In life we all face hardships, fear of the unknown, and the temptation to choose a lesser good depending on the circumstances. Sam and John are joined by Dr. Andrew Swafford to discuss how to handle these situations and how to do so with an unwavering sense of purpose.  Dr. Swafford explains how by seeing your life as a Gift and having the right amount of Grit, you can handle these difficulties with peace and even joy. This is a truly enjoyable conversation. 
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Overcoming Fear and Confusion with Grit (w/ Dr. Andrew Swafford)

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Men can choose to live a mediocre life. We see this throughout our society, in our churches, and among our families and friends. The first step to changing this is waking up to the reality of this truth and becoming aware of how you are falling into the trap. Satan wants you to stay trapped in this state, and in today's episode, we discuss 3 signs that the devil has caught you. They are often subtle, but they are very prevalent in men's lives today. 
Stay tuned as we delve into these signs and provide practical steps on how to break free and lead a more fulfilling life. Let’s get started!
We also get to answer a question from a mom who is concerned about her son's sexual addictions and wants to know how she can help.


3 Sure Signs That the Devil Owns You

Women need the strength of men. It is not just a biological reality but one that expands to all aspects of a man's relationship with a woman. Regardless of what popular opinion, ideologies, or political agendas might suggest, without the strength of men our society would crumble. Today, Sam, Devin, and John discuss a recent Kent State University study that aimed to prove masculinity is inherently flawed and dominating and that the more awareness of this issue the better our society will be. Instead, it proved the opposite because of what it failed to realize about love and the benefits of masculinity. From here we discuss 5 ways women need the strength of men.
We also get to answer a question from a listener whose girlfriend is more advanced in her faith 'credentials' than him and he is concerned about how he will lead.


Every Woman Needs a Man’s Strength - 5 Ways

Why are men so lonely? An epidemic of male loneliness is ravaging the United States. 79% of the suicides in the last 20 years have been men. The Surgeon General has called for increased awareness and more programs to help. However, programs are not going to change the culture. Programs are not going to cure this epidemic. In this episode, we tackle the debilitating epidemic of male loneliness. Learn what you can do to be a part of the solution for yourself and your friends in need.
We also get to answer a question from a listener wanting to know about the red flags when dating. We discuss 3 of them.


Epidemic of Male Loneliness: Is there a Cure?

"All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room", stated Pascal, and this is the issue we tackle today. Prayer is a challenge for our modern minds, and the idea of growing in prayer, allowing prayer to transform us, as well as be our life support in every struggle, suffering, and tough decision in life is even more difficult. Today we give a road map for prayer, one that can allow you to commit to, expand from, and stick with at all times.


Why Your Prayer is Not Working

Today, we answer one of the most Googled questions on the internet for men; How do I stop failing? We delve into why failure and the fear it brings grip men in our world, and how real men confront failure. You have experienced this in your life and perhaps it has hindered you from accomplishing a desired goal. But it doesn't have to be this way. We are going to help you reframe your thoughts on failure and understand how a man of God faces it.
In addition, we also answer a listener's question about how a man should respond after having premarital relations and is about to have a child.


Overcoming Fear and Confusion with Grit (w/ Dr. Andrew Swafford)

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