Best Joby Martin Kyle Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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#153 - Joby Martin // Run Over by the Grace Train 6:59

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The moment we're rescued by Jesus we become part of His rescue team, demonstrated by the woman at the well who immediately shared her testimony with others after meeting Christ. God transforms our biggest messes into platforms for sharing the gospel, as newly saved people are typically the most passionate about telling others about their life chang…

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#152 - Joby Martin // From Shame to Salvation: Jesus Meets the Samaritan Woman 6:28

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Jesus breaks social and religious barriers to meet a Samaritan woman in her shame, offering living water that satisfies deeper than physical thirst while confronting her life choices directly. • Woman is drawing water at noon because her multiple failed marriages and current living situation have made her a social outcast • Jesus offers living wate…

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#151 - Joby Martin // Jesus Doesn't Want Your "Fine" - He Wants All of You 5:49

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Jesus goes deeper than the surface level when encountering the woman at the well, choosing to address her shame rather than accepting a superficial conversion. Instead of closing the evangelistic deal when she asks for living water, Christ intentionally confronts her relationship history to demonstrate He wants all of her—not just a prayer or emoti…

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#150 - Joby Martin // When Christ Meets Us in Our Brokenness, Everything Changes 5:51

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Jesus crosses cultural, religious, and social boundaries to pursue a Samaritan woman at a well, offering her living water that satisfies forever rather than temporary fulfillment. • Jesus deliberately travels through Samaria for a divine appointment with someone rejected by society • The Samaritan woman has three strikes against her: she's female, …

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#149 - Joby Martin // What's Your "Have To" Moment? 5:37

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We explore the profound significance of Jesus' journey through Samaria in John 4, revealing how divine appointments often lead us through unexpected paths that challenge cultural norms and personal comfort. • Jesus "had to" pass through Samaria despite geographical alternatives and cultural tensions • Jews typically avoided Samaritans, taking longe…

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Sam Mackey: From Juvenile Hall to a New Start in the Military | MTNPOD #126 57:51

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with retired Navy SEAL Sam Mackey, CEO of Outsider, an outdoor and lifestyle brand. In this episode, Sam shares his incredible journey, from a troubled youth involving expulsion, juvenile hall, and house arrest to a 20-year career in the SEAL Teams, and now leading a performance-driven business. Discover how hi…

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#148 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: Judges 6:12 6:26

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God transforms us by giving us new identities that align with His vision for our lives, as demonstrated in Gideon's journey from fearful wheat thresher to mighty warrior who defeated the Midianites. • Gideon was first found hiding in a wine press threshing wheat out of fear of the Midianites • The angel of the Lord appeared and called him "mighty w…

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#147 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: Psalm 144:1 5:26

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We explore Psalm 144:1, where King David praises God as his rock and acknowledges Him as the source of his battle skills. This single verse reveals profound truths about our identity as Christian men born for spiritual battle. • Psalm 144:1 states "Blessed be the Lord, my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle" • The foundation…

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#146 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: 2 Timothy 2:3-4 5:24

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Paul's letter to Timothy uses military imagery to remind Christian men they were created for spiritual battle, with suffering being an expected part of discipleship under God's sovereignty. • Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus (2 Timothy 2:3-4) • Soldiers don't fight alone but operate as part of a unified force • Christians are ca…

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#145 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: Ephesians 6:10-20 5:47

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We explore Ephesians 6:10-20, which reveals that Christian men are born for battle against spiritual forces rather than physical enemies. God equips believers with spiritual armor necessary to stand against evil forces, requiring us to put on each piece while relying completely on His strength rather than our own. • The battle isn't against people …

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#144 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: 1 Corinthians 16:13 5:26

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A passionate exploration of how Christian men were born for spiritual battle, inspired by a line from a 2003 Christian metal song. The episode unpacks 1 Corinthians 16:13 to reveal Paul's fourfold command for believers to be watchful, stand firm, act like men, and remain strong. • Walking billboard for the gospel, jiu-jitsu, eating meat, and Christ…

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Byron Owen: From Force Recon to Pentagon Leadership - Evolving Mental Toughness | MTNPOD #125 1:23:00

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Listen to this episode with Colonel Byron Owen, a Marine Corps veteran whose career spans Force Recon to Pentagon leadership. Discover how Byron’s mindset has evolved from the intense, survival-driven mental toughness of combat to the strategic, people-focused resilience required in today’s complex military landscape. He shares gripping stories fro…

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#143 - Joby Martin // Fraternity Houses & Forgiveness: What Condemnation Really Means 6:34

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The Word of God serves as the sword of the Spirit, our primary spiritual weapon against evil forces. In John chapter 3, Jesus reveals He came not to condemn the world but to save it through belief in Him, offering us eternal life instead of the condemnation we deserve. • John 3:16 contains the entire gospel in one sentence, declaring God's love and…

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#142 - Joby Martin // Unraveling Scripture's Most Famous Verse: God's Ultimate Love Story 6:36

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We dive deep into John 3:16, arguably America's most famous Bible verse, to uncover its profound connection to the Abraham and Isaac narrative and reveal how Jesus masterfully used this connection to teach Nicodemus about his divine mission. • The verse appears after Jesus references the bronze serpent story from Numbers 21 • Jesus came not just to…

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#141 - Joby Martin // Salvation: Received, Not Achieved 6:03

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Jesus reveals to Nicodemus that salvation is received through faith, not achieved through works, using the Old Testament bronze serpent as a powerful illustration of his coming sacrifice on the cross. The conversation exposes how our sin problem is internal, requiring transformation from the inside out rather than external religious performance. • …

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#140 - Joby Martin // Born Again: Understanding True Salvation 5:54

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Jesus meets Nicodemus where he is—confused about salvation—and patiently explains that eternal life isn't achieved through works but received through spiritual rebirth. • Nicodemus approaches Jesus at night with questions about entering God's kingdom • Jesus tells Nicodemus he must be "born again" to see the kingdom of God • Nicodemus misunderstand…

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#139 - Joby Martin // Knowledge vs. Relationship: Meeting Jesus in the Darkness 5:36

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Steve Decker: Conserve Habitat, Empower Hunters | MTNPOD #124 58:38

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Join us for an inspiring episode with Steve Decker of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF)! Since 1984, RMEF has been a powerhouse in habitat conservation and public land access, now leading as a major owner of Outdoor Class. Discover how RMEF has helped double North American elk populations to over 1.1 million, the critical role hunters play i…

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#138 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of His descent for the judgment of Doom 4:51

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We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer, focusing on the line about Christ's return for final judgment and how this ancient Irish prayer provides strength for Christians facing spiritual battles. • St. Patrick's prayer begins with "I rise today through a mighty strength, the invocation of the Trinity" • The prayer acknowledges Christ's baptism,…

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#137 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of His resurrection with His ascension 5:39

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We explore the ancient Irish prayer known as St. Patrick's Breastplate, focusing on finding strength through Christ's resurrection and ascension. • The prayer begins by invoking the Trinity as our source of spiritual strength • Mary Magdalene's encounter with the risen Jesus shows how He calls each person by name • Jesus' appearance to Mary demonst…

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#136 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of Christ with His baptism 4:38

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We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate (or the Deer's Cry), an ancient Irish prayer that speaks of rising through the strength of Christ's crucifixion and burial—a seemingly paradoxical concept that challenges our understanding of strength and victory. • Reading from St. Patrick's Breastplate about rising through the strength of Christ • Examining th…

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#135 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: Through the strength of Christ with His baptism 5:07

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We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate prayer and focus specifically on the line "I arise today through the strength of Christ with his baptism," diving into the significance of Jesus' baptism in Matthew 3. • Jesus' baptism was a public identification with sinners despite being sinless himself • Christ modeled what he would later command in the Great…

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#134 - Kyle Thompson // St. Patrick’s Breastplate: The Deer’s Cry 4:35

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We explore St. Patrick's Breastplate, an ancient Irish prayer used for spiritual protection in battle. This powerful "lorica" has deep connections to Ephesians 6 and the spiritual armor Christians need for daily battles. • St. Patrick's Breastplate (or Deer's Cry) was used by men going into physical and spiritual battle • The prayer focuses on Chri…

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Pedro Ampuero: Stop Making Excuses and Start Exploring | MTNPOD #123 1:06:07

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On this episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, Dustin sits down with world-renowned bowhunter Pedro Ampuero for an in-depth conversation on mental toughness, global adventure hunting, and the mindset required to push through the extremes. From growing up in Spain to chasing some of the toughest mountain hunts on the planet, Pedro shares his personal phil…

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#133 - Matt Chandler // Are You Fighting the Right Battles? Aligning Your Strength with God's Purpose 6:39

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God uniquely wires and places men to bring order and light to the world through cultivation and protection—the essential callings that distinguish biblical manhood. • Men are called to cultivate their context—work, neighborhood, and hobbies • Your career should have "the aroma of Christ," producing beauty and order • The command to "keep" means wat…

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#132 - Matt Chandler // Marriage Isn't Just a Relationship—It's a Divine Assignment 5:38

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We examine the biblical principles for cultivating a thriving marriage as part of our week-long series on what men were created to cultivate. Scripture clearly shows that finding a wife brings divine favor, contradicting cultural trends that encourage delaying marriage until financial stability is achieved. • Proverbs 18:22 describes finding a wife…

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#131- Matt Chandler // Finding Your Foxhole: Why Men Need Deep Connections 6:29

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We explore the biblical and scientific importance of brotherhood for men's health and wellbeing, looking at the places men were designed to cultivate strength and vulnerability. • Cultivating a sense of self means understanding the "why" beneath our responses and reactions • Men need to cultivate a small team including marriage and brotherhood with…

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#130 - Matt Chandler // Strength with Purpose: Your Divine Assignment 6:05

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God created men with unique strength and aggression to cultivate His creation, helping it flourish through focused work that brings life to our hearts and souls. • God uniquely designed men to be stronger, faster, and wired differently for a specific purpose • Genesis 2:15 reveals our mandate to work and watch over God's creation with our strength …

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#129 - Matt Chandler // Toxic Masculinity: A Christian Perspective 5:57

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Pastor Matt Chandler addresses the cultural narrative of "toxic masculinity" that has left many men feeling discouraged, devalued, and demoralized. He begins a week-long exploration of biblical masculinity by examining God's unique biological design for men and setting up the question of why God created these differences. • The American Psychologic…

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Jeremy Noble: What Army Rangers Do Every Day to Build Unbreakable Mental Toughness | MTNPOD #122 1:06:29

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On this episode of the MTNTOUGH Podcast, Dustin sits down with Jeremy Noble, a former U.S. Army Ranger Regiment psychologist, to explore the mental toughness forged in Special Operations. Jeremy shares his journey from traditional psychology to operational psychology and offers a deep dive into the mindset of elite warfighters. He unpacks what make…

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#128 - Kyle Thompson // You Don’t Hate Evil Enough: The -isms 5:33

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We examine Psalm 97:10, which commands those who love the Lord to hate evil, applying this principle specifically to ideologies that contradict biblical teaching. Our focus centers on why Christians should more actively oppose destructive philosophical systems like Marxism, communism, socialism, and feminism. • Brief explanation of each ideology's …

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#127 - Kyle Thompson // You Don’t Hate Evil Enough: Standpoint Epistemology 5:19

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Today we explore how Christians should respond to standpoint epistemology – the belief that knowledge and truth are determined by one's social position. We examine Psalm 97:10 which commands believers who love the Lord to hate evil. • Standpoint epistemology manifests in modern culture as critical race theory and "my truth" thinking • This ideology…

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#126 - Kyle Thompson // You Don’t Hate Evil Enough: Child Abuse 5:37

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#125 - Kyle Thompson // You Don’t Hate Evil Enough: Abortion 5:27

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#124 - Kyle Thompson // You Don’t Hate Evil Enough: Psalm 97 5:35

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Psalm 97 challenges believers with the imperative command: "Oh you who love the Lord, hate evil." This powerful enthronement psalm depicts God's sovereignty, justice, and righteous judgment over all the earth. • Psalm 97 belongs to the enthronement psalms (Psalms 93-99) celebrating God's reign as king • The psalm divides into three sections: God's …

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Philip Winchester: Mental Toughness, Discipline, and Hollywood Grit | MTNPOD #121 1:29:37

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#123 - Joby Martin // When Jesus Calls Your Name, Death Cannot Hold You 5:23

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Jesus demonstrates his power over death by raising Lazarus from the tomb, highlighting the difference between merely believing and acting on that belief. The resurrection story serves as a powerful metaphor for our spiritual transformation, showing how we must remove our old "grave clothes" after being made alive in Christ. • Martha professed belie…

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#122 - Joby Martin // When Jesus Wept: Why Strong Men Must Embrace Their Emotions 6:07

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Emotions aren't signs of weakness but gifts from God that allow us to navigate life authentically and connect with others in their suffering. Jesus demonstrates this truth in John 11 when he weeps with Mary before raising Lazarus, showing that true strength includes emotional vulnerability. • Many men mistakenly believe withholding emotion equals s…

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#121 - Joby Martin // Meeting Grief: How Jesus Responds to Martha and Mary 5:57

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Jesus demonstrates how he meets different personalities in their grief as we continue our study of John 11, showing how he responds to Martha with theological truth while meeting Mary in emotional comfort. • Jesus deliberately arrives four days after Lazarus's death, when Jewish tradition considered someone "dead dead" • Martha (the Type A personal…

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#120 - Joby Martin // When God Seems Late: Understanding Divine Timing Through Lazarus 5:43

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God's timing often differs significantly from our own expectations, as demonstrated in the story of Jesus deliberately waiting before helping Lazarus. We explore why Jesus waited two days after hearing about Lazarus's illness and what this teaches us about trusting God even when His timing doesn't align with our desires. • God's ways and plans are …

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#119 - Joby Martin // Why Do Bad Things Happen? 5 Theological Realities 6:12

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Jesus uses the story of Lazarus in John 11 to teach us why bad things happen even to people God loves. We explore five theological realities that explain pain and suffering in the world. • The fall of humanity brought forth pain, strife, and suffering as collateral damage • Demonic attacks cause suffering as Satan seeks to steal, kill, and destroy …

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Senator Tim Sheehy: How His Mental Toughness Took Him From Navy SEAL to Senator | MTNPOD #120 40:02

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Join Senator Tim Sheehy, former Navy SEAL, on the MTNTOUGH Podcast as he shares his journey from battlefield to Capitol Hill. Discover his raw insights on mental toughness, leadership, and tackling America’s challenges with grit and heart. Use code MTNPOD for 6 weeks free on the MTNTOUGH app! Join Dustin Diefenderfer, Founder of MTNTOUGH Fitness La…

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#118 - Kyle Thompson // Titanic Courage: Evangelizing Until the Moment of Death 6:25

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John Harper, a Scottish Baptist evangelist, became one of Christianity's greatest unsung heroes during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. His extraordinary sacrifice and unwavering commitment to share the gospel even as the ship sank demonstrates a faith that challenges us to examine our own priorities. • Harper was a 39-year-old widower traveling…

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#117 - Kyle Thompson // Titanic Courage: The Only Officer to Return 5:43

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Harold Lowe, fifth officer of the Titanic, demonstrates extraordinary courage by being the only officer to return to the site of the sinking to rescue survivors after the ship went down. His actions parallel Jesus' parable of the Good Samaritan, challenging us to consider whether we merely do what's minimally required or go above and beyond to help…

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#116 - Kyle Thompson // Titanic Courage: Playing Hymns Until the End 6:27

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#115 - Kyle Thompson // Titanic Courage: Willing to Die at His Post 6:24

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#114 - Kyle Thompson // Titanic Courage: Staying Below for Hope Above 5:31

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John Doolittle: Navy SEAL’s Secrets to Boost First Responder Mental Health | MTNPOD #119 1:07:37

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Host Dustin Diefenderfer interviews former Navy SEAL John Doolittle, who shares his extensive experience in addressing mental health, sleep, and performance challenges faced by first responders, veterans, and active-duty military. Doolittle discusses his 25-year Navy career, including his work with SOCOM’s Preservation of the Force and Family progr…

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#113 - Joby Martin // Five Attributes of a Great Man 5:28

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We explore five essential attributes of a great man found in Matthew 20, challenging cultural definitions of masculinity with Jesus' counter-cultural teaching on true greatness. • A great man puts Jesus first, including prioritizing Sabbath rest • A great man knows how to endure suffering that comes from pushing back darkness • A great man lives un…

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#112 - Joby Martin // Servant Leadership Redefined 5:18

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Jesus radically redefines greatness through the fourth characteristic we explore from Matthew 20: a great man serves. In stark contrast to worldly leadership that lords authority over others, Jesus calls his followers to a completely different model where true greatness is found in becoming a servant. • Examining how Jesus confronts the mother of J…