The 3 Types of Men: Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs
🎙️ Episode 38 – The 3 Types of Men: Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs
In this short but powerful episode, Mark and Zack break down a timeless framework for understanding masculinity — and challenge you to examine what kind of man you really are.
Are you a sheep who avoids conflict and responsibility? A wolf who uses strength for selfish gain? Or a sheepdog, dangerous but disciplined — a protector, provider, and man of virtue?
Drawing from movies, stories, and real client experiences, we explore how men move through these three stages and what it takes to step into your calling as a virtuous man.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• The 3 levels of masculinity and what defines each one
• How culture confuses strength with virtue
• Why being “nice” isn’t the same as being good
• What every man must face to become who he’s meant to be
• How to take the first step on your own hero’s journey
FREE BOOK
If today’s episode hit home, I want to give you something special.
My new book "Escape the Cage” is now live, and I’m giving away a free digital copy of the first 3 chapters.
👉 Get your free copy here: https://escapethecagenow.com/subscribe/
🎧 Prefer audio-only? Listen here:
https://escapethecagenow.com/podcast
📘 Mark’s Books
https://escapethecagenow.com/books/
👕 Lion Counseling Merch
https://ttw5i6-0j.myshopify.com
📞 Book a Free Consult
https://escapethecagenow.com/call/
Click here to watch a video of this episode.’
About the Lion Counseling Podcast
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps high-achieving Christian men break free, heal deep, and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland (certified EMDR therapist) and Zack Carter (counselor + coach), this show blends faith, psychology, grit, and humor to help men win the battle within. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
In this short but powerful episode, Mark and Zack break down a timeless framework for understanding masculinity — and challenge you to examine what kind of man you really are.
Are you a sheep who avoids conflict and responsibility? A wolf who uses strength for selfish gain? Or a sheepdog, dangerous but disciplined — a protector, provider, and man of virtue?
Drawing from movies, stories, and real client experiences, we explore how men move through these three stages and what it takes to step into your calling as a virtuous man.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• The 3 levels of masculinity and what defines each one
• How culture confuses strength with virtue
• Why being “nice” isn’t the same as being good
• What every man must face to become who he’s meant to be
• How to take the first step on your own hero’s journey
FREE BOOK
If today’s episode hit home, I want to give you something special.
My new book "Escape the Cage” is now live, and I’m giving away a free digital copy of the first 3 chapters.
👉 Get your free copy here: https://escapethecagenow.com/subscribe/
🎧 Prefer audio-only? Listen here:
https://escapethecagenow.com/podcast
📘 Mark’s Books
https://escapethecagenow.com/books/
👕 Lion Counseling Merch
https://ttw5i6-0j.myshopify.com
📞 Book a Free Consult
https://escapethecagenow.com/call/
Click here to watch a video of this episode.’
About the Lion Counseling Podcast
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps high-achieving Christian men break free, heal deep, and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland (certified EMDR therapist) and Zack Carter (counselor + coach), this show blends faith, psychology, grit, and humor to help men win the battle within. New episodes drop every Tuesday.
Creators and Guests
Host
Mark Odland
Founder of Lion Counseling, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist
