Impactus podcast

One man can make a difference. Just look at Mike Miller's story.

In his 40's while Mike was serving as a youth leader, God put this question in his heart, "Do you want to spend your 40's telling stories about your 30's, or do you want stories?". Right away, Mike knew that he wanted to create more stories for the glory of God. As a result, alongside his wife Nancy, they planted the Nova Church in Halifax, Nova, Scotia, Canada.

When they were starting out, there was no money, no people, only the Word of God who called them to go. But this calling soon became the first of many successful church plantings over the next 15 years. It was also the largest church plant in the history of Atlantic Canada. Hope carried them.

As we emerge from our tombs of the pandemic, remember there is new life, new hope and new ground to take for us. This Easter weekend, listen to this episode and be encouraged that we have the ultimate hope for eternity.

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Being a new dad can bring a lot of change and is quite the learning curve. Jordan and Andrew discuss some of the things they wish they had known and share their top ten tips on how to be a great new dad.

They also discuss when it is acceptable to wear Crocs, the insecurities of being a girl dad, and what NOT to do in the labor and delivery room.

1. Be a part of the Birth Plan...6:18

1. Do your homework...11:02

1. Help with feeding...13:29

1. Do something...anything!...15:53

1. Ask for help and be specific!... 17:50

1. Don't take things personal...19:48

1. Start spiritual rhythms early...22:30

1. You are not a babysitter...26:35

1. Take responsibility...28:00

1. Don't panic if you don't feel a connection right away...32:27

Worship is a vital part of Christian living. It is so much more than singing. Instead, true worship is living our lives surrendered to God. However, for many, worship is often thought of as corporate worship at their church or group. Lockdown has challenged most of us, including church leaders, to rethink and redesign the worship time.

In this episode, we chat about how corporate worship has evolved after two long years of restrictions due to the pandemic with our National Music Leader, Andrew Thompson. We discussed the important topic of how we can become true worshippers of God.

Andrew offers some practical steps for guys to better lean into the online worship experience.

We also to talk about our exciting virtual Impactus Men's Conference coming up on April 29. Don't miss out!

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Sometimes it seems as though there is more month than there is money. Have you been there?

As men, we often feel the desire to provide for our families, and sometimes that pressure can feel overwhelming. Culture tells us to hustle and gather things, but sometimes that comes into conflict with what God is calling us to.

How should we respond when our calling comes at a cost and having faith just doesn't feel like enough?

In this episode, Jordan and Andrew discuss that question they explain the most outrageous things they have done to make more money. They also offer wise tips on how to manage your finances and how they navigate the nuance of trying to discern between their needs and wants.

As well, you do not want to miss the stories they share of how God has miraculously provided for them in the past, and how he has shown up when they have given generously.

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C.S. Lewis was a British writer, theologian, and academic, holding positions at both Oxford and Cambridge. His legacy continues to live on today in several well-known books such as Mere Christianity, The Chronicles of Narnia series and through the C.S. Lewis Institute.

In this podcast, we talk with the President of the C.S. Lewis Institute, Joel Woodruff. Joel discusses the influence that discipleship relationships and friendship had on Lewis, and how these relationships still apply to men today.

Joel has worked in higher education, nonprofit administration, and pastoral ministries in Alaska, Israel, Hungary, France, and Northern Virginia. He has had a distinguished and diverse career and an impressive academic background including a doctorate in Organizational Leadership and a Ph.D. in New Testament.

• Book: Discipleship with C.S. Lewis: A Guide to Mere Christianity for Small Groups and Mentoring Relationships by Joel Woodruff
• Book: Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis

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It's a dangerous time to be a man. Manhood and masculinity are under attack. Many people may even refer to it as "toxic".

Your masculinity is going to be defined by what you do and not how you look. Don't try to be somebody you're not. Be the best version of yourself for the glory of God and do the things that men do. It is critical to understand our identity in Christ, so we can stand up and resist the secular forces attacking masculinity.

In this episode, we invited Jim Ramos to discuss this issue about manhood. Jim debunks the myths that men grow up believing and talk about why true manhood is never toxic.

• Website: Men In The Arena
• Book: Strong Men Dangerous Times: Five Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World

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This podcast episode with Ryan and Selena Frederick was originally posted on August 15, 2020.

God cares about your sex life! In a time where we are bombarded by various messages about sex, it is so important to hear what the designer of sexual intimacy says about building great sexual intimacy in our marriage.

In part 2 of our podcast with Ryan and Selena Frederick from Fierce Marriage and authors of See-Through Marriage we talk about:

• What the Bible has to say about sex
• How couples can build strong sexual intimacy if they have different sex drives and desires
• How parents of young kids can balance all of their responsibilities and still have enough energy for sexual intimacy
• The impact of pornography on sexual intimacy

• Part 1 of our episode with Ryan and Selena Frederick: impactus.org/podcast/fierce-marriage
• Website: Fierce Marriage
• Book: See-Through Marriage

Why are young men getting married later? What is the worst marriage advice we've ever been given?

In 1971, the average age of a man getting married was 24.4. In 2020, the average age was 38 according to the latest official figures available from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Why is this? And is it something that should be concerning? This is one of the topics Jordan & Andrew discuss as well as the importance of celebrating singleness, tips for newly married men, and they also share some marriage advice given to them that wasn't very helpful.

Some may view a "good man" as a pastor, a guy who can quote Scripture and attends church every Sunday; or a family man, a faithful husband, or a scholar; or someone who is able to avoid all of life's temptations. In this podcast, Nathan talks about the writing of his book, "Good Man" and what it truly means to become and live as exactly that – a good man.

When we think of Men's Ministry we often think of a weekly program at our Church. Narte Hochstetler is a pastor and entrepreneur in Sioux Lookout, Ontario (about 4.5 hours northwest of Thunder Bay) and shares how men's ministry in his context looks a little different.

Nate is Married forty years, 6 kids, and 9 grandkids. He was born and raised on a dairy farm in Indiana, but as of August, has lived in Sioux Lookout for 30 years where he serves as bi-vocational lead pastor, coffee roaster, real estate agent.

In this episode, Nate talks about his involvement in his local community and also how he handled being hospitalized with Covid-19 this past year and how his Christian community helped him persevere.