ZachMay 4, 20201 minMike & Zach's Yeti Ultra 24 Hour ChallengeLast season's podcasts on challenge inspired Mike and Zach to pursue physical, spiritual, mental, and relational challenge through running.
ZachMar 19, 20203 minTreat Yourself to Real SurrenderIf you thought you could control the world around you, I would bet the coronavirus is showing you that you can’t.
ZachMar 13, 20203 minTreat Yourself to Real Soul CareWhat are you doing to care for your soul? It will be with you for eternity.
ZachMar 6, 20204 minTreat Yourself to Real SabbathDo you want Christmas 52 times per year? Lest talk about how take one day a week and treating different can change your life.
ZachFeb 28, 20203 minTreat Yourself to Real SilenceWhen is the last time you sat in silence? This post explains how the practice of silence can bring you rest.
ZachFeb 25, 20203 minTreat Yourself to Real RestBill Gates said, "“Busy is the new stupid.” Yet, we all still lived hurried, hectic lives. Let's start figuring out how to slow down.
Tom EdwardsJan 10, 20204 min2020 VisionGet it?! 2020...vision… Okay, I can’t take credit for that gem. Mike Yarbrough over at Wolf and Iron has already dubbed 2020 the Year of...
ZachJan 3, 20204 minTreat Yourself to the Real WorldWe live in an artificial world and seldom interact with nature. What does this do to our souls? How can we get back to the real world?
Jon AckermanNov 22, 20194 minSeasons of Deer...and HopeI love fall. It’s one of my favorite seasons...although to be fair, I pretty much like them all. The crisp quietness of winter. The...
-Nov 18, 201911 minMasculine Friendship + Adventure in Nature = The Stockville 2019 Three veterans, two days, 39.4 miles, and lots of fun By Zach Detweiler, Mike Lara, and Nate Davis The three of us signed up for a...
Jon AckermanNov 15, 20193 minThat’s Where I Want Your Heart I really appreciate the times that God disrupts my life with something simple. I’m not sure why, but I always expect it to be something...
Tom EdwardsOct 18, 20195 minAdvancing Toward SomethingSo, it happened again… Without realizing what was going on, I had lost all of the margin in my life. Again. I know I’m not alone in this...
Jon AckermanOct 11, 20193 minIsn't it ironic?If you’ve been tracking with our most recent podcasts, you’ll know that we released the first episode in a two-part series on “Fear” at...
-Oct 4, 20193 minThere’s No Story Without Conflict."Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson How does that quote make you feel? Seriously, think about it....
Jon AckermanSep 27, 20193 minChoosing Inefficiency That title makes me cringe. Seriously. I actually just did a little shudder as I looked at it again. I hate inefficiency. I also don’t...
-Sep 13, 20193 minBrotherhoodAll the stories I heard during my time in the military started out like this, “No shit there I was…” So in keeping with this tradition,...
Jon AckermanAug 16, 20194 minPassivity?The symbolism is powerful but, at the moment, I can’t quite wrap my hands around the personal application. Sorry. You’re catching me in...
Jon AckermanAug 9, 20194 minYou're Stronger Than You KnowI started running again this summer. Well, sort of. It’s actually only happened about three times over the last month or so, but the most...
Tom EdwardsAug 2, 20195 minComparisonI consider myself fortunate that I am getting to go through life with a bunch of guys who are serious about developing deep relationships...
-Jul 26, 20192 minMornings With My BoysIt's 6 a.m. My boys are wide awake, and I’m looking for an excuse to stay in bed. Often times it's easier for me to go downstairs, throw...
Tom EdwardsJul 19, 20193 minAt a Loss for WordsRecently, two very good friends of mine received some very sad news. In light of their situations, I found myself in a strange position....
Jon AckermanJul 12, 20194 minWhat Are You Waiting For?Baby sea turtles. That's what we were waiting for. Cute, aren't they? We're at the tail-end of a family beach trip, and about half of...
Jon AckermanJul 5, 20193 minA Celebration of FreedomI love freedom. Cue fireworks... The 4th of July weekend offers such a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the beauty of freedom in our...
-Jun 28, 20193 minGone Fishin’In my house you have to be quick on your feet, fast to the draw, and speedy with your thoughts. Between me and my boys, we can transition...
Tom EdwardsJun 21, 20194 minIt's About ChoiceI read an article the other day full of righteous indignation directed at the personal finance industry, exposing it for the “sham” that...
Jon AckermanJun 14, 20194 minYou're On TimeEvery year on my birthday, my mother loves to post an old childhood photo of me on social media as she wishes me a happy birthday. ...
Jon AckermanJun 7, 20192 minOne Last LessonToday is the last day of school. I almost want to let that be the whole post...just let the statement stand on its own. A declaration of...
Tom EdwardsMay 31, 20194 minBefore EasterNo, we aren’t falling extremely behind in posting these articles. I wanted there to be some time for the fervor of the Easter season to...
Jon AckermanMay 24, 20193 minGo Climb a TreeI never even saw it coming. You know those times where you're so caught up in the demands of your day-to-day that you miss the fact...
Tom EdwardsMay 17, 20193 minPlanting SeedsOkay, not really seeds. A whole tree...but we’ll get to that. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to attend a very special retreat...
Isaac MulgrewMay 10, 20194 minNorth FaceIsaac Mulgrew is a guest author at Strong Towers. He's a young man who's already taking the deep dive into who God says he is and what...
-May 3, 20193 minA Moment of PruningWe all remember the big moments in our lives -- your graduation, your first job, your wedding, the birth of your children -- but as a 17...
Isaac MulgrewApr 26, 20193 minנָסָהChallenges can and most often times are uncomfortable ordeals. The definition of challenge according to Merriam-Webster is to dispute the...
Jon AckermanApr 19, 20193 minI Don't Want It To Be Friday“I don't want it to be Friday!” ...said no one, ever. But that's not really what I mean because after spending a full week with...
Brooke AckermanApr 12, 20194 minWill You Be My Friend?I wonder if reading that question made you as uncomfortable as it made me to write it. It’s not a question most of us feel confident or...
Tom EdwardsApr 5, 20196 minIn Defense of ManhoodIt seems like, if Strong Towers is to operate in the realm of building men up, then we will at least occasionally need to address the...
Jon AckermanMar 29, 20195 minDo You See It?“Do you see it?” “No.” “There, to the left of that second tree. Do you see it?” “What? No!” “It’s there. Trust me.” My father-in-law is...
-Mar 22, 20194 minLDRSHIP - Part 3Welcome back to my series on LDRSHIP, which explores the seven Army core values that have shaped me into the Husband, Father, and Friend...
Jon AckermanMar 15, 20193 minLeaving the FamiliarIt’s the middle of the night, and I’m lying in bed just staring at the ceiling fan. Actually, let me clarify a few things… I’m not lying...
Mike LaraMar 8, 20194 minLDRSHIP - Part 2 3. Respect – “Treat people as they should be treated.” Respect can be defined in so many ways, and by so many people, each with their...
Tom EdwardsMar 1, 20195 minWorking TitleCan we be real for a minute? Sometimes work sucks. There always seems to be too much of it. Other people don’t measure up to our...
Tom EdwardsFeb 22, 20194 minA New HopeOkay, now that we have chased away the Star Wars haters, can I be honest? I love science fiction and fantasy stories. The more epic in...
Jon AckermanFeb 15, 20192 minYou Don't Go AloneYou don't actually go it alone. One of the great icons of American masculinity is the image of the "lone wolf"...the man who needs no one...
Mike LaraFeb 8, 20194 minLDRSHIP - Part 1Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage. These Army core values are ingrained into every...
Jon AckermanFeb 1, 20193 minQuo VadimusWe're moving! Ever feel like you've been stuck in one place for a really long time? That feeling of being all strapped in on a roller...
Tom EdwardsJan 26, 20193 minThe Battle to StartThe dream is real. The calling is deep. And yet… Life has been extra busy recently, if that is even a possibility. Kid number three is...