Best Training4Manhood Podcasts (2025)

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Labor Day - How is Your Work/Life Balance? 24:21

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God’s Word speaks about the importance and value of work - we are demonstrating to a watching world the character and nature of our God when we work and are creative and use our gifts and talents for the betterment and wellbeing of others, too! Let’s appreciate that we can be rewarded for our labors - if you need an accurate description of the prob…

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The Reality of Divorce 39:10

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If you want to know more about how divorce adversely affects children, check out Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce by Elizabeth Marquardt (with a foreword by Judith Wallerstein, author of The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: The 25 Year Landmark Study) T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3)…

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Marriage: It's What Brings Us Together Today 35:09

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Guys, just got back from a wedding…and have “marriage” on my mind - wanted to share some thoughts - hopefully helpful thoughts - about the importance of marriage and how to do this powerful relationship “right.” T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@tra…

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The Importance of Self-Assessment 43:07

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Jeremiah 12:5 If you have raced with men on foot and they have wearied you, how will you compete with horses? And if in a safe land you are so trusting, what will you do in the thicket of the Jordan? Challenge - find time to pause and reflect - assess your life, mission, purpose, trajectory in life - are you walking in a manner worthy of your calli…

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Qualifications for Service in God's Economy 34:37

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1 Timothy 3:8-13 Qualifications for Deacons Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. Their wives likewise must…

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12Things for Men to "Aspire To" 40:29

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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 l…

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Walking Consistently in the WORD to Walk Confidently in the World 44:43

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Guest: 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 p…

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Ways the Enemy Attacks a Man 24:52

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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 t…

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Wisdom From Above Is Extremely Profitable for Manliness 26:43

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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-centered…

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Building a Temple vs BEING a Temple 27:55

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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…

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Father's Day: The Blessing of Children in the Maturity of a Man 28:28

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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 r…

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Trust God's Process: Maturity Comes at a Cost 22:40

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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,…

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Processing Proper Priorities: What Really Matters to You? 38:21

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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 priorit…

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What is a Man: "Adolescence" from Netflix Tackles this Topic 49:05

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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 mo…

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A Message to Garcia: Developing Important Qualities of Manhood 38:06

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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 l…

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Building Better (and Biblical) Community 31:51

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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 attractive woman is one who loves the Lord! Activ…

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The Right Stuff (Being "Good" Isn't Good Enough) 35:20

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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…

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Where Are the Older Men? (Importance of Marriage, Mentoring, and Maturity in the Development of a Man) 29:44

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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 Ze…

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The Gift of Discipleship 35:20

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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…

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Psalm 144 - Training to Battle for Your Family 27:54

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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 quest…

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Be Strong and Courageous - Understanding God's Purpose, Path, and Power for Your Life 17:21

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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 t…

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It All Starts with Taking the FIRST STEP! 24:41

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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 ta…

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Change Indicates Purpose: Don't Miss What God is Doing! 28:12

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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 (…

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God's Faithfulness on Your Journey (Part 2 of 2) 19:42

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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 …

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God's Faithfulness on Your Journey (Part 1 of 2) 23:17

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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 …

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A Message to Fatherless Young Men 28:10

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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 [email protected] 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 o…

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Practical Wisdom: Life Lessons from Shamgar 16:35

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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 th…

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Blessed to be a Blessing (in Practical Ways) 15:30

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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 tha…

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Word for the Year 2025: Spiritual-Mindedness 18:52

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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 e…

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What is Discipleship and Why is It Vital for Your Growth as a Man? 24:30

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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 recommenda…

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Psalm 112 Man: How is Your "Home Life"? 22:26

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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 q…

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Gladiator II - A Good Name is to be Chosen... 29:18

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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 en…

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What Are You Thankful For? 18:58

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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 do…

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Qualities of a Young David: How Do You Compare? (Part 2 of 2) 19:28

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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 t…

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Qualities of a Young David: How Do You Compare? (Part 1 of 2) 20:01

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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 qui…

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Men Serve Others (2024 repost) 23:08

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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 servin…

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Game Plan for Voting - Know Before You Go! 25:12

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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” w…

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Dealing with Disappointment 27:49

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Perspective 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…

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You Were Made for Something GREAT! 26:07

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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……

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Your BODY is a BILLBOARD for God! 31:27

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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 l…

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What's Your Spiritual Diet - Resolve to be Better! 40:41

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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 …

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Preparing for Critical Conversations 34:53

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What 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 lig…

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The Value of Work (Labor Day 2024) 20:47

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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 c…

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MOVIE: The Forge - It Takes a Man to Make a Man 43:19

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Guests: 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 (Al…

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BOOK: Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven (Session 3 of 3) 35:36

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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…

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BOOK: Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven (Session 2 of 3) 26:00

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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 exp…

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BOOK: Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven (Session 1 of 3) 45:18

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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 m…

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Uncovering Our Motivations 28:01

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Looking 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!!! Th…

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Wait on the Lord 13:25

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Wait 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…

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Things I Wish I Had Known Then... 20:15

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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-prof…