Start Something and Stop Quitting

Developing a healthy, intentional ethos (culture and characteristics) as a Godly man is critical. It’s about building disciplines that drive us to deeper places, move us closer to Jesus, and infuse purpose back into our lives. On today's episode we will dive into 3 things that should be non-negotiables for us as men. DISCUSSION GUIDE : Are you a person who sets goals/resolutions? What goals have you set for yourself recently? How has it been going for you? Share a funny story of when you gave up on a goal way too quickly. Challenge 1: Pursue Jesus Daily - What does it look like for you to follow Jesus on a day-to-day basis? Does reading come naturally to you? How often are you actually in God’s Word? Would you like your time reading the Bible to look different? How so? Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17 & Hebrews 12:4. Based on these scriptures, why is it so valuable to be reading the Bible? If you don’t have a daily Bible reading rhythm make one now. Take a few minutes now to discuss a plan to read daily and together. Then make a plan to keep each other accountable. Challenge 2: Exercise Consistently - Read Mark 12:30, 1 Corinthians 9:26-27, and 1 Timothy 4:8. Men can fall into two extremes when it comes to physical health: they either ignore it or worship it. Which camp do you tend to fall in? Do you value training and diet in the right way? Read 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. The way we treat our bodies reflects how we feel about God. Can you honestly say you honor God with your body based on how you exercise and eat? What do you need to start doing (today, tomorrow, or next week) to honor God with your body? Challenge 3: Live in Community with other Godly men. If you’re answering these questions, you are likely already doing this. What has Biblical community looked like for you over the years? How have you benefited from doing life with other men? Read Proverbs 27:17 & Proverbs 13:20. Who is sharpening you to look more like Christ? Who in your life leads you to foolish harm? What changes do you need to make to the men you surround yourself with? What else from the podcast spoke to you? What did God/Holy Spirit speak/prompt/say to you?  What’s God asking you to do?  What does He want to give you?  What does He want you to lay down? Next Steps Join a Group at southland.church/groups Join Fight Club in Georgetown Learn more about being a Marriage Mentor - email [email protected] Check out the Parenting Podcast and more at southland.church/podcasts For any other questions or comments email [email protected]