Best The Cordrey Podcasts (2024)

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Weekly Strength 4.13: Tough Topics -- Wealth 12:25

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Send us a text Does God want you to be wealthy? If you are struggling financially, is that a sign that you are out of favor with God or lack sufficient faith in God? Or is being wealthy sinful? The writings of one of the richest men ever, Solomon, provide answers. This week’s Bible passage: Luke 12:13-21 Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks o…

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Weekly Strength 4.12: Tough Topics -- Theology 14:53

8d ago14:53

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Send us a text How important is it for a Christian to have sound theology? Isn’t it enough simply to demonstrate Christ-like love to others? This week’s Bible passage: 2 Timothy 3:12-17 Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources: Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Strength fo…

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Weekly Strength 4.11: Tough Topics -- Social Justice 13:37

4d ago13:37

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Send us a text The term “social justice” has become a politically charged term that divides Christians, especially Protestants. Evangelicals accuse mainline Protestants of sacrificing bedrock biblical beliefs to achieve cultural goals; mainline Protestants respond that the best way to demonstrate Christ's love is to meet people’s physical and socia…

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The Redemptive Power of Humor with Josh Mancuso 57:48

10d ago57:48

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Send us a text In two years, he’s gone from virtually obscurity to having 450,000 followers, collaborating with major universities, and being featured on ESPN and CBS Sports. All because his videos – most of which poke fun at the college football powerhouses and their fanbases – make people laugh. Wanting to make people laugh is what persuaded Josh…

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Weekly Strength 4.10: Tough Topics -- Race 14:39

11d ago14:39

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Send us a text In the days of Jesus, Jews hated Samaritans. And the feeling was mutual. Animosity between the two groups had existed for centuries. But why? How did Jesus deal with it? And what does that mean for us today? This week's Bible passage: 1 Peter 2:4-12 Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, stu…

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Why One Men's Ministry Is Thriving 48:31

16d ago48:31

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Send us a text Christian men of all ages are struggling, and fewer than 10 percent of American churches offer an effective ministry for their men. But a men’s discipleship ministry called CLC – Christ Led Communities – is thriving in churches across the U.S. and in pockets around the world, including China. What’s behind CLC’s success? Contact: Mik…

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Weekly Strength 4.09: Tough Topics -- Pride 12:57

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Send us a text Is pride good or bad? Many would argue that, pride – especially healthy pride – is good. In a radio address, C.S. Lewis expressed a different opinion. This week's Bible passage: Luke 18:9-14 Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources: Chris Bolinger’s other devotiona…

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Men’s Discipleship: Big vs. Small Church with Travis Edgar and Ronnie Cordrey 50:10

1M ago50:10

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Send us a text Effective men’s discipleship is critical to the health of every church, whatever its size. Travis Edgar leads a small, Free Methodist church in a rural Pennsylvania town. Ronnie Cordrey leads men’s ministry at one of the largest churches in America. While their approaches are very different, both men have learned that men’s disciples…

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Weekly Strength 4.08: Tough Topics -- Politics 12:20

1M ago12:20

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Send us a text To make the world a better place, many people turn to politics. That’s because the decisions and actions of government leaders can have a significant impact on some things that can improve the lives of some people. As Christians, however, we need to be careful that our political involvement does not overshadow our primary mission. Th…

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The Redemptive Value of Bitcoin Mining with Luke Broyles 30:27

1M ago30:27

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Send us a text Luke Broyles talks with me about the redemptive value of Bitcoin mining and the significance of self-custody through the Bitcoin Advisors. #BitcoinAdvisors: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/lukebroyles #BlockWare Solutions #BitcoinMining: https://www.blockwaresolutions.com/ Learn more about #RedemptiveEconomics here... https://r…

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Weekly Strength 4.07: Tough Topics -- Masculinity 13:12

1M ago13:12

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Send us a text Jesus was not only the perfect man but also the perfect model of manhood. To translate the example of Jesus to their own lives, men need help from their Christian brothers. The problem is that most men don’t have any Christian brothers. Today’s Christian men are attempting to follow Jesus without a single man to walk beside them on t…

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Weekly Strength 4.06: Tough Topics -- Integrity 14:41

2M ago14:41

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Send us a text I marvel at the integrity of the early Christians. But I also have good examples of integrity in my own life. One man who demonstrated integrity throughout his life was my dad. I learned many things from his example, including these two: (1) play by the rules and (2) honor your commitments. This week’s Bible passage: Proverbs 2:1-8 W…

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Why Serving Others Is Essential with Brett Baker 1:03:35

2M ago1:03:35

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Send us a text Brett Baker was on a self-destructive path until he joined the military, which gave him discipline, structure, and goals. It wasn't until he was medically retired from the military, however, that Brett discovered his true purpose: serving others. In this interview, Brett explains how putting other people first and maximizing their su…

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Weekly Strength 4.05: Tough Topics -- Failure 17:29

2M ago17:29

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Send us a text Byner took a handoff, powered past the Broncos' line, and headed for the goal line to tie the game. But he was stripped of the ball at the two-yard line, and the Browns lost. Byner’s name is forever linked with that play, known simply as “The Fumble.” Browns fans couldn’t forgive Byner, and after one more season Cleveland traded him …

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Finding Wholeness in God with Singer/Songwriter Joel Hanson 48:16

2M ago48:16

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Send us a text The Hebrew word "shalom" appears 237 times in the Old Testament. The usual translation is "peace", but the word also means completeness or wholeness. Both the Old Testament and the New Testament make it clear that true peace -- true wholeness -- comes only from God. In the second part of our two-part interview with Joel Hanson, he dr…

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Weekly Strength 4.04: Tough Topics -- Equality 13:39

2M ago13:39

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Send us a text In Jesus's time, there was no concept of equality in the Roman Empire or in Jewish society. So where did Jesus stand on the issue of equality? How did he instruct his followers? How do his words and actions apply to us today, nearly 2,000 years later? This week’s Bible passage: Galatians 3:26-29 Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 W…

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The Value of Restoring a Brother with Singer/Songwriter Joel Hanson 44:21

2M ago44:21

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Send us a text When a Christian leader sins, we expect him to step down and, essentially, disappear. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul instructs us to restore those caught in sin, using a spirit of gentleness. Does restoration mean restoring one to leadership? To the same leadership role? Joel Hanson experienced that type of restoration. Hear hi…

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Weekly Strength 4.03: Tough Topics -- Divorce 12:22

2M ago12:22

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Send us a text Most Christian churches face a shortage of men, with women accounting for 60 percent or more of typical worship attendance. So why do churches seem to go out of their way to alienate men who are divorced? Church leaders respond that they simply are following and applying biblical principles. But are they? This week’s Bible passage: M…

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When You Follow God's Call . . . and Fail with Warren Mainard of IMPACT Players 1:06:57

3M ago1:06:57

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Send us a text After 17 years of successful youth ministry in Texas and South Carolina, Warren Mainard heard a call from God. His wife heard it, too. The call was to take their two children, move to Seattle, and plant a church there. It took Warren three years to get church attendance to 100. Then came 2016, and political turmoil tore apart the sma…

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Weekly Strength 4.02: Tough Topics -- Death 13:00

3M ago13:00

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Send us a text Jesus knew that, in a few minutes, he was going to raise Lazarus from the dead. And yet, when Jesus saw Mary weeping for her dead brother, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And when he arrived at the tomb, he wept. Jesus wept. Why? Billy Graham had an answer. This…

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Challenging Your Own Ideas on Race with David Bowens 49:43

3M ago49:43

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Send us a text In 1960, Martin Luther King, Jr. called 11 a.m. on Sunday morning the most segregated hour in Christian America. Today, the issue of race continues to polarize and divide American Christians. How is God calling us, as men, to engage with this issue? We sat down with David Bowens, an African-American worship leader at a predominantly …

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Weekly Strength 4.01: Tough Topics -- Addiction 11:08

3M ago11:08

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Send us a text Restore Addiction Recovery not only helps men defeat their addictions but also equips them for full-time employment and prepares them to thrive in the real world. That’s the world where they have failed so many times in the past. But then again, so have we. This week's Bible passage: Matthew 11:25-30 Weekly Strength podcast resource:…

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Divorce and Christian Men 55:30

3M ago55:30

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Send us a text When a man goes through a divorce, it’s like a bomb has exploded in his life. Everything is affected, including his identity, his dreams and plans, his relationships, his finances, and his physical, emotional, and spiritual health. If he is a Christian, then he expects to find support and help from other men in his church. Instead, h…

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Weekly Strength 3.13: Big Topics -- Time 12:25

3M ago12:25

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Send us a text God is not bound by the constraints of time. But we are. We wish we weren't. That’s why manipulating time is a recurring theme in films. But our time on earth, as short as it may be, is just the beginning . . . because we live forever. This week's Bible passage: 2 Corinthians 4:13-18 Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Stre…

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The Value of Getting in the Mud with Mike McDonald of The Bible Project 37:14

3M ago37:14

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Send us a text He got his first job when he was 10. At 14, he took his 12-year-old brother to Beijing for six weeks to attend a conference. He graduated high school early, left home, and at age 17 started running a retail store. At 19, he went to Turkey to “find himself” and came back a Christian. Since then, he’s done restaurant management, starte…

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Weekly Strength 3.12: Big Topics -- Teamwork 14:02

3M ago14:02

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Send us a text In life, you often team up with your closest friends. In a crisis, however, a team may be formed from total strangers. When one of the Apollo 13 spacecraft’s oxygen tanks exploded, the lives of three astronauts suddenly were in the hands of their teammates: flight controllers and engineers 200,000 miles away. This week's Bible passag…

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Pursuing Redemptive Economic Activities with Mike Hatch 1:03:10

4M ago1:03:10

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Send us a text A key part of Christian leadership is managing our finances in a way that honors God. But God calls us to more than just sound money management, says Mike Hatch. In fact, God challenges us to ensure that all our economic activities -- at work, at home, at the store, and everywhere else -- contribute to God's redemptive purposes. In t…

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Weekly Strength 3.11: Big Topics -- Strength 12:38

4M ago12:38

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Send us a text Research shows that past adversity can help you persevere in the face of current stress. And that makes sense, because perseverance requires strength, and adversity makes you stronger. Just ask anyone who lifts weights. This week's Bible passage: Psalm 46 Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperbac…

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Getting More out of the Bible with David Instone-Brewer 45:25

4M ago45:25

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Send us a text Even if you're reading the Bible every day, you may be missing -- or misunderstanding -- some of what it says. Bible expert David Instone-Brewer recommends putting yourself in the place of the first Christians. By reading the Bible through the eyes of the people for whom it was first written, you'll better understand the meaning of t…

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Weekly Strength 3.10: Big Topics -- Reward 16:32

4M ago16:32

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Send us a text At the end of Field of Dreams, Ray finally loses his cool. He has sacrificed a great deal and wants to know how he'll be rewarded. Is it wrong for a Christian to ask about reward? You know that you'll have eternal life in heaven. But what about here on earth? How did Jesus answer that question? This week's Bible passage: Matthew 6:1-…

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Redemptive Economics of Pittsburgh with Mike Hatch, Truth At Work Chapter President 24:16

4M ago24:16

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Send us a text Mike Hatch is launching a new Pittsburgh-focused podcast this fall and we wanted to take a moment to share the introductory episode with you. Since many of you (our listeners) are from Pittsburgh, we would love to get your feedback and input about this new endeavor. The purpose of this new podcast is to promote a more sustainable, ki…

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Weekly Strength 3.09: Big Topics -- Restoration 12:52

4M ago12:52

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Send us a text What’s your favorite Bible translation? Does it really matter which one you choose? Sometimes it does. In fact, the translation – or mistranslation – of a single word of the Bible can make a big difference. It may even skew your view of God in a critical area, such as restoration. This week's Bible passage: Job 42:10-17 Podcast resou…

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Pursuing Christ to Battle Addictions with Dan Gregory 1:01:49

4M ago1:01:49

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Send us a text One of every 10 American adults struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. Dan Gregory isn’t one of them. But his son was, so Dan learned all he could about addiction treatment. What he found was a broken system with few options other than short-term outpatient programs that have a poor track record of keeping addicts clean. So…

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Weekly Strength 3.08: Big Topics -- Repentance 11:03

4M ago11:03

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Send us a text If Jesus is the Good Shepherd, then what are we? That's right: we're the sheep. And like real sheep, we have a tendency to wander . . . even when we're in the perfect environment, the green pasture to which our shepherd has led us. This week's Bible passage: Luke 15:1-10 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperbac…

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Digging Deep to Overcome Isolation with Donnie Gray 43:12

4M ago43:12

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Send us a text If you glance at the homepage for the ministry he co-founded, you may think it’s just another men’s study. You’d be wrong. When the COVID pandemic isolated men in the heart of Pittsburgh, Donnie Gray co-founded Digging Deep Ministries to provide a place where men could meet, be open, and be vulnerable to discuss real-life issues such…

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Weekly Strength 3.07: Big Topics -- Priorities 14:47

5M ago14:47

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Send us a text Faced with a choice between something that is urgent and something that is important, you're likely to do the urgent one. When you make that same choice over and over, you find that you rarely, if ever, have time for what's truly important. The problem isn’t a lack of time or even a lack of effort. The problem is priorities. By setti…

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Grow Your Men . . . and Your Church Will Grow with David Murrow 51:52

5M ago51:52

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Send us a text The key to sustained church growth is reaching and discipling men, says David Murrow. His first book, Why Men Hate Going to Church, has sold over 200,000 copies because it "calls the church back to men" and provides practical steps on attracting and retaining men. David's latest initiative, the Online Preaching Coach, trains pastors …

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Weekly Strength 3.06: Big Topics -- Mission 12:58

5M ago12:58

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Send us a text When they reached Emmaus, Cleopas and his friend asked Jesus to stay with them. But Jesus left. 40 days later, Jesus ascended to heaven, leaving all his followers behind, staring at the sky. His leaving was the best thing for them. And for us. It forced all of us to pursue a new mission. This week's Bible passage: Isaiah 40:1-11 Podc…

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Punching Men in the Face for Jesus with Shane Manney of 5 Stones Fight Club 55:37

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Send us a text He’s leading missions trips to deliver humanitarian aid and provide trauma medical training in some of the world’s most challenging environments, including Iraq, Ghana, and Nepal. In The States, he’s taking on the absence of young men (ages 18-35) in the church. His headquarters: a fight club eight miles from Hershey, Pennsylvania. A…

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Weekly Strength 3.05: Big Topics -- Hope 15:39

5M ago15:39

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Send us a text The Bible tells us that hope, real hope, never disappoints. But what if you're in prison, and you've lost all hope? Eric Genuis has visited 1,000 prisons. To every one of them, he's brought hope . . . in a surprising way. This week's Bible passage: Psalm 33:16-22 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study…

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Answering God's Call to Prison Ministry with Cru's David Derry 48:39

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Send us a text At first, he dragged his feet. Minister to guys in prison? He wasn’t trained for that. God should tap someone else, someone with special skills and experience. But God changed David Derry’s attitude by changing his heart. After all, God sent his Son to die for everyone. Including thieves. And murderers. And other guys in prison. Mini…

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Weekly Strength 3.04: Big Topics -- Forgiveness 14:18

5M ago14:18

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Send us a text Why should you forgive other people? Jesus gave us a very clear reason: if you don’t, then God won't forgive you. But there's another good reason: it sets a prisoner free. That prisoner is you. This week's Bible passage: Colossians 3:11-14 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources:…

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The Story Behind the Film "Unsung Hero" with Writer/Director Richard Ramsey 54:27

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Send us a text A little over a decade ago, as he was struggling with a crisis in his faith, Richard Ramsey was given the opportunity to write and direct a feature film that presented the life of Solomon in a modern-day context. He threw himself into the project and delivered what he thought was a solid film, The Song. When it lasted only two weeks …

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Weekly Strength 3.03: Big Topics -- Faith 13:30

5M ago13:30

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Send us a text Jesus said that, if you have a tiny amount of faith -- faith like a grain of mustard seed -- then you can tell a mountain to throw itself into the sea, and it will happen. So, why aren’t you moving mountains in your own life? Do you lack the faith? This week's Bible passage: Hebrews 12:1-3 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for M…

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Mastering Soul Care with Greg Woodard 1:01:05

6M ago1:01:05

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Send us a text What are you doing to take care of your soul? After 14 years as a Navy Chaplain and stints as a pastor in an addiction recovery program and local church settings, Greg Woodard has found that caring for your soul is the key to long-term effectiveness. Soul care involves not just having a healthy spiritual life but also developing cons…

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Weekly Strength 3.02: Big Topics -- Evil 11:19

6M ago11:19

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Send us a text Evil can be difficult to recognize and even tougher to fight. A big part of the battle occurs in the spiritual realm, and most of us are not intimately familiar with that place. Fortunately, we have powerful allies, and God has equipped us for battle alongside them. This week's Bible passage: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Podcast resource: 5…

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HIGHLIGHTS: Building Trust by Being Real with David Dusek of Rough Cut Men 36:33

6M ago36:33

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Send us a text For nearly two decades, David Dusek has been speaking to and speaking with men around the world. Men want and need authentic friendships with other men, says David, but most men are afraid to open up about what's really going on in their lives. In these highlights from a 2022 interview with David, he explains that, to build trust wit…

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Weekly Strength 3.01: Big Topics -- Courage 12:29

6M ago12:29

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Send us a text 40 days after Jesus rose from the dead, he gave his disciples a radical mission that would be opposed by nearly everyone. Then Jesus ascended to heaven, leaving his closest followers -- a ragtag group of ordinary young men -- without a leader. How would these followers gain the courage to fulfill their mission? This week's Bible pass…

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Finding Strength in Your True Identity in Christ with Tim Brown 59:10

6M ago59:10

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Send us a text Tim Brown has worked with many successful men. Men who are movers and shakers in their communities. Men with power and platforms and influence. These men are in positions of leadership, but most of them are not leading – or, at least, not leading well. They have few or no close friends and no real accountability. And they are miserab…

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Weekly Strength 2.13: The Nature of God -- Will 11:02

6M ago11:02

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Send us a text Every time we say the Lord’s Prayer, we ask for God’s will to be done, on earth as it is in heaven. So what is God’s will? Specifically, what is His will for you? This week's Bible passage: 2 Peter 3:8-10 Podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide) Other resources: Chris Bolinger’s other devotional:…

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