Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

In this episode Rich Gorecki talks about men and their need for authentic relationships with other men. Who do you have in your inner circle?

Rich Gorecki is a self-professed "regular kind of guy" who writes from his own struggles with work-life balance that teetered on depression and his experiences with friendships. Rich's concept of "GodBuddies" led to his personal blog and recent book about a man's need for deeper, more authentic friendships based on raising boys, the cultural issues for men, participating in Bible studies and study retreats, and speaking on the topic of friendships. Rich is an elder at his local Presbyterian Church, trained Stephen Minister, and leader of its men's group. He is a former Assistant Scoutmaster, coached his kids' teams, and volunteered with various local organizations. Rich lives in the western suburbs of Chicago and is married to his high school sweetheart, Cyndi, with whom they raised three boys into young adult men.

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Identify who functions as your Paul, Barnabas and Timothy?

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In this episode Jim challenges fathers to do some sort of rite of passage with his kids. How will they know they entered manhood? It is up to fathers to usher them into this stage in their lives. It is also important to bring other men around them to share what manhood looks like.

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Brian Tome shares what the five marks of a man are. By this definition, are you a man? At the end of the podcast we will ask you to identify what areas you need to work on.

Brian Tome is the founding and senior pastor of Crossroads Church, 2017's fastest-growing church in America. Brian has authored four books including his best-seller, The Five Marks of a Man. He also hosts The Aggressive Life podcast. As an entrepreneur, Brian has opened several other non-profits and started Man Camp, a primitive weekend camping experience that has helped tens of thousands of men reclaim the code of manhood. An avid adventure motorcyclist, Brian rides tens of thousands of miles and camps more than 30 nights a year. Brian has also released an adventure ride TV show called Phantom Lake. He is married with three children and lives in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Boots on the Ground:

Identify which of the fives areas you are the weakest. Are you a man of vision, are you a man who takes a minority position, are you a team player, are you willing to work hard, and are you a protector.

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The good man is not always a nice man. The Good man does good things, spends time with good people, and his actions are good. Men, stop being a nice man and be a good man.

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Most men live an average or below-average life. What does it take to live above average? You will love this episode with Robert Owen!

Robert Hamilton Owens is a man of many hats. He's been and done a lot – mountain climbing, radio and TV personality, keynote speaker, minister, Ironman, philanthropist, triathlete, Special Ops Pararescue man, and father of five – to name a few. But of all the pursuits he's undertaken, there's one title that best describes this literal force of nature: Robert is The Fittest and Mentally Toughest 66-Year-Old in the World. Period.

Robert was born and raised in Orange County, California without ever having met his parents. Adopted by a California judge, Robert was raised as a special-needs child who was unable to play kickball with his classmate due to the corrective shoes he was required to wear through sixth grade.

Boots on the Ground: What are your 3 take-aways from this podcast? What are you going to do with it?

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A full capacity man is a generous man. He knows that he can not out give God. With the riches God has given you, are you generous with them? Jim shares from his book Full Capacity Man, how a generous man lives.

An overseer must be…free from the love of money.

—1 Timothy 3:2-3

Since an overseer manages God's household, he must be blameless—…not pursuing dishonest gain.

—Titus 1:7 (NIV)

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Episode 436 called "You are Soft" was our most responded to podcast—good and bad. After listening to it recently, I still stand on what I said, "WE ARE SOFT."

Soft equals weak. SO, when I say soft, I mean we are weak. Which is why I wrote the book, "STRONG Men Dangerous Times"

People think Jesus was a pastor, I think he was more of a coach.

Listen as Jim unpacks these thoughts.

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Are you the Peacefaker, Peacebreaker, or Peacemaker? In this episode from Jim's book the Full Capacity Man, Jim explains what each one is and what a full capacity man should be.

An overseer, then, must be…peaceable.

—1 Timothy 3:2-3

Now the overseer is…not quarrelsome.

—1 Timothy 3:2-3 (NIV)

"Peacemakers see conflict as an opportunity to solve problems in a way that not only benefits everyone involved but also honors God. They use conflict to glorify God, serve others, and become more like Christ."

—Ken Sande and Kevin Johnson

Resolving Everyday Conflict

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What can happen in your life if you are driven by godly values? Dive into this podcast with Ryan Chamberlin and see what his values have driven him to create for you and me.

Ryan Chamberlin is an author, speaker, and leadership influencer.

For 25 years he worked with thousands of entrepreneurs, assisting them in growing their influence and profitability.

Ryan has authored 4 books on value-driven success including one with the late relationship expert Gary Smalley titled 'The Rich You Formula.'

In 2020 he ran for U.S. Congress in the most competitive race in Florida.

And in January of 2021, he co-founded the True Patriot Network which recently launched a value-driven social media platform called TPN.

Ryan has worked with Success Magazine, is a TEDX speaker, and frequently is asked to share at national conferences.

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In this Equipping in Ten Episode Jim challenges our way of thinking when we seek to understand what it means to be a hospitable man. Can you say that you are that man?

For the overseer must be…hospitable.

—Titus 1:7-8 (1 Timothy 3:2)

"If a man be gracious and courteous to strangers,

it shows he is a citizen of the world."

— Francis Bacon (1561-1626)

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

—Hebrews 13:2

Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

—Romans 12:13 (NIV)

"When you open your home to strangers,

you are opening your home to the Lord Jesus."

—Ray Pritchard

Man of Honor

Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. —1 Peter 4:8-9

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