What if the peace you’re chasing isn’t in the next goal, achievement, or upgrade—but already here? In this episode, Todd & Travis unpack how intentional gratitude and simple breath practices can radically shift your perspective, energy, and the atmosphere you bring into every room. This is a grounded, practical conversation about enoughness, presence, and why chasing “more” often leaves us emptier than when we started.

If you’ve been working hard and still feeling unsatisfied, this episode invites you to pause… and breathe.

Scannable Highlights

• [00:00–02:00] Why a simple “three good things” gratitude practice can change your entire day
• [02:45–04:00] The difference between shallow gratitude and gratitude that actually reshapes your perspective
• [03:05] “What if what you have is already enough?” — the question that disrupts hustle and comparison
• [04:30–05:30] Why chasing the next goal rarely satisfies—and how gratitude flips the script
• [06:30–08:15] “Sternum up”: a posture + breath reset you can use anywhere, anytime
• [09:30–11:00] How slowing your breath can calm an entire room—and even your whole household

Action Steps

• Subscribe & follow the podcast so you don’t miss future conversations on clarity, calm, and real-life practices that actually work.
• Try this today: Write down three good things from yesterday and take three slow, deep breaths before walking into your home or workplace. Notice what shifts.

If you’ve ever questioned your purpose or felt unqualified for the thing your heart keeps pulling you toward, this episode is your reminder that calling doesn’t care about credentials. Todd shares a wild story from a hospital visit that reveals how clarity shows up, how guidance flows when you allow it, and why one encouraging word can change everything. This conversation is an invitation to notice the rooms you’re being asked to walk into—and trust the reason you’re there.

[00:01:00] A Simple Question That Opened a Door
Todd asks a stranger how her day is going—and instantly realizes some people are just waiting for someone safe to talk to.

[00:02:45] The Interview That Became a Calling
A meeting meant to last five minutes turns into an hour-long, spirit-led conversation that changes everything.

[00:04:20] When Answers Flow From Somewhere Higher
The chaplain is stunned by Todd’s responses—and Todd realizes he’s not speaking alone.

[00:08:00] Words That Lift vs. Words That Shame
A powerful breakdown of how encouragement shapes posture, energy, and confidence.

[00:12:00] The Hardest Practice: Receiving
Why compliments and blessings are tough to accept—and how to build the muscle of worthiness.

[00:13:35] The Exercise That Rewires How You See Yourself
A simple journaling prompt that shifts your internal narrative from criticism to gratitude.

• Subscribe so you don’t miss upcoming conversations that help you reconnect with your purpose, your health, and your life.
• Reflect on the “three things” exercise—write down three good things someone has said or done for you. Let your brain learn to receive.

If your mind feels noisy or you’re glued to your phone more than you’d like to admit, this episode is your reminder to slow down and reconnect with what actually matters. Travis and I break down the surprising clarity, calm, and emotional reset that comes from stepping into the woods, turning the phone off, and letting silence do its work.

You’ll walk away with simple, practical ways to clear your head — plus a challenge that might just shift the way you move through the world.

00:00 — Why the woods feel like a “soul car wash.”
Discover why nature strips away mental clutter in a way nothing else can.

00:01:15 — The reflex to check your phone… and what happens when you stop
A candid look at how much time we waste scrolling without realizing it.

00:02:30 — Screen-time reality checks and the peace in unplugging
How turning off notifications exposes what’s been distracting you.

00:03:45 — The life-changing clarity of a 12-hour walk
What happens when you give yourself uninterrupted time to think, pray, and reset.

00:06:45 — The real power of a 20-minute walk
Why even a short, intentional walk can transform your mood, marriage, and mental state.

• Subscribe to The Outhouse to get more real, honest conversations that help you reconnect with yourself.
• Take the 20-Minute Walk Challenge: Phone off. No music. Just you. Notice what comes up.

• Book mentioned: The 12-Hour Walk by Colin O’Brady

Ever prayed for patience… and got people who test your limits instead? Or asked for peace… and ended up forced to slow down by a head cold? In this episode, we unpack the subtle (and sometimes hilarious) ways God answers prayers through opportunity rather than convenience. If you’re navigating stress, waiting seasons, or unexpected “lessons,” this conversation will hit home.

• [00:00] The Neti Pot Chronicles — A hilariously relatable intro on congestion, fire cider, and the weird things we do to feel better.
• [03:00] When a Cold Becomes an Answered Prayer — How unwanted downtime opened the door to studying, reflection, and divine timing.
• [05:30] “Be Careful What You Pray For” — Why patience, strength, and leadership rarely come packaged the way we expect.
• [07:00] Wisdom from Bruce/Evan Almighty — A movie moment that perfectly captures how God delivers growth.
• [09:00] Mislabeling Blessings as Problems — A powerful reframe: maybe the thing that feels heavy is shaping the person you asked to become.
• [10:00] Rest, Solitude & Letting Go of Productivity — A fishing trip with zero fish and maximum peace.

• Subscribe so you never miss an episode that challenges your perspective and strengthens your spirit.
• Share this episode with someone who’s frustrated by life’s “inconveniences” — it might be exactly what they need to hear.
• Connect with me for more conversations on clarity, faith, and becoming the person God is forming within you.

Most men are treading water—working, providing, existing—but not truly living. In this episode, Todd and Travis break down what it really means to do ministry outside the church walls and why you don’t need a degree, a title, or a pulpit to make an impact. They dive deep into how men can build deeper spiritual connections, lead from where they are, and live out the purpose God already prepared for them.

This one’s a call to wake up, step up, and start living out your faith in real life.

Highlights

• [00:03:10] “Pew warmers vs. purpose builders” — how community keeps men spiritually fed beyond Sunday mornings.
• [00:05:45] The truth about “being qualified” — why God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
• [00:08:15] Building brotherhood — how one small men’s group grew from six guys to sixty over 15 years.
• [00:10:00] From existing to living: what it looks like when men finally breathe again.
• [00:12:30] The power of curiosity — how free learning (and a CS Lewis binge) reignited Todd’s spiritual hunger.
• [00:16:00] Living Ephesians 2:10 — realizing your purpose is already prepared; your only job is to step into it.

Next Steps:

• 🔔 Subscribe to The Outhouse for raw conversations about faith, life, and what it means to live wide awake.
• 💭 Reflect: What would change if you stopped waiting to be “qualified” and just started leading where you are?

Links / Resources Mentioned:

• Hillsdale College Free Courses
• CS Lewis & Aristotle Series — Hillsdale College Online
• Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Sometimes the thing weighing us down isn’t heavy — it’s sticky. Ever feel like resentment sticks to you like gum on the bottom of your shoe? In this episode, Todd and Travis unpack the real weight of unforgiveness — how it sneaks into your day, shapes your reactions, and keeps you stuck. You’ll hear raw personal stories, faith-centered insight, and practical shifts that help you release bitterness and reclaim peace.

If you’ve been carrying something heavy (or someone), this conversation just might be the nudge that sets you free.

⏱️ Episode Highlights

• [00:00] The gum-on-the-shoe metaphor — why resentment spreads if we don’t remove it
• [03:00] Why forgiveness feels unnatural (and why we mistake it for letting someone off the hook)
• [04:15] A childhood forgiveness moment that changed everything
• [07:00] Road-rage reframe: the tow truck story that turned irritation into empathy
• [14:00] Shifting the phrase from “they did this to me” to “they did this to themselves”
• [18:00] The power of intentional release — naming, breathing, and letting go

Next Steps

✅ Subscribe for more grounded conversations on faith, healing, and personal growth
✨ Try the practice: Speak one person’s name in your heart today and release them
💬 Share this episode with someone carrying emotional weight — they’ll thank you

📎 Resources & Mentions

• Matthew 6:14–15 — Forgiveness scripture reference

What if sobriety isn’t the goal—just the doorway? In this conversation, Bill Matthews shares how a DUI sent him to rehab… and into a life of recovery, purpose, and endurance.
We unpack the rituals that actually stick, the language shifts that change outcomes, and why tribe is the multiplier for every transformation.

Expect “aha” moments you can put to work today, whether you’re sober-curious or rebuilding your foundation.

🎧 Highlights:

• Bill’s forced rehab & the truth about “deciding” to get sober
• How community beats willpower every time
• Rituals vs. habits — and the floor/ceiling rule
• Sober October done right
• Endurance, leadership, and daily alignment

🧭 Takeaways:

• Build rituals with a floor and a ceiling—consistency > intensity
• Change your language, change your results
• Engineer daily awareness—train your brain to notice what matters
• Borrow a tribe until it’s yours

📩 Next Steps:

• Subscribe & review to keep the conversation rolling

Chapter Markers / Timestamps

00:00 – The truth about “deciding” to get sober
03:00 – Tribe > Willpower
05:00 – Rituals that last
09:00 – Sober October done right
19:00 – Find your mountain
25:00 – Alignment & leadership

Resources / Links

Books & Ideas Mentioned:

• Meditations — Marcus Aurelius
• The Daily Stoic — Ryan Holiday
• The Five Regrets of the Dying — Bronnie Ware
• Oxygen Advantage — Patrick McKeown
• 12-Step Recovery — “a God of your understanding”

Connect:

• Todd: https://www.instagram.com/toddsquires_/
• Bill: https://www.instagram.com/cornermancoaching/

You can pray for calm seas all day long… sometimes, at some point, you’ve got to start swimming.
In this episode, Todd and Travis dive deep into the power of prayer — where faith meets movement. They unpack how words can breathe life or take it away, why your direction matters more than your speed, and what it looks like to trust God while taking action.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start something, this conversation will light a fire under you to stop waiting and start swimming.

Highlights & Timestamps

• [00:30] Pray to God, but Swim for Sure — the best analogy for faith in motion.
• [04:00] Walking someone else’s path: how easy it is to chase another person’s dream.
• [07:00] The guitar story — and how one careless comment can silence a dream for years.
• [10:00] “What if the good stuff?” — reframing worry into faith.
• [18:00] Death awareness, fear, and what it means to live while you’re here.
• [26:00] Failure, the reticular activating system, and the Walt Disney mindset.
• [30:00] The takeaway: Courage, faith, and movement are the true ingredients for change.

Next Steps

• Subscribe to InsideThe Outhouse wherever you listen to podcasts — new episodes every week that mix humor, healing, and real talk.
• Reflect: What’s something you’ve been praying for… but not taking action on?
• Share: Send this episode to a friend who needs a reminder to get moving — faith first, stroke second.