About this episode

The episode discusses raising resilient sons through faith, fitness, and fatherhood with insights from Dr. Brandon Shriner.

What does it actually take to raise resilient sons and lead your family with strength? On this episode of Refining Rhetoric , host Robert Bortins sits down with Dr. Brandon Shriner — founder of the Warrior 3 Project, former Division I wrestler, CrossFit regional competitor, and co-owner of Revive Chiropractic — to explore the powerful connection between physical health, biblical masculinity, and spiritual leadership. This is a conversation for every Christian dad who wants to live, lead, and love strong. Dr. Brandon Shriner grew up in a small farm town in southeastern Ohio in a broken home — frustrated, angry, and channeling everything into wrestling. He earned a Division I scholarship to wrestle for the Ohio Bobcats, was named MAC Redshirt Freshman of the Year, and was on track for All-American honors when a severe neck injury ended his career. What followed was depression, addiction to OxyContin, cage fighting, and a long search for identity and purpose. The turning point came in chiropractic school in Atlanta, where a chance encounter with a fellow Ohio guy led Dr. Shriner to Bible studies, a retreat in the North Georgia mountains, and an altar call that changed everything. He…

People in this episode

Host: Robert Bortins

Guest: Dr. Brandon Shriner

Topics covered

• fatherhood
• resilience
• Christianity
• physical health
• spiritual leadership

Keywords

• resilient sons
• Christian dads
• physical health
• biblical masculinity
• spiritual leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Warrior 3 Project, Revive Chiropractic

Places: Ohio, North Georgia mountains, Chattahoochee River

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