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Welcome to the Anvil Podcast #1 This weeks episode is going to be a little bit about me, Anvil as a whole, and what this podcast will be all about. I am sure some of my passion for men will come out too.

Well hello everyone, first of I’d like to say thanks for listening. If you don’t find anything of value here then stop. If you’d like to learn more about Anvil check out our website at AnvilMinistries.com or follow us on FB or T @AnvilMen

This weeks episode is more or less a introduction to who I am, what Anvil is, and what you can expect in our podcast. So with that lets get into it…

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About me. My name is David. I am in my mid 30’s. I have been married for over a decade, and have 2 children in elementary school. I came to Christ at a power team event when I was about 7, I did not get serious about my walk with God until the end of Jr. High when a pretty girl invited me to youth group. From the end of 8th grade to the begining of 9th I was involved in ministry as much as I could. I have served in several churches over the last 20 years or so, and God called me into full time ministry about 5 years ago. Shortly after is when Anvil was born.

One thing you will learn about me is I am a passionate man, and I have a huge burden for men. Some will call it intense, and I am sure at times it will be too intense so bear with me there. I have a great passion for men, for masculinity, working with men, and helping men find their strength.

I have worked with men in ministry off and on over the last decade or so, and try to absorb anything I can that relates to men, our challenges and struggles, and victories. I do not have a college degree, and although I have been ordained I do not hold a seminary degree either. Nothing against those things, as I will be starting to chip away at them later this year. But I wanted you to know so that when I speak, it is mostly from my heart, passion, and experience as a man, and working with men. I hope that is enough, as for the moment that is the best I have to offer you.

Last couple of things about me- I love things outside the box. I am a creative man, and I love creative stuff. I think the modern church is having such a difficult time reaching men, because it has not gone out of its way to do church differently to reach men. With that said, I also like to do stuff too far outside the box to a fault. Like “Hey man, there is a good reason no one does __this__ thing this way”. But that’s how I roll to try and find that sweet spot right on the cutting edge.

I will do my best to keep it real on here. I spent a lot of years at Sandals Church in Riverside, and they have a motto there that is being real with yourself, others, and God. So yeah that is kinda ingrained in me. Hopefully in a good way. Sorry in advance for the times that it will offend you.

The other thing that you should know about me is I love to go, I love to do. Whenever I preach, or teach, or lead something – I want action. So one thing you will find here is practical application. Something you can practically do – today to head down the path of finding your strength.

About Anvil. Anvil was born out of my passion for men. I have been involved in a handful of men’s ministries over the years, and never felt really satisfied. Accountability groups, Small group bible studies, pancake breakfasts, men’s retreats, formal and informal mentorship/discipleship programs,