Everything physical is a picture of something spiritual…

Genesis 1:26-27

Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.

So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

In the creation of physical life, there is one who initiates, gives…and one who receives…

In the creation of spiritual life, there is one who gives (grace)...and one who receives (new life)...

Our physical bodies point to God’s design for relationship and redemption!

When sin corrupts God’s design, our physical bodies point to the coming Redeemer - God institutes physical circumcision, the cutting away of the male flesh to point to the Messiah, who is the Good Seed (semen)

The spiritual reality that corresponds to this physical picture is the idea that as the receivers of God’s grace, our hearts are circumcised and new life is created.

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Guest: Parker Panetti

Daniel 1:8 - Daniel resolved not to defile himself.

What areas of your life do you need to resolve to do and NOT do to be the man that God has called you to be?

Find some godly men and ask to spend time with them, ask them what things they would recommend you do to improve your position in life.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer - The Cost of Discipleship - the way that I read Bonhoeffer is that the mediocre faith that so many have simply isn’t even an option for those children of God who have been bought with the blood of Jesus!

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What is the goal of the conversation - to win the argument or engage with the person?

Biggest suggestion - learn to ask more questions instead of presenting more information

Matt 10 - be as wise as serpents and innocent as doves

1 Chronicles 12:32 - “understand the times” like the men of Issachar

Psalm 119:130 - The unfolding of your words give light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

2 Cor. 10:5-6 - tear down arguments set up against the knowledge of God…taking captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ…

Colossians 2:8 - See to it that no one takes you captive by vain philosophies and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ…

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Lessons from my own experience and God’s Word:

1. You don’t work for the pleasure of man, but for the will of God - Colossians 3:23

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Guests: Mike Thornberry, Stephen Bryan, Aaron Ulmer, and Chris Housewright

We recorded this podcast to use for our parent podcast at the school, which also has a video element, so if you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page.

The Forge is the latest movie from the incredible Christian movie producers the Kendrick Brothers (Alex, Stephen, and Shannon), who brought Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous, and War Room to the big screens. This new movie is about the process of making a man - and it’s a powerful story of prayer, forgiveness, redemption, and salvation! 

The Forge opens in theaters across the country on Friday, August 23, 2024.

In the movie, Joshua Moore (older man, business owner) asks a younger Isaiah some important questions that cause Isaiah to pause and evaluate his life and future - here are those questions:

• 5 years from now, where do you want to be?

• What ways do you want to grow in the next year?

The Forge isn’t a “self-help” movie about making better decisions - Isaiah surrenders his life to Christ and as he begins to follow Jesus, his life and decisions are radically changed! The Forge also highlights the importance of walking in community - surrounded by others to hold us accountable and encourage us on our journey!

T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Guests: Gabe Boyd and Mike Thornberry

Chapter 7 Stand Up to the Bullies

If you want to change the world…don’t back down from the sharks.

Chapter 8 Rise to the Occasion

If you want to change the world…be your very best in the darkest moments.

No matter how dark it gets, you must complete the mission.

• Mission above the man - Jim Eliot - he is no fool to give up that which he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.

Chapter 9 Give People Hope

If you want to change the world…start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud.

The power of one person to unite the group, the power of one person to inspire those around him, to give them hope.

Hope is the most powerful force in the universe.

Chapter 10 Never, Ever Quit!

If you want to change the world…don’t ever, ever ring the bell.

If you fill your days with pity, sorrowful for the way you have been treated, bemoaning your lot in life, blaming your circumstances on someone or something else, then life will be long and hard. If, on the other hand, you refuse to give up on your dreams, stand tall and strong against the odds–then life will be what you make of it–and you can make it great. Never, ever, ring the bell!

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Guests: Gabe Boyd and Mike Thornberry

Chapter 4 Life’s Not Fair - Drive On!

If you want to change the world…get over being a sugar cookie and keep moving forward…

Dan - we live in a fallen world, sin has corrupted everything, we should expect unfairness…

• Jesus was the only perfect person - and look how the world treated him - unfairly…we should expect the same…

Those that strived to be the very best expected that they would be rewarded for their stellar performance.

Chapter 5 Failure Can Make You Stronger

If you want to change the world…don’t be afraid of The Circus

The Circus, which had started as a punishment for failure, was making us stronger, faster, and more confident in the water. Marc and I were determined not to allow The Circus to beat us.

You will pay for your failures. But, if you persevere, if you let those failures teach you and strengthen you, then you will be prepared to handle life’s toughest moments.

I realized that the past failures had strengthened me, taught me that no one is immune from mistakes.

Chapter 6 You Must Dare Greatly

If you want to change the world…slide down the obstacle headfirst.

Those who live in fear of failure, or hardship, or embarrassment will never achieve their potential.

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Guests: Gabe Boyd and Mike Thornberry

Chapter 1 Start Your Day with a Task Completed

• Make your bed - physical

Gabe - we live in a chaotic and undisciplined world…this is one thing I can control.

Making my bed correctly was not going to be an opportunity for praise. It was expected of me.

• Don’t look for the praise of men…Col. 3:23

Chapter 2 You Can’t Go It Alone

If you want to change the world…find someone to help you paddle.

Seven men, all working together

The small rubber boat made us realize that no man could make it through training alone.

Now, lying in bed, all I felt was self-pity…but, my wife Georgeann, reminded me of who I was

• Tough love

Chapter 3 Only the Size of Your Heart Matters

Instructor challenged a guy - “prove me wrong” (motivation)

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Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.

Looking at the story of David, Nabal, and Abigail in 1 Samuel 25

This is the question I want each of us to wrestle with - why are we doing what we’re doing? What is our true motivation behind our decisions?

Good friends - a community of individuals who can challenge you to think about your decisions - is such a blessing - build that community!!!

The Chosen - if you’re looking to learn more about the person and life of Jesus, reading God’s Word is the BEST way - but watching The Chosen is a great addition as well.

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Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart; wait, I say, on the Lord. Psalm 27:14

Feel stuck in a place, job, relationship? In a difficult situation? What’s the plan? Wait on the Lord.

1. “On the Lord” is the most important part of that encouragement - not your plan, but His.

T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.