The C.O.D.E of Man

“This world demands a life saturated with God, and this world is the perfect storm to prevent our souls from having it.” – John Eldredge, from Get Your Life Back (2020)

This week the C.O.D.E. crew brings a discussion on finding the simple and sustainable ways that we can live our lives saturated with the life of God. It would be a most helpful way in a world increasingly calling us away from life with God and distracting us from the most essential way we were designed to live.

Along with learning the power of speaking truth into yourself, what are some other helps when you, or someone you care about, is struggling with depression? In this conclusion to the discussion, the C.O.D.E. guys offer some practical helps from biblical source and personal experience.

A special thank you to our friend Bruce Frye for the theme song, "Heart of a Champion."  You can find more of Bruce Frye's music and ministry at Bruce Frye Ministries - Singer, Songwriter & Evangelist | Online Christian Music and Book Store

Also, we welcome your emails at [email protected]

We have all heard the lines about “Do you talk to yourself? Well, just start worrying when you begin to answer yourself.” Actually, one of the most helpful things we can do is to learn how to talk to ourselves. And this is found throughout scripture.  Speaking truth into ourselves is a dynamic way to overcome in the battle with depression; an experience we are all familiar with. 

In this first of two parts, the C.O.D.E Crew discusses the battle we all face with depression, and how we can overcome through the strength of Jesus.  Along the way, enjoy a few laughs as well, after all, a merry heart doeth good like a medicine!

A special thank you to our friend Bruce Frye for the theme song, "Heart of a Champion."  You can find more of Bruce Frye's music and ministry at Bruce Frye Ministries - Singer, Songwriter & Evangelist | Online Christian Music and Book Store

Also, we welcome your emails at [email protected]

How do we, as disciples of Jesus, follow Jesus in his passion? What does that even mean? Why is it more than just the cross of Jesus that matters? What is it about our own cross that helps us be true followers? When we think about how Jesus suffered our minds tend to jump immediately to the cross, but actually, this whole week leading up to the cross is filled with many experiences of suffering, vexation, painful feelings and struggles against mental, emotional, and physical assault. Yet, we see Jesus, poised, powerful, and true to the mission. Join the C.O.D.E. Crew and our guest Pastor Chris Cantrell for a look at what it means to follow Jesus in his suffering.

A special thank you to our friend Bruce Frye for the theme song, "Heart of a Champion."  You can find more of Bruce Frye's music and ministry at Bruce Frye Ministries - Singer, Songwriter & Evangelist | Online Christian Music and Book Store

Also, we welcome your emails at [email protected]

Is it possible to be both a manly man and a godly man at the same time? Perhaps a better question is, is it possible to truly be either, without being both? In this episode Mike "Overtrek" Barnette explores some biblical foundation for the case that real men, good men, can be and should be both godly and manly and the homes, the churches, and the world are in desperate need for more of them.

A special thank you to our friend Bruce Frye for the theme song, "Heart of a Champion."  You can find more of Bruce Frye's music and ministry at Bruce Frye Ministries - Singer, Songwriter & Evangelist | Online Christian Music and Book Store

Also, we welcome your emails at [email protected]

In this final installment of the series of sexual sins, the C.O.D.E Crew discusses how to gain victory through Jesus, provide encouragement and help to others, and emphasize the disciplines required to continue to overcome the struggles of hidden sins.

A special thank you to our friend Bruce Frye for the theme song, "Heart of a Champion."  You can find more of Bruce Frye's music and ministry at Bruce Frye Ministries - Singer, Songwriter & Evangelist | Online Christian Music and Book Store

Also, we welcome your emails at [email protected]

In the second part of this series the C.O.D.E. guys dig into some of the reasons why men (or women) are drawn into the traps of sexual sin. Knowing why we are drawn in can help us discern how to overcome the temptations. Ultimately, it is the misplaced desire of the human heart, seeking in carnal pleasure and creature comforts what only the Creator of the human soul can satisfy.

G.K. Chesterton once wrote, "Every time a man knocks on a brothel door, he is really looking for God." The same can be said for every time a man or woman clicks on a pornographic website or indulges in on-screen fornication in movies or even reads it in printed material. Understanding this deep longing of the heart is essential to finding victory!

A special thank you to our friend Bruce Frye for the theme song, "Heart of a Champion."  You can find more of Bruce Frye's music and ministry at Bruce Frye Ministries - Singer, Songwriter & Evangelist | Online Christian Music and Book Store

Also, we welcome your emails at [email protected]

In this first episode of a series on the topic, the C.O.D.E. Crew takes on the trouble of sexual sin in the church, particularly the problem with pornography. It is a real threat within the world of Christian men and women, and it is time to bring light into this darkness and help those who are struggling with sexual sin find the deliverance and healing Christ offers.

A special thank you to our friend Bruce Frye for the theme song, "Heart of a Champion."  You can find more of Bruce Frye's music and ministry at Bruce Frye Ministries - Singer, Songwriter & Evangelist | Online Christian Music and Book Store

Also, we welcome your emails at [email protected]

Overtrek has achieved the goal! Over the past year, for 52 straight weeks, he spent a minimum of one night camping outdoors. A total of 75 nights in camps over the last year, so what? A big deal? To the vast majority of people, the answer is "No." However, in this episode the C.O.D.E. crew discuss how this is a big deal for Overtrek and why that makes it a big deal for God, and why the things that matter to you matter to God.

As Christian men do we have permission to live from our heart? Is it safe to pursue desire? What about the classic warning from Jeremiah 17:9 about the desperately wicked and deceitful human heart? 

A special thank you to our friend Bruce Frye for the theme song, "Heart of a Champion."  You can find more of Bruce Frye's music and ministry at Bruce Frye Ministries - Singer, Songwriter & Evangelist | Online Christian Music and Book Store

Also, we welcome your emails at [email protected]

This week the C.O.D.E. Crew return to the subject of prayer. One of the most oft repeated words of instruction about prayer in the Bible is also one of the most difficult for many of us to follow. Jesus told his disciples that “men ought always to pray" (Luke 18:1). Have you ever wondered, "How is that possible?" Or "That is probably for a certain class of Chrisitan leaders, or monks or something." In this episode we unpack the meaning of continuous prayer and some practical ways to make that a reality.

A special thank you to our friend Bruce Frye for the theme song, "Heart of a Champion."  You can find more of Bruce Frye's music and ministry at Bruce Frye Ministries - Singer, Songwriter & Evangelist | Online Christian Music and Book Store

Also, we welcome your emails at [email protected]