Men Are Forged

I am answering three questions today. 

1. QUESTION 1: "My boss is a micromanager. It's pretty overwhelming most of the time. I want to say something, but I'm afraid what will happen if I do. But I'm also afraid if I don't say anything, then I won't last much longer at this job. Something has to change, but I'm not sure what to do. Any thoughts would help."
2. QUESTION 2 : "I'm crazy about my girlfriend. I think I want to marry her, but I'm not sure. I think moving in together before we get married might help me decide. What do you think I should do?"
3. QUESTION 3: "I like my job, my boss, and the people I work with. I'm married with a kid on the way, I go to a good church and have good community. But something feels missing. And I've checked all the boxes that I thought I was supposed to have. And I think I should be happier. But how do I find fulfillment when I haven't found it yet?"

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Jem Fuller has lived a colourful, global life. From barefoot backpacker to corporate leader, fire-dancer and traditional tattooist, kindergarten teacher to motorcycle courier, masseuse and reflexology to labourer and travel consultant. Now his time is as partner and father, coach, facilitator and retreat leader. He is the author of the recently published book, The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men, and can be seen delivering his TEDx talk on YouTube

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Chase Replogle is the pastor of Bent Oak Church in Springfield, Missouri. He holds a degree in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in New Testament from The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He is currently a D.Min. student in The Sacred Art of Writing at Western Theological Seminary. Chase is the author of The 5 Masculine Instincts. His work draws from history, psychology, literature, and a rich narrative approach to Scripture to help readers think more deeply about faith and life.His work has been featured on Good Morning American, Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Ekstasis, Bible Engagement Project, and Influence Magazine. In addition, he hosts the Pastor Writer Podcast (pastorwriter.com), where he interviews Christian authors on writing and publishing. A native of the Ozark woods, he enjoys being outdoors with his wife and two kids, sailing, playing the guitar (badly), and quail hunting with his bird dog Millie.

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Today is all about celebration and reflection! Celebration because we made it! 100 episodes! I appreciate all who listened and enjoyed. Reflection because it will change your life, business, and relationships. You want to grow up, get passed your failures and insecurities, and find out who you really are, stop, think, and reflect on your life. Actually reflect on today, what was good, bad, and in-between.

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Daniel is the co-founder of Spacemakers®, a productivity consulting group for busy leaders. His book, Spacemaker - how to unplug, unwind and think clearly in the digital age; won the Australian Business Book Award in 2021 for personal development, and was a finalist for best technology book and best cover design.As a trainer, coach and keynote speaker, Daniel has worked with CEO’s, executives, and other senior professionals throughout Australia and beyond. He is the creator of best-selling productivity courses such as Email Ninja, List Assassin, Priority Samurai, and Making Space (digital wellness training) with more than 20,000 students online and offline.
Daniel has a broad professional history, includes leadership roles in physiotherapy, health management, project management and Christian ministry. Daniel lives in Tasmania, Australia with his wife, Kylie, and their three children, Naomi,Caleb and Jethro. He also keeps fourteen pure-bred chickens who eat a lot of grain andlay too few eggs.

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To learn more about Daniel and his work at Spacemakers, please visit www.spacemakers.com.au

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Becoming a man is hard and intentional work. Here is some insight in how to do it every day

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Today, my interview is with Bryan Gill and Brad Hill of The Storied Outdoor Podcast. Bryan Gill, his wife, and two kids live in Birmingham, Ala. where he is an administrator in higher education. He is the author of several men's devotional books and his debut novel, The Devils in Alabama, a southern suspense novel that was released in 2021. Bryan is the co-host of The Storied Outdoors, a podcast that's somewhere between Lewis and Tolkien and Lewis and Clark. He enjoys all things outdoors including fly fishing, kayaking, and wildlife photography. You can learn more about Bryan at his website, www.bryangill.com.Brad is a Family and missions pastor for Mars Hill Church in Mobile, Ala. When he's not serving in those capacities, you can find him outdoors, on a hike, photographing wildlife, drinking coffee, or wading a river with a fly rod in his hand. Brad is married to Paige Hill, and they have two children. Brad is the other co-host of The Storied Outdoors, a podcast that's somewhere between Lewis and Tolkien and Lewis and Clark. 

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Having the courage to connect with others and build a lifestyle with people is a risk but it is the answer to your addiction.

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Greg Oliver is the Founder and Executive Director of Awaken, a Gospel-based ministry focused on recovery from pornography/sexual addiction and sexual betrayal trauma. Greg has personally been in recovery since 2009, and is a certified Sexual Recovery Pastoral Counselor. Through Awaken, Greg and his wife Stacey provide community, coaching, and recovery resources for men, women, couples, and ministry leaders. Awaken currently offers recovery meetings in Birmingham, Montgomery, Prattville, and Cullman AL and in Nashville TN. Greg also worked as a Worship Pastor for many years and serves on the worship team at his church. Greg & Stacey live in Birmingham AL, and have three grown children and one grandson.

One of my favorite quotes from the interview...
"so I would say to my single self, Married sex doesn't fix anything. But single experiences with sex and porn and masturbation and fantasy are going to potentially wreck your opportunity to have good connected, safe, trusting, intimate sex with your spouse whenever that happens. And if you use a lot of porn, by the way, you might have trouble getting an erection on your honeymoon. Not to put too sharp of pulling on it."  Watch the clip

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MEN ARE FORGED develops young professional men to pursue God's calling — so they can grow, lead, and maximize influence in the world around them.

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Your story matters more than you think. Your past is connected to your present and future and it demands redemption or will lead to destruction in your life and others'. Therefore, understanding the narratives that drive you, are as important as what you do because it dictates your actions.

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MEN ARE FORGED develops young professional men to pursue God's calling — so they can grow, lead, and maximize influence in the world around them.

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