Posts in Character & Purpose
Arena of Man Podcast Episode 23: J.J. Bleday, Miami Marlins 1st Round Draft Pick

J.J. Bleday was selected in the 1st round (4th overall) in the 2019 MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins. Beyond his incredible talent as a baseball player, J.J. is a great young man. In this episode J.J. shares his story and along the way we discuss pursuing your dreams and how we are called to make an impact through a life of sacrifice for those around us.

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How to Overcome the Obstacle of Doubt.

Are you struggling with doubt? If you’re honest, I bet you are. Or maybe it’s just me. It seems no matter who you are, where you live, or the “arena” in which you’ve stepped, every man struggles with doubt from time to time. Here’s what I’ve learned from my own experience that I hope will help you overcome your doubts and move you toward becoming your best as a man in every arena of life.

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Arena of Man Podcast Episode 21: Leaders are Readers with Stephen Prather

Reading. It's one of the greatest ways to gain knowledge and pursue growth, yet many men find it a struggle to become a reader. Stephen Prather shares the value of developing the habit of reading in the life of a man. If you're looking to be a leader, you must become a reader. This episode will show you how.

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Arena of Man Podcast Episode 16: Feed the Wolf, Be the Iron with Mike Yarbrough

There are many positive influences that led to the creation of Arena of Man. Mike Yarbrough, founder of Wolf and Iron (wolfandiron.com) is certainly one of the biggest. In this conversation, I sit down with Mike to discuss the story of Wolf and Iron, and what motivates him to help men be men. This broad conversation offers a ton for men looking to be their best in every arena of life.

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Arena of Man Podcast Episode 13: What can I do? Developing a Strategy for Self-Improvement.

The mission of Arena of Man is to encourage and equip you to become your best in every arena of life. But the question that every man must answer is, "What can I do?" In this episode, Andy shares his thoughts and strategy for self-improvement to help you step into the arena of becoming your very best.

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Arena of Man Podcast Episode 2: John Zeller Professional Baseball Chaplain

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with professional baseball chaplain, John Zeller, to discuss the importance of leadership in the life of a man, the role of mentorship in our pursuit, and how to develop a proper perspective when we face adversity. We also share stories of life with the Yankees.

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