Men Above Reproach - a Christian Growth podcast

To celebrate America's 250th anniversary, we took a break from our normal challenges and each chose one influential figure from American history to study. Levi: Booker T. Washington Grant: John Hancock Ty: Theodore Roosevelt For each person, we discussed three questions: What are they best known for, and what did they accomplish? What challenges and opposition did they face? How were we person...

In Episode 20, we recap our April challenge: memorizing and meditating on Ephesians 2:8–9 . We spend this episode discussing the passage, what it teaches about grace, faith, and salvation, and how it challenged and encouraged us throughout the month. 📖 Ephesians 2:8–9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so...

In Episode 19, we recap our March challenge: daily journaling . We talk about what it was like to build the habit, where it was challenging, and how it impacted our discipline, mindset, and walk with God. Journaling sounds simple, but doing it consistently revealed a lot about where we’re at and what we need to work on. We also share how journaling helped us slow down, reflect, and be more intenti...

In Episode 18 of the Men Above Reproach podcast, we recap our February challenges. First, we talk about our Verse of the Month and what it looked like to meditate on it throughout the month. 📖 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” We discuss how this passage shaped our mindset and helped us foc...

In Episode 17, we break down our January challenge: a Dopamine Detox . This challenge was all about identifying habits that quietly control our attention and replacing them with disciplines that lead to clarity, self-control, and spiritual growth. We focused on: Purity (no pornography, no masturbation, no lingering on anything that feeds lust) Minimal social media (no scrolling; social media only...

Episode 16 is our annual recap and reveal episode. We look back on highlights from our 2025 challenges, share final results, and crown the champion of the 2025 Men Above Reproach Challenge. Then we reveal the full list of what we’re taking on in 2026. If you’re a Christian man who wants to grow spiritually, mentally, and relationally through simple, consistent disciplines, this episode is for you....

In this episode, we recap and discuss our November challenge: read 2 books in 1 month . 📚 Books We Discussed: Levi The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley Bounce Back by Travis Mills Grant Questions Great Financial Advisors Ask by Alan Parisse & David Richman Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp Ty Faith Driven Entrepreneur by Henry Kaestner, J.D. Greear, & Chip Ingram Righ...

Men Above Reproach — Episode 14 What does it look like to share Jesus in everyday life? In this episode of Men Above Reproach , we dive into real, unscripted conversations about faith, courage, and the Gospel. Ty shares a powerful moment of sitting down for a meal with a homeless man and talking about Jesus. Levi opens up about a faith-filled conversation with his neighbor. Grant discusses an hone...

Episode 13 – Reflecting on Charlie Kirk and Living Above Reproach | Men Above Reproach Podcast In light of recent events, we take time on this episode to reflect on and dialogue about Charlie Kirk and how his life pointed to what it means to be a man above reproach. We talk about his example, the impact he had on others, and what Christian men today can learn as we strive to live faithfully. Our h...

In episode 12 of the Men Above Reproach podcast, we dive into our July challenge: writing 8 handwritten letters. Each of us took time to thank the people who’ve had a big impact on our lives—pastors, mentors, business leaders, family, and friends. It was a powerful reminder of how meaningful a simple letter can be. We share the stories behind who we wrote to and what we learned in the process. Hav...

In Episode 11 of the Men Above Reproach podcast, we did a mid-year update on our yearlong Scripture Memory challenge . We also talk a little about electives, and we tease our July challenge (which will be a great one!). Hopefully you laugh a bit and are encouraged a lot to be a man above reproach! What we're memorizing: Levi – Psalm 143 Ty – Psalm 1 Grant – Philippians 2:1–18 📩 Want to reach out...

Episode 10 – Spiritual Disciplines Through Life’s Trials (w/ Kurt Earl) In this powerful episode, we’re joined by special guest Kurt Earl to talk about spiritual disciplines : how they help shape Christian men, how they shift through each decade of life, and what pitfalls to avoid along the way. With his wife currently battling terminal brain cancer , Kurt brings a deeply personal and faith-filled...

In this episode we talk about the ever important but somewhat daunting topic of PURITY . Hear how we did on our 90-day Purity Challenge , what things we learned along the way, and how we grew in our faith. We hope that this conversation encourages you and spurs you on to pursue purity! If you want to try out the Ever Accountable software to help in your fight for purity, here you go: https://evera...

March Challenge Recap | 2 Workouts a Day for 31 Days! | Men Above Reproach Podcast In this episode, we unpack our March challenge : doing 2 workouts every single day for the entire month! 💪 From early morning lifts to late-night stretching sessions, this physical challenge pushed us to grow in discipline, endurance, and consistency —all rooted in our identity as Christian men. We share the highs,...

Fasting February Recap | 48-Hour Food Fast & Social Media Detox | Men Above Reproach Podcast In this episode, we break down our experience with Fasting February , where we took on a 48-hour food fast and a month-long social media fast . Tune in as we discuss the spiritual, physical, and mental growth we experienced—along with the struggles, surprises, and key takeaways. 🔥 What We Learned from...

🎙️ In this episode of the Men Above Reproach Podcast , we discuss the 1st month of the 90-day Purity Challenge and how Bible Verse Memorization has helped in our pursuit of purity. We also talk about some of the health electives we did, such as averaging 7.5+ hours of sleep and tracking nutrition. 📅 February Challenge: We're doing the Fasting Elective together: 📵 Social Media Fast for 1 month 🍽️...

In this episode of the Men Above Reproach Podcast, we break down the 2024 results and reveal the 2025 Men Above Reproach Challenges. If you want the official PDF with detailed instructions and rules, please email us at... MenAboveReproach@gmail.com We also have a spreadsheet we can share. 2025 MEN ABOVE REPROACH CHALLENGES January Challenge • Start No Fap/Purity Focus for 90 days • Start whole Bib...

We discuss the final challenges and electives of 2024, and tease out some 2025 challenges. Join the next episode for details about the winner of the 2024 Men Above Reproach Challenge and to hear the finalized 2025 lineup. No social media for a month. 36 hours without food. Journaling what God has taught. Making the world's best meatloaf. Earning $500 by doing something outside of your job. Sharing...

In episode 3 of the Men Above Reproach podcast, we talked about more challenges we did in 2024. What is the Pennebaker Protocol and how did it help us reflect on challenging life events? Is cold immersion all the hype still? Do you do less acts of kindness than you think and what happens when you try to do them consciously? And hear a little manly poetry from the Book for Manly Men. Join in on the...

In this episode, we dive into three challenges we took on: reading Matthew Mark Luke and John, cutting out sweets, and walking a total of 20 miles. We share how these challenges pushed us physically, strengthened us spiritually, and the unexpected lessons we learned along the way. Join us as we reflect on the impact of building these habits and the growth we experienced as Christian men striving t...

Men Above Reproach: 2023 Challenge Recap We are Christian men that do various challenges throughout the year that push us physically, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In this episode, we dive into the challenges we took on in 2023, sharing the good, the bad, and the funny moments as we pursued growth in faith and character. Some of the challenges we took on this year include: Maintaining p...

1 Timothy 3:2-3 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach , the husband of one wife,[b] sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, not a lover of money. Colossians 1:22 Jesus Christ has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him