The C.O.D.E of Man

In this episode we have a serious conversation about the trouble with overeating and living in a healthy weight range. This is a topic men think about more than they let on and there is biblical help and hope available. It is also Easy Target's birthday and Rollin Napoleon brought gifts!

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]

Where does a man go to "get away from it all" when he can't actually get away? Where can a man find stillness, a place to meditate, and reflect and develop the inner man's strength? There are options out there but none better than his own personal study. In this episode the C.O.D.E. Crew discusses the 5 Ws of a man and his study.

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]

Deep down, Christian men want to become fruitful disciples for Jesus.  There is a sense of true purpose and accomplishment that goes beyond what we can do but is found in the more essential part, of what we become. How do we do this? How do we abide in Christ and become genuinely fruitful? Our religion cannot simply be doctrinal, it must become experiential.  

In this conclusion of the two-part series, Overtrek and Easy Target conclude the discussion on what it actually means to abide in Jesus and bear the sort of fruit that brings glory to God, including some practical ways to experience more of Jesus life in your every day.

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

Many men in the church have experienced a kind of soul fatigue when it comes to being "fruitful Christian men." Serving Christ seems to be more of a chore than a joy, and yet that is the opposite of what Jesus offered us. He promises us the fruit of joy, peace, and love. So why are we so weary and worn out from serving?

First, we need to learn what it means to abide, and then we must understand what genuine fruit bearing actually means. In this episode, part 1 of 2, the C.O.D.E Crew discuss what it means to be true branches abiding in the vine of Jesus and learning to bear genuine fruit which glorifies God.

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

This week the C.O.D.E. Crew is finally one again as we welcome back Dean "Rollin Napoleon" Carmichael!  We are also joined by special guest and fellow C.O.D.E. Man, Noah Hooper as we discuss how we mature to the next level of Christian manhood.  What are the marks of maturing and what are the necessary helps to keep growing?

The Crew identify and discuss five essentials to maturing:

1. Develop an Awareness: having a vision of growth (knowing where we are and where we need to get to next)

2. Keep the Pace: maturing is a process; slow growth is lasting growth; don't try to rush it.

3. Find a Father/Mentor: someone farther along who can speak growth into your life.

4. Bring someone else along: one sure way to grow yourself is to invest in the growth of someone coming behind you.

5. God has your back: He is going to finish this work of growth and maturing in your life, trust him.

Also, our first time guest gets a full initiation into what it's like to be in the studio of the "Undisclosed Location," trying to make a key point when all hecticness breaks loose!  You can hear more from Noah on the podcast Taught by Grace - Trailer by Taught by Grace (anchor.fm).

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

In the second half of the discussion, the C.O.D.E. men discuss how to do morning prayer time.  Looking at the model given by David and Jesus what are the basic practices that will turn morning prayer into a meaningful, productive, and essential daily practice?

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]

Every day we wake to find our souls adrift, meaning, there is this notable distance between our inner being and God; some mornings more so than others. This is one reason that we wanted to do a series on the necessity and value of morning prayer.  In this first of two we discuss why morning prayer is essential.

We would like to thank our friends The Morrison Sisters for allowing us to use their version of "He's Always Been Faithful," from their album, "The Only Thing He Bought."  You can find more about them and their music at Homepage - The Morrison Sisters.

And, as always, 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 Overtrek and Easy Target discuss a strategy for starting off the New Year on a track for success.  A lot of people make resolutions and struggle to maintain them.  Some people have given up on the process entirely and miss the opportunity to prayerfully create a plan for growth in the New Year, many times because the process seemed doomed to fail from the offset.  So, how can we set a pace to truly be successful in becoming a better version of ourselves by the end of this year?

Start with Identifying and Defining Core Values.  Next, incorporate these four components of annual planning and goal setting:

1. Reflection 

2. Anticipation 

3. Preparation 

4. Consecration 

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]

The C.O.D.E. Crew looks back over the year at some of the various trials, triumphs, and treasures that 2021 brought our way!  In this discussion you will find some recommendations and some reflections which we hope will encourage you to do a little of your own as we all prepare to turn the calendar!  Thanks for listening and we will speak to you in 2022!

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]

For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?  - Mark 8:36-37

"Strange, isn't it? Each man's life touches so many other lives. When he isn't around he leaves an awful hole, doesn't he?" - Clarence Oddbody, AS2

Join the C.O.D.E. Crew for a special extended Christmas episode as we draw out key life principles from the 75 years of "It's a Wonderful Life!"  And, surprise, surprise, a IAWL trivia competition between Overtrek and Rollin Napoleon!

Key Points discussed include:

1. The Impact of every single person's life for good or bad and how we choose to live it matters.  

2. Unanswered prayers (desires).  Sometimes when we don’t get what we wanted we might actually get what we needed.

3. The Fellowship of Others!  Friendship, sticking together in tough times, not giving up on the people you love or the people who love you.

4. God’s greatest gift of life!  What George was about to throw away at exactly 10:45pm on Christmas Eve!  Enter Clarence Oddbody!  And how we get to be the Clarence in someone else's life from time to time if we are willing.

5. #BedfordFallsLife – Simpler, slower, kinder, purer!  What truly matters in Bedford Falls?  As opposed to the values of a Pottersville!