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Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Next up in our Tailgate Series is Daniel Palmer, Senior Pastor of North Roanoke Baptist Church. It’s not every day you get a sermon delivered to a group of men from the book of Esther, so you know this is going to be good! Daniel gives a challenging and personal message, even sharing one of his own struggles.
Esther 5 reveals a story on Haman, a high-ranking official who wanted to be recognized everywhere at all times for his nobility. He was a noble in the kingdom, but he was anything but a noble man. His pride was ultimately his demise.
Too often, churches are full of guys like this who are not noble men but want to be treated like nobility. “My concern is men who are more impressed with themselves than with Jesus.” When we fall prey to this kind of pride, we could be standing in the way of God’s plans without even knowing it.
“Churches don’t need our greatness. They need our unashamed, radical, passionate, self-sacrificing love for Jesus and those that He came to save.”
Just like Haman needed real friends, noble friends, who would confront his pride, every man needs someone who can speak raw, hard truth to him.
Listen in to learn three principles we need to employ to avoid being part of Satan’s work of undermining God’s plan to glorify his Son.
“We are not called to manage our sin; we are called to kill our sin.”
Resources:
Staff - North Roanoke Baptist Church
Pastoral Staff | lakeside (lbcva.com)
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode66
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Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Thursday Jul 29, 2021
Have you ever asked yourself, “How can I be used by God?” Dr. Ed Gomes, Director of Spiritual Development for the Liberty Flames Football team, brought home a message at our Roanoke Tailgate that helps answer that question.
Good news! God desires to use us. He has something He wants to do that only you and I can do.
“Let God take our story, make it his story, so that we can help somebody else with their story.”
First, Dr. Gomes addresses how a misunderstanding of who I am in Christ and an inability to think correctly about God, myself, and others can hold us back. “If we focus on the past we never focus on Jesus.”
Next, he points out two character qualities in Joseph that demonstrate how God has you where you need to be. But we must pay attention to what’s happening around us and live right, or we will miss an opportunity to communicate truth to someone.
“Jesus always paid attention to what was happening around him.”
It’s about looking for normal, natural ways to build a relationship, present the Gospel, and speak truth into their life. By building a relationship, we earn the right to speak into others’ lives. Dr. Gomes is a living example of servant leadership with his Shoeshine ministry.
Resources:
Dr. Ed Gomes | Football | Liberty Flames
Shoe Shine Ministry with Dr. Ed Gomes - YouTube
More on Ed Gomes from Noble Warriors
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode65
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Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Tuesday Jul 20, 2021
Next up in our Tailgate Series, Dr. Greg Beechaum, Pastor of Little Zion Baptist Church in Powhatan, VA, challenges us to see ourselves in the story of the Prodigal Son in Episode 64 of The Noble Man Podcast.
Pastor Greg challenged himself first when he looked at his life over this pandemic year and felt like he could do more.
“Lord, what do you want me to do? Where do you want me to go? Going to church is not enough.”
When we look at the Prodigal Son in Luke 15, we see a man who demanded his inheritance before the proper time.
“Sometimes we desire from God big things, but we don’t want to be responsible over the little things.”
But take a look at the father’s response. Before his son could even apologize, he runs out to meet him with hugs, kisses, a ring, a robe, and a feast. “He meets him right where he is.”
The Father wants us to love others in the same way. The men of God need to stand up and say, “I’m going to meet you right where you are.”
If we don’t get the men back, who will?
Listen in as Pastor Greg asks us to think about the one young man, neighbor, or coworker who needs renewal, restoration, and knowledge of the resurrection.
Resources
More about Dr. Greg Beechaum from Noble Warriors:
The Noble Man Serves in the Kingdom [Podcast Ep. 23]
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode64
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Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Tuesday Jul 13, 2021
Are you a man who is all in for Jesus?
Pastor Joe Tanner, Pastor of Missions Mobilization and Small Groups at Parkway Baptist Church in Moseley, VA, charges us to ask ourselves, “What kind of fisherman am I?” Joe is quite dedicated (some might even say a little crazy!) when it comes to shad fishing on the James River. He doesn’t eat and only thinks of one thing when he’s out in the boat – catching fish.
According to Joe, fishing the shad run on the river is a whole lot like our Christian life. “There’s a call on our lives to be fishers-of-men, in the boat, in the middle of the river, in the current with Jesus.” Too many fishermen are just sitting on a bucket with nothing on the line. We may look the part, but we are not catching any fish.
“A lot of our church men are sitting on the bucket, and they are not fishing… I want to be in the boat with other dedicated men. Lock your arms up with each other and follow Jesus.”
“Because Christ loves you, He doesn’t want you to stay where you’re at.”
Resources:
Joe walks us through seven times Jesus called others to “Follow Me.”
- Matthew 4:18 Jesus’ first call to Peter and Andrew: they left all, followed where Jesus went, and did what He wanted them to do. They got in the boat and went all in.
- Matthew 8:22 Stop hanging on to worldly weight.
- Matthew 9:9 Matthew has all the world has to offer and left it behind to follow Christ. What is holding you back?
- Matthew 19:21 Jesus wants you to love him in return with commitment – not partial, but all.
- Matthew 10:37-38 Family can be an idol. Your wife and kids are not an excuse to keep you from serving the Lord.
- Matthew 16:24 What is Jesus kindly, lovingly, but definitively calling you to do?
- John 21:19 Jesus tells Peter one last time, “Follow me.”
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode63
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Thursday Jul 08, 2021
Thursday Jul 08, 2021
What is fellowship? Josh Franklin, Senior Pastor of Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Glen Allen, VA, challenges the stereotype that often comes to mind. “It’s not about cookies and Kool-Aid.” So what is it about?
Biblical fellowship goes much deeper:
- It’s partnership in the Gospel.
- It’s working together for a common mission and goal.
- It’s serving together, forming a connection that will always be there.
“Oftentimes we’re looking for a friend when God needs another soldier in the army. We’re looking for a buddy when God needs someone to help partner together in the Gospel.”
Using the example of Paul, Josh shows us how true biblical fellowship creates the tightest bonds with those whom we’ve shared in the ministry of the Gospel. It goes far deeper than friendship and creates bonds that last a lifetime, even through times of trials.
“God’s answer to our loneliness is to share together in something bigger than themselves.”
We have all been forced to isolate to some degree for over a year. It’s time to get busy serving the Lord together.
Resources:
Mount Vernon Online (Mt Vernon Baptist Church)
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode62
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Thursday Jul 01, 2021
Thursday Jul 01, 2021
We recorded The Noble Man Podcast Episode 61 from the island of Oahu, HI, so I could talk with 2/3 of the Young men, Tim and Zach. While Ben is doing his internship in West Virginia this summer, Stacy, Hannah, Zach, and I visited Tim, Caroline, and baby Owen. I took advantage of the opportunity to talk with Tim and Zach about the value of having godly peers in your life.
Both Young men prayed for, sought after, and found a group of guys who sticks closer than a brother.
“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Proverbs 18:24
The guys outline the process of finding men that they would forge lasting bonds with and offer two key components in finding the right guys:
Consistency and Intentionality
In a crisis of faith moment, we need to recognize we can’t stand alone. We must make ourselves vulnerable to other guys and see the value in connecting to other men. We need to find others who offer different but strong godly perspectives on what it means to live out faith.
Men, if you think you don’t want anyone to see your weaknesses or know when you need help, it’s a foolish and fleshly way to think.
As you listen, meditate on Proverbs 18:24, and ask yourself, “Do I have those friends who stick closer than a brother?”
Stay tuned to The Noble Man Podcast for more to come in the “Growing Up Young” series.
Resources:
The Noble Man Makes Noble Plans [Podcast Ep. 39] - Noble Warriors
What Are Men Looking For? [Ep. 45 with Members of MOC-6] - Noble Warriors
The Chosen TV Series (angelstudios.com)
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode61
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Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Pastor Don Coleman of East End Fellowship challenges us in Episode 60 of The Noble Man Podcast with “How to Live as a Man of God in These Times.” What are these times? We’ve recently experienced such difficulties as a worldwide plague, racial unrest, and mass shootings.
“Let’s just face the fact these are the times we're living in, and as the people of God, as men of God, it’s happening on our watch, gentlemen. And at some point, we need to live the message or stop saying we are men of God.”
That’s not a challenge for the faint of heart.
Pastor Don reminds us that in 2 Timothy God revealed to us times of difficulty would come.
“I am not confused… the Bible says this is what would happen, my friend. But He has equipped us to do, to be, to live, to model, to demonstrate something that would draw people to the Jesus of the Bible.”
It’s time for us to be this type of man of God.
Pastor Don reminds us to look to Jesus as the greatest example of manhood. Even his enemies declared, “Behold the man!” (John 19:5)
“Being a man of God in these times is to be like Jesus. And He is the same as He has always been.”
Despite current circumstances, there should be a consistency that runs through us all because we serve Jesus, and He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The times don’t move him at all. The same should be true for us because He lives inside of us.
When our world is falling apart, and people wonder who they can look to, the answer is Jesus Christ. Follow Jesus, and challenge others to follow Him as they follow you.
We are never going to get this done until every man is saying to another man, “Follow me as I follow Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1)
Resources:
Pastor Don at East End Fellowship
More about Pastor Don at Noble Warriors:
Faithful Men Stand Firm - Noble Warriors
Scripture References:
2 Timothy 3:1-5
“But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.”
Luke 9:23-24
And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.”
Mark 1:16-18
“Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.’ And immediately they left their nets and followed him.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13
“The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”
John 17:3
“And this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.”
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode60
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Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
We’ve got a fun and unique episode this week with a mom named Queenie Jenkins who I first heard on a podcast I enjoy listening to, The World and Everything in It. Queenie and her husband Fred raise their two “kidpreneur” sons, Jabez and Christopher, in the Atlanta area. Queenie is no stranger to the sewing machine with her background in fashion design, so it was a regular part of her boys’ lives from the beginning. At ages five and three, she couldn’t keep them away from it any longer, so she dove in and began teaching them the basics along with some safety lessons. When Jabez came home from school a few years later with a vision for making and selling bow ties, she knew it was from God, and that’s when Kings and Gents Accessories was born.
I loved this story right away – the story of a mom who let her sons take appropriate risks from a young age, and then nurtured the seeds that God planted on their hearts.
"Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6
Jabez and Christopher are 15 and 14 now. They are authors, brand ambassadors, YouTube personalities, E-course developers, and they are passionate about basketball. But for Queenie, they follow God first, and being “momager” only comes after that. Above all, she prays for them and instructs them in godly wisdom. “I am raising someone’s husband and father.”
Queenie, Fred, Jabez, and Christopher are what I like to call a “transition” family. Queenie and Fred didn’t grow up in homes with parents who could and guide them in the ways of the Lord, but they are starting that godly legacy with their family. So how do they do it?
Enjoy Episode 59 of The Noble Man Podcast. I hope it inspires you as it did me to invest in the ongoing development of your children and grandchildren. Cast vision for them as godly men. Keep pouring the word love wisdom of God and he will move on from there. He will take all of that and bring glory to himself through it.
“On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.” Proverbs 10:13-14
Resources:
Kidpreneur Workshop for Boys (thekingsandgents.com)
The Kidpreneur Challenge: A Kids' Guide to Becoming an Entrepreneur
Bow Tie Brothers - The Story of Christopher & Jabez Jenkins
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode59
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Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
“God is not looking for perfection; He’s looking for brokenness. He’s looking for people who will humble their hearts before Him and say, ‘God, I am desperate for you.’”
This week kicks off our Tailgate Series in Episode 58 of The Noble Man Podcast. We witnessed numerous collateral blessings in our 2021 Spring Tour of The Noble Man Tailgate, and it was great to see so many of you in person at one or more of our tailgates. If you couldn’t make it in person, or even if you could, you will definitely want to hear this powerful message on the heart of David from Pastor Stan Grant of Cloverhill Church.
David was a man of contradictions. He was a shepherd, king, warrior, composer, and giant-killer. He led armies to victory, but he couldn’t manage his own family. What did God see in David? What did he do to deserve the title, “Man After God’s Own Heart”?
Pastor Stan reminds us that God’s power trumps our weakness. He uses misfits. It’s easy to look at David’s life and see his shortcomings, but God looks at the heart. When confronted with sin, David’s response is quick repentance. He didn’t justify, rationalize, excuse, or deny it. He took responsibility for it.
“When it comes to sin, David had a repentant heart. When it comes to adversity, he had a trusting heart. When it comes to success, he had a humble heart.”
If God did an X-ray of your heart, what would he find?
“God is a talking God, and his sheep hear his voice.”
What is He saying to you? Is there a sin you need to repent of? Are you trusting God in a struggle? Does God see a proud or humble heart?
Pastor Stan will challenge and strengthen you through this message.
“For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.” I Chronicles 16:9a (NIV)
Resources:
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode58
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Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
How we see ourselves as dads affects how our children see Christ in us. According to Eric Wallace of Uniting Church and Home, the joy we find in understanding our true identity in Christ prepares us to love and lead our families well.
“If you don’t get it first, you have a hard time leading someone on a journey you haven’t been on yourself.”
Eric discusses with Mike his experience in helping others rediscover their identity in Christ on The Noble Man Podcast Episode 57. It’s common to read through the scriptures and feel our righteousness is based on performance, but Eric is passionate about helping us understand that what we have is already complete in Christ.
“We’re always looking for the formula. We’re looking for what we need to do, and we do it. The reality is God wants us to see what He has done.”
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” I Corinthians 5:17
Eric outlines 7 identity statements from the Word on who we are as new creations in Christ:
- I am a new creation in Christ.
- I am hidden in Christ.
- I am forgiven.
- My righteousness is in Christ.
- I am dead to sin.
- I am a branch.
- I am an ambassador.
“My performance does not earn me righteousness. It doesn’t make my identity better. What I have is already complete in Christ.” We were wired by God to seek joy, and that joy can be found in Him alone. As dads, ask God to help you find that joy in salvation. Joy in knowing your identity in Him will help draw your children to this Savior that you love and trust.
Resources:
Ephesians Bible Studies - Defined: Who God Says You Are - Kendrick Brothers
Noble Warriors Resources on Identity
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode57
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Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Patrick Morley, Executive Chairman of Man in the Mirror Ministries, joins us this week on The Noble Man Podcast to discuss his new book, The Four Voices: Taking Control of the Conversation in Your Head.
It’s not just a self-talk issue. The Bible speaks to four “voices” we hear in our heads: the world, the flesh, the devil, and the Holy Spirit, and it’s up to us to learn how to distinguish and master each of these voices. Patrick walks us through how we can figure out which voice is speaking and then take control of the conversation by walking in the power of the Holy Spirit.
Every man relates to struggle in some way - lots of "good" Christians struggle. Many have had shadows cast over their lives, and the echoes of the negative voices remain. They wonder if God’s grace is sufficient for their circumstance. “The core message of the world is that Jesus Christ alone is not enough to make you happy.”
The enemy is a master of deceit, doubt, and despair.
The great news is that the Holy Spirit is infinitely and exponentially more powerful than the other voices combined. A lot of guys have the Holy Spirit, but they haven’t figured out how to “turn on the Holy Spirit switch.” It requires work and personal discipline.
“The Holy Spirit tends to do his best work when I do my best work.”
Listen and be encouraged that you can diminish the negative voices in your head through the power of the Holy Spirit.
“Little children, you are from God and have overcome them, for he who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4
Resources:
The Four Voices: Taking Control of the conversation in Your Head by Patrick Morley
The Four Voices – Friday Morning Bible Study with Patrick Morley
Podcast Episode 43 Why Men? With Patrick Morley
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode56
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Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
This past year we have experienced a crisis, one of the craziest I’ve seen in my lifetime. As Christians, how should we think about being prepared for a health crisis like COVID, or any other crisis? In Episode 55 of The Noble Man Podcast, Steve Hall, founder of Joseph’s Way Ministry teaches us the importance of being prepared for three types of crises: natural and manmade emergencies, legal challenges to the Christian faith, and financial crises.
The most crucial element of preparedness, according to Steve, is spiritual preparedness.
“Be prepared so that God is glorified, and we can help others in the time of crisis.”
Joseph’s Way models their teaching and strategies after Joseph in Genesis. They desire to help Christian families and churches prepare for challenges in ways that equip them to help others, not just themselves.
“Self-preservation by itself does not glorify God. He wants us to be serving and loving people well.”
One of the things that helped the early church grow the most in the second and third centuries is that Christians were some of the only people who would care for plague victims at the risk of losing their own lives, and many of them did lose their lives. “That is no small reason why the early church exploded… those Christians knew that to die was gain.”
Ultimately, Christian homes and churches need to be prepared to be lighthouses and not bunkers in times of need.
“For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.” I Timothy 4:8
Listen in, and be prepared to get prepared.
Resources:
Joseph’s Way Network: Join to sign up for email updates and announcements.
Request a Workshop: See the seminar topics we offer and request a workshop.
Essays and Links to other sites on emergency preparation
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode55
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Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16
As we explore April Wisdom on The Noble Man Podcast, we’ve got to have the money talk. In Episode 54, Randy Rowekamp, statewide director for Crown Financial Ministries and long-time friend of Noble Warriors, gives us a wise perspective when stewarding our finances.
It’s a heart issue. Out of 2,350 Bible verses regarding money and possessions, about 80% of them deal with heart issues that affect our views on money such as pride, greed, and covetousness. If we learn to think biblically about our finances, our decisions will stem from those roots.
“People’s beliefs drive their behaviors, no matter what the subject. So we want to help people transform their beliefs about money to do money God’s way… They’ll be more peaceful. They’ll be more content. They’ll be more generous.”
Randy walks us through some thought process on tithing, retirement, home-buying, budgeting and spending strategies in marriage, and real steps you can take towards financial freedom. Sound unrealistic? Randy says financial freedom is a place in life where you are free to do what God is calling you to do.
I challenge you to tune in and write down some action steps you can do today to biblically steward what’s been given to you. And check out the many resources Crown Financial has to offer including special Coronavirus resources and Money Dates for you and your spouse. No matter where you are in your journey, you can jump onto the path to solid financial ground.
And for the first 10 listeners who Like and Comment on this episode post on our Facebook page, we’ll send you a Money Map – a step-by-step guide to financial freedom!
Resources:
Randy Rowekamp: rrowekamp@crown.org
Subscribe to Randy Rowekamp’s Monthly Newsletter.
Crown Financial Ministries – Extensive resources to help guide you in your financial journey.
Crown Budget Coaching – Connect with a budget coach who can analyze your status and create a path forward.
Crown Coronavirus Resources – Helpful resources to navigate the financial impact of the pandemic.
Money Dates – Guided dates to help you and your spouse connect on the topic of your finances.
Crown Online – Access Crown studies and online tools to help you on your spiritual journey.
God Provides™ film series - NEW on the YouVersion Bible app.
Crown Money Map - Seven destinations to financial freedom.
The Easy Guide to a Budget You Love - Make (and keep) a budget that works for you and helps you reach your goals.
Spending Guides – Look for the one that comes closest to you.
Noble Warriors Financial Resources
Communication, Sex, and Money – by Ed Cole
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode54
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Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
We’re talking about April wisdom – not April fool’s – on The Noble Man Podcast Episode 53 with Dr. Paul Chipman. Mental health isn’t something most of us generally like to talk about, but most of us have struggled with negative thoughts to some degree. This episode is a must-listen, full of practical tips on recognizing those thoughts and bringing them into submission to the Word of God.
Dr. Chipman offers hope and resources as he discusses his journey from thoughts of despair and desperation to finding mental health. After a series of failures, he recognized that his identity was built on sinking sand. “I didn’t guard my mind.” Even as a successful pastor, he had built his self-image and self-esteem on things he had accomplished. It wasn’t until his worth and his work all came crashing down that he realized, “You’ll never know that Jesus is all you need until Jesus is all you got.” The seriousness of the issue had him contemplating suicide for the first time in his life. But God showed him ways to renew his mind and be transformed by memorizing and following scripture.
“It’s about controlling your thoughts rather than your thoughts controlling you.”
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” Romans 12:2
Dr. Paul’s Tips:
Recognize the “Filthy 5” triggers: FURST. These thoughts are not of God, and we must replace them.
F – Fear of the future
U – Unhealthy comparison
R – Regrets of the past
S – self-condemning thoughts
T – Temptations
Check, Challenge, Change, Reframe:
Check - What kind of thought is it of the Filthy 5? Think about what you’re thinking about.
Challenge – Is this thought true, helpful, inspiring, non-condemning, in line with scripture?
Change – Find a verse that shows what my mindset should be.
Reframe – Find the purpose in the plan.
Resources:
Dr. Paul Chipman - Cell 804-387-9129, lowbaptist@aol.com, drpchip84@gmail.com
Think Right Live Right: A 21-Day Plan to Overcome Negative Thoughts by Dr. Paul Chipman
Hope for the Home Today – Resource for Christian counseling services
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Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
This week on The Noble Man Podcast Episode 52, Mike gets to recap our recent themes with Clair Hoover, Executive Director of NCMM (National Coalition of Ministries to Men). Clair gives his perspective on the variety of ministries and strategies that can be effective in reaching men.
Clair had a set plan for his life, but God’s plan was different. “If you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” He was creating success in business and finances, but his life changed when two friends in a small accountability group pulled him aside to deal with him honestly.
“Your sons have everything but a dad.”
Reality hit him, and he didn’t like it. He avoided the group for a while, but he returned as a different man. Today, he is in business partnership with his two sons, and he dedicates most of his time to ministering to men.
Join Mike and Clair as they discuss:
Why men? Why should we invest in men?
“Because I love women and children.”
Did you know that if a man becomes a churchgoer, there’s a 93% chance his family will follow?
What are men looking for?
God designed us in his DNA. He’s looking for a cause worth dying for.
How do we reach men?
Meet them where they are, and then we can bring them up spiritually.
Clair offers some crucial encouragement to pastors who value and seek to prioritize men’s ministry even in the face of everyday pressures of full-time church ministry.
“Find great leaders and then get out of their way.”
When Jesus called his disciples in Mark 1, we see they went “immediately” – without hesitation. As you listen to Clair’s testimony of how God called him into ministry despite his reluctance, I pray you will also be emboldened to answer Jesus’ call to “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”
Resources:
NCMM – National Coalition of Ministries to Men
NCMM directory – List of men’s ministries
Clair Hoover – For more information on joining the NCMM, call (717) 682-4517
How to Disciple Men: Short and Sweet - Practical wisdom from leaders who have dedicated their lives to helping men become more like Jesus.
Promise Keepers – Building up godly men for a better tomorrow.
Christian Service Brigade – Equipping men and boys for godly leadership.
Kids Outdoor Zone – TJ Greaney and Rick Magee (Go Outside and Change a Life)
A Chosen Generation - Helping churches and families create strategies for intergenerational ministry.
Sportsman’s Church – Off the trail, on the water, and in the woods sharing the amazing grace of Jesus Christ.
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Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
“What does it mean to be a man in the 21st century? It’s the biggest evangelistic hook in the church today.”
Mike welcomes Dr. Robert Lewis to The Noble Man Podcast this week to discuss a new tool for reaching men. Dr. Lewis has been creating biblical manhood resources for decades, and he was there in the beginning at the NCMM Conference in 2004 when Mike recognized the call to men’s ministry.
Dr. Lewis had to figure manhood out for himself. Even after his ministry training, he “had all the tools to preach, teach, and do Bible study but didn’t have a clue about masculinity.” He is a pioneer when it comes to men’s ministry resources like Men’s Fraternity, 33, and now, BetterMan. Developed as an outreach tool, BetterMan emphasizes relationships over information – perfect for reaching today’s generation.
“Most ministries don’t have an outreach tool that non-Christians would want to come to. All men have an interest in masculinity.”
BetterMan is an on-ramp for young men to understand biblical masculinity, and as that is established, it introduces what the Bible says and becomes an outreach tool. We need a simple foundation of what masculinity is to build on. Dr. Lewis explains that it’s like “building a building in thin air if there is no foundation of manhood.”
We’re discussing how to reach men, and BetterMan is an effective tool for reaching and helping them find solid masculine clarity along with biblical clarity. “That’s the kind of guy who’s going to be able to stand up and be a difference-maker.”
Mike shows us a great example in Acts 16 that if we can “Help a man get to Jesus, chances are he’s going to bring his family.”
Resources:
Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis
Five Essentials to Engage Today’s Men Barna Report
The Big Baby Boomer Opportunity for the Church by Sam Rainer
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Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Mike first met Brian Doyle in 2004 at the NCMM Conference in D.C. It was Brian who made the call for 100 men to step into Men’s Ministry, and Mike answered that call. You can hear the full story on Episode 1 of The Noble Man Podcast, In the Beginning. Brian, now the National Director for the Iron Sharpens Iron National Conference Network, has been ministering to men based on the DNA God planted in his life through the Navigators – reproducing his life into others just as someone reproduced their life into him.
How Do We Reach Men? It seems the answer begins not just with what to do with men, but with how we view them.
“I’m trying to see the world through God’s eyes.”
In the beginning, God went looking for Adam when Eve sinned.
“We have to see (men) as influencers and leaders as God sees them, not just individuals.”
We need to equip and encourage the husbands in the role God gave them. God will not hold others responsible for the spiritual life of your kids. Only one man on the planet is responsible for your wife and children.
Why do we keep saying that the most important ministry we can do through the local church is investing in men? The top agenda item in the ministry of Jesus was multiplying his life into twelve men.
When men spend time with God, build into their marriage, take responsibility for their kids, become role models for others, they ultimately become ambassadors for the Kingdom.
Resources:
The Measure of a Man: Twenty Attributes of a Godly Man by Gene A. Getz – Learn more about the measurables of a man God gives us in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1.
National Coalition of Ministries to Men
“If anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife, and his children are believers and not open to the charge of debauchery or insubordination. For an overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain, but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined. He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.”
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Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
How do we reach men? Elmo Winters of Kingdom Group International has at least one answer for us in The Noble Man Podcast Episode 49.
“We are utilizing men to reach men.”
Can you think of a better way to begin than with bacon? The Kingdom Group International was birthed in 2014 to train churches in evangelism, and they’ve been serving up MUB (Men’s Unity Breakfast) since 2017 to help men tear down barriers that divide us and build bridges that bring us together.
Why? Unity is a biblical term; the unity of the body is critical. Ultimately, we are to reconcile people to Christ.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
Today more than ever we need strategies for discipleship and reconciliation. Join Mike and Elmo as they discuss how it begins with men.
“Men are God’s change agents; He’s designed us to lead.”
Resources:
- Overcoming Racial and Cultural Barriers to Disciple Men by Elmo Winters
- The Kingdom Group International
- Building the Bridge Podcast
- Men’s Unity Breakfast - Virtual
- National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM)
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Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Mike talks with Noble Warriors board member and longtime friend, Rich Babbitt, on The Noble Man Podcast Episode 48. Before we met Rich, he was already investing in men. But the studies he did and breakfasts he attended lacked resources, tools, and direction. There were activities on the calendar but no advancement in discipleship. Rich saw a gap, and asked his pastor if he could help lead. He started with just three guys, and it grew from there.
Mike encourages listers to take the lead just like Rich did.
"Lots of guys say they won’t do it with just a few. You are a fool! Be willing to start with whoever God brings . . . those may be the ones who need the wisdom you have right now. Prayerfully ask God, ‘Who should I invest in? Give me one or two I can invest in.’"
Rich began with Authentic Manhood, and it changed his life. It was biblically based with practical application specifically for men. He changed his fathering because of what he learned, and what he never received from his father, he was able to provide for his son. Until then he had been “just winging it as a husband, dad, and young adult because I didn’t have any of it.”
Listen this week to how God has redeemed Rich’s story. He can now look back at and say – if I had only known then what I know now.
He found what he was looking for through Christ and with the help of men’s discipleship.
Resources:
From Paperboy to Boomer by Rich Babbitt
Men’s Fraternity and BetterMan by Robert Lewis
Point Man by Steve Farrar
Office@NobleWarriors.org or Mike.Young@NobleWarriors.org - Email Noble Warriors for resources - Don’t wait! We can help you get launched.
Scripture:
I Corinthians 15:45 Thus it is written, “The first man Adam became a living being”, the last Adam became a life-giving spirit. But it is not the spiritual that is first but the natural, and then the spiritual.
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.
Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life.
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Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
“The issue of manhood is not going away – it unites us.”
Brian Gullins has a passion for fatherhood that has been constantly on display throughout his life and career as an educator, youth director, pastor, and program coordinator in both the public and private sectors. And thankfully for us, he’s been a workshop presenter at our The Noble Man / ISI Conferences and joins us this week on the podcast to continue our series on What Are Men Looking For? A true visionary, he challenges us to define manhood, live it out, and think multi-generationally regarding our faith and families.
You don’t want to miss the extensive gamut of wisdom he shares on these issues and more!
Why is it challenging to define manhood?
“Confusion is abundant.”
Do guys today know what manhood looks like? There are two extremes:
- Manhood has become feminized.
- Hyper pseudo-masculinity – men become unnecessarily violent.
Neither is biblical manhood, but without true guidance, people lean into one of those directions.
The Difference Between Love and Lust
“That is what has to be taught, modeled, discussed; it’s that true biblical manhood is rooted in love.”
Love gives; lust takes.
Lust is not just sexual; it is a self-serving desire. Teach your son that difference, and teach your daughter when lust is being cloaked as love. By a consistent example of fatherly love, both son and daughter will be able to discern the difference between the real love of Christ and the counterfeit.
The Church and Manhood
Where could the father of your children go to get better advice on being a dad? We don’t have enough churches ready to respond to that question.
“A lot of churches have what is a salvation model of ministry rather than a transformation model of ministry.” It all begins with salvation, but our job doesn’t end there. When a man is transformed, so is his whole family.
Legacy
“We need to have a multigenerational vision of what goes on in our family because the seed that we plant now and the prayers that we pray affect not only them but the next generation and set the stage for generations to come.”
3 Things to Lay Before the Lord:
- I would love and serve Him, and He would make me more Christlike.
- Love my wife like Christ loves the church.
- Leave a spiritual, natural, and financial inheritance for my children’s children.
Manhood as a Bridge to Evangelism and Unity
Manhood/fatherhood is a brotherhood that transcends economic, cultural, racial, and geographic boundaries. Commonness there creates an evangelistic opportunity.
It creates an opportunity to bring healing to our nation as we connect with men.
Generational Discipleship
You may think your mistakes in life disqualify you, but you still have value. Please don’t rob others of your stories, victories, and challenges.
The family is built on wisdom and strength. That indicates two generations: the younger who have strength, the older who have wisdom. When they come together it is a very powerful thing. Why am I still here? Could it be that God is not done with you yet?
What about a single mom or grandma looking to find godly examples?
When the matriarchs recognize that we need patriarchs, it gives the Lord permission to begin to move within that family. It may take a generation to get it done.
- Pray for it.
- Teach it.
- Find other models. Start with a local church that values men and will hold them accountable in a way that causes them to rise.
Key Verses:
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
Romans 10:9-10 “Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.”
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