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Communication is one of the main challenges in marriages, and it’s one of the most important things between husband and wife. There are so many questions about this topic. How do we learn to communicate? How does a married couple learn to talk with each other? What does healthy conflict resolution look like in marriage? And so much more. 

In this episode today my guest, Austin Holt shares his expertise and experience on these critical questions. Austin is a Christian, Husband, Father, and life hobbyist. He loves all things marriage, ministry, parenting, coffee, outdoors, and more. He loves doing deep transformational work in the hearts, minds, and souls of others so they can best show up exactly how God made them to. His love for people and for life is both contagious and energizing. 

It's a great conversation that all men and women can learn from... 

Questions Answered:

• How do most couples learn to communicate, in general?
• How do most couples learn to communicate with each other?
• Why do so many people learn about marriage simply by being married?
• What does healthy conflict resolution look like in a marriage?
• What are some of the ways that men and women are wired differently?
• How does the idea of tone impact communication?
• What are some examples of non-verbal communication?
• What is the power and benefit of using Connection Cards?
• Why should men function as husbands “doing marriage” as unto the Lord? 

You can reach Austin at:

Consciouschristianmarriage.com  

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The word cancer is loaded. When we hear the word, all sorts of images pop up in our minds. Our emotions start racing and we start thinking about the future differently. 

My guest today, Mike Knebel, has dealt with cancer. And recovery. And then cancer again. And then recovery again.

In this episode, he shares about his faith, his humor, his wife and kids, and the entire process of fighting cancer. 

Mike Knebel is a husband, father, Christ follower, self-described bourbon expert, thrice failed political candidate, and reluctant Husker fan. 

As a man who finds power in humor, he likes to share that he gave his left nut to get his first book published. You can get his book, Nut Up or Shut Up, on Amazon right now. 

It’s an important episode that everyone needs to listen to. So let’s get started.

Questions Answered: 

·       How did your journey of finding out about cancer begin?

·       How did you process the odds and statistics and mental aspects of facing cancer?

·       What role did your faith play in this experience?

·       What was the first conversation with your wife like once you received your diagnosis?

·       How did you and your wife decide what, and how, to share this news with your children?

·       Why was, and is, humor so important to you in writing the book and in facing cancer?

·       How was your recovery from your cancer surgery?

·       When you received a second diagnosis, what was it like going through surgery and recovery yet again?

·       What was it like facing cancer with your wife as a unified team going through this together?

·       Why is it important that men not go through facing cancer alone?

·       What are your thoughts on the way testicular cancer is stigmatized?

·       How has your health and nutrition changed since you were first diagnosed?

·       What advice do you have to someone who has concerns about this or is early on in dealing with a diagnosis?

·       What is the importance of early detection and getting things checkout out right away?

Learn about the Testicular Cancer Foundation

https://testicularcancer.org/

Order Mike’s book, Nut Up or Shut Up

https://www.amazon.com/Nut-Up-Shut-Strength-Testicular/dp/B0D8P2T4PT

Connect with Mike on Instagram here

https://www.instagram.com/kickingcancerintheballs

Find Significant Man Ministries here

https://SignificantMan.com 

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Leadership is an incredible honor, but leading can be difficult. Leading in the world and leading in the home; there certainly are a lot of challenges that come with leading. Even Jesus, the ultimate example of a leader, he ran into challenges. And one of the things he was willing to do, was risking the love of the people he was called to lead. But he continued leading through that difficulty.

As men, we’re called to be leaders in our homes. But what does that mean? What does that look like? Too often people misuse that idea of leadership, so what’s the correct way, the Biblical way, of leading in the home? How do we become effective Christian leaders?

My guest today has great thoughts and insights on this idea. Mark Foster is a husband, a father, and a pastor in the state of Maine. And we have a great conversation about Christian leadership.

Connect with Mark’s here:  https://www.facebook.com/markfoster80

Find out about Significant Man Ministries:  https://SignificantMan.com 

Questions Answered:

• When someone talks about servant leadership, what does that mean?
• What does “non-leader leadership mean”
• How is leadership a gift from God?
• Does a man have a responsibility to be a leader in his home?
• What practical things does a man do when leading at home?
• How should a man be the primary instructor in his home when he is not a pastor?
• How do children learn by observing a father at home?
• What’s an example of your kids pushing back on a sermon you’ve preached?
• What are some things about leadership that we learn from Jesus?
• What are some leadership lessons found within the Bible?
• Why is it ok that a leader sometimes says, “I don’t know” in a situation?
• Why is it important a leader does not fall into the lone wolf trap?
• How do we inspire our children to become leaders themselves?
• What are some ways that social media impacting leaders in our current culture?
• What should I be asking myself as a leader?
• What’s the best thing a man can do as a leader in his home?

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My guest today has worked in some tough places, skid row LA, working with people fresh out of jail, and helping them through the issues of addiction and recovery. In this world so many are struggling with some addiction and need guidance on recovery. We dig into that, and much more on the episode today.  

Ben Clark is a Christian, a Husband, and a Father. Working in both the Secular & Faith Communities as a Counselor, & Chaplain Ben has worked in Toronto Canada, LA and most recently South Dakota. Currently serving as Director of Stephens House (A Faith Based Transitional House) Ben has a heart for the restoration and recovery of those battling and bound by addiction. He looks to see each person restored holistically Spirit, Mind, Body.

Learn about Stephen's House at: https://www.stephenshouse.org

Questions Answered:

• What does recovery mean?
• What was your own story of becoming involved in recovery as a career?
• What are the differences between faith-based and secular recovery programs?
• How do you teach people new patterns of viewing life?
• How does using the “why” of life help men during their recovery?
• What led your organization to creating a program that is six months to a year in length?
• How does accountability play a role in someone’s recovery?
• Can you please share some stories of recovery that have impacted you?
• In what ways can addiction become part of life and the person doesn’t even know it?
• How do you help someone who thinks there is no hope for their recovery?
• What role does mentorship and discipleship play in someone’s recovery?
• How do you respond to people who think they can go through recovery without community?
• Why is it important to remember that recovery is a process that will take time and that we need others on our journey?
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As men, we are called to lead our families. But sometimes we don’t know how to do that. What is God’s plan for family? In the episode today, I am joined by Providence Tucker to discuss our role in leading our family, how we do that according to Scripture, and lots more.

Providence Tucker is a man of God, a husband, father, and grandfather, and he is a faith and family centered thinker. He is passionate about building the Kingdom of God. Sharing God’s calling for men to become the watchman for their families, and community.

Providence believes a man’s strength comes from his connection with the Holy Spirit. A strength that will equip Men to leading from biblical perspective.

And as a life coach, he is the founder of “The Quarry, Matthew 16:18 Life Coaching from a Biblical Perspective.”

Connect with Providence on Facebook at:

https://www.facebook.com/providence.tucker

 
Connect with Significant Man Ministries here:
https://SignificantMan.com
 

Questions Answered:

What does it mean to say God’s plan for your family?

How do I find out what Scripture says about God’s plan for my family?

Why must our plan be rooted in Scripture?

How do we help our wives on their path of sanctification?

What do you recommend to a man whose wife is not on board with him leading?

How can a father who is separated from his children still lead them?

Why is it so important that fathers do not provoke their children?

What language should a father use when talking about his children’s mother?

What’s the difference between a peace keeper and a peace maker?

Can you share the story of how this work became a passion of yours?

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This is a brief unplanned podcast episode of me sharing some of my thoughts about the Trump Assassination Attempt and what I think the Christian response to this historic moment in time should be. 

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How do we love our children in the way that God loves us? How do we become Godly fathers? These are big questions at the core of being a father and of doing what we can to become better as fathers. My guest today is Dan Peterson and we tackle these questions and many more in this important conversation.  

Dan Peterson is the founder of The Compass For Life, he is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and has his Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. He specializes in helping adults who work with or have challenging children develop strategies for their child to succeed in both the school environment and family setting. Dan wants to provide parenting tips for children with behavioral problems and encourage positive parenting. And he is extensively involved in training teachers within school settings, coaching parents, and conducts community workshops for adults.

Questions Answered:

• What does Godly Fatherhood mean to you?
• What about a man trying to become a Godly Father with an abusive father?
• What are some tools aligned with scripture that Fathers can utilize?
• How do fathers build up the value of their children?
• What is a different way to think about discipline?
• As a father what is the importance of understanding the world our kids are growing up in?
• How do rules make life easier for fathers and for children?
• Why is it important that kids see their fathers apologize when they make mistakes?
• What’s the plan to teach your kids how to take ownership?
• What are your thoughts on the idea of kids learning lessons both caught and taught?
• How do you help men figure out what their values are to teach them to their children?
• How do fathers adapt their own parenting style for each of their different kids?
• What are some common lies of the enemy that fathers need to be watchful for?
• What’s the importance of husband and wife being on the same page when it comes to a man seeking to become a Godly father?
• What if the way God created your children was for greatness, and our job as fathers is to help them get there?

Links:

90 Day Parent Coaching Program  https://www.thecompass4life.com/

Significant Man Ministries:  https://SignificantMan.com 

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It’s not difficult for a marriage to hit a rough patch. And sometimes that leads to a seriously hurting marriage. But for all marriages, in that rough patch or not, there is hope. My guest today is Daniel Berry, author of the book Hope for the Hurting Marriage. We discuss a wide range of marriage topics all leading to the conclusion that there is hope, very real hope. It’s an important conversation that I look forward to sharing with you. So let’s get started.

Daniel Berry is a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ, an honored husband and a grateful father. A former journalist, he has written professionally for nearly 20 years. Daniel struggled with alcoholism and other addictions for more than a decade before he started to make progress and experience healing. God restored his broken marriage and changed him from someone who frustrates others to someone who encourages instead.

Daniel has published multiple books to date: HOPE for the Hurting Marriage, Devotions for Dark Days, Devotions for Darker Nights, Diary of a Christian Addict, and 50 Lies of the Enemy (and How to Silence Them).

Questions Answered: 

• What does it mean to replace the bad with good in your marriage?
• Why use a broken and repaired vase on the cover of your book?
• Share a bit of your story up to the point of growing up and changing your name?
• What do you recommend to a man who is dealing with an addiction while married?
• What if both husband and wife are dealing with wounds and addictions?
• How do you help your spouse who is addicted?
• What do you mean to embrace peace instead of anger?
• How does stopping and returning to prayer stop a conflict?
• Is there ever a time to walk out of the room during a conflict?
• What is an example of an effective conflict plan for a marriage?
• What’s the difference between a trigger and a conflict?
• How did porn impact your marriage?
• How did you find a good accountability partner?
• Can your wife be your accountability partner?
• How did basketball become so meaningful for you?
• How did you use fasting as part of your marriage breakthrough?
• How is Jesus your marriage’s only hope?

Important Links:

Find all of Daniel’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Daniel-Berry/author/B0BXV8MFC5

https://SignificantMan.com 

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Prison ministry can be one of the most challenging, and most rewarding types of ministry. And there are unique issues with this calling. My guest today is Randall Ham, who has years of experience with ministering to incarcerated men.

Randall Ham is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and former Marine Drill Instructor, who is passionate about ministering to incarcerated men through the Kairos Prison Ministry organization. He has also served as a member of his city’s governmental body, worked in various volunteer organizations, and is an active member of his church. He resides in Alabama with his wife Lisa.

Questions Answered:

·         How did you end up with a passion for ministering to incarcerated men?

·         What stereotype of prisoners do we need to change?

·         What does redemption look like for a man who is in prison for life?

·         Are there men who are in prison for life, but who feel like they are free?

·         Does Paul’s writing hit differently for men who are in prison?

·         Can you share a story of an incarcerated man who has had his life changed by ministry?

·         How should victims and family members of victims think about these topics?

·         What is it like being friends with men who have committed serious crimes?

·         How does someone get involved in prison ministry?

·         How does doing this work change a person?

·         Why does it seem that an incarcerated man can surrender to God easier than a man on the outside?

·         How do incarcerated men deal with the concept of coming to church as they are?

·         Did Jesus instruct us to visit men in prison and minister to them?

·         How can people help if they don’t want to go inside the actual prison?

Important Links:

https://kairosprisonministry.org/

 https://SignificantMan.com
 

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One of the most important things is for Christian men to have friends. And one of the most dangerous things is for him to live in isolation. My guest today is David Dusek, and we discuss the critical issues of friendship, accountability, isolation, and how our wives fit into this conversation.

David Dusek’s mission is to encourage and equip men to live their lives for Christ. He utilizes his life experiences – including his upbringing in a non-Christian home, coming to Christ as an adult, and an extensive business background – to reach men in a way that they can understand.  David’s vision is to engage all men where they are the “other six days of the week”—not just in church.

David is the founder of Rough Cut Men Ministries, which is primarily a live, interactive men’s experience using a strategic combination of action movie sequences, real world current events, Biblical truth and fireteam-sized discussion times with a single, laser focused objective: To get men talking about what’s really going on in their lives.  David travels around the country, and the world, using the Rough Cut Men Movie Experience to get men to be transparent with one another and with Jesus.

https://RoughCutMen.org

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