Ep 37 5 Critical Challenges Facing Men Today - Part 1

July 9, 2025 Every man faces five critical challenges in life. Today is the first of a two-part series in which Rob talks about Surrender and Purpose. On July 23, Rob will plumb the scriptures for insights on Career, Relationships, and Sexuality. For questions or comments about today's show email Rob directly at [email protected]. Podcast Platforms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SherpaUnlimited Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-stage-podcast-by-sherpa5280/id1726070899 Spotify [CM1]  : https://open.spotify.com/show/0pFp6LQfxC9NNZKeZqPtRW?flow_ctx=6d430aa6-a08c-449d-8ad0-95e0568468ee%3A1739839212   Social Media   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SherpaUnlimited   LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sherpa-5280 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherpa_unlimited/   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SherpaUnlimited/     About Sherpa Unlimited Personal Coaching for Men It's your life, and you get one shot to summit it. The mountain of life includes slippery footing, tottering boulders, and thinning air. You're strong and capable but are you fully equipped to successfully summit this mountain? You don't need clichés, pity, or cheerleader banter. You need the fellowship of wise men who walk with wise men; and we need you. (See Proverbs 15:22.) The Next Stage Podcast is produced by Sherpa Unlimited and hosted by Rob Stout. Learn more at [email protected] or visit www.SherpUnlimited.com. Learn more today at SherpaUnlimited.com or by clicking here to book a free online meeting or in-person coffee with Rob Stout. Or, click the QR code at left.   About Team Sherpa.   Rob Stout, Founder of Sherpa Unlimited LLC and Editor in Chief of The Next Stage podcast for men. Rob holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University and a master's degree from Denver Seminary where he specialized in leadership and organizational transformation. He is a Certified Life Coach from Life Coach Institute. Rob has served for over 30 years in leadership, teaching, and coaching roles in numerous business and non-profit organizations with a focus on helping men navigate some of life's most hazardous and critical areas.  Rob and Nicole have been married since 1994 and live in Erie, Colorado. They have three grown daughters and one grandchild. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-stout-77ab90b/     Mike Lands, Co-Producer for The Next Stage. Mike is president of INO Solutions, a marketing strategy company based in Denver, Colorado. https://INOSolutions.co. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lands/     Christopher Mann, Co-Producer and Speaker Agent for Rob Stout. Chris leads ReSermon Thought Leader Marketing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. www.ReSermon.com. http://www.linkedin.com/in/christophermanncom.       About Getting Even: Countering Life's Hard Knocks, by Rob Stout.   Amazon.com Getting Even: Countering Life's Hard Knocks (LifeRich, 2020) by Rob Stout is available in hard cover, paperback, and Kindle. What do you do when life punches you in the gut? Some men medicate with alcohol, sex, gaming, food, blame, and the rest. Getting Even meets a man in the middle of life's hard knocks and embarks on a journey to fight back, reflect, recalibrate, and move forward. Author Rob Stout has experienced his own hard knocks and transparently shares his journey of recovery and method for moving forward.     [CM1]Maybe update to @ Sherpa Unlimited