Act Like Men

Steve Graves is a strategist, CEO advisor, and author. At any given time, Steve is working with a handful of remarkable executives leading large global organizations and young, hungry entrepreneurs just starting. He has authored twenty books and worked with thousands of leaders weaving themes of strategy, leadership, and faith hoping to help people flourish in their life and work. Additionally, he...

This is a continuation of the topic from Podcast #62 on Dads and Daughters.   If you have not yet listened to #62  Dad, Here’s What I REALLY Need from You,  please take 20 minutes and invest the time to do so:  https://mensministrycatalyst.org/podcasts/   you will be glad you did.    This podcast focuses on Michelle’s second book entitled:  Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters....

Dads, wouldn’t it be great if there were some handy resource to help you understand your daughter, her behavior, and how to communicate with her more effectively?  Dad, Here’s What I Really Need from You is all about.   Our guest today has authored a very practical guide for men to be able to understand the importance of our role in our daughter's life and packed it full of practical “how to’...

#61 –  Purity – A Biblical View     Guest:  Steve Etner    Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  This podcast is designed to be an encouragement.  While our topic is pornography and all that comes with it, our cure is not “You have got to do better – you know what you are doing is wrong”.   The cure – change your love – love God and worshi...

#60 –  Almost Daddy    Guest:  Greg Mayo   Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  Over 63 million abortions have been performed in the US alone since 1973. That’s a lot of dads who lost fatherhood.  Over 22 million men have said they regret their abortion part but have no idea where to go for help.  Greg’s passion is helping these men find...

#59 – 52 Things Wives Want From Their Husbands   Guest:  Jay Payleitner  Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  This is one of the most encouraging podcasts we have been privileged to bring forward.  Our guest is very funny as he brings forward tremendous wisdom and truth about our marriage relationship.  You will laugh, poke fun at yoursel...

#58 – Raising the Next Generation To Grow With Jesus  Guest:  Dr. Jeff Baxter  Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  Dr. Jeff Baxter is the NexGen Pastor at Mission Hills Church in Littleton, Colorado.  He is married, the father of three children, and on a mission to ensure his children know and follow Jesus.  He lives what he teaches by g...

#57 – Forgiveness  How do I get out of the Cage of Unforgiveness Guest:  Jay Cookingham  Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  Jay Cookingham in his book entitled Uncaged – Living a Life of Freedom says “ Forgiveness has enabled me to live the life God has intended for me, which is so much more than being “saved”. It is a calling to become...

#56 – Stress How do I Handle it? Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  Stress symptoms may affect your health, even though you might not know it. You may blame sickness for that annoying headache, sleeping troubles, general unwellness, or lack of focus at work. But stress may be the cause. A close cousin to stress is worry.  Worry can easi...

Unlike all the other things God created, He gave man the mental and spiritual capacities that enable mankind to relate to God, love Him supremely, and to serve Him.  God gave mankind the authority to rule over the rest of creation as His earthly vice-mentors and ambassadors.  We were meant to function like a mirror, reflecting the goodness of God in creation.  Two verses focus on the intent of our...

#54 The Watchman in the Marketplace Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst In Biblical times the watchmen were stationed on the wall of the city, alert to any danger that might approach the city. The city walls provide protection against attack especially at night when it might be easiest for an enemy to try to sneak in. Similarly, God has called us to be watc...

#53 The Watchman Standing In The Gap for Biblical Manhood Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalys t In the book, The Watchman, by Dr. Jim Grassi, he reminds his readers of the words of the Apostle Paul that men today are not in an ordinary battle. We are not fighting against people. It is not a flesh and blood struggle. We are engaging in warfare with the devil...

#52 – Iron Sharpens Iron Guest: Brian Doyle Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes Promise Keepers of the 1990’s ignited in men the desire and the need to come together for catalytic events, for training, for fellowship and to pray for life transformation. Following the explosive growth and subsequent decline Out of the Promise Keepers movem...

Dealing with Depression    Guest:  Jeff Kemp  Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  Depression is a mental state of low mood and aversion to activity.  It affects more than 280 million people of all ages or about 3.5% of the global population.  Many things can cause forms of depression – bereavement, neglect, abuse, and parenting treatment...

Dealing with Compulsive Behaviors   Guest:  Craig Kato  Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  A compulsive behavior is an action that a person feels “compelled” or driven to do over and over again. While these compulsive actions may appear to be irrational or pointless, and may even result in negative consequences, the individual experienc...

Podcast Show Notes  As the New Year comes around, we realize we have been here before – just a year ago – and two years ago.  When we look back, for many of us, each year rolls around about the same year over year with very little intentional change.   On this episode, we want to encourage all listeners to determine that in 2025, we will have gotten out of our rut and made some lasting impacts on...

Israel and Hamas – A Human Approach Guest: Dr. Austin Knuppe   Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  As Dr. Knuppe thinks about this event as an expert in the region and as a Christian, his prayer moves from politics to grief and lament – how do we mourn with those who mourn, love our neighbor well, whether they are Israeli Jews or Arab Pa...

How to Make the Holidays Count!   Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  The Holidays, specifically Christmas, is one of the great opportunities for you, your family, and friends to find new insight into the kind of love our Heavenly Father has for us.   Since God made Christmas, He then modeled for us by giving us the best gift possible, a...

#42   – Boys to Men Christian Service Brigade Guest:  Scott Haima, President Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  “It is better to build strong children than it is to repair broken men.” — Frederick Douglas Today we are discussing ways to do just that. Our guest, Scott Haima, the president of Christian Service Brigade (CSB), has committed...

So many men are missing a father’s blessing. “You cannot give what you do not have” says Dr. Chuck Stecker. It has developed into a curse today resulting in fatherlessness, broken homes, and has landed our country in a place of catastrophic proportions and a massive decline in our culture. What is the antidote that is required to be able to receive a blessing? The term came from the Old Testament...

“The insidious impact of the father wound in our nation is the greatest issue facing our culture right now.  It is impacting marriages; entire families and it will impact generations yet to be born.”  Dr. Chuck Stecker.  Biblical understanding – what this wound looks like and the impact of not having it.   Jacob stole the blessing of his father.  It says that when Esau heard his fathers word, that...

We have the opportunity to move from being a spectator to becoming a fulfilled participant in the game of life – specifically a Christian life.   We can and should be a participant in our faith, our family, our community, our workplace and of course our church.  God has challenged us Watchmen to start a movement, a revival, that will transform the lives of those closest to us.   Today we are conti...

The Watchman – The Problem  Part One New Book Release  Guest:  Dr. Jim Grassi, Founder, President Men’s Ministry Catalyst  Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst “Many people today are asking the question, “has our society gone mad?”  “Has our culture gone crazy?”  Many people are saying, “I never thought I would see a day like today?” As a result of the quest...

#41 – Why Men Hate Going to Church Guest David Murrow Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes: Everyone says the church is male-dominated, and while that may be true in the pulpit, the pews are pink!! The average church in America is 61% female. Where are the men? That is the question that caused David Murrow to write the book Why Men Hate Go...

#40  – Help for Pastor’s  95 Network – Guest Dale Sellers    Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  With roughly 300,000 churches in America. Of those 95% have less than 500 attending, 87% have less than 200 attending and 75% of the churches in America have less than 100 attending, pre-pandemic numbers.  The small church is the backbone of...