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Many people assume Father’s Day (and Mother’s Day ) is a holiday created by greeting card makers to turn a profit. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. The story behind how this day became a holiday is actually a tale of determination by one woman and a decades-long fight to get fathers the recognition they deserve. The first local Father's Day was in Spokane, WA, in 1907.  It took a...

#83 – What is the National Coalition of Ministries to Men  Guest:  Scott Haima Act Like Men - Men’s Leadership Podcast Podcast Show Notes Founded in 1996 at the height of the Promise Keepers movement, The National Coalition of Ministries to Men (NCMM) was created and today brings together more than 200 organizations and independent ministers who share a single objective: to connect the men who dis...

#82 – Survive and Thrive   Beyond Your Divorce  Guest:  Dr. Dale Brown Act Like Men- Men’s Leadership Podcast Podcast Show Notes  Every week there are 15,000 divorces in America. Divorce affects everyone in the equation. Since more than 70% of divorces are filed by the wives, it affects men differently. This statistic tells us divorce is an epidemic today, in and out of the church. Culturally we s...

#81 – More Than A Fisherman A Call to Discipling Men  Guest:  Dr. Jim Grassi  Our guest today is Dr. Jim Grassi.  Jim is a Hall of Fame fisherman, a top 10 record bow hunter, as well as the Founder and President of Men’s Ministry Catalyst.  He has been married for 60 years, two adult boys (men) who are in full-time ministry. Those men are married with children and grandchildren.   Spiritual Mentor...

#80 Easter – How to Impact Your Family  Act Like Men- Men’s Leadership Podcast Podcast Show Notes  EASTER – The most important Christian truth – also known as the Super Bowl for Christians.  It does not get bigger, more important, and more meaningful for Christians.  This is the event that Jesus chose to do for us, which not only gives us forgiveness for sin by his death but also gives us hope as...

#79 -  “What You Gonna Do With What You Got” A Man of God is a Good Steward  Guest:  Dan Lagerborg  Act Like Men- Men’s Leadership Podcast Podcast Show Notes  Today is an invaluable topic that too many men are not effectively dealing with.   God calls us to be good managers/stewards of what He gives us.   A steward is a responsible manager of the “things” entrusted to us by God .  Titus 1:7 tells...

#78 – The Gospel Goes To Work  Guest:  Steve Graves Act Like Men- Men’s Leadership Podcast Podcast Show Notes  Men’s Ministry Catalyst (MMC) is honored to have Dr. Steve Graves with us today.  He was also here on Episode 64, where he focused on making 41 Deposits into his son as a young man.  I loved what he did for him as a good model for all of us as dads. Today we are focused on making an impac...

#77 – Character That Counts  Guest:  Rod Handley  Act Like Men- Men’s Leadership Podcast Podcast Show Notes  Someone once said that Talent will get you only so far.  Character is what will take you home.  We are blessed today to have a man who has been focused on his character for decades.   Thank you for being open to sharing your story, which will inspire others to follow the pattern you shared....

The Men We Need Guest:  Brant Hansen Brant Hansen is a syndicated radio host (over 200 stations), an advocate for healing children with correctible disabilities through Project Cure, and the author of numerous books including Unoffendable, Blessed Are the Misfits, The Truth About Us, The Men We Need, and The Young Men We Need. In addition to speaking on the subject of “The Men We Need”, he frequen...

#75 – The Encore Man   Guest:  Dr. Chuck Stecker Act Like Men- Men’s Leadership Podcast Podcast Show Notes  The New England Journal of Medicine published a research article:  The most productive generations are people in the 70’s – you heard that correctly. People in their seventies have the opportunity to make the biggest impact on our world – specifically, those with whom they are in a relations...

Happy New Year Brand New Opportunities  Act Like Men- Men’s Leadership Podcast Podcast Show Notes  Once a year, the calendar moves from December 31 to January 1, a brand-new year full of new opportunities.  What is new for you in 2025?  What good thing have you carried forward from last year?  What challenge is lingering into 2025 that needs to be cleaned up, so it does not create a drag on you th...

#73 Christmas – Bringing Hope to a Dark World   Showing us the Reason for the Season Act Like Men- Men’s Leadership Podcast Christmas is one of the most exciting, meaningful holidays of the year. However, for some, it can also be the most depressing, lonely time of the year.  It all depends on your experience, broken or lost relationships.   Because of all the emotions surrounding Christmas, highs...

#72 How to Communicate Thankfulness  Act Like Men- Men’s Leadership Podcast Do you consider yourself a Thankful Person?  This is the time of the year when all of the conversation is about being Thankful. The history of Thanksgiving did not come out of tremendous blessings.  It came out of challenging circumstances, and the pilgrims believed they should be thankful regardless and the Native America...

#71 – Breaking Generational Curses  Guest:  Pastor Lee Hall  Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  What is a generational curse and how do you know if you have one? With the advent of popular psychology, we often have labels for behaviors and attitudes that generations before we may have called, what the bible would call what is passed fro...

#70 – Marketplace Ministry  Guest:  Ray Hilbert  Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  Our guest today is passionate about helping high-capacity Christian Business leaders as they address balancing the demands of personal, professional, and spiritual lives while building successful companies and organizations.  Ray Hilbert helps business o...

#69 – From Fatherless to Fearless   Guest:  Candice Crear    Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  Whether your father has walked away, is in jail, has passed away, or is emotionally unavailable in the next room, this leader and her organization are here to help you. You matter, and you are seen, says the founder. She goes on to say we und...

Most of us are aware of the Israelites and their march across the desert after they left their bondage to the Egyptians.  As you recall, they had many ups and downs and spent much longer in the desert than was necessary.   However, God proved faithful, and the Israelites became loyal to God back to God once again, the promised land was theirs.   The same can also be said of us in many areas of our...

#67 – Humor With Your Children  Guest:  Comedian Nazareth    Act Like Men – Men’s Leadership Podcast Sponsored by Men’s Ministry Catalyst Podcast Show Notes  The Bible says “Laughter is good for the soul, spirit, and body”, Proverbs 17:22. Our guest today, Comedian Nazareth is a top-tier comedian, who was born in Nazareth, moved to Kuwait, and then to the US. He has been on tour for comedy along w...

Ever heard the phrase – “I am doing okay, under the circumstances”. Where is the focus of that statement? Is it “I am doing okay”, or is it “under the circumstances”? Many people are only OK if the circumstances are going OK. We know in life things do not always go okay. In fact, Jesus said – “in this world, you will have trouble” – Gee Thanks!! So the question is, if we are going to face challeng...

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...