Clemenz With a ”Z” Podcast
This podcast is me sharing stories as I search for balance in an imbalanced world. I discuss topics such as fatherhood, masculinity, and religion through stories of myself and interviews.
Podcast Description
This podcast is me sharing stories as I search for balance in an imbalanced world. I discuss topics such as fatherhood, masculinity, and religion through stories of myself and interviews.
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Episodes

Jan 4, 2024
EP.63”We Were In a Cult?” Myron’s Story
Jan 4, 2024
Jan 4, 2024
2hr 20 min
Hey everybody! This is another segment in the "we were in a cult?" series here on the balanced male podcast. I got to have a great conversation with another ex member of the ICOC, Myron on how he got involved with the ICOC and his departure from the ICOC and his views on if the ICOC was a cult.
If you were a member or know someone who was a member of the ICOC and would like to share your story of your life in and out of the church and help us maybe get closer to answering "we were in a cult?" please contact me via email at balancedmalepcast@gmail.com or you can DM via Instagram at the balanced male podcast Instagram page.
As always, thank you for your continued support and if you like what you hear please rate and review!

Dec 28, 2023
EP. 62 DADTALK with Nick P.
Dec 28, 2023
Dec 28, 2023
1hr 54 min
What's up everyone! This is the last episode of 2023 and it was a great one! In this DADTALK I brought on a rad dad of 2 young girls. We talked about everything from fatherhood, religion, and and the pressures of landing and taking off from a aircraft carrier.
He has also developed a great app for kids called "Kiddie Bank".
Check out the app here:
https://kiddiebank.app/
Thanks for all your support!

Dec 9, 2023
EP 61 The Music That Made Us
Dec 9, 2023
Dec 9, 2023
2hr 8 min
What's up everyone! This episode was a fun one. I brought on a veteran to the show Morgan to spend some time just geeking out on music that we love. We talked bands we loved, concerts that we loved, missing CDs and Tapes, and some of our guilty pleasure songs and bands. It was one of those conversations where we could have gone on for hours and I feel like he and I barely scratched the surface. We even made a playlist/soundtrack for it! I hope that as you listen it brings nostalgia in your life as it did for both of us.
You can check out the spotify we both created here:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5ro25VPYcc3pWmZ7quj8Dq?si=JqI1H4uhS2q2na2WxhfcNQ&pi=u-xxzCqo7CTCSy

Nov 30, 2023
EP. 60 We Were In a Cult? Todd’s Story
Nov 30, 2023
Nov 30, 2023
1hr 2 min
What's up everyone. This episode is another installment in the "We were in a cult?" segment of the podcast. I was able to sit down with another former member Todd to share his experience growing up in the ICOC, and what it was like leaving the church after high school and then coming back in his adulthood.
If you were a member or know someone who was a member of the ICOC and would like to share your story of your life in and out of the church and help us maybe get closer to answering "we were in a cult?" please contact me via email at balancedmalepcast@gmail.com or you can DM via instagram at the balanced male podcast page.

Nov 28, 2023
EP. 59 DADTALK With Author Nick Adams
Nov 28, 2023
Nov 28, 2023
1hr 25 min
In this DADTALK episode I was able to talk with DAD Nick Adams. Nick Adams is not only the father of 4, he also runs a youth camp in northeast Tennessee called "Pathfinders" and he is the author of the book: "Being the Dad You Wish You Had".
His book explores the power you have as a dad and helps you overcome the fears and self-limiting beliefs that try to hold you back. The book is equipped with practical tips, action steps and reflective exercises that will inspire and empower you to be the best dad you can be!
It was a wonderful and insightful conversation. You should check it out!
To purchase the book you can go here:
https://a.co/d/4fGs6Rl
Thanks for your support and remember: I am just a channel, I aint the source!

Nov 21, 2023
EP. 58 ”We Were In A Cult?” Joe’s Story
Nov 21, 2023
Nov 21, 2023
2hr 10 min
What's up everyone. This episode is another installment in the "We were in a cult?" segment of the podcast. I was able to sit down with another former member and "DADTALK" alum Joe to share his experience in the church. He also shed a little but of light on what it was like to be met and brought into the church vs. being born into the church like the previous guests.
If you were a member or know someone who was a member of the ICOC and would like to share your story of your life in and out of the church and help us maybe get closer to answering "we were in a cult?" please contact me via email at balancedmalepcast@gmail.com or you can DM via instagram at the balanced male podcast page.

Nov 18, 2023
EP. 57 The Power of The Pause
Nov 18, 2023
Nov 18, 2023
32 min
What's up everyone! In this episode I talk about the power of pausing and resting in our lives and the lessons I have learned from pausing and not pausing. I discuss the 5 reasons and benefits I have found from incorporating this in my life.
We Pause to: Focus, to calm(breathe), to listen, to reset/recover, and most importantly to celebrate.
Thanks for listening and for all of yall's continued support.

Nov 15, 2023
Nov 15, 2023
55 min
What's up everybody?! This episode is a continuation of my story growing up in the toxic church system. I focus on how church manipulated us in to giving money and our time.
Thank you all for your support and listening to this podcast. I love you all!
If you were a member or know someone who was a member of the ICOC and would like to share your story of your life in and out of the church and help us maybe get closer to answering "we were in a cullt?" please contact me via email at balancedmalepcast@gmail.com or you can DM via instagram at the balanced male podcast page.


