The C.O.D.E of Man

There are five generations of people living and working together in our culture, churches, and communities.  Often the different philosophies, life experiences and cultural trends can create generational tension.  This can result in older generations missing out on the fresh vision and insight the younger guys bring to the table and the younger generation dismissing the older men as irre...

In this series wrap up of "The Genesis of the C.O.D.E." the crew takes on Earth Day, exercising dominion, and the irreplaceable role of the woman in the man's life.

In this special episode of the C.O.D.E. of Man the crew of the C.O.D.E. welcomes our first guest of the season, Jeremiah Stringer of The Backpacking Podcast and Jeremiah Stringer Hikes (see links below).  We cover a wide variety of topics but what made this interview so good (to the point of interrupting our series on The Genesis of the C.O.D.E.) is that Jeremiah offers some profound and prac...

Two questions frame this discussion based out of Genesis 2, "When did you know you had become a man?"  and "What does 'Being a man' really mean?"  The C.O.D.E. Crew continues the unlocking of the masculine image in the origin of man's creation by God.  Is manhood more than toys, trucks, and treasures?  Who can really say "I am a man" or "There goes a real man," and how can youn...

In this episode the Crew finishes the discussion on the role of a man's work as a means of bearing the image of God in his life.  What about the man who feels stuck in a job he hates?  Or the man who is near retirement but looking back on 20-30 years of life and thinking he may have wasted it?   Also, was Easy Target having an off day at the control board?  Some days are just l...

What are the "Willy-Tingles"?

The Crew continues the discussion of how men bear the Divine image and likeness in our God ordained roles.  In this episode our role as stewards, how we bear God's image in our work, is talked over and examined.  We each have gifts, passions, and callings that we are to seek out and honor God in.

In this episode the C.O.D.E. Crew introduces a series of podcasts on what it means for a man to be made in the image and likeness of God and how we are to live that out in some key roles we have been called and equipped for.

The Crew wraps up the discussion on the need to escape modern culture's soul killing ways by getting back into the wild life God created us for.  What are the tangible benefits of getting into the wilderness?  How does this really benefit a man's soul?

The C.O.D.E. Crew is back!  Overtrek, Easy Target, and Rollin' Napoleon kick off the second season with the first of a two part discussion on the soul's need to escape the madness of modern culture by getting back out into the wild where a reconnection of heart with God can happen.  Our modern culture is described in Psalm 55 by King David as a soul killing, spiritual life draining place...

The final "off season" episode is a teaser for the upcoming Season 2, as Overtrek is reunited with the crew for a few laughs over old times and looking ahead to what is coming on March 4th.

As men we are called to be leaders and when we bear the image of God in our masculine soul we help others become better.  Influencing others to be their best and bringing glory to God is what leadership is about.  In this off season episode Overtrek shares a few principles gleaned from family, ministry, and military life that can help each of us become better leaders in the home, on the...

Not every man is looking for a "shredded chest" or arms like the Mighty Thor, but most of us would like to be in good physical condition so that we have the best chance of living out the maximum potential of our daily lives.  In this off season episode Overtrek offers a few practical tips that every man can put into practice to better condition his body.

In this Season 1.5 episode Overtrek previews a few of the plans for Season 2 episodes and then we get the best of the Season 1 Outtakes featuring some of the 2020 guests and of course the resident C.O.D.E. Comedian, Rollin Napoleon!

In this special edition podcast of the Off Season 1.5 Overtrek shares the content of a Weekly C.O.D.E. Talk email in which he wrote about some simple, practical approaches to healthier nutrition.  These are a handful of guidelines that anyone can learn to apply and which will help anyone to reach their health goals.

In this special crossover episode Overtrek and Easy Target share a discussion recorded for their local church radio program in which they discuss the heart of man; how it is central, how the health of the heart determines spiritual growth, and the importance of connecting our heart with God's heart daily.  Also, the answer to the greatest social media buzz, the question burning up the interne...

In the first of our off season episodes (where we will feature our most listened to or most responded to podcasts of 2020) we journey back to the near beginning of both our podcasting and the COVID Pandemic.  Pastor Gary Blaylock joined Overtrek and Easy Target for a discussion on what we could do to sustain our hearts and that of our families during the uncertain times.  You will find s...

A bonus episode with a special introduction by Overtrek which includes not only outtakes from Episode 37 but additional material recorded in which the crew discusses celebrating New Years!

It's New Year's Eve and the week of "Christmastide!"  This can be a week of wonderful goodness and it can also be a challenging week of moving from the holidays back to "the grind."  The C.O.D.E. Crew offer some insights from that first "After Christmas" week in scripture to help you navigate this meaningful week!  Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

The joyful spirit of the season abounds as the C.O.D.E. Crew explore the meaning behind the old carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" and what the men of the Christmas story can teach us about celebrating the holiday.

As the Christmas Eve episode awaits to be released tomorrow here is a glimpse at what is to come, or perhaps what is not to come...

The C.O.D.E. Crew return to close the discussion on how COVID has affected life this year, but more to the point in this episode, how do we protect Christmas in our hearts and homes from the plague of negativity?  There are some good laughs and some great helps in this one.

Peace Out and Sponsorship!

2020 is almost in the books, as they say, and for nearly a year we have all lived in a world shaken by COVID-19.  In this episode the C.O.D.E. Crew discuss what this experience has been like and some key lessons God has taught us as we made this journey together!

A little more trivial trivialities and ET gets one more shot at being a winner.