Strong Towers

As we were about to wrap up this series on challenge, it was lovingly brought to our attention that we had yet to address one of the greatest challenges that men face -- the challenge of loving well. So, with the help of Brooke Ackerman, Tom, Mike, and Jon are happy to offer an initial conversation on the challenge of loving the woman in our life.

When we think of the word "challenge", we most often think of pushing our body to the limit. One of our friends, Nathan Bramblett, has a lot of experience with that and so we'd thought we'd invite him to join our conversation. You won't want to miss this!

Join Tom, Mike, and Jon as they take a look back at where they've come from and the challenges of pushing on.

What's harder than taking on a new challenge? Sticking with it! Join Tom, Mike, and Jon as they discuss the challenge that affects all others...the challenge of perseverance.

As we continue the series on Challenge, we thought it might be fun to think about how we think when it comes to mental challenges in a man's life. So join in as Tom, Jon, and their friend, TJ Bramblett, dive into the masculine mind.

In a slight departure from our usual format, we're proud to offer an excerpt from a recent conference at Christian Fellowship Church in which Jon Ackerman, his wife, Brooke, and Todd Bramblett (our guest on Spiritual Challenge) dive deeper into the topic of how we can challenge ourselves to be more aware of the reality that God is constantly with us and constantly communicating his truth and love to us. We hope you enjoy!

It's been a busy few weeks. And it's Mother's Day! As we finally get some much-needed time in the studio together, we also wanted to honor the amazing women we know. So to all the moms, wives, and incredible ladies in our lives, THANK YOU for who you are and how you've changed us for the better.

Take a deep dive into the waters of spiritual challenge and growth with our friend and mentor, Todd Bramblett. Why not start in the place where many of us, as men, are least comfortable with being challenged...and the least aware of where to begin?

In this opening episode on Challenge, Mike, Tom, and Jon recap their experiences competing in a Ragnar race this past fall and the various ways in which the event tested, hardened, and shaped them.

A much-shorter-than-usual message on the heels of Easter weekend as we conclude our series on friendship and prepare to launch into a new series on challenge.

In the final episode on masculine friendship, Jon, Tom, and Mike join their wives for a conversation on the importance of friendship, the value-add at home of men pursuing deep friendships with each other, and the richness of a connected circle of close companions.

In part 3 in this series on friendship, we're joined by our friend, Brian, who offers some phenomenal insights on how our pursuit of close friends has far-reaching effects on both ourselves and those we love.

Close friendships with a small group of guys have always been and continue to be an essential element of a man's life. Join us as we continue the conversation in Part 2, addressing both additional barriers and obstacles as well as moments of actual success!

One of the greatest desires of a man's heart is for close, lasting, meaningful male friendships. It's also one of the hardest things to find. Join the conversation as Mike, Tom, and Jon share stories and insights on this elusive topic.

We're wrapping up Part 3 of our Work vs "Work" series with special guest Erik Schlener of Root and Marrow Farm. Erik has an atypical job in 2019 and has some profound insights to share through his experiences of pursuing his passions through work.

Work can bring life and "work" can suck the life out of us. Join us for Part 2 of a three-part series on work as we share our experiences in attempting to find the place that "work" belongs in our life so that we can create more space for passion and calling.

Man and work have been intimately connected concepts from the beginning. Work seems to have the power to bring a man to life...or to suck it out of him completely. So what's the difference between "work" and work?

The final episode in a five-part series on Chasing the Dream. Check out the amazing story from Rich Neel as he talks with Jon about discovering deep-seated passions that defy easy resolution.

The third in a four-part series on Chasing the Dream. Get to know Jon Ackerman as he traces his story from a life of safety and security to one of never seeming to know what's around the next corner.

The second in a four-part series on Chasing the Dream. Get to know Mike Lara as he traces his story from fatherlessness to being fathered to being a father to his boys.