The 4:8 Men Podcast

Christian, Reeves, Parker and Luke explore the difference between Godly wisdom and earthly wisdom and how to tell the difference. Christian challenges those who love Jesus to do whatever it takes to rid their lives of the serious but sneaky sins of jealousy and selfishness. Parker and Reeves point out the importance of service to God’s Kingdom and how it often leads to growth and obedience. Luke shares several scriptures that highlight the need for wisdom in your daily life and walk with Jesus.

In this episode: James 3, verses 13-18; James 1, verse 5; Galatians 5, verses 19-21; Proverbs 2, verses 1-11; 2 Chronicles 1, verses 8-10; Ecclesiastes 7, verse 25

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Christian, John Luke, Parker, Reeves and Luke tackle the difficult subject of the power of our words and how we wield them. Luke makes the point that all change takes time and encourages patience as God sanctifies the hearts of those who love Him. Christian comes up with an amusing new term for bad language that John Luke wants to adopt. The guys agree that putting good into your mind produces good results from the heart.

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In this episode: James 3, verses 1-18; Matthew 18, verse 6; Romans 14, verse 21

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Christian, John Luke, Parker, Reeves and Luke dive into James’ challenge to believers to supplement and nourish their faith with good works. Christian points out the way we overuse the phrase “I’ll pray for you,” and that in addition to prayer, followers of Jesus should get to the heart of why those prayers are needed. The guys agree that if one truly surrenders their life to God, charity and generosity will surely follow.
 

In this episode: James 2, verses 14-26

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Christian, John Luke, Parker, Reeves, and Luke discuss the unconscious prejudices we display every day and how they fit into our walk with the Lord. Christian points out that often committing what people think of as “little” sins can lead to much worse over time, and the guys ponder if giving money to people on the street is helping them, enabling them, or just doing what God has called us to do. 

In this episode: James 2, verses 1-13

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Christian and the guys explore the hard-hitting concepts in the book of James, including learning to leash your anger and speech to make them obedient to God’s will. The guys ponder the idea of suffering for their faith and learning to grow from that same suffering. Christian is impressed by the directness of James and finds it to be the perfect book to speak to men in particular about their natural urges, habits, and tendencies.  

In this episode James 1, verses 19-27

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Welcome to Season 5 of 4:8 Men! This season Christian will be joined by men from his personal Bible study as they go through the book of James. As the guys dive into the Word they'll discuss how they deal with tough things in life, whether it's okay to doubt God, the strong pull of temptation and desire. They'll also explore the power of our words over others, our family and ourselves, and the slippery slope of that "amazing" TV show — should Christians be watching a series like "Game of Thrones?" 

Joining Christian in this episode are Parker, Luke and Reeves. They're studying James 1:1-18.

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Christian chats with head cameraman of Duck Commander and Buck Commander Jordan Summitt about marrying his high-school sweetheart, how he met Willie Robertson, and how his faith has evolved over nearly two decades working for the Robertson family. Christian and Jordan discuss the complexities of leading your family while trusting God to lead you and cultivating an attitude of thankfulness every day of your life. Jordan reveals a near-death experience that shook him into delving deeper into his faith and gives some advice to parents with younger children.

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Christian digs into the origin story of Justin Martin of “Duck Dynasty” with the man himself! Martin reveals how he met Willie and ended up working for him nearly 15 years ago. Martin recounts his journey from self-proclaimed “heathen” to a husband, father, and man of God. Christian and Martin discuss what they’ve learned so far about how to communicate with their spouses, co-workers, and children. Martin, a biologist by degree, likens faith to wildlife management in that they both take time, humility and patience.

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Christian chats with Mikado Hinson, director of player development for Texas A&M’s football team. Christian hears Mikado’s story of coming to know Jesus, then how he came to love Jesus. They explore Mikado’s mission to mentor and disciple young athletes who will go on to impact their families, communities, and the kingdom of God. Mikado gives advice on learning how to enjoy our relationship with the Lord instead of slogging through it. Christian and Mikado agree that sports are a great way for young people to learn powerful lessons with spiritual implications.

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Christian is joined by author, pastor, and founder of Radical David Platt. Christian and David dive into David’s calling to spread the Gospel all over the world, even to the most dangerous of places. David walks through his and his wife’s decision to adopt children internationally, as well as how to use the often scary and demoralizing headlines of today’s news to direct your prayer life. Christian and David explore the differences between the Christianity of the modern West and the Christianity practiced by others all over the world.

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