Your Online Preaching Coach — guest: David Murrow
A lot of pastors think online preaching doesn’t matter that much. They’re focused on getting real people into their real churches — not some cyber-campus in the Metaverse. But here’s what many pastors don’t realize: online sermons are their church’s welcome center.
Weekly Strength 2.04: The Nature of God — Greatness
In today’s Christianity, we like to recognize and celebrate the goodness of God. God truly is good. But God also is great. The greatness of God is awesome, but it can be intimidating and even frightening. In fact, God's greatness is so overpowering that it makes Him unapproachable. Thankfully, God provided a solution.
Avoiding the Trap of Pride | Chris Bolinger
Our guest today is best-selling author and podcaster, Chris Bolinger. In addition to his duties as the co-host of the Throwing Mountains podcast, Chris is the author of the popular devotional titled, Daily Strength for Men -- which has sold over 300,000 copies.
Healing from Trauma and Tragedy — guest: Dr. Tim Murphy
Trauma is shockingly common among men, but most of us don't recognize it in our own lives, and this can create tremendous drag on our efforts to lead well.
Weekly Strength 2.03: The Nature of God — Grace
When Jesus explained the parable of the sower, he didn’t explain why the sower in the parable throws the seed everywhere rather than just on the good soil.
Weekly Strength 2.02: The Nature of God — Father
You've heard the parable of the prodigal son before. Probably lots of times. Everyone loves the story. Right? Jesus's audience didn't. They hated it. It made them angry. Find out why.
Self-Mastery in a World Unhinged — guest: Aaron Renn
Writer and consultant Aaron Renn helps us understand the significance of self-mastery in the life of a man. As men who are grounded in Christ, we have no need for fear or vitriol. By mastering self-control and integrity, we can be a stabilizing influence in our culture, both online and in the real world.
Weekly Strength 1.11: God in the Day-to-Day — Suffering
We’re supposed to rejoice in our sufferings? Seriously? That’s absurd. When we experience suffering or see someone else suffering, we want the suffering to end. Now.
Weekly Strength 2.01: The Nature of God — Cornerstone
Jesus's parable about foolish and wise builders highlights the fact that water can be a destructive force. In September 2022, Hurricane Ian demonstrated that across southwest Florida. But Jesus wasn't giving advice on home construction. He was talking about life . . . and about God.
Build a Powerful Business Referral Network — guest: Alex Giannetti
Business networking can be intimidating. In his new book, Great People Know Great People, Alex Giannetti equips readers to improve their networking skills.
Weekly Strength 1.13: God in the Day-to-Day — Work
In Matthew 20, Jesus tells a parable that compares the kingdom of heaven to workers in a vineyard. This is a parable that may make you frustrated and even angry. If the kingdom of God is like this, then how is the kingdom of God fair?
Motorcycle Missions — guest: Brock Gill
What's the key to effective personal evangelism? According to former illusionist Brock Gill, it's finding an affinity -- finding common ground -- and using that to build relationships.
Building a Spirit-Led Business — guest: Rick Avon
Conventional wisdom for entrepreneurs is to start with a business plan. Often, God has his own plan. Rick Avon, the founder and owner of Avon Design Group in Pittsburgh, PA, didn't start with a business plan. Instead, he started and has built his company by following the lead of the Holy Spirit.
2023 Year in Review Episode
Podcast hosts Rodney Cox and Steve NeSmith discuss some of their favorite clips from the past year. Tune in to find out which clips made the list and what the hosts learned from those guest interviews.
Weekly Strength 1.12: God in the Day-to-Day — Temptation
As Jesus demonstrated, when we’re tempted, we need to rely on God and God's Word. But we also can turn to something that Jesus didn’t have when he was all alone in the wilderness: the support and help of a Christian brother. For an example of that, host Chris Bolinger turns to the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Creating a Culture That Develops New Leaders | Dr. Bob Whitesel
Bob is a sought after speaker, church health consultant and award-winning writer of 14 books on missional leadership, church change and church growth. Another area of expertise for Bob is in developing new leaders, which we will talk more about today.
Creating a Disciple-Making Culture — guest: Ronnie Cordrey
He leads men's ministry at the main campus of one of the biggest churches in the U.S. But for Ronnie Cordrey, it's not about the numbers -- it's about creating a culture of discipleship and disciple-making that reaches and grows men, one at a time.
Weekly Strength 1.10: God in the Day-to-Day — Serving
God has blessed you with certain gifts. When you make the most of those gifts, and you use them to serve others, you honor God. And God honors you in return.
Leading from Behind Enemy Lines — guest: Charles Crouch
What if you had to lead a team after being dropped in behind enemy lines? While he was a Navy Seal, Charles Crouch learned to do just that. As you hear his story, you'll be reminded that all of us are operating behind enemy lines.
Chick-fil-A Executive Shares The Iceberg Leadership Philosophy | Mark Miller
Chick-fil-A executive Mark Miller makes a second appearance on this podcast. We recorded this second episode with Mark at the Chick-fil-A headquarters in Atlanta.
