When the battle comes to your doorstep, are you the man in the arena or just another voice from the couch?

In week three of Toy Stories, Scott Nickell sat down on The Cutting Room Floor to unpack what didn't make it into his sermon. From David's courage to Saul's passivity, from critics to shepherds, Scott walks through four pictures of masculinity we all live out and only one of them reflects Jesus.

This week's challenge: Ask yourself, "Who in my life is hurting because I'm not protecting them?" Then do something about it.

Hosts: Neil Gregory & Scott Nickell

What We Discuss:

• Four pictures of masculinity: the bully, the critic, the soft king, and the good shepherd
• Why Saul's passivity was more dangerous than Goliath's strength
• The overlooked influence of David's older brother
• What it means to be the "man in between" like Jesus
• Warrior-poets and the power of tenderness + toughness
• Why initiative is central to biblical manhood
• Competence vs. calling: why courage matters more than skill
• The power of stepping up, even when you've failed before

About Southland Christian Church

Southland is one church meeting in multiple locations across central Kentucky. We believe Jesus came for the lost and the broken, which means there's a place for everyone here. We want what He wants: for heaven to be really crowded. Around here, that means we worship defiantly, speak truth unashamedly, and extend grace generously.

To support this ministry and help us continue to reach across Central Kentucky and all around the world, visit: https://southland.church/give