028 How Husbands and Dads Move Forward After a Setback

028 How Husbands and Dads Move Forward After a Setback

Guys, * When you've experienced a setback, do you focus more on what you've lost or on what God can still do? * When life gets hard, do you tend to isolate yourself instead of reaching out for help? * Are you waiting for one big breakthrough while overlooking the small, faithful steps God is asking you to take today?  When life knocks you down, it can feel like your setback has defined your future as a husband, dad, or leader. In this episode, Glenn shares three practical biblical principles to help men move forward: finding hope in God's promises, being faithful in the small things, and refusing to walk through life alone. You'll discover how practical faith, consistent daily choices, and Christian community rebuild character and strengthen your marriage and family one step at a time. If you're struggling with failure, disappointment, or uncertainty, this episode will encourage you to stop looking backward and begin moving forward with confidence because God is for you. No matter where you've been, you can become the husband and father God created you to be by taking one faithful step today.  Next Steps: - Step 1: Join a supportive community of like-minded men at my Facebook group Becoming Men Who Lead Well [https://www.facebook.com/groups/778657491344554]. - Step 2: Become an Insider. Sign up for my weekly newsletter. You'll get: 1. a brief recap of the week's episodes 2. each episode's simple Action Plan written out for easy implementation 3. bonus content that digs deeper to help you better lead your family well and life in general. Bottom line, it's just a short word of encouragement. Sign up at MenWhoLeadWell.com/insider [https://menwholeadwell.com/insider].

27 Why Setbacks Don't Have to Define You — How Husbands and Dads Start Again

Men, * Have you ever felt stuck because you couldn't get past a setback? * Have you ever believed that your setback disqualified you from leading your family well? * Do you spend more time replaying your failure than remembering what God says about you? Setbacks come in many forms—from losing your temper and making poor decisions to financial struggles, spiritual drift, or simply feeling like you've failed as a husband or dad. In this episode, Glenn explains why your setback is not your identity, how shame keeps men stuck, and why healing your heart must come before lasting change. You'll discover how practical faith, God's grace, and your identity in Christ give you the confidence to begin again instead of living under condemnation. Glenn shares practical biblical steps to help husbands and dads move forward with hope, rebuild their character, and lead their marriages and families well after life's disappointments. If you've been wondering what to do after a setback, this episode will encourage you to take the next faithful step toward the man God created you to be.  Next Steps: - Step 1: Join a supportive community of like-minded men at my Facebook group Becoming Men Who Lead Well [https://www.facebook.com/groups/778657491344554]. - Step 2: Become an Insider. Sign up for my weekly newsletter. You'll get: 1. a brief recap of the week's episodes 2. each episode's simple Action Plan written out for easy implementation 3. bonus content that digs deeper to help you better lead your family well and life in general. Bottom line, it's just a short word of encouragement. Sign up at MenWhoLeadWell.com/insider [https://menwholeadwell.com/insider].

026 Why Trying Harder Won't Change Your Marriage—What Husbands Must Do Instead

Guys, * Have you ever wondered even though you keep trying harder in your marriage, the same problems keep coming back? * If your wife described your character what would she say consistently defines you? * Do you feel like no matter what you do, you never win in your marriage? Many husbands work hard to improve their marriage, yet the same patterns of conflict, anger, and frustration keep returning because behavior change alone never reaches the heart. In this episode, Glenn explains why lasting transformation begins with discovering your identity in Christ, allowing God to shape your character, and leading yourself before trying to lead your family. You'll learn why transformed character produces lasting change that no marriage technique can accomplish on its own. Glenn shares biblical encouragement to help you replace lies with God's truth, cultivate godly character, and build a stronger marriage through daily choices rooted in faith. If you're ready to stop relying on willpower and start becoming the husband and dad God created you to be, this episode offers a practical path forward.  Next Steps: - Step 1: Join a supportive community of like-minded men at my Facebook group Becoming Men Who Lead Well [https://www.facebook.com/groups/778657491344554]. - Step 2: Become an Insider. Sign up for my weekly newsletter. You'll get: 1. a brief recap of the week's episodes 2. each episode's simple Action Plan written out for easy implementation 3. bonus content that digs deeper to help you better lead your family well and life in general. Bottom line, it's just a short word of encouragement. Sign up at MenWhoLeadWell.com/insider [https://menwholeadwell.com/insider].

025 Why Insecurity Damages Your Marriage — And How Confident Husbands Lead

Men, * Why do some conversations with our wife feel like personal attacks? * Why is it so hard to admit when we're wrong?  * What if becoming a more confident husband has less to do with trying harder and more to do with becoming a different man?  Insecurity often disguises itself as defensiveness, anger, withdrawal, and other behaviors that quietly create conflict and disconnection in marriage. In this episode, Glenn explains how a husband's identity shapes his character, why strong character is the antidote to insecurity, and how practical faith transforms the way men lead at home. You'll discover why confident husbands don't simply try harder—they become different men by renewing their minds with God's truth and choosing godly character each day. Glenn also shares practical steps to help you lead yourself well so you can become the husband and dad your family needs. If you're ready to build a stronger marriage through anchored identity and Christ-centered leadership, this episode will encourage and equip you to take the next step. Next Steps: - Step 1: Join a supportive community of like-minded men at my Facebook group Becoming Men Who Lead Well [https://www.facebook.com/groups/778657491344554]. - Step 2: Become an Insider. Sign up for my weekly newsletter. You'll get: 1. a brief recap of the week's episodes 2. each episode's simple Action Plan written out for easy implementation 3. bonus content that digs deeper to help you better lead your family well and life in general. Bottom line, it's just a short word of encouragement. Sign up at MenWhoLeadWell.com/insider [https://menwholeadwell.com/insider].

024 Why Your Wife Says You Don't Listen in Marriage — And How to Rebuild Connection

Husbands, * Has your wife ever said, "You're not listening to me," even though you could repeat every word she just said? Communication is one of the greatest challenges in marriage, and many husbands unintentionally create disconnection by hearing their wife's words without understanding her heart. In this episode, Glenn shares practical, biblical ways to replace defensiveness and insecurity with curiosity, empathy, and listening that rebuilds real connection. You'll learn why validation doesn't mean agreement, how asking better questions uncovers what's really being said, and why emotional safety is essential for a healthy marriage. Through practical faith and Scripture, you'll discover how your words can either strengthen your relationship or tear it down. If you want to become a more confident husband who leads well and rebuilds connection with your wife, this episode offers simple, practical steps you can begin using today.  Next Steps: - Step 1: Join a supportive community of like-minded men at my Facebook group Becoming Men Who Lead Well [https://www.facebook.com/groups/778657491344554]. - Step 2: Become an Insider. Sign up for my weekly newsletter. You'll get: 1. a brief recap of the week's episodes 2. each episode's simple Action Plan written out for easy implementation 3. bonus content that digs deeper to help you better lead your family well and life in general. Bottom line, it's just a short word of encouragement. Sign up at MenWhoLeadWell.com/insider [https://menwholeadwell.com/insider].