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Training4ManhoodTraining4Manhood12Things for Men to "Aspire To"  1 Timothy 3:1-7   Qualifications for Overseers The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money.  He must manage his own household well, with all dignity keeping his children submissive,  for if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how will he care for God’s church?  He must not be...2025-07-2840 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWalking Consistently in the WORD to Walk Confidently in the WorldGuest: Gabe Boyd   Gabe and I agree that one of the most valuable things that a young (well, any aged guy for that matter) man can do is spend time in God’s Word. Why? Well, take a listen to this conversation that I had recently with my good friend Gabe Boyd about the value of knowing God’s Word in the life of a man. And we also talk about a couple practical steps that each man should take toward this endeavor - get a good Bible that you can read and understand, read it an...2025-07-2144 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWays the Enemy Attacks a Man  I was listening to Pastor Jack Graham, Prestonwood Baptist Church, and he shared in his sermon on the life of David about some ways that the enemy attacks a man - he said that the enemy will use silver, sloth, sex, and self. In this episode, we’ll dive into each of these and talk about God’s perspective on each…and how to best counter the efforts to take us out!   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zell...2025-07-1424 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWisdom From Above Is Extremely Profitable for Manliness  Looking at the Book of James, there are some powerful verses in chapter 3 that share the difference between “worldly” wisdom and “heavenly” wisdom. These attributes of wisdom from above are great markers of maturity in the life of a man - and we examine each attribute in this episode. James reminds us that at the core of immaturity is self-centeredness, while the individual that plants the seed of selflessness will reap a life of peace. T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations...2025-07-0726 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBuilding a Temple vs BEING a Temple  2 Chronicles 24:12 - And the king (Joash) and Jehoiada gave it to those who had charge of the work of the house of the Lord, and they hired masons and carpenters to restore the house of the Lord…   “It is a much easier thing to build a temple for God than it is TO BE A TEMPLE FOR God.” C.H. Spurgeon   A Good Start: A Book for Young Men and Women by C.H. Spurgeon   How can we BE a temple for God?   Paul...2025-06-2327 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodFather's Day: The Blessing of Children in the Maturity of a ManPsalm 127 Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives sleep to his beloved.   Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with the...2025-06-1628 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodTrust God's Process: Maturity Comes at a Cost  The Book of James in the Bible gives the reader great wisdom and insight into God’s economy and how the maturity process of a believer generally works - it is usually not through ease and comfort that one grows and matures, but through hardship and difficulties - learning to hear the voice of God and trust Him through the process.   In James 1:19-20, the author tells the reader to “Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does n...2025-06-0922 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodProcessing Proper Priorities: What Really Matters to You?Guest: Jack Cross   Great conversation with a young man looking forward to his future and asking all the right questions about how to make sure that he keeps his priorities of God and his family at the forefront while also looking to succeed and excel in his career. Hope you enjoy this conversation - and hope it helps you to evaluate your own priorities and the decisions you’ve made - always good to take some time for self-reflection and self-assessment - and never too late to do the right thing! T4M g...2025-05-2638 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWhat is a Man: "Adolescence" from Netflix Tackles this TopicGuest: Gabe Boyd   The Netflix series “Adolescence” has taken the UK and 93 other countries by storm with its powerful and problematic portrayal of the life and struggles of a 13-year-old boy who takes the life of a female classmate. In the midst of the chaos, Netflix asks, but doesn’t provide answers, to some powerfully disturbing questions - the most important being, “What is a man?”   Appreciate Gabe Boyd for helping think through this conversation - hope it’s helpful to you as well. T4M guys - just a remin...2025-05-1949 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodA Message to Garcia: Developing Important Qualities of ManhoodGuest: Greg Tuohy   “To carry a message to Garcia” is demonstrating initiative, commitment, dedication, and tenacity to a purpose. The question from this story by author Elbert Hubbard is why more men struggle to develop these vital qualities. I enjoyed reading this short and poignant book and loved finding out that the saying, “when life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” is actually attributed to Hubbard! I hope you enjoy the conversation with Greg Tuohy about the importance of and strategy to develop these qualities of manhood!   T4M guys - just a reminder...2025-05-1238 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBuilding Better (and Biblical) CommunityLet's learn from the story of Rehoboam's Folly...(1 Kings 12)   Cultivate the community of men you’re already in! Listen to the wisdom of God that is available to you - through His Word and His people. Pursue wisdom (deepen yourself) Connect your life with a wife who is walking with the Lord. The most attractive woman is one who loves the Lord! Actively pursue wisdom from older men who love the Lord. Take advantage of good books, podcasts, etc. from other godly men. T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a n...2025-05-0531 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodThe Right Stuff (Being "Good" Isn't Good Enough)  US Birth rate 1.6 Young women are pursuing education instead of family - in part because there is an idea out there that men aren’t worth marrying…   What is the “right stuff” to be a good husband? Good isn’t good enough - must be godly Right relationship with God… No man is in his right mind until he is right with God… Walk in the Spirit, not in the flesh Importance of knowing God’s Word…mirror and window…   Value of a Godly role model Watch how a person treats those “...2025-04-2835 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWhere Are the Older Men? (Importance of Marriage, Mentoring, and Maturity in the Development of a Man)  Importance of Marriage and Family - Purpose Importance of Mentoring - Person Importance of Maturity - Process   Titus 2:2 Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, in steadfastness.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website. 2025-04-1429 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodThe Gift of DiscipleshipGuest: Adam Griffin, Lead Pastor at Eastside Community Church, Husband, Father, Author   Loved chatting with Adam Griffin - guys, he’s doing it right - take notes! He’s going to cover a lot of ground, hit on several different important aspects, so pay attention, lean in and listen, and then get up and get busy putting into action what you heard. Here are a few of his books that should be helpful as you desire to grow in your spiritual walk and help others along the way!   Family Discipleship: Leading Your H...2025-04-0735 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodPsalm 144 - Training to Battle for Your Family  Psalm 144 Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle…   It is a battle against the world system to prioritize your spiritual and family life.   It is important to invest into your family…because a blessed nation is one filled with blessed families! What does a blessed family look like - David answers that question with verse 12:   May our sons in their youth be like plants full grown, our daughters like corner pillars cut for the stru...2025-03-3127 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBe Strong and Courageous - Understanding God's Purpose, Path, and Power for Your Life  In Joshua 1, God encourages Joshua three times with the phrase “be strong and courageous” - what did that mean for Joshua…and what does it mean for you today?   Be strong and courageous for… Purpose - to advance the Kingdom of God, to inherit what God has for you   Be strong and very courageous, being careful to do… Path - do not turn to the right or the left, stay on the path of God’s will for your life   Be strong and coura...2025-03-2417 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodIt All Starts with Taking the FIRST STEP!I was up at Sky Ranch recently and had the opportunity to watch students take a “step of faith” off a 30 foot tree - harnessed up so that they wouldn’t fall - but still a pretty brave step to take…and it got me thinking that this physical picture of a step of faith is a good metaphor for our spiritual step of faith that each of us must decide to take…or not.   This also got me thinking about those who say that they have “walked away” from their faith - and how impossible that...2025-03-1724 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodChange Indicates Purpose: Don't Miss What God is Doing!Getting ready for a puberty talk to 5th grade boys, the CHANGES that happen in our bodies got me to thinking about the PURPOSE for those changes - what is God preparing our bodies for… Work Women Worship World Wonder/Wisdom   Walk with me on this journey that looks at how creative God is at preparing us for the work that He has created for us to do (Ephesians 2:10) - but if we go through these life changes and never “spread our wings” and fly as the new creations in Christ, then we miss what God int...2025-03-0328 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodGod's Faithfulness on Your Journey (Part 2 of 2)Guest: Dr. David Cobbs, PhD, is a Clinical Neuropsychologist in Dallas, TX   This is the second part of a meaningful and practical conversation with Dr. David Cobbs - he begins by sharing about the “mechanisms” that he’s put in place to draw closer to others and to God - some call these the “spiritual disciplines.” You need to put these practices in place not only to hold you accountable, but also so that you can look back and do some healthy self-evaluation so that you can do better moving forward!   If you’re a...2025-02-2419 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodGod's Faithfulness on Your Journey (Part 1 of 2)Guest: Dr. David Cobbs, PhD, is a Clinical Neuropsychologist in Dallas, TX   Loved hearing the story of David’s spiritual journey - how the power of POSITIVE peer pressure can help push you toward good things and keep you from bad things! David really started to grow in his spiritual life in high school - the younger you can get on the path of right living, the better off things will be in terms of living without regrets and disappointment!   True friends share life together. It’s good to have good friend...2025-02-1723 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodA Message to Fatherless Young MenGuest: Robert Christian   Guys, if this message is meaningful to you and you’d like to email Robert Christian directly, you can reach him at robjonchris@gmail.com Words of wisdom and encouragement from Robert: You are qualified God is a good father God wants the best for you God will discipline you You are created to glorify Him You do that through obedience   Resources for more encouragement: Man Alive by Patrick Morely Kingdom Man by Tony Evans The Resolution for Men by The Kend...2025-02-1028 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodPractical Wisdom: Life Lessons from Shamgar  Judges 3:31 reads, “After him was Shamgar the son of Anath, who killed 600 of the Philistines with an ox goad, and he also saved Israel.”   What is the life lesson we can take from the story of Shamgar:   Shamgar used what he had. Shamgar used what he had exceedingly well. Shamgar used what he had for a purpose greater than himself.   What do you have that you can use for the glory of God? And what is your purpose, because your purpose will determine your plans and preparation!  2025-02-0316 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBlessed to be a Blessing (in Practical Ways)Guys, consider these three areas of blessing that you can provide for those in need:   Presence - the importance of the “ministry of presence”   Prayer - pray for people in need, let them know that you prayed for them!   Practical - don’t just ask what you can do, look for practical, common sense ways that you can help out!   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@train...2025-01-2815 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWord for the Year 2025: Spiritual-MindednessI took this word from the title of a book by Puritan author John Owen - Spiritual-Mindedness.   For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Romans 8:6 (For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.)   Taking control of your thought-life - valuable life skill for everyone, everyday!   2 Corinthians 10:5 - take every thought captive to obey Christ   So our thoughts are the...2025-01-1318 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWhat is Discipleship and Why is It Vital for Your Growth as a Man?Guest: Kylen Perry, pastor at Watermark Church, Dallas, TX   Every man is made, but are you reactive (responding to life’s situations) or proactive (learning, listening, seeking to grow and mature)? Discipleship is a proactive relationship where individuals share what they are learning in terms of their spiritual life with others.   Resource recommendation: J.T. English - Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus There must be space for learning and gathering There has to be relationship and training in godliness   What men have...2024-12-1624 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodPsalm 112 Man: How is Your "Home Life"?Psalm 111 and Psalm 112 are parallel passages to make a point. Psalm 111 talks about how great our God is - and Psalm 112 talks about the greatness of man…whose God is great.   Psalm 112 talks about what should be truly important in the life of a godly man - his family…and his “home life” - wealth and riches are in his house…   What are the character qualities to help you produce this great home life? Gracious, merciful, and righteous Are you nice, kind? Generous Are you sacrificial - willing to do for others w...2024-12-0922 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodGladiator II - A Good Name is to be Chosen...If I had to summarize Gladiator II, it would be the line from Proverbs 22:1 which tells us that a good name is to be chosen rather than great riches! The “good name” of Marcus Aurelius and Maximus is passed on to an inspires the life and efforts of Lucius - who sees how the pursuit of money and power ends up in corruption and deceit - and in the end it is worthless. Great question from this movie - what do you give “worth” to in your life - what do you worship? Many worship the gods of convenience and ente...2024-12-0229 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWhat Are You Thankful For?  As I reflect on things going on in my world, I’m thankful for a God who knows when to step in…and when to step back.   And I’m thankful for my wife who balances our family and provides a wonderful counter perspective that helps me navigate better.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website. Huge thank you to Jared...2024-11-2518 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodQualities of a Young David: How Do You Compare? (Part 2 of 2)This is the description of David recorded in 1 Samuel 16:18:   Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence, and the Lord is with him.   Part 2 examines the first three qualities:   Prudent in speech - do you use your words well, do you weigh them before you speak, do you consider how your words are being received by others? Man of good presence - how do peo...2024-11-1819 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodQualities of a Young David: How Do You Compare? (Part 1 of 2)This is the description of David recorded in 1 Samuel 16:18:   Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence, and the Lord is with him.   Part 1 examines the first three qualities:   Skillful in playing - David practiced, worked hard, didn’t quit when things were difficult… Man of valor - David was a man of integrity, the same man when no one was watching…or everyone was watch...2024-11-1120 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodMen Serve Others (2024 repost)Guest: Gabe Boyd   This is a throwback episode looking at one of the episodes that Gabe and I recorded talking about some important elements of what it means to be a man - this is the statement that we created to summarize those elements:   Men speak truth, serve others, love deeply, endure joyfully, and humbly walk with the Lord.   The concept of serving others embodies the idea that you see others and desire meet their needs even if that comes at a cost to yourself - this req...2024-11-0423 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodGame Plan for Voting - Know Before You Go!Primary vs. General Election The Primary Election is your opportunity to select the best candidate within your party to represent your party in the General Election The General Election is your opportunity to select the best candidate over the other party’s candidate to put those particular principles into action   What if you don’t want to “align” with a particular party? Example - you like Shohei Ohtani as a player and you want him to win - he’s currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series - for Ohtani to win, you...2024-10-2825 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodDealing with DisappointmentPerspective God’s at work, you can’t see everything… Stop comparing yourself to others We are too often the heroes of our own story…   Prayer Ongoing conversation with God - help me see what you want me to see…and learn…   People Have a proper perspective of others - use the word “friend” sparingly! Take the focus off yourself - be a blessing to others…and you’ll be blessed!   Here’s what I’m not saying… You don’t get to write your own story in life - you are not the...2024-10-2127 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodYou Were Made for Something GREAT!  Jeremiah 12:5 “If you have raced with men on foot and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses? If you stumble in safe country, how will you manage in the thickets by the Jordan?   The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness: The Path to True Christian Joy - Tim Keller Learn to celebrate the victories of others - their victory isn’t your defeat…   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@trai...2024-10-0726 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodYour BODY is a BILLBOARD for God!Everything physical is a picture of something spiritual…   Genesis 1:26-27 Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.   So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.   In the creation of physical life, there is one who initiates, gives…and one who receives…   In the creation of spiritual life, there is one who gives (grace)...and one who receives (new life)...   Our physical bo...2024-09-3031 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWhat's Your Spiritual Diet - Resolve to be Better!Guest: Parker Panetti   Daniel 1:8 - Daniel resolved not to defile himself.   What areas of your life do you need to resolve to do and NOT do to be the man that God has called you to be?   Find some godly men and ask to spend time with them, ask them what things they would recommend you do to improve your position in life.   Dietrich Bonhoeffer - The Cost of Discipleship - the way that I read Bonhoeffer is that the mediocre faith that so m...2024-09-2340 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodPreparing for Critical ConversationsWhat is the goal of the conversation - to win the argument or engage with the person?   Biggest suggestion - learn to ask more questions instead of presenting more information   Matt 10 - be as wise as serpents and innocent as doves   1 Chronicles 12:32 - “understand the times” like the men of Issachar   Psalm 119:130 - The unfolding of your words give light; it imparts understanding to the simple.   2 Cor. 10:5-6 - tear down arguments set up against the knowledge of God…taking capt...2024-09-1634 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodThe Value of Work (Labor Day 2024)  Lessons from my own experience and God’s Word:   You don’t work for the pleasure of man, but for the will of God - Colossians 3:23 Don’t miss what God wants to do with your work - 1 Samuel 16 Hard work is a blessing when done to advance the kingdom - Joshua 14 (story of Caleb). Leadership matters - Phil. 2:3-4 (Do nothing out of selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others...2024-09-0220 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodMOVIE: The Forge - It Takes a Man to Make a ManGuests: Mike Thornberry, Stephen Bryan, Aaron Ulmer, and Chris Housewright   We recorded this podcast to use for our parent podcast at the school, which also has a video element, so if you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.   The Forge is the latest movie from the incredible Christian movie producers the Kendrick Brothers (Alex, Stephen, and Shannon), who brought Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, and War Room to the big screens. This new movie is about the process of making a man - and it’s a po...2024-08-2643 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBOOK: Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven (Session 3 of 3)Guests: Gabe Boyd and Mike Thornberry   Chapter 7 Stand Up to the Bullies   If you want to change the world…don’t back down from the sharks.   Chapter 8 Rise to the Occasion   If you want to change the world…be your very best in the darkest moments.   No matter how dark it gets, you must complete the mission. Mission above the man - Jim Eliot - he is no fool to give up that which he cannot keep to gain that w...2024-08-1935 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBOOK: Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven (Session 2 of 3)Guests: Gabe Boyd and Mike Thornberry   Chapter 4 Life’s Not Fair - Drive On!   If you want to change the world…get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward…   Dan - we live in a fallen world, sin has corrupted everything, we should expect unfairness… Jesus was the only perfect person - and look how the world treated him - unfairly…we should expect the same…   Those that strived to be the very best expected that they would be rewarded for their stellar pe...2024-08-1226 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBOOK: Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven (Session 1 of 3)Guests: Gabe Boyd and Mike Thornberry   Chapter 1 Start Your Day with a Task Completed Make your bed - physical Time with the Lord - spiritual   Gabe - we live in a chaotic and undisciplined world…this is one thing I can control.   Making my bed correctly was not going to be an opportunity for praise. It was expected of me. Don’t look for the praise of men…Col. 3:23   Chapter 2 You Can’t Go It Alone   If you want to change the...2024-08-0545 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodUncovering Our MotivationsLooking at the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25   This is the question I want each of us to wrestle with - why are we doing what we’re doing? What is our true motivation behind our decisions?   Good friends - a community of individuals who can challenge you to think about your decisions - is such a blessing - build that community!!!   The Chosen - if you’re looking to learn more about the person and life of Jesus, reading God’s Word is the BEST...2024-07-2928 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWait on the LordWait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:14   Feel stuck in a place, job, relationship? In a difficult situation? What’s the plan? Wait on the Lord.   “On the Lord” is the most important part of that encouragement - not your plan, but His. Wait - trust, obey, listen, learn. Wait doesn’t mean “do nothing”You can work while you wait Grow deeper - Jer. 6:16 - ask for the ancient paths and walk in them Serve others - look around at...2024-07-1513 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodThings I Wish I Had Known Then...Things I know now that I wish I had known then…   1. Importance of godly mentors   2. Importance of reading - you will draw from the books that you’ve read years later…   3. You learn more from failing than succeeding - so try new things…   4. Understand the power of commitment   5. People matter   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) o...2024-07-0820 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodDemo Day - Embracing Change in Your LifeBest part of a new project - demo day   Bible calls this sanctification - to set apart, make holy - consecrate (with force to make sacred)   Tear up the carpeting NO going back! You see all the EXTRA work that you didn’t know you had before… It’s Worth it!   I want to be a better man, a better husband, a better dad, a better employer/ee, a better friend, a better…   Biblical principles of change… Romans 12 - God is in the business o...2024-07-0125 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodThe Importance of ConnectionGuest: Michael Lee Stallard   I was first introduced to Mike Stallard as the author of Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team’s Passion, Creativity, and Productivity. He then turned his passion and research to the power of connectivity and wrote Connection Culture: The Competitive Advantage of Shared Identity, Empathy, and Understanding at Work where he shared the importance of vision, voice and value for a connected work environment.   Mike is a wonderful resource not only from his books, but also as a speaker for businesses looking to crea...2024-06-1728 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodNext Steps: Faithful and Fruitful  Abide in Christ - Andrew Murray Vine - plant that is only for the fruit How can you tell the vine that has the most fruit?It hangs the lowest - humility is the key…   Self-assessment Be quick to listenNot listen quickly…then move on… If you want a different song, stop playing the same notesChange is hard, but there are times when it’s necessary…   Take the next right step Don’t complicate things Don’t make excuses - do the will of your father   Jesus...2024-06-1025 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodNext Steps: Learning to Listen to Godly WisdomGuests: Harrison Leak and Parker Panetti   How do you decide what to do, where to go…what’s that process look like for a young man who is trying to honor the Lord?   Great resource: Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God’s Will by Kevin DeYoung   Money shouldn’t be the primary motivator for what position you take - there are other things that are more important. A great resource in helping you balance those concepts is Your Life…Well Spent: The Eternal Rewards of Investing...2024-06-0349 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodFive Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield (Session 4 of 4)Guests: Dr. Jason Snyder and Dr. Jonathan Teague   Excerpts from the conversation:   Lie #4: Transgenderism is normal. Scripture does not support transgender ideology/belief/actions as normal, healthy, or to be supported or endorsed. In today’s culture, “love” has been redefined as acceptance and endorsement as I am and you are not allowed to say anything in opposition to my beliefs. And since God is “love,” when culture redefines love, it redefines the very nature of God to fit its own desires. This redefined god is not the God of the Bible. H...2024-05-3146 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodNext Steps: Preparing Now for Your FutureHappy Memorial Day!   The word graduation comes from the concept of “steps” - taking the next step. What is the next step in your life - college, work, marriage, family? What are you doing now to prepare yourself for those next steps?   Some good questions to ask yourself on your journey: What has God been teaching you recently? How are you feeding the spiritual man?Word of God Words of wisdom - godly people and good books Work Fellowship - we are relational beings Rest Luke 2:52 - Jesus grew in wisdom...2024-05-2724 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodFive Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield (Session 3 of 4)Guests: Dr. Jason Snyder and Dr. Jonathan Teague   Excerpts from the conversation:   Lie #2 - Being a spiritual person is kinder than being a Christian.   The Gospel doesn’t just make us nicer versions of ourselves. The Gospel gives us a new nature and the power to live for the glory of God.   What is your working definition of “good”? If your definition of good is absent of absolute truth, then it is subjective and lacking. For a Christian, “good” is defined by the nature of God...2024-05-2440 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodFive Practical "Cs" for Building Altars in Your LifeGenesis 26:25 - Building Altars, Pitching Tents, Digging Wells   Five Practical Steps for Building Altars Commitment Building family habits of spiritual consistency…takes commitment to say no to lesser things to advance the more important… Prioritize spiritual things - don’t let select sports, etc. take top place   Contentment Beware of the sin of envy and comparison, the thief of joy… Use money to buy more time with your family, not more things You have been blessed to be a blessing… Haggai 1 - be careful of paneled houses when the house of...2024-05-2024 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodFive Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield (Session 2 of 4)Guests: Dr. Jason Snyder and Dr. Jonathan Teague   Excerpts from the book:   Lie #1: Homosexuality is Normal   I lamented male-female relationships that called for a woman’s submission, even if voluntary. My feminist worldview/religion declared any male-female sexual relationship that rejected sameness (the idea that men and women are interchangeable) and called for a wife’s submission to her husband foundational to rape culture.   The order of creation made the point: the sexes are equal in essence and different in social roles.   ...2024-05-1750 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodYour Life...Well Spent with author Russ CrossonGuest: Russ Crosson, chief mission officer and senior partner of Blue Trust, author of Your Life…Well Spent, The Truth About Money Lies, What Makes a Leader Great, and Your Money Made Simple. You can reach Russ at 1-800-987-2987 or via email at russ.crosson@bluetrust.com   Men, it is so important to realize the difference between investing your time, energy, and resource into your prosperity (wealth/money) vs. into your posterity (children/legacy)   Prosperity - the accumulation of goods The process of working is a real blessing God...2024-05-1322 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodFive Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield (Session 1 of 4)Guests: Dr. Jason Snyder and Dr. Jonathan Teague   Some incredible excerpts/statements from Five Lies:   This book is for Christian, especially Christian WOMEN. But still a valuable read for guys - which is why we are tackling this book on T4M   But some of us believe, as I do, that God’s design for women determines our roles and our priorities. The Christian family matters, and its neglect is deadly. God’s design for women is biologically to bear children - and the greatest calling and res...2024-05-1051 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodValuable Life Lessons from Coach HuntGuest: Melvin Hunt, man of God, husband, father, coach   Melvin uses the “camouflage” of basketball to be able to train young men - for success on the court…and off!   Best advice that someone else has given you? Melvin’s daughter Braya reminded her dad to “be you.” In a world that tells you to be someone else, there is rest and comfort in knowing that God has a plan for your life - and that He created you just the way you are!   Second best piece of advice was f...2024-05-0641 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodAs You Start, So You Will Finish (So Start Well!)Guest: Michael Perron, Minister of Life Recovery at Prestonwood Baptist Church   Sit down with a piece of paper and write out: What is success? How do you answer that question?   Guys, at some point in life, you might make a decision that runs counter to the opinion of your father - which is an important step of growing up - to learn to pursue the acceptance of God as opposed to the acceptance of any man.   If your definition of success deals with anything “extrinsic,” you’re going to...2024-04-2939 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodMoving Through the Phases of MaturityGuest: Dr. Steven Lytle, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founding Partner of Sparrow House Counseling   Guys, the journey to manhood begins early in life. Moms are great at giving a foundation of unconditional love. Dads are great at giving encouragement to a young boy and calling him upward.   Great resource - Fathered by God by John Eldredge - a young man needs to go through some developmental phases of maturity:   “Cowboy” phase - not a lot of wisdom, but a lot of energy. Separation individuation is an important process. You’re...2024-04-2236 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodCreated for Deep Community (Don't Settle for Superficial Substitutes)Guest: Nick Henderson   Far too many men are lonely and isolated - the value of authentic community is underplayed in our culture today, but is necessary for truth growth and maturity!   Guys, we need to move from casual conversations to personal conversations…then next to intentional conversations - don’t settle for casual conversations - casual conversations don’t build authentic community!   There is a huge difference between a man who offers his opinion and one who can share the truth of God’s Word with you.  ...2024-04-1533 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodValue of Authenticity and CommunityGuest: Nick Henderson   Guys, what do you find your identity in - your work, success, family, friends, behaviors, failures? Scripture tells you that “as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving” (Colossians 2:6-7). Faith in Christ begins with receiving the free gift of salvation by grace through faith (see Ephesians 2:8-9).   Men, what is holding you back from God’s best for your life - secret sins, pornography, addiction? There is...2024-04-0853 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWhat Does Trusting God Look Like?Guest: Ethan Severin   What does it mean for a young man to really trust in the Lord?    Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.   When you trust in God, will that mean that you always get what you want from a good and loving God? No. God’s ways are higher than our ways…sometimes love hurts or is disappointing or painful - we hav...2024-04-011h 01Training4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBuilding the Qualities of a Godly Man (Building Altars Part VI)Guest: Tricia Panetti   So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   Guys, if you want to be the men that God has designed for you to be - start right now where you are. Start practicing for future relationships with the ones that you have. Start preparing for marriage by treating the women around you with honor and respect - your mom, sister, teachers, etc.   Guys, being a bet...2024-03-2536 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodQualities of a Godly Man (Building Altars Part V)Guest: Tricia Panetti   So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   Guys, if biblical manhood was not modeled for you in your home, the ideal for manhood is Jesus Christ and you can know Him and learn from His ways!   Consider the qualities that Tricia wanted in her husband: A servant-leader Good manners, values others ahead of himself A good listener Helps you be a better versi...2024-03-1856 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodOne Special Relationship (Building Altars Part IV)  So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   The Bible starts with a wedding and ends with a wedding - so marriage is important from God’s economy!   You need to find someone who is building altars and pitching tents - so you can do that work together and dig those wells for others!   Consider the wisdom found in Proverbs 31 about the important qualities and characte...2024-03-1124 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBuilding Meaningful Relationships (Building Altars Part III)Guest: Parker Panetti   It’s not what you know, it’s who you know…   Knowing the “right” people can greatly enhance your life.   How do you develop meaningful relationships?   Genesis 26:25 - we don’t do this alone - a life is built in community…   So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   Harvard Study reveals the #1 key to happines...2024-03-0438 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodLiving with Purpose and Priority (Building Altars Part II)What do you want said about you at your funeral…? Kind of a pointless question - people are going to say nice things about you - it’s your funeral, celebration of life…   Go back to Genesis 26:25 - build altars, pitch tents, dig wells… So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   Build altars Comparison with pitching tents…Pitching tents is important too…just not as important…what w...2024-02-2626 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBuilding AltarsSo he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   What’s the difference between building and pitching?   Building vs. Pitching More permanent vs. More temporary Costlier vs. Cheaper Planning involved  vs. Can just pitch a tent just about anywhere Skill/labor involved vs. Just about anyone can pitch a tent   Building an altar - metaphor/ picture of your spiritual life/dwelling2024-02-1919 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodThe Important Role of the Birthday Blessings  Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis   Men need affirmation, attention, and affection. Where are you getting those filled in your life?   Truths shared with Campbell: Remember to continue to sharpen your blade. Remember that once your blade is sharpened, go out and use it! Who are the men who are modeling life for you? Continue to learn and grow, you haven’t arrived yet! Don’t be self-centered; pay attention to the needs of others! Are you a man of good presence? Are you mature or silly? Honor G...2024-02-0519 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodCan Making More Money Make You Happier?Guest: Nick Bellamy, CFP at Northwestern Mutual   If you’d like to contact Nick Bellamy for him to help you address your financial planning, he can be reached at 214-707-1699 or via email at nick.bellamy@nm.com   6 in 10 Americans say that money can buy happiness. If you’re in a stressful financial situation, there is a certain minimum that you need to cover your basic needs and additional money can actually make a person feel better about life.   Nick - having money isn’t the issue, ha...2024-01-2940 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodAre You a Winner?Guests: Preston and Parker Panetti   “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” Mark 8:34-36   Steps for Success: Setting correct goalsWhat are your goals for life? Are you building your life on the rock…or the sand? Evaluating yourselfHonest and thorough s...2024-01-2235 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWho Are You Listening To?Guest: Parker Panetti   Different times, places, and cultures have different “heroes” or men who are elevated, appreciated, and valued for a variety of attributes. The Spartans valued warriors, the Athenians valued the intellect - today different people are valued in our culture for things such as wealth and athletic ability. As a young man looking to grow and mature, who are you looking to emulate, to follow, to allow to speak into your life?   While this is a fun and informative conversation and concept to wrestle with, the reality is that Jesus...2024-01-1536 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodStarting Off the Year with the Right FocusGuests: Preston Panetti, Parker Panetti, and Campbell Panetti   The boys and I attended CrossCon2024 and wanted to share with you some highlights and encourage you to start off your year with a spiritual emphasis and focus!   Good resources: Don’t Waste Your Life - John Piper Serious Times - James Emery White A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life - William Law (Ty Olson favorite) The Cost of Discipleship - Dietrich Bonhoeffer   Word of the Year 2024 Dan...2024-01-0833 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWord of the Year 2024: Hallelujah (Praise the Lord)Host: Dan Panetti   Setting the right tone for 2024…   Great verse to help you set goals for the year - Luke 2:52 - Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and with man   Wisdom - mental and emotional growth Mental - mind - what are you reading, how are you growing in this area? Emotions - what do you need to work on to get better this year?   Stature Body - what areas can you improve on with your overall health and we...2024-01-0123 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodMerry Christmas 2023Host: Dan Panetti   Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis It’s always winter, but never Christmas…   The Hunger Games - how did President Snow go bad?   God revealed His plan of redemption and restoration in the Garden, immediately following man’s sin - see Genesis 3:15   The Old Testament of Scripture is FILLED with so many prophecies about the coming Messiah so that man wouldn’t miss the incredible gift that God was sending for us - som...2023-12-2525 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodSuffering Removes Shallowness: Seeing God’s Goodness in the Midst of Your PainGuests: Bruce and Chris Curran   Above all else, guard your heart, for from it comes the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23   You can tell the condition of a marriage by watching/listening to the wife.   Suffering removes shallowness. If you want to go deep with God, you’re going to have to go through difficult times. Tough times produce dependent people - people willing to lean not on their own understanding, but in all their ways they learn to submit to God and trust His goodness and plans - see...2023-12-1851 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodWalking in the Forgiveness AND Freedom from SinGuest: John Elmore, Teaching Pastor, Watermark Community Church   John - the idea of sin and struggle is the most requested conversation - people have forgiveness from sin, but not freedom. God wants to redeem, reengineer, and repurpose your past for His purposes and glory!   John - the most used thing in his life to share the gospel is how God redeemed him from his past - your mess can become His message!   How do I get free? For the unbeliever, freedom starts with surrendering your life to...2023-12-1129 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodChristian Warrior: Be the Hero in Your HomeGuest: Cort Quigley   Christianity doesn't make a man soft, it transforms him into the image of Jesus - THE man’s Man, the sinless Man, the Man who laid down His life for the sins of others.   Men - don’t be afraid to seek help - if you see someone who has what you want, do what they did - mentorship/discipleship is about finding men who are walking the walk and learning from them. Godly men help build godly men.   Men - you ARE leaving a legac...2023-12-0452 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodBattle for Manhood Starts in the HomeGuest: Dan Panetti   The American Conservative Male Malaise Is Not Just About ‘the Culture’ Big Business and Big Education have a hand in our boys’ failure to thrive.   The businesses that are attacking our boys - screens - video games and porn   Response to issues: Screens - video games and porn - address, limit…take responsibility for their negative impact - this is first and foremost a parenting issue…but if parents are not going to step in and provide guidelines and limits, then...2023-11-2733 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodParenting by Paul David Tripp (Session 4 of 4)Guests: Nick Bellamy and Johnny Farr   Chapter 11 False Gods Principle: You are parenting a worshiper, so it’s important to remember that what rules your child’s heart will control his behavior.   WORSHIP - everything your child has ever said or done is rooted in worship. Worship is that inner desire for wonder, amazement, and awe that every human being possesses. It is that craving to be fulfilled. It is that constant search for life. It is wanting personal meaning and purpose. It’s that universal hunger for inner peace.2023-11-2430 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodMoving Toward Maturity as a ManGuest: Nick Bellamy   Titus 2:2 - Older men are to be sober-minded, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in steadfastness.   What do each of these characteristics mean…and how can you grow and mature in each of them?   Sober-minded - sensible, set apart, temperate, vigilant, meekness When you set your mind on God’s purpose, you can more easily battle against the temptations of the world/flesh that seek to distract and discourage you.   Dignified - to make worthy, venerable, honorable, grave, serious2023-11-2046 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodParenting by Paul David Tripp (Session 3 of 4)Guests: Nick Bellamy and Johnny Farr   Chapter 8 Authority Principle: One of the foundational heart issues in the life of every child is authority. Teaching and modeling the protective beauty of authority is one of the foundations of good parenting.   It’s important to always keep in mind that as a parent you are never just dealing with the words and actions of your children. You are always also dealing with the thing that shapes, directions, and controls the behavior of your children: the heart.   Sin makes...2023-11-1720 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodTransformation Happens Through RelationshipsGuest: Clint Davis, M.S., LPC, CSAT, CCTP, EMDR Provider, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist   Clint Davis Counseling ClintDavisCounseling@gmail.com 318-562-6903 Clint Davis Asking Why podcast   Check out Clint’s new book: Building Better Bridges: A Guidebook to Having Difficult Conversations That Can Save Our Children   Transformation happens through relationships.   When sex is introduced into a relationship, the “emotional ceiling” is set in that relationship - meaning that the relationship is incapable of growing...2023-11-1331 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodParenting by Paul David Tripp (Session 2 of 4)Guests: Nick Bellamy and Johnny Farr   Chapter 4 Inability Principle: Recognizing what you are unable to do is essential to good parenting.   It is vital that you believe and admit that you have no power whatsoever to change your child.   Parenting is not about exercising power for change in your children. Parenting is about your humble faithfulness in being willing to participate in God’s work of change for the sake of your children.   Parents, here’s what you need to understand: God has...2023-11-1030 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodTraining for Success in Marriage & FamilyGuest: Chris Sherrod, Marriage and Family Director, Watermark Community Church, Dallas, TX What is the “state of marriage” in America? Over the past 50 years, the marriage rate has dropped by almost 60% The number of women entering their first marriage between the ages of 40 and 59 has jumped 75% in 1990 Men, how can you be “successful” in your marriage and leading your family? OYOG - Own Your Own Growth. Leading your family starts with your own spiritual growth and maturity! You can’t teach what you don’t know; you can’t pass on what you don’t have. Oxygen m...2023-11-0628 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodParenting by Paul David Tripp (Session 1 of 4)Guests: Nick Bellamy and Johnny Farr   Introduction Good parenting, which does what God intends it to do, begins with this radical and humbling recognition that our children don’t actually belong to us.   Good parents don’t always produce good kids, and parents should constantly be asking themselves where they get the set of values that tell them whether they have “good” kids or not.   Chapter 1 Calling Principle: Nothing is more important in your life than being one of God’s tools to form a human...2023-11-0337 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodThe Building Blocks of Our Country’s GreatnessGuest: Mike Johnson, Congressman from District 4, Louisiana and newly elected Speaker of the House of Representatives   Guys, I’m replaying an episode that I record with Congressman Mike Johnson about a year ago - he’s sharing his Seven Core Principles of Conservatism and I want you to know what an incredible godly man Mike is and listen to him speak about the guiding principles that helped shape our nation into the great country it is today! Join me in praying for Mike and his wife Kelly and their children as Mike takes the mantle of le...2023-10-3036 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodThe Blessing of Making Disciples for ChristGuest: Trog Trogdon, Kingdom Focus Coaching Email: info@kingdomfocus.life   Trog - if you had a Ferrari in the garage, would you be content with reading the manual or would you rather drive it?! The walk of obedience, with God, is better and more exciting than driving the Ferrari!   5 Question Method of Discipleship Bible study - what passage of Scripture have you been memorizing or meditating on this week? Bible Reading Plan & Study Material - what questions or thoughts do you have from your Bible reading time this we...2023-10-2327 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodThe Purpose of a Man’s Heart is Like Deep WatersGuest: Trog Trogdon, Kingdom Focus Coaching Email: info@kingdomfocus.life   Proverbs 20:5 - The purpose in a man’s heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.   What is God doing in your heart?  Trog calls this process “Directed Discovery.”   Trog - “If you stop learning, you stop living.” We are always being discipled, it’s just a question of who is discipling/training us.   The Bible is the only book that reads you while you read it! The Bibl...2023-10-1633 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodSeeing God’s Promises, Providence, and Presence in the Midst of SufferingGuest: Shea Sumlin, Lead Teaching Pastor, Northway Church, Dallas, TX   Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Habakkuk 3:17-18   So many in our generation are averse to suffering. But suffering is coming. What can you do to...2023-10-0924 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodReal Talk about Relationships (Part 2 of 2)Guest: Dan Panetti   Guys, we have an incredible opportunity to do relationships well - the way that God designed and intended for them to be done - and to get the incredible results that God designed - that our relationships would enhance and empower our lives and better those around us! But, it will come at a cost - we have to be honest about what it will cost and be willing to invest our time, talents, and treasure into meaningful and significant relationships!   In this episode, we talk about the st...2023-10-0228 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodReal Talk about Relationships (Part 1 of 2)Guest: Dan Panetti   “This book will keep you from sin, and sin will keep you from this book.” John Bunyan   Holiness is the goal.   Sin separates. God has a design for sex - and God’s way works BEST!   Purity protects - men, you are called to keep, cultivate, love, cherish, nourish, sacrifice, honor, and protect!   If you’re in a dating/marriage relationship, and the woman you are with is not getting better because of being with you, then you’re n...2023-09-2531 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodTen Powerful Principles for Progress in Life (Part 2 of 2)Guest: Cory Butler, Lead Students Minister, Citizens Church   Numbers 1-5 are on last week’s episode with Cory, this week we are looking at numbers 6-10.   6. Long obedience in the same direction Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society by Eugene Peterson Hebrews 12:10-11 - For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share in his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yiel...2023-09-1856 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodTen Powerful Principles for Progress in Life (Part 1 of 2)Guest: Cory Butler, Lead Students Minister, Citizens Church   Embracing limitations - learning to rest and cease striving Understanding and appreciating the importance of Sabbath rest! The cultural pull is “to do more” - this will be connected to #3 - your commitment to one thing means a rejection of something else! Good resource to address the place of technology in your family is The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch   Listening to the HS and obeying Him - which means prioritizing time to listen Distraction is the greate...2023-09-1148 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodYour Identity Shapes Your AttitudeGuest: Coach Jeff Clarkson   Guys, who were the most influential coaches in your life? What character qualities do you admire the most about them and their influence?   Coach Clarkson - it’s often said that sports builds character, but they also reveal character!   How do you walk the line between the competitiveness of athletics and the walk of the Christian to “think of others as better than yourself” (Phil. 2:3). The issue here is identity - do you find your identity primarily as an athlete or a follower of Jesus...2023-09-0431 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodMen, Own Your Mistakes. Period.Guest: Dr. Justin Hillhouse, Missions/Men’s Ministry Pastor, Cottonwood Creek Church   Men, we need to learn to own our mistakes, take responsibility for our actions, admit when we’re wrong - just call it like it is!   Guys - we are our own biggest fans - we love us some me! Funny, the Bible actually calls us to love others like we love ourselves!    A good friend is the one who tells you the most truth - are you a good friend to others…do you have good...2023-08-2842 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodPoint Man Book Study (4 of 4)Guests: Gabe Boyd and Michael Thornberry   Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family (Revised & Updated Version) by Steve Farrar   Chapter 9 Save the Girls Girls need relational connection.   Girls long to feel safe.   Girls process their world differently than boys do.   Girls face significant challenges as they enter their teens.   Girls need healthy boundaries.   Girls need dad’s active engagement.   Girls need to be assured of...2023-08-2533 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodDiscerning the Voice of GodGuest: Chas Taylor   Everyday I spend time with God - because that’s important in discerning the voice of God. “Spending time” with God includes reading God’s Word - do you have a reading plan that helps you to focus and allows others to hold you accountable. It can also include prayer - a two-way street of communication between you and God.   Psalm 118:8 - It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in man. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes...2023-08-2139 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodPoint Man Book Study (3 of 4)Guests: Gabe Boyd and Michael Thornberry   Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family (Revised & Updated Version) by Steve Farrar   Chapter 6 Husband and Wife Teamwork in the Marriage Cockpit   Teamwork within marriage… Mutual understanding of the Romo-Whitten Principle Mutual accountability Mutual submission   Man as a poor understanding of authority when… He lacks interest in his wife’s input and disregards her feelings He forbids the children to discuss his decisions He trusts few people He displays an intense need to control those clos...2023-08-1830 minTraining4ManhoodTraining4ManhoodReflections on My 54th Birthday!Guest: Dan Panetti   Men think it a shame to be ignorant of their trade, but no shame to be ignorant of God. Thomas Watson   Truth knowledge brings a man out of love with himself. The more he knows, the more he blushes at his own ignorance. Thomas Watson   Colossians 1:9-14 And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to...2023-08-1434 min