Your mindset doesn’t just impact your work or workouts—it shapes your marriage, your parenting, and your home atmosphere.

In this episode, Joey and Paul uncover the silent mistakes men bring home without even realizing it. From short fuses and silent resentment to passivity and emotional absence, we share real stories, simple tools, and biblical truth to help you lead with strength, presence, and grace.

🧠 Learn how to respond instead of react

💬 Build communication through connection

📖 Lean into spiritual anchors like Proverbs 27:17 and Philippians 4:13

🙏 Become the grounded man your family needs

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy

• It’s Not About the Nail short film

• Proverbs 27:17 | Philippians 4:13 | Joshua 24:15

• Dr. Andrew Huberman’s research on stress

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“As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” — Proverbs 27:17

This short Brotherhood Brief dives deep into the heart of real brotherhood and accountability. Joey and Paul share personal stories of friendship, faith, and challenge—reminding men everywhere that real growth doesn’t happen alone.

In this episode:

• Why Proverbs 27:17 is the foundation of Brotherhood Forged

• Stories of sharpening through faith, marriage, and real friendship

• Why showing up matters more than being perfect

• A call to be the man who sharpens others, not dulls them

• Why comfort kills growth—and how to challenge yourself again

Real brotherhood calls you out, lifts you up, and keeps you sharp.

🎧 Who sharpens you? And who are you sharpening?

Joey, Paul, and Amber get real about marriage — the challenges, the beauty, and the impact it has on generations. They share lessons from nearly 33 years of marriage, parenting through faith, and why God must be at the center of it all.

This episode is part encouragement, part letter to their children, and 100% grounded in truth, love, and real-life experiences. If you’re married, preparing to be, or need hope for your relationship, listen in.

📖 Bible Focus: 1 Corinthians 13:4–7 🎙️ Hosts: Joey Koontz, Paul Bengel 👩 Guest: Amber Bengel

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