The Iron Pursuit

Passive Christianity is probably the most dangerous lie a man can fall for. This lie seeks to influence men to be the "go with the flow" kind of guy, instead of the man who guards, engages, and cultivates what God has given him. In this episode, Joey speaks about the true dangers that lurk in the shadows of passivity. When this exists in the home, church, or business, everyone suffers.

Most of us have experienced a relapse at some stage in our lives. Relapse is often associated with alcoholism or drug abuse, but the truth is that relapse is a word that describes a return to, or the recurrence of some condition after a period of improvement or recovery. In this episode, Joey will discuss the difference between shame and guilt, and how to get back up without quitting. Relapse doesn't have to define you, but how you respond to it will.

You will not beat this enemy without a plan. You can have the best of intentions, but if you are unwilling to put those intentions into action, you will fail. Discipline is key. In this episode, Joey offers a blueprint to help build discipline in your life that will help defend your heart and mind against the attacks of the enemy.

Isolation is the breeding ground for addiction. Freedom is actually built in the presence of other men, through honesty, accountability, and brotherhood.

Let’s just be honest about the situation: Most of your battles don’t happen in public; they happen late at night… alone… with a screen.

Here’s the truth:

Porn doesn’t survive in the light—but it thrives in the dark. 

In this episode, Joey will offer practical information about how to become accountable and learn what the Bible teaches about the power of confession.

Porn isn’t just a bad habit—it’s a trained pattern thatrewires your brain, weakens your discipline, and dulls your spiritual sensitivity. But what’s been trained can be retrained. Maybe you’ve been to the point where you’ve said, “I’m done!” And maybe you’ve meant it. But somehow… you end up right back in it. In this episode, Joey asks the real question: Is this problem you’re experiencing a lack ofdiscipline… or is something deeper going on?

Have you ever noticed how you can crash a bag of chips and still be hungry when you're done? It's because the chips are junk food and they were never designed to satisfy your hunger like whole foods. Spiritual junk, like porn, will leave you the same way - unsatisfied and wanting more. In this series, Joey will begin to teach you how to change this bad habit in your life. It's not easy, but without a doubt, it is necessary. Get ready to dig in!

Everyone can have good intentions, but good intentions are nothing more than: Excuses, Empty words, Self-deception, Unrealized potential, Delayed obedience, A false sense of progress, or Disobedience in disguise IF NEVER ACTEDUPON!!! If I can break this down into the simplest words I can, I would say this: Discipline is Becoming the Man Who DoesWhat Must Be Done

 Most men don’t fail because they lack desire—they fail because they lack discipline.

Discipline is the bridge between who you are and who God has called you to be.

Most people think leadership is about position, authority,or influence.

But the truth is—leadership is not something you step into…it’s something that flows out of what you believe.

In this episode, Joey points out that if your beliefs are off, your leadership will be off by breaking down 3 core beliefs that every true leader must carry—whether you’re leading a home, a business, or just your own life.

Most guys don’t fail because they lack effort… they fail because they believe the wrong things about failure. What you believe about failure will determine whether it breaks you or builds you. Failure isn’t the enemy—misunderstanding it is. Failure cases some men to quit too early. While failure causes others to hide in shame. But what I want to show you today is that the difference between two men who fail isn’t the talent they have; it’s the belief they choose.

With a podcast seeking to identify the truth of biblical masculinity, it only seems right that while we are evaluating core beliefs, we talk about the core beliefs around masculinity. The world's concept of masculinity is not biblical at all. However, in this episode, Joey defines true masculinity and calls men into a deeper understanding of what it means to live an effective masculine life by submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.