Last week’s headlines shook the nation: Charlie Kirk assassinated while speaking at a university. His boldness for the gospel cost him everything. And now we’re left asking: Would I be willing to follow Christ with that kind of courage?

In this episode, we continue our study of 1 Peter and unpack the strange but powerful phrase: “sprinkling with His blood.”

What does it mean?

Why does it matter?

And how does it change the way we live?

We’ll dig into ...

- The Old Testament roots of the blood covenant in Exodus

- How Christ’s death on the cross sealed the ultimate covenant — God promising to cleanse, us promising to follow/obey

- The transformation of John Newton, the slave-trader turned pastor who wrote the classic hymn Amazing Grace

- Why the cross is the greatest paradox: sad, bloody, messy … yet the most beautiful victory in history

- How God uses even tragedy — like Charlie Kirk’s assassination — to spark spiritual awakening

This is raw. This is real. And it’s the kind of truth every man needs to wrestle with.

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Last week, the nation watched in horror as Charlie Kirk was gunned down on a university stage. His boldness to stand by his convictions ended up costing him his life. And now his bloody murder forces every one of us to take a hard look in the mirror and ask ourselves, "Will I boldly stand for what truly matters - the truth, the gospel, the salvation of others - or will I be a silent coward?"

In this episode, we dive back into our study of 1 Peter and examine the blood covenant that defines our salvation. We’ll trace it from the Old Testament roots to the cross of Christ, and unpack what it truly means to be ransomed — bought with His blood.

The cross was sad. It was bloody. It was messy. But it was also the most beautiful event in all of history.

Charlie Kirk's death was also sad, bloody, messy - but God is turning it into something beautiful.

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Integrity separates men who are trusted, respected, and followed from those who are forgotten and dismissed. In this episode, I unpack why integrity is the foundation of true masculine strength, how it’s tested in the hard times, and why it’s worth fighting for every single day.

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In this episode, we step into the shoes of the first-century believers who were mocked, rejected, and persecuted for following Christ. Imagine getting a letter from the Apostle Peter himself … a letter that calls you elect, chosen, God’s own possession.

That letter didn’t just give them hope — it gave them an identity to stand on in the middle of fire. And, my brothers, it’s the same for us today.

We’re diving into the controversial but comforting doctrine of election. Too often, it’s debated and argued about. But Peter, Paul, and Jesus Himself didn’t give it as fuel for arguments — they gave it as fuel for perseverance - to comfort us.

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What You’ll Hear in This Episode

- Why Peter calls suffering believers “elect exiles” right from the start.

- The truth that God chose you before the foundation of the world — not because of what you’ve done, but because of His sovereign grace.

- Why this doctrine is not cold or harsh, but deeply comforting when you face trials, grief, or persecution.

- Insights from Ephesians 1, Isaiah 55, John 15, and Philippians 1 on God’s sovereign work in salvation.

- Quotes from Spurgeon, John MacArthur, R.C. Sproul, and James Montgomery Boice that will reframe the way you see election.

- How election kills your spiritual pride, fuels gratitude, and gives you comfort and calm that God will finish the good work He started in you.

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Key Scriptures

- 1 Peter 1:1–2

- Ephesians 1:3–6

- Isaiah 55:8–9

- John 15:16

- Philippians 1:6

- Philippians 2:12–13

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In this episode, I kick things off by catching you up on some of what’s been going on in my own life lately and by sharing a few recent emails from our listeners.

Then we dive into the start of a brand-new Bible study through the book of 1 Peter. Before unpacking the letter itself, we’ll take a closer look at the man who wrote it—the Apostle Peter. He’s one of the most fascinating and relatable figures in Scripture… bold, impulsive, deeply flawed, but totally transformed by the grace of God. I see so much of myself in Peter, and I think many of you will too.

This is the beginning of a journey that’s going to challenge us as Christian men to embrace the suck, stand firm, grow stronger, and keep climbing in the midst of trials.

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This is a past conversation I had with Daniel Ritchie - Dan is a husband, father, speaker, author, and the 1st Vice President of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Born without arms, Dan has faced unimaginable challenges, but by the grace of God, he’s lived a life of courage, faith, and impact. His story will challenge you, inspire you, and remind you that there is hope beyond your circumstances.

In this conversation, Daniel shares about:

- His birth and early struggles

- Wrestling with God over his condition

- Coming to faith in Christ

- His call to ministry

- Men who shaped his spiritual journey

- How he met his wife

- His passion to encourage and equip others through the gospel

Daniel’s book, My Affliction for His Glory, hit the Amazon best-seller list, and his message has been featured by Fox News, Desiring God, The Gospel Coalition, Rapzilla, and more.

This episode is a reminder that God can use your greatest affliction for His greatest glory.

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ENDURE - Building Faith for the Long Run - https://amzn.to/45mVH8C

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You pray… but nothing’s changing.

Why?

In this raw and convicting episode, Jason opens the Scriptures and exposes why many Christian men’s prayers are powerless.

It’s not because they don’t pray—it’s because they’re harboring sin, living double lives, and expecting God to bless the mess.

We’ll go back to the story of Moses in Exodus 32–33, where one man’s prayer moved the heart and hand of God—and literally saved lives.

Jason also gets real about his own past failures and how sin quietly choked the power out of his prayers, leadership, and impact.

This episode will challenge you, encourage you, and equip you to develop your character in order to have a prayer life that actually makes an impact on your family, your friends, your church, your nation—and even your future.

You’ll also hear how you can get the guidance, support, and accountability you need through our online Climb Teams for Christian men.

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Most Christian men who battle depression never ask for help.

They just bottle it up.

They numb it with work, porn, or alcohol.

And they often isolate.

And for many, it ends in destruction.

👉 FACT: Men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women.

In this episode, I’m unpacking one of the biggest hidden causes of depression for men—guilt and shame.

Whether it’s false guilt from your past or the real guilt of unrepentant secret sin, there’s ONE cure that sets men free - the GOSPEL!

👉 Learn how the enemy twists guilt into a weapon to sideline you

👉 Why healthy guilt is actually a gift from God

👉 How to stop letting your past define your future

👉 Why you can’t fight this battle alone—and how Climb Teams can help

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What do you do when life just beats you down?

When you’ve been thrown in the pit — betrayed, abandoned, falsely accused, and left for dead?

In this episode, I’m gonna hit you with a fresh word of encouragement and motivation from the life of Joseph — a man who went from the pit to the platform.

His story is your story… and your story is not over yet.

So we’re going to talk about pain, betrayal, false accusations, family wounds, scars that never fully heal, and how God can still use all of it — if you allow Him to.

So if you’re walking through Hell my brothers … Keep going!

Because if you ain’t dead — God ain’t done!

Romans 8:28.

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It’s Father’s Day weekend—and whether you’re a dad, stepdad, foster dad, granddad, spiritual father, or a man stepping into the gap for someone who never had a dad—this episode is for you.

Today, I’m talking to you straight from the heart. No hype. No BS. Just raw and real—as always—about the calling, the weight, and the gift of being a dad.

I’m not a perfect father. Far from it.

I’ve done some things right… but I’ve also made my fair share of mistakes. There are things I wish I could go back and do differently—and maybe you feel that too.

But here’s the good news, my brothers:

God’s not finished with you yet.

If you ain’t dead, then God ain’t done!

So in this episode, I want to share a few things I’ve learned—some hard-earned lessons about what really matters in fatherhood. I hope it challenges you, encourages you, and reminds you: you still matter. You still have time. Flawed Fathers we are, but we must keep climbing to be better - to do better - for our kids and our grand kids.

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