David Myles is a sought-after, award-winning international speaker, pastor, college professor, business leader, consultant, and radio co-host. David is the youngest of three and grew up in an Air Force family in Grand Forks, North Dakota. David struggled with his identity and self-esteem, as a teacher pronounced over him in middle school that he would never become anything, maybe at best, a garbage collector. David also grew up in a family with alcohol abuse, and starting in 4th grade battled chronic seizure disorder, struggled academically, and experienced a failed suicide attempt in his sophomore year of high school.
David was determined to not let those words and his challenges define him. David transformed into a State and National High School Track & Field Champion, NCII All-American, and seizure-free individual. An honor student and recipient of The President’s Award in one of the most prestigious seminaries in the world.
For more info or to book David to speak at your school, church or event, please visit www.1davidmyles.com
Daniel Grose is married to his wife Rachel & a father of 4 boys. As a young child, Daniel experienced trauma through both his Dad & step Dad. When he later got married, he was dead set on not being like his Dad. But he realized that avoiding the mistakes of your father alone, is not a winning strategy. He learned that he was operating out of his unhealed insecurities. The good news is, he has done the deep work to heal properly & renew his mindset around fatherhood. Today, he has built a loyal following on Instagram & is soon launching a coaching program to help other Fathers find the same healing he did & live in the best version of themselves.
IG: @honest_fatherhood
Josh Lashua is a father of 2 & husband to his wife Britt of 10 years. Together, they lead other couples in counseling & marriage building events. Their marriage is thriving & it isn't by accident...it is intentionally designed! Josh is leading his family with masculinity & a biblical approach toward his leadership role as a husband. He has created a brotherhood around him for healthy accountability, true friendship & community. He strongly believes we were not meant to do life alone, but with other like-minded men. It's time to create a brotherhood around us & become the best leaders we can, to our wife & children. This is God's design! Homework: Date your wife again, create your family's core values, find a brotherhood & invest quality time into your children to create an unbreakable connection that lasts for decades to come. It takes work, so get to work!
Isaac Full is an avid outdoorsman who loves to hunt, fish, hike, camp & bike. He is a husband & new father to his baby boy. After his best friend's life was taken by suicide in 2019, Isaac has become a strong advocate for suicide prevention, especially among veterans. In fact, he recently biked 401 miles across the entire state of South Dakota to
bring awareness & raise money for Veterans mental health...in just 3 days! Isaac also leads hunting trips for various groups, including veterans. He shares his inspiring story of overcoming & talks about the necessity of embracing discomfort in order to grow as a Father.
Please consider donating to his cause, with the following link:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-isaac-raise-awareness-for-veteran-mental-health
Jake Dubios is a father, husband, Marine, ultra-marathon runner, fitness coach & fellow Apogee brother. He is a great example of setting high standards in Faith, Family, Finances & Fitness. Jake runs an online community group of men called The Primal Society for just $27/mo.
You can find it here: www.skool.com/the-primal--society
Membership includes workout plans, nutrition guides & accountability to help you reach your goals.
Find Jake on Instagram: @apogee.dad
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Eric Patton & his wife Jenny are the founders of Inspire Change Collective. Eric has worked with over 100 clients as a relationship life coach. His specialty is helping clients change the story they're telling themselves, allowing them to remove limiting beliefs. He talks about the importance of how our language & our thinking shape our lives. Paying attention to this is so important as a Father. Eric was raised by his grandmother from a very early age, after his Dad received a 25 year prison sentence & his Mom was unable to care for him. If anyone knows the effects of trauma at an early age, it's Eric. Now that he has healed properly through a lot of self work, he is able to walk clients down a similar path of healing & restoration. You don't have to live with the negative effects of your past! But you have to be willing to open up, be vulnerable & do the deep work.
You can find Eric on IG: @evolvewitheric
Dwayne Jackson is a father of 3 & husband of 9 years. He experienced deep pain when his 2 cousins were murdered in gang violence 10 years ago. His heart was heavy & he wanted to do whatever he could to prevent other kids from falling victim to the street life. Along with his wife Karyna, they started a ministry that reached kids & taught them to live with a purpose through the game of basketball. Dwayne has combined his heart for young people & his God-given talent of basketball to create "Hoops On Mission" in SW Florida. He has mentored countless numbers of young kids from all walks of life. Two of the students he mentored starting in 4th grade, have gone on to play basketball at D1 colleges. But every student that has come through his doors has learned what it is to live with purpose through Jesus Christ & be a light in the world. There is a purpose to our pain, if we trust God & never give up.
Learn more at www.hoopsonmission.org
IG: @hoopsonmission
Luis Navarrete has been practicing as a licensed mental health counselor & family therapist for 14 years. He is also a husband of 13 years & father of two children. The journey to his career started with his parents divorce when he was 17. He met with the school counselor & much to his surprise, she recommended he go for a run. He quickly fell in love with running & has completed 30 marathons since. Luis shares the importance of fathers having a social outlet, physical outlet & creative outlet. This has been proven beneficial for mental health in his personal life & the lives of his clients.
Find Luis on IG: @lionstarphoto
Nick Koumalatsos is a veteran Marine Raider, entrepreneur, men's coach, husband & father. He was raised in a broken home with an abusive step father. He had to learn what being a great man looked like the hard way. Nick coaches other fathers to flip the same switch he did many years ago & never look back. He teaches men how to take full ownership of their lives & walks them through the necessary steps to lasting change. To take advantage of all of Nick’s content, check out his podcast “Always Forward Podcast”.
Find him on YouTube & on IG: @nickkoumalatsos
Website: www.nickkoumalatsos.com
Larry Hagner hosts the #1 podcast on Fatherhood today called "The Dad Edge". Larry's journey is an excellent example of what it means to be a Father of Greatness. He did not have a present father growing up. But when he became a father, he knew he had a chance to do it right, despite the hand he was dealt as a child. Larry has hosted over 1,200 episodes on his podcast. But he also offers other great resources for fathers such as The Dad Edge Alliance, The Dad Edge Summit & a free course "21 days to an extraordinary marriage". He has learned that everything you want to see in your kids, first requires a strong connection.
Be sure to subscribe to Larry's podcast & check out his book on audible "The Dad's Edge".
Connect with Larry on IG: @thedadedge or at his website www.thedadedge.com
Guillermo Vidal is a husband & father of 3 children. In this episode, Guillermo shares his impactful life story & the very moment that a switch was flipped in his mind. He almost lost his marriage & almost lost his life. But after a conversation in a parking lot with his mentor, the direction of his life began to shift. He took full ownership of himself & began to do the work. His habits, his mindset & his environment began to change. He took control of what he could & didn’t try to control what he couldn’t. Now Guillermo coaches other fathers to pursue greatness & fulfill their God given role with excellence. He is an excellent example of a true Father of Greatness! YouTube: Alpha Dad Consulting IG: @gvidal_adc
Rod Bisher is a father of boys who are now adults with children of their own. He has been married to his bride Julie for 48 years. Raising two successful children into adulthood & building a loving marriage for nearly 5 decades doesn't just happen. It takes a true leader with humility, patience & Faith. Rod has stood the test of time by leading his family with greatness. But it didn't come without its challenges. Rod shares the pain, loss & hardship that was experienced in the early years of Fatherhood. But with his unwavering commitment to God, Julie & his boys, he is a true example to all Fathers to trust God & never give up!
Matt Schneider is a father & husband of 17 years. He is a business coach & owner of several companies. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Matt spent 7 years in law enforcement as a SWAT officer. This equipped him to develop a calm demeanor in the midst of chaos which serves him well in the business world. Matt is also the co-founder of The Squire Program. This is a father/son 1 day event meant to initiate teenage boys into manhood & create a lifelong memory with their Dad. Matt is a proven leader in the business world, but also an intentional husband & father to his family.
Erin Alejandrino has coached over 1,000 men in the past 10 years. He has helped those men get the breakthrough they were seeking, with his “6V” formula. But Erin hasn’t always been the leader that he is today. Raised by a single mom & going through 3 abusive step dads, Erin had zero example of what a great man should look like. He spent most of his life seeking pleasure & comfort rather than purpose & his true God-given identity. He is a recovering “PAM” (passive aggressive man) and has helped so many other men that are living in passivity. I have personally worked with Erin & his impact has been invaluable in my life.
Follow Erin’s content at: www.erinalejandrino.com & on IG: @thefitbeard
Rod Richard reached the highest level of his field, working as a trainer with the New York Mets. However, when his wife found out she was pregnant with their first child, he immediately shifted gears & went all in on fatherhood. He understood that his work was just a career, but fatherhood was his calling. Rod is now a voice of wisdom for many fathers. He understands the importance of fathers being present, intentional & a living example to their children. It’s time for fathers to go ALL IN like Rod did. Take advantage of Rod’s content with his podcast “4 Fit Fatherhood”.
Website: www.4fitfatherhood.com & follow him on IG: @4fitfatherhood.
Lou is a husband, father of 2 & graduate of The Project. The Project is a 75 hour crucible for men looking to put themselves to the ultimate test physically, mentally & emotionally. 25 men competed, but only 7 finished. Lou has used that experience as a metaphor for his life. Never quit, just because it gets hard. He shares the power of discipline in his life from getting up at 3am, prioritizing physical fitness & being the best father & husband he can be for his family. Lou appears to be a regular guy from the outside, but there's a savage on the inside. This is a great example to all men, as there's a savage inside all of us. If Lou can do it, so can you! But you MUST DO THE WORK!
Kevin Klaas is a father of 6, husband of 19 years & a successful business owner. Kevin shares a lot of what he’s learned in his 18 years of parenting. From giving up control, having humility & seeing challenges as simply opportunities to grow. Although the Klaas family has implemented structure & high standards, they have also prioritized having fun, letting loose & bonding as a family. Kevin takes his official role of “Chief Fun Officer” very seriously in his family!
Phillip Koontz has achieved one of the most difficult challenges in the military by becoming a Navy Seal. There were 223 in his class & only 21 finished. As if this wasn't hard enough, he did this while his wife was battling cancer. There is no doubt that Phillip has endured many tough challenges in his life. But he never quit when things got tough. Phillip now travels as a speaker & trainer internationally. He teaches on topics such as overcoming adversity, team building & mental toughness. Phillip credits his success to his Faith in God. He spent 4 years as a Community Life Pastor at The Vineyard Church. He also worked as a regional manager with Destiny Rescue, a non-profit organization which rescues, restores & protects children trapped in sexual exploitation & slavery. Phillip is a committed husband & father to 5 children. Check out his book "The Truth Behind My Trident" available on Amazon.
Author Jeremy Shelton was addicted to pornography for many years. He truly wanted to eliminate it from his life, but struggled to do so after trying many tactics. He felt like he tried everything. His breakthrough came when he dug into the Bible to find the directives that God gives us for sexual purity. He decided to write a book called UNMUZZLED to help other men understand God’s design for sexual purity. He is now walking in freedom & is actively helping other men break the chains of porn addiction & sexual sin in their lives. UNMUZZLED is available on Amazon.
Darin Hazle found his purpose serving our country in the Army. But he quickly fell into drugs & alcohol. It started as an occasional thing, but his addiction spiraled out of control. He ultimately found himself discharged from the military. After that, it got even worse. Fortunately, he took some hard truth from family to heart & knew he needed to change. Darin met a great woman at just the right time & has made an incredible comeback with his life in just 2 short years. If Darin can do it, so can you!