The Equipped Man

Eat, drink, and be joyful - a good formula to live your Kingdom life! This week I take a bit of a practical approach to the question of what are we fueling our bodies with? It is like the old adage says - we are what we eat. Also, we need to find what makes us joyful in life. Not just happy, but joyful! The joy that comes from the Throne of Heaven. Psalm 4: 8 "You have put joy in my heart—more joy...

What does accountability look like as a man of God? Genesis 4: 9 'Then Adonai said to Cain, “Where is Abel, your brother?” “I don’t know,” he said. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”' (TLV) Stay Fit, Be Well! Music: Eyesplit by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

This week I interview a good friend of mine - David 'Chico' Weeks. He talks about his journey, and how he found God. Chico also tells me what it means to be a Man of God. Hebrews 12: 5-7 "Have you forgotten the warning addressed to you as sons? 'My son, do not take lightly the discipline of Adonai or lose heart when you are corrected by Him,because Adonai disciplines the one He lovesand punishes e...

This is a fun story, Saul takes a break to go squat in a cave and David cuts off a corner of his robe to show his vulnerability. They both realize how easily David could have killed Saul, yet David had restraint in that moment. David still recognized Saul in the position of father, king, and anointed of God. Saul realized his errors and bad deeds, at least for a moment, and looked on David as a so...

First off, a huge THANK YOU to all my listeners and supporters! In this week's episode, I talk about my recent trip to Warsaw, Poland. It was eye opening and refreshing to see the spirit of God moving in Europe. Also, I learned that what affects men in America is the same in Europe. Men are men, we all deal with the questions, voices, and obstacles. We can all stay faithful to our core principles...

In many areas of our lives, we have a tendency to be our own obstacles and overthink things. In this episode I talk about the importance of getting out of our own ways, and moving forward. Movement is important for growth, not only physical, but also mental, emotional, and Spiritual. Stay Fit, Be Well! Music: Eyesplit by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

This week I'm talking about the story of Nehemiah and his journey to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. With the surrounding intimidation and doubters, the Israelite people ended up with a tool in one hand and a weapon in the other. That is a lesson that all men need in their lives. Also, like Jerusalem, when we build walls, we need to build gates as well. And those gates need a purpose. Nehemiah (TL...

Hello! This week I wanted to talk about a practical topic - EDC (Every Day Carry). Oftentimes when people talk about EDC, they are referring to self defense, or preparation. I want us to look at what that might also look like in the mental and Spiritual realm? Are we prepared for different people that might approach us? Do we have compassion in our arsenal? Isaiah 54: 14James 1: 22 Corinthians 10:...

Part 5 of my Intro Series - Read. I know reading can seem pretty basic, but there is more to it. When we read the Word of God, or books for instruction, we should learn from them, consume them, not just read the words. What can the Word, or other books, teach us about God, ourselves, and how to be a Man of God?2 Timothy 3: 16-17 (MSG)Hebrews 4: 12 (MSG)Romans 15: 4 (MSG) Stay Fit, Be Well! Music:...

This week I talk about Prayer. What prayer is, and what it can look like in our lives. This is Part 4 of the 5-Part intro series. Listen in and get a better understanding of the purpose of prayer in a man's life.1 Timothy 2: 8 (NIV) Stay Fit, Be Well! Music: Eyesplit by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Men, we are called to be guardians, to be protectors. What does that look like in our lives, and in the daily grind? Join me as I explore this topic and this stance in our lives. John 21: 15-19 (NIV) Stay Fit, Be Well! Music: Eyesplit by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

What does it mean to be a warrior in the Kingdom of God in the 21st Century? Join me as a talk about how we, as men, can walk this out. Matthew 10: 16Psalm 144: 12 Corinthians 10: 3-5 Stay Fit, Be Well! Music: Eyesplit by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

What does integrity mean and what does it look like? Join me as I look at the first of five virtues that make up a modern man of God. This is Part 1 of 5. Proverbs 20: 25 "An impulsive vow is a trap; later you’ll wish you could get out of it." (MSG)Ecclesiastes 5: 4-7 "When you tell God you’ll do something, do it—now. God takes no pleasure in foolish drivel. Vow it, then do it. Far better not to v...

In the Bible Gideon was called a "mighty warrior", and led the Israelites in battle, but how did it start? Join me this week as I look at the beginning of the story of Gideon and how doubt can affect us. Is doubt a bad thing? What can we do with, and about, it? Judges 6: 11-40John 20: 24-29 Stay Fit, Be Well! Music: Eyesplit by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Welcome to The Equipped Man, a podcast for men, with Luke Wantz. In this world, a man needs to be well equipped in all areas of life to not only survive, but to thrive. Those areas of life are: Family, Friends, Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, Financial, Wisdom, and Intelligence. What does it look like to be a Christian man in the 21st Century? I will explore this question, and others, on this jour...