The Iron Pursuit

Every year we are surprised by Christmas events, overspending, and "that" family member (you know who he/she is...), but what if this year could be different? In this episode, Joey shares 5 tips that will certainly make this Christmas season one to remember. Don't miss this!

The wise man Solomon said that a man without self-control is like a city with walls of defense. Self-control, or discipline, is something that is not prioritized in many men's lives. Most of us never think of the simple things that lead to greater compromise. In this episode, Joey will explain why it is so important to start today practicing self-control.

Modern culture wants to dismantle masculinity by deeming it as bad. Therefore, the absence of fathers and masculine role models is paraded rather than mourned. In this episode, Joey pushes back against this ideology by showing us that masculinity is not bad, but it is dangerous. The danger masculinity produces is the very reason the enemy seeks to destroy it. 

All of us have stood at a crossroad, literally or figuratively. Every day there are young men who make decisions without guidance from and experienced mentor in their life. What would change if we actually made it part of our mission to stand at the crossroads of life and point younger men in the right direction? Joey believes it would make lasting change for generations to come.

Like it or not, you are leaving a legacy for your children. If you do the right things, you children can inherit favor. However, choosing to do the wrong things can leave them with fallout. In this episode, Joey uses the example of King Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, to explain how we can make better decisions today and leave our families a legacy we can be proud of.

A man does not wake up one day and decide that he is going to wreck his life. Instead, it happens one bad decision at a time. In this episode, Joey describes the "Big 3" areas of temptation or moral failure that scripture and experience highlight as recurring struggles, identifies the cost of compromise, and offers clear guidance on how to defeat compromise. Every man is either becoming sharper or duller with every choice he makes. Learn how to make the best choice.

This is part 3 of the three-part series The Marks of a Man. In this episode, Joey explores the boundaries of when a man should fight and what he should fight for. Although the idea of fighting is unpopular and politically incorrect, the truth is that there are times when men are called and challenged to fight for what they believe in. In a world full of passive men, this is a call for men to stand for truth and the things that really matter.

Whether you know it or not, you are following someone and someone is following you. Therefore, the question we must answer is this: Am I worthy of following? In this episode, Joey will continue pursuing the marks of a man. This is a three part series so be sure to catch part 1.

Pursuing biblical manhood comes down to doing 3 things consistently: 1. Reflect God's Character 2. Seek God's will 3. Follow Jesus' teaching. Reading that list may seem daunting, but it's not as bad as it seems. In this episode, Joey explains what it looks like to practice biblical manhood under the pressure of cultural chaos. 

In this episode, Joey describes 3 marks of true manhood. Surprisingly, these characteristics do not align with modern culture or the worlds definition of manhood. Emphatically, men are encouraged not to run away, back down, or show vulnerability. However, Joey believes that men should learn how to run away from certain things that are, indeed, setting them up for failure. This topic will be broken down into three episodes, so be sure to catch them all.