Listen "Episode 23: Faith, Masculinity & the Refining Fire — with Mikey Taylor (Tulum Special Edition)"
Episode Synopsis
In this powerful and deeply moving special edition of The Gynergy Effect, recorded live in Tulum, Garin sits down with former pro skateboarder, entrepreneur, and faith-driven leader Mikey Taylor to explore one of the most transformative journeys we’ve shared on this podcast.From global skateboarding stages to multimillion-dollar business exits, Mikey built a life most people would call “successful.” But when everything he identified with fell away — the career, the titles, the certainty — he was forced to confront the question that eventually changes every life:Who am I without what I do?This episode is about identity, faith, leadership, marriage, masculinity, and the moments of reckoning that refine us. It’s a conversation about the turning points that reveal who we are — and the purpose God placed within us long before the world handed us labels.We talk about:The childhood patterns that shaped Mikey’s drive and competitivenessThe identity crisis after losing the skateboarder and entrepreneur labelsHitting emotional rock bottom — and choosing to fall on his knees instead of fall apartHow he discovered a purpose that can’t be taken away: living to glorify GodWhy church hurt is human, not divine — and where to begin if exploring faith feels intimidatingThe refining fire of marriage, values, and choosing alignment every dayMasculinity as calm strength, emotional control, responsibility, and righteous leadershipWhy “the grass is greener” is a myth — and why relationships thrive through discomfort, not avoidanceHow Charlie Kirk’s assassination awakened a new level of boldness in Mikey’s voiceThe prayer that changed everything: “Lord, let me see You move in real time”What legacy means when your only measure is: “Well done, good and faithful servant.”This episode is for the seekers — the ones navigating purpose, identity, marriage, faith, leadership, or a season of refinement. If you’re craving clarity, conviction, and the courage to walk boldly in who God created you to be… this one will speak straight to your soul.💬 Tell us your favorite takeaway or how this episode challenged your perspective — we’d love to hear it. 📲 Follow Mikey on Instagram: @mikeytaylor 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @thegynergyeffect | @yesifit_ | @garinheslop 🌐 Explore our community and experiences: gynergy.com
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