The Family Captain
This podcast encourages men to lead their families with strength and love, aiming to help them become the greatest version of themselves. It covers topics such as personal growth, fatherhood, and building a strong, loving marriage. The host provides practical advice for men seeking to improve their family life and deepen intimacy with their wives.
Episodes
Lead Through Her Emotions Without Becoming Her Girlfriend
Most husbands do not fail here because they don’t care.They fail because they try to fix too soon.In this episode, Chris Farrell brings John Michael a real situation from his own marriage: his wife opened up emotionally, and instead of leading well, he went straight to logic and solutions.What followed is one of the clearest breakdowns we’ve done on compassion inside The Family Captain framework.I
How to Lead Your Wife Through Big Decisions
What do you do when your wife disagrees with a major decision?In this episode, John Michael breaks down how a Family Captain leads through big decisions without becoming passive, permission-seeking, forceful, or reckless.You’ll hear the difference between wanting your wife’s counsel and needing her permission, why leadership capital matters, how to avoid giving your family whiplash, and why compas
Should Husbands Lead? Biblical Headship Explained
If you’re a Christian husband who wants to lead but worries about becoming controlling, this conversation tackles the biblical foundation of your responsibility.John Michael Clark and Chris Farrell examine Ephesians 5, biblical headship, and submission in Christian marriage. They address two common claims: “The Bible never tells husbands to lead” and “Submission doesn’t mean he’s in charge.”You’ll
3 Ways to Govern Your Finances Like a Family Captain
Making the money isn't the same thing as providing. And what most guys are missing about that difference is quietly costing them something with their wife they can't easily earn back.In this episode, Chris Farrell and John Michael Clark break down the difference between the Butler Budgeter and the Family Captain — and JM walks through the 3 ways a Captain actually deploys household capital
Rites of Passage for Christian Sons | The 4 Stages of Biblical Manhood, Raising Sons Ages 3- 18, Christian Fatherhood, and Building Godly Men
Your son turned 18. Everyone said "you're a man now." He got in bed that night and knew — in his bones — that he wasn't.Every Christian father wants his son to become the kind of man who protects, provides, and leads with compassion, responsibility, and authority. Nobody teaches you HOW. Birthdays don't. School doesn't. Church usually doesn't. So most boys meander int
Raising Boys Biblically | How to Direct Your Son's Wild Energy Ages 3-7, Christian Fatherhood, Boyhood Formation, and Discipling Young Sons
If you've ever felt out of your depth raising a boy, or you've watched your wife hit her limit with the noise and the chaos and thought "I don't know how to help her without breaking him" — this episode gives you the playbook.Every Christian husband with a young son has watched it happen — the couch turns into a launch pad, the living room turns into a wrestling ring, and the
Mission vs Management for Christian Husbands | Family Leadership, Extreme Ownership, and Biblical Masculinity
There's a difference between managing your family and going on mission with them.Most Christian husbands are stuck in management mode without realizing it. Kids are fed. Bills are paid. Marriage is intact. Everyone's off to church on Sunday.That's not failure. It's also not the finish line.In this episode, Chris and John Michael Clark break down what actually separates a man on mis
What Famous Movies Teach About Masculine and Feminine Dynamics in Marriage
In this episode, Chris and John Michael Clark break down two iconic movie scenes — The Notebook's Ferris wheel moment and the classic jail scene from Father of the Bride — to examine what Hollywood gets right about masculine and feminine dynamics in marriage.If The Notebook has been sitting in your "chick flick" pile, this episode is worth a second look. And if you're looking for
Cruise Ship or Battleship Christianity? | The Question Christian Husbands Fail (And Why It's Killing Their Legacy)
Ask a Christian husband what his family is building for the Kingdom.Watch him freeze."I don't know."That answer is the most dangerous phrase in Christian marriage — and John Michael Clark (Founder, The Family Captain) says his team hears it OVER and OVER on assessment calls.Not because Christian husbands don't love their families. Because they've been trained to run their hou
The "Porn Talk" Christian Dads Skip | Age 8 Is Too Late
The average age a boy sees porn for the first time?Age 8.Not 15. Not 13. Eight.And most Christian dads are still waiting for "the right time" to have the conversation.John Michael Clark (Founder, The Family Captain) has 3 sons — 17, 15, and 11 — and his oldest is about to turn 18 having NEVER seen porn. Here's how he got in front of it.In this episode:▸ Why age 8 is the wake-up call
The Leadership Level Most Husbands Never Reach | STOP Settling For A Silver Marriage
Most Christian husbands think they've made it.The marriage is stable. The wife's mostly happy. The fights stopped a long time ago. He's checking the boxes — reads the Bible, leads devotions, works hard, doesn't cheat.John Michael Clark (Founder, The Family Captain) says: brother, you're parked at level 2. And you think level 2 is the top of the mountain. It's not. It's
Crazy Stuff Your Wife Hears At Bible Study | Novice, Wolf, Or Both?
Your wife comes home from Bible study glowing. She's got a new insight. She says something that sounds spiritual — but your gut knows it's off. You just can't explain why.John Michael Clark (Founder, The Family Captain) says: it's either a NOVICE or a WOLF. There's not much in between. And it's time Christian husbands learned how to tell.In this episode:▸ The one-word test
STOP Scheduling Sex! | The Dead Battery Every Christian Marriage Is Missing
Every Christian therapist is telling you to schedule sex. Book it on the calendar. Twice a week. "Consistency creates intimacy."John Michael Clark (Founder, The Family Captain) says: NO.Scheduling sex is jumper cables. Your battery is dead — and no calendar event is going to fix it.In this episode:▸ Why sexual frequency actually dropped (it's not age, it's not kids, it's not
Should Christian Wives Work? | LeBron, Homemaking and Stay at Home Moms
LeBron James told the world he could never marry a stay-at-home mom. "Just sitting there — wouldn't float for me."Christian wives started showing the clip to their husbands. Christian husbands started sliding into JM's DMs. So — was LeBron right?In this episode, John Michael Clark (Founder, The Family Captain) walks through:▸ What LeBron got RIGHT — and the one word he missed tha
Should Christian Dads Let Their Kids Watch Mr. Beast? | The Culture War Every Christian Father Is Already Losing
He's not on TikTok. He's not on dark corners of the internet. He's Mr. Beast — and your kid wants in. Their friends talk about him. Their iPad calls them back to him every afternoon.So — yes or no?In this episode, John Michael Clark (Founder, The Family Captain) and Chris Farrell walk through:▸ Chris's Mr. Beast documentary experiment — and the best 2 hours of family conversation t
They Obey You. But They Don't Bring You The Hard Stuff. | Why Your Kid Shuts Down When You Speak
Your kids do what you say. They never give you a hard time. So why does the room get quiet when you walk in? You're not a bad dad. You're an intense one — and your kids can feel it before you've said a word. In this episode, John Michael Clark (Founder, The Family Captain) walks through:▸ Why your kids "freeze up" the second you walk in — and what their nervous system is tell
The Mission The Church Never Gave You | Why Christian Husbands Feel Bored With Life
You're married. You've got the kids. The career. You're following Jesus. And somewhere on thecommute home, you've quietly asked yourself: "Is this it?"You're not broken. You're not in crisis. You're bored —and the church has handed you almostevery answer except the one that fixes it.In this episode, John Michael Clark (Founder, The Family Captain) walks throug
Should These Guys Teach Marriage? | The Fruit Test
Jordan Peterson, John Delony, Joby Martin, your pastor — should these guys teach marriage? In this episode, John Michael Clark walks through the biblical fruit test Jesus actually told us to use, why "former pastor" is often code for "current wolf," and what Joby Martin's famous "you can be right or you can be married" line gets wrong. You become like the men you
Sexless Season After Baby: How To Lead Your Wife Without Pressure
Most Christian husbands hit a sexless SEASON at some point — after a baby, during a medical issue, in the middle of grief. The church usually responds with shame and silence. We're not having that conversation here.In this episode, John Michael Clark and Chris Farrell break down what to do when your wife is medically cleared but emotionally not ready — and how to lead through it without becomi
How to Lead Your Wife Through Her Family's Drama
Nobody tells men what to do when their wife's family drama starts swallowing their marriage. They didn't warn us that a "happy" household can quietly become a chaotic one — not because anything is wrong inside our four walls, but because we left the fence open to the chaos outside.If you're a Christian husband who loves his wife, loves his kids, and is watching her get worn d
Why Most Christian Marriages Lose Their "Spark" (And How To Get It Back)
So many Christian marriages have lost their spark.I see it in my church, I see it in our coaching program. I see it everywhere I look."Happily" married couples whose body language makes it look like they're friends instead of spouses.We don't think God designed marriage to be "just okay".We think following His good designs for life, including marriage, leads to good fru
How The Church Made Christian Men Weak: The Emasculated Husband
Today we're exposing the LIE that has sadly seeped into Jesus' church. The lie that emasculates men, masculinizes women, makes families miserable, and minimizes God's good distinctions.We're going to blow up the nice guy issue plaguing the church. We're going to focus on the righteous fruit that the Scriptures want for us instead of the cultural perversions so prevalent today.
Why 50/50 Marriage Doesn't Work (Do This Instead)
Perhaps the most common marriage advice of the past 50 years has been:"Happy Wife, Happy Life"But it's a lie.It's not biblical.It leads to misery.We're here to destroy the myth of the "50/50" marriage by doing something radical...Reading the Bible and applying it.In this episode you'll learn why this is the biggest lie, how it slowly corrodes attraction in your
How Feminism Is Secretly DESTROYING Your Marriage
Feminism has subtly rooted itself in most marriages today. And yes, probably your marriage, too.Men and women who truly love the Lord are settling for meh, or even miserable, marriages...all because they've let demonic, feminist lies infiltrate their lives.In this episode, we'll break down how to identify and start to push back against feminist lies, how to bring peace to your wife by lead
Why Husbands Become Resentful (And How to Fix It)
Bitterness and resentment.After working with so many Christian husbands, we know that these feelings come up and create distance, even in Christian marriages.If left to their own devices, these do immense damage to families.That's why Family Captains nip resentment in the bud and get back to leading.How?In this episode we'll give you 3 questions to ask and answer that'll get you back o
Husbands Who Kill Addiction Do This
👉 Join Our Free FB Group on Family Leadership & Sex in Marriage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefamilycaptain ---Addiction stops many husbands from taking their life and their family to the next level.Inside the Family Captain, we're (accidental) experts on crushing addiction.I say accidental, because we never explicitly talk about it.We don't have curriculum that helps our clients
How to Lead Your Family When Nobody Showed You How
The thing you're missing? Leadership.The reason you're missing it? Nobody ever showed you what it looked like.We live in a strange generation. God's Truth is still True. Marriages still function ideally within that Truth. But, almost all of us are completely divorced from seeing it in action.So we become passive. Uncertain. We stop leading. Our marriages are..."okay". But the
Help, My Wife Doesn't Want Sex
"My wife loves me...but she doesn't WANT me."This is something we hear all the time from men here at The Family Captain.You're doing life really well together, you're operating as a team, you're friends with one another...But sex is irregular and infrequent, and you have a hard time telling the difference between what a "wife" means versus what a "good frie
Is Your Wife Proud of You? (Or Just Loyal to You)
If your wife is loyal but not inspired - this episode is for you.Many women vent to each other about their husbands' "failings". Maybe your wife doesn't vent, but...She's probably not bragging about you, either.If you're a Christian husband looking to have the greatest marriage you know of, full of respect, love, intimacy, and growth in the Lord, you probably need to leve
Your Wife Doesn't Respect You (And You Don't Even Know It)
Most modern men think that the spectrum of respect they can expect from their wife goes from 1 (blatant disrespect) to 6 (neutral).We're here to tell you that neutrality is NOT respect. Respect LOOKS like something. It's not just the absence of disrespect.From 3 godly women in the Bible to countless specific examples guys can probably relate to, our job in this episode is to provide a fram
How to Raise Sons You Actually Like (Not Just Love)
This might be our most specific and example-filled episode on how a Family Captain fathers his children - especially his sons.JM shares a lot of personal stories about his own family, and gives plenty of examples of how he talks to his boys, how he disciplines them, and how he carries himself as a father.Most men these days have no idea they should raise boys that they actually like to be around,
The 5 Silent Killers of Attraction in Marriage
It's alarming how many Christians miss this particular element that God designed when it comes to your marriage.We're talking about ATTRACTION."I love my wife and she loves me and the Bible says she shouldn't deprive me sexually!"Well, OK, my brother, that's true. But you're missing a huge helping of wisdom there.Because what is ALSO true is that the Lord has designed
Why Men Win At Work But Lose At Home (+ How To Win At Both)
We talk to a lot of men who are crushing it at work, but drifting at home.On one hand, it makes sense...work and home are different beasts, and there's a lot of focus put on professional success in this culture.On the other hand, it makes no sense...why do these high-performing dudes struggle where it matters most?That's what we're diving into today.We'll cover the root causes of t
The 4 Levels To Go From From "Just Okay" to "Ecstatically Married"
What we've found over the years is that there are basically infinite levels that a man can ascend as a family leader.Every time you think you've reached the top, you discover there's another 10, 100, or 1000 levels to you could get to, by God's grace.In this episode, we're breaking down 4 of the main levels we see guys coming into the Family Captain, and helping to give you som
From "Life Partners" to Thriving Biblical Marriage with Headship & Submission: My Story
60-some episodes in, you've heard bits and pieces of JM's life and experience, but he's never shared the full story behind what made him the man he is today.It's always fun when you get the inside track on people you listen to regularly, and since there are thousands of people who listen to these episodes, we figured it'd be fun to go deep on John Michael Clark, and figure out
How To Make REAL Friends As A Christian Husband
👉 Join Our Free FB Group on Family Leadership & Sex in Marriage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefamilycaptain ---Making friends is hard for American men...even Christians.But does it have to be?This is a topic few people are willing to shed light on, so we figured we'd break it down so you can get a really clear idea of the types of friends, the types of friendship behaviour, and perha
How To Fight The 5 Battles That Discourage Christian Men and Win
This episode is for all of the guys out there we hear from all the time who are worn down, overwhelmed, dealing with the thorns of life, and just discouraged.We're going to walk through 5 levels of invisible battles you might be fighting, and how to get through them with wisdom and with help from the Lord.Let this be an encouragement if you're carrying a lot and you're not sure where t
How To Talk To Your Kids About Sex (Guide for Christian Dads)
This episode is all about exactly how to talk to your kids about sex and God's good design for the marriage bed.We believe that dads need to be the primary discipler for their kids in every aspect of their lives, but particularly so in their sexuality. The enemy has wounded so many people in their childhood in sexuality, and it's not something you can afford to leave to chance, especially
How to Lead Through Your Wife's Emotional Ambush
This is the definitive episode - with examples - on how to navigate and respond when your wife becomes hysterical or overly emotional.Stop taking the bait. Start leading. Remember you're her head, not her "life partner" (puke).If your marriage is otherwise decent, but her emotions get the better of her, you, and your entire family...hit the play button ASAP to level up your marriage
How To Set A Vision To WIN 2026 as a Husband and Father
Gentlemen. It's a new year.Reflect on 2025, but more importantly, it's time to get your vision dialed in for 2026.This episode will help you do just that, BUT...Our advice probably isn't what you're expecting.We don't keep things surface level like the other videos or resources you might find out there for how to "win" the year. We're going foundational, because i
Your Job WILL Be Replaced By AI: What Dads MUST Do Now
Gentlemen...the future is going to get really weird, really fast.I'm talking like, maybe in the next 2 years. Max, no more than 10.And this isn't me making up numbers with my tinfoil hat on in my conspiracy bunker.These numbers are coming from the top AI experts on the PLANET. They all give 2-5 year timelines before things get really, really weird...and potentially dystopian. 10 for the &q
The Epic Vision For Christian Family They Don't Want You To Know About
👉 Join Our Free FB Group on Family Leadership & Sex in Marriage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefamilycaptain ---Are you going to be as uncomfortable as JM during this episode?Honestly we hope you are. Because here's the thing...Most men have no freaking idea how sweet marriage and family life can be.They spend their hard earned money truck accessories, or a vacation.That might have a
How I Discipline My Kids For A Calm and Peaceful Home As A Strong Christian Father
👉 Join Our Free FB Group on Family Leadership & Sex in Marriage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefamilycaptain ---You've probably never heard parenting advice like this.Not because it's radical.But because it's Biblical, wise, and proven by it's fruit.The culture hates you, it wants to confuse you, and one of the main ways it does that is by making you think there's no s
How To Initiate When Your Wife's Not In The Mood (Rapid-Fire Marriage Wisdom for Christian Husbands)
This whole episode is Chris asking JM bite sized questions and containing the answer to just a couple minutes, like you might get with a speaker after he gets off stage.Want to learn how to initiate sex with your wife when she's not in the mood? How to have conversations when you're in crazy season? How to have more fun and be more joyful as a father? What ONE book JM recommends? What he r
Should Christians Do Santa? Family Leadership During The Holidays
Want to know the nitty gritty of what we do around the holidays? You're in luck.In this episode, JM and Chris share what their Christmas' look like as families, share some extremely actionable insights for leading over the next month, and give some bonus tips along the way for Thanksgiving, navigating travel boundaries, and how to not give terrible gifts.This episode is THE weapon you need
How To Make Your Wife More Feminine (If You've "Masculinized" Her)
The culture and our own sin leads many men these days to accidentally masculinize their wives.In turn, their wives become less feminine, less sweet, less submissive...Husband and wife become more like "life partners".Nobody's happy, everyone's stressed, and no one knows why.Well, this is why.In this episode we'll unpack exactly how you're (accidentally) making your wife a
How To Fix Your Marriage With True Sabbath Rest
What started as figuring out how to lead a "type a", go-getter wife, quickly turned into a DEEP dive on the importance of rest, Sabbath, and margin.Too many people don't even THINK about this topic today. We live in a go-go-go society.I've got news for everyone:You can't do it all.You're not God.If you don't have time for everything you've "got" to do, t
What a Man is For in Times of Uncertainty
Look, things are crazy out there, guys.And seemingly only getting crazier.So what is a man to do?Do we become insular and shy away from the things presented to us?Do we grab the bull by the horn and demand everyone fall in line?Or is there another way forward for men who want to be Family Captains?In this episode, we talk about a lot of timeless things relevant to Christian husbands at this point
Are You a Limp Man?
There's not a lot more dangerous than being a limp man.It's one thing if you're ignorant and ready for a wake up call...But it's another thing entirely if you're just passive, not making the changes you know need to be made, and letting life slide by.Today is our wake up call to you if you've been slacking on taking ACTION.Don't navigate backwards...make sure to watch t
The SIMPLE Way To Solve BIG Family Problems (Broken Window Theory)
Do the small things really make a difference?Should you really start by making your bed when your home is in chaos?The answer may surprise you. It doesn't sound sexy, it's not a home run...but if you hit singles and a couple of doubles, you're rounding the bases. When you take care of the little things, that 1%, 3% increase adds up.Turns out the big things are tackled one little thing
"Mutual Submission" is NOT Biblical (What To Do Instead)
You think your 7/10 marriage is pretty good. Then you discover what a biblical marriage actually looks like and realize you're closer to 7/100. The problem isn't that you need better communication or more date nights...it's that you've been sold a lie about partnership and mutual submission that's turned you into a family butler instead of a family captain. What if everything y
5 Questions Every Christian Husband Must Answer
You want your marriage to go from good to legendary. You want to actually lead your family. But here's the problem: most men don't even know what they really want because they're too busy living for comfort, managing other people's expectations, or settling for "fine." This episode hands you five questions that will either unlock your next level or expose that you've
How To Walk in REAL Victory Over Lust, Shame, and Addiction (for Christian Husbands)
What does it really mean to have sexual integrity as a man of God? Chris and JM unpack the hidden struggles many Christian men face, even beyond internet addiction, and expose the subtle compromises that keep men from true freedom. JM shares his personal story of confession, breakthrough, and leading his family with strength and purity. Together, they challenge men to move from playing defense aga
10 Ways To Have More Sex With Your Wife
What if your wife actually WANTED more intimacy...and you were the man she couldn’t resist? In this episode, Chris and JM dive into 10 (of 34) proven ways to have more sex with your wife.From tracking her cycle to leading yourself like a man on a mission, they reveal practical and biblical strategies that build real attraction. This isn’t about cheap tricks. it’s about becoming the man your wife l
America Has Momentum For Jesus: What Dads Can Do
Something is stirring in America, and it’s bigger than politics. Chris and John Michael dive into the surprising ways Jesus is being proclaimed at the highest levels of government and why it matters for your home. From the White House to your house, this episode explores how to ride the spiritual momentum sweeping across the nation. Along the way, they tackle cynicism, margin, family leadership, a
Lessons from Charlie Kirk on Building Legacy in a World Full of Noise
Last week, Charlie Kirk’s life was cut short by an act of evil. In the days since, countless stories have surfaced - not of controversy, but of a man marked by conviction, grace, and an unshakable devotion to his faith and family. His friends, colleagues, and even opponents testify to a rare combination: courage to speak truth without apology, and restraint to meet hostility with patience. In this
My Wife Shares All Our Secrets On Raising A Godly Family
We have a very special episode today, because JM's wife Natalie Clark joins us again for the second time.This is another peak behind the curtain to give you the information you won't find anywhere else when it comes to becoming a godly, masculine leader who builds a great family with a respectful, submissive wife.Find out what Natalie thought JM did wrong in the early days, why submission
This LIE Puts Marriages At Risk and Keeps Men In Neutral
Stop settling for a "good enough" marriage.There's a myth that a "stable", "decent" marriage is the end goal.We're here to tell you that there is SO much more.You might think you're a 7/10 right now and be okay with it, but we want to show you that by getting to 10/10 you'll learn that it actually goes to 100. And once you're a 100/100, you'll
How to Lead Your Family With REAL Authority
A family captain is compassionate.A family captain takes responsibility.A family captain has...Authority.(This is where the shrieking starts and everybody and their cat tries to cancel us).It's just Biblical guys, and we're not sorry for it.In this episode we break down exactly what we mean by authority and power, and how to use it effectively as the third, and often missing, leg of leader
Live A Binge-Worthy Life (Even As A Dad)
👉 Join Our Free FB Group on Family Leadership & Sex in Marriage: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thefamilycaptainToo many guys are asleep at the wheel, not even living as the main character in their own life.God put you here for a reason. Your wife and kids are looking to you.You CAN actually live a life that you want to binge more than whatever show, or sport, or video game you're living
4 Pillars of Family Leadership: The Family Captain Elite Program Explained
The 4 Pillars of the Family Captain - Admiral's Orders. Captain's Actions. Seamanship. Course charting.---500+ men have stopped guessing and started leading their families with confidence. Now it's your turn. Find out if The Family Captain coaching is the right fit. Book a free Assessment Call here: https://thefamilycaptain.com/call/pod---In this episode, we dive deep into what the F
Stop Accepting Low Quality Affection From Your Wife: Here's How To Supercharge Your Sex Life
This episode will change your entire outlook on sex in marriage. We explain why your wife feels like the keeper of the sex...Why you're not having as much sex as you want...How to turn the tides and have as much frequency and freedom as you want in your sex life...Why and how to decline low quality affection and set standards in your life...Essentially, we take everything you've been learn
Captain Check-in: Are You Leaning Too Hard on Compassion?
Are you just a super compassionate leader? Or is it passivity in disguise?We see so many men being "nice guys" instead of kind men, because they're overwhelmed, afraid of conflict, unsure what to do, obsessed with comfort...whatever the reason, it's causing grief in your family.In this episode we talk about why you might actually be patting yourself on the back for something that
Why You Need A "Golf Course Marriage" And How To Build One
What on earth is a golf course marriage, you say? It's one of the best analogies we can use to explain how to start improving your marriage.We'll give you the overview, the principles to focus on, how to start building the life and marriage you want today, regardless of where your wife is at with it, and give practical examples to help you level up.Oh, and happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs.
The Key To More Money, Influence, and Advancement
We haven't talked much specifically about provision, and that's where this conversation started.JM and Chris dive into one of the keys to making more money, gaining influence, and increasing your upward mobility.This topic is like the gateway into advancement in work, in social settings, and in life.And, obviously, it's not a sleazy sales tactic or manipulation. We find most guys total
How Dads Can Start To Lead With Intention
Are you overwhelmed with fatherhood?Being a dad isn't meant to be an absolute grind. It takes effort, yes, but fatherhood is also a natural, God-given thing. There IS a path forward, filled with principles that seem to have been lost over the decades, that make it more peaceful and effective.Discover how small steps - pausing a movie to talk about values, launching rites of passage, reclaiming
Become an Action-Taker: Break These 4 Lies That Keep Men Passive
There are 4 lies that keep men STUCK, on the sidelines, and falling further behind where it matters most.Today we'll dive into each of those lies and help you defeat it so that you can become a man whose default is to take action, become the family captain we know you can be, and start reaping the good fruit that the Lord has for you.If you haven't actually taken action and started buildin
The #1 Spiritual Discipline of a Family Captain
This is the number one spiritual rhythm in the Clark household, and it's SO foundational that JM almost took it for granted.In fact, it wasn't until he spoke to hundreds of guys through the Family Captain, that he realized almost NO ONE was doing this as their #1 spiritual leadership rhythm, which is crazy.We'll dive into what that rhythm is, and WHY it's so vitally important, so t
Christians Should Have The Best Sex
Guys, sex is not a bad, dirty thing.God is not surprised that it's pleasurable and wonderful within the confines of the marriage bed.We've got to re-program what we think about sex, number one, and number two, we have to apply Family Captain leadership to this area.That means we see it as NOT merely physical. It means we REJECT the idea of our wife being the "Keeper of the Sex".
How To Lead When Your Wife Is Pregnant
Everything changes when your wife gets pregnant...should your leadership change, too?This episode is a deep dive for all of our brothers who are navigating the sometimes-choppy waters of pregnancy.Should you go get her ice cream at 2 AM?Should you ever expect to be intimate again?Should you lay off the leadership for awhile so you can all adjust?Prepare to learn exactly how to show up like a Famil
Is "Biblical Feminism" Destroying Your Marriage?
It's hidden in plain sight.In books, in media. Unfortunately, often times in the pulpit.It's the idea of "Biblical Feminism".Is that even a real thing? No of course not, BUT, it's deceiving many women (and men!) into building mis-ordered relationships, thinking they're following God's Truth.In this episode, JM and Chris go through a chapter of a popular "Christia
Why She Doesn't Want You To Lead Her (Yet)
We talk a lot about leading your family - being the head - in the Family Captain, because it's your God-given role.But what if your wife is totally against you taking up the mantle of leadership?First of all, it's not a surprise, so don't try to go all tyrant and take control with a heavy hand.Second of all, there is a way through this, and it's not any more complicated than any of
From Husband 1.0 To 2.0: How To Level Up Your Entire Life
This is the most practical revelation, diagnosis, and fix for a man looking to level up his entire life.Most guys walk around as 1.0 guys.We need to get you to a 2.0 and eventually a 3.0 man, husband, and father.There's levels to family life you can't even fathom if you faithfully walk the path the Lord has laid down for you.This episode will wake you up, give you practical wisdom to get s
How To Stop Managing and Start Leading Your Family
Are you slowly destroying your family by managing them instead of leading?It's a trap too many men find themselves in.Dealing with the small things. Rearranging the deck chairs, while the ship sinks.You're supposed to be the captain! That means getting out in front of the chaos. Leading. Showing the way. Providing direction and optimism.Learn how to apply the art form of leadership to your
From Apathy to Ambition (for Husbands)
Apathy is the slow killer. You don't care. You've never seen what ambition looks like. You silently tell your family "this is as good as it gets".We don't want that for you, brother. There are huge risks! You're setting your kids up to lose, at the bare minimum.In this episode, we'll dive into how to conquer apathy and become a godly, ambitious family leader who seeks
How to Kill Boredom in Your Marriage
Boredom is a killer in marriage.Your wife could make a great meal one day, but if she makes it every day for the rest of your life, you'll get pretty sick of it, right?Same thing goes in your life, your marriage, your walk as a father.And guys, let's talk about where the rubber hits the road here...intimacy with your wife.Boredom is a silent poison in your home, and it's time you took
My Wife Reveals What She ACTUALLY Thinks About My Leadership
You've heard us talk about family leadership, but I know some of you are wondering..."What does his wife ACTUALLY think about all this?"Well, why don't I let her answer that question herself?My wife, Natalie Clark, is our special guest on today's podcast.You'll hear exactly what she thinks about what I'm teaching you (to prove it works), and get her insights as a wife
How To Lead When Your Wife Won't Follow
How do you lead your wife when she doesn't even know how to follow or submit to your leadership?First, hold up, gentlemen...Everything starts with you and your self-leadership. So, don't think we're here to blame your wife.But...This is a common thing we see in marriages, and we're here to unpack it and help you lead, even if she doesn't know how to follow.👉 Join Our Free FB Gr
How to Handle In Laws, Parents, Boundaries & Biblical Unity for Christian Husbands
This episode is all about how a family leader should navigate in-law dynamics.Whether you're being a nice guy and siding with your mom, or your wife is venting to her parents about things in your marriage, we cover a wide range of common in-law issues and how a godly, mature, masculine husband should deal with them in order to build a deeply satisfying marriage.Remember, it's you and your
Beyond Dave Ramsey: How Family Leaders Provide
Most men are surviving — few are truly providing.In this episode, we dig into what it means to be a real provider, why your family needs more than just a paycheck, and how stepping into this role brings peace, safety, and softness to your home.Get ready to have your assumptions about financial responsibility challenged, and get the encouragement you need to take the next step to Kingdom-building w
