The Family Captain

Listeners Q & A

In this episode, we dive into listener questions from The Family Captain Facebook group. We discuss why husbands feel they're always wrong, how to motivate a lazy 18-year-old stepson and the impact of your inner circle on your ambitions. Plus, advice for newlyweds eager to start a family and tips for declining low-quality affection.  Join us for practical, faith-based insights to improve your family leadership.

The Three Dragons You Must Slay

There are three obvious enemies that keep men from leading in a way that causes families to thrive. In this episode JM reveals them and shows you how to beat each one.

Niceness is Ruining Your Marriage and Masculinity

“Nice” guys defer to others- not because of their deep love for others, but because of their fear of the displeasure of others. “Nice” guys have no standards. “Nice” guys submit to their wives and make themselves and their wives miserable in the process. They seek comfort in the moment at the expense of real satisfaction and health long-term. Learn to be a good guy who does what’s best, instead of a nice guy who does what comfortable.

Rites of Passage (with guest - Brock Clark)

John Michael’s son Brock joined him for this episode where they talk about rites of passage and JM tells you how to create “catapult” moments to move your kids (and especially your sons) through meaningful and maturing moments.

Building a Family Culture

You owe your family a clear mission and vision. A leader must do the hard work of figuring out where they are, and where they want to go. And once you’ve got a clear purpose, you’ll have the fuel to move forward that will give you and your family courage and passion for the future. In this episode, you’ll get help with zooming out, and getting significant clarity for the future.