Podcasts from F3 Nation

In this conversation, the speakers delve into the essential qualities of manhood, emphasizing the importance of honor, courage, skill, and allegiance. They discuss how these traits are interconnected and how they can be developed through community and shared experiences. The conversation highlights the challenges men face in modern society, including loneliness and the need for strong male friendships. The speakers advocate for building a tribe of supportive men to foster personal growth and resilience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim Tilton (Webelos) joins Bones and Forge to discuss how Scouting America helps 2.0s develop leadership skills. Learn how F3 men can be community leaders for the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

💼 Summary Every man wants to lead with purpose but few realize that influence is earned through investment. In this episode of The Whetstone, Dredd, Dark Helmet, and The Plague unpack how the Minivan Centurion lives out his mission through daily discipline, consistency, and presence. They reveal how the modern Centurion earns influence not by power or platform, but through the slow, deliberate investment of time, energy, and attention in faith, family, and brotherhood. This is leadership forged in the mundane the formula for legacy in a world that’s forgotten what endurance looks like. Highlights: ✅ Why investment = influence in every area of leadership and manhood✅ The 3 currencies of influence: Time, Energy, and Attention✅ How to lead your family, team, and community through presence, not position ✅ Why emotional steadiness builds trust and authority✅ How small daily deposits compound into long-term legacy✅ The Centurion’s Code: mission before mood, discipline before desire✅ Why real leadership begins at home — in the minivan, not the boardroom Sound Bites “You can’t outsource presence and expect to keep influence.” — Dark Helmet “The Minivan Centurion earns influence not through control, but through investment.” — The Plague “If you can’t lead in your home, you can’t lead in your community.” — Dredd “Show me where your time, energy, and attention go — and I’ll show you your legacy.” — Dark Helmet “A Centurion doesn’t demand respect; he deposits it.” — Dredd Timestamps 00:00 – Opening: F3 Accelerate Campaign & generosity in motion04:30 – The Minivan Centurion: how presence creates influence12:30 – The problem with comfort: why ease erodes impact18:00 – Leadership math: investment = influence25:00 – The currencies of leadership: time, energy, attention33:00 – Mission before mood: discipline as the foundation of legacy39:00 – Leading from the home front: the domestic battlefield46:00 – Faith, virtue, and the Centurion’s code of consistency53:00 – The compound effect: small deposits that build trust57:30 – Final reflections: build legacy through daily investment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the hosts Flea and Shredder discuss with Toffee, AOQ at The Stocks, Leeds in our F3 UK West Yorkshire region about the transformative power of F3, a community-driven fitness initiative for men. They explore personal fitness journeys, the role of music in workouts, and the importance of mental health discussions. The conversation highlights leadership lessons learned through experiences in F3, the significance of community engagement, and the challenges of pioneering new sites. The episode concludes with reflections on recent events and the impact of F3 on personal growth and development. Sound Bites "F3 promotes community and support among men." "Music can enhance workout motivation and energy." "Engaging the community is key to expanding F3." #f3nation #f3uk Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hosts and Guest 00:50 Favorite and Least Favorite Exercises 05:09 The Role of Music in Workouts 08:34 Toffee's Journey to F3 17:22 The Impact of F3 on Personal Transformation 26:07 The Significance of Football in Life 30:28 Journey to Leadership: From Pax to Site Leader 33:52 Setting Up for Success: The Launch of The Stocks 36:50 Learning from Failure: Leadership Lessons 43:24 The Impact of Reflection: Growth Through Experience 51:11 Engaging the Community: Effective Outreach Strategies 55:55 Community Engagement and Outreach Strategies 59:12 The Importance of Meaningful Conversations 01:02:23 Experiencing Fellowship Through Events 01:08:38 Overcoming Adversity Together 01:12:48 Personal Reflections and Life Lessons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Austin Gros (Flash) joins Bones and Forge to discuss his love of Ultra Marathoning and conquering the Barkley 50K. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the High Impact Man podcast, hosts Defib and Dial Up welcome Don Ross, also known as Buffalo to his F3 friends, to discuss his journey of masculinity, faith, and the importance of vulnerability among men. Don shares his experiences with addiction, the significance of male friendships, and the challenges of creating effective men's ministries. He emphasizes the need for men to connect authentically and the characteristics that define true manhood, including strength, courage, skill, honor, and allegiance. In this conversation, Don Ross discusses the evolving understanding of masculinity, emphasizing the need for clarity in defining what it means to be a man. He outlines five essential traits of manhood: strength, courage, skill, honor, and allegiance, and explores how these traits can be developed. The discussion also touches on cultural shifts affecting masculinity, the importance of physical strength, and the challenges of raising boys in today's society. Ross advocates for the role of community and tribes in fostering strong masculinity and encourages men to reflect on their ultimate allegiance in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎯Summary: When the world pulls to the extremes, strong men stand firm in the middle. In this episode, Dredd, Dark Helmet, and The Plague unpack what it means to Hold the Middle , to live with conviction without becoming a zealot, to stay anchored when culture swings, and to lead with both courage and grace. They dig deep into Collision Learning concepts, Q Source principles, and the radical notions that shaped both our faith and our freedom. ✅ Highlights: ✅ How to build conviction without becoming an ideologue✅ Why Andism (“you and I can disagree”) beats Orism (“my way or nothing”)✅ The two radical notions every Centurion must defend✅ How fathers shape future citizens and preserve freedom✅ What happens when men disengage from mission and meaning✅ Why charity and grace are the missing disciplines in modern leadership 💬 Sound Bites “The middle is the common ground of essentials — it’s where men stand when everyone else runs to the edges.” “Factionalism is sin — it’s pride disguised as purity.” “Don’t fight the pendulum — climb the arm to the anchor.” “When men withdraw, the middle cannot hold.” “Your family is the training ground of citizenship.” “If what you’re doing doesn’t make you a better husband and father, it’s a waste of time.” ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro | The World Pulls Apart03:45 – Why “Holding the Middle” Matters08:50 – The Radical Notions: Faith & Freedom14:20 – Andism vs. Orism: How Men Lose Balance20:30 – The Centurion Mindset and Civic Courage27:15 – When Men Disengage from the Mission33:10 – Don’t Fight the Pendulum — Climb to the Anchor38:45 – The Cost of Complacency and “Fat-Ted” Leadership45:00 – Raising Sons and Citizens in a Fractured Culture51:00 – The Family as the Training Ground for Leadership58:00 – Charity, Civility, and the Role of Grace1:04:20 – Final Challenge: Stand Firm and Hold the Middle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ORDER YOUR COPY of The ChairLeader here - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRBFZKKN?... In this episode of the Circle of Trust podcast, Huck L. Berry discusses the growth and impact of F3 Nation, highlighting community fundraising efforts and leadership lessons learned through personal experiences. The conversation features Chris Mallleo, who shares his journey of coaching a high school football team alongside Frankie, a young man with nonverbal cerebral palsy. Their story emphasizes the importance of friendship, leadership, and the distinction between success and significance. The episode also touches on the challenges of political discourse within the F3 community and the need for unity and support among members. Takeaways F3 is about leadership, accountability, and community impact. Fundraising efforts are crucial for sustaining F3's growth. Leadership can be learned through unique experiences. Community support is vital during times of tragedy. Frankie's story exemplifies resilience and courage. Success is not just about winning; it's about impact. The journey is more important than the destination. Political discourse should not divide the F3 community. Authenticity and integrity are key to effective leadership. Building relationships is essential for personal and community growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bones and Forge discuss the importance of Protein, why Carbs aren't that important, and taking ownership of your Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Defib and Dial Up welcome Firefly, a retired Navy captain and middle school teacher, who shares his journey from military service to education. He discusses his experiences in the Navy, including his time in flight school, electronic warfare, and international postings in Ecuador and Rome. Firefly also reflects on his transition to teaching, the challenges of classroom management, and the importance of mentorship. He concludes with a powerful message for men of America, emphasizing the values of justice, mercy, and humility as outlined in Micah 6:8. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices