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Stephen considers how to approach New Year's resolutions in a healthy way. In thie episode he encourages a healthy approach to New Year's resolutions by bringing clarity to your motivations and plans when developing a new practice for your life.

Road Signs of the experience of a Dark Night of the Soul. Stephen and Eric define again the meaning of the phrase - "dark night of the soul". They then discuss 3 signs indicating that you may be experiencing a dark night of the soul during a time of adversity.

Stephen and Eric discuss the reality of struggling with the question of "where are you Lord?" during a time of adversity. They list three things God may be growing in you during a season of difficulty.

This episode reflects on Myer's unwise decisions and lack of integrity leading to a professional scandal following a string of NFL losses.

Series: How to Deal with Adversity This episode examines the consistency of Kerry Coombs' values and leadership amid professional disappointment. https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2021/10/12/ohio-state-football-defensive-coordinator-kerry-coombs-bounces-back/8422929002/ https://www.dispatch.com/videos/sports/2021/10/12/ohio-state-defensive-coordinator-kerry-coombs-goes-long-riff/8421458002/

Listen to Stephen and Eric discuss the benefits of solitude, silence and stillness when facing ordinary and extraordinary choices in life.

Stephen and Eric list three practical methods of discerning God’s guidance when making decision, either big or small. They also remind listeners that God is your friend and promises to guide each follower of Jesus. (Reference: "What's Your Decision?" by J Michael Sparough and Tim Hipskind, chapters 9-11)

Stephen and Eric examine two different approaches to discerning God's voice in times of choice. Then they introduce a third and more preferred way. (Reference: "Listening to God in Times of Choice" by Gorden T. Smith IVP. 1997. pg 15-17.)

Series: Listening to God in Times of Choice. In this episode, Stephen and Eric identify the three remaining questions from a list of five questions to ask when making a moral decision.

Series: Listening to God in Times of Choice. In this episode Stephen and Eric list two of five important questions to ask when making a moral decisions

How are you speaking life into the boys in your life? Listen to Stephen and Eric as they suggest four ways to verbally bless the young men in your life.

Stephen and Eric list five challenges boys need to hear from mature fathers, grandfathers and mentors to help them shape up then learn to protect and provide for others in their world.

In this episode Zach talks about his season as a prodigal and how listening to the Lord and watching other mature men helped him to find his way toward manhood.

All Christians yearn to live at the center of God's will. The Holy Spirit helps us to discern God's will during times of moral choices. (John 16:8-9)

Hear how TJ moved from a broken home and on the outside of the law to stability as a man following Christ. Hear who were the influential voices in his life.

In this episode, Bryan recounts his journey into manhood from the son of a Marine to becoming a pastor. Hear who were the influential voices along the way.

More than 50% of workers fail to use all of their paid vacation days. Stephen and Eric discuss men's reasons for this choice and its' consequences. The episode encourages healthy rythms of rest and leisure for holistic wellbeing.

Daniel Hernandez shares his journey from boyhood to manhood growing up in Venezuela. Who his mentors were, and the issues he sees facing young men today.

Stephen and Eric talk about several lesser known Biblical characters who exemplify healthy heroic traits that God uses to further his work in the world.

Interview with Bill Delvaux, author of Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood. In this interview, Bill explains how our search for the heroic is found in the person of Jesus Christ. His example provides us with a model to Heroic manhood by following the path of dying to self so that we might experience a stunning resurrection through a life of loving service to others.

In this episode Eric and Stephen examine how Hollywood movies historically portray the heroic man as a loner and not included in the life of the local community verses the Apostle Paul’s teaching of the heroic man as belonging to a local community and dependent on the greater spiritual gifts of that community.

Stephen interviews pastor Anthony Cannon about the effects of growing in our prayer life and how it can help us face today's challenges.

Stephen and Eric interview Kenston Henderson about living and growing in community Kenston@livewithlyfe.com Linkin.com/in/kenstonlwl Facebook.com/livewithlyfe Twitter: @Kenstonlwl

Stephen and Eric close out the Blueprint For Manhood series with a look at the role of Friend.