Episode Details

Frank Schwartz is a husband—for nearly 24 years—and a father of three girls. He was recently released from his elders quorum presidency and has served in several bishoprics, elders quorum presidencies, high councils, high priest group leaderships and Young Men presidencies (back when those were a thing), and a variety of other callings over the years.

Frank did undergraduate and graduate work in Psychology and worked in television before starting a small, boutique, corporate communications firm. Most recently he has worked for a client in the healthcare payments space. Frank joined F3 in 2014 and has served in the national leadership in different capacities prior to taking over as Nant’an/CEO last year.

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Highlights

Frank shares his personal journey with F3, which began when he was encouraged by friends to join a workout group after facing health issues. He describes F3 as a community that not only promotes physical fitness but also fosters deep connections among men, encouraging them to support one another through challenges. The organization operates on five core principles: it is free, open to all men, conducted outdoors, peer-led, and concludes with a “circle of trust” where participants share personal struggles and support each other.

Frank highlights the parallels between F3 and church leadership, particularly in how both rely on lay leadership and the importance of influence over authority. He discusses the decentralized nature of F3, where local groups operate independently while adhering to shared values, and emphasizes the transformative power of brotherhood and accountability in personal growth. Listen for insights on how church leaders, especially elders quorum presidents, can learn from and leverage F3 to enhance fellowship and support among men in their congregations, ultimately fostering a stronger sense of community and purpose.

04:03 – Frank Schwartz’s Background
05:26 – What is F3?
07:33 – The Founding of F3
12:16 – Personal Journey to F3
16:35 – The Structure and Cadence of F3 Workouts
19:00 – Finding and Starting an F3 Group
21:30 – Leadership vs. Management in F3
25:07 – The Importance of Lay Leadership
30:14 – Starting Your Own F3 Group
36:23 – Inclusivity for All Fitness Levels
37:42 – Building Authentic Fellowship in F3