My Dad joins me for Part-2 of our Father-Son Bible Study. We focus on 2 Timothy 1:7, "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but one of power, of love, and of a sound mind."

The mighty Matt Austin joins me in this episode. Matt is the real deal: humble, honest, real. He's also a business owner and the chaplain for the Lake Country Dock Hounds, a pro baseball team in Wisconsin. He shares tons of wisdom from the peaks and valleys of life in this episode. You might want to take some notes as you listen to this one!

My Dad (Tom Zastrow) joins me in the first of this 3-part Bible Study. In this episode, we talk about Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

I got to sit down with the awesome Eric Forrestal a couple weeks ago. We originally met through the wonderful world of real estate. We discussed a wide variety of topics including but not limited to, Eric's life story, his company (Workforce Renegades), the DISC assessment, effective communication, and last but certainly not least: God. You can check out Eric's business by going to WorkforceRenegades.comEric spoke powerfully about how God has been working in his life lately, and how he's beginning to realize that God is always there for us if we would only have eyes to see it. Hope you enjoy this episode.

Michael Creed from Luminate Home Loans joins Adam Zastrow as they discuss the often taboo topic of MONEY, how to view it, and how to steward it wisely. Michael offers some very practical wisdom about creating a budget, saving, giving/tithing, and investing. If you have not checked out Michael's preview episode on Forging The Path, go to episode #28 on December 31, of 2023 to hear some of Michael's story. Also be sure to check out: closewithmichael.com for more information and resources about finances!

The second half of the conversation... Tommy Orlando sat down with me at Vendetta Coffee Bar to talk about church. Among other things, we discuss the following:Avoiding the common pitfalls of American church cultureWhat's required to create healthy church leadershipAdvice for men who are burned out on churchAlso, check out: https://www.vendettacoffeebar.com/ AND https://www.mercyhill.org/

This is not an exhaustive list, but it's a good start. Special shout out to Izzy, Cade, and Charly for helping me put this together. Things great dads say to their kids:I'm thankfulYou can do itI'm proud of youTell me moreI love youDo you want to hang outYou're beautiful! (daughters) You're strong! (sons)You're fun to be aroundWhat did I miss?

Tommy Orlando sat down with me at Vendetta Coffee Bar to talk about church. In this 2-part podcast, we talked about the following:How Mercy Hill Church beganWhat the journey has been like so farAvoiding common pitfalls of American church cultureChurch leadershipAdvice to men who are burned out on churchAlso, check out: https://www.vendettacoffeebar.com/ AND https://www.mercyhill.org/

We cannot be more than conquerors unless we're willing to enter the battle. This episode is based on the story of Jonathan and his armor bearer in 1 Samuel 13 & 14.Some key takeaways:1. Take Initiative – What is something you know that God has called you to do? Have you responded in obedience?2. Embrace Uncertainty – How do you respond when you don’t yet know the outcome or the results of a thing?3. Risk – Where in your life right now are you walking by faith?4. Go Unless You Get a No – What are some areas in your life in which you are being assertive? What are some areas in your life in which you need to step up, and confidently move forward?

Luke Rupnow joins me to share his story of how he came to Christ, the importance of biblical masculinity in our present culture. The conversation navigates through some of the cultural narratives surrounding masculinity and contrasts them with the timeless truths found in Scripture. We also discuss one of Luke's favorite Bible verses: Romans 8:28 - a powerful verse that speaks about how God works all things for the good of those who love Him. Join us as we unpack the implications and applications of this verse for our lives today.