The Godly Young Men Podcast

Is it okay to marry someone who's not a Christian? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss this question and what the Bible has to say about it. Specific topics include: Is it a sin to marry a non-Christian? The "I can fix them" argument How it affects your enjoyment of life How it affects your marriage Being unequally yoked with friends and co-workers And much more! Visit www.focuspress.org to le...

How often do you think about your last name? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the importance of your last name and why godly young men should care about it. Specific topics include: The weight your last name carries Why should you even care about your last name? Why you should think about more than just the immediate Making decisions that will reflect poorly on your family What do you want...

In our "I want it right now," society, learning how to delay gratification can seem impossible. In this episode, Joe & Will detail why delaying gratification is crucial for a godly young man. Specific topics include: The marshmallow test Why should we delay gratification? How delaying gratification helps you appreciate the grind more What areas in our life should we look to delay gratification...

Life isn't always about just the exciting times. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how to stay the course even when life seems monotonous. Specific topics include: What is embracing monotony? The social media comparison game Celebrating the small wins Why you can't miss twice in a row Doing 1 thing you like every day And more! TO PURCHASE OUR BRAND NEW MERCHANDISE: visit https://godlyyoungme...

It's hard to believe we are 100 episodes in to the Godly Young Men Podcast! In this special 100th episode, Joe & Will share some exciting announcements about the future of the podcast as well as discuss the importance of a year-end review. Specific topics include: A merch drop! A special announcement Why a year-end review is so important The 5 areas for you to reflect in The 4 steps to a great...

In this extra special episode, Joe & Will invite their wives, Rachel and Alyssa on to the show to discuss raising sons, finding a godly wife and more. Specific topics include: What advice would the girls give to young men preparing for marriage? What's one thing the guys want to be remembered for? What is the girls' favorite part of being married? What has been the most difficult aspect of fat...

A lot can be said about the importance of being a leader. In this episode, Joe and Will focus on the harm that can come to young men who choose to be followers among their peers. Specific topics include: How lives can be ruined by following How do you be someone worth following? Why you should trust your judgment around your peers The importance of being a tone setter And much more! For more, visi...

One of the most important concepts for young men to understand is the concept of love. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss understanding love as a choice and not an emotion and why that's important. Specific topics include: The difference between love and infatuation Why is emotion-based love problematic? How emotion-based love opens the door for adultery How emotion-based love leaves divorce...

What are some things that godly young men MUST HAVE before they get married? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss that very question and examine some questions surrounding being ready for marriage. Specific topics include: Why having your own faith is a necessity before marriage How important is a strong support system in your marriage? How to build your own sense of self The importance of know...

In this holiday episode, Joe & Will discuss the value for godly young men in celebrating traditions over the holidays. Specific topics include: Should Christians celebrate holidays? The strong family emphasis around the holidays The time for reflection and gratitude that the holidays provide Why you shouldn't be the anti-tradition guy Will & Joe's top 3 favorite holiday traditions And more...

Entrepreneurship is on a lot of young men's minds in our current economy. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the pros and cons of starting your own business. Specific topics include: Pursuing your passion within your own business What are the benefits of starting your own business? Why starting your own business is about a meritocracy Why starting your own business is not for everyone Saying...

One bad decision can affect a young man's life in the worst ways imaginable. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the 5 big ways that young men can destroy their lives. Specific topics include: How bad decisions with girls can destroy your life The decisions you make with girls before and after marriage How the wrong view of money can affect your life What kind of vices can destroy your life Ho...

There is almost nothing that defines a man more than his strength. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the four different types of strength and how godly young men can learn to develop them. Specific topics include: Is it okay to view weakness negatively? Why physical strength matters Why you need to be able to do things that are mentally difficult What is emotional strength? The need to effec...

Materialism and greed can be a huge problem for young men. In this episode, Joe & Will tackle the discussion of how much can you enjoy your wealth without it falling into materialism. Specific topics include: Is it wrong for guys to compare their wealth to other guys? Is it wrong to pursue wealth to buy nice things? When does it turn into materialism? 3 principles about pursuing wealth and mat...

Maintaining a healthy prayer life can be one of the most difficult spiritual challenges for godly young men. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the ins and outs of having a solid prayer life. Specific topics include: Approaching God casually vs. reverently What should your prayers include? Intentional prayer vs. constant prayer How long should you pray for? What does "pray without ceasing" ac...

In this episode, Joe & Will each list the top 7 most impactful books they've ever read and why these books make their list. Specific topics include: The book that got Joe into reading The book that gave Will a solid foundation for his faith 2 books that shaped Will & Joe's perspective on marriage The book that helped shape Will's view of God The book that helped change Joe's perspective on...

How many times have you looked back on your day and realized how much time you wasted? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the importance of structuring and being intentional with your day and 7 tips on how to do so. Specific topics include: How should you start your day? When should you exercise/workout? What should be the primary focus of your day? Can you set aside time for any enjoyment? W...

It's natural for men to want to feel productive. In our high-output society though, can we sometimes take productivity and time optimization too far? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the balance between being productive and wasting time. Specific topics include: How lack of intentionality leads to waste The important vs. the urgent Do we always HAVE to be productive? How do you know when yo...

Managing your thoughts can be one of the most difficult things we do. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how godly young men can go about protecting their thoughts. Specific topics include: Should you just ignore your thoughts? Reframing your thoughts Running towards something, instead of away from something Protecting your thoughts from lust Protecting your thoughts from general negativity A...

In a textbook Godly Young Men Podcast episode, Joe & Will discuss what Aaron Renn calls the 10 pillars of healthy masculinity. Specific topics include: Why knowing who you are is the first step What being virtuous means in the context of masculinity The difference between knowledge and wisdom Why men need relationships with other men The value of family for healthy masculinity And much more! F...

In this episode, Joe & Will look back on their past 10-15 years and each give a top 5 list of things they wish they had learned at an earlier age. Specific topics include: Applying yourself during your schooling years The importance of a solid gym routine Developing a prayer/Bible study routine Putting your phone down at night The value of a good night's rest And much more! For more informatio...

Despite living in the most connected society of all time, loneliness is at epidemic levels right now. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss various ways that godly young men can combat loneliness. Specific topics include: Why you can't microwave a close friendship Is loneliness normal? How much should we prioritize online friends? Why being in nature actually helps with loneliness Why you should...

Being a man is pretty highly frowned upon these days. Men are belittled, ridiculed, and pretty much treated as the lowest class of citizen by the media. In this episode, Joe & Will remind godly young men why it's absolutely great to be a man. Specific topics include: The all-out assault on men and why Why men are giving up responsibility when they receive no privilege Being the stronger vessel...

Every godly young man should know the do's and don't's of eating out at a restaurant. In this not quite as serious episode, Joe & Will go through their list of things that godly young men should know about restaurant etiquette. Specific topics include: Being kind to the waiter/waitress Why you should never comment on the price of the meal If someone else is paying, how expensive should you ord...

Let's face it. Pre-marital sex is painted in such an enticing light everywhere we turn in the culture today. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why this is one of the most challenging temptations a young man will face and why it's wrong beyond just "because the Bible says so." Specific topics include: How the church treats sex as taboo 6 reasons why pre-marital sex is wrong How pre-marital se...