25. What Are We Actually Aiming At? Setting Goals That Shape Who You Become

25. What Are We Actually Aiming At? Setting Goals That Shape Who You Become

Author: The Uncommon Man August 6, 2026 Duration: 50:19
Send us Fan Mail What are we actually aiming at? Goals are a good servant but a terrible master, and we need a mission before we need a goal. Discipline without a target is just motion with no direction. What SMART goals actually mean, why review and adjustment matter more than the goal itself, and a challenge to set one goal in four areas together, spiritual, physical, family, and work. Success was never measured by what we accumulate. It's measured by who we're becoming. YouTube Instagram F...

You'll find a different kind of conversation here on The Uncommon Man. This isn't about surface-level tips or quick fixes; it's a space dedicated to the deeper, often challenging work of building a meaningful life anchored in faith. Each episode feels like a genuine discussion among men who understand the complexities of modern leadership, whether that's within the walls of a home, at work, or in a local community. The focus is on practical spirituality-how to actively walk with Christ through everyday decisions and struggles. You'll hear honest stories about the pursuit of excellence, the necessity of accountability, and the real effort it takes to grow into a stronger, more purposeful individual. This podcast operates from the belief that true strength is forged in community and through vulnerability, not in isolation. It's for any man looking to move beyond the common path and engage with a journey of intentional growth, where encouragement and real talk go hand in hand. Tune in to find a resource that feels less like a lecture and more like a candid, supportive dialogue for those committed to leaving a lasting, positive impact.
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27. Pride, Correction, and the Need to Be Right [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:47
Send us Fan Mail In this weeks episode, Devin and Jon talk about pride. The obvious kind and the kind that hides behind insecurity or independence. They talk through where it actually comes from, why refusing help or nee…
26. The Power of Godly Wisdom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:41
Send us Fan Mail Being smart and being wise are not the same thing. Jon and Devin break down what wisdom actually is, the difference between godly wisdom and worldly wisdom, and practical steps to actually grow in it. So…
24. You Say God Is First, Your Priorities May Say Otherwise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:43
Send us Fan Mail A priority list only means something if you actually live by it. What gets your time, what gets pushed to tomorrow, what gets the first fifteen minutes of your morning, that tells the real story, whether…
23. 7 Things That Keep Men From Really Following Jesus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:04
Send us Fan Mail Some men walk away from the faith. Some never really arrive. Some sit in church every week and never actually follow Jesus. Seven reasons why, and every man thinks he's the exception. Knowing about Jesus…
22. Taking Up Your Cross Daily With Real Surrender [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:16
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we break down Luke 9:23-27. We talk about what it it is commonly thought to mean, and what it actually means to deny yourself, die to control, and follow Christ. A choice that we have to…
21. The Comfortable Life Is Keeping You From Your Purpose [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:09
Send us Fan Mail This episode breaks down what passive living actually looks like, why comfort became the goal in the first place, and what God actually called men to do with their lives. Spoiler: it wasn't to float. The…
20. How Christian Men Can Face Doubt Without Quitting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:58
Send us Fan Mail Thomas doubted. David lamented. Peter sank mid-miracle. The strongest men in Scripture had moments of deep uncertainty, and none of them kept it to themselves forever. Why doubt is common, why men hide i…
19. Anxiety And The Peace That Doesn't Make Any Sense [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:23
Send us Fan Mail Most men are walking around anxious every single day and have no idea what to do with it. The difference between stress and anxiety, why God's grace covers even this, and three practical ways to start ma…
17. From Murderer to Apostle — What Made Paul Uncommon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:12
Send us Fan Mail The Apostle Paul went from actively hunting and consenting to the deaths of Christians to writing nearly half the New Testament. In this episode, we break down what actually made Paul an Uncommon Man: hi…