Best Mens Devo Podcasts (2025)

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#233 - Joby Martin // When Grace Leads, Work Changes 6:18

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We close our week on glorifying God at work by calling men to put people before profit and love before mere output. Grounded in the Great Commandment, we show how grace enables firm, honest, and kind leadership that values souls while pursuing excellence. • people over profit as a guiding value • the Great Commandment applied to the workplace • gra…

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#232 - Joby Martin // How To Honor God On The Job Through Silence, Integrity, And Steady Joy 5:36

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We press into a simple but sharp practice for honoring God at work: do everything without complaining or arguing, and let silence and integrity turn heads. Scripture, not spin, guides how we use our words, shape culture, and carry one life across every space. • why refusing to complain makes you stand out • how Philippians 2:14 reframes daily work …

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#231 - Joby Martin // How To Be A Faithful Witness At Work 6:20

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We explore how work itself glorifies God and why excellence and witness go hand in hand. We walk through Acts 1:8 and the Great Commission to show how the Spirit empowers us to share the gospel in everyday moments on the job. • work as worship through excellence and integrity • the promise of power from Acts 1:8 • clarifying the Great Commission as…

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#230 - Joby Martin // Measured By Faithfulness, Not Titles Or Paychecks 5:43

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We explore how everyday work becomes worship when we aim our effort at the Lord, not human approval. Colossians 3 and the Parable of the Talents reshape motivation, excellence, and stewardship for the modern workplace. • Word as spiritual weapon and mission of the show • Colossians 3 context and household code • Working for the Lord rather than peo…

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#229 - Joby Martin // Glorify God At Work 5:47

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We challenge the myth of a sacred secular divide and cast a practical vision for work as worship. From Genesis to the job site, we show how men join God in bringing order from chaos through their daily craft. • the cultural mandate and why work predates the fall • no divide between pulpit work and payroll work • reframing jobs in trades, medicine, …

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#228 - Josh Howerton // Let All You Do Be Done In Love 12:25

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We trace the five commands to men in 1 Corinthians 16 to their center in love, showing how obedience flows from delight in Jesus rather than fear. A tender adoption story reveals how being loved creates people who love, and we end with a simple daily prayer that reshapes action. • the five commands for men and why love completes them • Jesus’s word…

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#227 - Josh Howerton // Power Before Purpose 9:17

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We explore what “be strong” means in 1 Corinthians 16 and why Jesus tells his followers to stay and receive power before they go. We link Word and Spirit, show how Paul led in Corinth without relying on polish, and offer a simple prayer that God loves to answer. • five commands for men in 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 • strength defined as Spirit-empowere…

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#226 - Josh Howerton // The Hard Thing You’re Afraid To Do, Done Anyway 8:42

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We explore courage as a core part of biblical manhood and challenge the myth that faith and fear cannot coexist. Josh shares raw moments of anxiety in ministry and points to Joshua and Jesus as models for obedience under pressure. • the five commands in 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 • courage defined as obedience despite fear • a candid story of anxiety a…

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#225 - Josh Howerton // Resisting Pressure With The Power Of The Spirit 10:21

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We call men to stand firm in a world that keeps pressing them into its mold, and we point to the Spirit’s power as the true footing. Scripture, story, and a clear charge help us resist stubborn pride while choosing courageous love. • the command to stand firm from 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 • Romans 12’s warning about the world’s mold • reverse discipl…

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#224 - Josh Howerton // Be Watchful 16:45

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We trace Paul’s charge to “be watchful” back to Ezekiel’s watchman and apply it to four spheres men must guard: heart, family, church, and culture. We move from theology to action with practical steps, prayers, and a sober call to responsibility before God. • the watchman mandate in Ezekiel 3 and Acts 20 • five commands of 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 wi…

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680. 15th Anniversary Celebration with Grae Drake; Bugonia, A House of Dynamite, The Baltimorons, Hamnet 1:19:09

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cw: language Dave and Alonso celebrate 15 years of the podcast with the Party Catalyst who started it all, Grae Drake, who joins us to discuss some new and upcoming movies. Subscribe (and review us) at Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, we can be what we want to be. Join our Patreon club and get more shows …

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#223 - Joby Martin // If Dad Loves Mom First, Everyone Flourishes 5:39

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We explore why the surest way to bless your kids is to love their mom first, grounding the call in Ephesians 5 and everyday practices that build a secure home. We offer clear steps to reorder time, protect honor, and parent from unity rather than urgency. • the sword of the Spirit as our framing • the link between marital love and kids’ security • …

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#222 - Joby Martin // How A Father’s Lavish Love Can Change A Home 6:30

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We walk through the Prodigal Son to show how godly dads hold firm boundaries while leading with lavish grace. We confront control, pride, and the need to be right, and replace them with humility, celebration, and the steady pursuit of our kids’ hearts. • Word of God as the Sword shaping fatherhood • Day four focus on being a godly dad • Reading Luk…

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#221 - Joby Martin // Raising Kids With Scripture And Community 6:26

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We call dads to own the discipleship of their children and show how two steady practices—local church involvement and praying Scripture—shape a child’s faith and choices. Stories, specific Psalms, and practical steps show why community and God’s word do the heaviest lifting. • dads bear primary responsibility for discipling children • local church …

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#220 - Joby Martin // The Weight Of A Father’s Words 6:37

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We unpack why a father’s words carry unique weight and how careless speech can wound while wise speech heals. Through Proverbs and the story of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau, we show how to bless children intentionally and repair harm with honest repentance. • the spiritual weight of a dad’s words • careless speech as a blade versus healing words • death …

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679. Nouvelle Vague, After the Hunt, Dracula, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, Calle Málaga 54:46

12d ago54:46

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Dave and Alonso return from their travels and catch up on some autumnal arthouse fare. Subscribe and review us at Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, gonna call on Legba. Join our Patreon and get cool stuff, including this show, ad-free! https://patreon.com/LinoleumKnife Subscribe to Dave's magazine! https:/…

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#219 - Joby Martin // Godly Fatherhood: Kindness, Discipline, And Lasting Influence 5:46

19d ago5:46

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We explore why Scripture ties a father’s joy to children walking in truth and how a dad’s tone and habits shape a child’s view of God. We anchor discipline in kindness, move from compliance to relationship, and map practical steps to earn influence that lasts. • the sword of the Spirit as our frame • 3 John 4 and joy in children’s truth • Ephesians…

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#218 - Kyle Thompson // He is Not Vengeful, but Forgiving 5:53

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We unpack Job 31:29–30 to show why respectable men refuse vengeance and choose forgiveness, even when wronged. Real cases and Scripture reveal how mercy forms trustworthy husbands and steadies homes. • Job 31 as a lens for respectability • Forgiveness over vengeance as a heart reflex • Proverbs 24 warning against celebrating ruin • Public malice ve…

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#217 - Kyle Thompson // He Shows Consistent Generosity and Contentment Over Greed 5:08

23d ago5:08

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We trace how Job 31 shapes a man’s respectability through consistent generosity and deep contentment, especially in marriage. We confront the trap of greed, reflect on Solomon’s warnings, and share practical steps to loosen our grip on gold and strengthen our grip on God. • Job 31 as a template for generosity and respectability • Care for the widow…

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#216 - Kyle Thompson // He Treats Others Respectably 5:09

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We explore how a man becomes respectable by treating others with dignity, justice, and truth, drawing from Job 31, Proverbs 14, James 1, Zechariah 7, Ephesians 4, and 2 Corinthians 5. Respect is framed as active obedience to God, not mere manners or passivity. • Job 31:13–15 as a model for hearing grievances and fearing God • Respect for others as …

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#215 - Kyle Thompson // He Protects His Eyes, Mind, and Faithfulness 5:35

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We lay out why a man’s respectability in marriage begins with a covenant of the eyes, moves through a disciplined mind, and culminates in faithful action. Using Job 31 and Jesus’ words on the heart, we show how “small” compromises grow teeth and how to build real guardrails. • Job 31 as a model for guarding the gaze • The lion illustration exposing…

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#214 - Kyle Thompson // He Walks in Honesty 5:07

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We sharpen the core of respectability by tracing it to the fear of God and the resolve to walk in honesty. Job 31 reframes integrity as a path, not a performance, with practical steps for men who want trust that lasts. • the Daily Blade’s mission and spiritual framing • Al and Lisa Robertson’s approach to love and respect • Job 31 as a template for…

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#213 - Joby Martin // How Men Show Value: Ephesians 5 Applied 5:54

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We break down Ephesians 5 with a straight call to husbands: love your wives as Christ loved the church. We outline how to show value with boundaries, words, time and attention, and we dare you to ask the hard question and listen without defense. • The sword of the Spirit and equipping men • Reading Ephesians 5:21–33 and its charge to husbands • The…

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#212 - Joby Martin // How Godly Husbands Cherish, Nourish, And Lead With The Word 5:53

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We call men to love their wives as Christ loves the church, moving beyond provision to cherishing, nourishing, and spiritual leadership that creates space for growth. Practical steps include praying out loud, learning her needs, and acting with purpose every day. • Ephesians 5 as the pattern for marriage • Responsibility for her sanctification and …

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#211 - Joby Martin // Love Like Christ 5:37

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We trace Paul’s call for husbands to love their wives as Christ loves the church and break it down into daily, practical acts. The path runs through knowing Jesus, then mirroring his sacrifice, initiation, action, perseverance, and life-giving words. • Ephesians 5 on sacrificial, sanctifying love • Why you can’t love like Christ without Christ • Sa…

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#210 - Joby Martin // Why A Godly Husband Puts Her First 5:56

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We explore what it means to be a godly husband through the lens of mutual submission, rooting marriage in Christlike humility rather than scorekeeping. Philippians 2 reframes love as service and offers practical steps to prioritize your wife’s needs with courage and clarity. • mutual submission as the core of marriage • friendship as the foundation…

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#209 - Joby Martin // Loving Your Wife Starts With Loving Jesus 5:24

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We call men to start where Scripture starts: submit to one another out of reverence for Christ, then love your wife as Christ loved the church. Marriage changes when the husband abides in Jesus and the Spirit grows real fruit, not quick fixes. • sword of the Spirit as our daily weapon • week-long focus on being a godly husband • Ephesians 5 call to…

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#208 - Kyle Thompson // How Would I Fight Against Me? 5:47

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We walk through a simple but piercing self-assessment—“If I were the devil, how would I fight me?”—and match that strategy with Scripture and the Armor of God. We use coaching analogies to plan resistance, strengthen brotherhood, and move from drift to discipline. • Word of God as the sword of the Spirit • Core question for self-scouting temptation…

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#207 - Kyle Thompson // Keep Your Nuts On 6:19

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We draw a hard line between a dulled version of church that sidelines men and a sharper, biblical call that forms men into sacrificial servant leaders. Scripture sets five clear pillars for men—identity, dominion, protection, provision, and headship—and we lay them out with urgency and clarity. • the Word as a weapon that shapes men • why many chur…

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#206 - Kyle Thompson // He Bows Before He Swings His Sword 5:30

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We trace a straight line from worship to warfare: bow before you swing. Through Joshua 5, Psalm 95, and examples from David, Nehemiah, and Jesus, we show why true manhood begins with submission to God, not martial skill. • word of God as the sword of the Spirit • the instinct for battle and protection in men • submission as the root of true strengt…

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#205 - Kyle Thompson // Secure and Grounded 5:35

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We trace why insecure, ungrounded men become dangerous and how Scripture forms men who are steady, trustworthy, and fit to carry weight. Reuben’s rise-and-fall reveals how impulse and insecurity forfeit responsibility, and how grounding in God’s Word restores strength. • the Sword of the Spirit as a man’s primary weapon • the danger of insecurity a…

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678. One Battle After Another, Good Boy, RIP Diane Keaton 56:26

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Dave and Alonso discuss a pair of acclaimed fall releases and remember a legendary performer. Subscribe and review us at Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, a slip of the hip. Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, exclusive shows, and more! https://patreon.com/LinoleumKnife Subscribe to Dave's magazine, Slu…

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#204 - Kyle Thompson // Stand Firm & Act Like Men 5:20

1M ago5:20

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We lay out why vigilance comes before strength and how Scripture frames the real battle against darkness. We walk through the armor of God and challenge men to stop waiting for one-to-one replacements and step into shared responsibility with love. • sword of the Spirit as our primary weapon • the new book’s foundation in 1 Corinthians 16 and Ephesi…

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#203 - Joby Martin // Owning the Fall: Responsibility, Blame, and the Call to Lead 5:31

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We look at Genesis 3 and the first blame shift, then challenge men to trade being right for taking responsibility. Adam hides; Jesus stands in our place and shows a better way to lead, love, and own our part at home and in life. • Genesis 3:9–12 read and unpacked • God’s question as an invitation to own sin • Adam’s blame versus confessing and repe…

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#202 - Joby Martin // When Shame Invented Religion—and Grace Broke It 5:26

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We trace Genesis 3 to show how the first religion was born from shame and self-reliance, and how the gospel invites us out of hiding. We ask direct questions that help you move from “don’t tell Dad” to “call Dad” and come home to a pursuing Father. • the sword of the Spirit and equipping men for the fight • Genesis 3 as the origin of religion throu…

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#201 - Joby Martin // Snakes Don’t Debate; They Get Stomped 5:23

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We trace the quiet sin of Adam’s silence in Genesis 3 and call men to trade passivity for prayerful action. From Eden to David’s couch, we show how abdication opens the door to ruin and how daily, out-loud prayer pushes back darkness. • the sword of the Spirit as the Christian’s primary weapon • Genesis 3:6 and the elbow-to-elbow failure of Adam • …

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#200 - Joby Martin // The Serpent Lies, but Scripture Lights the Path 5:34

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We open the text, not our opinions, and trace how the enemy deceives through legalism, lies, and three old lures that still hook modern men. We name the bait, expose the hook, and offer simple steps to fight with Scripture and wisdom. • the sword of the Spirit as our primary weapon • Genesis 3 read closely: what God said vs added rules • legalism e…

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#199 - Joby Martin // Question the Lies, Not the Lord 5:12

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We trace the fall in Genesis 3 to show how subtle lies still bend modern life and how men counter those lies with Scripture, courage, and obedience. We call out the enemy’s three questions—about God’s Word, worth, and work—and point to trust in Christ as the way back to strength. • the Bible as the sword that equips men • what God creates, the enem…

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677. Eleanor the Great, The Long Walk, Him, 7 Walks with Mark Brown 53:44

1M ago53:44

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Dave and Alonso hit up some new fall titles. Subscribe (and review us) at Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, doo do doo doo doo. Join our Patreon, and get the show ad-free! https://patreon.com/LinoleumKnife Subscribe to Dave's newsletter! https://sluggish.ghost.io Buy Alonso's new book! https://preorder-mov…

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#198 - Joby Martin // Man's Original Design and Sin's Devastating Impact 6:50

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God's original design for men included three key areas to bring Him glory: a will to obey, work to enjoy, and a woman to love. Sin broke this design when Adam failed to protect Eve from the serpent's deception, introducing rebellion and religion as two ways humans reject God. • Sin affected all three areas of God's design: our will to obey (struggl…

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#197 - Joby Martin // Work, Will, and Woman in God's Original Plan 6:15

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God gave Adam three things for dominion: work to enjoy, will to obey, and a woman to love, establishing a blueprint for biblical manhood that remains relevant today. • Genesis 2:18 presents the first "not good" in Scripture - man being alone • God created woman as a helper (azer) equal in value but fulfilling a complementary role • Adam named all a…

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#196 - Joby Martin // When God Gave Man the Will to Choose 5:52

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We explore God's intention for man in the garden by examining the second gift God gave Adam: a will to obey, revealing that God values relationship over rules and showing how obedience leads to abundant life rather than restriction. • God's posture before the fall was relationship-focused, not rule-focused • In Genesis 1-3, there were many "thou sh…

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#195 - Joby Martin // God Created You for Glory, Not Because He Needed You 5:42

2M ago5:42

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The purpose of man is to bring glory to God through work that was designed as a gift to enjoy, not a burden resulting from the fall. • God created men as image bearers out of an overflow of His love for Himself, not because He was lonely or needed us • After the resurrection, our purpose is fulfilled through the Great Commission and Great Commandme…

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#194 - Joby Martin // Reclaiming True Manhood 5:31

2M ago5:31

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We explore the biblical foundations of manhood by returning to Genesis 2, examining God's original design for men before cultural distortions changed our understanding. • Announcement of Kyle's upcoming book "Stand Firm and Act Like Men: Becoming the man you were created to be instead of who the world says you are" • Genesis 2 reveals God formed ma…

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#193 - Shane & Shane // Psalm 40 10:59

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Shane and his co-host guide listeners through a worship-centered exploration of Psalm 40, focusing on God's power to rescue us from life's difficult circumstances and place us on solid ground. The episode concludes with a powerful musical rendition of the psalm, emphasizing God's faithfulness in pulling us from the miry clay and giving us a new son…

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Finale Celebration Extravaganza w/ Matt and Hunter | Under the Influence S5 E24 3:31:29

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This is the edited livestream of our season 5 finale. We have brought back Matt Conniry and Hunter Hoover as we reveal the weight loss competition winner/loser, have a hypotheticult grand finales, meme review, another crazy food segment, and much more! Join our community and online discussion: https://christianinfluence.net https://discord.gg/chris…

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#192 - Shane & Shane // Psalm 23 9:31

2M ago9:31

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We explore the profound comfort of Psalm 23, focusing particularly on the promise that God's goodness and mercy follow us all the days of our lives, without exception. • The power of the word "surely" in Psalm 23 gives absolute certainty of God's presence • Not a microsecond exists in a believer's life without God's goodness and mercy • Even in the…

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676. A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Twinless, The History of Sound, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, Happyend, Where to Land 1:03:00

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Dave and Alonso worry the silver hasn't been polished properly. Subscribe and review us at Apple Podcasts, follow us @linoleumcast on Bluesky, Instagram, and Facebook, la la la la. Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes and lots of other great goodies: https://patreon.com/linoleumknife Subscribe to Dave's newsletter: https://sluggish.ghost.io Buy Al…

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#191 - Shane & Shane // Psalm 45 14:43

2M ago14:43

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We explore Psalm 45, the beautiful wedding song written for the King, and reflect on how it reveals Christ as "the fairest of all." Through personal stories, Spurgeon's meditations, and worship, we discover how to cultivate genuine affection for Jesus. • Joby shares a touching story about his young daughter greeting him with "You're a beautiful man…