The Stronghold Podcast
The Stronghold Podcast is dedicated to exploring the depths of human capability, uncovering truths, and inspiring transformation. As the host and creator, I strive to provide content that empowers individuals to become their best selves, serve others, and enrich their surroundings.
The Stronghold serves as a bastion for defending and upholding meaningful causes, beliefs, and ideas that inspire personal growth and collective impact.
Episodes
37 episodes
036 Healing
🎧 Episode 036 – Healing | The Stronghold Podcast Welcome back to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability and truth. I'm your host, Dave Barton, and in this powerful solo episode, we d...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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24:28
035 Dragons
🎧 Episode 035: Dragons | The Stronghold Podcast In this eye-opening and imaginative episode of The Stronghold Podcast, host Dave Barton asks a wild but compelling question: What if dragons were real? And...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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13:53
034 Forged Leadership with Jay Downing
🎙️ Episode Title: Forged Leadership with Jay Downing | The Stronghold Podcast 🔥 Episode Summary In this heart-centered and hilariously honest episode of The Stronghold Podcast, host Dave Bart...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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2:07:29
033 Meaning in Life with Dan Kent
🎙️ Episode Title: Meaning in Life with Dan Kent | The Stronghold Podcast 🔥 Episode Summary In this episode of The Stronghold Podcast, host Dave Barton sits down with friend, author, theologia...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:59:46
032 It's Not Me It's You
🎙️ Episode Title: It’s Not Me, It’s You | The Stronghold Podcast Episode Summary: Have you ever carried the weight of someone else’s anger, criticism, or judgment—only to realize later it wasn’t about...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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26:44
031 Wearing Many Hats with Travis Johnson
In episode 031 of The Stronghold Podcast I get to sit down and have a conversation with Travis Johnson. From professional baseball player, to law enforcement officer, to coaching on the sidelines, Travis has worn many hats in life. What defines...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:36:30
030 University of You
In this episode of The Stronghold Podcast, Dave Barton explores the themes of awakening, self-discovery, and the importance of setting intentions for personal freedom. He emphasizes the need to confront past wounds to move forward and shares hi...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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15:54
029 At What Cost?
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability & truth. I’m your host Dave Barton and today in Episode 29: At What Cost? We’re going to dive deep into some “meaning of life” level stuff, that I’ve been working through, and s...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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12:26
028 Art of the Conversation
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability & truth. I’m your host Dave Barton and today in Episode 28: Art of the Conversation we’re diving into conversation. Harness energy through conversation
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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20:25
027 Grab Bag #1
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability & truth. I’m your host Dave Barton and today in Episode 027, it’s a grab bag. The concept of a 'grab bag' episode allows for diverse topicsThe podcast ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:30
026 Strength to Serve
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast where we explore capability & truth. I'm your host Dave Barton and today in episode 026 Strength to Serve, we are going to look at how to serve from a position of strength in order to serve our best.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:40
025 Identity with Jen Becker Part 2
Hey Stronghold Crew, I want to welcome you to part 2 of a podcast I had with Jen Becker around Identity. In the prior episode, episode 024 we become familiar with Jen’s work around Identity. Jen joined the Stronghold as my fi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:42:47
024 Identity with Jen Becker Part 1
Season 2 Episode 024 Identity welcomes Jen Becker back to The Stronghold. As the first 2x guest Jen is back as a subject matter expert on Identity. If you missed her in Episode 003 Servant's Heart, check it out on all podcast platforms or YouTu...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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50:22
023 Season 1 Finale
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability & truth. I’m your host Dave Barton and Ep 023 today is the season 1 finale. Growth of the showGuestsSolo PodcastsLessons from my rece...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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6:47
022 Serving
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability & truth. I’m your host Dave Barton and today we’re diving into SERVING and some lessons that have the power to change your perspective on purpose, fulfillment, and service. ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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18:52
021 Battleplan with Russ Torgerson
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast where we explore capability & truth. In Episode 021 Battleplan, I talk with Russ Torgerson. A 31 year retired Coast Guard rescue swimmer and rescue pilot, Russ has continually move forward. Overcoming the v...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:34:41
020 Creating
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability and truth. I’m your host, Dave Barton, and today, in Episode 020: Creating, I’m really excited to cover something that came up last episode. Creating, being creative, creating somet...
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16:26
019 Data Nerds with Zane Hall
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast where we explore capability and truth. I'm your host Dave Barton, and in this episode I sit down with Zane Hall to discuss data, coffee, writing, and faith.Faith, Coffee, and DataGetting St...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:50:15
018 Forgiveness
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability and truth. I’m your host, Dave Barton, and today, in Episode 018: Forgiveness, I’m going to walk through some topics on forgiveness I’m wrestling with. Mark ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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11:52
017 Guest in the Room with Jeremiah Curran
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability and truth. I’m your host, Dave Barton, My guest today is Jeremiah Curran and he is the pastor of my church Westbridge Community Church. As a leader and speaker, Jeremiah has a uniqu...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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2:09:38
016 Values
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability and truth. I’m your host, Dave Barton, and today, in Episode 016: Values, I’m going to walk through some lessons on Values that I’ve learned recently. In ...
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32:52
015 Non Traditional Wisdom with Eli Burkman
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast – where we explore capability and truth. In this guest Episode 015 Non Traditional Wisdom with Eli Burkman, I get a chance to sit down with my long time friend Eli Burkman. Eli is the Associate Pastor at...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:50:12
014 Energy & Intentions
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast – where we explore capability and truth. In this solo Episode 014 Energy & Intentions, I cover a recap of 2024, new life lessons, and the podcast’s future. As you can by the length, I had a lot on my...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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54:52
013 The Boys Part 1 with Carter & Trevor
Welcome to The Stronghold Podcast, where we explore capability and truth. I’m your host, Dave Barton, and today, in Episode 013: The Boys Part 1, I sit down with my sons Carter and Trevor to catch up and capture the Gen Z view on life.<...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:11:02