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"To be the man, you gotta beat the man." - Hulk Hogan To beat the man means you have to be "built better". This implies improvement or enhancement compared to something else. On an individual level, "built better" can refer to personal growth and development. It might involve improving oneself physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually. Ultimately, being "built better" implies progress, advancement, or enhancement in some aspect relative to a previous state, standard, or alternative. It signifies a commitment to improvement. How many men allow themselves to be beaten down through life circumstances, problems, the past, etc.? Yet Paul says in 1 Corinthians 9:27 " but I strictly discipline my body and make it my slave, so that, after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified." Join us this week as we talk to a man who had everything against him, he should be disqualified, yet he is "built better". He beat the man inside him to submission so that God may show him victory.

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round. The wheels on the bus go round and round, all through the town. "The struggle bus" is a term used to describe a state of difficulty or hardship that someone is experiencing. It implies that the individual is having a tough time dealing with challenges or obstacles in their life. The phrase is often used humorously to acknowledge and express empathy for someone who is going through a rough patch or facing various difficulties. Truth be told, we all ride "The Struggle Bus". Even the Apostle Paul rode it when he said in Romans 7:15, "I do not understand myself. I want to do what is right but I do not do it. Instead, I do the very thing I hate." How many of us men can relate to that? The struggle to do what is right but we still do wrong. Join us this episode as we talk about the struggle between doing right and being right. There is a huge identify difference between "I am a sinner" vs. "I struggle with sin". Take a listen and find your "I AM", so you can get off the bus.

Growing up I used to watch the "Love Boat". Awesome show. The theme song was even better. Check it out. (and I know you will actually be singing it as you read it:) ) Love boat Love, exciting and new Come aboard. we're expecting you. Love, life's sweetest reward. Let it flow, it floats back to you. I remember when I first fell in love with my wife. It was the sweetest reward. It was exciting and new. We would talk on the phone and when it was time to say good-bye, each one of us would pretend to hang up...but really we were still wanting to extend the conversation. You hang up, no you hang up. Or we would go out of our way to make something for each other. I remember making the most amazing mix tape. (yes an actual tape, shows my age). First love, it touches places in our soul that are unique. First love is often described as a unique and unforgettable experience characterized by intense emotions, excitement, and a sense of discovery. First love can also be a time of vulnerability and growth as we learn to navigate the ups and downs of relationships. The emotions associated with first love can be incredibly intense and all-encompassing. From the thrill of infatuation to the depths of longing and desire, we may feel a rollercoaster of emotions as we explore our feelings. But let's be honest after a while familiarity and routine bring forth complacency and we lose the feelings. What we once did for our "First Love" is forgotten. We start to think what have they done for me lately. Join us this episode as we talk about First Love. How to return to your First Love for God and your spouse, the advice is the same. JB's Recipe: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/orecchiette-sausage-broccoli.html

This is what the LORD Almighty says: “Consider your ways." Haggai 1:7 Ok honest talk. If you think about your last year are you satisfied with what happened? Or do you look back with regret? Most men look back and think of all the ways they did not succeed, change, or grow. We look back with regret. The longer we keep looking back in the rearview mirror, it takes away from everything that's moving forward. In this episode, we ask 10 questions that every man should ask. God says in the book of Haggai to "consider your ways". That means we are to know the direction we are going. Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland wrote “If you don't know where you want to go, then it doesn't matter which path you take.” As men we must consider our ways for others are depending on our direction. Join us as we discuss 10 vital questions to ask in the new year. Perhaps it is time for you to "Consider your ways".

Every decision you make reflects your evaluation of who you are. When you look back at last year, are you happy with the direction of your life? The decisions you made? Are you where you planned to be? As men we have to ask the question: If your life is moving in the direction of your decisions, do you like the direction your decisions are taking you? Most men will look back and think of all the areas in which they are not where they thought they would be. The problem isn't desire, it's decisions. Little decisions daily result is directional change. So ask yourself a question, what direction am I moving? As we look forward to a new we are reminded of Proverbs 16:3 "Commit to the Lord whatever you do,. and he will establish your plans." When your values are clear, your decisions are easier. Join us this episode as we talk about what does it mean to make God decisions, not just good decisions for the new year.

Is it a wonderful life? One of the most popular Christmas movies details the struggle that all men have. Do I make a difference? At the core of every man, he contemplates that question. Does my life matter? Would others be better without me? In the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" George Bailey asks those very questions. But what is really interesting is the actor who played George Baily struggled with those questions. Jimmy Stewart was an accomplished actor, US Army Captain, A combat pilot during the war, and a Princeton University graduate in Architecture. Yet when he returned to the US in August 1945, Stewart was a changed man. He had lost so much weight that he looked sickly. He rarely slept, and when he did he had nightmares of planes exploding and men falling through the air screaming (in one mission alone his unit had lost 13 planes and 130 men, most of whom he knew personally). He was depressed, couldn’t focus, and refused to talk to anyone about his war experiences. His acting career was all but over. It's a Wonderful Life was a terribly difficult movie for him to make because he was personally dealing with the core plot of the movie. Do I matter? Does my life count for anything? Join us this episode as we talk about the lies we believe and what stops us from having a wonderful life. John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Do you have a wonderful life?

Trying harder doesn’t work. Yet that's what men do. We think we can overcome the issues of our lives by just trying harder. And when that doesn't work, we figure out a way to medicate the issue. We turn to something to numb the pain because the feeling of whatever issue we have suck. So what do you medicate? What issue are you trying to fix and with what medication do you use? The problem is medicating doesn't cure, it only covers. It covers the underlying problem. This episode we are joined by a guest who openly admits that porn was his medication. This is a real, honest, transparent conversation with what happens when we medicate instead of turn to the cure. Take a listen and ask yourself...if not porn, what do you use to medicate?

Are you a risk taker or do you play it safe? Most men avoid risk because of the unknown. But what if....? Have you ever asked yourself...what if I _________(fill in the blank). So what stops you? Faith is a step into the unknown. There is a song by Elevation Worship, the lyrics go: I'd rather slip Walking on water Than spend my life Wondering, "What if?" Lord, if it's You Tell me to come 'Cause You alone can tame the wildest wind As men, God is calling us to live as a risk taker. To put faith into action. But to be honest getting out of the boat and walking into the unknown is dangerous. But we are called to live dangerously not recklessly. To live dangerously means to walk where we wouldn't normally walk. To do what we wouldn't normally do. But in order to do so, we have to trust like we wouldn't normally trust. That's what God is calling us to do. Join us this episode as we battle the waves that keep us from trusting and stepping out of the boat into the unknown.

Autopilot: a device for automatically steering or controlling. How many men live on autopilot ? We are all controlled by something. Many men are controlled by reactions to problems, others expectations, our past experiences, or maybe even a sinful pattern. Sometimes living on autopilot is only setting men up for a crash. But in contrast sometimes autopilot if controlled by the right thing can lead you to safety and security. 1 Peter 4:1 …since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, Arm yourselves also with the same mind. In other words...which autopilot controls you? We need prepare ourselves..arm ourselves, so that when life crashes we respond in the same way Christ did. Join us as we talk about how God prepares us in attitude and provision.

Suppress: To consciously avoid or prevent. Have you ever tried to hold a beachball under water to suppress it? The amount of energy and force it takes is amazing. No matter how you strong you are or how much you struggle, the beachball always comes back up. Why because the ball is designed to come to the surface. That is no different than the truth. Truth is always designed to be revealed. But we try to suppress it. No matter how much we try to suppress the truth of God in our lives, eventually we have to deal with it. All of us have areas in our lives that we know are not honoring to God. It comes from our desires to do what we want to do. Our desires distort His design which leads to distance and destruction. Join us as we talk about what it means to suppress the truth. What beachballs are you trying to hold down these days?