Becoming Men

This is a debrief of episode 041 with Ken Williams. In that episode, I sat down with Ken Williams to talk about his masculine journey as he overcame homosexuality and porn addiction. In our conversation, Ken talks openly about how he struggled for decades with the shame and confusion of same-sex attraction. He describes his fight against depression and suicide before finally seeking help and getti...

I sat down with Ken Williams to talk about his masculine journey as he overcame homosexuality and porn addiction. In our conversation, Ken talks openly about how he struggled for decades with the shame and confusion of same-sex attraction. He describes his fight against depression and suicide before finally seeking help and getting on a path where he would eventually encounter God and His transfor...

This is the recap to episode 039 | How To Become The Man God Intended You To Be w/ Ryan Hansen. Ryan is the author of the book, End Average s well as the founder of the men’s ministry The League of Imperfect Gentlemen . He is a father of four children and has been married for over 13 years. From our conversation, you’ll learn what it takes to become the man that ends being average so that you woul...

Want to get started on your journey to become the man God intended you to be? Wondering if that’s even something that you are equipped for? To get you started on a journey that you can initiate TODAY , I interviewed Ryan Hansen. Ryan is the author of the book, End Average s well as the founder of the men’s ministry The League of Imperfect Gentlemen . He is a father of four children and has been ma...

Becoming Men is a community of guys like you becoming the men who God created them to be.  This non-profit sprung from conversations with men from all walks of life as they described their greatest struggles. I noticed a pattern evolve as I heard things like, "I just want to become a better man" and "I really want to become the father my kids need me to be." I heard the same longings to becom...

Is it safe to say that the first thing you did after waking up this morning was to check your phone? Let's just be honest here; we are on our phones much more than we would like to admit ! And though we know it, and even feel it, we often do little about it. I sat down with Nathan Sutherland from Flint and Iron to dialogue about our tech use and how we, as Christian men, can approach the dilemma o...

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This is part two of my conversation with Dr. Billy Alsbrooks. World Influencer Dr. Billy Alsbrooks, Jr. is a former Billboard recording artist, songwriter, and hit music producer who became a born again Christian in 2008. Since graduating from FCU, with a major in Bible Ministry, Billy has become a powerful and passionate motivational speaker, top selling author, thought surgeon, and success...

World Influencer Dr. Billy Alsbrooks, Jr. is a former Billboard recording artist, songwriter, and hit music producer who became a born again Christian in 2008. Since graduating from FCU, with a major in Bible Ministry, Billy has become a powerful and passionate motivational speaker, top selling author, thought surgeon, and success engineer. His viral inspirational videos have currently been v...

I have to be honest with you: I SUCK at dealing with my wife's emotions. In this episode, I dive into it with my buddy Kyle Hughes. We share some thoughts and ideas that might just help you be better at dealing with YOUR wive's emotions than I am at dealing with mine.  Connect with our this ministry on Instagram @madetoreign and get to know me personally at @raydelanuez . HEY! I am giving awa...

Connect with our this ministry on Instagram @madetoreign and get to know me personally at @raydelanuez. HEY! I am giving away FREE Starbucks gift cards to those who leave a podcast review. REVIEW our podcast HERE. Then email a copy or screenshot of your review to wereigninlife@gmail.com. SHOW LINKS: SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray SUBSCRIBE to YouTube  SIGN UP for our Email HERE  Made to Reign Ministri...

Here's a recent Man Myth I put out on our Instagram:  "You can look as long as you don't touch." This is what I grew up believing. This is what many of us have been taught. I'm embarrassed to admit this, but someone needs to hear it🤦🏽‍♂️: I had the worst wandering eyes👀. So much so that while on one of my first dates with my current wife, I was caught checking out the waitress. Of course, I den...

Whether you BELIEVE it or not, does not matter. The fact that you don't FEEL like it's true, does not matter. The ONLY thing that does matter is that JESUS paid the price aide from your feelings and beliefs. He has commissioned you into the ranks as a special forces soldier for the Kingdom of Heaven.  Gentlemen, there is no greater honor than this. In this week's episode, I got to sit down wi...

Have you ever struggled with sexual lust or pornography? Maybe you've even tried to walk away from it altogether and change your habits. But no matter what you tried or did, it was like you were stuck in a repetitive cycle. Then you felt the overwhelming shame of messing up and the frustration of wanting to do good but not being able to control the thoughts or temptations. This conversation with J...

Maybe you're in a new relationship and are wondering (or have wondered) what to do with your ex. Do you still call/text them here and there? Do you cut them off completely? Me and Pastor Nick Griffin talk about this and so much more in this quick bonus episode. Connect with me on Instagram @madetoreign to watch this episode on IGTV and make sure to follow Pastor Nick @nickgriffin and me @raydelanu...

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This is the second part of my conversation with Gary Thomas. If you haven't done so already, head over to episode 026 of the Made To Reign Podcast to listen to the first part. I recently had the amazing opportunity to sit down with author and speaker, Gary Thomas , to dive into some of the topics and ideas from his book, " Sacred Marriage ." Not only has this book reached the Million Books Sold li...

"What if God's primary intent for your marriage isn't to make you happy, but Holy? And what if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God?" I recently had the amazing opportunity to sit down with author and speaker, Gary Thomas , to dive into some of the topics and ideas from his book, " Sacred Marriage ." Not only has this book reached the Million Books S...

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Jon Whited is a passionate worshipper of God with an intense calling on his life. He and his wife Kelly are determined to see the world encounter God's life-giving love. They believe everyone is created to be a worshipper of Jesus. Jon and Kelly's desire is to see all people have their own encounters with God. They have recently released their first worship album called The Price He Paid while pre...

This week's Q&Ray is devoted to answering a really good question I received via my Instagram story. Here's what it said: How do you build relationships with people you just meet without sharing stuff before you're ready? This is an excellent question that I have had to answer for myself more than 10 times in the last 9 years of being in the military. Constantly moving from one side of the U.S....

Friends with unshakeable faith are few and far between. So, when you find them, you hold onto them! Jason Burnside is one of those friends for me. He and his wife live a lifestyle that speaks for itself; They don't just talk the talk. Listen in as this mighty man of God shares his story, his struggles and his walk with Jesus. SHOW LINKS: SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray FOLLOW me on Instagram REVIEW...

I fielded some questions from our Instagram followers and brought them here to you. Thank you to @get_lifted0121 @nickgriffin and @dezzy3.0 for your questions. It's always a lot of fun when I get to sit down and thoughtfully go through some of these topics and see where my mindset has changed or remained the same. DM me your own questions on Instagram @madetoreign . I can't wait to hear from you....

John Eldredge has rocked the lives of men around the world with his epic books and teachings about the masculine soul and the Father heart of God. Aside from being an author, he is also a counselor, teacher, husband and father to three world-changers. He is the founder and director of Ransomed Heart Ministries based out of Colorado Springs, CO and hosts the Ransomed Heart Podcast . Personally, I w...

Psychologist may have tapped into an amazing discovery that points directly to the effect of an intimate relationship with Jesus. Tune in for this quick dose of encouragement.  BECOME an awesome Patron  FOLLOW on Instagram SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray   SUBSCRIBE to YouTube  SIGN UP for our Email HERE  REVIEW our podcast via iTunes HERE