The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men

Send us Fan Mail Somehow we think busy equates to quality. Think about it, the world we live in is addicted to busyness. We go from meeting to meeting, from activity to activity, with very little margin at all.  In this Spiritual Kick Off we unpack a powerful section of Scripture where God is clear that we should give careful thought to our ways. For full show note details, go to the episode webpa...

Send us Fan Mail It's not the size of faith that matters but what your faith is in. In this Fun Friday Chris unpacks some of the key areas learned from his time with Pastor Joby Martin.  If anything is possible because Jesus lives then our daily walks should be impacted greatly. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/208-fun-friday-i-am-the-liv...

Send us Fan Mail Does your walk reflect your faith? We welcome back Pastor Joby Martin as he unpacks his new book Anything is Possible.  This is the sequel to his first book If the Tomb is Empty and Pastor Joby does a phenomenal job of sharing inside information that will have you blessed and encouraged. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/207-an...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone worships something! For some it may be money, sex, drugs, work, and happiness.  The problem with all of those things is that they are tied directly to items of this world and in them you will never find peace.  We were created to worship one thing, our Creator - period. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/206-sko-revelat...

Send us Fan Mail Light beats darkness every time! This week we spent time with Mike Hatch learning how walking in the Light has such a profound impact on who we are as men.   Satan wants you to stumble - stay in the Light and let Jesus guide your steps. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/205-fun-friday-walk-in-the-light/ We're headed to the...

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel defeated or empowered? Too many men feel beaten down and broken.  Mike Hatch hits this head on and shares how we can hold our heads high and live a life empowered with a relationship with Christ. He shares how some of his own struggles in the past held him back from doing what God wanted and how when he had that moment of true surrender what it felt like. For full show...

Send us Fan Mail There is a reason bad things happen in the dark! In this Spiritual Kick Off we unpack a section of John's Gospel that is extremely eye opening.  Satan wants to keep you from advancing the Kingdom and any chance possible you will encounter darkness.  The best way to combat that is by stepping into the Light but how do you do that? For full show note details, go to the episode...

Send us Fan Mail Some the greatest things in life happen when we least expect it! In this Fun Friday we review some of the great insights from Eric Rivera and how we can apply them to our walk. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/202-fun-friday-when-you-were-least-expecting-it/ We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready to st...

Send us Fan Mail Stop fixing and start leaning on Him! Too many guys think that we need to get certain areas of our lives "straightened out" and THEN we can work on our Faith.  That's completely backwards thinking because left on our own we tend to make things even worse.  When we surrender our lives to Jesus unexpected things can occur. For full show note details, go to the episode...

Send us Fan Mail It's time to replace anxiety with strength! In this Spiritual Kick Off we look as a powerful verse in Isaiah that is extremely comforting to every Believer.  The world is pulling further and further away from God and as Christian leaders we have to stand firm. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/200-sko-isaiah-41-10/ We&apos...

Send us Fan Mail He is risen! If you are following along this week you know that what is about to be read changes everything.  We do not worship a dead man and we pray letting His Word soak in has you more excited than ever for Easter Sunday. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/199-easter-special-part-iii/ We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conf...

Send us Fan Mail Continuing with our focus on God's Word this in the second part of this series we see how Jesus was treated in the trials and what happened at the cross.  This is hard scripture to read however we know the story doesn't end here.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/198-easter-special-part-ii/ We're headed to the 1...

Send us Fan Mail It is easy to get wrapped up in the traditions of Easter and never take the time to focus on the reason for the celebration. This week we are going to do something different on the show.  There will be no Spiritual Kick Off, Meat or Fun Friday episode. Instead we want to let the Easter story ring loud and clear.  We will be reading the story from beginning to glorious end. For ful...

Send us Fan Mail Where do you go for answers? In this Fun Friday Chris reviews some of the major lessons learned from Bruce Miller in his hard hitting conversation.  Christian leaders that are ready to defend the Gospel are in high demand and it's time for more men to step up. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/196-fun-friday-you-ask-he-ans...

Send us Fan Mail Run to your doubts and find a faith that is rock solid! In this Truth filled conversation Bruce Miller shares insights he's learned over the years and how he hits these topics head on.  Bruce does not shy away from the questions that many are scared to touch. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/195-the-big-7-questions-with-b...

Send us Fan Mail If you had to share the Gospel today can you? In this Spiritual Kick Off we unpack an on the nose portion of scripture that every Christian must understand.  We are called to share the Good News with others yet often it never happens.  1 Peter tells us that we should always be ready and it helps to have a clear picture of why. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage:...

Send us Fan Mail We are not designed to be alone! What men do you have speaking into your life?  Are they pulling you closer to God or further away?  Chris reviews some of the highlights from this weeks' meat episode that will help you take a hard look around ways to build the community you need to be the leader God intends you to be! For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: htt...

Send us Fan Mail Isolation is the enemy of excellence. Too many Christian men and battling discouragement and doubt on a daily basis. Satan is crafty at trying to keep the Kingdom from advancing. In this on the nose episode Chris unpacks the power of having a community of strong Christian brothers to come alongside you in the battle. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://t...

Send us Fan Mail The church is NOT a building! In this powerful Spiritual Kick Off Chris unpacks a verse in Romans that helps get the proper perspective on how each Believer has their role in building the Kingdom.  Too often we think that Spiritual growth is only for those in "ministry" roles.  That mindset is holding us back and it has to be debunked. For full show note details, go to t...

Send us Fan Mail Happiness is in your circumstances - joy is from God. In this Fun Friday episode Chris unpacks some of the takeaways from his time with Stephen Kirby.  Losing a son is something that permanently scars your heart. Hearing how he is using his situation to point others to Jesus is incredible. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/190-...

Send us Fan Mail There's no pain like kid pain. Stephen Kirby shares one of the most powerful testimonies you will ever hear.  In this hard hitting conversation he shares how he and his wife Joy faced a tragedy that no parent should face and how through it they relied completely on the strength of God.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/18...

Send us Fan Mail Salvation often comes through sufferings. This Spiritual Kick Off speaks about the suffering that we must endure while on Earth, as believers. Even in our suffering, we must remember that there is God's sovereignty, and we have to trust Him. We go through trials, but that is an opportunity to grow, and God is sovereign even in those trials. For full show note details, go to t...

Send us Fan Mail Hope is always available. In this Fun Friday we take a look back on lessons learned from Jack Oosterveld and it's important to always remember that suicide is not the answer.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/187-fun-friday-there-is-always-hope/ We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready to stop float...

Send us Fan Mail Suicide is not an answer, it just passes the pain onto somebody else. In this powerful conversation Jack Oosterveld unpacks his powerful testimony that almost had him end it all.  Jack reveals absolute Truth and covers many areas including: -  Understanding suicide -  Overcoming suicidal thoughts -  Finding hope and healing -  Wisdom that every man needs to know For full show note...

Send us Fan Mail If you're in a pit right now there is hope! This Spiritual Kick Off unpacks a powerful verse in Psalms.  Many scholars believe that Psalm 40 was written by David, who was facing a difficult and challenging time in his life. Despite the struggles he was going through, David had faith in God's ability to deliver him from his troubles. The phrase "He lifted me out of t...