insecurity and what it looks like. Then we will talk through some of the symptoms of insecurity. We will also share different stories of the different effects of insecurity.1.. Define Insecurity2. Symptoms of insecurity 3. Stories of Insecurity
2023-08-09
27 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Realistic Weight Loss Tips
Check out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingGet ready for Thriving Man Podcast NEXT WEEK!!Mental WorkJourney MentalityDeal with Your RootsDangerous food realitiesImprove your letter grade Food WorkSustainable Eating FocusFix the food firstCut portions downLearn to be satisfied and not fullHydrate Physical WorkFood Always Wins the BattleTake Guilt out of ExerciseFind Your MovementEveryday movementExercise and movement don't have to be expensive or something you hate
2023-07-26
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Power of a Dad's Words
You can be a Great Dad! Learn about my course Dads: Secrets to Success at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingMany people are living life with a longing for positive affirmation from their fathers. The problem is how hard it is for them. A majority grew up without a dad around. Some had a dad who didn't understand the power of his words and never gave that gift to their children. Many times it's because our dads didn't get it from their dads.
2023-05-31
33 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Power of a Dad's Words
You can be a Great Dad! Learn about my course Dads: Secrets to Success at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingMany people are living life with a longing for positive affirmation from their fathers. The problem is how hard it is for them. A majority grew up without a dad around. Some had a dad who didn't understand the power of his words and never gave that gift to their children. Many times it's because our dads didn't get it from their dads.
2023-05-31
15 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
2 Ways to Mess Your Kids up
You can be a Great Dad! Learn about my course Dads: Secrets to Success at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingOur role as dads is one of the biggest roles we have as men. All men influence like a dad when they mentor others. So in a way, every man acts like a dad at some point in their life.Dads are one of the most influential factors in their kids' lives and in society as a whole. The relationship with...
2023-05-24
31 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Common Traits of Successful Dads
You can be a Great Dad! Learn about my course Dads: Secrets to Success at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingBeing a dad is a massive responsibility for us as men. Many studies have shown the impact of a good or bad relationship with a father and how it affects our lives. I think we know this intuitively, but we are seeing the effects in society today.Any man can be a father, but not as many men focus on being...
2023-05-17
35 min
Hey Dad
Final Episode
Yes, the title of the episode is the reality. We are recording our final episode of Hey Dad.This isn't the end of us working together, actually its a new beginning.We explain it all in the episode, so check it out.After that, you can go subscribe to the podcast Reese will be joining David on.Thanks for a Great Run!!Reese and David
2023-05-08
28 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
3 Dangers of Routines
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingI'm a big fan of routines! I love having routines in many different areas of my life. When we want to incorporate specific habits, we can do them better when they are part of a routine. Routines are part of intentional living and we should embrace them.The problem with routines is they can become too important to us in our lives. As men, we need to take time...
2023-04-26
29 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
3 Ways Men Increase Their Power
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingToo often as men we don't often think about our own power. Not our power to pick something up or beat someone up, but our power for everyday life. We should ask ourselves, "Do I live powerfully, or do I survive?" Too many men are in survival mode and don't know how to live powerfully. We must live intentionally to live powerfully. This week's episode helps us find easy ways to...
2023-04-19
33 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Are You a Man or Muppet? Pt 2
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingAre you a man or are you a muppet? This week we are looking at what it means to be a man. This begins with us looking at our life and asking some important questions: "What direction do I go? Who am I on the inside?" The only one who can answer these questions is us. We decide who we will be each day with each little choice we make. We...
2023-04-12
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Are You A Man or A Muppet?
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingI'm a fan of the muppets since childhood when we would watch the muppets and their special guests each week. When my kids were smaller, we loved Muppet Christmas Carol and Muppet Treasure Island. In fact, we still watch them today. The 2011 movie "The Muppets" with Jason Segal and Amy Adams was a great return to classic muppet movies. Today's podcast title comes from a song that won an Oscar from...
2023-04-05
27 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
A Man's View of Money
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingHow much do you think about money? How much should you think about money? Money is a reality for all of us and as men, we feel this pressure because we feel an inner drive to provide.We want to be providers and we want to be successful at what we do but the danger is it is easy to let money control us and our decisions. I think...
2023-03-31
26 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
3 Attitudes to Combat Perfectionism
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingMen all over the world will struggle with perfectionism. This drive to be perfect has hurt a lot of men and caused them to lose a lot of their life. Men have the drive to do things and to do things right, but they have to watch out or they will fall into perfectionism. Each man needs to adopt a realistic view of perfectionism by changing their attitudes.Perfect...
2023-03-30
27 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
How to be an Authentic Man
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWhat does it mean to be an authentic man? The problem with this question is that every man is different so there isn't one overriding image of what a real man is. We have to remember this as we go on our journey of becoming a man. Our goal is not to be someone else, our goal is to be the man we were designed to be. The best way to...
2023-03-29
28 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why Some Men Never Grow Up
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingThe design of men is a powerful one. Men can fight wars, invent new things, and run major corporations, but also play in the playground with their kids all day. Men have a natural play instinct which is important for the development of them and their children. The problem is without proper development many men get stuck in the playing mentality and never grow up. Maturity is not the lack of...
2023-03-28
28 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Men and Their Shame
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingShame is a strange thing to talk about because many people try to deny shame or say we shouldn't feel it. Shame is real and it is a serious issue among men today. We talk about how shame hurts men but also bring out some of the positives of shame that we have forgotten as a society. The Negative Side of ShameShame is a hidden weight too...
2023-03-27
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
How to Improve Your Focus
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingFocus has been a struggle for men throughout the ages. If you read books from the past, men have always lamented the distractions of the world and this was before all our devices! The reality for every man is he must do the battle to have good focus. We must make our focus an important part of who we are as men, but more importantly, we have to make it part...
2023-03-24
27 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
3 Tips for Long-Term Success
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingToday, we are talking about the power of long-term success in our lifeThe most powerful men who leave the longest-lasting legacy in the world are the ones focused on long-term successAs men, we must not allow ourselves to get caught up in the quick-fix culture We must work to build a solid foundation for our life so success lastsYes, this...
2023-03-23
29 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Kids Aren't an Inconvenience
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingBeing a dad is one of the highest callings of a man, but that is getting drowned out by the negative shift toward children. Kids are seen as an inconvenience today and that attitude is affecting too many young men. Having children is good for us as men. Don't get me wrong, they are hard work, but hard work is what we do as men. One of the best things you c...
2023-03-22
33 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why Marriage Benefits Men
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingMarriage brings a ton of benefits to men. This isn't something many talk about in our hedonistic self-centered culture. People often focus on what marriage and family take away from us as men. Marriage isn't the end of who we are as men. Marriage helps men grow and expand their gifts. It challenges them in powerful ways and makes them better men.Encourages Our IntimacyOne of the...
2023-03-20
31 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
3 Truths to Build Intimacy with a Woman
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingIntimacy isn't sex! Today that must be stated because so many people misunderstand what real intimacy is all about. The best thing you can do for your relationship is learn how to create an atmosphere of intimacy with your woman. When men take the lead in the intimacy of the relationship, they have better relationships and stronger families, which makes a stronger society.Real Intimacy Comes with Commitment...
2023-03-17
28 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why Some Men Suck at Dating
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingThe guys who suck at dating are often dating for the wrong reasons. Their attitudes are focused on everything but the person they are dating. This hurts them as men and it hurts their ability to have close intimate relationships. Plus, they either won't go out on dates or they will have the wrong attitude for every date they have.The Ego FeedersSuccessful dates happen when both...
2023-03-16
27 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Being the Man Women Want
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingBeing the man women want does not start with thinking about what women want! It starts with us developing ourselves as men. Too many men are living their lives based on what they "think" women want. This leads to confusion and pain from painful breakups and divorces. Men must stop focusing on what women want and must start focusing on three key things to develop as men. As they do this...
2023-03-15
29 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
How Daily Consumption Choices Impact Long-Term Health Interview with Zack Shreier & Vincent Gudenus Part 2
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingZack and Vincent's Website - Lifestacks. Andrew Huberman Supplements VideoThorn VitaminsAt age 11, Zack was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The diagnosis forced him to take his health seriously from a young age. Zack took up long-distance running to maintain insulin sensitivity, but it soon blossomed into a passion. His running helped him discover the importance of eustress, the kind of optimal challenge that leads t...
2023-03-14
20 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
How Daily Consumption Choices Impact Long-Term Health Interview with Zack Shreier & Vincent Gudenus Part 1
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingCheck out Zack and Vincent's Website: Lifestacks. At age 11, Zack was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. The diagnosis forced him to take his health seriously from a young age. Zack took up long-distance running to maintain insulin sensitivity, but it soon blossomed into a passion. His running helped him discover the importance of eustress, the kind of optimal challenge that leads to feelings of motivation and flow, as a guiding p...
2023-03-13
26 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Break Free of the Grind
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingA lot of men are caught up in the grind and they can't get out. They are focused on surviving the week and making it to Saturday or Sunday or until they actually get a day off!This will wear us down and destroy us as men. We must break free of the grind. We do this by understanding the natural seasons of life. Just like our weather has s...
2023-03-10
33 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Building Deep Connections
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWelcome to the confident man podcastWe are more connected than ever as a society, but many men feel incredibly lonely. Why is that?Well, for many it's because they struggle to form deep connections. Men were created to have deep connections and in this show, we are going to find what deep connections are and how men can get better at them.Define a Deep Connection...
2023-03-09
25 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
A Man's Need for Friends
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWelcome to the confident man podcastAre you a lonely man? You may not be but the statistics show that men are feeling more isolated than ever. The best way to combat that is through strong friendships. With our hyperconnected and busy world, men's friendships have suffered. Virtual friendships have replaced real-life friends and it hasn't been good for men. We need good strong friendships. They can make us better men and...
2023-03-08
34 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Classic Literature and Men Part 2
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWelcome to the confident man podcastMarch Man Month focus continues and today we continue our talk on Classic Literature and Men with Louis Markos. Dr. Markos is an authority on C. S. Lewis, apologetics, and ancient Greece and Rome. He is the author of twenty-five books, as well as, the lecturer of the Great Courses course: The Life and Writings of C.S. Lewis. Today we continue to talk about the gr...
2023-03-07
31 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Classic Literature and Men
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWelcome to the confident man podcastWelcome to the Confident Man Podcast.March Man Month focus continues with today's show Classic Literature and Men with Louis MarkosToday on the show we have a special guest, Dr. Louis Markos. Dr. Markos is an authority on C. S. Lewis, apologetics, and ancient Greece and Rome. He is the author of twenty-five books, as well as, the lecturer of the G...
2023-03-06
28 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
No More Mr. Nice Guy
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingOne of the biggest dangers I've seen for men today is the pressure to sit down and shut up. Men are told they should comply and just be nice guys. There is nothing wrong with being nice, but the pressure to be nice is causing men to not stand up for anything. This is not how we were designed as men. We aren't called to get along, but we are called...
2023-03-03
32 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why Men Need Mirrors
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingMirrors in our life can serve a purpose for our development as men. There are things that we cannot see about ourselves that mirrors show us. We must understand that the mirrors in our life are the different avenues of feedback we have. If we aren't intentional about getting feedback, we won't be able to develop all of our gifts and abilities as men. A Mirrors PurposeMirrors h...
2023-03-02
32 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Need for Opinionated Men
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWe must understand as men that having a passionate opinion is goodOpinions vs PrejudicesOpinions are ours as we should seek themPrejudices are from others and don't take any thought or workOpinions are different from prejudices because they come from us and not from othersInfluences should come through the filter of our thoughts and working through them ourselvesDeveloping opinions help us develop who we are and that...
2023-03-01
29 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Building Intimacy with a Woman
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingBuilding intimacy with a woman starts with having a specific focus. We need to understand the place we are building the relationship. Intimacy is something that is built within the parameters of a committed relationship and this is why marriage is the best place to experience deep intimacy. If there is no commitment, then there is less motivation to be completely open and honest in the relationship. The great thing about...
2023-02-22
35 min
Hey Dad
The Baggage We Carry: Guilt
Today, we discuss how guilt weighs us down. We discuss the different types of guilt we carry and how to recognize it. Then we discuss some ways to deal with our guilt. Q of the Day= What’s the most amazing weather you’ve seen?MAIN TOPICThe Baggage We Carry: GuiltGuilt Type Number 1: Things you did that you wish you hadn’t (give example)Guilt Type Number 2: The things you wish you did that you didn’t (give example)You may be carrying this baggage if…Y...
2023-02-20
31 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Finding the Right Woman
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingFinding the right woman is something many guys spend a whole lot of time and money going after. They love the buzz of relationships so they keep going from relationship to relationship thinking they will find THE ONE! The problem is this is the wrong focus. If we want to find the right woman, we have to make sure we have the right mindset or we will be wasting our time...
2023-02-15
38 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
2 Keys to Become More Attractive to Women
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWe are talking about 2 keys to becoming more attractive to women. Every man wants to be attractive to women, but we often work on it from a man's perspective and not a woman's perspective. This has a bearing on both single men and married men. Your work in these two areas will help you grow as a man and be more attractive to women if you are a single man or...
2023-02-08
37 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
4 Keys for Personal Alignment
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingHave you ever wondered why we seem to have giant swings in life? It often feels like things are either going really well or they're out of control! Balancing all our roles as men can be difficult. Burnout and escapism are the common issues men deal with when life is out of control. The key to long-term success is bringing the key areas of our life into alignment. This...
2023-02-01
28 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
A Man's Core Mindset
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingDoes it matter what we think? As long as others don't know our thoughts are we really hurting anyone? We are! As men, our minds are key to our success in life. Our thoughts lead to actions in one form or another. Our thoughts affect us first and foremost. We must do the work to develop a strong core mindset. If don't do the work to build a strong core mindset...
2023-01-25
31 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why Men Don't Unplug
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingUnplugging from the hectic pace of life seems like a fantasy to many men today. They think things will slow down one day, but they often don't. The truth for us as men is If we want to win in the long term we have to learn to unplug. Unplugging isn't just sitting on our couch and doing nothing. Unplugging is dealing with the busyness of life in intentional ways so w...
2023-01-18
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Every Man's Unnecessary Baggage
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingMany men are living their life with unnecessary baggage. No, I'm not talking about our weight!! I'm talking about the reality of emotional baggage in men. Emotional baggage weighs us down and often changes the way we live and interact with other people. Men can try to ignore the reality of their emotional baggage, but it does affect all aspects of our lives as men. If we want to explore our...
2023-01-11
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Every Man's Overload Danger
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingTo live our ultimate adventure as men, we have to be aware of the overload danger. Too many of us will keep adding to our life to the point where we are overloaded. This hurts us, our relationships, and our purpose. Let's learn why we do this and what we can do to stop it. The Gradual CreepNobody gets overloaded on purposeWe excuse it with justificationsOverload's effect...
2023-01-04
31 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Our Personal Narrow Road
Start your new year strong! Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWe live in an overloaded society. We are overloaded with information and options. This can distract us as men from focusing on what is most important in our lives. In order to do this, we must learn to walk a different kind of road: Our Personal Narrow Road. This happens when we choose to live differently. We decide to figure out what is important to us...
2022-12-28
32 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Making Change Stick
Start your new year strong! Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.meCheck out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingChange is a billion-dollar industry. Men worldwide want to change but too often their change is short-lived and doesn't stick. Why is that? Are we just doomed to failure as men? Should we stop trying? The truth is change is possible for us but we have to do some things to help make it stick. We have to have the right mindset and approach the reality...
2022-12-21
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why Men Need a Personal Reboot Part 2
Get your free Personal Reboot Guide at www.theconfidentman.me Check out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWhat are you doing to make an impact in your world? As men, personal reboots are vital if we want to continue to grow and impact the world. How we live and who we impact with our lives are related to our growth as men. Reboots help us to get centered in our lives and live our priorities out. Here are some questions to help us with our reboot....
2022-12-14
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why Men Need a Personal Reboot
Check out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingAs we come to the end of the year, we often think about setting up goals and resolutions for the new year. This isn't a bad thing if we approach it the right way. Many men fail at resolutions and goals because they don't do the vital work before they set goals. Men need to take time to do a personal reboot each year. This is a time when they connect with their purpose and direction as a man.Personal reboots...
2022-12-07
31 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Every Man's Work Mindset
Check out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWork is not a four-letter word but it is often treated as something bad or evil in our society. This approach misses the positive benefits of work for us. The truth is men were created for work. When we work, it makes us better men in many different ways. How we approach work is also important. Our mindset for work is one of the biggest influences on our mindset toward every area of our lives. The Work AttitudeWe have...
2022-11-30
31 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Greatness of Gratitude
Check out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingIn honor of Thanksgiving, we are doing a special show on gratitude. Gratitude is something that is tough for everyone to show, especially men. With our sense of duty, we often take gratitude for granted. We don't expect it and we don't give it. This isn't healthy and it weakens us as men. Gratitude gives us incredible perspective and deeper meaning to our everyday existence. It also makes us better men and strengthens our relationships. Gratitude is great and it helps us be...
2022-11-23
29 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Men and Work
Check out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingAs men, we need work. Work is not just something we do each day. Work is something we were created for. Work is essential for men because it is a big part of their development as men. Our gifts and abilities are fine-tuned and built up through work. Work is honorable and we need to be careful that society's attack on work doesn't affect us as men. When we stop working, it isn't good for us as men. Work is something we were...
2022-11-16
27 min
Swindle’s Search for The Truth
¿Qué le ocurrió a Kirsty Maxwell ?
En este episodio grabado en octubre de 2022, Eva María Navarro y Lorena Soler Bernabeu hablan sobre la muerte de Kirsty Maxwell en Benidorm, en abril de 2017. Los puntos clave son:Las circunstancias conocidas sobre la muerte de KirstyLos testigos que todavía no han sido localizadosSaber si es tarde o no, para lograr respuestasAlgunos errores de la investigación inicialUn llamamiento para obtener informaciónPara más información, puede visitar la campaña de Kirsty Maxwell en el sitio https://twitter.com/kirstydeathlhelp.Para cuestiones relacionadas con este podcast, investigación u oportunid...
2022-11-10
21 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Power of Spiritual Men
Check out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingWhat do you think of when you think of a spiritual man? Do we need spiritual men? How are they different from any other man? On today's show, we are talking about the power of a spiritual man. We will talk about how all men have a part of them that wants to connect to the infinite. We will also deal with the reality of our practical side as men and why we are that way. We will then hit on some tips...
2022-11-09
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Myth of the Nonemotional Man
Check out more resources to help you as a man at David Maxwell CoachingThe lie that men aren't emotionalThe Appeal of StoicismStoicism - Indifference to pleasure or painThere is a danger in looking at emotion as a bad thingWe are emotional creaturesWe have emotions and we are better when we use themStoicism gives the illusion of complete controlWithout our emotions, we are missing out on a big part of our design as menThe Missing Power Men were designed to have emotionsEmotions were designed to power us as...
2022-11-02
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
The Realities of Physical Fitness
Find resources to help you live your ultimate adventure: David Maxwell CoachingAs men have gotten more passive in society we have seen the negative effects on our health. There is an overweight epidemic among men and we need to quit ignoring it and deal with it. Dealing with it starts with us! We have to take responsibility for our own physical fitness as men. The beginning starts not with our bodies but with our minds and how we think about fitness.The All or Nothing TendencyGo big or go home isn't a...
2022-10-26
30 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Increasing Our Mental Edge
Find more resources at David Maxwell CoachingOur minds are under attack as men. We have more distractions and things trying to take away our attention. Instead of blaming those things, we need to recognize them and do something about our own minds. The responsibility of our minds is ours as men. We have to make the decision on what we want our brain to focus on. This is important because what we think about ourselves defines how we act and allow ourselves to be treated by others. Men need to work to maintain their mental edge.
2022-10-19
31 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Strength From the Struggle: Interview With Joel Green Pt 2
Get more information about growing as a man at David Maxwell CoachingHere is the second part of our interview with Joel Green on the Confident Man Podcast. Joel is CEO of Pro Level Training and the National Director of Nike Sports Camps. He is a former professional basketball player and a renowned motivational speaker. After retiring from his career in professional basketball, Joel founded Pro Level Training (PLT), which has become a 7-figure company. He is an accomplished speaker and has spoken to thousands and delivered his own TED Talk. He recently released his first book, Fil...
2022-10-12
21 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Strength From the Struggle: Interview With Joel Green
Get more information about growing as a man at David Maxwell CoachingToday we are honored to have Joel Green on the Confident Man Podcast. Joel is CEO of Pro Level Training and the National Director of Nike Sports Camps. He is a former professional basketball player and a renowned motivational speaker. After retiring from his career in professional basketball, Joel founded Pro Level Training (PLT), which has become a 7-figure company. He is an accomplished speaker and has spoken to thousands and delivered his own TED Talk. He recently released his first book, Filtering: The Way to...
2022-10-05
20 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Why So Many Weak Men?
Find coaching resources at David Maxwell CoachingThe Link to the video I talked about in the opener: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wF3FX43F-7YWeakness is something many men struggle with today. I'm not talking about physical weakness but an overall weakness of character. This isn't something men have done on purpose. Men have been attacked and put down for over 50 years! We are seeing the effects today with men who are living weak lives because that is what has been modeled for them. However, you don't have to accept it...
2022-09-14
29 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Our Identity as Men
Find resources to help you grow as a man at David Maxwell CoachingThe definition of identity is "The condition of being oneself." The problem with many men is they aren't sure how to be themselves. Many grew up without a good example of a man so they are often figuring it out as they move through adulthood. They often live with a weight of insecurity and inwardly ask themselves, "Am I doing this right?" This insecurity is hurting men today because men without identity often hurt themselves, others, and society as a whole. We are digging...
2022-08-31
30 min
Hey Dad
ADULTING: Finances - Things to Avoid
Q of the Day= What is a hobby you haven’t done in a while you wouldn’t mind starting back again?MAIN TOPICHow important is money, should we think about money more or do we think it too much?Money is important, but it isn’t a purposeJohn Maxwell - “Money is a tool”Things to avoid with moneyImpulse buyingLoans/Credit CardsPeer PressureKeeping up with the Jones’Rushing“I deserve this”College Debt Money attitudes that help us live as smart adultsQ&AHow do I...
2022-05-23
32 min
Swindle’s Search for The Truth
'Why hasn't she come forward' - Brian and Denise (Kirsty Maxwell's parents)
In this episode Kay Page and Detective and crime expert David Swindle are joined by the parents of Kirsty Maxwell, who died in Benidorm in 2017.Key talking points include:Kirsty's parents frustration with the caseTheir hopes on what the podcast can achieveWho they want to come forwardFor more information, make sure that you check out the Kirsty Maxwell website - Kirsty Maxwell campaign -https://twitter.com/kirstydeathhelp.For enquiries related to the podcast, research or business opportunities, please contact kay@kay-page.com or david@davidswindle.com.**All music is royalty free...
2022-05-13
33 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Becoming a Better Dad: Interview with Kenny Dallas Pt 2
Here is the 2nd part of a great interview with Kenny Dallas of M46dads.comHe and Tim Sexton started M46 Dads with a heart to help men be better men and fathers.M46dads seeks to inspire and equip fathers to fight for the hearts of their children.They focus on creating a community for men:We are not meant to live isolated… dads operate best in community. M46 believes every dad needs more than a community, they need a brotherhood. We want you connected, because as Psalm 133:1 says, “How good...
2022-05-11
35 min
Swindle’s Search for The Truth
What happened to Kirsty Maxwell?
In this episode Kay Page and Detective and crime expert David Swindle discuss the April 2017 death of Kirsty Maxwell in Benidorm. Key talking points include:The known circumstances of Kirsty's deathThe witnesses that are yet to be tracked downWhether or not it's too late for answersSome of the mistakes that were made by the initial investigation.As well as an appeal for informationFor more information, make sure that you check out the Kirsty Maxwell website - Kirsty Maxwell campaign -https://twitter.com/kirstydeathhelp.For enquiries related to the podcast, research or business opportunities, please contact...
2022-05-06
48 min
The Thriving Man Podcast
Fatherhood is Hard: Interview with Kenny Dallas of M46dads.com
Incredible interview with Kenny Dallas of M46dads.comHe and Tim Sexton started M46 Dads with a heart to help men be better men and fathers.M46dads seeks to inspire and equip fathers to fight for the hearts of their children.They focus on creating a community for men:We are not meant to live isolated… dads operate best in community. M46 believes every dad needs more than a community, they need a brotherhood. We want you connected, because as Psalm 133:1 says, “How good and pleasant it is when brothers l...
2022-05-04
29 min
Swindle’s Search for The Truth
Who is David Swindle and what does he do now?
In this episode Kay Page interviews renowned Detective and crime expert David Swindle and introduces him, his experience and his work to listeners of Swindle’s Search for the Truth. Discussions include:Why David Swindle joined the police force and what influences him?What makes a good detective.How his experience with Operation Anagram has influenced his cold case review approach?This episode also features information on the first few episodes of the podcast.For enquiries related to the podcast, research or business opportunities, please contact kay@kay-page.com or david@davidswindle.com.**Al...
2022-04-29
29 min
Wednesday's With Wheels
What's your name is it Earl David Reed or Or David Earl Rreed
On this episode of Wednesday's with wheels I sit down with my good friend and comedian Earl David Reed He also host a afternoon talk show on radio 95.1 From 2 to 7 call the Earl David Resd show In this episode we talk about everything from his standup comedy career to his new radio show And how we all just need to understand each other better
2020-11-19
1h 03
A Day With Crime Podcast
Ghislaine Maxwell: Special guest Markeyse Mundy
Known as the mastermind behind the Jeffrey Epstein Scandal, Ghislaine Maxwell has denied it all. The daughter of a publishing tycoon, Ghislaine lived the life of a rich socialite. However once she met Jeffrey Epstein, she traded in the good life she had for one of a predator. Is Ghislaine the real mastermind behind Jeffrey Epstein? Is she innocent as she claims? Join us as well and Special guest Markeyse Munday Examine the case.GHISLAINE MAXWELLhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghislaine_MaxwellGHISLAINE MAXWELL CALLED "THE REAL MONSTER" VANITY FAIR ARTICLE
2020-10-10
1h 25
Maxwell Institute Podcast
The Book of Mormon’s ethic of mournful wakefulness, with David Charles Gore [MIPodcast #109]
The Book of Mormon has important things to say about how we say important things, according to David Charles Gore. He’s author of The Voice of the People: Political Rhetoric in the Book of Mormon (Maxwell Institute, 2019). Gore says it’s not enough to be in possession of the truth. We also have to know how to share it in ways that actually reach other people’s hearts. The Book of Mormon seems to be a cautionary history in this regard, calling readers to develop what Gore calls an “ethic of mournful wakefulness.” Gore’s Maxwell In...
2020-05-19
59 min
Maxwell Institute Podcast
The Koran in English, with Bruce Lawrence and David Peck [MIPodcast #72]
When the Qur’an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad, it arrived in the language of his place and time—Arabic. To this day, for virtually all Muslims whether Arab or not, the Qur’an only truly exists in Arabic. You can read an English translation, there are many to choose from, but the Qur’an is said to defy translation. In this episode, Bruce B. Lawrence of Duke University joins us to talk about his latest book, The Koran in English: A Biography. It’s part of Princeton University Press’s Lives of Great Religious Books series. We’re also joined in...
2017-11-03
1h 21
Maxwell Institute Podcast
The Koran in English, with Bruce Lawrence and David Peck [MIPodcast #72]
When the Qur’an was revealed to the prophet Muhammad, it arrived in the language of his place and time—Arabic. To this day, for virtually all Muslims whether Arab or not, the Qur’an only truly exists in Arabic. You can read an English translation, there are many to choose from, but the Qur’an is said to defy translation. In this episode, Bruce B. Lawrence of Duke University joins us to talk about his latest book, The Koran in English: A Biography. It’s part of Princeton University Press’s Lives of Great Religious Books series. We’re also joined in...
2017-11-03
1h 21