The Purpose Mastermind Podcast with Mark Delaney
206 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -The Purpose Mastermind Podcast is all about winning at life and leaving a legacy. Hear from purpose and family expert, Mark Delaney, as well as experienced guests as we discuss developing a proper perspective on life, marriage, parenting, and more. This isn’t a podcast about unfounded theories or empty, shallow “make you feel good” talk. It’s about real purpose for your real life. You will leave encouraged and empowered to win at life and leave a legacy.
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E182: Edentity...how do you build it?
May 27, 2024 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIdentity is spoken of often. People say it's important to create a good identity, and people speak of the dangers of a wrong identity. But, how do we explain what identity is? And how do we create it? Identity is the desire to know who we are. For Mark, he describes the impact of identity on his life. 1. "I have nothing to prove to anyboby. I never had anything to prove to anyone." 2. "I know longer have anything to hide." 3. "I can stop trying, and replace it with being." Support the S...
E181: When will I be excited about my own life?
May 20, 2024 16:00 - 10 minutes - 7.2 MBEvery human being is in a search for our place in this world. We are looking for fulfillment and contentment. For many people, our life becomes a desperate searching. What if our searching ended...and our giving began? What if we stopped holding our life hostage? What if we lived boldly every day? This episode features Mark's brother Ryan playing the guitar as Mark shares three stories to inspire you for your journey. Support the Show.
E180:Three concerns about therapy.
May 13, 2024 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.32 MBEveryone needs therapy, but there are some concerns to consider in the journey. 1. A danger is that therapy will help you think there is something wrong with you. 2. A danger is that therapy will help you focus more on your problem. This makes the problem bigger. 3. A danger is that therapy will help you focus more on yourself. Everyone can build powerful therapy in their life by building powerful relationships with people and by engaging in activities that help restore. Support the Show.
E179: Can a person live a happy life?
May 06, 2024 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMark sits down with Cody Reed for an honest conversation about life. Cody said, "I want the freedom to be happy with who I am." In this conversation they talk about how someone can intentionally create this happy life. "If we life a happy and content life, the people in our life will get to experience that from us. If we are not happy and content, people will also experience that frustration from us." Support the Show.
E178: Kambi Jecminek...Do you know who you are?
April 29, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, Mark has a conversation with Kambi Jecminek. Kambi is a coach who specializes in helping people with mindset. She is also one of The Purpose Mastermind facilitators. You can visit her website here: https://winningmindcoach.com/ A strong portion of our work is to help families who are shipwrecked by marriage or kids in behavioral crisis. We love to be able to show up boldly and help these familes even if they have no way of paying for the help the receive. If you want to ...
E177: Overcoming trauma in order to have powerful sex in marriage
April 24, 2024 16:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBMark and Adena share in the episode about how Adena faces trauma from the past while she boldly pursues love. "A person has two powerful forces within...do I protect myself from great pain, or do I pursue great love?" If you would like to fill out an assessment on your marriage, click this link: https://app.assessmentgenerator.com/assessment/17360 If you would like to support this work so that hurting families get help, click here: https://markdelaney.com/donate/ Support the Show.
E176: One conversation changed my mom's life.
April 15, 2024 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode Mark interviews his mom about her new book called "A Penny for your Thoughts." The highlight of this episode is where Mark's mom talks about a conversation that changed her life. If you would like to order this book of thoughts, here is the link to order: https://www.amazon.com/Penny-Your-Thoughts-Karen-Delaney/dp/168573040X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=324DK68PFORVK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.xOXI_2uCBdYZ1JzWORVDGbb-3HHl54hV9SDN17ZWsX8.TJn6WErjCKXJ16mbN2Fk5cYJpQEyFwnZzSDvpXXv6iE&dib_tag=se&keyw...
E175: How to talk to your wife about physical connection
April 01, 2024 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBMark interviews Tyron Hall and they have a discussion about an awkward, yet powerful conversation he had with his spouse about physical affirmation. Here is a marriage assessment that you and your spouse can take. It helps you to have meaningful conversations that will help move your relationship forward. https://app.assessmentgenerator.com/assessment/17360 Support the Show.
E174: Why am I miserable?
March 25, 2024 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode Mark talks about why it's important to pay attention to the tension. The gap between the life we want and the life we want to live can create a tension. This tension can lead to frustration, depression, emptiness, etc. If the tension is not resolved it can lead to behavior problems like excessive drinking, overeating, etc. These behaviors often get the attention, but the tension is the real problem. One conversation can lead to clarity. Support the Show.
E173: Trunnis Goggins. The 4 P's of you.
March 18, 2024 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBTrunnis Goggins is an educator, thought leader, and author. He is close to publishing his newest book, The Four P's of you. Check for the release here: https://www.amazon.com/Ps-You-Trunnis-Goggins-II/dp/B0CXL128SM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YBMHU86VGDIO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.g8bSIYryCC1kDey9dMB6Ujv92IHnWHjeGyPaY3-CvR8k2FvJQr8uSh8nvxLlHY8L.VpRULX8j-t_WN3IfuvDZYENx7sKz5PnsgqWTpScdhJE&dib_tag=se&keywords=trunnis+goggins&qid=1710550562&sprefix=trunnis+goggins%2Caps%2C275&sr=8-1 The four P's are: Purpose, Pass...
E172: What are you afraid of?
March 04, 2024 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.71 MBIn this short episode Mark will tell two stories and ask one big question. Support the Show.
E171: Parenting and mental health
February 26, 2024 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode Mark tells a couple of stories about kids who are struggling with mental health problems. Many parents fear the topic of mental health, or stay uninformed about the topic. Mark gives practical advice on how to look at this topic. Support the Show.
E170: Sex and Marriage (part 2)
February 19, 2024 17:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBEvery couple will face confusion or conflict while trying to develop a powerful sex life. This episode is part two of a conversation Mark and Adena had about sex between a husband and a wife. Building a powerful sex life will require these three things: 1. Freedom 2. Boundaries 3. Surrender Support the Show.
E169: Sex and Marriage (part 1)
February 12, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode Mark and Adena have a vulnerable conversation about sex inside of marriage. Many couples struggle to create a powerful sex life together. Everyone enters marriage with distorted views of themself and distorted views of sex. There are two main responses to the distortions and confusion about sex. Avoid sex, or live out the distorted passions. Support the Show.
E168: Daniel's story (Living In the Game)
February 05, 2024 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBMark sat down with a good friend for this episode. Daniel Dolan is a teacher at a school, and a leader of men. He talks about his journey in life from being a young man who was heavily involved in sports to becoming a man who felt unfulfilled. Daniel mentioned how he used to live to "win at all cost", but now he lives to "love and serve at all cost." Support the Show.
E167: How does a man stay in the game?
January 29, 2024 17:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBMark sits down with his son Matthew to ask 5 questions. Matthew was not given the questions beforehand, so his answers are off the top of his head. Here are the questions: 1. Have you ever felt like you were kicked to the sidelines in life? 2. How did you get back into the game? 3. What keeps you in the game? 4. What role do teammates play in your life? 5. What would you say to any man who feels they are not in the game? Support the Show.
166: Mindsets for Managing Conflict
January 22, 2024 17:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBMost people fear conflict. Our response to conflict causes damage. Fatal pathway of conflict: 1. This is bad 2. Someone is the enemy 3. This is going to cause damage forever The hero during conflict thinks like this: 1. This is normal 2. I can help 3. This will make us better Below is the link to the course: "How to be the hero during conflict" https://courses.markdelaney.com/resolving-conflict Support the Show.
E165: How do you love your spouse in spite of their problems.
January 15, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, Mark and Adena have a conversation about how to love your spouse even though they have problems. They use the metaphor of a flower in a pot. Your spouse is like the flower. They have weeds. But instead of focusing on their weeds we need to water the flower. We cannot help someone with their weeds unless we are first of all honest with our own weeds. We have made a marriage assessment tool. You can fill out your answers here and get an immediate look at the health of your...
E164: Purpose gives you boldness
January 09, 2024 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode Mark has a conversation with Ryan Fairbanks. Ryan is one of the facilitators of The Purpose Mastermind. Clarifying purpose helped Ryan to become intentional and bold. Now he helps others to do the same. You can reach out to Ryan at [email protected] Visit this link to sign up to do The Purpose Mastermind with Ryan: https://www.purposemastermind.com/ryan-fairbanks/ Support the Show.
E163: How to live a wonderful life
December 25, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBThe holidays bring us to times of reflection. The popular movie, "It's a Wonderful Life", will play each year because it demonstrates the reflections that happen in all of our hearts. Here are four fundamentals to living a wonderful life 1. Realize life is not about you 2. Realize you do not control the results 3. Realize that the Jones's are not happy, so don't try to keep up with them. 4. Realize you don't know what you are doing. Support the Show.
162: The 7 play guy
December 11, 2023 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode Mark sits down with his friend Derick. Derick tells a story about his 12 year old sons journey with playing football this year. This story will resonate with men who have to fight to find their way onto the field in their life. Support the Show.
E161: A common man finds the power of connection
December 04, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn this episode Mark sits down with his friend Jeff. You will hear Jeff's story of how he got off of the sidelines and back into the game of life. Relationship with others brings: 1. Fun 2. We can use our gifts and talents for each other 3. We get the "idiot revelation" Support the Show.
160: Brian Gough leaves the 10 year spin
November 27, 2023 17:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode Brian Gough joins Mark for a conversation about manhood. Brian shares about a 10 year struggle that he went through. He wanted to help people, but he found himself caught in a cycle of study without action. Support the Show.
E159: You can't drink less, until you live more.
November 20, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis episode captures an organic conversation between Mark and a stranger. A friend of Mark's brought a friend to visit. This friend was at a broken place. Mark asked him if he would like to record the conversation. This episode is that conversation. Support the Show.
E158: Fighting back against pornography
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode Mark interviewed Zach and Darcy Spafford. They formed a program called "Thriving Beyond Pornography." They had to face the problem of porn in their own marriage. They found a pathway to overcome and thrive. Now they help other couples walk that same path. You can find out more about their work here: https://www.zachspafford.com/?fbclid=IwAR1n5XE2J6Ss3xSohivJEehGrMI0u6Nc5YbRqkJJ7-8UJff-sK6axx24Ujc Support the Show.
E158: Fighting back agains pornography
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBIn this episode Mark interviewed Zach and Darcy Spafford. They formed a program called "Thriving Beyond Pornography." They had to face the problem of porn in their own marriage. They found a pathway to overcome and thrive. Now they help other couples walk that same path. You can find out more about their work here: https://www.zachspafford.com/?fbclid=IwAR1n5XE2J6Ss3xSohivJEehGrMI0u6Nc5YbRqkJJ7-8UJff-sK6axx24Ujc Support the show
E157: Are you playing king of the mountain?
November 06, 2023 17:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBDoes life feel exhausting? Do you wonder if it's going to work out? In this episode Mark lays out a way of thinking about life to help us be more joyful in the journey. If you would like to join Mark for an episode and ask questions, reach out at [email protected] Support the Show.
E156: You have 18 years to teach your kids one thing.
October 30, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBParenting is going to be hard. You can work hard to a great place. Or you can work hard and end up in a place you don’t want to be. In this episode, Mark talks about the one lesson that you must teach your child. When your child realizes "Life is not about me" they will be transformed. We can help our child grow in these mindsets by doing the following things. Have them do chores that serve the family Say no to them. Volunteer as a family Use all of life activities to teach this C...
E155: A common sense look at mental health problems
October 16, 2023 16:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBMany people are living in fear when it comes to mental health problems. We are afraid of members of our family falling into depression or anxiety. In this episode mark offers a way for us to be proactive in this battle. Instead of being powerless in regards to mental health issues, we can do common things to become mentally strong. Support the Show.
E154: Is this the end of your world?
October 09, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode Mark and his son, Matthew, have a conversation about lessons from The Walking Dead tv show. This show demonstrates an intense battle that people are facing during apocalyptic times. In modern society we have many conveniences and comforts that cause us to not realize the intense battle that we are in. We are in a battle for our freedom, our joy, our love, etc. Support the Show.
E153: Soccer with Conner
October 02, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode Mark shares a story about a little boy who goes to volunteer to help other people, but at the same time has to wrestle with his own instincts to take care of himself. Support the Show.
E152: Listener Interview (Vik Manda)
September 25, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBFor this episode Mark invited a friend from San Antonio to join him for a conversation. Mark asked Vik to prepare three questions of his choosing. Support the Show.
E151: The missing ingredient (Relationships)
September 18, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBMany people live with the presence of negative relationships and the absence of positive relationships. The inability to be authentic holds us back from living with the power that can be experienced in relationships. Support the Show.
E150: Prioritizing your Marriage over your Kids
September 05, 2023 16:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBHere are Mark's notes for this episode: People often say that, your spouse is forever, but parenting is just for a few years. That is more true than you can know. Your marriage is the parenting machine. The two of you together form the leadership and culture of your child’s lives. Marriage works on you as a person. The better you become as a person, the better you become as a parent. The best thing you can do for your kids is love their mom well. Love their dad well. How to priorit...
E149: The price of calling
August 28, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThe price of calling. Rejection Loneliness Failure If you want to live with a sense of calling, do these three things: *know your purpose in one sentence! *find the people that see your gift and encourage you toward it. *take a step. Small, awkward steps. If you would like to join our next live online group mastermind simply text the word purpose to 918-401-9608. Here is a video about this experience that you can share with others. https://youtu.be/YSjfxuzzN5g?si=qek4xBS6kvzhTw_h...
E148: Leaving the Matrix
August 21, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIf you want to leave the "Matrix", three things are required: You cannot fear the truth (especially the truth about yourself) You cannot fear people You must know your purpose and hang out with people who keep you pointed toward that purpose. Support the Show.
E147: How to use your gift in this world
August 14, 2023 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode Mark discusses how to live out your gift in this world. 1. Know your purpose 2. Find your people Support the Show.
E146: "Why is marriage so frustrating!"
August 07, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBA young man asked Mark, "Why is marriage so frustrating?" In this episode Mark and Adena compare the partnership in pickleball to the partnership in marriage. When your partner is in the wrong mode, they will struggle. Here are four things to do to help your spouse when they are struggling as your partner. 1. See the other person's side. 2. See how you have impacted your partner. 3. Put aside your frustration and choose to feed their needs. 4. Talk about your differences of opinion. Supp...
E145: "Help! My son is going to be a high school senior."
August 04, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode Mark outlines how to have a meeting with your teenage son or daughter. The goal of this meeting is to: Open up communication between your and your child. Establish good boundaries/rules for the remaining years in your home. Help them to take ownership of their life. Support the Show.
E144: Career or family?
July 31, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWe all want to live our best bold life. We want to take our lives seriously. We want to our lives to make a difference. We also want things like love, marriage, and family. How do we balance all of that? Do I have to sacrifice career success in order to have family success? Here is a bonus video where Mark describes how to prioritize your life for legacy: https://youtu.be/xJ1uJ4KfSn8 Support the Show.
E143: Why adults need recess
July 17, 2023 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBMark and Adena played pickleball with other couples recently. In this episode they discussed some practical lessons that people can learn about themselves when participating in athletic activities. Support the Show.
E142: What is spirituality in marriage?
July 10, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBWhat does spirituality in marriage look like? It's a confusing topic. For people who are faith based, this topic is really important. In this episode Mark and Adena take a bold look at this topic. Support the Show.
E141: Russ Dyer...The look that changed a man's life
July 03, 2023 16:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, Mark sits down with Russ Dyer. Russ was a man who seemed to have everything, with the exception of one thing. Fulfillment. He felt like he was just going through the motions. He told his wife he was not sure how much longer he could keep being on the course he was on. One trip changed his life. Specifically, the look he saw on a young boys face changed everything. If you want to contact Russ, email him at [email protected] You can also see some info on this faceb...
E140: Father's Day: What do I do for him?
June 15, 2023 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBMark and Adena discuss the how to celebrate your husband/father on Father's Day. 1. Say one thing to them: "I don't say this very often, but....." (Tell them how you feel about them.) 2. Men crave simple honor, and genuine respect. 3. If your husband is struggling, you might find it hard to give him respect. If you focus on the behavior problem you will drive him away. Underneath the struggling behavior is a struggling heart. Support the Show.
E139: Living in the Deep Waters of Life
June 12, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode Mark has a conversation with a good friend, Kevin Tromp. They discuss life as a beach. There are people who live on the beach, while others live in the shallow waters, but some live in the deep waters. How does someone live in the deep waters? 1. Stay closely connected with others who are living in the deep waters. 2. Keep taking the next awkward steps. Support the Show.
E138: The Dad's Edge with Larry Hagner
June 05, 2023 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode Mark talks with Larry Hagner. Larry is the founder of a movement of men that are becoming the leaders in their home. Larry shares about his personal life, but also shares what he has learned from helping thousands of men over the years. If you are interested in learning more about his work go to https://thedadedge.com/ For information on the conference in St. Louis in September, go to https://thedadedge.com/summit2023/ Support the Show.
E137: How does a man live in the game?
May 29, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode, Mark and his son Matthew discuss how a man can live like he is in the game. For a man to live in the game he needs to be fulfilled he will need three primary things. Know your purpose. Have your teammates Have a powerful relationship with your spouse. Support the Show.
E136: How do I bring up a problem to my spouse?
May 22, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIt's hard to learn how to bring up problems with out spouse. In this episode Mark and Adena discuss how to become the person that can do this. 1. Rethink how you see problems Problems are supposed to exist The problems you have are normal Problems are the next opportunity, not the next threat 2. Refocus See yourself differently. Be open to see the error within yourself. See your spouse differently. Have compassion for their problem. It hurts them as well. 3. Practical tips Talk to...
E135: 3 Confidence builders
May 15, 2023 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode Mark shares 3 confidence. When a person loses confidence it is hard to develop competence. 1. Your faith 2. Your associations 3. Your intentions Support the Show.
E134: Find your people, find your purpose
May 08, 2023 16:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode Mark talks to Darien Gibson. Darien and Mark have been connected in some way ever since Darien was a student in Mark's classroom at a school. Through their story, one main point is made: "People struggle to take next steps in life when they struggle to take steps with other people in their life." Support the Show.