MANUP

On May 5-7 2023, over 70 men gathered at Jordan Ranch in Schulenburg, TX for a weekend that we'll never forget. We studied the Word together. We had community. We shared our testimonies. Lives were changed. 5 men gave their lives to Christ and 6 chose to be baptized, making an outward expression of an inward change.

The most frequent command in the Bible is "fear not", and yet we often let ourselves become defined by fear - and let it dictate the decisions we make. Join in as we talk about overcoming FEAR in every arena of life.

What lies are you telling yourself that you believe are true? What voices are you listening to and how are they impacting your life? In this lesson, learn how to let go, listen to the Truth, and discern the voice of God from the enemy.

Work is a gift from God designed to bring purpose, contribution, and satisfaction. Followers of Jesus honor God by doing their work with excellence and integrity. Healthy work also includes regular rest and trust in God's provision.

Strong friendships are built through encouragement, accountability, support, and unconditional love. Good friends help us become better men by celebrating victories and confronting blind spots. Life's journey is always better when shared with trusted companions.

God calls fathers to love, lead, protect, provide for, and enjoy their families. Leadership in the home involves both instruction and example. A lasting legacy is built by faithfully investing in the people God has entrusted to us.

Marriage is a covenant with God at the center, not merely a contract between two people. Healthy marriages are built on friendship, partnership, intimacy, and lifelong commitment. Thriving marriages require intentional effort and sacrificial love.

Life change happens through repeated actions practiced over time. Healthy habits begin with a clear goal, a practical plan, consistent action, repetition, and celebration. Lasting transformation is usually the result of small, faithful steps rather than dramatic moments.

Money is not something to worship but a gift from God to manage wisely. God gives resources so we can enjoy them, invest them in His purposes, and share them generously with others. Gratitude and generosity keep money in its proper place.

Time is one of God's most valuable gifts because it is limited and cannot be recovered. Wise men recognize the laws of scarcity, priority, and opportunity by focusing on what matters most. A meaningful life is built one intentional day at a time.

When we come to faith, we quickly realize that our temptations and struggles don't immediately disappear. How can we practically rewire our brains to change our behaviors BEFORE they happen? Join special guest Michael Cox, LPC, as he unpacks this universal problem.

God cares about every part of a person—mind, body, and spirit. Spiritual health involves renewing our thoughts, honoring God with our bodies, and guarding our hearts. Taking care of ourselves is an act of stewardship and worship.

Faith becomes complicated when we focus on performance instead of relationship. Jesus simplified life down to three priorities: love God, love yourself, and love your neighbor. Healthy faith begins when God is at the center and His love overflows into every relationship.

Sabbath is God's invitation to stop striving, rest deeply, enjoy His gifts, and remember who is truly in control. Rest is not merely taking a day off but adopting a lifestyle that restores the mind, body, and spirit. Practicing Sabbath reminds us that our value comes from being with God, not merely doing for God.

Every man faces moments when he wants to quit, but God calls him to keep fighting the good fight of faith. Endurance is fueled by purpose, community, truth, and dependence on God's power. Victory belongs to those who stay in the ring and keep getting back up.

Grief is a normal and healthy response to loss, and God uses it to shape and strengthen us. While grief is painful, it can become a pathway to experiencing God's comfort, peace, and power. Hope reminds us that God will ultimately make all things new.

Comfort invites men to pursue ease, while calling invites them to pursue purpose. Jesus calls His followers to leave comfort zones, embrace mission, and boldly live out their faith. A meaningful life is found not in comfort, but in obedience.

Greed keeps men focused on themselves and prevents them from trusting God as their provider. Generosity combats selfishness and opens opportunities to bless others. God calls His people to give sacrificially, intentionally, expectantly, and spontaneously.

Envy steals joy by focusing on what others have instead of appreciating God's gifts. Contentment grows when we enjoy who we are, what we have, where we are, and what we do. Joy is found not in comparison, but in gratitude.

Our greatest challenges are the fight for our THOUGHTS and the control of our MINDS. Join special guest Octavious Bishop as he discusses 4 Spiritual Disciplines - and how they provide peace in the midst of chaos.

Addiction begins with temptation and grows through repetition until it gains control over a person's life. Freedom starts with honesty, accountability, and replacing lies with truth. The Holy Spirit empowers men to break destructive cycles and live in victory.

Anger keeps score and demands repayment, while forgiveness releases the debt and trusts God with justice. Forgiveness doesn't excuse wrongdoing but frees us from carrying the burden of offense. Healing begins when we choose forgiveness, even when it feels difficult.

Fear controls thoughts, decisions, and actions by focusing on uncertainty and worst-case scenarios. Faith shifts attention from problems to God's promises and character. Overcoming fear requires naming it, praying about it, releasing it, and replacing lies with truth.

Judging elevates ourselves by tearing others down, while blessing builds others up through words, actions, and reactions. Jesus calls His followers to love, forgive, and encourage rather than criticize and condemn. A godly man becomes known for being a blessing wherever he goes.

Shame convinces us that our failures define us, trapping us in cycles of condemnation and isolation. Grace reminds us that Jesus has already paid our debt and removed our condemnation. Through Christ, men can experience forgiveness, freedom, and a new identity.