Authentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, September 8, 2021 In this week’s episode addresses the mindset necessary to make sense of life’s transitions. Using the backdrop of his own parents just recently relocating three states away and the declaration of Paul about his own transitions, Wayne offers five observations from 2 Timothy 4:6-8 that should […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, September 1, 2021 Stereotypically, men (especially husbands and fathers) are often considered to be apathetic and lazy. In these week’s episode, Wayne addresses this misconception by reminding us that we were created to be active and to be passionate about things entrusted to us.   Wayne notes five potential […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, August 18, 2021 In this week’s episode Wayne continues to highlight lessons that he has learned in his 25 year married to Shana Kaye. Between the recording of these two shows, they celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary.  While these principles are rooted in Scripture and have specific application to husbands, […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Welcome back to a brand new season of Authentically Adam. We are still dedicated to restoring God’s original design for man and encouraging men to be God’s men!. On August 9, 2021 Wayne and his wife celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. This episode and the next […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, March 31, 2021 Men have been entrusted with fulfilling the role of protector and warrior in many of life’s situations. That does not mean that those whom they lead lack the wisdom, strength, or responsibility to fight, it simply suggests that leaders should have a personal stake in that […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, March 17, 2021 While life is made up of individual moments and decisions, we must not forget that it is also a march toward maturity that requires a Divine perspective. Jospeh’s life is great example of this journey. There is much about his life that can us, as men […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, March 10, 2021 Have you ever struggled to find your place in the world? In the church? If so, you are not alone. This week we welcome Johnathan Lopez to the show to discuss this struggle.   This discussion is heartwarming and faith building. Our hope is that it […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Many episodes of this podcast are dedicated to general issues regarding leadership, masculinity, and manhood. Sometime, however, we must specific in addressing the various roles that men are called to fulfill in the course of life. In the church, God has instructed men to be the […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, February 10, 2021 If we were not already a people prone to negativity, the events of the past year have certainly turned many to pessimism and gloom. As men and as leaders those who trust us and follow us need a positive, enthusiastic example. Yet, the Bible is full […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, January 27, 2021 We have all heard the phrase “boys will be boys.” Depending on the context, that phrase could be used to simply explain boyish behavior or it could be used to explain away hurtful behavior. Either way, we should not be in the business of making excuses […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Before Hollywood waged an all-out assault on manliness and masculinity, the movie industry was built on the proverbial backs of the heroism, the aggression, and the overall brute strength of men. John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Arnold, Schwarzenegger, and Sylvester Stallone brought us Rooster Cogburn, Dirty Harry, […]

Host: Wayne Jones  |  Released Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Because Paul’s greatest burden in ministry was his care for all the churches (2 Cor. 11:28), he spent a lot of time in prayer for them. As he met more Christians and planted more churches both his burdens and his prayer life increased. Why? Because that […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 12 for Wednesday, November 25, 2020 Every generation draws from the successes and mistakes of those before them. This is especially true when it comes to manliness and leadership. Sometimes who we are supposed to be and how we are supposed to lead is determined more by what we see […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 11 for Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Our world has perverted the sexual relationship and relegated it to cheap gratification. They have also forgotten what it means to live with purposeful intimacy. This week, Wayne makes the connection between these two issues by pointing out that true marital intimacy is the […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 10 for Wednesday, November 4, 2020 In our last episode we began a discussion of what marriage is like “east of Eden” and how that all of our relationships are affected by man’s rebellion and sin. In the first 4 chapters of Song of Solomon there is a utopian view […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 9 for Wednesday, October 28, 2020 We live “east of Eden” and all of our relationships are affected by the fall of man in that ancient garden. No earthly relationship is more impacted by those rebellious choices than marriage itself. This episode addresses the reality of this truth and offers scriptural […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 8 for Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Do men really hate to ask for help? Is the stereotype of men refusing to stop and ask for directions true? If it is, does such a mindset help men be the men that God intended? Wayne welcomes Brennan Hooper on this week’s episode and […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 7 for Wednesday, October 14, 2020 At the heart of this podcast is concern for God’s original design for man and man’s relationship to the rest of God’s creation. Specifically, how does man compare to and complement woman. In our fallen and ultra-progressive society, we would be led to believe that […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 6 for Wednesday, September 23, 2020 Authentically Adam is rooted in the belief that manhood is defined by our Creator and reflected in our creation. Yet, our world would have us to believe that our gender is fluid and that out biological makeup may actually be in conflict with our chosen […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 5 for Wednesday, September 16, 2020 This week Wayne invites his father, David Jones, to be a part of the show and to discuss the value of mentors. David is the director of the McCarty Student Center which serves as a place of study and social gathering for students on the […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 4 for Wednesday, September 9, 2020 In a world where we do all we can to eliminate the distractions, join us this week as we discuss the need and benefits of certain distractions. Episode Resources Highlights & Headlines: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/missouri-man-shot-mask-st-louis-family-dollar We want to hear from you! Email: mail@thelightnetwork.tv...

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 3 for Wednesday, August 19, 2020 For most of us, leadership, fatherhood, and marriage have been mostly successful and beneficial. But for all of us, there are things that need to be set in order. This week we will investigate this concept by using some advice that Paul gave a young […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 2 for Wednesday, August 12, 2020 This week’s episode continues to look at the leadership style of Mordecai as described in the closing words of the book of Esther. There is an undeniable link between Mordecai and Christ that we will explore.  Episode Resources Book Recommendations: (1) Mordecai: Defender of the […]

Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 1 for Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Manhood and leadership is not simple concepts. However, the closing words of the book of Esther provided a vivid description of what Biblical manhood looks like. Join us as we consider two principles found in that short text. Episode Resources https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/uk-teacher-delivered-7500-packed-lunches-to-pupils-duri...

Authentically Adam Season 1, Episode 18 for Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Back in episode 4, we discussed some fatherhood principles that would help produce faith in our children. Since our time with them is limited, we must make good choices and use our opportunities wisely. This is the followup discussion to that conversation. Episode Resources […]