The Godly Young Men Podcast

There's all kinds of careers that godly young men can pursue, but are all of them fair game? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the types of careers that godly young men should probably stay away from. Specific topics include: - Should our work be a part of our identity? - What about jobs that require you to work 80+ weekly hours? - What about the military? - Why you should avoid jobs wit...

In this episode, Joe & Will take time to celebrate and reflect on America's 250th birthday. Specific topics include: - What lessons can we learn from our history? - Why you should be proud of your country - American exceptionalism - Blind ranking American foods, presidents, and more - Favorite uniquely American iconic thing And much more! To join our DISCORD: ⁠https://docs.google.com/forms...

Being a Christian can mean all kinds of different things to different people. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what being a Christian actually looks like. Specific topics include: - Misperceptions of being a Christian- How do you become a Christian?- What does it mean to live like Christ?- Is it about actions or about the heart?- Developing a heart to do what's right And much more! To j...

It's no secret that marriage can be extremely stressful. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the 7 biggest stressors in marriage and how godly young men can navigate them. Specific topics include: - Why is money such a stressor in marriage? - The stay-at-home wife dynamic... - Is it a good thing to compartmentalize work and family? - What about when you have problems in your sex life? - Wh...

Earlier this month, YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife shared with the world that they had terminated their pregnancy due to discovering that the baby would likely have down syndrome. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss this story and what godly young men need to know about the value of life. Specific topics include: The backlash and response to Jesse Ridgway's announcement When does the...

What is a "Gigachad"? What on earth is "looksmaxxing"? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the manosphere and all the terms associated with it. Specific topics include: What is the manosphere? Red pill vs. blue pill Alpha, beta, and sigma males White knights, incels, & soyboys What is "mogging"? And much more! To join our DISCORD: ⁠https://docs.google.com/form...

The ever-evolving landscape of social media continues to present questions for godly young men. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how men can best use social media without the negative side effects. Specific topics include: Does social media feminize men? Using social media to keep up with trends, news, events, etc. Using social media to stay aware of content coming into your home Tips for s...

Pre-marital sex will absolutely be one of the biggest temptations that godly young men face. In this episode, Joe & Will examine the advantages to abstaining from sex till marriage. Specific topics include: How many people are having pre-marital sex? Why is pre-marital sex so difficult to avoid? Where shame comes into the picture with sex Where pre-marital sex can affect the wedding and honeym...

This time of year, everyone is thinking about college and a lot of people rave about the "college experience." In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the value of the "college experience" and whether or not it's worth the cost. Specific topics include: Why is the college experience overrated? The stats on college drinking and partying Why is sexual temptation so high at co...

Journaling has recently come into the manosphere as a healthy thing for young men to do. In this episode, Joe & Will examine the journaling phenomenon and whether or not it's worth doing. Specific topics include: Is journaling masculine? What are the benefits of journaling? How do you find time to journal? What should you journal about? Why journaling helps you not chase dopamine hits And much...

The Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini scandal has rocked the sports world. In this episode, Joe & Will use this story to discuss how godly young men can work to make their marriages "affair-proof." Specific topics include: Why does America have a conscience about adultery all of a sudden? Why you should never be alone with someone who isn't your wife Can you still have female friends? The dangers...

Depression is an easy thing to brush aside for young men, but young men are not at all immune to dealing with depression. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss depression and all the questions surrounding it. Specific topics include: Is depression just sadness? What does it take to fall into depression? The 3 types of depression What are things that add to depression? How do you support friends...

The definition and appearance of "masculinity" has changed over the years. In this episode, Joe & Will compare older generations' view of masculinity with the younger generation and which one is superior. Specific topics include: What TV shows over the decades say about masculinity Is drinking tons of alcohol a masculine trait? Where old vs. new masculinity differ on their view of women Why it...

Life can get boring and monotonous at times. In this episode, Joe & Will list the top 10 "side quests" that young men should try to incorporate into their lives to keep them grounded. Specific topics include: What are "side quests" and why do they matter? The value of being in nature with no headphones How to be adventurous within life The value of building something with your hands And much m...

There was a recent social media firestorm created by Trevor Sheatz about marrying a formerly promiscuous woman. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the tough questions surrounding marrying someone with a sexual past. Specific topics include: Reactions and problems with Trevor Sheatz’s post What stories like this say about God’s grace Dealing with the different consequences of different sins Is...

One of the bigger problems facing young men is reaching adulthood and still being immature. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what steps fathers can take to develop their son's maturity. Specific topics include: Peter Pan Syndrome What are the hallmarks of an immature young man? The problem with the dopamine hit lifestyle Should a young man get a job in high school? What can you mandate as a...

The LBGTQ agenda is a common aspect of our society nowadays. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss navigating these challenging times and how to handle the potential LGBTQ influence in our lives. Specific topics include: What makes homosexuality wrong? Is there a gay gene? How do we deal with LGBTQ people in everyday life Should you use people's preferred pronouns? How do we protect our kids fro...

With as much as the world is changing, and as quickly as prices and the cost of living is going up, it can be easy for guys to wonder how they can possibly get ahead in life. In this episode, Joe & Will examine that question. Specific topics include: Why is it important to get ahead in life? How to get ahead spiritually Setting yourself apart early and often and how to do that How to get ahead...

If you're going to work out at the gym, there's just certain things you should do and certain things you should never do. In this episode, Joe & Will cover proper gym etiquette for godly young men. Specific topics include:   Why you should wipe your machines down and re-rack your weights Is it a sin to go the gym due to immodesty? What SHOULDN'T you wear to the gym as a guy? How long is too lo...

Emotions are a part of life that can get out of control on a daily basis. In this episode, Joe & Will tackle the question of how we are supposed to control emotions like anger or sadness. Specific topics include: Why controlling emotions doesn't mean suppressing them Is it wrong to be angry? How the movie "Inside Out" can help answer some of these questions What to do if you have an anger prob...

Spanking has been a parenting debate for a couple decades. In this episode, Joe & Will look at parental discipline and specifically the spanking question. Specific topics include: What does the Bible teach us about discipline? Will spanking your kids wreck them for life? Why you should never spank your kids out of anger or embarrassment Is timeout a good idea? What are good methods to discipli...

One of the most difficult and controversial subjects for parents: discipline. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the importance of discipline and examine several different parenting styles. Specific topics include: Should discipline be a woman-led concept? What modern day statistics reveal about disciplining kids What does discipline teach kids at a young age? Examining 8 different parenting...

What do you do if you make one of those big life mistakes that you feel like you'll never recover from? In this episode, Joe & Will cover several different enormous life mistakes and give general advice for overcoming them. Specific topics include: Is all sin equal? What happens if you get a girl pregnant? What about getting in trouble with the law? What owning the consequences of your actions...

Jesus's resurrection is one of the most significant and scrutinized events in the history of the world. In this episode, Joe & Will dive into the evidence of whether or not Jesus actually rose from the dead. Specific topics include: Why is the resurrection important? What virtually all scholars agree on regarding the resurrection The 3 factors that make it difficult to deny the resurrection Co...

In virtually every marriage relationship, there comes a point in time where the wife places "the test" in front of her husband. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what this test is and how godly young men can navigate it. Specific topics include: What is "the test"? Does "the test" only happen after marriage? Where do you see this test in other areas of life? How do you pass "the test"? What...