Raising The Standard

In a pivotal moment during my daughter's playoff basketball game, I faced a choice that every man encounters: remain a passive spectator or step up as a protector. What started as a simple high school basketball game evolved into a profound lesson about masculine leadership, courage, and the God-given role of men in today's world.Join me as I share the raw story of how speaking up against unsafe play got me ejected from my daughter's game—and why the aftermath left me stunned. Through this personal narrative, we'll explore the critical difference between being a spectator in life and embracing our role as protectors of what matters most.In this episode, we dive deep into:- The moment-by-moment breakdown of a father's decision to speak up- Why the modern pressure to "stay quiet" is damaging our families and communities- How controlled strength differs from passive silence or uncontrolled anger- Biblical insights on the mandate for men to be active guardians- Why one person's courage can awaken the conviction of many- Practical wisdom for knowing when and how to take a standWhether you're a father, husband, leader, or man seeking to understand your role in an increasingly passive world, this episode will challenge and equip you to step off the sidelines and into your calling as a protector.This isn't just about a basketball game—it's about reclaiming the ancient mandate of masculine leadership in a world that desperately needs men to stand up, speak out, and protect what matters most.#ChristianMasculinity #Leadership #Fatherhood #Courage #Protection #BiblicalManhood

Ever feel like you're fighting a war on two fronts—one in your own head and one out in the world? You're not wrong. Every driven Christian man is in a spiritual conflict, but God has not left you without a strategy for victory.In this episode, we break down the ultimate goal God has for your life: the complete and total victory that comes when "Christ is all, and in all." Using the powerful transition from Moses to Joshua, we reveal the divine one-two punch for making God's promises a reality in your life.Stop being on the defensive and learn how to take ground for the Kingdom.In this episode, you will learn:God's Two-Part Strategy for Victory: How to combine the blueprint of God's Word (Moses) with the power of the Holy Spirit (Joshua) to achieve real-world results.Uncover the Enemy's Playbook: Learn to identify and defeat the three primary tactics the enemy uses to stop you: hidden compromises, deceptive alliances, and direct assaults.Define Your Mission: Understand God's true purpose for your life—moving from a place of weakness and barrenness into strength, dominion, and fullness.Practical Application: How to apply these spiritual principles to your daily life, your work, your family, and your internal battles.If you're ready to understand the war you're in and step into your calling as a victorious man of God, this episode is your battle plan.JOIN THE FREE EMAIL CHALLENGEUnlock The Power Of Your Full Potential with THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE CHALLENGE: This is a FREE 11-day email training that will equip you with the tools, mindset, and strategy to BE THE MAN God created YOU to BE. Learn to Access His Presence, Purpose, Power and Promotion.https://www.standard59.com/unfairadvantageOwn THE STANDARD Today, Get the breakout Bestseller THE STANDARD, Discovering Jesus as The Standard for Masculinity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Discovering-Jesus-Masculinity/dp/1734549300/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Listen to THE STANDARD on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B095J62CW2/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-259076&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_259076_rh_usFollow Josh on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/kingdomathlete/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdom_athletehttps://www.facebook.com/kingdomathlete https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YKo7liiUJ1jW6eCLVkJlQ

By the time I turned 50, I realized something: every hard lesson, every failure, every victory—it all added up to something worth passing down.So I started tracking them. 50 principles. 50 pieces of wisdom forged through real experience—not theory, not motivational fluff, but battle-tested truth from two decades in Entrepreneurship, Fortune 100 leadership, from building a marriage that lasts, and from raising kids who will carry the standard after I'm gone.I originally wrote these for my children. Practical wisdom I wanted them to have whether I was in the room or not. But the more I documented, the more I realized: every man needs this.This is The Standard—50 Kingdom principles every man must know.In this series, I'm unpacking the exact life lessons that built my leadership, developed my fatherhood, and strengthened my faith. These aren't abstract ideas. They're operational doctrine for how I live, lead, and fight every single day.Are you sick of generic advice like "read your Bible and pray more?" Then check out the Kingdom Driven Man Challenge for a 40-day protocol to rewire and reset your spirit, soul, and body.https://www.standard59.com/kingdomdrivenmanThis is for you if you want:Deeper connection with GodDominion in your home and marketplaceFulfillment of your potentialFavor and promotion in businessClarity on your calling and purposeThis is for you if you're tired of:The chaos withinInner conflict and strife at homeStress and disconnection at workShame at behaviors that don't align with who you really areFeeling like you're drifting instead of dominatingI'm releasing 5 principles at a time throughout this year. Each episode gives you my story, the biblical foundation, and one action step you can implement immediately. No fluff. No filler. Just the standard.If you're ready to stop drifting and start leading—this series is your blueprint.Subscribe. Raise the standard. Lead. Fight. Win.JOIN THE FREE EMAIL CHALLENGEUnlock The Power Of Your Full Potential with THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE CHALLENGE: This is a FREE 11-day email training that will equip you with the tools, mindset, and strategy to BE THE MAN God created YOU to BE. Learn to Access His Presence, Purpose, Power and Promotion.https://www.standard59.com/unfairadvantageOwn THE STANDARD Today, Get the breakout Bestseller THE STANDARD, Discovering Jesus as The Standard for Masculinity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Discovering-Jesus-Masculinity/dp/1734549300/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Listen to THE STANDARD on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B095J62CW2/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-259076&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_259076_rh_usFollow Josh on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/kingdomathlete/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdom_athletehttps://www.facebook.com/kingdomathlete https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YKo7liiUJ1jW6eCLVkJlQ

By the time I turned 50, I realized something: every hard lesson, every failure, every victory—it all added up to something worth passing down.So I started tracking them. 60 principles. 60 pieces of wisdom forged through real experience—not theory, not motivational fluff, but battle-tested truth from two decades in Entrepreneurship, Fortune 100 leadership, from building a marriage that lasts, and from raising kids who will carry the standard after I'm gone.I originally wrote these for my children. Practical wisdom I wanted them to have whether I was in the room or not. But the more I documented, the more I realized: every man needs this.This is The Standard—50 Kingdom principles every man must know.In this series, I'm unpacking the exact life lessons that built my leadership, developed my fatherhood, and strengthened my faith. These aren't abstract ideas. They're operational doctrine for how I live, lead, and fight every single day.This is for you if you want:Deeper connection with GodDominion in your home and marketplaceFulfillment of your potentialFavor and promotion in businessClarity on your calling and purposeThis is for you if you're tired of:The chaos withinInner conflict and strife at homeStress and disconnection at workShame at behaviors that don't align with who you really areFeeling like you're drifting instead of dominatingI'm releasing 5 principles at a time throughout this year. Each episode gives you my story, the biblical foundation, and one action step you can implement immediately. No fluff. No filler. Just the standard.If you're ready to stop drifting and start leading—this series is your blueprint.Subscribe. Raise the standard. Lead. Fight. Win.JOIN THE FREE EMAIL CHALLENGEUnlock The Power Of Your Full Potential with THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE CHALLENGE: This is a FREE 11-day email training that will equip you with the tools, mindset, and strategy to BE THE MAN God created YOU to BE. Learn to Access His Presence, Purpose, Power and Promotion.https://www.standard59.com/unfairadvantageOwn THE STANDARD Today, Get the breakout Bestseller THE STANDARD, Discovering Jesus as The Standard for Masculinity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Discovering-Jesus-Masculinity/dp/1734549300/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Listen to THE STANDARD on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B095J62CW2/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-259076&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_259076_rh_usFollow Josh on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/kingdomathlete/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdom_athletehttps://www.facebook.com/kingdomathlete https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YKo7liiUJ1jW6eCLVkJlQ

In this episode, we take a deep, honest look at diligence from 2 Peter 1:1–11 and why it matters so much for modern Christian men. Instead of hyping discipline for discipline’s sake, we slow down and explore a more biblical, heart-driven approach: earnest, focused application to what God has put in front of you.We walk through how Peter’s call to “add all diligence” exposes five quiet enemies that keep men stuck:PassivityFalse contentmentDistractionSuperficialityProcrastinationThis is not a hype session or a guilt trip. It’s a real, relatable conversation about what it looks like to be a man who takes his calling, character, and responsibilities seriously—without turning into a legalistic robot or burning out on religious performance.If you’re a Christian man who feels the tension between where you are and who you know God is calling you to be, this episode will help you:In this episode, we cover:What biblical diligence actually means (and how it differs from willpower-based discipline)Why Peter tells us to “give all diligence” and “be more diligent” in making our calling and election sureThe dangerous confusion between passivity and restful trustHow to spot false contentment that keeps you from growth, while still walking in true, Spirit-led contentmentPractical ways to resist distraction and give undivided attention to God’s calling on your lifeWhy superficial spirituality robs you of real transformation—and how diligence helps you go deeperHow procrastination (“I’ll get to it someday…”) quietly kills your spiritual progress, your leadership, and your impactSimple, doable next steps to begin practicing diligence today, not “later”Whether you’re setting goals for the new year, trying to break cycles of passivity, or simply wanting to grow as a Christian man, husband, father, and leader, this episode will give you a biblical framework and practical handles to move forward.Who this episode is for:Christian men who want to grow in faith, character, and consistencyMen wrestling with passivity, distraction, and procrastination in their spiritual lifeBelievers who want to understand and apply 2 Peter 1:1–11 in a practical wayAnyone looking for a Christ-centered alternative to empty self-help and grind cultureIf this conversation helps you, consider:Subscribing for more content on biblical manhood, spiritual growth, and callingSharing this episode with a brother who needs a nudge out of passivityLeaving a rating/review to help other men find this contentJOIN THE FREE EMAIL CHALLENGEUnlock The Power Of Your Full Potential with THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE CHALLENGE: This is a FREE 11-day email training that will equip you with the tools, mindset, and strategy to BE THE MAN God created YOU to BE. Learn to Access His Presence, Purpose, Power and Promotion.https://www.standard59.com/unfairadvantageOwn THE STANDARD Today, Get the breakout Bestseller THE STANDARD, Discovering Jesus as The Standard for Masculinity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Discovering-Jesus-Masculinity/dp/1734549300/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Listen to THE STANDARD on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B095J62CW2/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-259076&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_259076_rh_usFollow Josh on Social Mediahttps://www.instagram.com/kingdomathlete/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdom_athletehttps://www.facebook.com/kingdomathlete https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YKo7liiUJ1jW6eCLVkJlQ