Preston Poore (website), a corporate business leader with more than two decades of upper management leadership, talks with us about his new book, Discipled Leader. The book provides struggling, stuck, or merely surviving Christian business leaders with a framework to grow their influence and live a more fulfilling life by becoming a redemptive (i.e., change for the better), Christlike presence in the workplace and elsewhere.For more insight, catch Preston's podcast.The post The Discipled Leader — guest: Preston Poore appeared first on Throwing Mountains. 

These days our country and our church is fractured because of hubris and an unwillingness to humbly seek understanding. Instead we're inclined to "cancel" anything with which we disagree in order to maintain our own view of reality. Add to the mix a man's ego and you have a potentially volatile situation.Steve Wiggers (email), a pastor and missionary (with SIM USA) who trains pastors at Moffat Bible College in Nairobi, Kenya has a perspective that men in the American church need to hear. Steve shares about the unique challenges of working and raising a family in a foreign country. We [...]

Author and speaker Jeremy Shelton joins us to talk about the paralyzing effect pornography has on men. We consider what it looks like to be a "muzzled man," disempowered by lust and controlled by Satan. This imagery will leave an indelible mark as you engage in your own battle or help other men to free themselves from porn's insidious gripThere are a lot of books on the issue of pornography, but Jeremy takes a unique approach in his book, Unmuzzled: Escaping Sexual Sin - Satan's Grip on Men. Visit Jeremy's website to find out more.The post Are You A Muzzled [...]

Very few people today know who their neighbor next door is. It's easy to drive into your neighborhood, pull into your garage, close the door, and not interact with anyone.Our guests today, Bob Adgate and Mark Evans, are missionaries with Nav Neighbors, a ministry that seeks to love our neighbors in the ordinary, day-to-day life. Bob and Mark give compelling insights into how we can reach and disciple our neighbors, so that both individuals and communities are transformed, and spiritual generations of laborers multiply.Also, check out Young Life, the Blue Collar Money Podcast, Every Man a Warrior, The 2:7 Discipleship [...]

David Dusek, who has spoken to millions of men around the world through his Rough Cut Men live events and video series, has a compelling message about how to combat the enemy of our souls who seeks to steal, kill, and destroy. He delves into the unique challenges men are facing, especially in light of the pandemic, and how to apply tactics learned from the 7th Cavalry in Vietnam.David started Rough Cut Men Ministries to encourage and equip men to live their lives for Christ. He utilizes his life experiences — including his upbringing in a non-Christian home, coming to [...]

David Dusek's story has two distinct halves with a literal bridge in the middle where Christ got a hold of his heart. The man he was before that moment on the bridge is very different from the man he is today. While David doesn't allow his past to define him, he uses the memory of who he was to motivate his mission to serve God. David also shares about how to leverage our weaknesses and failures to cultivate authentic connection with other men.David started Rough Cut Men Ministries to encourage and equip men to live their lives for Christ. He [...]

Restore Addiction Recovery Center was born out of Dan Gregory's painful experience with addiction in his own family. The center opened recently (January 2021) but already has had a tremendous impact in men's lives, and Restore is poised, by God's grace, to expand its reach. Dan explains how God provided in miraculous ways as his team took an innovative "open source" approach to developing the program.We also hear about the partnership between Restore and CLC through Dan's relationship with Doug Hay, the local CLC Area Director near Akron, OH. CLC has come alongside Restore to provide its Getting Real curriculum [...]

If you're struggling to find motivation to answer God's call on your life, you are in for some encouragement from Kent Chevalier, Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his passionate communication style, Kent shares the inspiring story of how God called him and his wife to be missionaries. Kent also reveals amazing biblical insight into where men find the strength to "do it afraid."After serving for 22 years as a pastor in the local church, Kent stepped out in 2019 to become the Chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers through the ministry of Athletes in Action. He is a Pittsburgh native [...]

In part 2 of our interview, Christopher talks about his new book, Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story, which was named 2020 Book of the Year for Social Issues by Outreach Magazine. He shares amazing insights from the Bible about how to address this issue of sexuality from a theological perspective. Whether you are interested in the Bible's view about homosexuality specifically or sexuality in general, this book offers invaluable insight.Dr. Christopher Yuan (website) taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for twelve years, and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality [...]

Dr. Christopher Yuan has an incredible story of redemption, and has dedicated his life to sharing this message of hope born out of his struggle with same-sex attraction. In part 1 of our interview, we hear Christopher's amazing fence post story. He explains how discovering his identity in Christ freed him not only from drugs and alcohol but also from the grip of homosexuality and a very destructive lifestyle.Dr. Christopher Yuan (website) taught the Bible at Moody Bible Institute for twelve years, and his speaking ministry on faith and sexuality has reached five continents. His book Holy Sexuality and the [...]

Most of us men today are not aware of the trauma and woundedness that contributes to our dysfunction. We've spent so much time in isolation, or distracting ourselves, that we don't know how to deal with our emotions or the cycle of shame that imprisons us. Roy Wooten, Executive Director of The Crucible Project, shares his story and his unique perspective on these struggles that men face.The Crucible Project is a unique weekend experience designed to give men a chance to identify, and start dealing with, the issues that keep tripping them up. If you are a pastor, or men's [...]

Let's face it, sharing your faith can be a scary proposition, especially when sharing it with someone from a different culture or religion. Greg Bryan, International Campus Minister with The Navigators at Kent State University, shares some very practical ideas about how to share our faith from a place of confidence in our identity in Christ.In this episode you'll hear Greg talk about his two tips to sharing your faith: (1) Practice spiritual curiosity and (2) Ask questions about the other person's worldview. Here are six questions to ask someone about his or her worldview:What do you think is the [...]

We sat down with David Derry, missionary with Cru's FamilyLife, to talk about his unique Stepping Up Ministry to men in prison. David shares the story of his ministry journey that brought him from working with couples in broken marriages to the unexpected joy of discipling men in prison.David has found that men in prison are some of the most authentic men he has ever met. There is no pretense with these men; they are keenly aware of their own brokenness and the consequences associated with it. Ironically, these incarcerated men are more spiritually free than most "free" men.The post [...]

David Murrow has been on both sides of the screen: as a viewer and a television producer. He knows better than most the strategy involved in trying to keep viewers glued to the screen. In this episode we talk with David about his new book, Drowning in Screen Time: A Lifeline for Adults, Parents, Teachers and Ministers who Want to Reclaim Their Real Lives.This episode is jam-packed with amazing insight and perspective about how social media has hijacked us from accomplishing the purpose for which God called us. Have a pen and paper handy because you'll want to take notes. [...]

In this segment (Part 2), Chris Bolinger outlines nine steps to support your Christian friend who is going through or has gone through a divorce. Make sure you check out Part 1 to gain perspective around this issue and the challenges that face churches in confronting it.Articles about Divorce:How Churches Can Better Minister to Men Struggling with Unwanted Divorce9 Ways Men Can Support Christian Brothers Through DivorceWhat the Bible Says About Divorce: A Guide for Men4 Critical Insights on Divorce and Its Effect on MenThe post Walking with a Brother Through Divorce (Part 2): 9 Steps to Support Your Christian [...]

In the first installment of our discussion on divorce, co-host and author Chris Bolinger talks about the surprising realities of divorce in the church, and the impact it has specifically on men. As we seek to walk with our brothers through such a painful experience, it's critical that we get a lay of the land and gain a broader perspective on how divorce impacts men.Articles about Divorce:How Churches Can Better Minister to Men Struggling with Unwanted Divorce9 Ways Men Can Support Christian Brothers Through DivorceWhat the Bible Says About Divorce: A Guide for Men4 Critical Insights on Divorce and Its [...]

Michael Batenburg found success in corporate America and entrepreneurship, but he discovered that he had spent the first 45 years of his life serving himself, his wants, and his desires. He felt lost, empty, and searching for his purpose and true happiness. Humility set in, and he started making his faith journey a priority. As he began to know God better, Michael became an ambassador to His Great Commission.To serve others, Michael started Back2Basics Outdoor Ministry. The ministry gets people outdoors, where they get a fresh perspective on life and their Creator, and they rediscover how to use their natural [...]

Mike Hatch, the host of the Throwing Mountains (formerly Empowered Manhood) Podcast, shares his fence post story about how God redeemed him, and his marriage, from pornography.Mike's life was defined by fear and insecurity, which eventually led him to seek an escape from the pressures to perform. God graciously exposed Mike's sin through a painful experience, and through this experience God taught Mike that he would find true freedom and the power to change only by "walking in the light."God provided Mike with safe places -- first a CLC group and then other places at his church -- to be [...]

Chris Bolinger, the co-host of the Throwing Mountains (formerly Empowered Manhood) Podcast, shares his "fence post" story of God's redemptive work through his CLC brothers.Chris spent most of his life avoiding male friendships, seeing other men as competition. Then, through his CLC group, Chris experienced the healing power of authentic brotherhood. This fellowship provided a solid foundation to withstand the storms of life, and led to the creation of a best-selling men's devotional, Daily Strength for Men, that has impacted thousands of men all over the world and now is the foundation of CLC's Getting Real program.The post Chris Bolinger: [...]

We talk with author, speaker, and video producer David Murrow about his best-selling book, Why Men Hate Going to Church. Most churches, including their worship services, are not designed with men in mind but have become overly feminized. As a result, they fail to retain men.David shares from his extensive experience how pastors and other church leaders can take immediate, practical steps to make their churches more appealing to men. He also announces a new opportunity for pastors who want to make a bigger gospel impact online: the "Online Preaching Coach," which he is launching in early 2022. Make sure [...]