Order of Man

In this episode of Ask Me Anything, Ryan Michler and Kipp Sorensen tackle seven challenging questions from listeners about fatherhood, career uncertainty, marriage, finances, relationships and personal responsibility. They discuss how to guide a teenage son considering military service, rebuilding a career after AI-driven job losses, coming clean about hidden debt, and navigating difficult family relationships.
They also explore breaking generational patterns of anger, dealing with a friend's infidelity, and standing up to disrespectful in-laws. Along the way, Ryan shares thoughts on community involvement, personal accountability, networking and preparing for life's inevitable hardships.
 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Opening Conversation and Catching Up
01:55 - Ryan's Experience with Vortex and Exceptional Customer Service
05:59 - Building Stronger Communities and Taking Personal Responsibility
09:34 - The Iron Council and Upcoming War Room
10:37 - Should My Son Join the Marines or Go to College?
16:20 - Rebuilding Your Career in the Age of AI
24:24 - How to Confess $30,000 in Hidden Debt to Your Wife
29:35 - How to Handle a Daughter's Difficult Relationship
34:32 - Breaking the Cycle of Anger with Your Children
41:37 - Should You Tell Your Friend's Wife About His Affair?
45:52 - Standing Up to Disrespectful In-Laws
50:30 - How to Respond to Insults Without Becoming Defensive
53:01 - War Room: Preparing for the Inevitable Hardships of Life
54:30 - Ryan's Conversation with Jim Caviezel and Closing Remarks
 
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Most men know what they're supposed to do and still look for a reason not to do it. It's too risky, too costly, or someone with more credentials says it's a mistake. Today we're talking about how to make the hard call anyway. That means finding your "Michael Jordan talent," pairing it with a walk-on mentality, and putting your spirit first. We also get into programming your response before the moment arrives, choosing the right fight over the easy one, and why staying open-handed matters more than ever.
My guest has stood on that line more than once. He turned down advice that would have protected his career so he could play Christ, nearly died twice in the years that followed, and built a body of work on characters who choose to get involved when they could stay out of it. His name is Jim Caviezel. We talk about what dying taught him about fear, the moment he believes God called him to act, why he says he doesn't get the easy movies but the right ones, and what his new film Ghost Soldier says about a man stepping up to protect people who can't protect themselves.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Opening
00:40 - Introduction & Living by Core Values
01:54 - Following Your Dream & Modern Culture
04:07 - Faith, Acting, and "Ghost Soldier"
06:10 - Open Hand vs. Fist Bump: Trust and Civility
08:45 - Navy SEAL Training & "The Passion of the Christ"
13:15 - Jim Caviezel's Near-Death Experience
17:47 - Jimmy Stewart, Legacy, and Paying It Forward
22:59 - Discovering Purpose & The Walk-On Mentality
29:31 - Standing Firm Against Hollywood Ideology
33:24 - The Lone Wolf Mindset & Feeding the Spirit
41:28 - Overcoming Fear: Lessons from Great White Sharks
46:54 - Authenticity in Action Cinema
50:44 - Lucifer, Saint Michael, and Spiritual Warfare
56:57 - Ryan Michler Shares a Personal Encounter with God
01:00:22 - "The Count of Monte Cristo" & A Man's Search for Meaning
01:04:34 - Legacy, Fatherhood, and Passing the Torch
 
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In this week's Friday Field Notes, Ryan Michler returns to the studio to address a critical and disturbing trend: the rapid decline of modern men. Diving into five alarming statistics, Ryan breaks down the uncomfortable truths about male suicide rates, the epidemic of isolation, and dropping testosterone levels. 
He doesn't just highlight the problems; he offers practical, hard-hitting solutions to help men break free from societal traps. Whether it's building a brotherhood, taking charge of your physical health, or stepping up to lead in your relationships, this episode is a wake-up call to reclaim your masculinity. Tune in to discover how you can stop isolating, boost your vitality, and become the protector and provider you were meant to be.   
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:13 - Back in the Studio & Vortex Optics
02:19 - Five Alarming Statistics About Men
03:10 - Statistic 1: The Tragedy of Male Suicide
04:50 - Statistic 2: The Epidemic of Isolation
08:40 - Where to Find Good Men
11:35 - Statistic 3: The Single Status of Young Men
17:20 - Statistic 4: The Decline in Male Education
21:05 - Statistic 5: Plummeting Vitality and Testosterone
22:12 - How to Naturally Boost Testosterone
28:50 - Upcoming Interview with Jim Caviezel
 
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In this episode of Ask Me Anything, Kipp and Shawn tackle four questions about the challenges men face in leadership, relationships, personal growth, and fatherhood. They discuss how to earn respect as a newly promoted supervisor without becoming an authoritarian boss, how to bring excitement and connection back into a long-term marriage, and how to stop letting past mistakes define your future.
They also explore the challenges of parenting teenagers and rebuilding a relationship with a son who is becoming increasingly distant. Along the way, they share personal experiences and practical advice about influence, intentional relationships, and becoming a better father.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Catching Up and Hunting Stories
03:16 - Establishing Authority Without Losing Respect
06:30 - Leadership Through Influence, Not Authority
10:56 - Bringing the Spark Back Into Marriage
15:00 - Dating Your Spouse Again
17:25 - Overcoming Regret and Moving Forward
21:00 - Turning Your Past Into an Advantage
26:04 - Reconnecting With Your Teenage Son
30:00 - Understanding Teenagers and Their Behaviour
36:00 - Parenting With Peace Instead of Conflict
38:30 - Creating Lasting Family Memories
41:30 - Closing Thoughts and Where to Connect
42:27 - Iron Council Announcement
 
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Most men don't have a fitness problem as much as they have a "no" problem. Your kid asks you to jump on the trampoline, wrestle, or go for a hike, and you're too tired, too out of shape, or too worried about getting hurt to say yes. Say no enough times and they stop asking. My guest today knows that if you want to protect, provide, and show up for the people who count on you, being physically capable is the price of admission.
Jason Khalipa and I talk about learning new skills well past 40, why tools like TRT and GLP-1s should never become crutches, and what it means to stay ahead of your sons in the weight room for as long as you can. We also get into the Train Hard Men's Club, the free weekly workouts Jason started in a library parking lot that have grown to more than 100 clubs around the world. Men need a reason to get together, and a hard workout followed by a cup of coffee might be exactly the excuse you've been missing.
 
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
00:00 - Opening: Tactical Fitness and Smith & Wesson Partnership
01:16 - Preparing for First Big Game Hunt in Texas
04:19 - Upcoming Whitetail Hunts & Long Range Shooting
07:03 - Evolving with Age: Police Academy & BJJ at 41
09:25 - Maintaining Physical Capability as You Age
10:53 - Muscle Retention, GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs, and Strength Baselines
13:44 - The "Never Zero" Approach & Modern TRT Tools
16:31 - The Protect and Provide Mandate of Modern Men
18:52 - Training to Always Say Yes to Your Kids
21:31 - Friendly Competition Between Fathers and Sons
24:19 - Inspiring the Next Generation Through Strength
30:40 - Recording Break & Mid-Show Pause
32:44 - The Origin of the Train Hard Men's Club
35:30 - Scaling Free Men's Clubs Worldwide
38:59 - Restoring Real-World Groundedness and Connection
41:09 - The Unique Value of Male Brotherhood and Accountability
45:08 - Why Men Need Purpose-Driven Gathering
51:13 - Breakdown of the Train Hard Burpee Test
52:50 - Breathwork, Heart Rate Control, and Managing Stress at Home
56:45 - How to Join or Start a Local Train Hard Club
 
Battle Planners: Pick yours up today!
Order Ryan's new book, The Masculinity Manifesto.
For more information on the Iron Council brotherhood.
Want maximum health, wealth, relationships, and abundance in your life? Sign up for our free course, 30 Days to Battle Ready