Years ago, God challenged Don Manning to go deep with Him and to go deep with his family. While it wasn’t the answer that Don was seeking at the time, it was a call that changed his life and his family legacy forever. The result has been a ministry that’s focused on helping dads find meaning and purpose—not to mention a whole lot of fun—in doing family God’s way. Listen to hear the wisdom Don’s gained over more than three decades of building and nurturing his own crazy, cool family. Check out Cr...
May 31, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 153
In a world where guys are supposed to have it all together, admitting any kind of need or weakness seems like a dangerous proposition. But, as pastor Craig Bowler reminds us, Jesus often comes to us with a simple question: "What do you want?" Becoming the man God created you to be involves letting Jesus show you the "wants" you may not even realize you have—and letting Him be the One who meets those deepest needs. Handcrafted Leather for Dads on the Move: Shop Range Leather . Get 15% off your or...
May 24, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 152
While money comes in handy for this life, time has always been humanity's most precious resource. After all, we can always make more money, but time disappears forever with each tick of the clock. Since time is so valuable, we need to make sure we're not wasting a single moment of this gift that God has given us. Wise and generous men recognize a great investment when they see one—and nothing can be more profitable to us and our families than learning how to spend our time well. Get Biblical Fat...
May 17, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 151
The anonymous writer of Psalm 118 wrote that every day is a gift from God's hand, so we should celebrate each one. That sounds great until the pressures of the world start putting the squeeze on our lives. It's hard to maintain genuine joy and excitement about life when we're bombarded by the stresses and struggles of daily existence. As men of God, it's important for us—and our families—to stay connected to the only One who provides true meaning, purpose, and joy with every sunrise. In celebrat...
May 10, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Words mean things. That's why we need to be incredibly careful about the words we use—and the words we believe. Our cultural vocabulary is filled with phrases that might sound motivational on the outside, but they miss the mark of what Jesus wants His followers to know about who they are and who He created them to be. He needs to be the filter for everything we say or hear about ourselves and others. Take these common phrases and compare them to the truth of God's Word: 1) Take it like a man 2) ...
May 03, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 149
We may never be more like Jesus than when we practice generosity. We serve a God who gives without limits, and He gives us the chance to be His hands and feet in this world every day. Even when we're living from paycheck to paycheck, we can still find ways to be generous. We just need to be open to the possibilities. Handcrafted Leather Goods: Shop Range Leather .
Apr 26, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In a world obsessed with collecting more stuff, it's easy to forget that our most priceless commodity is time. We can always make more money; but once a moment passes, we can never get it back. That's why the Bible puts so much emphasis on taking advantage of every second of every day. Whether it's as a husband, dad, friend, or Christ follower, wasted time is a wasted opportunity. We need to invest in those opportunities God provides before they’re gone for good. Take the hill each week and lead...
Apr 19, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Men tend to be "doers." We measure our success—and even our worth—by what we're able to accomplish. On a scale of 1 to 10, we strive to be an 11. Of course, the chase for perfection is a race we'll never win. As men of God, we need to realize that the Bible actually puts the focus on being faithful, not being perfect. God knows we'll drop the ball on occasion. That's why He honors faithfulness above flawlessness. A big thank you to Range Leather for making this show possible! Use code MJ15 at ch...
Apr 12, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 146
As guys, nothing raises the hair on the back of our necks quite like being told we "have to" do something. It’s just human nature. No one likes to be told what to do—and that includes our kids. Trouble is, it's hard for dads to make the move from a "have to" mentality to a "letting go" mentality with their kids. It’s tough to shift from telling them what to avoid to teaching them how to make wise choices on their own. If you can master that transition from power to influence, though, it's a game...
Apr 05, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Sometimes in life, storms can strike with little or no warning. Hard times knock us down and keep us off balance like waves in the ocean. The best we can do is fight to keep our heads above water. That's when we need to remember that there's always more to the story. In the middle of our pain and frustration, we can rest assured that God is at work, crafting a bigger narrative for our good and His glory. It may be hard to see in the moment, but it's going to be a beautiful sight on the other sid...
Mar 29, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 144
In a world that challenges us to "look out for No. 1," humility can be hard to come by. Especially for guys, putting the needs of others above our own plans and desires can feel unnatural. We’re tempted to write it off as a quaint concept held over from a simpler time. Truth is, genuine humility never goes out of style. It's an eternal virtue that draws people to Jesus because it reflects His character. And, as we'll see in Proverbs 12, it's a character quality God expects men who follow Him to ...
Mar 22, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 143
The old cliche says that we're born with two ears and only one mouth for a really good reason. Unfortunately, that doesn't keep most of us from letting our words wreak havoc in our lives more times than we'd like to admit. Whether we’re dishing it out or standing in the crosshairs, we’ve all seen the destruction caused by insults, lies, gossip, and dozens of other word-based sins. Thankfully, God understands that so many of us struggle with our words. That's why He gave us passages like Proverbs...
Mar 15, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Aside from your walk with God, no relationship you'll ever establish is more important than the one you share with your wife. But here's something a lot of guys forget: You play a huge role in your wife's spiritual and emotional development. You are partners, so her growth as a woman and as a wife is tied to the love, honor, and support that you provide. As we dig into the message of Proverbs 12, look for ways to leave selfishness on the shelf and focus on being a true servant-leader in your mar...
Mar 08, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Whether it's what we're having for breakfast or how we're going to deal with an annoying co-worker, life is filled with choices. Admittedly, a lot of them aren't deal breakers (like bacon over sausage). But others (like giving in to a particular sin) literally can make or break you as a man, a husband, and a father. The key is equipping yourself to make the best choices possible so you can avoid the heartache and frustration. In Proverbs 12, you'll find some solid, time-tested advice for making ...
Mar 01, 2024•41 min•Season 1Ep. 140
In Proverbs 12, King Solomon had a lot to say on the subject of diligence—and all of it was positive. From God's perspective, it's a good thing for a man to make his mark in the world by developing a reputation for working hard to support himself and his family. But a solid work ethic is not reserved for the marketplace. It also involves the effort we put into being a husband and father. It has its own set of rewards for the home. So, as men of God, our pursuit of His plan—inside and outside the...
Feb 23, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 139
While the release of the film, "Ordinary Angels" might bring some extra notoriety to his life, there has always been more to Dave Stone than meets the eye. A pastor at Louisville's Southeast Christian Church for three decades, Dave is first and foremost a man of God, a husband, and a dad. So, he understands the challenges men and fathers are facing today. And he still has a passion for helping men experience all that God has for them. Watch Ordinary Angels...
Feb 16, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 138
In the movies and on television, the good guys always seem to win in the end. That's fine for a Hollywood script; but, in real life, men quickly discover that the tension between right and wrong never wraps up neatly in an hour or two. Instead, we fight a daily battle to reject evil and embrace a righteous life. Even back in King Solomon's day, the struggle was real. That's why the advice he provided in Proverbs 12 about rejecting wickedness and pursuing righteousness still resonates with our he...
Feb 16, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 137
None of us like to be called out. As guys, it goes against our grain to hear and receive negative feedback, even if it's meant for our own good. We tend to see "constructive criticism" as an oxymoron. But, if we're honest, we also wrestle with the nagging truth that nobody's perfect. We've all got room for improvement. We all fall short of God's standards. We all need a little accountability in our lives. Proverbs 12 reminds us that accepting loving discipline can protect us from dangerous and d...
Feb 09, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 136
In prison, some of the most troubled inmates are placed in isolation as punishment. Unfortunately, many men living outside the walls of physical prisons still struggle with their own personal form of solitary confinement. But God never designed us to go it alone. Thankfully, the grace of God and the power of relationships can make a huge difference for guys who are feeling alone in a crowd. If that’s you, we’ve got some good news: Your isolation is not a life sentence. You can break free. See th...
Feb 02, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 135
God never intended for us to go it alone. To the contrary, He designed life to be a team sport, a shared adventure where iron sharpens iron. Yet, as guys, we often fall into the trap of isolation. We convince ourselves that we don't need anyone's help. We keep others at arm's length, and we end up paying the price for our withdrawal. Thankfully, you can break free from the lies, the pride, and the shame that leave you isolated. With God's help, you can recognize the warning signs and move toward...
Jan 26, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Nothing in life feels worse than a sense of instability. As guys, we're not big fans of uncertainty. We long for the secure peace that comes from knowing that we're on solid ground. We prefer standing tall like a tree, even as the world around us is blown in every direction imaginable. As believers, we understand that this kind of certainty and stability has only one Source. That's why it makes sense to ground ourselves in the power and authority of His Word. God has promised that His Word will ...
Jan 19, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 133
The Bible says that we can learn a lot about God and His expectations for us if we just look at nature around us. One great illustration of that truth comes from the way the roots of some trees intertwine. Because those roots are deeply connected, the trees can stand firm and secure for decades—or even centuries. For our lives, that powerful connection comes from being rooted in God's Word. If you're wanting to grow into the man God has designed you to be, you've got to be grounded in the truths...
Jan 12, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 132
For years, entrepreneur and author Scott MacLellan based success on the results he could measure each and every day. As a driven, self-reliant leader, he naturally carried that works-based mentality into his life as a husband, father, and Christian. But God showed him a better way through the biblical model of King Solomon, which Scott recounts in his book The Ancient Ladder . If you’re a husband and father who struggles to let go and let God, Scott’s wisdom and insight might be just what you ne...
Jan 05, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Most guys are wired to be doers. Too often, we think we aren't achieving anything of purpose unless we're running full-throttle into every fire and fighting every battle. For many of us, action equals success. But Jesus had a different take on what really matters in life. In John 15, He emphasized that our work for God is not nearly as important as the work God accomplishes through us. Resting and abiding might not be our default position; but, as men of God, waiting on Him is our only hope for ...
Dec 29, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 130
You may know nothing about the construction business, but you're still a builder. When it comes to your wife and kids—the people closest to you—God has made you the general contractor of the most important project imaginable. He's also provided you with the most powerful foundation on which to build: His wisdom. While it might be tempting to go with the cheap imitations offered by the world, don't settle for second best. Instead, discover how you can lean into all your heavenly Father provides. ...
Dec 22, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 129
It’s always better to be a giver than a receiver, and the greatest gift guys can give their wives, their kids, their friends, and their co-workers is the gift of time. But truly investing time requires more than our physical presence. We've got to give the people closest to us our undivided attention. We’ve got to put the distractions on the shelf and really plug into the words and hearts of those around us. In such a noisy and chaotic culture, that can be easier said than done; but it's the onl...
Dec 15, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Flip on the television, listen to the radio, or search the internet. It won't take long to discover just how badly our world needs some good news—a breath of fresh air in a culture that so often chokes out the positive. And since good news is so hard to come by outside the walls of our homes, dads need to make sure they’re breathing life and hope into the people closest to them. You hold the key to ensuring good news takes root and grows in your house. Proverbs 25 offers some great insight into ...
Dec 08, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 127
As dads, we have the power to lift our kids to unbelievable heights or tear them down with devastating results. The key is what we say and how we say it. Words mean things, so we have to be intentional about guarding what comes out of our mouths. We'll dig into what Proverbs 25 has to say about the force our words carry in the lives of our kids and look for practical ideas that will help us speak life as fathers. Help make this podcast possible. Donate to our ministry , Manhood Journey....
Dec 01, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 126
We see it all around us as guys. From entertainers to professional athletes to business leaders, the temptation to become the center of attention is hard to ignore. Even among men who follow Christ, the desire to be noticed and appreciated can get warped and morph into an ugly case of self-serving arrogance. In this next installment of our Proverbs 25 study, we're going to look at humility, the polar opposite of our "me first" culture. This biblical foundation will give you a step up on taking a...
Nov 24, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 125
It's been said that the difference between you today and you a decade from now will be defined by the books you read and the people you meet. While it's important to read good books, this episode is going to focus primarily on the people who invest in your life. Proverbs 25 makes it clear that you are a product of the people who influence you. As we dig into this passage, we'll see how to make sure your influences are pure so you can be golden in every area of your manhood journey. Help us build...
Nov 17, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 124
