When the busyness of life takes hold, it can be hard to find time to spend with other Christians. For men, this can be particularly difficult amid the dog days of career building and overloaded work schedules. Thankfully, the Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) is there to stand in the gap and provide a space for men to come together in the marketplace who share Christian values and goals. Brent Vawter is the Senior Director for the Oklahoma chapter of CBMC - the same organization that gave him guidance 25 years ago. Today, Brent is delivering the same inspiration and open space for other Christian men. CBMC is present in hundreds of cities across the country and the meetings focus on building godly relationships, cultivating Biblical principles of leadership, and inspiring and engaging men to interact with each other in ways that truly matter.

TAKEAWAYS

Having a Christian worldview should change the way you approach work and life

Knowing your identity in Christ and having the courage to stand up for what’s right is a positive masculine trait

Stop trying to figure out what others want and focus on what God is calling you to do

You are loved, intentionally designed, and God has given you all the tools you need to succeed in life

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Taking on the physical and spiritual battles against the evil in this world is not for the faint of heart. However, Kyle Thompson is working overtime to equip men with the training they need to do righteous battle where it matters most. Kyle is the founder of Undaunted.Life: A Man’s Podcast, the number one podcast for Christian men. He is passionate about helping men embrace godly masculinity, speak the truth with boldness, and to take action every single day to protect, provide, and stand for truth. Kyle discusses why so many men are afraid to take the leap into living an action-oriented faith life. Are they afraid? Are they unequipped? How important is it to model good virtues and Christian integrity to our children? Get your seatbelt on for an encouragement boost to take your faith walk to the next level.

TAKEAWAYS

There are no good works that are enough to be in the presence of a holy father

It is never loving to deprive someone of the objective truth

Many churches have ceded ground on speaking the truth simply because they’re afraid to have the discussion

Show your children how to serve the Lord and show emotion in a Godly manner by example

Modern society is rapidly changing the definition of what it means to be a man or a woman, but one thing is certain: the Word of God does not change. Scripture is very clear about what the definition of a Christ-follower is. Nate Pyle thrives on discussions dealing with discipleship. He is a pastor and coach who preaches, teaches, and helps others embrace authentic vulnerability as taught in scripture. What does the world say about manhood? It’s a lot different than what the Bible says! “If we define masculinity by what we do, it can be hard,” Nate reminds us. Rather, he encourages people to look to the bible for a definition on what manhood should look like - a life of virtue, integrity, obedience, leadership, and the fruits of the spirit.

TAKEAWAYS

Help your son identify his emotions and channel them into proactive and responsible ways

Emotions are God-given - it’s okay to acknowledge that, especially as a man

Fathers need to spend a quantity of time with their sons as well as quality of time

Our identity is not dependent on what we do but rather our identity is in Christ alone

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins

Why are boys in modern culture struggling to live confident and meaningful lives? It might have something to do with the avalanche of negative messages society is bombarding them with. Jeff Schadt, the president and CEO of Revive Family, frequently gives seminars addressing the most prominent issues facing today’s youth. One of the worst problems is culture’s attack on healthy masculinity. “All these messages [are] telling us that we’re the problem,” he says. Boys lose their confidence, and they become men who are afraid to embrace their God-given, healthy masculinity. How can we address this issue? As parents, we can start by tackling this issue head-on in the home and providing a safe and nurturing environment for our sons. “We can punish them right into the world or we can love them right into our influence,” exclaims Jeff.

TAKEAWAYS

Love your kids unconditionally, and they will be far more likely to come to you first when they’re having a problem

Sometimes kids will continue to misbehave because they believe they’ll never live up to their parents’ expectations

Give your child a safe space to discuss their feelings and disappointments

Remember, the Bible says nobody is perfect, so let’s not expect perfection from our children

Washington Watch with Tony Perkins