Forging Honor

In this episode, Banjo and JJ discuss how we might go too far in creating rituals.

JJ and Banjo check-in near the end of the current challenge, and they discuss the foundations and connections that they have seen rituals build in their faith daily.

Banjo and JJ do a check-in on the current challenge to continue exploring the connection of ritual and responsibility.

In this episode Banjo and JJ explore ritual through the eyes of Anglicanism. 

JJ and Banjo discuss the current challenge and debate on thought and practice.

Banjo and JJ issues a new challenge: take part in a ritual everyday that connects you to the responsibility you have in your life. A few ideas include: Journaling, food prep, or hygiene. Feel free to vary it up week to week. 

In this final episode of the season, Banjo and JJ discuss what they learned exercising every day. 

In this episode, JJ and Banjo check-in on how the current challenge is going, then talk about the benefits of exercise, dangers of addiction, necessity of biblical fellowship.

JJ and Banjo have on Dave Walker, an ultra-marathoner and race coordinator, to discuss questions of self-discipline and self-glorification, what it takes to be an ultra-marathoner, what encouragement is in scripture for the athlete, and practical advice for young men establishing athletic habits.

Time for a quick check-in on how Challenge 29 is going: exercise for at least 15 minutes every day.  Banjo and JJ discuss some announcement for Forging Honor, some differences between men and women in sports, and some intrinsic motivators to exercise. 

Kyle Erickson produced the weekend edition of the CrossFit radio show and coached at a CrossFit Gym in 2011, he has done personal training with private clients and coached group fitness classes for 13 years, he completed Chris Kresser's ADAPT Functional Nutrition and Health Coaching Program in 2019 with the first cohort of the program, he is currently building out a course alongside his sister who...

Banjo and JJ close out the 3 part series on conversations with yet another conversation.  They also introduce the next topic: exercise. The challenge: "Exercise for 15 minutes everyday." 

Connor Neville, is a Christian: Husband, Father of 3, and missional entrepreneur. Connor has launched several businesses & is the principal founder of Ekklesia Design, which serves to exhort and equip the saints to take dominion over the place where God has called them through landscape architecture and redemptive localism. Connor enjoys a good chat with just about anyone, as he loves apologetics,...

Banjo and JJ have on Ross Kucks to discuss community and conversation. They also review how the current challenge, "Have a 20  minute conversation everyday" is going. 

JJ and Banjo wrap up the first challenge of 2024: "Read your Bible every day." They discuss how the challenge went for them, what they learned, and reviewed their interviews with Christian Brewer (Episode 28) and Jamie Crampton (Episode 29).  The next challenge is also issued: "Have a 20 minute conversation with someone everyday. Can be over a meal, beverage, or other shared experience."

JJ and Banjo have pastor Jamie Crampton of Parish Presbyterian Church on the show to discuss our current challenge: Read your Bible every day. Resources mentioned: Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship https://amzn.to/3vZeoB7 Knowing Scripture: https://amzn.to/3vOjekF

Christian Brewer is a PCA pastor in Blairsville GA where he lives with his wife and daughter. He studied at New College Franklin and received his Masters of Divinity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte. Banjo and JJ have him on to discuss daily scripture reading and how we can grow to love the Word.  To learn more about Forging Honor and to find resources mentioned in the episode, c...

JJ and Banjo discuss the last year of Forging Honor and what the next year holds. 

Banjo and JJ discuss sleep, waking up at the same time every day, and habits surrounding sleep. They also have an exciting announcement about the next episode!

Banjo and JJ delve into comedy and realize it's more than just for laughs. 

Banjo and JJ discuss both giving and taking feedback.

In this two part episode Banjo and JJ discuss what it means to be a master of your craft. 

JJ and Banjo talk about walking after meals and the benefits they found from this challenge. 

JJ and Banjo talk about what it means to grow in their craft. 

Banjo and JJ discuss their daily readings of Proverbs.