The Middle Child Podcast

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  1. 4d ago

    Breast Cancer Changed Me. It Didn’t Break Me. | TMC Ep. 67

    What happens when your life changes in a way you never expected — and you have to find the strength to keep moving forward? In Episode 67 of The Middle Child Podcast, Royal Boles sits down with Cherelle Hines for a deeply personal conversation about being diagnosed with breast cancer at 30, keeping her diagnosis to herself, navigating treatment, rebuilding her confidence, and learning what resilience really looks like. Cherelle opens up about the emotional side of her breast cancer journey — not just the physical changes, but the fear, the silence, the impact on her family, and the process of finding herself again. But her story didn't end with cancer. After going through her own journey, Cherelle wanted to create something for other people facing difficult seasons. That led to Runway of Resilience, an event created to celebrate people affected by breast cancer, provide support, encourage confidence, and remind people that they are more than what they've been through. The conversation also takes an unexpected turn into lingerie, confidence, and self-worth. Cherelle talks about her lingerie business and why it's about much more than selling lingerie. She wants women to feel comfortable in their bodies, recognize their beauty, understand what works for their individual bodies, and feel confident for themselves — not for someone else. She also shares lessons she's learned about business, knowing her worth, advocating for yourself, self-care, resilience, and refusing to give up on your dreams. This is a conversation about breast cancer, resilience, confidence, women's health, self-love, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and continuing to push forward even when life gets hard. Sometimes the strongest battles are the ones nobody sees. And sometimes the person fighting in silence becomes the person who helps someone else find their strength. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Cherelle's Story Begins01:35 — Meet Cherelle Hines03:28 — A Season of Development11:22 — Finding Out She Had Breast Cancer14:00 — Fighting Through the Diagnosis18:00 — Fighting in Silence21:02 — Becoming Cancer-Free23:17 — Turning Pain Into Runway of Resilience26:59 — Learning to Advocate for Yourself30:00 — Building Confidence Through Lingerie34:18 — Lingerie, Self-Worth & Feeling Good in Your Body37:00 — Learning to Take Care of Yourself40:01 — Don't Give Up on Your Dreams41:37 — Encouragement for Anyone Fighting Cancer45:00 — Keep Pushing Forward ABOUT CHERELLE HINES Cherelle Hines is an entrepreneur, breast cancer advocate, and the creator of Runway of Resilience. Her work centers around resilience, confidence, supporting people affected by breast cancer, and encouraging women to embrace who they are. She also owns a lingerie business focused on helping women feel confident in their bodies and comfortable in their own skin. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BossLadyH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1011Obsessions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@misseshines2you Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrshines_ ABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCAST The Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated. Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://underconstruxtion.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalboles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalboles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalboles #TheMiddleChildPodcast #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerSurvivor #BreastCancerJourney #BreastCancerSupport #RunwayOfResilience #WomensHealth #WomensConfidence #BodyConfidence #SelfLove #Resilience #LingerieBusiness #WomensEmpowerment #CherelleHines #RoyalBoles

    Breast Cancer Changed Me. It Didn’t Break Me. | TMC Ep. 67

  2. Oct 1

    Podcasting Saved My Life | TMC Ep. 66

    Sometimes you don't realize how much something has changed you until you stop and look back. In Episode 66 of The Middle Child Podcast, Royal Boles sits down for another solo conversation—but this time, Kiki and Jalisa are in the building asking the questions. And the conversation starts with a statement Royal has made before: “Podcasting saved my life.” What does that actually mean? For Royal, podcasting became much more than sitting behind a microphone and having conversations with people. It became a space where she learned how to communicate, become more transparent, build genuine relationships, trust her own voice, and confront parts of herself she had spent years avoiding. She talks about the version of herself who started this journey feeling lost and unsure of what God wanted her to do. She reflects on childhood rejection, feeling unseen, fighting for validation, and how podcasting helped her identify weaknesses and triggers that she once thought were simply part of who she was. But the biggest transformation may have been vulnerability. Royal opens up about learning how to receive people, how to have difficult conversations without hurting people, how to become more empathetic, and how podcasting helped her become comfortable with being uncomfortable. She also talks about the people who challenged her along the way, the guests who made her look at herself differently, the friends who became a safe place for her, and the moments that taught her she didn't have to carry everything by herself. Then the conversation gets even deeper. Royal talks about her relationship with her mom, learning to extend grace, understanding where people come from, trusting her instincts, becoming more intentional, and learning that she doesn't always have to react immediately. She also reflects on her healing journey and why she believes healing can happen faster when you intentionally change the way you move through your everyday life. Getting back in the gym.Spending more time with God.Going to therapy.Changing her routine.Being intentional.Allowing herself to be vulnerable. All of it became part of the person she is becoming. And maybe one of the biggest lessons from this episode is this: You don't always find your voice by speaking louder. Sometimes you find it by finally being honest about what you've been carrying. This is a conversation about podcasting, purpose, healing, friendship, family, vulnerability, confidence, faith, identity, and becoming comfortable enough to let people really see you. Because sometimes the thing you thought you were creating... is actually creating you. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Why Royal Says Podcasting Saved Her Life 02:22 — When Royal Didn't Know Her Purpose 03:15 — How Podcasting Changed Who She Is 04:04 — Who Was Royal Before Podcasting? 07:23 — What She Could Finally Say Behind the Microphone 08:39 — Finding Confidence, Identity & Purpose 10:14 — The Episode That Changed Everything 13:17 — The Conversations That Challenged Her 18:31 — What Podcasting Cost Her & What It Gave Her 23:41 — Who Believed in Her Voice Before the Audience? 27:10 — What She'd Tell Her Younger Self 30:41 — Learning to Be Vulnerable With Her Friends 40:42 — Fighting for Her Relationship With Her Mom 45:02 — Would Podcasting Have Saved Past Friendships? ABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCAST The Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated. Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://underconstruxtion.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalbolesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalboles/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalboles #TheMiddleChildPodcast #RoyalBoles #PodcastingSavedMyLife #PodcastingJourney #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #FindingYourVoice #FindingYourPurpose #Vulnerability #SelfDiscovery #IntentionalHealing #PersonalDevelopment #FaithAndHealing #WomenAndHealing

    Podcasting Saved My Life | TMC Ep. 66

  3. Sep 28

    How Do You Build Something That Lasts? | DJ Strick | TMC Ep. 65

    What does it really take to build something that lasts? In Episode 65 of The Middle Child Podcast, Royal Boles sits down with DJ Strick for a conversation about longevity, growth, consistency, finding your voice, and what happens when you stop looking for shortcuts and start developing your craft. DJ Strick has spent years behind the microphone, from radio and Strick City to podcasting, community building, mentoring, and helping other creators figure out how to get started. But one of the biggest lessons throughout his journey is that you don't become good overnight. You learn. You practice. You get corrected. You find people who can help shorten the learning curve. And then you keep going. DJ Strick talks about how his voice developed over time, why beginners shouldn't overcomplicate the process, the importance of actually practicing outside of the moments when people are watching, and why sometimes the people around you can help you see what you can't see yourself. The conversation also goes deeper into building community in Birmingham, creating opportunities for local podcasters, learning from mentors, and the humbling seasons that can change the way you see yourself, your work, and the people around you. Because building something that lasts isn't just about what you create. It's about who you become while you're building it. This is the long game. CHAPTERS 00:00 — What Does It Take to Build Something That Lasts? 01:35 — Meet DJ Strick 02:30 — Balancing Radio, Podcasting & Life 14:32 — How DJ Strick Got Into Radio 18:00 — Creating Space for Christian Hip Hop 19:30 — The Mentors Who Helped Shape Him 21:55 — Radio, Podcasting & Finding Your Voice 24:00 — Why Mentorship Can Shorten the Learning Curve 27:21 — Show Me Your Wallet, I'll Show You Your Heart 28:45 — Why Practice Matters More Than You Think 32:00 — What Being a DJ Really Means 33:00 — Building the Birmingham Podcast Community 38:55 — Helping New Podcasters Get Started 41:00 — Why You Have to Start Somewhere 43:36 — Learning Through Community & Critique 45:07 — Don't Miss the Moment 47:20 — The Humbling Season That Changed Everything 51:00 — Being a Middle Child 52:30 — Where to Find DJ Strick 53:58 — The Long Game ABOUT DJ STRICK DJ Strick is a longtime radio personality, podcaster, communicator, and mentor who has spent years developing his craft and helping others develop theirs. His work has included Strick City, radio, podcasting, community building, and supporting creators in Birmingham and beyond. Connect with DJ Strick: https://strick.bio.link Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dj.strick TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dj.strick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/strickcity ABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCAST The Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated. Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://underconstruxtion.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalboles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalboles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalboles #TheMiddleChildPodcast #DJStrick #TheLongGame #LongTermSuccess #PersonalGrowth #Podcasting #ContentCreation #Mentorship #BirminghamAlabama #RoyalBoles #StrickCity

    How Do You Build Something That Lasts? | DJ Strick | TMC Ep. 65

  4. Sep 24

    The Secret to Healing Fast | TMC Ep. 64

    Sometimes healing doesn't happen because you finally understand what happened. Sometimes it starts when you decide you're going to do something different. In Episode 64 of The Middle Child Podcast, Royal Boles gets real about healing fast, changing your life, and what it actually takes to create a sudden shift when you're tired of being in the same place. After talking about wanting to rush her healing in Episode 58, Royal shares what she eventually learned: sometimes you have to stop waiting to feel different and start changing the way you move through your everyday life. For Royal, that meant getting back into the gym, changing her mornings, spending intentional time with God, going to therapy, meal prepping, working, podcasting, spending time with family, and filling her days with things that helped her become comfortable again — but in a healthier place. She talks about why discipline comes before devotion, why therapy requires you to actually participate in your own healing, and why getting uncomfortable can be part of becoming the person you're trying to become. And then there's the bigger question: What would happen if you suddenly shifted the way you were living? Maybe you need to change your routine. Maybe you need to rebuild your confidence. Maybe you need to redirect your attention. Maybe you need therapy. Maybe you need to get back to something you used to love. Whatever it is, healing doesn't mean pretending the pain never happened. It means deciding that the pain doesn't get to control what you do next. Royal's message in this episode is simple: if you want something different, you have to be willing to do something different. Sometimes the shift doesn't happen slowly. Sometimes you have to make a sudden shift. CHAPTERS 00:00 — The 4 AM Gym Crowd Hits Different00:52 — Why Royal Is Doing a Solo Episode02:14 — We're Living Through a Sudden Shift02:58 — Why Royal Wanted to Rush Her Healing03:17 — The Moment She Realized She Had to Change04:08 — Getting Back Into the Gym05:29 — The Shift Her Mind, Body & Emotions Needed06:05 — Changing Her Routine From the Inside Out07:24 — Discipline Comes Before Devotion09:07 — The Cheat Code to Healing Faster10:03 — Getting Her Life Back11:00 — Therapy, Theology & the Tools to Heal12:05 — You Have to Participate in Your Healing13:19 — Taking Your Healing Seriously14:32 — What Does It Mean to Shift Suddenly? ABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCAST The Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated.  Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://underconstruxtion.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalboles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalboles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalboles #TheMiddleChildPodcast #RoyalBoles #HealingFast #HealingJourney #PersonalGrowth #SelfImprovement #HealingAfterHeartbreak #MindsetShift #PersonalDevelopment #LifeChange #IntentionalHealing #TherapyAndHealing #HealthyHabits #SuddenShift

    The Secret to Healing Fast | TMC Ep. 64

  5. Sep 21

    You Can Succeed and Still Be Undeveloped | Ashley Williams | TMC Ep. 63

    Success isn't always what you think it is. Sometimes success has a funny way of showing you the parts of yourself that still need work. In Episode 63 of The Middle Child Podcast, Royal Boles sits down with Ashley Williams for a conversation about success, personal growth, identity, relationships, career, and what happens when you reach a level in life that requires you to become a different version of yourself. Ashley describes this season of her life with one word: development. She's working on her discipline, rebuilding her strength, learning consistency, navigating relationships, and figuring out what it really means to grow into the person she knows she's supposed to become. And then she says something that really puts the whole conversation into perspective: “Success has a funny way of showing you that you're underdeveloped.” Because sometimes we think getting to the next level means we've made it. But the next level can actually expose the things we haven't dealt with yet. Ashley opens up about her journey into real estate, moving to Atlanta, coming back home to Birmingham, and how some of the biggest changes in her life didn't happen the way she expected them to. Royal and Ashley also get into identity, being a middle child, being the peacemaker and problem solver, relationships that change, learning when to let people go, and what happens when you stop trying to control every part of the process. They talk about the difference between progression and perfection, learning to see yourself differently, and understanding that growth doesn't always look like a dramatic transformation. Sometimes it's going to the gym when you don't feel like it. Sometimes it's rebuilding your confidence. Sometimes it's realizing a relationship isn't meant to continue the way it once did. Sometimes it's going back home. And sometimes it's simply admitting: “I'm still developing.” This conversation is about what happens in the middle — the space between who you were, who you've become, and who you're still becoming. Because success isn't just about what you accomplish. It's also about who you become along the way. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Faith, Hope & the Season We're In 01:00 — Welcome to The Middle Child Podcast 02:12 — Meet Ashley Williams 03:28 — Ashley's One Word for This Season: Development 05:21 — Be Careful What You Ask For 06:47 — “God, Make Me Effective” 09:15 — Faith, Hope & Desperate Faith 12:17 — Discipline Before Devotion 15:10 — Learning How to Build a Relationship With God 20:44 — You Don't Have to Be Perfect 25:53 — Ashley on Being a Middle Child 27:03 — Finding Your Identity 30:28 — Learning to See Yourself Differently 36:39 — When Someone Doesn't Choose You 41:07 — How Ashley Got Into Real Estate 44:13 — Moving to Atlanta Before the Pandemic 48:00 — What Ashley Would Tell Her Younger Self 53:02 — Real Estate, Home Ownership & Building Wealth 55:01 — What Happens in the Middle? 57:01 — Rebuilding Hope & Moving Forward 👤 ABOUT ASHLEY Ashley Williams is a businesswoman and real estate professional whose journey has taken her through career changes, personal growth, relationships, relocation, and seasons of development. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/ @home_withash Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/home_withash/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Luxuryhomeswithash 👤 ABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCAST The Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated. Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://underconstruxtion.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalboles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalboles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalboles#TheMiddleChildPodcast #SuccessIsntWhatYouThink #AshleyWilliams #PersonalGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #SelfGrowth #Success #FindingYourself #LifeLessons #CareerGrowth #RealEstate #HomeOwnership #ProgressionOverPerfection #RoyalBoles

    You Can Succeed and Still Be Undeveloped | Ashley Williams | TMC Ep. 63

  6. Sep 18

    Not Everyone Is Your Friend | TMC Ep. 62

    Not everyone is your friend. And not everyone is supposed to be. In Episode 62 of The Middle Child Podcast, Royal Boles sits down with her friend Jalesa for a real conversation about friendship, faith, community, discernment, growth, and what it means to have friends in the fire. Royal shares why having the right people around you matters, especially when you're going through difficult or transformative seasons. Real friends aren't only there for the celebrations. They're the people who can stand beside you through allegations, rumors, lies, loss, and moments when your life is changing. This conversation also gets into the reality of friendships that change over time. Sometimes you have to recognize that you've outgrown a season. Sometimes God removes people. Sometimes people need to be repositioned in your life. And sometimes the person you're looking for as a friend is actually someone you need to become for somebody else. In this episode, Royal and Jalesa talk about: What it really means to have friends in the fireWhy everyone isn't meant to be in your circleThe importance of having people who will stand with youWhy real friends have to be willing to tell you the truthHaving friends who protect you instead of tearing you downWhy community matters during difficult seasonsFinding your tribeAsking God to reveal, remove, replace, and reposition peopleRecognizing when you've outgrown a friendship or a seasonWhy outgrowing someone doesn't automatically mean you have to hate themLearning how to reposition people in your lifeFriendship, faith, discernment, and accountabilityKnowing when to help someone and when to step backThe importance of praying for your friendsBeing intentional about the people you allow around youBecoming the kind of friend you want to haveWhat Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego teach us about friends in the fireWhy the right people can help you walk through transformative seasonsOne of the biggest questions from this conversation is: Who's really in your circle? Because everybody who calls themselves your friend may not be a friend who is willing to stand with you in the fire. And while you're looking for those people, don't forget to ask yourself: Am I that kind of friend for somebody else? ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego: Friends in the Fire 01:45 — Welcome to The Middle Child Podcast 03:32 — Why Royal Is Intentionally Walking Through Her Healing Journey 04:21 — Why Royal Needed Her Friends in This Season 05:33 — What It Really Means to Have Friends in the Fire 06:23 — The Conference Lesson That Changed Royal's View of Friendship 08:40 — Why People Hide What They're Going Through 09:44 — Friends Who Protect You When You're at Your Lowest 11:13 — Why God Gives Us Community 12:09 — When Your Friends Help Lead You to Jesus 13:20 — Reveal, Remove, Replace & Reposition 14:36 — Becoming the Friend in the Fire 21:30 — When You've Outgrown a Friendship 23:00 — Finding Your Tribe & Walking Into Purpose 28:01 — When God Removes People From Your Life 31:16 — Friendship, Integrity & Keeping People's Secrets 35:49 — Pray for Your Tribe & Ask God for Discernment 38:25 — What It Really Means to Stand With Someone 42:00 — Tell the Truth, Be Discerning & Be a Good Friend 47:43 — What God May Be Doing Through Your Friendships 🎙️ ABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCAST The Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated. Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://underconstruxtion.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalboles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalboles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalboles #TheMiddleChildPodcast #NotEveryoneIsYourFriend #FriendsInTheFire #RoyalBoles #ChristianFriendship #GodlyFriendships #FindingYourTribe #ChristianCommunity #FriendshipAndFaith #HealthyFriendships #Discernment #SpiritualGrowth #FriendshipGoals

    Not Everyone Is Your Friend | TMC Ep. 62

  7. Sep 15

    I Had to Become Her Before I Could Help Her | Courtney Dillard | TMC Ep. 61

    Sometimes becoming who you're called to be means becoming someone you’ve never been before. In Episode 61 of The Middle Child Podcast, Royal Boles sits down with Courtney Dillard for a powerful conversation about transformation, faith, identity, healing, self-love, boundaries, and learning to become the woman God is calling you to be. Courtney describes this season of her life as “transforming.” After rededicating her life to Christ, she began asking God to create a clean heart in her and help her see herself the way He sees her. That transformation isn't just personal. Courtney is also building Gurl Breathe, a space designed to give women somewhere to breathe, talk, feel supported, and know they aren't alone. In this conversation, Courtney opens up about: Rededicating her life to ChristAsking God to change her from the inside outLearning to see herself through God's eyesSetting boundaries and being intentional about who has access to herWhy women need safe spaces to be honestTurning pain into purposeGrief, loss, and how difficult seasons shape usLearning to trust God instead of demanding immediate answersDeveloping a daily relationship with GodGiving yourself grace while you're still figuring things outLearning to love yourself moreHow self-love can change the relationships and situations you allowBecoming more authentic and secure in who you areWhat it means to be a middle child, peacemaker, and problem solverThis episode is a reminder that transformation isn't about becoming perfect. It's about becoming who you were created to be. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 — Courtney Opens Up About What She's Been Through02:12 — Meet Courtney Dillard02:49 — “My Life Right Now Is Transforming”03:24 — Rededicating Her Life to Christ05:51 — Creating a Safe Space for Women07:40 — How “Gurl Breathe” Was Born08:23 — Learning to See Herself Through God's Eyes12:03 — Boundaries, Temptation & Protecting Your Future19:17 — Faith, Loss & Finding Her Purpose Again37:19 — When Grief and Motherhood Collided45:01 — Desperate Faith vs. Daily Faith49:51 — The Discipline of Building a Relationship With God55:03 — When You're Overwhelmed and Don't Know Where to Turn58:22 — Learning to Be Still With God61:27 — “Love Myself More” — Courtney's Advice to Her Younger Self65:08 — Courtney on Being a Middle Child & Peacemaker ABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCAST The Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated. Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://underconstruxtion.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalboles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalboles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalboles ABOUT COURTNEY DILLARD Courtney Dillard is passionate about encouraging and supporting women through authentic conversations, faith, and personal growth. Through Gurl Breathe, she is creating a space where women can talk, breathe, receive encouragement, and know they have someone they can reach out to. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572088445842 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.dillard.5477 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pray_write_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gurlbreathe #TheMiddleChildPodcast #CourtneyDillard #GurlBreathe #ChristianWomen #WomensHealing #SelfLove #FaithAndHealing #PersonalGrowth #SpiritualGrowth #WomenEmpowerment

    I Had to Become Her Before I Could Help Her | Courtney Dillard | TMC Ep. 61

  8. Sep 9

    God Had to Break Me Before He Could Use Me | Zeus McElrath | TMC Ep. 60

    In Episode 60 of The Middle Child Podcast, Royal sits down with Zeus for a powerful conversation about faith, purpose, leadership, discipline, accountability, and what it actually costs to become the person God is calling you to be. Zeus explains why being “chosen” isn't always what people think it is. Sometimes being chosen means being broken, being tested, being molded, and going through seasons that force you to grow. The conversation also explores the responsibility of men to lead through service, why discipline and accountability matter, and why men need spaces where they can be honest about what they're struggling with. They also talk about Call Me King, Zeus' leadership development work for men, and the importance of teaching the next generation the skills they need — including emotional intelligence, discipline, leadership, finances, health, and accountability. This conversation gets real about faith, identity, manhood, leadership, purpose, and learning to trust God even when you don't understand what He's doing. Sometimes you have to go through it before you can teach someone else how to get through it. What season are you in right now? CHAPTERS 00:00 — Discipline, Accountability & Owning Your Mistakes 02:23 — What Does It Mean to Be Chosen? 03:17 — Why Being Chosen Comes With a Cost 04:20 — Leadership Has to Come With Service 05:46 — You Have to Die to Yourself 10:06 — CALL ME KING: Why the Name Matters 14:18 — Who Is Teaching the Next Generation? 19:58 — Why People Need Correction 25:00 — What God Gives You May Not Look Like What You Expected 30:06 — Why God Gives Us Different Assignments 35:00 — Learning to Stay in the Season 40:00 — Why God Sometimes Isolates You 44:08 — Creating a Safe Space for Men 47:00 — Leadership, Service & Teaching the Next Generation 54:48 — We Mess It Up When We Get in God's Way ABOUT ZEUS MCELRATH Zeus is a leader, mentor, and advocate for helping men grow through discipline, accountability, leadership, and faith. Through Call Me King, he focuses on developing men and helping them understand their purpose and responsibility as leaders. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zeus.mcelrath TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TrainlikeGodz1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/call_me_kingzeus ABOUT THE MIDDLE CHILD PODCAST The Middle Child Podcast with Royal Boles is the show where you are seen, loved, and appreciated.  Subscribe for weekly episodes: https://underconstruxtion.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theroyalboles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroyalboles/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialmiddlechildpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theroyalboles #TheMiddleChildPodcast #CallMeKing #Zeus #ChristianMen #Leadership #ChosenByGod #MensMentalHealth #Accountability #Discipline #Faith

    God Had to Break Me Before He Could Use Me | Zeus McElrath | TMC Ep. 60
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    The Middle Child Podcast
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
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