Episode 20: Don't Quit w/Erik Allen

Biggest Takeaway:
Don’t quit. Set high standards. Prioritize Christ. Love your family radically. And remember: God is always here.

Episode Overview:
In today’s episode of The Temple Keepers Podcast, Matthew Headden sits down with powerhouse guest and devoted man of God, Erik Allen. Erik is the host of the Erik Allen Show, a husband, father, entrepreneur, and someone who has interviewed over 500 world changers, entrepreneurs, and, most importantly—men dedicated to the Kingdom. But Erik’s story isn’t just about success; it’s about resilience, radical faith, high personal standards, and an unwavering commitment to lead his family, his business, and himself in a Christ-centered way.

In this conversation, Matthew and Erik dive deep into identity, discipline, and how to stay rooted in faith while balancing life’s demands—faith, family, and fitness. Erik shares his own testimony of coming from a broken home, overcoming addiction, and how daily habits like prayer, gratitude, physical training, and intentional family time have transformed his life.

Whether you're a husband, father, leader, or someone struggling to realign your priorities, Erik’s story and practical wisdom will challenge you to raise your standards, stop quitting, and live out your God-given purpose.

What You’ll Learn:

• Erik's powerful testimony: from a broken home and addiction to becoming a bold man of God
• Why identity is key—and how Erik shifted from a “quitter” to a man of discipline
• How daily habits like speaking gratitude out loud, Bible reading, and physical training fuel his faith and leadership
• How Erik balances marriage, homeschooling, business, and family by prioritizing God first and setting high personal standards
• The one priority that never shifts no matter the season: leading your family toward Christ
• Lessons from over 500 interviews with world-class leaders, pastors, and entrepreneurs—including why the key is never quitting
• Advice for men struggling to lead, set standards, or stay disciplined—and for the women supporting them
• The powerful impact of surrounding yourself with the right men, church community, and Godly influences

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Connect with Erik Allen:
Website: erikallenmedia.com
Instagram: @erikgallen
YouTube: Erik Allen Media

Listen to The Erik Allen Show:
The Erik Allen Show on Spotify

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