Episodios

  • How to Build a Good Reputation
    Jul 23 2024

    A reputation is one of the most important things a godly young man will ever have. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the importance of reputation and focus on how to build a good reputation. Specific topics include:

    • What your reputation can affect
    • What the Bible has to say about reputation
    • Traits you need to build a good reputation
    • How fast you can lose your reputation
    • Various reputations to avoid

    And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

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    30 m
  • Be Intentional With Your Money
    Jul 16 2024

    Almost no one likes the word "budget." But in this episode, Joe & Will discuss the nuts and bolts of budgeting, and why being intentional with your money is what godly young men should do. Specific topics include:

    • Why does how you handle your money matter?
    • Why you MUST plan for your family's future
    • A step by step discussion on how to do a budget
    • The difference in fixed costs and variable costs
    • What is a surplus vs. a deficit?
    • What happens if you're not intentional with your money

    And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

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    33 m
  • The Importance of Building Testosterone
    Jul 10 2024

    Testosterone is declining rapidly among young men during today's times. In this episode, Joe & Will tackle the subject of building testosterone in men and why it's important. Specific topics include:

    • The testosterone crisis
    • Why does this even matter?
    • True masculinity vs. the world's version
    • Signs of low testosterone
    • Various ways to build testosterone
    • The importance of sunlight, sleep, exercise, and other things
    • How to reduce stress

    And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

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    31 m
  • Postmodernism: Is Truth Relative or Objective?
    Jul 2 2024

    The concept of truth is completely under attack in our society today. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss postmodernism and whether or not truth is relative or objective. Specific topics include:

    • What is postmodernism?
    • Does there have to be an objective standard of truth?
    • Where does this leave us as a society?
    • What does the Bible say?
    • Ways this can impact your faith
    • How postmodernism can lead you to question Jesus Christ

    And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

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    34 m
  • Avoid THESE Types of People
    Jun 25 2024

    While we should never be rude or unkind to anyone, there are just certain types of people that godly young men should avoid. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss these types of people and why we should avoid them. Specific topics include:

    • Is this being too judgmental?
    • Character-defining traits
    • Avoiding the bad boy
    • Avoiding stupid people
    • Avoiding Mr. Gossip
    • Avoiding the boundary pusher

    And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org

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    26 m
  • Don't Accept Mediocrity
    Jun 18 2024

    Everywhere you look, our society is accepting and even praising mediocrity. In this episode, Joe & Will examine this issue and discuss why godly young men should strive for greatness and excellence rather than just settling for being mediocre. Specific topics include:

    • Where you see mediocrity on social media
    • Accepting mediocrity in academics
    • How mediocrity relates to society disincentivizing capitalism
    • Where you see mediocrity on a personal & individual level
    • Being intentional with every hour of your life
    • What can you practically do to not accept mediocrity?

    And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

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    35 m
  • Shortcuts Don't Work
    Jun 11 2024

    Modern-day society tries to convince guys to take shortcuts in a lot of crucial areas. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why shortcuts don't work and why godly young men should avoid even trying them. Specific topics include:

    • Why shortcuts can be so tempting
    • Different areas of life that offer shortcuts
    • How dopamine addiction fuels our impatience
    • How shortcuts can cause you to look down on hard work
    • Why the process matters more than the result
    • Why you respect yourself more when you don't take shortcuts

    And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

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    35 m
  • Healthy vs. Unhealthy Motivations
    Jun 5 2024

    Almost all guys are motivated by one thing or another. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what are unhealthy and healthy things to be motivated by. Specific topics include:

    • Is it good or bad to be motivated by guilt?
    • Is fear a healthy motivation?
    • The "chip on your shoulder" mentality
    • The problem with always doing things for other people
    • Pride & arrogance as a motivation
    • What is a healthy motivation?

    And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

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    30 m