A Brothers' Creed

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This world can be a confusing place and if you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything. The things we stand up for and our system of principals by which we live is called a CREED. Brothers Jared and Ethan Thomas explore their own creed and the creed of others on this laid back conversational podcast that has three main purposes: 1st Motivation- How you can build and maintain your personal creed 2nd Experiences- Share and hear real life stories that will strengthen your creed 3rd Exploration- Seeking to add more knowledge and power to your creed by discovering the world around us

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Thursday Apr 04, 2024

#175- Foresight- An essential virtue of fatherhood

Thursday Apr 04, 2024

Welcome to another engaging episode of the Brothers Creed podcast. Our aim is to inspire fathers through the teaching of values, providing a blueprint for the next generation. In this episode, we delve into the significant and far-reaching concept of "foresight" with our hosts, Jared and Ethan, fathers of four.

Parenting is synonymous with provisioning for our families, necessitating a lot of foresight. 'Foresight' transcends mere prediction; it necessitates understanding the elements shaping the future and the competency to anticipate multiple eventualities. Amidst an era characterized by misinformation and disputes, discerning truth and thereby developing an accurate understanding of our environment is essential.

We probe the application of foresight across various careers, ranging from entrepreneurship, data science, healthcare systems, through to innovation, scientific research, and financial planning. Implementing foresight within these fields facilitates accurate future trend anticipation and superior strategic planning.

Despite the clear significance of foresight, certain institutions, such as government bodies, may not always apply it successfully. The ramifications of decisions made without sufficient foresight are evident in numerous facets of our society. However, acknowledging this deficiency serves as an impetus to adopt better decision-making approaches in the future.

Embark on this insightful journey as we unravel the essential role foresight plays, not only in parenting but across various life aspects. We share pertinent quotes emphasizing how our perspective influences perception, discuss foresight's role in preparing for various scenarios, and explore the biblical concept of the law of the harvest.

In addition, we underscore the importance of teaching children life skills, including anticipation and planning. Lastly, we offer practical advice on implementing foresight in daily routines and encourage listeners to join us in developing a stronger creed for a future that promises to be brighter.

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Thursday Mar 21, 2024

#174- Discussing the Ideal man - An interview with Travis Neville

Thursday Mar 21, 2024

In this fresh episode of A Brother's Creed, we engage in a gripping discussion with Travis Neville, a noted author renowned for his works on masculinity. We dive deep into his insightful book, "The Ideal Man, Reviving Masculinity", where he illuminates intriguing facets of manhood. He shares his journey as a writer and his passion to inspire men to embrace their core identity against societal pressures.

"Fatherhood, Leadership, and the Virtues of Being a Man"

This captivating episode features broad-ranging conversations about fatherhood, the importance of community leadership, and understanding the true virtues of being a man. Our hosts, Jared and Ethan, share their motivations behind starting the podcast and how their experiences in parenting and navigating society have shaped them. This compelling discussion, embedded with valuable motivation and tips, is essential for anyone striving to be better role models for future generations.

"Understanding the Influence of Coaches and Role Models on Young Boys"

We explore complex dynamics of fatherhood, focusing on the balance between accountability and over-apologies. The discussions touch upon white-collar and blue-collar families, the significance of exposure to varied life experiences, and the importance of role models. We emphasize letting children, particularly boys, experience failure to foster resilience and courage.

"A Discourse on Personal Hobbies, Creeds, and Resilience"

The episode delves further into the significance of fathers having hobbies beyond their conventional roles and the critical influence of a personal creed. We discuss the importance of resilience and how stepping out of comfort zone fortifies mental tenacity. We encourage listeners to harness uncomfortable scenarios as growth opportunities and dictate their own narrative.

"Navigating Life through Personal Mantras"

Detailing the significance of personal mantras, the hosts divulge their practice of committing to specific traits until they become ingrained. The engaging conversation underlines the importance of pursuing joyous actions in life, noting the inevitable prospect of death. A Brother's Creed episode provides valuable insights, inspiration, and practical advice for fathers, educators, and individuals eager to build a resilient and fulfilled life. Do join us on this enlightening journey!

You can find more from Travis at TravisNeville.com

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Thursday Mar 07, 2024

#173- Striving for Harmony in Life and Family

Thursday Mar 07, 2024

Welcome to another enlightening episode of A Brother's Creed, where Ethan and Jared Thomas delve into the profound concept of harmony. This concept, spanning various cultures and historical eras, is viewed as a powerful tool that enhances our lives and those of our loved ones.

Following the trails of universal laws and medical theories, philosophical perspectives and seminal figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Heraclitus, the brothers present compelling discussions on 'harmony'. They emphasize the significance of alignment in thoughts, words, and deeds in achieving happiness and inner peace.

In the sphere of family, they underscore the values of open communication, respecting personal spaces, and fostering teamwork. They highlight the critical role of fathers in setting exemplary actions for the children, drawing insightful lessons from popular children's show, Bluey.

As personal and family harmony extend to the larger social canvas, Jared and Ethan recommend finding balance in life's ever-changing priorities. This includes critical aspects such as physical well-being, financial stability, work-life balance, and aligning expectations within the family. Drawing parallels from natural phenomena like the trophic cascade, they stress how vital it is to adapt to dynamic changes in life to maintain harmony.

The ultimate goal of the discussion is to foster core personal values, helping nurture the next generation. Join them in their journey towards greater harmony in life, contributing actively to create a more balanced and fulfilling environment.

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Thursday Feb 22, 2024

#172- Life Lessons with Pat Barber of The Father's Guild

Thursday Feb 22, 2024

In this deeply enriching episode of A Brother's Creed podcast, our guest, Pat Barber, a dad and a role model from The Father's Guild, offers candid advice and insights on the nuances and challenges of fatherhood in the millennial age. We discuss how being a role model can have a far more significant impact on children's lives than ordinance, highlighting the importance of living out the principles and values we want our kids to uphold.

Pat offers a unique perspective on manhood and fatherhood, promoting the idea of personal self-improvement and sincere connection with children over stereotypical instruction-based parenting. His thoughts on effective fathering are derived from his experiences as a father of four boys and his endeavors like The Father’s Guild that encourages open conversation about fatherhood.

Join in our exploration of the newly defined paradigms of fatherhood, modeling and living out virtues for children, and understanding the multi-layered role of a modern father. Diving into hot topics like setting boundaries, structured communication, emotional control, and gender roles, this episode provides an authentic view of what it takes to be a present, active, and positively connected father in today's world.

Finally, we journey towards an intriguing topic about self-improvement and its profound impact on one's parenting dynamics. The highlight is Pat's personal challenge of consciously refraining from yelling for a month and the ripple effects it had on his parental life. This episode swells with insights on intentional parenting, personal growth, and the looming possibility of becoming ‘harder to kill, easier to love’. We invite you to immerse in this thought-provoking and enriching conversation, promising to leave you with a fresh perspective on fatherhood.

You can Find more from Pat here;

@thefathersguild

@coachpatbarber

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Saturday Feb 10, 2024

#171- Civility- A Virtue of self control and courtesy

Saturday Feb 10, 2024

On A Brothers' Creed Podcast we Inspire fathers to teach values that become the Blueprint for the next generation.

This episode covers the topic of civility. Ethan and Jared discuss this virtue and examples of it throughout history. They talk about ways to instill civility in your life and ways that fathers can model civility for their children. The brothers close with their favorite quotes about civility to leave you inspired to live and teach the virtue yourself.

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Thursday Jan 25, 2024

#170- From Loafers to Prison slippers, and the life lessons along the way- An interview with Wayne Boatwright

Thursday Jan 25, 2024

On this Episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast Jared and Ethan talk with Wayne Boatwright. Wayne shares with the brothers his story of how he went from being an Ivy League graduate with a successful job as a lawyer to serving 6 years in a California State Prison. Wayne shares insights about his time in prison with a focus on the lessons he learned there that have changed him forever. The brothers and Wayne chat about a wide range of topics like the rebuilding of trust he lost with his children, lessons on fatherhood from prison, to a story about the importance of Sriracha in prison. Don't miss this thought provoking conversation!

You can find More from Wayne Boatwright at the below links:

Substack

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Thursday Jan 11, 2024

#169- Camaraderie- A virtue forged in united hardship

Thursday Jan 11, 2024

On A Brothers' Creed Podcast we Inspire fathers to teach values that become the Blueprint for the next generation.

This episode covers the topic of camaraderie. Ethan and Jared discuss this virtue and how it has been forged throughout history. They share several examples from their own lives and from history on the impact it can have on the outcome of a team and the lasting bonds that endure. They discuss how fathers can cultivate an environment where Camaraderie can flourish for their children as well as how they can model it themselves. The brothers close with their favorite quotes about Camaraderie to leave you inspired to live the virtue yourself.

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Thursday Dec 28, 2023

#168- 2023 in review- Episodes that stood out

Thursday Dec 28, 2023

In this Episode we review the year 2023 and talk about how it went. We share how things went in our personal lives and then some of the episodes we particularly liked this year. We talk about some of the world events that occurred during the year and how that has impacted our lives.

Recap, remines, and say goodbye to 2023 with us.

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Thursday Dec 21, 2023

#167- Our Favorite Things (gadgets and more)

Thursday Dec 21, 2023

In this episode talk about our favorite gadgets and more. These are our favorite recent purchases, cool tech, and more that might be a good Christmas present for a loved one or yourself.

Jared talks about the De-hydrator he got to make jerky, the pop up sauna, Audible, leather seat covers for his vehicle, and his iphone case that doubles as a wallet.

Ethan talks about his vehicle error code reader, fat grips for working out, a backup battery for jumping his car, a massage gun, and his portable extra monitor.

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Thursday Dec 14, 2023

#166- Core CREDO of Tolerance

Thursday Dec 14, 2023

In this episode we share stories and talk about the attribute of Tolerance. Take these lessons and stories and add the credo of Tolerance into your creed!

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