Every man aspires to be known & respected by his family and others. Join Noble Warriors’ Founder, Mike Young, & guests for wisdom & insights on how to follow Jesus’ example and live out Noble Manhood.
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May 27, 2021
May 27, 2021
50 min
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
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Apr 22, 2021
Apr 22, 2021
51 min
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
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Apr 13, 2021
Apr 13, 2021
53 min
“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
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Apr 6, 2021
Apr 6, 2021
49 min
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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Mar 30, 2021
Mar 30, 2021
46 min
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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Mar 23, 2021
Mar 23, 2021
50 min
“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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Mar 17, 2021
Mar 17, 2021
42 min
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.”
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode50
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Mar 12, 2021
Mar 12, 2021
39 min
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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Mar 4, 2021
Mar 4, 2021
38 min
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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Feb 23, 2021
Feb 23, 2021
41 min
“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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Feb 18, 2021
Feb 18, 2021
48 min
We get to take advantage of the perspective of our own Student Ministries Pastor this week to continue discussing “What are Men Looking For?”
Mike Camire has attended Parkway Baptist Church since its second Sunday, and he has served full-time there for 13 years. He also serves as the statewide Student Ministries Strategist at the SBC of Virginia, and we are grateful for the role he has played in discipling our kids.
In working with Gen Z kids (born 1999-2015), he’s seen firsthand how culture is trying to define manhood in different ways through entertainment, sports figures, and social media. Young people are trying to figure out what it means to be a man or woman of God.
These kids are open to spiritual things because of cultural events. They’re asking why? What is the purpose? Where do I go when experiencing tough times? How do we disciple the largest generation when only 4% have a biblical worldview, and only 19% of churched kids have a desire to live that out?
Listen for tips like these and more:
It Starts at Home
Mike talks about the impact it made on him to see his dad come to Christ when he was seven years old.
“Dads, when your kids see you obey Christ, it’s burned in their brains forever. It’s a huge milestone for them.”
“Grasping it at home and living it out at home – I think that is a huge disconnect. Because in the church we can define manhood all we want, and we can disciple that way, but If it is not grasped and lived out at home in front of them, it is a big disconnect.”
The biggest communicator is love, intentional time. Let them know you love them. Point them back to scripture. Love them through what they go through as Christ has loved you through what you have been through.
Feel like you’ve messed up too much to make an impact?
Mike says, “Press on – I need you.”
“Not a day in your life has been wasted in preparing you for what you’re doing.” Brian Autry
“It’s only wasted when I don’t yield myself to Him and give Him the opportunity to use it for his glory and to draw others to Him. God brought you out of that so you can pour that back into someone else; that’s the point of a testimony. Don’t let the enemy use that as a crutch.”
The Importance of Defining Biblical Manhood
“If we haven’t been discipled to have a robust and bulletproof definition of what manhood is and to be able to articulate and live that out, we don’t have anything to give to kids, so we end up just kind of letting them follow the current of culture, and we don’t like that but we don’t know how to come against it.”
Nail the definition down and live it out so you can pass it on.
Resources:
New Data on Gen Z—Perceptions of Pressure, Anxiety and Empowerment
Mike Camire, Pastor of Next Gen Ministry (Studentz / College & Young Professionals): mcamire@parkwayfamily.org
When David’s time to die drew near, he commanded Solomon his son, saying, “I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show yourself a man, and keep the charge of the LORD your God, walking in his ways and keeping his statutes, his commandments, his rules, and his testimonies, as it is written in the Law of Moses, that you may prosper in all that you do and wherever you turn, that the LORD may establish his word that he spoke concerning me, saying, ‘If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness with all their heart and with all their soul, you shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.’ 1 Kings 2:1-4
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Feb 8, 2021
Feb 8, 2021
43 min
“When David’s time to die drew near, he commanded Solomon his son, saying, ‘I am about to go the way of all the earth. Be strong, and show yourself a man.’” 1 Kings 2:2
What does it mean to show yourself a man? Manhood is confused and corrupted in our culture and our time. Many young men (and young women) are uncertain about what manhood is and are fearful to explore the topic because of the stigma of toxic masculinity.
In Episode 45, we talk with 4 Gen Z young men to wrestle with what manhood is and what these young men are looking for. Their discussion is an encouragement and a challenge for men to form more intergenerational bonds. Even as they study the Word together, they are open and hungry to engage with more experienced men and to learn from their victories and their mistakes. They express a desire to learn from the older man what he wishes he knew when he was younger.
They also share advice for young fathers from the perspective of what has meant a lot to them or what they wish they had.
- Invest early and often.
- Guide and provide wisdom from your past experience – things you messed up or things you have done well.
- Cultivate an environment of trust, and provide a safe space to lean into you for understanding and love.
Talking about manhood is one of the best evangelical hooks of our time.
Society’s understanding of manhood is often warped and counter to what Christ shows us. Even with the true biblical definition of manhood, we cannot do it in our own strength. We need to lean into Jesus for his guidance and lean into other men who are pursuing Christ and who will point you back to Jesus and the Word when things get rough.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” John 10:10
“Living out biblical manhood is part of the abundant life.”
Resources:
Authentic Manhood – 33 The Series
View Show Notes: NobleWarriors.org/episode45
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Jan 28, 2021
Jan 28, 2021
34 min
Dr. Joe Martin, Founder & Creator of RealMenConnect.com, joins the podcast this week to talk about why we should be investing in men. Dr. Joe’s story of God working in his life is one of the most compelling that I’ve listened to personally.
He overcame a challenging childhood, and on the outside, his life displayed success after success. On the inside, like many men who “ain’t been taught,” he was at a loss when it came to knowing what it means to be a man. After losing a marriage due to personal failures, godly men came into his life to disciple him.
He felt as many men do, “Who do I tell and admit I don’t know what I’m doing or how to be a man?
“Men are struggling. Men are frustrated. They want to win at what matters most and the battles they have to fight every day.”
“Men want to do better, but not every man is equipped in how to do better.”
Dr. Martin gives practical strategies on how to build the Kingdom through the progression of fellowship, to brotherhood, then discipleship, and finally disciple-making.
“Go smaller so you can grow bigger.”
We must be Kingdom-focused rather than church-focused in the sense that we want to build the Kingdom for the glory of God rather than build churches for the glory of men. Pray about what God wants us to do to invest in men in our churches to grow in maturity and to see the Kingdom grow.
“No good man can become a great man without the help of a godly man.”
Resources:
Dr. Joe’s testimony at Real Men Connect
The Noble Man Invests in Faithful Men [Podcast Ep. 31 with Bernie Ritterbush]
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Rend Collective - Build Your Kingdom Here
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Jan 19, 2021
Jan 19, 2021
42 min
“Evangelism without discipleship is cruel.”
Why it is worthy to invest in men? Patrick Morley tells the tale of two men who stepped into the church seeking answers. One man, Patrick’s father, was met with friendliness, but there was no discipleship in what a godly man, husband, and father should be. The other man, Patrick, was met with readiness and a plan to guide him toward biblical manhood. The difference affected their lives, the lives of their families for generations to come, and the lives of men around them for eternity.
Patrick gives 4 things to think about that holy moment when a man reaches for that front door.
- The sanctity of that moment – all the prayers that went into getting him there.
- How God has been sovereignly orchestrating the events of his life to bring him to that point.
- How challenging it is to swallow his pride and admit he needs help.
- All the spiritual forces working to prevent that moment from happening.
He also discusses 4 questions for a church to have an intentional plan and be prepared when a man walks through that door.
- Why did he come?
- What problems is he hoping to solve?
- What does he need from us?
- How can we provide that?
The church was ready for him.
“The difference was the DNA of the two churches. Mine and my dad’s DNA was the same.”
Resources:
The Man in the Mirror: Solving the 24 Problems Men Face by Patrick Morley
Other Resources by Patrick Morley
No Man Left Behind – Strategies for discipleship for every man
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Jan 14, 2021
Jan 14, 2021
49 min
We break the mold this week in The Noble Man Podcast as we discuss our theme Why Men with a panel of ladies, all wives and mothers of sons in different phases of life.
Guys – don’t tune this one out! This episode will help equip you as husbands to “live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.” 1 Peter 3:7
Why women? They love their husbands, and they are raising young men, and we want to do a better job speaking of interest and value to women when it comes to the men in their lives.
This well-rounded discussion will give you perspective on what your wives might be thinking when you want to take the reins of leadership but may not be confident where to begin. Invite your wives to listen in as we discuss with Elaine, Sarah, and Hollie why they value the church strategically and intentionally investing in men.
Key Points:
- Women in the church have more opportunities for extra classes and instruction, easier to get discipleship.
- We don’t hand boys off to men as rite of passage anymore.
- Who’s not there in church? Women often say, “I wish my husband would come” or “I’m tired and I wish my husband would lead our family.”
- Men often say, “I know I should lead, but I don’t know how.”
- “If we focus on men, we are repairing the dam of brokenness.”
- It’s an “upstream” ministry, the damage in society begins to be fixed when we minister to men.
- What does it look like to be a man that leads well? Women prosper.
- Celebrate when your husband is going in the direction of the Lord.
- Here’s a tip, men. According to our ladies, women find it appealing when you lead. “It’s a nice day for everybody.”
- The narrative of the garden is authority, rebellion, submission. As women we have the privilege of reflecting the gospel.
Key Verse:
We must build up to mature manhood the body of Christ so we are not blown up by the winds of culture.
“Until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.” Ephesians 4:13-14
Resources:
Bringing Up Boys by Dr. James Dobson
Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis
For Men Only and For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn
How Women Help Men Find God by Robert Murrow
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge
5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son by Vicki Courtney
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Jan 7, 2021
Jan 7, 2021
39 min
Welcome, 2021!
It’s a brand-new year, and it’s Season 2 of The Noble Man Podcast. We are kicking off January with the question, “Why Men?”
“There will never be revival or reformation until it starts in households.”
Why men’s ministry? Why invest in men? The short answer according to Carlton McLeod of Calvary Reformation Church in Chesapeake, VA is “because that’s the formula God gave us.” He reveals his story of successfully growing a church plant and then realizing they needed to take a new, radical direction.
He went back to the Bible to look for a better way: preaching the gospel, the sufficiency of scripture, family environment, and tools for fulfilling responsibility.
“Pastor, trust God’s word . . .say it with love, say it with clarity, but say it with boldness, and by all means, say it.”
“And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.” Ephesians 4:11-13
Even mentioning the word manhood can put a bad taste in some mouths. But when we understand the biblical foundation for manhood, we will spit out the bitter definition the world might have us believe and follow the model of perfect manhood, Jesus Christ. True manhood is the antithesis of toxic masculinity.
Join us as we begin to flip the societal norm on its head and build the solid foundation of biblical manhood in 2021.
“Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 11:1
Resources:
The Playbook by Carlton McLeod
Family Driven Faith by Voddie Baucham
Family Shepherds by Voddie Baucham
A Theology of the Family by Scott T. Brown (FREE eBook here)
Church and Family Life - Resources on strengthening households and the efficiency of Scripture
Contact Carlton McLeod for additional resources.
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Dec 22, 2020
Dec 22, 2020
12 min
In this special edition episode, Mike takes a look back over this past year. He celebrates the podcast and our top episodes, as well as discusses what we experienced in 2020 and what we look forward to in 2021.
Top Episodes of 2020:
- The first episode is still the most popular: Leading Through the Coronavirus: 3 ‘Ls’ for Men [Podcast Ep. 2]
- For the top most downloaded episodes, as well as top blog posts, videos and more, check out 2020: A Year in Review.
Be prayerful about the 2021 season. We believe there is a lot of work to do.
- Our theme for 2021 is Building a Foundation for Biblical Manhood.
- And we will begin in January by discussing the question, "Why men? Why invest in men?" We will have pastors and leaders, both local and nation-wide, join us on the podcast.
- Challenge: Could you make it a goal to work toward every man in your church being connected to other men?
- Additionally, we will develop content that will speak to our female audience and encourage them as well.
- We've beefed up our studio and look forward to airing video of our podcast episodes. Almost $1,700 was raised in our Giving Tuesday campaign for the podcast, and if you'd like to make a donation to this effort, just make a note in your donation and the funds will be put toward the podcast studio.
Thank You.
We always talked about doing a podcast, and Coronavirus simply sped that process up.
We are nearing 5,000 downloads, and we thank you for listening faithfully, commenting on episodes and encouraging us.
Merry Christmas. We pray blessings on you, your family, and your flock.
The noble man makes noble plans, and by noble deeds he stands. Isaiah 32:8
Finish 2020 strong and join us next week as we have some fun hearing from the Young boys.
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Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
51 min
“How can we get the most out of what we’ve been given? We wanted to make the best of it.”
We continue our series on The Noble Man Makes Noble Plans with three men in different life stages. Each offers insights on how to redeem the losses of 2020 and finish strong with a focus on launching the new year well. My bet is you’ll relate to at least one of these guys.
There’s Zach, who is finishing up college at Virginia Tech, launching a new career in the United States Navy as a flight officer, and getting ready for marriage all at the same time.
A little further down life’s road is Chris, who’s been married for nine years and has five kids with one on the way. He is serving as a police officer during one of the most tumultuous times our nation has faced in modern years and shares how he’s seen God through his experience.
We also gain wisdom from Mike Montgomery who served for twenty-three years in the United States Air Force and is now on staff with Cru at Virginia Tech. Married for 50 years, he helps mentor guys like Zach and launch the next generation of leaders across the globe.
Leaders are readers, and every man has a responsibility to lead. First, lead yourself well. Begin with the Word, and check out the resources these guys recommend.
Resources:
A Simple Way to Pray by Archie Parrish
The Prayer of the Lord by R.C. Sproul
Finally Free by Heath Lambert
The Meaning of Marriage: Facing the Complexities of Commitment with the Wisdom of God by Tim Keller
A Bible Reading Strategy for the New Year by Chuck Lawless
Disciplines of a Godly Man by Kent Hughes
Knowing God by J.I. Packer
‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ And Other Misleading Advice to Young Husbands by Greg Morse of desiringGod.org
Not Safe, But Good The Men We Desperately Need Today by Greg Morse of desiringGod.org
1 Peter 5:10
And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
Colossians 2:8-9
See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits[a] of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily.
“You can crisis-proof and pandemic-proof the church by investing strategically in men, helping men to connect with God’s Word so they can lead their families well and connect with other men who can sharpen and shape each other.”
If you are not connected with some other men in a regular meeting time . . . that might need to be a critical resolution for you in 2020.
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Dec 17, 2020
Dec 17, 2020
43 min
If you started out the year with some plans, any plans, no doubt 2020 has altered those in some way. Mike talks with a few of his Wise Guys about how they’ve handled some of the challenges of this year's twists and turns, as well as some of the unexpected blessings. Then the men face forward to the coming new year to wrestle with some key questions.
With the uncertainty that 2021 holds, where do your security, peace, and comfort come from?
How do we effectively make plans to lead our families when they might be thwarted once again?
Find out some practical ways we can finish 2020 strong and launch 2021 with intent, direction, and confidence. Let’s be an example that our families can follow because we are following Christ.
Key Scriptures:
- Isaiah 32:8 “But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand.”
- Proverbs 16:9 “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”
- Colossians 3 “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.”
Challenge:
Many things changed in 2020, and some of them are here to stay. But some things also remain the same, one of which is that men need connection. We need to make sure we don’t isolate.
Here’s a challenge for 2021: Make sure every guy in your church is connected with other guys in 2021. When, where, and how we do that might be different, but we can make it work.
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Dec 4, 2020
Dec 4, 2020
53 min
Nick, Jonathan, Kylan and Jeff make up a small group of guys who meet weekly. This week they join Mike in the Noble Warriors office for a great conversation about noble manhood.
The noble man makes noble plans and by noble plans he stands. Isaiah 32:8
Noble Manhood – honesty, intentionality, Men’s Fraternity definition of Manhood: Reject Passivity, Accept Responsibility, Lead Courageously, Invest Eternally
2020 Challenges
- Disunity in many areas of life, even/especially the church.
- Focus on things vs. spiritual issues. Loss of focus on the Lord. Distractions.
- 2020 has been a blessing for some…
How has God used the challenges of 2020 for good?
- Ongoing connection with this small group. Looking out for each other, praying for each other
- Business opportunity development
- Time with family prompted me to lead my family better
- Genuine connection with other guys.
- Sin has been exposed. Marital and identity issues came to light. This is a good thing. We were able to help people in pain. The Lord used isolation to expose… this is God’s grace.
- COVID has been especially challenging. Many job descriptions changed radically. Opened the door for much creativity. In some cases, we were able to focus on ministry vs. events.
How will you finish 2020 strong?
- Focus on a future family… Care for my employees and bring Jesus to the workplace.
- I can’t leave it to the church to Jesus-up my family. I have to step up as a spiritual leader in my home. Bring Christ as the center of our home… Bring the Jesus Juice! Intentionality.
- This is important in homes with both younger and older kids.
- Finish what you started investing in others this year! Don’t lose momentum.
- Don’t leave anything lagging from 2020. Finish the job so you can start strong in 2021.
- Personal connections and invitations are critical… be brave and bold, even reach out to your pastor!
What will you do to launch 2021 well with 2020 wisdom and perspective? What’s your plan?
- Make plans but be willing to have my steps directed by the Lord. Proverbs 16:9
- Be comfortable being uncomfortable. I learn in tough situations.
- Pour scripture into the hearts of my kids… and myself. Jesus is the only constant. Hebrews 13:8. Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Ephesians 4: Make sure Jesus is known… not my opinion. Maintain the unity of the Spirit.
- Listen to the Lord about my future. Be intentional in hearing from the Lord.
Key Verses:
Genesis 50:20 – As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive as they are today.
Proverbs 16:9 – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Hebrews 13:8 – Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9 – And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
Ephesians 4:2-3 – with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
Resources:
Authentic Manhood 33 The Series
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