A man’s concept of God shapes the most significant aspects of who he is. At the same time, the idea a man has of God is usually not chosen – he learns it by observing the manner in which other men he respects relate to God.
‘Belief’ is for children, says modern man. To ‘believe’ is cute, like ‘make believing’, but the mature person has no space for ‘belief’ in the strict sense. Because the strict sense entails that one has not actually seen the thing that is being believed.
Let’s face it, it takes courage to have children. To bring into the world that rebellious fruit of my flesh that melts my heart, keeps me up at night, thrills me with first steps and then crashes the car, is not easy. And to bring multiple children into the world, as is the biological norm for most people, can seem daunting.
Clothes should focus us on our dignity. Clothes direct people to our faces and therefore foster personal relationships. Clothes have a moral, not just a practical purpose. A good question for dress, then, is whether it is “personal” or objectifies us.
Avoiding pornography requires a person to set clear boundaries with people, places, things, technology, and situations that might lead him to return to pornography use.
Something is not right. Many of us feel something is missing from our lives. We long for a fresh start, a way of breaking out of our bad habits, and a path to living a more meaningful life. We’re oversaturated with technology. Our minds are distracted, our desires distorted, and we’re disconnected from others. But the truth is, we don't have to surrender to mediocrity. This January 1st, we can do something to make a lasting change.
Today John, Devin, and Sam discuss the struggles of sexual temptations vs. sexual attraction and how to rightly understand and live the difference. We explore the profound reality of sexual attraction, emphasizing how it can lead us to a richer connection with God. Moreover, we equip you with strategies to triumph over the cunning tactics of the Devil, who seeks to exploit and distort this natural aspect of human life for his own purposes. In a world of sexual fragmentation, the truth is far more enjoyable.
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Each week we are going to answer one of your questions during the podcast. This week we have a question from a listener who wants to know how to better live his masculinity in relation to his wife's feminity, and how the baggage we bring into our relationships can have consequences.
Today, John, Devin, and Sam dive into the pressing question: Are your enemies still pulling the strings in your life, preventing you from finding peace and becoming the man you're meant to be? In a world where being triggered and taking offense is the norm, the culture has changed how we approach dialogue and resolution and the effects are toxic. While there is a new battleground, the warning signs that these offenses are controlling us are timeless. We discuss these warning signs as well as how to approach virtuous resolutions and rise above the conflict.