The Pursuit of Manliness
694: Mind Your Own Business
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How much of what occupied your mind wasn't actually yours to deal with? How much mental or relational energy did you waste on things that didn't matter today?
Someone else's political opinion that made your blood pressure spike. A stranger's marriage falling apart in the comments section. A headline about something four states away you have zero ability to affect.
Now ask the harder question: how much time did your actual purpose from the Lord get yesterday; your wife, your kids, your work, your walk with God? I'd bet f...
693: What Does It Mean To Live Quietly
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Nearly every man either carries or is closely connected to a device that constantly asks him: what do you think? What's happening? Are you watching? How will you respond or react?
It's not just that we're being notified constantly, there is a whole infrastructure of daily life built to cost you something. Miss the news cycle and you feel behind. Don't react to the thing everyone's reacting to and you feel disconnected. Post nothing for a week and some part of you wonders if you still exist to the people who u...
692: Starting At Mile Zero
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Daily every man is constantly making a choice:
• What will I believe?
• Who will influence me?
• How will I spend my time?
• What will I allow into my home?
• What kind of husband and father will I be?
• Will I pursue comfort or conviction?
Every choice we make is taking us somewhere.
On today's podcast we are going to let Jeremiah 6:16 be our guide as we walk though what it looks like to start again at mile zero.
Jeremiah's message challenges us as men to look be...
691: Make It Your Ambition
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Make it your ambition. We don't put those two words next to each other. Ambition means you're building something loud, a name, a platform, a business, a reputation. Quiet is what you get accused of when you're not doing enough of that.
As we have this conversation I want us to consider: "What does a quiet life actually build, over twenty or thirty years, that the loud life never quite manages to?"
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690: Keeping Our Focus on The Purpose Not The Platform
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There is nothing wrong with influence.
There is nothing wrong with having a large platform.
There is nothing wrong with being known.
There is nothing wrong with being gifted.
The problem comes when the platform becomes more important than the message.
When the messenger becomes more important than the Gospel.
When people come to church because they want to see someone rather than because they want to encounter God.
When we start building ministries around personalities instead...
690: Make Jesus Famous Not The Speaker
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There is nothing wrong with influence.
There is nothing wrong with having a large platform.
There is nothing wrong with being known.
There is nothing wrong with being gifted.
The problem comes when the platform becomes more important than the message.
When the messenger becomes more important than the Gospel.
When people come to church because they want to see someone rather than because they want to encounter God.
When we start building ministries around personalities instead...
689: When The New Wears Off
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On today's PoM podcast I am going to share some of the things I have learned when it comes to creating communities with men and the challenges to get them to be consistent.
Consistency is not flashy. It doesn’t post well on social media. But it is the difference between a man who talks about faithfulness and a man who becomes faithful.
Paul told Timothy to “practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so that all may see your progress” (1 Timothy 4:15). Progress is visible only when the practice is cons...
688: 10 Ways To Change The Way You Read Your Bible
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On today's PoM podcast I am going to share 10 ways we can change up the way we read our Bible and how it impacts our day.
To often I have fallen into the trap of reading the Bible the same way everyday and then wondering why I get stagnant. Or using my personal worship time as a chance to find a verse that I can use later in the day with others instead of allowing the Holy Spirit to really work on me.
None of the items on this li...
687: A Story 30 Years In The Making
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On today's PoM podcast I am going to share an incredible experience I had recently where decades of relationships all came together in about a 10 foot space in the most unexpected way.
We serve a God who declares the end from the beginning. A God who has made it clear that before we were known He had formed us, so when we see how He brings these stories together all we can do is give glory to Him.
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686: The Power of A Simple Invitation
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On today's PoM podcast I am going to talk about 3 specific invitations I received when I was far from God.
There were three people that invited me to things that, looking back I can't believe that they did. Because they extended the invitation and I accepted it, it put me in a position to surrender to Jesus and spend my days walking with the Lord.
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685: A New Perspective on Psalm 103
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On today's PoM podcast I am going to share a new perspective I recently had on Psalm 103 from 16 years ago.
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684: Passing On What You Did Not Recieve
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On today's Podcast we take a look at how we can pass on to the next generation the things we did not recieve but now recognize we should have.
It is impossible to be all things to our children, we are going to come up short in some or many areas. What we want to do is take ownership in the areas where we know we are lacking and should not be.
You don't need to have every skill, but when it comes to spiritual leadership we need to ma...
683: Building A Brotherhood From Newlywed to Empty Nest
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On today's PoM Podcast we are going to take a look at some of the challenges when it comes to building a solid brotherhood with other believers as we navigate various seasons of life.
In each season there are aspects we should embrace and obstacles to avoid.
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682: The Gospel Explained
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On today's PoM podcast I am sharing some notes I used recently talking with a young man about what it looks like to surrender to Jesus, understand conversion and what this new life in Christ looks like.
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681: Defining The Community You Are Part Of
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On today's PoM Podcast episode we take a look at what we could or should expect from the communities we are part of.
One of the challenges in men's ministry is we are looking for something in a space that was never intended to provide what we want.
When we understand that there are signifigant differences between accountability, discipleship, and Bible study we can save ourselves and others a lot of stress and disappointment.
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680: Elijah Was A Man Like Us
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Today on the PoM podcast we wrap up our walk through the book of James. We have spent several weeks looking at this letter and trying to make the connection between information and transformation.
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679: The Self-Destructive Behaviors of Men
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On today's PoM podcast we have a very important conversation addressing how many men are self-sabatoging themselves by removing themselves from community when things get difficult or don't go the way they expected it to go.
Proverbs 18:1 reminds us"Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment."
One of the saddest patterns I see among men isn't necessarily addiction, laziness, or immorality... It's self-sabotage.
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678: When We Are Finished Being Patient
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On today's PoM Podcast we continue our walk through the book of James and address how we can demonstrate and practice patience while we are suffering.
Daily we are given opportunities to practice patience whether we asked for them or not. How we respond to those opportunities will be reflected by the hope that we hold fast to.
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677: Anger Isn't The Enemy
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On today's PoM podcast we take a look at what happens when a man gets angry. Scripture makes it clear that we will get angry, but what are we supposed to do about it?
We are going to unpack the root causes of destructive anger in men:
Unmet expectations: Wife, kids, job, self, etc.
Wounded pride: Feeling disrespected or out of control
Buried pain: Anger as the "acceptable" emotion covering hurt, fear, or shame
Exhaustion: Physical/spiritual depletion lowers the threshold
Most men either explode or...
676: Using Our Possessions for The Good of Others
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On today's PoM podcast we continue our walk through the book of James and asking the question, "Do I use my possessions ever for the benefit of others."
It is not wrong to have stuff, even a lot of stuff. But when we develop a hoarding mindset where what we have builds our kingdom but doesn't advance God's, then we have a problem.
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675: David Stine: Podcast | The Way of the Ox: Endurance to Thrive in the Storms of Life
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On today's PoM Podcast I sat down with David Stine to discuss his latest book, "The Way of The Ox: Endurance To Thrive In The Storms of Life."
In his new book, The Way of the Ox, Stine lays the groundwork for a transformative spiritual journey with five sacred keys to unlock the potential within us and help us overcome any obstacle. To accomplish this, he calls on readers to move past the hustle-driven mindset of modern culture to adopt a quieter yet more powerful strength: the way of the ox.
674: The Right Thing To Do
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On today's PoM Podcast we continue our walk through James 4 by looking the problem when we know the right thing to do and we fail to do it.
It is too easy to busy ourselves to the point that we feel like we get a pass on doing the things we know we should do. We buy into the lie that we will get around to it eventually. The problem is God knows our heart and He knows what we are attempting to avoid.
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673: Kurt Avery | Sawyer Products
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On today's PoM Podcast I sat down with Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer Products.
Kurt founded Sawyer in 1984 with a mission rooted in innovation, service, and helping protect people around the world. What began as an outdoor protection company has evolved into a global humanitarian effort, with Sawyer’s water filtration technology now helping provide access to clean drinking water in more than 80 countries worldwide. Sawyer has changed tens of millions of lives while giving away over 90% of its profits to communities worldwide.
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672: Why Do We Have All These Problems?
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On today's PoM podcast episode take a look at what causes quarrels and fights among those who are supposed to be brothers and sisters in Christ.
Problems are inevitable, and thankfully the Bible gives us a road map on how to handle them. Whether or not we choose to do so is another issue altogether.
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671: Daniel Smith | Voyage Rites
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On today's PoM podcast I am once again joined by Daniel Smith of Voyage Rites that help fathers walk with their sons through intentional formation.
Not by leaving manhood to chance, culture, or age, but by restoring a clear path marked by presence, responsibility, and purpose.
Voyage Rites is a faith-based rite of passage framework designed specifically for fathers and sons. Unlike short-term programs or conferences, we provide a structured pathway for biblical manhood formation rooted in relationship, responsibility, and initiation helping families restore Christian rites of passage for boys o...
670: Confidence Covered With Humility
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On today's PoM podcast episode take a look at what James says is true wisdom verses what the world says.
James uses several words that would be easy to skim over and not give much thought to. But when we understand the weight of the text we understand the implications of ignoring these warnings can negatively impact us more than we want to realize.
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669: Anton Krecic | Seven Weeks Coffee
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On today's PoM Podcast I sat down with founder and CEO of Seven Weeks Coffee, Anton Krecic.
From the beginning their mission was clear: if they were going to build something, it had to make an impact. That’s why they have committed to donating 10% of every sale (50% of profits) to support pregnancy resource centers and the pro-life community. The name itself comes from a powerful detail: at seven weeks, a baby is about the size of a coffee bean.
To date, they have donated over $1.7M to pregnancy res...
668: Your Words Help Your Witness
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On today's PoM podcast episode take a look at all the examples that James gives when he is showing us the power of the tongue. It appears that the tongue is one of the most important and at times destructive tools someone has when it comes to helping or hurting their witness.
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667: Mike Novotny | Newlywed A Christian Guide to Loving Year One
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On today's PoM podcast I am once again joined by Mike Novotny, author of "Newlywed: A Christian Guide for Loving Year One."
This book is the guide the Novotnys wish they’d had, so Pastor Mike wrote it with you in mind. From mismatched assumptions about chores and money to navigating in-laws, intimacy, and the mysterious way your spouse loads the dishwasher, this book helps you bridge the gaps, build connection, and enjoy being married.
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665: Our Attitude Is Reflected By Our Actions
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On today's PoM podcast episode we look at the connection between faith and works. We know we can not earn our salvation by works, but we also learn through Scripture that a true faith will be known by our actions.
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664: Dr. Mark Pitts | Called To Be A Dad
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On today's PoM podcast episode I sat down with Dr. Mark Pitts, author of "Called To Be A Dad, How God Equips You to Be the Man He Made You to Be."
Pastor and founder of the Midnight Dad community Mark Pitts knows firsthand the unique challenges fathers face as they try to keep pace with the daily demands of work and family life. In Called to Be Dad, he addresses the questions he most often gets from dads about family and fatherhood, like
· How can I be a g...
663: Looking for The Overlooked
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On today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James by talking about how a man of God should treat people, friends, acquaintances and strangers.
It is all too common that we stay in our own comfort zone by how we treat people, even people within our own congregations. Jesus said "They will know you are My disciples by your love for one another." How are we doing with that?
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662: Dr. Eric Scalise | The Growing Role of AI In People’s Search for Help
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On today's PoM Podcast I sat down with Dr. Eric Scalise, President of Hope for the Heart, longtime counselor and one of the key voices behind this new initiative. Eric can speak to the mental health crisis, the growing role of AI in people’s search for help, why private access matters, where biblical counseling fits in today’s culture and how technology can serve, not replace, sound, Scripture-centered care.
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661: Why Is Partiality Such A Problem?
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On today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James by looking at why partiality is such a problem. Why does it matter who we are friends with, acknowledge, or devote our time and energy to?
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660: Daniel Smith | Properly Defining Manhood for The Next Generation
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On today's PoM Podcast episode I sat down with Daniel Smith who spent 14 years in law enforcement, 6 at the local level as a police officer, and 8 as a special agent with the FBI. God used his time in the bureau, traveling and being away from his family, to show him how important my presence as a father was to his three sons at home. Daniel has committed to minimizing travel and that began a shift in his mentality and passion to helping fathers raise their sons as he committed to his sons to...
659: Permission to Be Religious
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On today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James 1 by taking a look at what James means when he speaks about "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father."
Many times we have used the word Religion in a negative way or had it used against us. it appears that James is giving us permission to be religious and as a matter of fact expects us to do so.
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658: Ryan Maher | Wrestling With The Hard Questions of God's Goodness
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On today's PoM Podcast episode I sat down with Ryan Maher, pastor and co-leader of the digital ministries reaching hundreds of millions each month, including Trust God Bro (8M followers), Her True Worth (2M followers), and The Prayer Channel (4.1M members)—comes a new book, The God Worth Trusting, about learning to trust God even in the toughest times.
Many of us want to trust God, but we just can’t. We have trust issues. We see heartbreak in the world, or experience it personally, and don’t understand how a good G...
657: How Much of My Life is God Really Getting?
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On today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James by asking the question, "How much of my life is God really getting?"
James is making it clear that what is supposed to happen in the Christian life is clear and obvious by what we learn from the Scriptures and how it is applied to our life.
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656: TIm & Mark Shoemaker | 72 Questions And Answers
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On today's PoM Podcast I sat down with Tim & Mark Shoemaker authors of "72 Questions and Answers About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be ."
This book is a practical field guide that helps young men cut through today’s false ideas of manhood and discover the path God actually designed for them. Written by Tim and Mark Shoemaker, the book acts like a personal coach or mentor—offering clear, biblical direction and step‑by‑step guidance. Rather than clichés or feel-good pep talks, it delivers real help, real mome...
655: Self-Deception In The Christian Life
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On today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James taking a look at what James says about what we learn, what we know and what we do.
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