The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose
The Frequency Network: The Wave
29 episodes
3 days ago
Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise.
I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man.
But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks…
He’s forged in the fire.
In the silence.
In the valleys.
In the everyday.
This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together.
It’s about waking up to the purpose inside of you—
and learning to walk it out with God, step by step.
Some episodes will be short, raw devotionals.
Some will be honest solo teachings.
And others will be conversations with men who’ve walked through the storm… and kept climbing.
Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, rebuilding after failure, or searching for what’s next—this space is for you.
You don’t need to climb alone.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts—and join me every Thursday as we awaken the hero within.
This is… The CLIMB.
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Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise.
I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man.
But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks…
He’s forged in the fire.
In the silence.
In the valleys.
In the everyday.
This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together.
It’s about waking up to the purpose inside of you—
and learning to walk it out with God, step by step.
Some episodes will be short, raw devotionals.
Some will be honest solo teachings.
And others will be conversations with men who’ve walked through the storm… and kept climbing.
Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, rebuilding after failure, or searching for what’s next—this space is for you.
You don’t need to climb alone.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts—and join me every Thursday as we awaken the hero within.
This is… The CLIMB.
The CLIMB is brought to you by The Frequency Network.
Burnout, Breakdown, Breakthrough: Dean Ferley's-Engineer Journey to Faith and Freedom
The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose
32 minutes
4 months ago
Burnout, Breakdown, Breakthrough: Dean Ferley's-Engineer Journey to Faith and Freedom
Dean never imagined that burnout would become the gateway to a whole new identity. A high-performing mechanical engineer working in tech startups, Dean had built a life around achievement, perfectionism, and hustle. But when overwork strained his marriage, robbed him of time with his kids, and left him emotionally and spiritually bankrupt, he realized something had to break—and it couldn’t just be his schedule.
In this raw and reflective conversation with host Teko Bailey, Dean shares how hitting a wall at work led to a year-long journey of spiritual reckoning, soul searching, and rediscovering faith. From measuring life by net worth to redefining success through a biblical worldview, Dean opens up about fatherhood, marriage, vulnerability, and what it really means to live with peace and purpose.
Whether you're grinding through a demanding season, rethinking what matters, or feeling spiritually adrift, this episode offers a lifeline—and an invitation to climb differently.
Major Themes & Concepts
✅ Burnout and the limits of hustle culture
✅ Marriage, fatherhood, and emotional presence
✅ Redefining success through a biblical lens
✅ From anxiety to peace: the impact of worldview
✅ Faith as a foundation for emotional resilience
✅ How perfectionism masks deeper fears
✅ Choosing surrender over control in life and work
🕰️ Chapter Breakdown
00:00 – Perfectionism, anxiety, and the pressure to perform
01:01 – Introducing Dean: engineer, husband, father in crisis
06:19 – A mentor’s lunch that changed the success metric
09:58 – Strained marriage, missed moments with the kids
13:02 – Internal battles: stubbornness, guilt, and burnout
16:00 – The emotional unraveling: tears, shame, and solitude
19:08 – Turning point: rediscovering faith and peace
22:32 – Worldview changes everything: how Dean rebuilt
26:33 – Key takeaways: identity, presence, and new values
30:59 – A new chapter: child of God, husband, father, free
About Teko Bailey
Teko Bailey is a husband, father, coach, and guide for men walking the path of faith and purpose. Through The Climb, he’s building a brotherhood of men committed to living fully, leading boldly, and climbing with intention.
Instagram: @IamTekoBailey
Website: tekobailey.com
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The CLIMB with Teko Bailey: For Men Ready to Rise in Purpose
Welcome to The CLIMB—a podcast for men who are tired of coasting… and ready to rise.
I’m Teko Bailey—husband, father, coach, and your guide in the climb. I believe there’s a hero inside every man.
But that hero doesn’t just show up on the mountain peaks…
He’s forged in the fire.
In the silence.
In the valleys.
In the everyday.
This isn’t a podcast about pretending to have it all together.
It’s about waking up to the purpose inside of you—
and learning to walk it out with God, step by step.
Some episodes will be short, raw devotionals.
Some will be honest solo teachings.
And others will be conversations with men who’ve walked through the storm… and kept climbing.
Whether you’re navigating fatherhood, rebuilding after failure, or searching for what’s next—this space is for you.
You don’t need to climb alone.
And you don’t need to have it all figured out.
You just need to take the next step.
Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts—and join me every Thursday as we awaken the hero within.
This is… The CLIMB.
The CLIMB is brought to you by The Frequency Network.