Welcome to Brotherhood Forged! In this powerful episode, Paul and Joey kick off a new monthly series focused on Identity & Vision—helping men stop drifting and start defining who they are becoming.

This conversation unpacks:

• Why most men don’t fail from lack of effort—but from lack of clarity

• Six common traps men fall into (like isolation, perfectionism, and autopilot)

• Tactical fixes to become a more intentional husband, father, and leader

• How to write your own 2.0 Profile with vision and purpose

• Lessons from Chapters 1 & 2 of Chop Wood, Carry Water by Joshua Medcalf

📖 Bible Verse:

Proverbs 29:18 – “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”

💬 Reflection Questions:

• Where am I still waiting for permission?

• What 1% habit would change the game this week?

• Who am I becoming when no one is watching?

🛠️ Practical Tools:

• Weekly reset prompts

• A 10-minute daily anchor routine

• The “2.0 Man” visualization exercise

• Your personal “I am the man who…” profile

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In this reflective episode, Paul and Joey explore what it means to lead with urgency. Using recent tragedies—the Disney Cruise incident and Texas flood stories—they call us to wake up and live like today matters.

You’ll hear thoughts on:

• The danger of drifting through life

• Being spiritually ready at any moment

• The importance of saying what needs to be said—before it’s too late

• Psalm 90:12 and the wisdom of embracing the shortness of life

Today’s Call to Action:

• Say “I love you”

• Pray with your family

• Forgive quickly

• Say yes to what God is calling you toward

Featured Verse:

Psalm 90:12 – “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

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Paul and Joey are back — this time with Baby Theodore in tow — to share 5 powerful truths every man needs to live by.

From presence over performance to stepping boldly into your God-given purpose, this episode is packed with honest stories, tactical steps, and biblical insight.

Featured Verse: 2 Timothy 1:9

Topics Covered:

• Fatherhood

• Faith

• Marriage

• Legacy

• Personal Discipline

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