Ep. 25: Balancing Work, Family, and Ministry Responsibilities

Have you ever given yourself a grade on how you’re doing as a husband and father? If you did right now, what would it be? Fatherhood is one of the greatest gifts and responsibilities a man can have, and for that reason, you should be constantly striving for an A+. This doesn’t mean you will hit the mark every time, but your role as a father is important enough to strive for that.

Join our conversation with Curt Storring, founder of Dad.Work if you want to gain an understanding and skill set of what it is to be an elite dad. After all, you owe it to your wife, your kids, and yourself to become the best version of yourself, the man God created you to be.

You can find more about Dad.Work on Instagram, Curt’s podcast, and the Dad.work website.

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• 52 Weeks of Specific Prayer that apply to the topics discussed.

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• Uplifting and Inspirational Affirmations that apply to all stages of fatherhood and reflect on God’s truth for the theme of that reading.

• Anecdotes of Real Dads, including stories and real testimonials offering guidance on refocusing on God and strengthening faith.

Balancing Work, Family, and Ministry Responsibilities can be a challenging task for any Christian man. It is important to prioritize and manage your time effectively to ensure that you are fulfilling your responsibilities in each area of your life.

In this episode we touch on setting priorities, prioritizing quality time, and seeking help.

As a Christian man, your faith and family should always come first. It is important to establish clear priorities in your life and allocate time accordingly. This means setting boundaries at work and making sure that you are not neglecting your family or ministry responsibilities. Balancing work, family, and ministry responsibilities doesn't just mean fitting everything into your schedule. It's important to prioritize quality time with your family and to invest in your relationships with them. This means being fully present and engaged during family time, and making sure that your ministry activities are fulfilling and effective.

Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it. Whether it's delegating tasks at work, asking for support from your church community, or hiring a babysitter to give you a break, there are always resources available to help you balance your responsibilities.

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Have you ever been so filled with pride that God had to take you down to just about nothing to reach you?

Today’s guest, Dr. Dusty Brackett, knows all about that. And he shares his story of how God, in His grace and mercy, rid him of his pride and rebuilt his life from the ground back up, to help him become a man He could use for His glory. Dusty is the executive pastor at Liberty Church in York, SC. He’s a speaker, wedding officiant, and an author. You can find out more about Dusty through his website, dustybrakcett.com.

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What would you do as an atheist living with addiction and shame if God was in relentless pursuit of you? Would you fight it in pride or would you humbly surrender and give way to His love despite how undeserving you felt? On todays episode, you’ll hear the story of John Barrow, an average man whose life was radically changed by the love of Christ. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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If you knew every word you say and everything you did was recorded and put onto the Internet tomorrow for all to see, would that change your behaviors at all?

Join us on this episode as we discuss the importance and impact of being a man of integrity.

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Have you ever considered doing a fast? Do you know where to begin or what the purpose or benefits of fasting even are? On this episode we’re talking about fasting and becoming a man who faithfully prays. Join us for this judgment free and encouraging episode that will help you become a better than average prayer warrior.

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30 Day Praying for Your Wife Challenge [free] https://expeditionmarriage.org/30-day-praying-for-your-wife-challenge/

e5 Men - Husbands Fasting for Their Wives - https://www.e5men.org/

Expedition Marriage with Chris & Jamie Bailey (Marriage Podcast) Ep. 89: When Your Husband Won’t Pray With You

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Check out the Not Your Average Man podcast. A place where we talk about the topics and the issues affecting men today. A place where we call one another up to become better than your average man, to become the man God created you to be.

How much of an impact did your dad have on your life? Were you one of the kids who grew up without your biological father in the home? 

Fathers have spent too much time abdicating their roles and responsibility when it comes to creating a legacy for Jesus. 

Join us on this episode as we talk about the impact that fatherlessness and uninvolved fathers are having and how you can create a legacy in your family creating the kind of father who you would want for your own grandchildren.

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Did you know that this life you’re living is a race? Not a race to see who wins, but a race to get to the finish line strong. Do you ever stop and wonder how you’re doing on it?

Well, any good runner will tell you that if you want to finish strong you’ll need to be running light. But how do you do that spiritually?

On this episode we’re joining Pastor Matt Burrell from Liberty Church in York, SC as he answers that question and takes us through the beginning of Hebrews while challenging us to keep on running strong.

You can find Pastor Matt Burrell at -

Email: pastorburrell@experiecneliberty.org 

Websites:

Experienceliberty.org 

Pastormattburrell.com 

Growtogetherministries.com

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How do I fight temptation? How do I stick to my beliefs when I’m at work or with my friends? Has pornography affected anyone else’s life but mine? How do I become who God wants me to be? Will I ever feel like I measure up? Why do I feel so alone? If you’re a man, a husband, or a father, and you have questions like these then you’re in the right place.

Husbands, whether you feel like you should or not, you don’t have all the answers. The good news is, you’re not supposed to. 

Sometimes as a man, not having the answers or even desiring to ask a question, feels a lot like inadequacy. But the truth is, it’s wisdom. Wisdom to know the extent of your knowledge, the humility to not be arrogant or prideful, and the desire to grow and learn. 

Join Brad @Unrelentingpursuit_ and Chris @expedition_marriage on episode 18, Questions Men Ask, of the Not Your Average Man podcast while we discuss some of these questions and the answers that go with them. 

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Do you know your 5 Fold Giftings and how they relates to your life?

On our last episode we joined Gareth Tedford and learned about the 5Fold giftings from Ephesians, and this week, we get more into those Royal giftings and learn exactly how they can help you see your own life through a very different, God-given lens.

So Join us on part 2 of this 2 part series and find out how you can discover what your giftings are and see the ways they play out in your day to day life -beyond just in the church- giving more continuity to your Christian walk and helping you become better than your average man. 

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Links / References:

Books / Subject Matter: The Permanent Revolution: by Alan Hirsch & Tim Catchim. https://www.amazon.com/Permanent-Revolution-Apostolic-Imagination-Practice/dp/0470907746/ref=sr_1_1?crid=WJ09KBO81803&keywords=the+permanent+revolution&qid=1673025306&s=books&sprefix=The+Permanent+%2Cstripbooks%2C128&sr=1-1

5Q, by Alan Hirsch. https://www.amazon.com/5Q-Reactivating-Original-Intelligence-Capacity/dp/0998639303/ref=sr_1_1?crid=YP9ZOS1L2OSJ&keywords=5q+alan+hirsch&qid=1673025134&sprefix=5Q+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1

The Forgotten Ways, by Alan Hirsch. Reactivating Apostolic Movements. https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Ways-Reactivating-Apostolic-Movements/dp/1587433869/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_2/137-4785662-3558432?pd_rd_w=HIH0j&content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_r=DAPD69AG2HNAXN3XWFVT&pd_rd_wg=HrJJb&pd_rd_r=154baee7-4959-4857-9f81-651e95f47f9a&pd_rd_i=1587433869&psc=1

Websites:

https://5qcentral.com/ A wealth of further resources can be found here.

videos / webinars

https://5qcentral.com/tests/ Here you will find a set APEST / 5Q diagnostic tests to explore and discover your 5-fold gifting profile (Or of course, invite Gareth to come to your church / group for an interactive 5-Fold discovery workshop)

Contacting with Gareth:

https://linkedin.com/in/garethtedford

Email: strong.spear@icloud.com