XY: Be a Man

As a man, it can be especially difficult to keep ourselves pure. There is unclean imagery everywhere we look, and our lustful sin nature would have us indulging in the pornographic content that is so readily available in our culture. Pastor Mark will give some practical and biblical wisdom on how to fight that battle in this episode.

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Let's take a look at David's mighty men from the old testament to see what it says about being a fighter. Physical violence aside, men are called to stand for what they believe in. We are called to take part in spiritual warfare, which includes being prepared and trained to fight the evil that exists in our world today. Please continue to join us!

As a man, you were created to be in relationship. First, in relationship with God, which will govern all of your other relationships. Then, of course, in relationship with your wife, your children, your family generally, and your friends. Do not neglect your place in the family of God by isolating yourself from others!

God wants us to be wise in all areas of our lives, and the area of finances is one that often isn't discussed in the church. In this episode, Pastor Mark will relay some of his personal experiences about how to be wise with your finances. Tithing, saving, and investing are a few of the very practical things covered here, with scripture to back it up. Please continue to join us!

In this episode, Pastor Mark will lay out the father's mandate: biblical rules for fatherhood. They are not all easy to follow, but with some practical wisdom and the grace of God, all men can be good fathers to their natural and spiritual children.

It's not always easy to be a nice guy. Everyone knows they SHOULD be nice to people, but did you know that there is positive scientific evidence to support the biblical command to be kind? Pastor Mark will dive into this truth with scripture in one hand and scientific studies in the other. Enjoy!

As men, we often don't like to wear our emotions on our sleeve. In general, this is okay. However, when it comes to love, we need to be generous and open in our displays. This episode goes into 1 Corinthians 13, the famous love chapter of the bible, to discuss how we are to show love to one another. As always, the biblical principles are reinforced with practical wisdom from Pastor Mark. Enjoy!

Mark Garsombke explains what it means to be a father. Godly men are called to be fathers to their children. We mean this literally! It's not a popular opinion, but fathering children is one of the best ways to make sure that the seeds of the gospel are spread. Learn why today, and continue to join us!

Pastor Mark explains how men of God were created to be multipliers: to thrive and not just survive. Everything that we do as Christians has an effect on ourselves, our families, and the next generation. Because of this important truth, we cannot simply be takers of the things that we are blessed with, we must give back. God has given us many ways to multiply our blessings, and Mark Garsombke will go into further detail in this episode. Thank you for joining us!

As a man, you were created to be a provider to your family. Pastor Mark will discuss the truth behind the scriptural adage: if you don't work, you don't eat. Men are meant to find fulfillment in their work as a means of providing for themselves and their families, selflessly.