Men After God

Summary

In this conversation, John Beazley shares his journey from itinerant evangelism to coaching and the challenges he faced along the way. He emphasizes the importance of taking care of one's physical and mental health, especially for pastors who often neglect their own well-being. John highlights the correlation between physical and mental health, discussing how exercise and proper nutrition can positively impact mental well-being. He also explores the significance of rest and the need to eliminate hurry from our lives. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the holistic stewardship of our lives for Christ. In this conversation, Jon Beazley and Dustin discuss the importance of prioritizing mental and physical health. They emphasize the need to align activities with personal values and eliminate anything that doesn't align. They also touch on the sustainability of different diets and the importance of finding a balance that works for each individual. The key takeaways include the importance of clarity in one's purpose, the need to say no to things that don't align with personal values, and the value of sustainable nutrition and exercise habits.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
08:00 Transitioning from Ministry to Coaching
13:49 The Correlation Between Physical and Mental Health
19:01 Exercise and Nutrition for Mental Well-being
21:32 Rest as an Act of Worship and Stewardship
25:14 Eliminating Hurry for a Healthier Lifestyle
28:06 The Importance of Managing Other Areas of Life for Nutrition
35:42 Taking Care of Our Bodies as an Act of Worship
39:10 Exploring Different Diets and Finding a Balance
47:03 Prioritizing Mental and Physical Health: Aligning Activities with Personal Values

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In this episode, Dustin interviews Kevin Baxter, a lawyer turned author, about his journey of finding purpose and meaning in life. Kevin shares how he prioritized his career over his family and the negative impact it had on his relationships. He also discusses the challenges of raising Christian children in a culture that is increasingly hostile to faith. Kevin's book, 'Kingdom in the Redwoods,' is a fantasy adventure that teaches kids about God's love and their identity as image bearers of God. He encourages parents to establish traditions centered around God and to nurture their children's unique gifts and abilities.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:55 Kevin's Career as a Lawyer
08:10 Epiphany and Turning Point
12:12 Teaching Kids About God's Love and Their Identity
18:55 Introduction to 'Kingdom in the Redwoods'
25:24 Future Plans and Writing
27:35 Advice for Christian Parents


Keven's book: https://a.co/d/b2Lh3TT

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In this episode of the Men After God podcast, host Dustin interviews his friend Alex Covington. Alex shares his journey of faith, including his experience with a difficult divorce and raising his son as a single father. He also discusses his wife's impact on his faith and how they became a blended family with five children. Alex talks about his struggles with drugs and how he eventually turned his life around through the healing power of God. He also shares the story of his youngest son's miraculous healing and the spiritual gifts his children possess. Alex and his wife have started a podcast called Bibleholics, where they explore different aspects of the Bible and share practical insights for living a Christian life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:17 From Divorce to Blended Family
03:09 The Importance of Being Present as a Father
06:06 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Healing
11:48 The Impact of Personal Experiences on Faith
18:15 Prioritizing Family and Faith
20:26 Bibleholics: Exploring Scripture
23:00 Miraculous Healing and Spiritual Gifts
29:12 The Impact of Parenthood on Faith
30:23 Connecting with Alex and Bibleholics

Bibleholics podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bibleholics-podcast/id1754946968

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In this episode of the Men After God podcast, Dustin interviews Tom Peterson about keeping Christ in the workplace. Tom shares his personal journey of faith and how he discovered the importance of integrating his faith into his career. He discusses the challenges of living out one's faith in the workplace and offers practical advice for men at different stages of their careers. Tom emphasizes the need to make room for faith at work, to build on one's strengths, and to give oneself grace. He also provides resources and organizations that can support men in their journey of integrating faith and work.

Tom's book-https://a.co/d/2rpgIuL

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
04:41 Tom's Career in Communications and Marketing
07:40 Challenges of Living Out Faith in the Workplace
12:03 Identity and Finding Purpose in Work
18:44 Practical Ways to Show the Light of Christ in the Workplace
24:34 Tom's Book and Future Plans
31:42 Conclusion and Call to Action


On this episode of Men After God, I had a great conversation with

my guest Tom C. Petersen about the challenges of living out our

faith at work, ensuring that we bring our whole selves to work. We

talked about how to shine the light of Jesus in the workplace. To

help you dig deeper, Tom provided a few questions to help you

think through this topic. I pray that as you think through these, they

help spotlight how you think about being an effective Man After

God.

· What kind of expectations do you have about your work? Do you tend to have high

expectations, or low expectations? Do these expectations tend to be met, or do

they fall short? How do you react to that?

· How do you see your work through the lens of your faith? How do your work and

your faith align? How do they differ?

· Do you tend to compartmentalize your faith from your work, or other parts of your

life? How do you help ensure your faith and work are integrated?

· Are there particular elements of your job that you feel are especially challenging to

your faith? How do you reconcile the two?

· Living our faith at work is more than trying to baptize people at the water cooler.

How do you live out your faith at work?

· Do you think other people think of you as a Christian? What do you think shapes

their perception of your faith? Are there things you do, or say, or items in your

workspace that point to your faith?

· How do you think about sharing your faith with others at work? What comes to

mind? What discourages you from sharing your faith? What encourages you to

share with others?

· How hard is it to give yourself grace when you don’t meet your own expectations?

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In this episode, Dustin and Cory Long discuss the misconceptions and beliefs surrounding money in the Christian community. They explore how our thoughts about money can impact our actions and decisions. They challenge the idea that having money is inherently bad and emphasize the importance of using money for the kingdom of God. They also discuss the role of pride, selfish ambition, and workaholism in our relationship with money. In this conversation, Cory Long and Dustin discuss the themes of pride, selfish ambition, and workaholism. They emphasize the importance of saying no to things that don't align with our values and priorities, and saying yes to the best things that will have a lasting impact. They also highlight the need to trust in God's provision and to prioritize our relationship with Him. The conversation explores the idea of leaving a legacy for future generations and the importance of rewiring our beliefs about money and success.

To Love is to Give Book: https://a.co/d/asBYfdo

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
06:27 The Impact of Money on Our Actions and Relationships
09:17 Challenging Our Beliefs About Money
13:31 The Role of Pride, Selfish Ambition, and Workaholism
17:19 Embracing an Abundance Mindset
22:59 The Power of Giving and Making a Lasting Impact
26:43 The Power of Saying No and Prioritizing What Matters
34:00 Navigating Pride and Staying Humble in Success
36:21 Overcoming Selfish Ambition and Aligning with God's Will
38:17 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing What Truly Matters
45:39 Trusting in God's Provision and Prioritizing Our Relationship with Him
48:18 Leaving a Legacy: Rewiring Beliefs About Money and Success

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Stephen Montepeque shares his journey of coming to know Jesus and his life in ministry. He grew up in a traditional Catholic family but didn't have a strong connection to church. In college, he was invited to church by friends and eventually made a decision to follow Jesus. He met his wife while in Bible college and they have been married for 17 years. Stephen has been serving at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Connecticut for 9 years, overseeing young adults, seniors, missions, and church care. He emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with people who can provide insight and support. In this conversation, Steven Montepeque shares a personal story about a challenging situation he faced and how he learned to respond with kindness and empathy. He emphasizes the importance of humility and intentionality in growing in these qualities. Steven also highlights the role of mentors and the value of listening and learning from others. The conversation concludes with a reminder to trust in God and enjoy the journey of following Him.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
01:00 From Traditional Catholicism to Following Jesus
06:29 Marriage and Family
07:31 Challenges and Blessings of Ministry
10:29 Surrounding Yourself with Insightful People
14:31 The Power of Kindness and Grace
19:23 Facing a Challenging Situation
25:30 Learning from Mentors
29:43 Growing in Kindness and Empathy
35:01 Keys to a Fulfilling Life
38:47 Trusting in God and Enjoying the Journey

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In this episode of the Men After God podcast, Dustin interviews Mark Collins, an associate pastor and coach who helps men find freedom and live out their Christian faith. Mark shares his personal journey of transformation and how he discovered the importance of aligning his thoughts, words, and actions with who God says he is. He emphasizes the need for individuals to create an identity statement, celebrate their unique qualities, and recognize their track record of success. Mark's goal is to help men understand their value and worth in Christ and live a life of freedom.

Takeaways

Aligning our thoughts, words, and actions with who God says we are is key to living a life of freedom.

Creating an identity statement and celebrating our unique qualities can help us recognize our value and worth in Christ.

Transformation is a process that requires a commitment to renewing our minds and embracing the truth of God's Word.

Recognizing our track record of success and focusing on our accomplishments can help build confidence and overcome feelings of failure.

Ultimately, our transformation and success come from surrendering to God and following Jesus.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Alignment with Jesus

03:12 Mark's Journey and Discovering Freedom

06:32 Getting into Coaching and Developing Life Mastery

11:23 Transformation and Renewing the Mind

15:28 Understanding Identity and Celebrating Uniqueness

21:26 Recognizing Accomplishments and Overcoming Failure

26:34 Surrendering to God and Following Jesus

30:18 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Episode 60 – The RevRX With Guest Chad Potts

Summary

Join your host Dustin as he interviews Chad Potts, founder of RevRx, who shares his journey of faith and how he integrates his faith with health and wellness. They will discusses the importance of pursuing a relationship with Jesus and relying on His strength to live a holy life. Chad emphasizes the need for men to thrive in all areas of life, including faith, family, fitness, fun, finances, and future. He offers coaching programs and resources to help men set goals and develop routines to achieve them. Chad's mission is to help men thrive in body, mind, and soul.

Time Stamps

3:28 The Importance of Pursuing a Relationship with Jesus

8:42 Living a Holy Life: Relying on God's Strength

13:27 Thriving in All Areas of Life: Faith, Family, Fitness, Fun, Finances, and Future

20:30 RevRx: Integrating Faith and Health

25:41 Self-Care: Taking Care of Yourself Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually

31:32 Financial Stewardship: Managing Finances and Planning for the Future

33:28 Coaching Programs and Routines: Setting Goals and Developing Habits

Resources

§  Connect with Chad: https://www.therevrx.com

§  Chad’s FREE 7 day devotional: https://www.therevrx.com/devo

§  Chad’s FREE 7 day body weight challenge: https://www.therevrx.com/opt-in-5876c994-5080-4148-a3f7-d4dd8d0f41f0

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Episode 59 –With Guest Casey Cease

Summary

In this conversation, Dustin and Casey discuss the challenges and opportunities of pastoring with ADHD. Casey shares his personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and how it affected his work as a pastor and entrepreneur. They emphasize the importance of understanding and embracing one's unique gifting and leading from a place of faithfulness rather than comparison. They also discuss the need for leaders to build teams that complement their strengths and delegate tasks that are not their areas of expertise. The conversation highlights the importance of being honest with oneself and others about limitations and finding ways to be effective in leadership.

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Casey's Background

02:58 Navigating Pastoring and Entrepreneurship with ADHD

08:38 Embracing Your Unique Gifting in Leadership

11:41 Leading with Faithfulness, Not Comparison

24:05 Success in Leadership: Faithfulness over Comparison

27:23 Preventing Burnout: Delegating and Hiring the Right People

30:17 Creating Space for Unique Gifts and Callings

35:26 The Importance of Proper Compensation for Pastors

39:55 Understanding and Managing ADHD in a Christian Context

Resources

§  https://caseycease.com

§  Casey’s Book “Tragedy to Truth”: https://amzn.to/3Y13hDK

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Summary

Dylan Novak, a celebrity evangelist, shares his journey of following God's call to reach people in the celebrity realm with the gospel of Jesus Christ. He talks about his family, how he met his wife, and the challenges of being in ministry. Dylan shares how his passion for superheroes and celebrities led him to start a ministry of reaching out to celebrities and sharing the gospel with them. He also discusses the importance of surrendering our lives to God and the impact he has had in the celebrity realm. In this conversation, Dylan Novak shares his experiences as a celebrity evangelist and the importance of reaching out to celebrities with the gospel. He discusses encounters with celebrities like Doug Bradley and Russell Brand, highlighting the need for proper discipleship and support for new believers. Dylan emphasizes the negative perception of Christianity in Hollywood and the importance of showing love and respect to celebrities. He also introduces the Join the Mission program, which allows people to support his ministry and reach celebrities with the gospel.

Takeaways

Following God's call may lead us to unexpected places and allow us to reach people we never thought possible.

Surrendering our lives to God and allowing Him to be in control opens doors for us to impact others with the gospel.

Not every interaction or opportunity will result in immediate success, but that doesn't mean we should give up.

God has a plan and purpose for each of us, and when we fully surrender to Him, we can experience the joy of fulfilling that purpose.

Sharing the gospel with celebrities and other influential individuals requires sensitivity, prayer, and a genuine desire to see them come to know Jesus. Reaching out to celebrities with the gospel is important, as they have a significant influence on society.

Proper discipleship and support are crucial for new believers, including celebrities, to grow in their faith.

The negative perception of Christianity in Hollywood can be countered by showing love and respect to celebrities.

The Join the Mission program allows people to support Dylan's ministry and reach celebrities with the gospel.

Chapters

:30 Introduction: Dylan Novak's Unique Ministry

1:25 Family and Personal Journey

13:59 Impactful Interactions with Celebrities

19:37 Challenges and Lessons Learned

20:44 Introduction and the Importance of Reaching Celebrities

22:01 Encounter with Doug Bradley and the Power of God's Plan

23:25 The Importance of Discipleship and Support for New Believers

24:50 Countering the Negative Perception of Christianity in Hollywood

29:53 The Need for Proper Discipleship and Facts

33:26 The Real Evil in Hollywood and the Response of Christians

37:19 Join the Mission: Supporting Dylan Novak's Ministry

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