In Episode 4 of our Act Like Men series, Corey Couture and Pastor Josh Chambers unpack what it means to “be strong” (1 Cor. 16:13–14). Biblical strength isn’t macho toughness—it’s being strengthened by God through surrender, prayer, and obedience.

We talk moral courage under pressure, endurance over time, and why strength must be tethered to love. Plus, six practical moves to walk in real strength: abide daily, armor up, confess and depend, lock arms with a brother, obey the next right thing, and pray for inner strength.

Key Take Aways

· Strength is received, not self-made — God strengthens men who depend on Him (Eph. 6:10).

· Strength is for others — to protect, serve, and carry burdens, not to control (Gal. 6:2).

· Strength must be tethered to love — love keeps strength from becoming harsh; strength keeps love from becoming passive (1 Cor. 16:13–14).

· Weakness can be the doorway to real power — surrender + humility is where God meets you (2 Cor. 12:9–10).

· Durable strength is built daily — abide in Christ, armor up, obey the next right thing, pray, and lean into brotherhood (John 15:5; Eph. 6:10–18; Eccl. 4:9–12).

Chapters List

00:00 Introduction  to Be Strong: Strength through Surrender

06:28 Be Strong Defined

11:06 Strength - Moral Courage Under Pressure

14:30 Strength - Endurance Over Time

20:00 Strength Tethered to Love

26:17 How We Receive Strength

29:35 Daily Battle and Dependence on God

37:22 Obeying the Next Right Thing

41:20 Self-Check: Strength and Faithfulness