Kyle Caskey, former multi-sport athlete at Texas A&M, and experienced college and NFL football coach, joins the podcast to discuss life on and off the football field. We begin by breaking down what it's like to coach professional athletes, along with how he has worked with a bevy of talented running backs. Next, we dive into how he pursues draft-worthy players - not solely based on their athleticism, but their character. And lastly, we unpack how Kyle has blended his home life into his work life, in an effort to always uphold his priorities. Whether it's coaching NFL football stars, or raising his boys in an intentional way - we can all take a page out of Kyle's playbook to simply look at where our feet are, and be there. Be RIGHT there. Connect with Kyle: - on Instagram: @coachkylecaskey - on Twitter: @CoachKyleCaskey Website: kylecaskey.com The Sidelines Podcast: thesidelinespod.com All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sam Eldredge, Executive Editor of the And Sons Magazine, joins the podcast to discuss the major themes and goals of his team's ministry. Sam and his team offer a road map for those who want to understand the masculine soul, not necessarily from a teacher's point of view, but from a student's. Through open conversations about adventure, beauty, God, and deep engagement with the world, And Sons enlightens men in their 20s and 30s to the possibility of pressing into the moments that are difficult and finding their place within a much larger story. On the cusp of launching this original magazine, and summarizing the dialogue from tough questions in the midst of big decisions, Sam and his dad, John Eldredge, co-wrote the book Killing Lions: A Guide Through the Trials Young Men Face. Continuing to lean into challenges, whether we seek them out or not, Sam and the And Sons gang offer up stories of becoming men of great character and great quality. Connect with Sam and the And Sons team: - on Instagram: @andsonsmagazine - on Twitter: @andsonsmagazine - on YouTube: And Sons Magazine Website: www.andsonsmagazine.com Podcast: www.andsonsmagazine.com/podcast To purchase Sam's book, Killing Lions: Amazon - Killing Lions Killing Lions short films: Wild at Heart - Films - Killing Lions All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jonathan Rios, licensed psychotherapist and mental coach, joins the podcast to WAKE US UP. We start by discussing the professional practice of psychotherapy, and how his company aims to create systemic internal change that will ultimately lead to external change in men. From there, we summarize the reasons why, as men, we have forgotten who we are in today's age of decadence and fatherlessness. Amidst mind-blowing statistics and a legendary breakdown of The Lion King's plot, this all leads to the unpacking of the first 3 chapters from his recent book, Primal Virtues for the Modern Man. By encouraging us to voluntarily take the hard path, and fight for what we love unapologetically, Jonathan stokes the fire beneath our feet - guiding us closer to the fact that we are happiest when we see ourselves growing. Connect with Jonathan: - on Instagram: @jrios_therapy - on YouTube: Jonathan Rios Therapy and Professional Practice: Thriiv.co To purchase Jonathan's book, Primal Virtues for the Modern Man: Amazon - Primal Virtues for the Modern Man All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tony Schulz, Associate Athletic Director and Head of the Baseball Program at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, joins the podcast to bring his perspective on all things baseball. From favorite movie quotes to personal experiences, we discuss what we love about the game - as a player and as a coach. Tony also unpacks his team philosophy of "buying in" and what he believes the goal of every coach should be. On and off the field, we can all benefit from "buying in" to the fact that life is about more than wins and losses, and of course, that hard things are worth doing. Connect with Tony and CHCA: - on Instagram: @coachtschulz @chca_eagles_baseball - on Twitter: @CoachTSchulz @CHCABaseball Website: CHCA Athletics Website: CHCA Baseball The Sidelines Podcast: thesidelinespod.com All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Russell Klimas, Founder of Light & Lense Photography and a leader in the light painting community, joins the podcast. We begin by diving into the technical aspects of light painting, along with how he has selflessly pursued it, but then we dive into a topic that makes us all pause - cancer. Russ is a cancer survivor, and he shows tremendous faith and courage in our discussion that peeled back the layers of how it affected him. From the obvious physical toll, to the emotional and spiritual challenges it presented, Russ entered and exited his cancer treatment with an indescribable sense of gratitude and positivity. Take a dose of whatever this man is having, because the life he brings to everyone around him is contagious. Connect with Russ: - on Instagram: @lightnlense @russellklimasphoto - on Facebook: Light & Lense Website: lightandlense.com The Young Americans: youngamericans.org YouTube: Referenced "Happy" Dance Video YouTube: Referenced Tedx Talk YouTube: Referenced Jubilee Video - "Do All Cancer Survivors Think The Same?" All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

John Tibbs, professional singer/songwriter, joins the podcast to emphasize how we all need to fight for our mental health. Beginning with a conversation on the reality of depression, we dive into the topics of trauma, marriage, and surviving hardship. Forced to return home from an Uber ride to the airport, John's usual routine of 200 concerts per year was sidelined when the pandemic hit the United States last March. But even amidst wildly difficult circumstances, he has found hope and excitement in pursuing new ways to make music and engage with his supporters. Along with his southern roots rock sound and biblically-based lyrics, John shares how we can "control the controllables" and internally process our emotions in a healthy way. Connect with John: - on Instagram: @johntibbsmusic - on his website: www.johntibbsmusic.com - on Patreon: www.patreon.com/johntibbsmusic Referenced Instagram post: John Tibbs - Instagram post All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Erick Frost, Lead Photographer for Switchfoot and front man for his band, RORRE, joins the podcast to give light to the joy and gratitude that comes from pursuing your passion. We discuss his experience with Switchfoot, including his participation in Jon Foreman's wild "25 in 24" venture, along with the conception of his band, RORRE, and the purpose behind their music. Through a constant pursuit of his passion, Erick teaches us how we can flip our bad days and frustrating moments into chances to find, and further root ourselves in the most powerful force on the planet - love.  Connect with Erick on Instagram: @erickfrost, @rorreband or documenting moments in history for @switchfoot  Connect with RORRE: rorreband.com  Connect with Switchfoot: switchfoot.com  Referenced Documentary: Jon Foreman's "25 in 24" All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Beth Guckenberger, Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, joins the podcast to share stories of her reckless faith in the midst of uncomfortable circumstances. Throughout the existence of Back2Back Ministries, Beth and her husband, Todd, have relentlessly pursued orphaned and vulnerable children, aiming to provide them with holistic care that will open up more opportunities for the rest of their lives. Beth also shares pieces of her personal testimony that lead us all to believe that surrendering the outcome of our circumstances to God, and trusting that He is sovereign, can fuel us to move forward. Connect with Beth: recklessfaith.com Connect with Back2Back Ministries: back2back.org All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Andrew Waugh, fellow member of the Roebling Runners and avid ultramarathoner, joins the podcast to chat about the camaraderie within the running community. We expand on the logistics and mentality of running over 100 miles, most specifically in Andrew's recent 137.5-mile effort in the 2020 Ohio Backyard Ultra. Mo Weincouff and Jeff Landrum, two close friends and crew members, add to the conversation to bring some insight into how it all went down. As a result of this challenging experience, we reflect on how we can all fight against the enemy that tells us we can't accomplish incredible feats.  Connect with Andrew, Mo, and Jeff: - on Instagram: @awaugh, @moweincouff, @squirrel_rager Referenced 2020 Ohio Backyard Ultra Results: 2020 OBU Referenced 2021 Ohio Backyard Ultra: 2021 OBU Referenced 2020 Mid-State Mile: Greg Armstrong Finish  All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones.  Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ryan Berg, CEO and co-founder of the Aruna Project, joins the podcast to discuss the strength within our freedom. Through employment and holistic care, Ryan and his team relentlessly pursue and exhaust all options to provide lifelong freedom to sexually enslaved women. We discuss the process of making that happen, and how we can all press into hard things by looking at the life of Jesus. Connect with the Aruna Project: arunaproject.com All music for this episode has been provided by Midnite Jones. Support: anchor.fm/whybepassive/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app