Life on Target

The only way to get better at doing hard things is to do hard things. And the only way to become more dangerous is to train for it. These qualities are essential for every man, but they need to be grounded in steadfast trust in God. In this episode,...

Bill Rapier a former Navy SEAL and the owner of American Tactical Shooting Instruction. He retired from the military after 20 years of service, runs multiple small businesses, and now lives in Idaho with his wife and seven kids. In this episode,...

When you start a small business, you're signing up to learn—a lot. In this episode, Nathan shares the three things that he wish he would've been told before starting his construction business and offers perspective on the key things that need to be...

Starting a small business doesn't have to be complicated—you just have to get going. In this episode, Nathan shares his story of starting his construction company and provides a practical list of steps for building your side hustle or a full-time...

Health and fitness should be a top priority in everyone's life, but it's very easy for it to fall by the wayside. In this episode, Nathan shares practical tips for how to think about health and fitness regardless of your ability, how injuries from...

David Benham is a former professional baseball player, real estate investor, and serial entrepreneur who is passionate about helping Christian business owners connect faith and business. In this episode, David shares how he and his brother Jason have...

Productive property is one of the primary ways for Christians to build margin in their life so they can bless their families and other people. But why do you need it? And how can you get it? In this episode, Nathan gives a high-level overview of how...

Inflation and the rising cost of goods is a topic that’s on everybody’s mind. How should we deal with inflation and its effects? What can we do to lessen the impact of inflation in the future? In this episode, Nathan discusses some of the...

Daniel Grothe is a author of The Power of Place: Choosing Stability in a Rootless Age and the Associate Senior Pastor at New Life Church in Colorodo Springs, Colorado. In this episode, Grothe shares his story of going in on 120 acres with three...

Parents have opportunities each and every day to lead their children in the way of godly living, and it is essential to make the most of those moments when they arise. In this episode, Nathan shares how he is working to teach his daughters contentment...

Why do school shootings happen and what should Christians do about them? In this episode, Nathan draws on his extensive experience in hostage rescue situations to provide hard-earned perspective on the complexity surrounding these issues as well as...

In this episode, Nathan has a far-reaching discussion with Rob Sentz on building physical and mental toughness in kids and how that impacts larger socioeconomic issues like employment. Sentz shares practical ways that he has worked to teach his...

Darren Doane is brand architect and filmmaker whose portfolio includes work for Toyota, Shinedown, Jimmy John’s, Zac Brown Band, and more. In this episode, Doane shares how having hustle enabled him to learn filmmaking, get a job without going to...

For the married men: What are you doing to give your wife rest? Wives and moms have a lot on their plate, and it’s the husband’s job to find ways to give his wife rest from her work. If you don’t have a concrete answer this week’s question,...

Most people (including Christians) don’t have a big enough vision for their life. And when they think about having a big vision, they tend to think only in terms of their own lifetime. In this episode, Nathan discusses how to break out of the trap...

Having the right perspective is crucial for being able to face the challenges of each day with the right attitude and motivation. In this episode, Nathan shares how close calls while getting shot at on deployment has enabled him to trust God with his...

Teaching your kids to engage in Sunday morning worship begins with intentional family rhythms at home. In this episode, Nathan discusses how regular family worship prepares kids to participate in church In a way that is respectful to the Lord and...

Church used to be central to families, towns, and society as a whole, but today most people—including Christians—live like it’s optional. And lots of people talk about having a community or “finding your tribe,” when in reality, true...

“How family-centered are you?” This is the question that Rory Groves, author of Durable Trades, asks to help you determine the health of your family. In this episode, Groves shares his employment journey from working during the .com bust to...

Why don’t more Christians take bold risks that would benefit their family, church community, and the whole world? And you? Are you playing it safe in your own life, or are you energized by the promises of God in Scripture? In this episode, Nathan...

How long could you survive without any outside assistance for food, water, or energy? What plan do you have in place to weather storms and societal issues? In this episode, Nathan discusses why his family bought land, moved into a renovated school bus...

Do you treat your personal life and business life as two exclusive areas, or are you aware of how these two areas affect and inform one another? In this episode, Nathan discusses how being a small business owner break down the distinctions between...

Lies are everywhere, and they are very difficult correct once they’re spoken. Lies damage relationships, spread fear, and provoke mistrust in our relationships, homes, and the world. In this episode, Nathan discusses why you should “lie-proof your...

In this episode, Nathan has an in-depth discussion with Pastor C.R. Wiley on the importance of mechanical competency, personal agency, and strategies for how families can be more productive and profitable for God’s glory. Pastor C.R. Wiley shares...

Living boldly requires taking risks, and risks are uncomfortable, but they are crucial to living out true faith in God and his plan for your life. In this episode, Nathan shares an early failure in his military service that set him at a crossroads...

Christian men need to be diligent when it comes to protecting their families, and that requires faithful leadership. Being disciplined in exercising dominion over self is prerequisite for considering the role of violence and self-defense in the...

Having a healthy brain is key to living a full, robust life, but it’s often something we neglect in our lives. In this episode, Nathan shares his story of undergoing extensive brain analysis, therapy, and training at the National Intrepid Center of...

What is the role of violence in a Christian’s life? Aren’t Christian’s supposed to always turn the other cheek? In this episode, Nathan argues that a pacifist view overlooks a true definition of meekness: the ability to do violence tempered with...

How can we produce the next generation of innovators and game-changers in society? By fundamentally changing the way that we educate our kids. In this episode, Nathan discusses the benefits of homeschooling as the most customizable form of education...

Current conversations about the gender pay gap tend tend to focus on one thing: money earned within one generation. But the reality is that men and women can accomplish achieve much more through family and business within a unified home over...

How can parents raise strong, godly sons in a world rampant with sexual immorality? Nathan's church sought out wisdom on this question, and Pastor Toby Sumpter from in Moscow, Idaho offered to speak and provide tested strategies for approaching this...

Our culture is in chaos because we are ignoring God’s standard for sexuality and sexual purity. More importantly, sexual sin destroys our homes, which are critical for building fruitful churches and communities. In this episode, Nathan discusses the...

What does “mental toughness” actually mean? It seems like a lot of people talk about having it, but how should you go about getting it? In this episode, Nathan discusses his experience of dealing with the crippling effects of overthinking as a...

Did you know that consistently undercharging in your business steals from your family? When you work with integrity and deliver high-quality products and services to customers, you should be paid what you’re worth. In this episode, Nathan discusses...

When you look back on the past year have you taken risks or have you played it safe? What has been the fruit of those decisions? In this episode, Nathan reflects on how trusting God’s providence throughout his entrepreneurship journey has enabled...

What does it take to actually achieve our goals? For one reason or another, most people never accomplish the things they say they will. It's one thing to talk endlessly about future plans, and another to courageously take risks and execute them. In...

What do you think about when you hear the word aesthetics? Do you want to check out or are you intrigued? In this episode, Nathan breaks down how focusing on aesthetics can enrich every aspect of life—from your heart and mind, physical appearance,...

Before you can work well with others, you need to focus on improving yourself. That counterintuitive fact separates terrible companies from thriving ones, and enables self-aware leaders to outperform their peers. In this episode Nathan discusses how...

Many people have a difficult time interacting with people—in family, at work, on social media, and in everyday life. But people skills are crucial for building relationships and developing agency. In this episode, Nathan discusses how authenticity...

Americans waste about two days a year just looking for misplaced things—keys, wallets, phones, etc. Disorganization eats away at our time and makes it impossible to hit our targets for each day. In the second episode on a series on agency, Nathan...

True agency equals freedom. General competency is more valuable than obsessive mastery in just one area. In Episode 1, Nathan starts to unpack what C.R. Wiley calls the four languages of agency: mechanical skill, organizational skill, people skills,...

Why should you listen to Nathan Spearing? In Episode 0, Nathan unpacks the pivotal moments in his life and career that led him to leave special operations, start a bespoke construction company, build a thriving real estate business, and ultimately...