The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready for battle? Our military goes to extreme measures to prepare to combat adversaries on a daily basis. They are regimented in the training, processes and equipment needed to be successful regardless of the situation.  Do you take that level of preparation with your Spiritual life? For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/1...

Send us Fan Mail Nobody ever said leading is easy. It takes courage to stand firm and take action with what God has called you to.  In this Fun Friday Chris unpacks several of the lessons he learned from Terry Linscott with their anointed leadership discussion. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/133-fun-friday-leaders-go-first/ We're headed...

Send us Fan Mail You are supernaturally anointed by God to be a leader. Even though at times you may feel unqualified, weak, lost and alone the reality is we all have the Lion Within and this week we tap into how to unleash it!  In this powerful conversation Terry Linscott, who is the lead pastor at Abundant Life Church and host of the Anointed Leadership Podcast, shares encouragement and wisdom t...

Send us Fan Mail Leaders go first. In this Spiritual Kick Off we unpack a powerful account from the Old Testament where a blessing was missed due to a lack of faith.  Sometimes God calls us to act in ways we cannot understand and those moments define our testimony. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/131-sko-judges-4-1-9/ We're headed to the...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever shared the Gospel with others? It can be intimidating and most feel that they are not equipped.  In those moments remember that God does not call the qualified He qualifies the called!  In this Fun Friday Chris unpacks some of the powerful items he learned from Dale Partridge. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/130...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a yearning, burning and churning inside?  That could be the Holy Spirit wanting you to take action! In this hard hitting conversation Dale Partridge, who is the President of Relearn.org and Reformation Seminary, unpacks his masterful book The Manliness of Christ.  Items covered include: Overview of masculinity in general  Effeminate church and the recent shift How men...

Send us Fan Mail We have been commanded to go, baptize and teach! In this Spiritual Kick Off we unpack that command and specifically the three participles that Jesus provided.  It is easy to get distracted from what we should be doing as Christians and Satan is going to do everything possible to keep these three items from happening. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://t...

Send us Fan Mail Where does Scripture and intimacy cross paths? For a Lion we know they go hand in hand and this week was all about helping you build the strongest (and most intimate) marriages possible.  It will not happen by mistake however with the right mindset and resources every marriage out there can be powerful. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.u...

Send us Fan Mail After you say "I Do" true intimacy can start! In this powerful conversation Jay Dee from Uncovering Intimacy shares ideas that can have a meaningful impact on the intimacy in your marriage.  Too often marriages grow stale and intimacy goes further and further away with each anniversary. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podca...

Send us Fan Mail Marriage is a covenant not a contract. That idea has been forgotten and it is important to go back to the way God designed marriage to be.  In this Spiritual Kick Off we unpack powerful scripture to help gain clarity on how to view this wonderful covenant. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/125-sko-proverbs-3-3/ Check out these...

Send us Fan Mail How has your definition of masculinity changed? In this Fun Friday we unpack some of the lessons learned from the powerful conversation with Ryan Michler.  As always he brought a ton of valuable insight that we can apply to our daily walks right now.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/124-fun-friday-be-the-leader-god-intends-yo...

Send us Fan Mail The idea of masculinity has been under attack and it is time to stand firm! Ryan Michler joins The Lion Within Us again and unpacks his new book Masculinity Manifesto. As with the last appearance on the show Ryan does not disappoint.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/123-masculinity-manifesto-with-ryan-michler/ Check out these...

Send us Fan Mail Some scripture hits you right between the eyes when it comes to being a man! In this powerful Spiritual Kick Off Chris unpacks one verse that clearly defines how every many needs to respond.  It all starts with paying attention to what is happening around you. You cannot react if you do not see an issue coming.  We know trials will come, do your part to not be blindsided. For full...

Send us Fan Mail You are a soldier and in the middle of a fierce battle.  Are you ready? In this Fun Friday we recap lessons learned from Dr. David Whitcomb and how we call can be good and faithful servants! For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/121-fun-friday-like-a-good-soldier-of-christ-jesus/ Check out these resources: We're headed to the...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up for a powerful look at the life of Christianity's most influential leaders of the 20th century. In this episode Dr. David Whitcomb unpacks the amazing story of his father John in the biography he wrote titled A Good and Faithful Servant.  Writing a biography of this magnitude was no small feat and being that is was his father's made the experience even better....

Send us Fan Mail These days it can hard to tell the difference in what is real and fake.  The same goes for knowing lies versus Truth. The best way to know when a lie is present is by knowing the Truth without waiver.  This comes when you lean in and see what the Word of God says.  Satan will twist scripture and it takes resolve and determination to not fall into the traps. For full show note deta...

Send us Fan Mail A firm foundation is key for many things in life.  That is especially true when it comes to marriage.  When the foundation is strong you will be able to stand firm when the storms come.  Notice we said "When" not "if"!  Satan is going to attack your marriage and it takes intentionality to be able to withstand the trials.  For full show note details, go to the e...

Send us Fan Mail Magnetic Marriages do not happen by mistake! In this powerful conversation Eric Wooten from Altared Marriage breaks down many issues that are attacking Christian marriages and what actions can be taken to fight back.  Eric explores areas that will make an impact including: Ways to prioritize the relationship Power of brotherhood to strengthen your marriage Childhood/past relations...

Send us Fan Mail Listen - then act! In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris unpacks a great part of the Sermon on the Mount. So often we want to spring into action without taking the time to see what He is trying to tell us.  It can be flat out hard to slow down and listen when you are in the heat of the moment.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/116-...

Send us Fan Mail Giving is only a blessing when your heart is in the right place. This week we unpacked a ton around how to be a spectacular giver.  David Hancock brought a ton of wisdom and insight that will help many who want to improve in this area of life.  Be sure to listen to his 10 principles around giving to see what resonates the best with you. For full show note details, go to the episod...

Send us Fan Mail At the heart of a lion lives a giver. In this powerful episode David Hancock unpacks lessons he's learned along the way that has greatly impacted his walk.  He is the author of Performance Driven Giving and the insight he shares will help every man grow stronger. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/114-how-to-be-a-spectacula...

Send us Fan Mail The more earnestly we ask, seek, and knock on heaven's door, the more we will be given the supernatural strength to fulfil His Word and remain in the center of His will. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/113-sko-matthew-7-7-8/ Check out these resources: We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready to sto...

Send us Fan Mail The path to redemption is lined with grace. In this Fun Friday Chris reviews a few of the lessons learned from Dr. Cameron Staley in his powerful conversation.  That conversation was full of tools and wisdom to help those that are struggling with the use of pornography.  It is gripping men everywhere and there are ways out.  If you or others are struggling we highly encourage you...

Send us Fan Mail Pornography is ruining many relationships and there is hope! Dr. Cameron Staley is on a mission to help Christian's who are ready to make a change and get this area of darkness out of their lives.  There was no stone left unturned in this conversation and it will help you grow in several areas including... For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelion...

Send us Fan Mail Satan wants your marriage to fail. In this powerful Spiritual Kick Off Chris unpacks when Jesus hits us between the eyes with ultimate Truth when it comes to sexual immorality.  The Bible is clear on the ramifications of such acts and in this episode the example of King David in 2 Samuel is reviewed. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/p...