Man Alive

Instead of our regular Man Alive Bible Study, we recently hosted the 45th Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast—a long-standing Orlando tradition! I'd like to share it with you. Our featured speaker was Kim Lopdrup, Harvard-educated and retired CEO of Red Lobster, who is five for five on major corporate turnarounds. Kim shared how his faith has shaped his career and fa...

Picture it: You go with Jesus to “church,” and the next thing you know, He’s making a scene—flipping tables, scattering coins, and shouting Scripture. Not the “teaching moment” you were expecting! Join Pat Morley and learn why Jesus was so adamant about driving out anything that keeps the temple from being the sanctuary God desires—and what that means for us today. Let Jesus do for you what He did...

Like the Twelve, you’ve been recruited to join Jesus in His school of discipleship. You believe in the cause, so you enlisted. You made the team.  Now it’s the first day of training camp. You expected to learn how to clean and shoot, to catch and throw, or how to deliver a decisive tackle. Instead—you find yourself at a wedding. Join Pat Morley and discover what Jesus imparted to the Twelve o...

Guest Speaker: Orlando City Chaplain Andy Searles In a world of constant tension, conflict, and distraction, how do we become men of peace—anchored, steady, and sent by God? This Friday , Pastor Andy Searles will walk us through the practical shifts men must make to live as people of peace: From Calling to Commission  From Chaos to Calm  From Moments to Movement  Come learn how cour...

For three years, twelve ordinary men walked with Jesus—and they were never the same. Can you imagine what that would have been like to be personally discipled by Jesus? Train Like the Twelve  will help you experience, as closely as possible, what it was like to be one of those men. Walk the dusty roads beside Him. Hear His voice call your name. Feel His hand on your shoulder as He looks you i...

This week, we get to hear Tim Johnson’s inspiring story.  Tim knows the heights of athletic success—winning a national championship with Penn State in 1986 and a Super Bowl with Washington in 1991. But his greatest victory is not on the field—it’s in helping fatherless young men find healing and identity in Christ. As Senior Pastor of Orlando World Outreach Church, Johnson has pioneered Fathe...

Join Pat Morley as we discuss practical steps for how you and the men you serve can best have a deepening relationship with God, including making Jesus the Lord of your life, spending time with (abiding in) Him, and learning to live and walk in the Spirit.  You’ll be equipped to guide yourself and other men away from performance-driven religion and into a grace-filled process that truly chang...

This week, we’ll clarify what becoming a Christian really is—not a self-improvement project or a willpower sprint, but embracing  the story of Jesus : who He is, why He came, and what it means to trust Him. We’ll talk about how to walk with men who feel unworthy, uncertain, or “not ready,” and how to invite them to take an honest next step without pressure, clichés, or manipulation. Join Pat...

This week we’ll explore one of the most important and controversial questions in Christianity: Is the Bible actually true—and can you stake your life on it? Join Pat Morley as we walk through the historical, practical, and personal reasons why you can believe the Bible is reliable—not just spiritually, but intellectually. You’ll be equipped to answer honest doubts and questions from those you lead...

This week we tackle one of life’s deepest questions: If God is good, why does He allow so much pain, evil, and futility in the world? From personal tragedies like our daughter’s death last year to global disasters, for many of us suffering is often the greatest challenge to our faith. We’ll look at how Christian thinkers have answered this question, what the Bible teaches, and how Jesus Himself sh...

Many men feel tension between what science teaches and what Christianity claims. But what if that tension isn’t necessary? What if both disciplines are actually asking different—but equally important—questions? Join Pat Morley as we explore how science and theology can complement one another. You’ll learn how to respond with confidence when someone claims that science has disproven faith, and how...

You’ve probably heard the saying, “ The enemy of best is settling for good .” Sometimes we settle because we don’t want to risk failure. Other times, fear keeps us from stepping outside our comfort zone. But Jonah’s story flips the script—he wasn’t afraid of failing. He was afraid of succeeding!   Join Ronn Read as he opens the scriptures for us!

This week, we’re diving into what it truly means to love others—and why it’s central to our faith. Scripture reminds us that love isn’t just a suggestion; it’s a command from Jesus Himself. Join  Jim Angelakos  as we refocus on the heart of Christianity: not rules, but a relationship with Jesus that compels us to love deeply and sincerely. You’ll be encouraged in your walk with Christ an...

This week, we’ll examine whether belief in God is actually the  most  rational conclusion—not a leap into the dark, but a step into the light. Join Pat Morley as we walk through classic proofs for God’s existence. Learn a powerful illustration that can help you gently challenge the assumption that faith is irrational. You’ll gain clarity for your own belief—and practical language to help...

This week, we’ll look at how many people—perhaps even people you love—have rejected Christianity not because they understand it, but because they’ve only been exposed to shallow soundbites and distortions of the real thing. Join Pat Morley as we uncover the heart of Christianity—not rules or performance, but a person: Jesus. You’ll be strengthened in your own faith  and  equipped to lovi...

This week we’ll explore the three major belief systems most men follow—secular, moral, and religious—and why all of them, ultimately, break down. Join Pat Morley as we examine the quiet assumptions that shape men’s lives, and how Christianity offers not performance, but peace.  Discover how to help the men you lead recognize the signs of restlessness, and point them to something more solid an...

Join Pat Morley as we examine four belief systems—secular, moral, religious, and Christian—and explore why so many of them fail us. We’ll also look at how Solomon—who had everything—ended up saying, “I hated life.” This message will not only help you evaluate your own system, but also equip you to walk with someone you care about who’s starting to realize  their  system isn’t workin...

Some men are restless because life hasn’t worked out like they hoped—dreams delayed, plans derailed, purpose unclear. Others are restless because it  did  work out—but it didn’t satisfy. Either way, they’re asking the same quiet question:  Why do I still feel this way? If you're mentoring, discipling, or leading men, you've already met both types. One man is discouraged by what he’s...

You already know this: if you could have made that change on your own, it would have happened by now. On the other hand, we’ve all watched men’s lives radically transformed. We’ve seen it with our own eyes.  Not much will change for the better apart from Jesus—but we also have a part to play.  Watch this week's study and learn some practical steps for change that actually work—and how th...

None of us ever plans to fail. So how do we get off track? What makes us stumble? And why do some of us even fall away?  One of the biggest reasons is that we don’t have to answer to anyone for our lives. And let’s be honest, don’t we naturally kind of like it that way?  But most of us also understand that we need to be in accountable relationships—although few actually do it.  Join...

Most of us would be embarrassed if our families, friends, or colleagues knew what went on inside our heads. But here’s the good news: You’re not crazy. A secret thought life is normal. The question is: What kind of secret life are you leading—holy or profane? In this week's study, we explore the battle for our private thoughts, how God provides the help we need to win that battle, and a couple of...

What made men we look up to like Peter, Paul, David, Moses, Gideon, Samson, Jonah, and Job so different? After the smoke cleared, God could trust them in both big and little things. Were they perfect? Thank God for us, no. But in the end, second only to their faith, it was integrity that set them apart. Join Pat Morley as we pull the mask off this problem, consider what’s at stake, and think throu...

What is making you suffer? Do you think God knows what you’re going through? If He knows, does He care? If He knows and cares, can He do anything about it? And if He can, why doesn’t He? Join Pat Morley as we wrestle with these hard questions. Explore what we gain from suffering that we can gain no other way, and consider how to respond when the pain just seems too much to bear.

Men want to be in charge—to call the shots. And in many ways, God has given us the freedom to lead, build, and take responsibility. But freedom isn’t the same thing as autonomy. Still, we chase it. We try to control our circumstances. We “strive" for financial independence. We just want to be left alone to do our own thing. But Jesus offers something completely different:  radical dependence...

The Big Idea: I pledge not to sin when I get angry, but openly confess I can’t do it on my own. Studies show that 75 – 90% of all doctor’s office visits are stress-related, and the most destructive form of stress is anger. Anger is not a sin–Jesus got angry, but anger can easily get out of control. Few emotions are as corrosive. Unbridled, it destroys relationships and careers. Unresolved, it can...