Work Hard, Pray Harder, Fail Forward - Ep. 213

Blockchain and Biblical Wealth - Ep. 217

I used to be afraid of cryptocurrency. In this episode of The John Grdina Classroom, I share the personal-transformation journey from fearful to informed — and I ground it all in Scripture, because Jesus spoke about money constantly, and a good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children (Proverbs 13:22). We start with biblical stewardship and generational wealth, then break down in plain English what blockchain technology actually is, where the CLARITY Act stands in Congress right now, and my honest reasoning for owning XRP and Solana — including Ripple's work with Mastercard and major banks. I put on my skeptic hat and answer the hardest objections head-on: Is crypto safe? Is it a scam? What about the volatility? Then I hand you two low-emotion systems any man can run — dollar-cost averaging on the way in, and earning passive income by staking Solana — plus the real engine of financial freedom, which is time and discipline, not hype. This is a self-improvement and life faith podcast for men who want to lead, provide, and build something that lasts. Not financial advice — one faithful man's reasoning, handed back to you. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBESpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3p [https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3p]Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353] CONNECTWebsite: https://johngrdina.com [https://johngrdina.com]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/ [https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.grdina.1 [https://www.facebook.com/john.grdina.1] Getting started on Kraken (referral): code hj7s3kcs — https://invite.kraken.com/JDNW/j0il8mk8 [https://invite.kraken.com/JDNW/j0il8mk8]This is a referral link that may benefit both of us. Check current promo terms on Kraken's page. This episode is for education and encouragement, not financial advice. I'm not a financial advisor. Crypto is volatile and you can lose money. Never invest more than you can afford to lose, never go into debt to invest, and do your own research or consult a licensed professional. #SelfImprovementPodcast #PersonalTransformation #LifeFaithPodcast #FaithAndFamilyPodcast #CatholicMen #MenOfFaith #4FFramework #JohnGrdina #FreedomToAscend #FaithFamilyFitnessFinance #MilesFidelis

God Chose You - Ep. 216

At least once in your life, God tugged on your heart toward something you were made for. That wasn't random — it was a calling. In this solo episode of The John Grdina Classroom, John unpacks the biblical metaphor of salt and light (Matthew 5) and the harvest (Matthew 9) and turns it into a way to live every single day. You'll get the practical and the eternal side by side: why a pinch of salt in your morning water actually helps you hydrate, how morning sunlight resets your energy and your sleep, and why serving others with your God-given gifts is exactly how you glorify Him. This is a self-improvement and life-faith podcast for men who want their faith, fitness, and fatherhood all pointing the same direction. The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few — and He's calling you into the field while you still have daylight. "Your gifts are not an accident." Chapters:00:00 The Power of Presence: Salt and Light04:20 Morning Rituals: Hydration and Sunlight09:42 Living with Purpose: Serving Others10:24 A Prayer for Purpose and Action If this episode moves you, follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with a man who needs to hear it. More at johngrdina.com. Stay faithful, stay focused, and keep moving forward. I love you. Miles Fidelis.

God's Timing - Ep. 215

Summary:John Grdina shares his personal journey of discernment, patience, and faith in pursuing a community for men, emphasizing the importance of trusting God's timing and making visions plain. This episode offers practical insights on discerning God's will amidst life's busyness and uncertainty. Keywords: faith, discernment, patience, God's timing, personal growth, leadership, community for men, spiritual discipline, self-improvement, personal transformation, life faith podcast Key topics: * Discernment of God's will * Patience in God's timing * Making visions plain and clear * Practical steps for spiritual discernment * Balancing personal ambitions with divine calling Sound bites: * "Is this you, Lord, or is this me?" * "Write the vision, make it plain." * "Order your vocations: family first." 📖 RESOURCEHabakkuk 2:2-3 — https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Habakkuk+2%3A2-3&version=ESV [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Habakkuk+2%3A2-3&version=ESV] 🎧 LISTEN EVERYWHEREApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353]Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3p [https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3p]Website: https://johngrdina.com [https://johngrdina.com] 🤝 CONNECTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/ [https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.grdina.1 [https://www.facebook.com/john.grdina.1]Book — Freedom to Ascend: available on Amazon Stay faithful, stay focused, and keep moving forward. I love you. #SelfImprovementPodcast #PersonalTransformation #LifeFaithPodcast #FaithAndFamilyPodcast #ChristianParentingPodcast #FatherhoodPodcast #CatholicMen #MenOfFaith #4FFramework #JohnGrdina #FreedomToAscend #ChristianMenPodcast #FaithFamilyFitnessFinance #MilesFidelis

Weed, Water, Watch - Ep. 214

Your life is a garden — and God didn't put you here just to look at it. In this solo episode of The John Grdina Classroom, John shares a simple, powerful framework for personal growth and spiritual transformation inspired by John 15: Weed, Water, Watch. First, weed — identify and pull the distractions, bad habits, and hidden roots choking your growth. Then, water — stop neglecting your strengths and pour into what's already thriving across Faith, Family, Fitness, and Financial Freedom. Finally, watch — practice stillness, reflection, and gratitude, and actually enjoy the harvest with the people you love. This one is for the man who's serious about becoming who God made him to be. Work hard. Pray harder. Fail forward. ⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction: The Garden of Your Life00:44 God's Purpose: To Tend and Cultivate01:43 Growth Is About Removing and Pruning02:57 The Two Cuts: Dead and Fruitful Branches03:55 Identifying Weeds in Your Life05:24 The Power of Water: Strengthening What Works08:17 The Importance of Rest and Reflection09:44 Enjoying the Harvest and Gratitude10:41 Practical Steps: Weed, Water, Watch13:23 The Gift of Seeing Others Grow 🌱 THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE 1. Weed — pull one deep-rooted thing choking your growth 2. Water — pour into one strength you're already bearing fruit in 3. Watch — set aside real, phone-off presence and thank God for the harvest 🔗 RESOURCES & LINKSWebsite: https://johngrdina.com [https://johngrdina.com]Galatians 6:9: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+6%3A9 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+6%3A9]John 15: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15]Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353]Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3p [https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3p]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/ [https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/] Stay faithful, stay focused, and keep moving forward. Miles Fidelis. 🪖 #SelfImprovementPodcast #PersonalTransformation #LifeFaithPodcast #FaithAndFamilyPodcast #ChristianParentingPodcast #FatherhoodPodcast #CatholicMen #MenOfFaith #4FFramework #JohnGrdina #FreedomToAscend #ChristianMenPodcast #FaithFamilyFitnessFinance #MilesFidelis

Work Hard, Pray Harder, Fail Forward - Ep. 213

Mile twenty of the Cleveland Marathon broke my plan. The heat came for me and for runners all around me, my hamstrings locked up, and the goal I had trained for started slipping away. In this self-improvement podcast episode, I unpack the lesson that the last six miles taught me, the story of my former player Nate's attempt at forty miles, and the biblical example of Joseph, a man who held onto God's vision through the well, through slavery, and through prison. This is a life faith podcast for men who are tired of waiting until they feel ready. The formula is simple. Work hard. Pray harder. Fail forward. Pick the thing. Put it on the calendar. Let the chase forge the man. Connect with John:Website: https://johngrdina.com [https://johngrdina.com]Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/ [https://www.instagram.com/jgrdina_coach/]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.grdina.1 [https://www.facebook.com/john.grdina.1]Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-john-grdina-classroom/id1596314353]Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3p [https://open.spotify.com/show/3MB897IcrtEke2alZHdP3p]YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJohnGrdinaClassroom [https://www.youtube.com/@TheJohnGrdinaClassroom]Email: grdinajohn@gmail.com [grdinajohn@gmail.com] Key Topics -The importance of discipline and intentional effort -Lessons from marathon running and failure -Biblical stories of perseverance and faith -The formula: Work hard, pray harder, fail forward Sound bites "Work hard, pray harder, fail forward." "Pick one thing today that challenges you." "God has made you for a reason." Chapters 00:00 The Marathon Experience: A Journey of Preparation 01:51 Lessons from Failure: The Truth About Hard Work 03:48 The Story of Joseph: Faith Through Adversity 06:13 Transformation Through Action: Embracing the Challenge 08:22 The Formula for Success: Work, Pray, and Fail Forward 09:44 A Prayer for Strength and Guidance resources Bible - https://www.bible.com/ Joseph’s Story in Genesis - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Genesis+37-50&version=NIV