Journal of an Ordinary Man is a raw, honest audio journal from a 54-year-old husband, father, and former entrepreneur navigating one of the most transformative seasons of his life. After decades defined by career, achievement, constant moving, and carrying the weight for everyone else, he now finds himself stepping into unfamiliar territory—slowing down, rediscovering faith, grieving with his family, and learning who he is without the roles that once defined him.
Recorded from his home in Denver, each episode is a simple, intimate journal entry: reflective, unpolished, and deeply human. He explores mid-life transitions, marriage, loss, anxiety, purpose, and the spiritual questions that emerge when life shifts in ways you didn’t see coming.
With a journal prompt structure, gentle narration, and Scripture woven throughout, this podcast offers listeners a quiet place to breathe, think, and feel less alone. It’s not about being exceptional. It’s about being honest. And sometimes, honesty is what ordinary men need most.
If you’re navigating change—faith, family shifts, grief, aging, letting go of control, or redefining who you want to be—the Journal of an Ordinary Man is a daily reminder that you don’t have to figure it out alone.
What You’ll Hear:
Mid-life transitions and identity shifts
Faith, doubt, and spiritual rediscovery
Marriage, grief, and family crossroads
Mental and emotional health from a man’s perspective
Stories from a childhood spent moving town to town
Reflections on purpose, anxiety, and acceptance
Life in Denver through the seasons
Simple journal prompts and Scripture meditations
A quiet, reflective podcast for ordinary men (and the people who love them) walking through extraordinary change
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Journal of an Ordinary Man is a raw, honest audio journal from a 54-year-old husband, father, and former entrepreneur navigating one of the most transformative seasons of his life. After decades defined by career, achievement, constant moving, and carrying the weight for everyone else, he now finds himself stepping into unfamiliar territory—slowing down, rediscovering faith, grieving with his family, and learning who he is without the roles that once defined him.
Recorded from his home in Denver, each episode is a simple, intimate journal entry: reflective, unpolished, and deeply human. He explores mid-life transitions, marriage, loss, anxiety, purpose, and the spiritual questions that emerge when life shifts in ways you didn’t see coming.
With a journal prompt structure, gentle narration, and Scripture woven throughout, this podcast offers listeners a quiet place to breathe, think, and feel less alone. It’s not about being exceptional. It’s about being honest. And sometimes, honesty is what ordinary men need most.
If you’re navigating change—faith, family shifts, grief, aging, letting go of control, or redefining who you want to be—the Journal of an Ordinary Man is a daily reminder that you don’t have to figure it out alone.
What You’ll Hear:
Mid-life transitions and identity shifts
Faith, doubt, and spiritual rediscovery
Marriage, grief, and family crossroads
Mental and emotional health from a man’s perspective
Stories from a childhood spent moving town to town
Reflections on purpose, anxiety, and acceptance
Life in Denver through the seasons
Simple journal prompts and Scripture meditations
A quiet, reflective podcast for ordinary men (and the people who love them) walking through extraordinary change
Day 1: Starting the Journal, Facing Change, and Preparing for Thanksgiving
Journal of an Ordinary Man
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Day 1: Starting the Journal, Facing Change, and Preparing for Thanksgiving
In this first daily entry of Journal of an Ordinary Man, I sit down to write after a sleepless night, realizing just how much this journal might become a tool for managing the anxieties and transitions of mid-life. Today, I reflect on a quiet evening at home, a frustrating garage door repair, and the emotional weight of preparing for Thanksgiving without the familiar family traditions that once anchored the holidays.
With family shifting roles after loss, caregiving needs rising, and old patterns changing, today’s journal explores the mixture of grief, gratitude, and hope that often define this season of life. I talk about catching myself in frustration, learning to be more present at home, and recognizing how faith and personal accountability might help me move forward with more intention.
The spiritual reflection centers on Philippians 4:13 — not just as motivation, but as a reminder that strength grows when we choose to live through Christ, not just ask strength from Him.
If you’re navigating mid-life change, family transitions, emotional overload, or the challenge of slowing down after years of pushing hard, this episode will meet you where you are. Day 1 is about honesty, humility, and learning to put love first — especially heading into a complicated Thanksgiving.
Journal of an Ordinary Man
Journal of an Ordinary Man is a raw, honest audio journal from a 54-year-old husband, father, and former entrepreneur navigating one of the most transformative seasons of his life. After decades defined by career, achievement, constant moving, and carrying the weight for everyone else, he now finds himself stepping into unfamiliar territory—slowing down, rediscovering faith, grieving with his family, and learning who he is without the roles that once defined him.
Recorded from his home in Denver, each episode is a simple, intimate journal entry: reflective, unpolished, and deeply human. He explores mid-life transitions, marriage, loss, anxiety, purpose, and the spiritual questions that emerge when life shifts in ways you didn’t see coming.
With a journal prompt structure, gentle narration, and Scripture woven throughout, this podcast offers listeners a quiet place to breathe, think, and feel less alone. It’s not about being exceptional. It’s about being honest. And sometimes, honesty is what ordinary men need most.
If you’re navigating change—faith, family shifts, grief, aging, letting go of control, or redefining who you want to be—the Journal of an Ordinary Man is a daily reminder that you don’t have to figure it out alone.
What You’ll Hear:
Mid-life transitions and identity shifts
Faith, doubt, and spiritual rediscovery
Marriage, grief, and family crossroads
Mental and emotional health from a man’s perspective
Stories from a childhood spent moving town to town
Reflections on purpose, anxiety, and acceptance
Life in Denver through the seasons
Simple journal prompts and Scripture meditations
A quiet, reflective podcast for ordinary men (and the people who love them) walking through extraordinary change
