In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Douglas Wilson, senior minister of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, writer, and author of numerous books. What started as a conversation about biblical marriage roles evolved into a deeper exploration of why men today seem lost and how society's shift away from complementary gender roles is affecting everyone.

I'll walk you through:

✅ Why the biblical concept of husbands as "head of household" isn't about dictatorship—it's about organic unity and sacrificial leadership

✅ How true submission creates respect and trust that makes husbands want to honor their wives even more

✅ The difference between equality before the law and dangerous "sameness" ideology that ignores natural differences

✅ Why men run on respect while women thrive on love and acceptance—and what happens when we ignore this

✅ How feminism's well-intentioned push for dignity went too far, outlawing constructive male dominance and creating destructive patterns instead

✅ The "flatbed truck" principle: why men drive straighter with responsibility and purpose

✅ Understanding women's natural nurturing instincts and how they can both protect and sometimes cloud necessary decisions

✅ Why "failure to launch" young men are symptoms of a larger cultural problem—and what parents can do about it

Whether you're struggling with traditional gender roles, watching your son drift without purpose, or trying to understand why your marriage lacks the harmony you crave, Douglas offers biblical wisdom that challenges modern assumptions. His perspective reminds us that men and women aren't the same—and that's exactly the point.

🔔 Remember: When we honor our complementary differences instead of fighting them, both men and women can thrive in their unique strengths. The goal isn't sameness—it's beautiful, functional unity.

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Douglas's relevant links:

Website: https://dougwils.com/

In this deeply personal solo episode, I'm getting real about the epidemic I see everywhere - in my therapy room, in marriages, and in our culture at large. We're not just deficient in Vitamin D from the sun; we're starving for Vitamin D as in Discipline, and it's destroying our capacity for lasting love.

From my own journey growing up in the 70s and 80s alongside the "you can do it all" mentality to witnessing the fallout in countless relationships, I'm sharing why our obsession with convenience and instant gratification is creating emotional fragility that's killing our marriages before they even have a chance to thrive.

In this episode, I walk you through:

✅ Why discipline isn't punishment - it's love in right order and the secret to deep fulfillment

✅ How our addiction to convenience is creating marriages built on feelings instead of committed acts of love

✅ The forgotten truth that love is a decision, not just a feeling - and why that changes everything

✅ Why "sacred suffering" and small daily sacrifices are the currency that builds unshakeable relationships

✅ Practical anchors to restore sacred order: from cooking together to screen sabbaths that will transform your family

✅ How the "I don't feel in love anymore" epidemic is really about our inability to choose love as a verb

✅ Why teaching our children that desires don't need instant obedience is the most loving thing we can do

If you're exhausted from trying to control everything, frustrated by the lack of depth in your relationships, or wondering why modern marriages feel so disposable, this episode will challenge you to reconsider what real love looks like.

As I share from my own struggles with wanting to "do it all" and the price tag that came with it, you'll discover that the path to joy isn't through endless options and convenience - it's through the beautiful constraint of choosing love daily, even when we don't feel like it.

🔔 Remember: Love isn't just an emotion - it's a verb. As Saint Paul wrote to Timothy, we're called to "fight the good fight," not just feel the good feelings. The more you sacrifice, the more you love, and paradoxically, the more fulfilled you become.

This isn't exactly a cheery episode, but it's what will bring you joy - not just on your deathbed, but as you grow older and wiser. Let's start a resistance movement together, developing more discipline in all our lives because you deserve to reclaim sacred order in your life, your marriage, and your family.

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Ready to dive deeper? If this message resonates with you, take a screenshot and text it to someone who needs to hear it. Better yet, bring up these topics at your own dinner table. Let's make discipline the new movement - one act of holy discipline at a time.

Stay rooted, stay resistant, and above all, stay in love.

In this powerful episode, nutritionist and bestselling author Maria Emmerich shares her journey from a sick teenager with PCOS to becoming a leading voice in ketogenic nutrition who has helped millions heal. From writing her first book on a library computer after losing everything to helping clients reverse serious health conditions, Maria's story is one of resilience and unwavering dedication to healing others.

I'll walk you through:

✅ How Maria discovered the ketogenic lifestyle at 16 when told she couldn't have children

✅ Why the carnivore approach reverses diabetes, Parkinson's, and autoimmune conditions

✅ The truth about hormones for women over 30 and why hormone replacement therapy matters

✅ How her husband's chronic illness led them deeper into carnivore healing

✅ Why steak has more nutrients than kale and how to replace food addictions with better alternatives

✅ The mental health connection between food and mood

Maria opens up about the personal struggles that fuel her passion, from adoption challenges to watching her husband navigate illness with grace. Whether you're struggling with weight loss or chronic health issues, Maria offers both the science and heart behind true healing.

🔔 Remember: You don't have to choose between feeling good and enjoying food—sometimes the path to healing means learning to nourish yourself in completely new ways.

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Website: https://ketomaria.com

Instagram: @mariaemmerich