Next Third Best Third

David Fenwick
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Today is the first day of the rest of your life! Our mission is to ignite hope, vision and passion so your life will impact the world around you. Conquer Life's Stages with Passion, Love, and Adventure. Forge your path through life's Thirds with strength at "Next Third Best Third." Join a brotherhood of men refusing to settle. Discover confidence, authentic connections, and unbreakable camaraderie tailored for your prime. Redefine success, embracing change with true masculinity. Navigate the later stages of life as a conquest. Your prime awaits, conquer it with us.David Fenwick, founder of Next Third Best Third, is an author, life coach, and inspirational speaker. He has a journey that includes pastoring, church planting and entrepreneurship. David's mission is to inspire others to dream, discover their true identity, live with intention, and impact their spheres of influence.Connect with us: https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/next3rdbest3rd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/next3rdbest3rdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyd2j6cggsLvDTCfLpPjKA

  1. 5H AGO

    092: Why So Many Men Fail to Lead | The Truth About Leadership, Legacy, and Identity

    Send a text In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with Cornellus Craft for a powerful conversation on what true leadership really means. We unpack the phrase, “No man alone, every man a leader,” and talk about why leadership cannot be separated from identity, humility, formation, and intentionality. This conversation is especially for men who want to lead well in their homes, relationships, work, and community, but it is also for anyone who wants to understand how real leadership is developed over time. We dive into the characteristics of a real leader, including humility, stewardship, honor, compassionate curiosity, and servant leadership. We talk about why being challenged is necessary for growth, why leaders must ask better questions instead of always giving answers, and why leadership is not about control, performance, or demanding honor. It is about helping people become who they were designed to be. We also explore practical examples from parenting, business, ministry, and marriage to show how leadership plays out in everyday life. If you have ever wondered what makes someone a trustworthy leader, how to become more intentional with your influence, or how to build a legacy that outlives you, this episode will challenge and encourage you. My hope is that this conversation helps you examine your own life, strengthen the way you lead, and step more fully into the kind of man who leaves people, families, and communities stronger because you were there. 00:00 - No Man Alone, Every Man a Leader 04:13 - Why Humility Is the Foundation of Leadership 08:27 - Stewarding Your Life to Its Highest and Best Use 12:04 - Leadership That Helps People Become Themselves 16:08 - Why Great Leaders Ask Great Questions 20:22 - Identity, Productivity, and Measuring Real Leadership 24:00 - Honor, Responsibility, and Leading at Home 28:28 - Intentional Leadership vs. Drifting Through Life 32:29 - Servant Leadership, Example, and Being Accessible 37:48 - Replication, Legacy, and Building Beyond Yourself Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on: - Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age. - Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress. - Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships. - Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections. - Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook. Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third! Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

    42 min

  2. MAR 9

    091: How Men Find Balance in a Busy Life | Daily Rhythms That Create Real Balance

    Send a text In this episode of Next Third Best Third, I sit down with Cornellus Craft for a real and honest conversation about what it means to find balance when life feels full from every direction. We talk about the pressure men feel trying to manage work, family, ministry, responsibilities, and their own inner life, and why true balance is not really about managing time at all. It is about learning how to live from the right center. What began as a conversation about busyness turned into something even deeper. We explored identity, sonship, purpose, shame, failure, and why so many men operate from performance instead of presence. Cornelius shares powerfully about discovering his identity as a son, how failure can distort a man’s sense of worth, and why staying connected to the Father changes the way a man shows up in every part of life. We also talk about purpose, vulnerability, accountability, and the courage it takes for men to stop pretending and start living with honesty. If you are a man who feels stretched thin, disconnected, or uncertain about who you really are, this episode will challenge and encourage you. I believe your next third can be your best third, but it starts with examining your life, tearing down false idols, and reconnecting to the source of real strength, peace, and purpose. Subscribe, share this episode with another man who needs it, and join us as we pursue intentional living together. Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome and the Question of Balance 03:42 - Identity After Failure 07:28 - Performance Without Presence 11:12 - Purpose, Belonging, and the Search for Identity 14:48 - God’s Will, Gratitude, and Sonship 18:24 - Chosen, Adopted, and Confident 22:12 - Purpose, Design, and Discovering What Is Within 25:48 - Daily Rhythms That Create Real Balance 29:36 - Why Men Need Accountability and Failure 33:24 - False Idols, Manhood, and Final Encouragement Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on: - Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age. - Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress. - Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships. - Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections. - Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook. Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third! Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

    37 min

  3. MAR 2

    090: Shame Isn’t a Lust Problem — It’s a Fulfillment Problem - How Shame Keeps Men Stuck with Ron Adkins

    Send a text David and his good friend Ron Adkins sit down and talk about the biggest emotion that can make the strongest man feel, embarrassed, humiliated, and afraid of true connection, shame. Too many men are living in shame. Why do we do this? We are all made for connection. We as men need each other, we need to build trust with other men so we can beat shame forever.  Connect with Ron and his ministry:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ronald.adkins.313924 Ministry FB: https://www.facebook.com/Radicalrestorationministries  Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on: - Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age. - Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress. - Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships. - Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections. - Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook. Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third! Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

    30 min

  4. FEB 23

    089: How to Choose a Mentor Without Getting Burned (Red Flags, Boundaries, Discernment)

    Send a text I’ve learned the hard way that not every “mentor” is safe. In this episode of Next Third Best Third, we talk about how men can pursue real mentorship and brotherhood without getting wounded, used, or misdirected. If you’ve ever been burned by a leader, coach, pastor, or father figure—this conversation is about walking into relationships with intentionality and both eyes wide open. We break down the difference between boundaries and walls, why mentorship should start organically (and why you should be cautious when someone announces “I want to be your mentor”), and the red flags that show up when relationships aren’t reciprocal. We also talk about the danger of making men into idols, why “success” isn’t the same as fruit, and how to examine character, long-term relationships, and accountability before you give someone influence in your life. Most importantly, I share a framework that’s helped me: every man needs three men—someone ahead of you, men beside you, and someone you’re building up. We unpack how to use your “iron sharpening iron” guys to sanity-check decisions, how to have brave communication up front, and what to do if you’re already in a relationship and realizing the warning signs. If you need coaching or want to connect, email: nextthirdbest@gmail.com Chapters: 00:00 - Why Men Need Mentorship (But Need Wisdom Too) 01:26 - Mentorship Should Be Organic (Not Announced) 04:40 - The “3 Men” Framework: Mentor, Brothers, and Someone You Build Up 06:18 - Discernment After Church Hurt and Public Scandals 09:02 - Boundaries vs Walls + Setting Expectations Early 10:10 - The Reciprocity Test: A Major Red Flag 14:00 - “I Have Everything… But There’s Got to Be More” (The Deeper Need) 16:04 - Bring Your Brothers In: Don’t Choose Coaches Alone 23:46 - Examine Fruit: Character Over Success + Wrap-Up Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on: - Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age. - Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress. - Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships. - Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections. - Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook. Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third! Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

    29 min

  5. FEB 16

    088: 5 SIGNS You’re Stuck in a Rut & 5 WAYS To Get Out

    Send a text If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, this episode is for you. What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t failure, but comfort? In this conversation on Next Third, Best Third, I sit down with my friend Taylor to lay out the five clear signs you’re in a rut, and why rut life often feels “fine” until you realize it’s slowly draining your energy, your joy, and your momentum. We get really practical. We talk about autopilot routines that turn into ruts, goals that feel distant even though you keep talking about them, and the subtle loss of excitement and curiosity that makes life feel dull. We also unpack how avoiding discomfort keeps you stagnant, and why complaining without action can quietly push you toward isolation. If any of this hits home, you’re not alone. Most importantly, we give you five ways to get out of it starting today: break autopilot on purpose, take one messy step toward your goals, feed your curiosity again, choose discomfort daily, and replace complaining with creating. This episode is about rebuilding ownership, courage, and agency—so your next third really can become your best third. Chapters: 00:00 - Comfort vs Failure: Why You Might Be Stuck 01:06 - Sign 1: Every Day Feels Repetitive (Autopilot) 03:34 - Way Out 1: Break Autopilot on Purpose 07:01 - Sign 2: Goals Feel Distant or Stalled 09:29 - Way Out 2: Take One Messy Step Toward Your Goals 12:45 - Sign 3: You’ve Lost Excitement and Curiosity 15:41 - Way Out 3: Feed Your Curiosity Again 19:22 - Sign 4: You’re Avoiding Discomfort and Challenge 21:07 - Way Out 4: Choose Discomfort Daily 24:33 - Sign 5: You Complain More Than You Create Change + Way Out 5: Create Ownership Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on: - Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age. - Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress. - Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships. - Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections. - Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook. Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third! Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

    34 min

  6. FEB 9

    087: 26 YRS in Prison: How Solitary Confinement Led Me to God & Purpose | Ron Adkins

    Send a text "I never thought I’d see freedom again. At 17 years old, I was sentenced to five 99-year life sentences and eventually spent 13 years alone in a 5x8 solitary confinement cell. Violence, gangs, and isolation defined my life. I believed I would die in prison. But somewhere in the darkness, something unexpected happened — God met me face to face." In this episode, My good friend Ron Adkins shares his full story. From growing up in an abusive home, to addiction and crime, to becoming one of the most violent inmates in Texas prisons… to a supernatural encounter with Jesus that changed everything. Solitary confinement became a classroom. Pain became purpose. And hope began to grow where there should have been none. Today, He's free. Married. Serving others. Leading ministry inside prisons and helping restore lives that feel beyond saving. If you’ve ever felt disqualified, stuck, or like your best years are behind you, this conversation will remind you: your next third can be your best third. Redemption is real. And it’s never too late to start again. Chapters: 00:00 - Sentenced to Solitary Confinement 03:15 - Childhood Trauma and an Angry Home 05:43 - First Felony at 14 07:20 - Addiction, Crime, and Gang Life 11:11 - Five 99-Year Life Sentences 15:43 - 13 Years in a 5x8 Solitary Cell 23:23 - Jesus Walks Into the Cell 30:31 - Miracle Parole and Unexpected Freedom 49:54 - Marriage, Ministry, and Full Redemption Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on: - Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age. - Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress. - Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships. - Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections. - Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook. Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third! Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

    1h 4m

  7. FEB 2

    086: The #1 Risk Men Refuse to Take And Why It’s Keeping You Average

    Send a text For years, I’ve watched good men settle into a life that looks “fine” on the outside—career, family, responsibilities handled—yet something’s missing. In this episode, I sit down with my friend David Dorman to talk about risk and reward for men, and why so many of us stop short of our full potential. We start with a simple question: what risks are actually worth taking in everyday life, not for ego, but for meaning? We get into the real tension men live with: we’re great with instructions, systems, and “filling the squares,” but we struggle with the inner work—purpose, emotional honesty, and relational investment. We talk about distractions, complacency, and the gap so many couples feel: men asking “tell me what to do,” while the feminine side often feels “you should know.” And we go straight to the point—sometimes the riskiest thing isn’t climbing a skyscraper… it’s doing the right thing, getting accountable, and facing what you’ve been avoiding. If you’re a man who feels stuck, drifting, or quietly unfulfilled, this conversation is for you. The goal isn’t just adding years to your life—it’s adding real life to your years. Take one step today: examine your life, invest where it matters, and stop waiting until everything is on the line to become the man you were made to be. Chapters: 00:00 - Why “Crazy Risk” Isn’t Inspiring 04:05 - Men, Instructions, and Where We Go Rogue 06:05 - Distractions, Complacency, and the Drift 07:34 - “Filling the Squares” vs. Full Potential 10:50 - The 5 Pillars: Thought, Physical, Emotional, Relationships, Lies 15:10 - The Risk of Starting Before You “Figure It Out” 16:40 - Trauma, False Identity, and Why Men Stay Stuck 20:32 - Divorce, Rejection, and the Shortcut to Destruction 24:10 - The Negative Reward: A Long Life of Average and Unfulfilled Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on: - Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age. - Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress. - Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships. - Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections. - Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook. Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third! Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

    36 min

  8. JAN 26

    085: Social Media Is a Highlight Reel (And It’s Crushing Men) | Stop Comparing & Start Living

    Send a text I’ve watched it happen in real time: I get online, I see everyone else’s “perfect life,” and if I’m not careful, comparison starts crushing me. In this episode of Next Third Best Third, Ezra Stanton and I expose what social media really is—a constant stream of highlight reels—and why it can quietly convince a good man that he’s failing. If you’ve ever thought, “Man… my life doesn’t look like that,” this conversation is for you. We go deeper than the scroll. We talk about why men drift, how isolation kills a man, and why the strongest men I know still need brothers in their corner. We also unpack something huge for husbands and dads: there’s no real “training” for the two most important roles you’ll ever hold—marriage and fatherhood. That’s why we need intentional relationships, honest conversations, and accountability that calls us higher without shaming us. If you’re tired of pretending, tired of carrying it alone, or tired of grinding with no real purpose—this is your reminder that you were made for more than hustle. Drop a comment if you want to stay posted on upcoming gatherings and resources. And if you’re ready to build real brotherhood, check out Ezra’s community at greaterthanthegrind.com/bestthird and get connected. More from Ezra on his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamezra/ Chapters: 00:00 Social Media’s Perfect World Is a Lie 01:10 The “Six-Year Storm” & Why Vulnerability Saved Me 02:00 No Playbook for Dad: Why Men Need Training 03:15 Respected Everywhere… Except at Home 04:12 Thermostat vs Thermometer: Setting the Culture 06:05 Iron Sharpens Iron: Getting Out of Your Own Head 08:10 Why Most Men Hide (And How Trust Gets Built) 11:30 Vision, Mission, and Accountability for 2026 13:20 Isolation by Stage: Busy Dads, Empty Nest, Retirement 33:05 Highlight Reels: The Dodger Clips That Exposed the Lie Welcome to Next Third Best Third! Join us for the inaugural episode of the Next Third Best Third podcast! Host David Fenwick, founder, author, and life coach, introduces the mission to inspire men over 40 to thrive in the next stage of life. Discover how to conquer life's challenges across physical, mental, relational, spiritual, and emotional dimensions. In this episode, David shares insights on: - Physical Health: Strategies for maintaining fitness and vitality as you age. - Mental Resilience: Techniques to stay mentally sharp and manage stress. - Relational Growth: Building and nurturing meaningful relationships. - Spiritual Fulfillment: Finding purpose and deeper spiritual connections. - Emotional Well-being: Managing emotions and fostering a positive outlook. Don't miss out on this journey towards making the next third of your life the best third! Website: (https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/)

    41 min
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Today is the first day of the rest of your life! Our mission is to ignite hope, vision and passion so your life will impact the world around you. Conquer Life's Stages with Passion, Love, and Adventure. Forge your path through life's Thirds with strength at "Next Third Best Third." Join a brotherhood of men refusing to settle. Discover confidence, authentic connections, and unbreakable camaraderie tailored for your prime. Redefine success, embracing change with true masculinity. Navigate the later stages of life as a conquest. Your prime awaits, conquer it with us.David Fenwick, founder of Next Third Best Third, is an author, life coach, and inspirational speaker. He has a journey that includes pastoring, church planting and entrepreneurship. David's mission is to inspire others to dream, discover their true identity, live with intention, and impact their spheres of influence.Connect with us: https://www.nextthirdbestthird.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/next3rdbest3rd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/next3rdbest3rdYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyyd2j6cggsLvDTCfLpPjKA

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  • Creator
    David Fenwick
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    91
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Next Third Best Third
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    Next Third Best Third

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