Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

Jim is speaking at Yamhill Christian Church sharing how he listens to the voice of God. When was the last time you went into a quiet place to hear from God?

How to hear from God

1. Heart of a Champion, Are you all in for Jesus?
2. Pencil of a Sharp Shooter, Carry and notepad and pen or pencil.
3. Eyes of a Hunter, Look for God in the midst of life.
4. Ears of the Preyed upon. Listen for God's voice.

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The Full Capacity Man Is a respected man. What does this look like? This episode touches on Jim's newest book that is coming soon, The Full Capacity Man.

The Greatest Gift a Man can Give

An overseer, then, must be…respectable.

—1 Timothy 3:2

"I firmly believe that respect is a lot more important, and a lot greater, than popularity." — Julius "Dr. J" Erving NBA Star

"This is the same word, kosmios, that is translated 'modesty'—literally, 'with modesty' in 1 Timothy 2:9. The basic meaning of the word is 'orderly'. But Greek writers used it as a source of 'respectable' or 'honorable.'" —Ralph Earle

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments.

—1 Timothy 2:9

"I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being."

—Jackie Robinson

1st African American Major League Baseball Player

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How do we father well despite - and through - our mistakes? Author Dave Wilson joined us to discuss parenting wins and fails, and his book No Perfect Parents: Ditch Expectations, Embrace Reality. For the past twenty-five years, Dave and his wife Ann have been featured speakers at Family Life's Weekend to Remember®, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country. Dave & Ann host a radio show for Family Life with featured guests on marriage/relationships/money and parenting.

Dave has served as the Detroit Lions Chaplain for thirty-three years. They have three grown sons, three daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren.

Dave and his wife co-authored the book, No Perfect Parents: Ditch Expectations, Embrace Reality which is our topic for today's discussion.

The Four Stages of Parenting:

1. Discipline stage (ages one to five)

2. Training stage (ages five to twelve)

3. Coaching stage (ages twelve to eighteen)

4. Friendship stage (ages eighteen plus)

TOP FIVE PARENTING MISTAKES

Mistake #1: I left my soul at the office

Mistake #2: I was nicer to the mailman than to my kids

Mistake #3: I forgot the Bullseye

Mistake #4: I neglected my marriage

Mistake #5: I didn't hug enough

Boots on the Ground: Listen to Family Life Today.

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The Full Capacity Man lives above reproach. What does this look like? This episode touches on Jim's newest book that is coming soon, The Full Capacity Man.

Are you blameless and unrebukeable? The Full Capacity Man works to attain this in his life.

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Doug Pollock is an author, a speaker, a YMCA chaplain, and an affiliate of Athletes in Action whose focus is to help Christ followers worldwide increase the quantity and the quality of their spiritual conversations in practical, doable, and authentic ways.

Over the years Doug's ministry endeavors have taken him to 42 different countries and throughout most of the United States to share God's never-changing message with an ever-changing world. Currently, his "God Space" book and workshop keep him busy speaking in faith communities worldwide.

We will take a look at what these phrases mean.

• Jesus Glasses
• Stepping Out and Entering In
• Information to Transformation
• God's teeter-totter
• Spiritual appetizers

"If we're going to create God Space for others, it has to start inside us. It takes safe people to create safe places."

The Ten Killers of Spiritual Conversations

Killer 1: An Unbelieving Heart

Killer 2: Pre-Conversation History

Killer 3: Awkward Transitions

Killer 4: Our Language, Not Theirs

Killer 5: Disrespect

Killer 6: Agendas

Killer 7: Control

Killer 8: Judgement

Killer 9: Combativeness

Killer 10: It's All About Me

Boots on the Ground:

The next time you eat out I want you to PRAY for your waiter of waitress.

https://www.godsgps.com/

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Guys do you meet the qualifications of an elder? Do you know what they are?

Men, YOU are designed to carry the full weight of manhood.

God has designed you to live as a full capacity man.

This series of Equipping in Ten are to introduce Jim's newest book The Full Capacity Man.

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Troy Mangum is an author, speaker, podcaster (The Kindling Fire) and men's advocate. Creator of Hocoka Men- (an initiation experience for young men). A Lumbee Indian Tribal member. Troy lives in Raleigh NC with wife Kathy. He has two sons, two daughters and one son-in-law.

A former YWAM missionary, hardcore punk singer, substance abuse counselor, busker, long boarder, exotic fruit farmer, vert skater, singer-songwriter, software engineering manager, traveling hitchhiker and seminary dropout.

As fathers we mess up. We need to own these mess ups and find healing and move forward to find freedom.

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Are there any areas in your life that can get you snot-bubbled? Many men live a life without regard to any consequences of their poor choices until they get taken out by them.

Do you have secrets in life that if revealed can take you out or hurt your integrity? Get them out into the light and deal with them like men.

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Top Ten Podcasts in Each of the Five Essentials

Finishing Strong Book/Organization

10. Brett Clemmer (Ep 233) No Man Left Behind

9. Clair Hoover (Ep 417) NCMM

8. Jim Whitmore (Ep 449) NCMM

7. Patrick Morely (Ep 366) Christian Man

6. Bud Lindstrand (Ep 219) MODA

5. Jack Deere (Ep 247) Even in our Darkness

4. Gene Getz (Ep 253) Life Essentials Bible

3. Gene Getz (Ep 255) Measure of a Man

2. Jerry Boykin (Ep 318) Never Surrender

1. Ron Deal (Ep 350) Smart Stepdad

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If done right a man's greatest years are his final years, when he can enjoy the benefits of wisdom gained over a lifetime ascent up the mountain of God. It's in his twilight that a man's voice ech-oes most powerfully to the younger generations. Proverbs 17:6 reminds us of the truth that, "Children's children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children."

If you've passed the baton, take it back. Finish your life strong.

Life is more than the hike out of a scorching canyon and noon. It's about those moments at the truck over an ice cold drink with someone you love—after that we learn the joy of a life well lived.

There are finishes and there are strong finishes. They are not the same. Sometimes a finish is a wrong finish. A divorce is a wrong finish. A suicide is a wrong finish. Getting fired from your job for reasons you could have avoided is a wrong finish. To live selfishly in retirement, refusing to impact others with your experiences, wisdom, and expertise is a wrong finish.

It may be the most tragic finish of them all.

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Commit yourself at all costs to finishing strong.