Training4Manhood
Guys, this is a podcast for males of all ages looking to understand what it means to be a man and live out those principles to the fullest.
Episodes
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 writes in 1 Corinthians 5:2...
Psalm 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. Bless...
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...
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-reflecti...
Guest: 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 throu...
Guest: 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 conv...
Let'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 attract...
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…
- Right relationship with God…
- 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 dona...
Guest: 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 spirit...
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...
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 courageou...
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 awa...
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 creati...
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 s...
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 disapp...
Guest: 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
- Read more
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.
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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 donat...
I 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 Chri...
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