What if the thing holding you back isn’t lack of knowledge—but fear of taking action?

In this episode, Josh sits down with Everett Smulders (Coach Smulders) for a conversation that hits on more than running. Everett shares the moment that shaped his mindset forever: collapsing just meters before a state championship finish line, then crawling across in second place—and how that failure became fuel.

From there, they unpack what it looks like to build discipline when motivation fades, why most men get stuck in analysis paralysis, and how clarity is found through action, not perfect planning. Everett also breaks down the real process behind building a personal brand (including the unsexy reps and messy takes nobody sees), plus how he thinks about creating a tribe of competitive, purpose-driven adults who want to train hard and live well.

If you’ve been half-committing, waiting to feel “ready,” or playing it safe—this episode will challenge you to take the next step.

Check out Everett on instagram @coachsmulders

In this edition of The Weekly Mile, Josh challenges one of the most common assumptions in modern success culture: that money is the path to freedom.

So many men are grinding today with the hope that someday—once they hit the number, land the role, or close the deal—they’ll finally get their time back. But what if that mindset is costing us the very life we’re trying to build?

Drawing from Scripture, personal reflection, and hard-earned experience, Josh reframes wealth not as what’s in your bank account, but what’s on your calendar. He explores the subtle trap of sacrificing family, faith, relationships, and presence on the altar of “someday,” and why so much of the life we dream about is already available—if we’re willing to be intentional.

This episode is a wake-up call for growth-minded men who want to honor God, lead well, and live fully now, not just later. You’ll walk away with practical questions to help you reclaim your time and align your daily life with what you truly value.

What happens when purpose keeps calling—and you keep putting it off? In this episode of the Take A Step Podcast, Josh Johnston and John Szarszewski sit down with entrepreneur, husband, and father Chase Frost for a raw, honest conversation about calling, courage, and the cost of waiting.

Chase shares hard-earned wisdom from fatherhood, business failures, and seasons of deep loss, unpacking why clarity doesn’t come from perfect plans—but from imperfect action. From navigating risk before responsibility multiplies, to learning how to show up with intention at home instead of treating family like an afterthought, this episode hits where many men feel stuck but rarely talk about.

You’ll hear why “once you’re called, you’re cursed,” how to break out of numb routines, and why effort and intention matter more than outcomes—in business, marriage, faith, and life. If you’re tired of the hamster wheel, afraid to start, or wrestling with the tension between ambition and presence, this conversation will challenge you to stop waiting and take the next step.

Every mile begins with a step—and this one might be yours.