Episodes

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Director Dad (feat. Ben Myers) | Episode 125
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Role play is a heart language! Getting your kids to act out the Bible is not only fun, but it is a great way to be immersed in memorable Bible study. Mike Young talks with Ben Myers about the fantastic ministry tool, ActorsBible.
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Wednesday May 29, 2024
The Unique Wiring of the Brain of a Boy (feat. Tim Wright) | Episode 124
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
God has wired the brains of boys and girls differently! In this podcast Mike talks to author, Tim Wright about why men and boys are falling away from church. They discuss unique ways in which to keep boys engaged with learning in the church and how men can lead them.
The Adventures of Toby Baxter: The River Elf, The Giant, And The Closet
The Adventures of Toby Baxter Book 2: RiverHome For The Holidays
The Adventures of Toby Baxter Book 3: Aloha RiverHome The GOOD Prophecy
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Wednesday May 01, 2024
The Power of Object Lessons (feat. Jarrod Jones) | Episode 123
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Mike talks with Pastor Jarrod Jones about the power of using object lessons in preaching. Jarrod shares some of his strategies for identifying, capturing, and utilizing object lessons in his sermon prep. Be sure to check out Jarrod’s keynote message from The Noble Warriors Men’s Conference where he used a weighted blanket to great effect in a message titled Overcoming Overwhelmed.
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Friday Feb 23, 2024
Recover Recovery (feat. Nate Larkin) | Episode 122
Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
“Recovery is just another word for sanctification.” It is the work of the Holy Spirit, but the Church can sometimes inhibit the process of recovery. Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society which works in the community of Christian men to help them recover from their addictions.
Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood
The Noble Man Needs Honest Brothers to Walk in Sexual Integrity (Guest: Nate Larkin) | Episode 28
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Friday Feb 16, 2024
Making Investments in Men (feat. Col. Art Athens) | Episode 121
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Retired Marine Colonel, Art Athens discusses discipling men during life in the military.
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Remain Faithful (feat. Dr. Robert Smith) | Episode 120
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
In this podcast, Mike dives into the wisdom of Dr. Robert Smith! In every ministry there are struggles. Is it effective? Where is it going? Are we on the right path? Dr. Smith advises us to keep doing what we are doing but be faithful in the work God has put before us. It is hard to measure the effectiveness of a ministry. All you can do is plant and water the seeds of the gospel. Only God can give the increase.
Preaching and Teaching with Imagination: The Quest for Biblical Ministry
The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society
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Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Keeping Us In Bounds (feat. Dr. Brian E. Kennedy) | Episode 119
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
When young men enter college, they are bombarded with temptations that could lead them down a dark path. Dr. Brian Kennedy and Mike Young reflect on their own experiences in college and speak on how the power of godly influences can keep our young men within the bounds of righteousness.
Dr. Brian Kennedy
Senior Pastor, Mt. Zion Church - Ontario, CA
Associate Professor of Preaching, Gateway Seminary
Timeless Insights from the Book of Judges
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
The Boy Scouts of America organization has made some drastic and unfortunate decisions which has resulted in a sharp decline in membership, bankruptcy and credibility. It is a sad time, especially if you have had a good experience with the former Boy Scouts organization. There are some excellent alternative programs with which you can get your boys involved! Best of all… these alternatives are based in Christian principles.
The Slow and Tragic Death of The Boy Scouts of America
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Manhood in the Media Spotlight – School Is a Hostile Environment for Boys | Episode 117
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
It is a fact. Boys and girls learn differently. We want to raise and educate men to have the desire to see God’s Kingdom advance, and that requires rethinking the strategy of how to teach boys in school and in the church!
School is a Hostile Environment for Boys
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Manhood in the Media Spotlight – Men Engaging in the Abortion Issue | Episode 116
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
The topic of abortion is a men’s issue more often than we think. The men who have fathered babies to women seeking help need care too! Many crisis pregnancy centers provide care and classes for fathers.
Britney Spears’ unwanted abortion sheds light on pressure women often face
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Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Manhood in the Media Spotlight – Men and Marriage | Episode 115
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
Wednesday Nov 22, 2023
God calls most of us to marriage, but our culture often says that marriage is wrong and too risky. Yes, marriage can be hard at times, but evangelical couples who truly focus their marriage on doing it well will find it much more rewarding! A healthy Christian marriage also represents God well in our negative culture.
Risk-based aversion to marriage isn’t just wrong—it’s unmanly
The Toxic War on Masculinity - (feat. Nancy Pearcey)
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Manhood in the Media Spotlight - Children and Unstructured Play
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Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Manhood in the Media Spotlight - Children and Unstructured Play | Episode 114
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Referencing a recent study regarding the amount of anxiety our children experience today, Mike asks the question: How can we adjust our parenting so that we aren't micromanaging our children to the point they cannot make their own decisions as adults?
Let the Children Play: Their Lives Depend on It
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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
One-on-one Discipleship (feat. Dr. Jamie McClanahan) | Episode 113
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Holding big events for men’s ministry engagement is great, but in post covid-era ministry planning, they aren’t always a great way for a pastor to spend his time.
Dr. Jamie McClanahan places much of his effort on narrowing down to relationships and one-on-one discipleship in small groups.
Pastoring Men by Patrick Morley
The Christian Man by Patrick Morley
Podcast: Why Men? (Guest: Patrick Morley) | Episode 43
Podcast: Voices in Your Head (Guest: Patrick Morley) | Episode 56
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Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Getting Their Hands Dirty (feat. Brandon Powell) | Episode 112
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Mike and Brandon discuss the missions experience and how it impacts men. When guys get the chance to participate and engage in missions, it can transform their lives into living a lifestyle of service. Shared missions experiences also builds connectivity and community which meets even more needs than the actual service work.
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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
A Relational Approach to Men’s Ministry (feat. Wil Moore) | Episode 111
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
After serving 10 years in an abundant and blessed student ministry, Wil Moore was asked to move into a new role as Men's Pastor. Wil is being led in this new ministry to engage men in a motivational and inspirational way. "Connection, community and content" has become the foundational approach of the men's ministry at Long Hollow Church!
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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Manhood in the Media Spotlight - The Pastoral Succession Crisis | Episode 110
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
A recent Barna research article indicates there is a large group of church leaders who are concerned with how hard it is to find mature young Christians who want to become pastors. What does this mean for the future of our churches?
The Pastoral Succession Crisis Is Only Getting More Complicated
The Great Leadership Shortage in Churches: Five Ways to Address It

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Manhood in the Media Spotlight - How to Keep Your Faith in College | Episode 109
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
It is important to have a conversation with your college students on “how to do college right.” Making wise decisions during times when their faith is tested is critical. Doing so will likely deepen their faith.
Stay the Course: How to Keep Your Faith in College

Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
What Is Discipleship? (feat. Dr. Drew Ham) | Episode 108
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Once a person says “yes” to Jesus, what happens next? Dr. Drew Ham describes discipleship as “disciplined worship,” and the action of making disciples is part of the sanctification process in every Christian’s life.

Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Men Are Like Pickup Trucks (feat. Dr. Drew Ham) | Episode 107
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Becoming a man. Is it a journey (or process) that takes time... or is it an event that happens all at once? Dr. Drew Ham joins The Noble Man Podcast to discuss the definition of what it means to "become a man."

Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Manhood in the Media Spotlight - Good Leaders Fail Well | Episode 106
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
We all make mistakes. Our response to our mistakes reflects our maturity, especially for leaders. The Bible gives plenty of examples of Godly men who fail, but when failures are used as steps toward learning, God can lead us into success and restoration.
Good Leaders Fail Well: How Mistakes Become a Staircase
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/good-leaders-fail-well
Seasons of a Leader’s Life: Learning, Leading, and Leaving a Legacy
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