What if the most powerful thing you could offer someone wasn’t advice or solutions—but just your presence?

In this episode, Cody and Jesse catch up with their good friend Scott Sommer, an FBI chaplain who shares wild, heartfelt, and sometimes hilarious stories from his years of showing up in the hardest moments. From a parking ticket that launched a career to sitting with people as they take their final breaths, Scott reminds us that being there matters more than having the right words. You'll walk away seeing grief, courage, and real love through a whole new lens. It’s a raw, hopeful, and surprisingly funny conversation about what truly matters—and why simply being there can change everything.

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When life takes a sudden, traumatic turn, how do you begin to rebuild? In this powerful episode, Josh Wright shares the moment everything changed—an accident that left him navigating life with a traumatic brain injury. With honesty and humility, Josh opens up about the grief, the anger, and ultimately, the slow, steady work of healing and discovering a new way to live. His story is one of mourning what was lost and embracing what can still be found—presence, depth, and surprising new purpose. This conversation will move you, challenge you, and remind you of the quiet strength in choosing to keep going.

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Dads, ready to bond with your kids like never before? Join Basecamp Boys and Basecamp Girls for a weekend of hiking, camping, and screen-free connection with your 8-11-year-old son or 10-12-year-old daughter. It’s more than a trip—it’s your legacy.
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Stuck in traffic, Jesse French and Chris Bruno find themselves in an impromptu driving school deep in the mountains—complete with snark, humor, and life lessons. From the art of parallel parking to the non-negotiable skill of driving a manual, Chris lays out his four tenets of responsible driving (and maybe life itself). Along the way, they explore the unexpected connection between making decisions and embracing the reality that every choice requires saying no to something. As frustration mounts and patience is tested, the conversation shifts to the deeper meaning of ownership—whether it’s behind the wheel or in everyday life. So buckle up for a hilarious, thought-provoking ride through standstill traffic and the choices that shape us.

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Dads, ready to bond with your kids like never before? Join Basecamp Boys and Basecamp Girls for a weekend of hiking, camping, and screen-free connection with your 8-11-year-old son or 10-12-year-old daughter. It’s more than a trip—it’s your legacy.
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Chris Bruno and Jesse French take the podcast on the road...literally! Stuck in Colorado traffic at a blistering 6 miles per hour, they pass the time debating Apple vs. Android, reminiscing about childhood road trips, and questioning Jesse’s choice of route. Between laughter, lighthearted jabs, and a plea for highway patrol intervention, they find meaning in the slow moments of life. Will Jesse ever admit defeat in the great phone debate?

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Dads, ready to bond with your kids like never before? Join Basecamp Boys and Basecamp Girls for a weekend of hiking, camping, and screen-free connection with your 8-11-year-old son or 10-12-year-old daughter. It’s more than a trip—it’s your legacy.
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Many men build their lives around performance—measuring their worth by what they achieve rather than who they are. In this episode, Jesse French and Cody Buriff sit down with Shae McCowen, the chairman of the board at Restoration Project, to unpack the hidden costs of striving. Shae shares his journey from being a skeptical participant at his first Restoration Project gathering to discovering the power of authenticity, brotherhood, and self-awareness. Through laughter, deep reflection, and a few wild stories from early retreats, we explore how men can step out of the performance trap and into something richer.

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Dads, ready to bond with your kids like never before? Join Basecamp Boys and Basecamp Girls for a weekend of hiking, camping, and screen-free connection with your 8-11-year-old son or 10-12-year-old daughter. It’s more than a trip—it’s your legacy.
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Are you living as an orphan or as an adopted son? In this episode, Jesse and Cody sit down with Greg Ehlert to explore the journey of sonship—what it means to truly embrace our identity as beloved sons of God. Greg shares his own awakening to this reality, the struggles men face in shifting from self-reliance to interdependence, and why play, community, and surrender are crucial in this transformation. Together, they unpack the difference between striving for approval and resting in the Father's delight. Tune in for an honest, insightful conversation that will challenge and encourage you in your own journey toward sonship.

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Dads, ready to bond with your kids like never before? Join Basecamp Boys and Basecamp Girls for a weekend of hiking, camping, and screen-free connection with your 8-11-year-old son or 10-12-year-old daughter. It’s more than a trip—it’s your legacy.
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What can the special needs community teach us about authenticity, dignity, and connection? In this episode, Jesse and Cody sit down with Paul Hathcoat, who shares his journey from bounty hunter to special needs pastor and the deep lessons he’s learned along the way. Paul opens up about how his childhood friendship, personal struggles, and unexpected call to ministry shaped his heart for those with disabilities. Together, they explore the difference between pity and dignity, the transformative power of authentic relationships, and what it truly means to be indispensable in God’s kingdom.

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Dads, ready to bond with your kids like never before? Join Basecamp Boys and Basecamp Girls for a weekend of hiking, camping, and screen-free connection with your 8-11-year-old son or 10-12-year-old daughter. It’s more than a trip—it’s your legacy.
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In this episode of The Restorative Man Podcast, Chris Bruno and Jesse French dive into what it means to intentionally invest in marriage rather than settle for survival. They introduce Thrive Marriage Lab, an online year-long marriage cohort designed to help couples move beyond status quo and grow in awareness, curiosity, and kindness toward one another. Chris shares the story behind Thrive’s creation during COVID and how it continues to provide structured, accessible support for couples wanting more for their relationship. They discuss the reality that marriage is always moving either toward connection or away from it—and that investing in intentional growth is essential.

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Dads, ready to bond with your kids like never before? Join Basecamp Boys and Basecamp Girls for a weekend of hiking, camping, and screen-free connection with your 8-11-year-old son or 10-12-year-old daughter. It’s more than a trip—it’s your legacy.
Reserve your spot today at www.restorationproject.net/experiences.