Soul Fire 209 - Gospel Hope, Integrity, Discipline, Faithfulness

What controls you? The Apostle Paul says it is the love of Christ. This message was delivered at The Blue Ridge Navigators Winter Conference in February of 2026. What controls you? How do we know that Christ loves us? What does it mean that we have died with Christ? 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 (ESV) 14 For the love of Christ controls us, because we have concluded this: that one has died for all, therefo...

Hebrews 12:1–2 calls men to ‘lay aside every weight and sin which clings so closely’ and to run the race set before us with our eyes fixed on Jesus. In this message, we apply that call specifically to men’s sexual integrity in a hyper‑sexualized world, looking at how to throw off hidden compromises, walk in confession and community, and pursue holiness by grace, not shame. Whether you’re battling...

In this episode, I break down Zuby’s 12 powerful tips for Gen Z men—from mastering valuable skills to building strength, finding purpose, and avoiding life-ruining mistakes. Whether you're 18 or 28, this is honest, no-nonsense advice every young man should hear.🎯 Topics include:– Building a skill stack– The importance of physical fitness– Why you need a mission and faith– Avoiding debt, addic...

The Gospel of John records Jesus high priestly prayer in John 17 and indicates in part the mission of Jesus. John 17:6 says that Jesus manifested or revealed God the Father. Part of Christ's purpose on earth was to reveal who God was. God is revealed by Christ, by His Word, and by His people. Is your life making God known? -- Need accountability online? Sign up for Covenant Eyes! Click here to...

Should a Christian watch Game of Thrones? Andrew Klavan argues yes, but I would say no. Andrew Klavan read one of my comments on this issue on his show and this is my response. Who's side are you on?  @AndrewKlavan  -- The best men's sexual integrity group is The War of the Soul available on www.warofthesoul.com @AndrewKlavanShow @dailywire

Christian hypocrisy leads many to leave the faith. How can we align what we say we believe and our actions? I Peter 1:13-16 gives us three negative examples, and three positive examples. -- Need accountability online? Sign up for Covenant Eyes! Click here to support this channel and get one month free: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/MqkkM Jason's website, The War of the Soul: https://www.warofthe...

Dawson Trotman founded The Navigators in the 1930's with a vision to "Know Christ, Make Him Known, and Help Others do the Same". I've been working for them since I graduated from college in 2005. This episode briefly covers the history of The Navigators and a few notes from Trotman's famous message "Born to Reproduce". What are the issues that will prevent the Chris...

Here's some twitter advice on getting to 100+ on the body count. But is that going to lead to lasting happiness? Are guys who pursue monogamy thirsty, dissatisfied, and always thinking about the grass being greener? Full video on monogamy vs hookup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NyxQp7CzMk -- Need accountability online? Sign up for Covenant Eyes! Click here to support this channel and get o...

Living with secrets will erode the power of community. Keeping secrets and hiding our struggles will short-circuit our spiritual growth. You can learn to confide in others, confess your sins, and walk in the grace of the Gospel. The War of the Soul Curriculum: https://amzn.to/3QEcJpM "Men of Courage: God’s Call to Move Beyond the Silence of Adam" by Larry Crab https://amzn.to/3iDdTSV Nee...

Ashton Kutcher Esquire Interview talks about his anger regarding tech companies and politician's unwillingness to seek to protect children online.    Louisiana is fighting to protect children online: https://youtu.be/wfJr5U3I4wA -- Need accountability online?  Sign up for Covenant Eyes!  Click here to support this channel and get one month free: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/Mqkk...

We found a book in our local library that was inappropriate for children, so we brought it up in the public library meeting. The response from the librarians was quite surprising. What books do you think should be allowed in the public library? Need accountability online?  Sign up for Covenant Eyes!  Click here to support this channel and get one month free: https://covenanteyes.sjv.io/M...

Louisiana is requiring adult sites to verify age before viewing content. The aim is to protect children from the harms of online porn. Do you think this is a good idea, and should other state's follow their lead? Louisiana HB 142 Requires Age Verification for Adult Sites   Should Porn be Banned: https://youtu.be/YdB3EVlPJVg Need accountability online?  Sign up for Covenant Eyes!  Cl...

What does the Bible say about sexuality? What is the Biblical portrayal of sex? Does the Bible teach what the evangelical purity culture espouses? How does what the Bible teaches differ from the culture?   Rethinking Sexuality" by Juli Slattery: https://amzn.to/3qdqfUd speaks about three narratives and Bibilcal view is the third of the three.   You can watch the first video in the series...

Purity Culture has trained a generation of evangelical Christians in a narrative about human sexuality. "Rethinking Sexuality" by Juli Slattery: https://amzn.to/3qdqfUd speaks about three narratives and purity culture is the second of the three.   Was the evangelical purity culture helpful for youth to maintain their purity? What are the pro's and cons of purity culture?   You can watch...

Sexuality. What do you believe about sexuality? And who has the authority to determine what is right and what is wrong about human sexuality? This short series looks at three narratives for your beliefs about sex: Cultural Narrative, Biblical Narrative, and the Evangelical Purity Narrative.   NPR said Cardi B's WAP was the song of the year from 2020. Was it empowering, sinful, beautiful, or s...

I regret my promiscuity says author Bridget Phetasy in a recent article discussing the impact of the sexual revolution on women. Was the sexual revolution and its' encouragement of promiscuity good for women? Has it been good to remove sex from marriage and relationship? From family and child rearing?   Promiscuity can lead to regret and I applaud Bridget Phetasy for taking this stand and sha...

Vidangel promises to clean up your media consumption. But should Christians watch content that exploits actors and actresses? Amanda Seyfried has confessed she regrets her explicit scenes from when she was 19. Should we use VidAngle to filter that content if her exploitation has already taken place? Vidangel promises that we can "Skip or mute what you don’t want to see or hear." But should we real...

Jordan Peterson Has a Message for the Church and Young Men and how can we go about implementing this message? Jordan Peterson challenges the church to recruit young men, for men to think outside of themselves and consider their higher calling. The church has an opportunity to call men to a higher standard.   This episode breaks down how the church can move men to get off the couch and engage...

The What is a Woman documentary by Matt Walsh has landed among the most streamed documentaries in 2022. Should you watch it? The Daily Wire's Matt Walsh interviews modern gender theorists on the subject of gender identity and pursues the definition of the word woman.   University of California at Berkeley Law professor Khiara Bridges refused to use the term woman, preferring "people with the...

A bad habit loop can develop as we persist in bad habits.  Charles Duhigg shows in his book "The Power of Habit"  https://amzn.to/3h7yxLB that we must understand our cues, change the routine, and find positive rewards.  The good news is that you can change out of destructive habit patterns.   Living in integrity is difficult work, but it can be done!  What are the destruct...

Four Epic Quotes from Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings about Dealing with our Past.  Shang-Chi has to deal with the brokenness of his family and past if he wants to live out his true identity. Here are four epic quotes from Shang-Chi and the legend of the ten rings that help us deal with our past to live true to who God says we are.   The War of the Soul Study: https://amzn.to/3...

Will Smith and Chris Rock had an explosive incident as Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Will Smiths outburst shows us how our emotions can lead to unwanted behavior. Our beliefs impact our behavior. What are the toxic lies that are the root of Will Smith's behavior? I can relate to struggling to manage emotions. When we react based on our emotions, our behavior is often out of...

Is Roblox Safe for Kids? What parental controls are available for roblox? As a parent, you take your kids online safety seriously, and many kids are actively engaged playing Roblox. Roblox is a user generated gaming platform, providing some unique risks for kids.   There's a few questions you must answer when it comes to your kids online safety: What are my kids accessing? And who has access...

Can your spouse meet all your needs? Is marriage designed to satisfy the needs that we have? What if your spouse isn't meeting your needs? In The Great Sex Rescue (https://amzn.to/3J6Dlg4) Sheila Gregoire documents toxic teaching within the church that is putting the blame at the feet of women for their husbands sexual temptations and sins. Is sexual sin the fault of the other spouse? If you think...

What is lust? And is looking the same as lusting. Is it automatically lust if you experience attraction? In The Great Sex Rescue (https://amzn.to/3J6Dlg4) Sheila Gregoire documents teaching on lust in the church that sets a low standard for men. Can men live in integrity? In "Every Man's Battle"  the authors introduce the idea of bouncing your eyes as the solution to looking leading to lustin...