Forging Heroes with Josh Jensen

Josh Jensen

The hero’s journey is a storytelling concept that has been used for centuries and while it is still a powerful tool today for filmmakers, authors and storytellers, the art of learning from these heroes has been lost. Forging Heroes is about regaining that vision of who you want to be and learning from the heroes who represent our goals. It is about defining heroism and why it is still a crucial element of society and humanity. Forging Heroes is about being empowered each day with new purpose and a connection to the soul.

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30. Understanding Moral Philosophy

Morality is at the center of every hero but understanding where it comes from is sometimes overlooked. 

Nov 23, 2020

19 min

29. Training the Hero

Training is a continual process and one of extreme importance. Learning to take the time to grow and expand our skills is what helps us become the best heroes we can be.

Nov 16, 2020

16 min

28. How to Develop Courage

Learning how to develop courage is the topic of this episode. One of the best things we can do is surround ourselves with supporting and loving people. This in turn strengthens our resolve and confidence which manifests into courage. 

Oct 29, 2020

16 min

27. Possibly the Most Important Heroic Quality

There is much to be learned from the great thinkers in our world. Simon Sinek is one of these. In this episode I talk about the most important quality a leader can have according to Simon and how it makes us better people.

Oct 26, 2020

15 min

26. A Deep Dive into the Call to Adventure; Oportunity v.s. Passion

In this episode we take a closer look at the first phase of the hero's journey and explore new principles of pursuing a life of meaning and fulfillment. 

Oct 22, 2020

18 min

25. Crafting the Perfect Hero

Finding role models in the movies we watch, the books we read and from those around us is a natural part of life. But applying what we learn from these heroes is not so easy. In this episode I discuss how we can craft a perfect role model that is worthy of our admiration. 

Oct 19, 2020

16 min

24. Defeating The Villain Within

The movie that we learn from in this episode is Secretariat, the story of the famous racehorse and his amazing owner. This story perfectly shows the battle within all of us, the struggle to defeat our faceless villain. 

Oct 15, 2020

18 min

23. Stoicism Continued

In this episode I use the example of several movies to emphasize the importance of understanding and practicing stoicism. 

Oct 12, 2020

19 min

22. Stoicism; the Birth and Meaning of the Stoic Philosophy

Stoicism plays a big part in our interpretation of the modern day depiction of heroism. The philosophy of the stoics originates in ancient Greece and the scholars of old. In this episode we learn about the philosophy's origins and how it has inspired the personal development movement. 

Oct 8, 2020

16 min

21. Harmony & Balance; The Essence of a Hero

Harmony is found when we develop our weaknesses and turn them into strengths,  face our fears and mature as well rounded people. Any good hero can be brave and bold but the truly great ones are those who discover harmony. Learn how this applies to the hero's journey and how we can discover this harmony and peace for ourselves.

Oct 5, 2020

20 min