Summary

In this episode of the Gird Up Podcast, host Charlie Ungemach speaks with Brian Stecker about his new project, Memento, which aims to recapture and revitalize Christian disciplines, particularly for men. They discuss the importance of accountability, the historical practices of the church, and the balance between justification and discipline in the Christian life. The conversation emphasizes the need for intentionality in spiritual growth and the role of fasting and other disciplines in developing a robust Christian life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gird Up Podcast and Guest Introduction

01:16 Exploring the On The Line Podcast

04:05 Introducing Memento: A Movement for Christian Men

09:16 Understanding the Memento Program and Its Structure

13:36 Building Accountability and Fraternity in Memento

18:21 Defining Spiritual Disciplines and Habits in Memento

26:40 Historical Expectations of Biblical Knowledge

29:01 The Role of Prayer in Christian Life

30:11 Asceticism and Its Misunderstandings

32:41 Safeguards Against Legalism

33:25 Understanding Piety vs. Pietism

38:22 The Importance of Fasting

41:42 Practical Aspects of Fasting

50:52 Concerns About Shifting Focus from Justification

54:07 Recognizing and Addressing Personal Challenges

56:41 The Intersection of Science and Faith

58:17 Combining Ancient Wisdom with Modern Practices

01:00:01 The Importance of Discipline in Christian Life

01:03:05 The Role of Faith and Works

01:06:14 Understanding Risks in the Christian Journey

01:08:39 Addressing Modern Antinomianism

01:11:06 The Ongoing Process of Spiritual Growth

01:12:02 Memento: A New Approach to Devotion

Bryan's Links:

Memento: https://memento70.com/

On the Line Podcast: https://ontheline.net/

Lutheran Institute of Theology: https://lutheraninstitute.org/

Gird Up Links:

https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFx

https://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/

https://www.girdupministries.com

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