Untamed

A true serial entrepreneur, Chris Gothart has built a construction business (Gothart Homes) a property management company (Gothart Property Management) with his wife and flipped more houses than he can count. THEN he and his wife felt called to open a restaurant — with no restaurant background whatsoever. What followed was one of the hardest seasons of their lives, and a beautiful new restaurant—Mo' Bay Beignet Co. in Harvest, AL. In this episode, Chris opens up about: ∙ The night he stood alone in an unfinished house and couldn’t take anymore — and what showed up at the window ∙ The moment holding his newborn daughter taught him something about God he’d never understood ∙ Why he says he was “a dark shell of a man” while everyone told him he was killing it ∙ What his wife pushed him to do that he absolutely did not want to — and how it changed everything ∙ The one discipline that completely rewired his home, his marriage, and his business ∙ The Wednesday night confirmation that came out of nowhere and sent them “guns ablazing”Whether you’re a person of faith or not — the way this man talks about risk, calling, family and knowing when to keep going will make you think.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_TrtiQRE6U&t=2422s

What happens when you walk away from your job with no plan, no college degree, and nothing but a prayer?Nathan Jenkins found out the hard way.After leaving his job in a moment of pride, Nathan ended up crying on his living room floor, begging God for direction. He had no business experience, barely made it through high school, and was considered the least likely to succeed. But what happened next defies every conventional business playbook as God helped him build a company that now ranks in the top 1% of all US businesses revenue. But here’s the cost nobody talks about: While building from his garage to a 20,000 square foot warehouse, Nathan missed his kids’ early years. His daughter was young, his son a toddler—the ages when their entire personality forms. It’s his deepest regret, and now he warns every entrepreneur: don’t sacrifice the people who matter most while chasing what you think matters.In this raw conversation, Nathan reveals: 👉 The terrifying moment he realized he’d made a catastrophic mistake leaving his job 👉What God spoke to him during his darkest hour that changed everything👉The unusual “ask” that opened doors with vendors who had every reason to say no👉The COVID shutdown day when fear nearly destroyed everything he’d built👉Why scheduled a meeting to apologize to an employee for something they didn’t even know about👉The customer service secret that turns angry, cussing clients into loyal advocates👉How a book he read in one sleepless night became the catalyst for everything👉Why he runs a “customer complaint department” for his wife—and what it teaches about businessThis isn’t a “hustle harder” story. This is about a man who discovered that when you surrender your plans, God’s plans are infinitely bigger. Nathan now runs a thriving operation that still prioritizes its employees and their personal and spiritual wellbeing. Listen to him tell the real stories of what he’s learned about putting people over profit and maintaining extreme integrity when no one, but God, is watching.If you’ve ever felt underqualified, overwhelmed, or like you’re not “business material”… this episode will wreck you in the best possible way.The business lessons are gold. The faith lessons will change how you see everything.

You’ve built something. You’re leading. You’re providing. But there’s a gap between where you are and who you’re meant to become—and you can feel it.Most Christian businessmen hit a ceiling not because they lack drive, but because they’re missing something every high-performer needs but few actually pursue.Marc and Joel open up about the specific relationships that changed the trajectory of their lives, the uncomfortable conversations that shaped them, and why going alone isn’t just harder—it’s incomplete.In this episode:• Why a high school shop teacher’s brutal honesty led to a complete life transformation• The 3 types of men you need in your corner (and why most of us only have 1)This isn’t about networking. It’s about becoming.

Most men are burning hours trying to “keep up” with AI tools while their families wait for them to finish work. But what if the problem isn’t learning faster—it’s learning smarter? This episode reveals why chasing every new AI feature is killing your productivity and what actually moves the needle for dads who want to win at home AND advance their careers.

In this episode, we dive into the importance of having a cause larger than ourselves. Join us as we explore how finding purpose beyond personal gain can lead to greater fulfillment and impact, both individually and in our communities. We discuss practical ways to engage with others, foster connection, and inspire meaningful action in daily life.

You’re working your plan, but something feels… off.Marc and Joel dig into that nagging feeling so many men experience—the sense that your “purpose meter” is running low, even when things look good from the outside. We’re often living for gain, but need to live for something greater.In this episode, they expose the trap of living within your own four walls and reveal why even successful men feel empty when there’s no cause worth fighting for. But here’s what most guys miss: the solution isn’t always quitting your job or finding the perfect nonprofit.They break down a simple daily framework using two powerful “C’s” that can elevate your purpose meter today—whether you’re stuck in corporate, running a business, or navigating post-career life. You’ll discover how small, intentional shifts in your everyday interactions unlock the satisfaction in work that most men are desperately searching for.Stop waiting for the “right opportunity” to feel purposeful. The untamed few know that living for something bigger than yourself starts with what you do today.What’s your cause? And are you living for it—or just living?

Ever turn around to find nobody following? This episode’s for you.You’ve got the vision. You know exactly where you’re headed—with your business, with your family. But when you look behind you, why does it feel like you’re on the journey alone?Here’s the thing most men in leadership miss: knowing where you’re going isn’t enough. That’s actually the easy part. The hard part? Making sure everybody knows where they’re going and keeping them engaged for the entire journey when the destination is still miles away.In this fireside conversation, we unpack why even men with clear vision struggle to keep people moving with them. How do you communicate a destination in a way that actually sticks? Why do your team, your kids, your wife lose momentum after the first few steps? What’s the gap between you knowing where you’re headed and them staying energized about getting there with you?Marc shares a recent moment with his son where he thought he’d connected, only to realize the message didn’t land. We talk about what shifts in your 40s and 50s, and why leadership at this stage requires more than just having clarity yourself.This isn’t a formula. It’s an honest conversation designed to surface what might be missing in how you’re leading the people who matter most.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

You ever heard that Bible verse about God's plans to prosper you and give you hope and a future? Here's the brutal truth most pastors don’t like to talk about: there's an enemy to that promise, and it's not what you think. In this episode, we expose the silent killer that's sabotaging your marriage, your kids, your business, and your purpose—and why it feels so good in the moment. Marc and Joel reveal the uncomfortable truth about why some men see breakthrough while others stay stuck waiting for "someday." This isn't about working harder. It's about confronting the one thing standing between you and the life you actually want. Warning: this conversation  may make you uncomfortable, but maybe that discomfort is telling you something you need to hear! If you're tired of drifting and ready for something to finally change, you need to hear this.

Winning at work, and maybe even at home—BUT feel like you’re one bad week away from collapse?Marc and Joel reveal why most men are winning themselves into the ground—and the one shift that changes everything about how you sustain performance without burning outThis isn’t about “self-care.” It’s about a framework that’s been buried for centuries.In this episode: • The “fuel gauge” question every man needs to ask himself • Why your best weeks might be destroying you slowly • The pendulum principle (and why half-swings lead to burnout) • What ancient Hebrew culture knew that we’ve completely forgotten • The real reason six-packs are made in the kitchen • How to work from strength instead of clawing to the finish lineIf you’re tired of feeling depleted despite “doing everything right,” this one’s for you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

You’re in your 40s and you can’t shake it—you should be further along by now. In your career. In your impact. You’ve worked hard, but you’re stagnant. Plateaued. And you can’t stop fixating on that gap between where you are and where you thought you’d be.Here’s what that fixation is actually costing you: while you’re obsessing over what you haven’t achieved at work, you’re missing your daughter at the dinner table trying to tell you she got hurt at school. Your wife needs you present, but your mind is somewhere else. You’re on that mountain bike ride or in the surf, but you can’t even enjoy it because you’re consumed by what you’re not accomplishing.Marc gets raw about his own struggle at 49—feeling stuck and how that FOMO around his career created a calloused, distant version of himself with the people he loves most. Joel breaks down the four quarters of life and why everything shifts in the third quarter. They talk about perfectionism, chronic dissatisfaction, and how guys trap themselves in cycles they don’t even realize they’re in.Then they introduce “the gap vs. the gain”—and it reframes everything about where you’re looking and what actually matters.If your work FOMO is stealing your most precious relationships—this conversation might show you the way out.

You've tried to push through it. You've prayed about it. You've told yourself to just focus on what you can control. But that low-grade anxiety—about your marriage, your kids, whether you're actually making the impact you thought you would—it's still there. Every morning. Every drive home. Every time you sit down to dinner and feel like you're a million miles away.Marc and Joel get it. They've sat across from guys who've built incredible careers but can't shake the weight they're carrying. In this conversation, they talk about a guy obsessing over his teenage daughter, a leader who couldn't let go of things outside his control, and a simple image—a red quarter in a field of silver ones—that shifts everything. Oh, and the balloon illustration might make you say, “oh, that’s definitely what I feel like.” They don't just validate the struggle. They walk through the questions they ask themselves (and the men they coach) when anxiety won't let go: Is this thought true? Is it helpful? Is it necessary? And they share what happens when you stop white-knuckling the things you were never meant to carry in the first place.This isn't about grinding harder or "finding balance." It's about identifying what's actually yours to hold—and what you've been gripping that's crushing you from the inside out.Don’t know what to do about that nagging low-grade anxiety you don’t like to talk about? Let us talk about it for you and help you think about what to do about it.

You’re exhausted. Your team doesn’t seem to care. And by the time you drag yourself home, your wife and kids get whatever’s left—which isn’t much. You keep thinking if you just push harder, grind longer, hit the next milestone, something will finally click and make this worth it. But what if hustle isn’t the answer?Mark and Joel share stories about construction bosses bringing their crews to prayer breakfasts, Thursday morning biscuits with employees, and leaders who made one shift in how they saw their work—and everything changed. Not their strategy. Not their goals. Something simpler that’s been right there the whole time.They’ll reveal why some business owners find deep fulfillment while others stay exhausted and empty, and what actually makes the difference.If you’re tired of working this hard and feeling this hollow, this conversation might show you what you’ve been missing.

Ever feel like you're crushing it in one area of life, but drowning in another? In this eye-opening episode, Joel Fritz (The Calling Coach) and Marc Lucas (The Authentic Impact Coach) expose the invisible force that's pulling successful men away from what actually matters—without them even knowing it.Through a gripping personal story from the crystal-clear waters of Hawaii's Kona coast, Joel reveals a profound metaphor that will forever change how you view your daily grind. You'll discover why that nagging emptiness you feel isn't about needing MORE success—it's about something far more dangerous happening beneath the surface.Marc and Joel dive deep into:- The shocking parallel between ocean currents and the forces shaping your life- Why your business metrics might be lying to you about what really counts- The three killer questions that reveal if you're drifting in your marriage- How a tragic story about a beloved TV star exposes the ultimate cost of ignoring this truth- The specific "fixed reference points" that separate men who thrive from those who merely surviveIf you've ever wondered why success feels hollow, why time seems to slip away, or why you're further from your dreams than when you started—this episode holds the answer.Warning: Once you understand "the drift," you can't unsee it. But that might be exactly what saves your legacy.**Listen now before another day pulls you further from shore.***For men ready to resist the drift and reclaim their destiny. Part of the Untamed journey.*

In the wake of this week’s shocking events that have shaken America to its core, we sit down for an urgent and deeply personal conversation about values, truth, and the growing divide in our nation. Drawing from a close personal connection to those affected, we explore what it means to hold firm to your convictions while still extending grace and empathy across the divide. How do we talk to our families about tragedy? What does citizenship in heaven look like when earthly citizenship feels so fractured? This isn’t about politics—it’s about the fundamental questions of human dignity, moral clarity, and finding common ground when it feels impossible. A raw, unfiltered discussion about huddling up with those we love and rediscovering what truly matters when the foundations shake.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We all find ourselves in the waiting room at some point - that uncomfortable space between where we are and where we’re going. But what if the waiting room isn’t just something to endure? What if it’s actually where the real growth happens?• Joel shares his wild story of being trapped in Italy during the 2020 lockdown• Marc reveals the two life-changing questions he asks when everything feels uncertain•Discover why your most anxious moments might be your biggest opportunitiesFrom career transitions to unexpected detours, they share raw stories about wrestling with uncertainty and reveal the mindset shifts that can transform your most uncomfortable moments into your greatest breakthroughs.”

What if getting promoted isn’t just about crushing your numbers and being the best at your job?Marc and Joel share the insider perspective on what actually catches leadership’s attention. You’ll discover:the “stopwatch principle,” a simple three-letter framework top performers use, and why making your boss’s life easier is pure gold.Plus, real talk about when it’s time to find a better fit elsewhere—because sometimes the fastest path up is actually out.This isn’t about office politics. It’s about understanding what truly makes someone promotable and aligning your strengths with what organizations actually value.Ready to become the obvious choice for that next opportunity?

What if the very thing you're trying to hide is the exact thing preventing you from becoming who you're meant to be?Marc shares a disgusting (but brilliant) story about a dog walk gone wrong that reveals a shocking truth about successful men. We dive into why so many high-achievers feel empty despite their accomplishments, and uncover the "small embarrassments vs. big embarrassments" principle that could save your marriage, career, and sanity.You'll discover:    •    The real reason behind that nagging feeling that "something's missing"    •    Why the Coldplay concert scandal went viral (and what it teaches us about hidden mess)    •    The simple daily practice that's helping men break free from decades of carrying unnecessary weight    •    How to find the right person to trust with your real storyWarning: This episode might make you  a little uncomfortable. But if you're the man we know you to be, it might be just what you need.

How far would you go to make a buck? There's a $20 test that reveals something about you that you may not want to know. Are you willing to take it? Here's the brutal truth: The drive that made you successful might be suffocating the respect and fulfillment you crave.Do some of your achievements feel empty? Can it feel like your wife or your colleagues tolerate you more than respect you?In this podcast we talk about a secret ingredient that unlocks a life filled with PURPOSEFLOW! The men who are truly respected discovered it. The ones who leave great legacies knew its importance. In this episode:    •    The crazy $20 test that instantly exposes who you really are    •    The shocking story that made national headlines (Warren Buffett got involved)    •    Why success feels hollow and what's really missing    •    The secret ingredient that generates respect and personal fulfillment    •    Bedrock principle to build a legacy people will actually rememberHow important could this episode be for you?

Join Our Free FB Group- Helping Men to Find lasting Meaning, Purpose, and Success in their careers and personal lives!  / 1bbsv9tgze  Why do some men agonize over where to eat lunch while others make life-altering decisions lightning fast?Joel shares his story of surprise about how what should have been the hardest decision of his life—deciding who to marry—became the easiest. Meanwhile, Marc reveals the emotional traps keeping men stuck and his own stories and coaching experiences. Discover:• The 3-part framework that transforms overwhelming choices into clear action• Why “knowing where you’re going” changes everything• Marc’s “emotions driving the bus” breakthrough• The real cost of making “no decision”Plus: The band story that shows why we stay stuck in situations we know aren’t working.Stop letting indecision steal your momentum. Turn analysis paralysis into confident action.

Are you exhausted from making thousands of meaningless decisions every day while struggling when it really matters? You know the feeling - choosing what to watch on Netflix comes easy, but when faced with life-changing choices that could alter your family's future, you freeze up or make decisions you later regret.What if there was a simple two-word framework that could transform how you approach every meaningful decision in your life? In this episode of Untamed, Joel and Mark reveal the game-changing power of personal core values - not the corporate buzzwords you're tired of hearing about, but the deep, soul-level compass that successful men use to navigate life's biggest moments.You'll discover why most men unconsciously drift toward values that ultimately leave them empty (like chasing wealth or status), and learn a practical process for identifying the values that will actually create the legacy you want to leave behind. Plus, they share real examples of how to integrate these values into your calendar, conversations with your kids, and daily decisions.This isn't about perfect execution - it's about having clarity when clarity matters most. Whether you're leading a team, raising a family, or simply trying to become the man you know you're meant to be, this episode will give you the internal compass you've been missing.The cemetery exercise alone is worth the listen. Your future self will thank you for pressing play.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​