Everyday Reformation

Everyday Reformation

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Everyday Reformation episodes

  • The Armory of the Man of God | 14 Weapons Every Christian Man Needs

    What does the armory of the man of God look like?

    In this episode of Everyday Reformation, Brandon Scroggins and Nick Carter unpack 14 weapons every Christian man needs to lead his household, fight spiritual battles, build for future generations, and walk faithfully before Christ.

    Using the life of King David as a framework, they explore the biblical armory of godly men: the Book, the Altar, the Heart, the Staff, the Tribe, the Sword, the Cave, the Robe, the Harp, the Shovel, the Scepter, the Pen, Tears, and the Branch.

    The Church does not need passive men. Families do not need spectators. The Kingdom of God needs armed men who will protect, provide, disciple, worship, build, and lead under the lordship of Jesus Christ.

    From biblical masculinity and family discipleship to worship, repentance, leadership, and covenant faithfulness, this episode offers a practical framework for Christian men seeking to reform everyday life according to God's Word.

    "Be strong. Show yourself a man. Keep God's Word." — 1 Kings 2

    Resources Mentioned
    • Homemaking — J.R. Miller
    • Secrets of a Happy Home Life — J.R. Miller
    • Family Shepherds — Voddie Baucham
    • Christian Family (3-volume set) — William Gouge
    • 39 min
    • The Lincoln Myth: What They Never Told You About the Civil War

      As America approaches its 250th anniversary, many of the stories we've inherited deserve a closer look.

      Abraham Lincoln is often presented as America's untouchable hero—the Great Emancipator who saved the Union and freed the slaves. But is that the whole story?

      In this extended Everyday Reformation conversation, Brandon Scroggins, Nick Carter, and Pastor John Huffman examine Lincoln's legacy, the War Between the States, Reconstruction, federal power, constitutional government, and the competing narratives that continue to shape American culture today.

      More importantly, they ask how Christians should think about history, government, liberty, leadership, and cultural memory through a biblical framework.

      Whether you agree or disagree, this discussion challenges listeners to move beyond slogans and examine the foundations beneath modern America.

      📖 Scripture. History. Government. Family. Legacy.

      Because faithful reform begins with truth.

      Based on a previously released two-part discussion, now presented in its complete form.

      1 hr 10 min
    • The Most Important Sermon Your Children Will Ever Hear

      Your children are being discipled every day.

      The question is not whether they will be shaped. The question is by whom and into what.

      In this episode of Everyday Reformation, Pastor Martin shares how the Lord convicted him as a husband and father to stop outsourcing the spiritual formation of his home and begin leading with greater intentionality. We discuss family worship, spiritual passivity, fatherly responsibility, catechism, Scripture, singing, and the ordinary practices that shape a household over time.

      This is not about being impressive.

      It is about being faithful.

      If you are a father, husband, pastor, or Christian man who wants to build a stronger household under Christ, this conversation is for you.

      36 min
    • Soft Men Cannot Defend What Is Good

      Soft men don’t destroy what is good overnight. They simply refuse to defend it.

      In this episode of Everyday Reformation, Nick Carter and Pastor Brandon Scroggins discuss why weak men, passive leadership, and moral neutrality create disorder in homes, churches, communities, and nations. Using the quote, “A civilization is not destroyed by wicked men. It is destroyed by weak men who cannot defend what is good,” they unpack the biblical call for men to take responsibility, stand firm, and cultivate what is true, good, and beautiful.

      Pastor Brandon explains that authority flows to those who take responsibility—and when godly men abdicate, authority does not disappear. It moves into the hands of those willing to seize it. From cultural disorder to household passivity, this conversation calls men to reject neutrality, embrace biblical responsibility, and defend what is good under the lordship of Christ.

      In a fallen world, weeds grow, erosion happens, and disorder spreads when men refuse to tend what God has entrusted to them. The same is true in the home, the church, and the nation.

      This is a call for men to stop drifting, stop hiding behind comfort, and start leading with conviction.

      36 min
    • How to Run a Business Without It Running You

      What would it look like for Christian men to build businesses that strengthen their families, support their churches, and bless their communities?

      In this episode of Everyday Reformation, Brandon Scroggins and Nick Carter sit down with Jim Bazzell, a faithful husband, grandfather, churchman, and owner of Bazzell Lawn Care.

      Jim shares how he started with a push mower as a teenager and built a successful local business rooted in hard work, integrity, and trust in God. He explains why Christian men should consider learning a trade, starting businesses, and creating productive work that serves others.

      You’ll hear practical wisdom on:

      • How to know if you’re cut out to start a business
      • The blessings and challenges of working for yourself
      • Why trades are often a better path than college
      • How to involve your wife and children in productive work
      • Teaching children and grandchildren a biblical work ethic
      • How to run a business without letting it become an idol
      • This conversation is a powerful reminder that faithful men don’t just critique culture—they build something better.

        “Aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:11

        If you’ve ever wondered whether you should start a business, learn a trade, or build a more productive household, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

        44 min
      • From Prison to Purpose: How God Builds Men in the Middle of Cultural Collapse

        What can one man actually do in a collapsing culture?

        Most Christians see the corruption, feel the tension, and ask:

        “What am I supposed to do?”

        In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Dawson, President and CEO of 1819 News—a man who went from prison to building one of the most influential media platforms in Alabama—to answer that question.

        This is not theory.

        This is a real story of:

        • Breaking generational cycles
        • Discovering calling outside the pulpit
        • Standing firm under pressure
        • And building something that actually moves culture
        • If you’re tired of outrage with no direction, this episode will reorient you.

          1 hr 12 min
        • Faithful Men Don’t Sit Out: Why I Stepped Into the Arena

          Most men complain about leadership.

          Few take responsibility for it.

          In this episode of Everyday Reformation, Brandon turns the table and interviews Nick on his decision to step into the public arena—not as a career move, but as an act of obedience.

          If Christ is Lord over every sphere—family, church, and civil government—then disengagement isn’t neutrality. It’s abdication.

          This conversation moves beyond politics as a talking point and presses into a deeper question: What does a faithful man do when he sees disorder around him?

          We discuss the biblical role of civil authority, why Christians cannot withdraw from cultural responsibility, and how leadership is not found—but built—through faithful households and churches.

          This episode calls men to move from complaining to building, from passivity to responsibility, and from observation to obedience.

          You may not be called to run.

          But you are called to lead somewhere.

          Start with your household.

          Engage where God has placed you.
          Support those who carry weight.

          And above all—don’t sit out.

          37 min
        • Don’t Do This Alone: Why Strong Men Still Collapse

          Most men don’t collapse loudly—they drift quietly.

          In this episode of Everyday Reformation, we confront one of the most dangerous realities facing modern men: isolation disguised as strength.

          Men know they are responsible before God—but many try to carry that responsibility alone. Others dilute it through passivity.

          Both are dangerous.

          This episode lays out a biblical framework for responsibility, brotherhood, and perseverance in obedience.

          You are responsible before God.

          But God often preserves you through faithful brothers.

          🔑 KEY THEMES
          • Biblical masculinity
          • Christian brotherhood
          • Accountability vs isolation
          • Fighting sin as men
          • Covenant fellowship
          • Masculine responsibility
          • Church-based discipleship
          • Spiritual perseverance
          • Leadership and obedience
          • Men’s discipleship and formation
          • 📖 SCRIPTURE IN THIS EPISODE
            • Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 — Two are better than one
            • James 5:16 — Confess your sins and pray for one another
            • Hebrews 3:12–13 — Exhort one another daily
            • Proverbs 18:1 — Isolation and foolishness
            • Proverbs / 1 Corinthians — Walking with the wise
            • 📣 CALL TO ACTION

              If this episode exposed something in your life—don’t ignore it.

              • Reach out to another man
              • Start a real conversation
              • Stop living unseen
              • If this strengthened you, share it with a man who needs it.

                We don’t need more isolated men trying harder.

                We need faithful men walking in the light together.

                36 min
              • Lawlessness Is Not Compassion” - What the Bible Actually Says About Immigration

                Illegal immigration is one of the most emotionally charged issues in our culture—but what does the Bible actually say about it?

                In this episode of Everyday Reformation, we cut through the noise and return to biblical clarity. Instead of reacting to headlines or political narratives, we examine what Scripture teaches about:

                • Authority and government
                • Borders and nations
                • Compassion and justice
                • The role of men in leading their homes
                • The culture tells us that compassion means removing boundaries.

                  Scripture tells us something very different.

                  Lawlessness is not compassion—and true mercy operates within God’s order.

                  We also address some of the most common arguments used today:

                  • “Jesus was a refugee”
                  • “Love your neighbor means open borders”
                  • Emotional appeals driven by what we call weaponized empathy
                  • This is not a political episode—it’s a biblical one.

                    And it’s especially for men who are trying to think clearly and lead faithfully in a confused age.

                    35 min
                  • You Don’t Get to Redefine “Christ Is King”

                    But what happens when even that phrase starts getting labeled, qualified, or treated as suspicious?

                    In this episode, Nick and Pastor Brandon address the recent controversy surrounding comments by Ted Cruz and unpack the deeper issue beneath it:

                    Who gets to define Christian language?

                    This isn’t just about politics.

                    This is about authority.

                    • Can truth be abandoned because it’s misused?
                    • Should Christians soften their language to avoid association?
                    • Are we letting culture—even “friendly” voices—reshape our theology?
                    • From Scripture to cultural pressure, from misuse to meaning, this episode confronts a growing problem:

                      👉 Christians surrendering their words before they’re ever forced to.

                      And it doesn’t stop there.

                      This conversation moves beyond critique and into construction:

                      • What should fathers teach their children?
                      • How do men lead with clarity instead of hesitation?
                      • What does it actually look like to live under Christ’s kingship in the home?
                      • Christ is not a private belief.

                        He is a reigning King.

                        And your household will reflect whether you believe that.

                        28 min

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                      Welcome to Everyday Reformation, where we apply the rich truths of God’s Word to everyday life. We believe Christ is Lord over all—family, church, and the public square. Join us as we explore how…