This one is for the dads - and we are going back through all 22 previous episodes to find the best dad advice and stories that others have shared - so fill up your "world's best dad" mug, put on your robe and worn-out slippers, tilt back the dad recliner, and enjoy this special Father's Day episode of Manly with Andy.
Jun 13, 2023•30 min
Father's day is coming up and in honor of the big day - the entire month is dedicated to dads of all kinds - this week, I'm talking to someone who has been going through an infertility journey with his wife for years and how he clings to hope through it all. We will continue our look at Joseph's life as he waits patiently in jail for his opportunity - and how God placed him there for a reason. And 16-year-old Ethan Brown saw a problem at his school - what he did, and how he helped all his classm...
Jun 06, 2023•40 min
God never meant for you to relate to Him with only part of yourself. He wants the whole you. Aaron williams has more from his book Whole . We're taking a look Joseph's story in the bible - and how his handling of a compromising situation is a great blueprint for all of us. After Joel Wegener he bought an ice cream truck - and the sweet reason why is driving him into the Hall of Heroes.
May 30, 2023•34 min
God works in us and through us to change the world around us. Men's ministry leader Kenny Luck, talks about that in his new book - Overflow: Setting the Holy Spirit Loose in the World You Live In. We'll take a look at a man in the bible with big dreams - along with the people that tried to crush them. And… He was brutally attacked at a mall - but when Mark Andrew met his assailant in court - what he told the judge is his sentence into the Hall of Heroes....
May 23, 2023•39 min
There's nothing more manly than playing professional hockey - and former Minnesota Wild player Erik Westrum talks about choosing faith when fame and fortune are involved - the importance of mental health - and how his new foundation focuses on that called "Let's Make the Shift." Taking a look at a man in the bible - we'll see how Jacob rebounds after failing to step up as a father and leader of his family - and how it's not too late for us to do the same. German collector Alexander Smoljanovic t...
May 16, 2023•24 min
It's no secret that we live in an increasingly isolated world. Psychologist Todd Hall has been researching human relationships and found that It's our relationships―with God and others―that lead to authentic transformation. He will have more from his book, T he Connected Life. Taking a look at men in the bible - why we can't go full "Liam Neeson from Taken" on people who have wronged us or someone we love. And Elvis Franscois survived 24 days lost at sea - how he did it is his passage into the H...
May 09, 2023•38 min
In a culture where constant offense and polarization dominate so many interactions, former lead singer of Tenth Avenue North has a more productive way to disagree… and show God's love to others, In his book Grace in the Grey . Taking a look at two men in the bible with an incredible example of asking - and extending forgiveness in a broken relationship. On his day off, Vernon Jackson still goes to work, and the reason why is his appointment into the Hall of Heroes....
May 02, 2023•29 min
You hear about toxic masculinity all the time, so what does the opposite look like through the lens of the bible? Zachary Wagner has some thoughts from his book, Non-Toxic Masculinity . We'll look at a man in the bible that could have been the first member of WWE. And even though Steve Leuthold made millions throughout his life, the reason he ended up being broke at the end of it is what gets him into the Hall of Heroes
Apr 25, 2023•37 min
As Christians, we often feel the guilt and responsibility of meeting the needs of unhealthy people in our lives. It's ok to walk away from people who are toxic - because Jesus did it too - Gary Thomas has more from his book, When To Walk Away. Takin a look at a man in the bible - we'll see How God handled an unfair employment situation. And Bill Edgar’s job Is to help others in their time of mourning - the way he does it - gets him into the Hall of Heroes....
Apr 18, 2023•26 min
You’ve heard it before: if you want to change, you have to try harder. Keep pushing through blood, sweat, and tears. Emotions don’t matter. But what if that’s all a lie? Neal Samudre believe that joy is what’s missing from our ability to make lasting change in our lives. Looking at a man in the Bible that had a 20 year setback - and the lesson for those of us who have had setbacks as well And Alexander saw the hurting world around him - so he did something painful to himself for 40 days straight...
Apr 11, 2023•22 min
With Easter just around the corner, there's much more to it than just a bunnies and baskets - and Daniel Darling has a deep dive into the characters of Easter. We will take a look at a man in the Bible that sacrificed long term success for short term satisfaction. And one man played a literal game of Hungry Hungry Hippos -- which is his entry into the Hall of Heroes.
Apr 04, 2023•34 min
The digital technologies we think we're using are in fact using us - and Author Jay Y Kim has ways for you to cultivate contentment, resilience and wisdom in the digital age. Looking at a man in the bible - we'll take one last look at Abraham, and one thing that was said at the end of his life which is something we can all strive for as well. And after a man in Ohio got in a fight with some friends over political positions, he realized the country needed a new method of agreeing to disagree - so...
Mar 28, 2023•28 min
Do faith and Science Fiction match up? Professor and Author Jason Karph believes so - and he will share more about his latest Christian Sci-fi novel and how to find biblical truths in popular culture. Examining a man in the bible - we will look at a bold prayer and a step of faith that God honored. And Scott got something in the mail that wasn't for him - but what he did next is his ticket into the hall of heroes
Mar 21, 2023•31 min
When grief hits and those around you don’t know what to say, it’s easy to feel alone, to think no one understands, and to even question where God is. Steve Johnson has a book sharing stories of others going through loss and has encouragement for your journey - Looking at a man in the bible - we'll continue to examine Abraham's faith journey, including the toughest thing he had to do as a father. And Joe Salmon was ice fishing when he made the catch of his life - and the story behind it is reelin...
Mar 14, 2023•23 min
If you're trying to follow Jesus and be a "Good Christian," but you just feel that voice of shame that just tells you to try harder, J Kevin Butcher has written a book for you called Free: Rescued from Shame-Based Religion, Released into the Life-Giving Love of Jesus. We'll examine a story about Abraham – famous for his faith – has a giant misstep and broke what I believe is the biggest rule of biblical manhood. And like most guys, 6-year-old mason had a passion for food – what he did one night ...
Mar 07, 2023•29 min
One thing that's clear early on this journey we're on is that we need each other- and we need tools to be our best. Author, pastor and speaker Dan Seaborn, shares Parenting tips with the TikTok generation - In his new book - Winning at Home . Talking about a Man in the Bible - there's a mysterious person that shows up for one moment in the bible – but ultimately helped point people to Christ. And, where everyone saw waste, two men saw opportunity – and their creation is a staple at food trucks a...
Feb 28, 2023•33 min
He has competed on The Voice , is a two-time Billboard #1 Gospel artist, and the son of world-renowned Pastor Dr’s. Tony and Lois Evans, but even though it seemed like Anthony Evans Jr. had it all on the outside, he was struggling on the inside. And it led him to write a book with a licenced therapist called When Faith Meets Therapy – and he's got lots of great advice on finding hope and healing for you. Taking a look at a man in the bible – What God told Abram to do and what Abram did after is ...
Feb 21, 2023•29 min
Lonnie Berger went on a prayer walk in 1988 that changed his life - and the lives of thousands of men around the world - over the next 20 years God wrote the Every Man A Warrior bible study into his life - he will share more on that and being on the front lines of pursuing biblical manhood. Looking at a man in the bible - his name was an insult in the 80's but how his might ended up being his downfall is a good lesson for all of us. And Colton found an old piece of paper in his wallet - which le...
Feb 14, 2023•25 min
Parenting is tough, especially when you're in a blended family. Dr. Connie Clark shares ways to connect with your children, how to adjust to new family dynamics, and how to foster healthy relationships, as she shares insight from her book, Understanding and Loving Your Bonus Child Something happened with Noah's sons that would be awkward for any son to experience - and I think we can learn something from the way they reacted to it And who says video games can't help you in real life - one athlet...
Feb 07, 2023•20 min
Don't give up on that New Year's Resolution yet - Drew Dyck has some advice from his book Your Future Self Will Thank You. We'll look at Noah and how he followed God when every other person in the world was going the other direction. And a lot of people told Don that he would die long before he got to the 50-year mark of doing this every single day… but he proved all the haters wrong! And that's why he's entering the Hall of Heroes - coming up on the next episode of “Manly with Andy”....
Jan 31, 2023•25 min
In a world where everyone is trying to cancel everyone else - the root problem is everything is offensive and everyone is offended. Brant hansen has advice on how you can overcome that with some biblical truths and will talk about his book unoffendable. Although he lived for 365 years, there’s a man in the bible that only has one verse talking about his life – but there’s three words that say so much . And Anthony Talley wanted to let everyone know they can make a difference – 1 dollar at a time...
Jan 24, 2023•22 min
Drew Dixon, co-founder and Chief Content Nerd for the geek culture ministy, Love Thy Nerd has written a book about video game culture called Know thy Gamer and will talk about how to handle kids and screen time, what the church doesn't get about geeks, and the biggest struggle men face today. Looking at men in the bible we'll examine the brother dynamic of Cain and Abel and what we can learn from the failings of Cain. And although his arms lost circulation and after a couple of hours my hands sw...
Jan 17, 2023•28 min
Todd Isberner shares the four crucial areas of life that can help you become a happier and more successful man from his book What Every Man Needs To Know. Also, we take a look at Adam in the bible - the first man to struggle with something that most men do to this day. And Chris Anderson enters the Hall of Heroes after winning 22 infamously dangerous competitions where he suffered injuries including a concussion, bruised kidneys, and a broken ankle.
Jan 12, 2023•31 min
Manly with Andy is about discovering what biblical manhood in this time looks like – and how that can change not just our lives, but our families, our communities, our workplaces, and the world. Every episode features an interview with someone who can help men overcome our challenges, a look at a man in the bible and what we can learn from him, and we finish by inducting a modern-day man into the "Manly with Andy Hall of Heroes" that is boldy doing what others are unwilling or unable to do. Whet...
Jan 06, 2023•54 sec