The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men

Send us Fan Mail Crazy cool families start by aligning priorities correctly. This week Don Manning broke down how to build a crazy cool family and the ways they are serving others.  No matter where you are with your family there is an opportunity to make it Crazy Cool!  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/109-fun-friday-put-god-first-the-rest-wil...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone deserves to have a Crazy Cool Family! The days of conflict, stress and arguments can truly be put behind you when the decision is made to make a change. Don Manning has a mission of helping families make the transition from mundane to CRAZY COOL! For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/108-how-to-build-a-crazy-cool-family-wi...

Send us Fan Mail Putting love and relationships at the core of how we live is the answer. In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris unpacks a wonderful part of Scripture where Jesus was teaching what we He desires for us and our walks.  Most can get onboard with the idea of loving God as that makes perfect sense. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/107-sk...

Send us Fan Mail The work you do matters.  Wherever you find yourself there is an opportunity to show Him Glory.  That could be at a factory, boardroom, office setting and even at home.  Ensuring the right person shows up everyday is key. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/106-fun-friday-in-all-things-glorify-him/ Check out these resources: We&a...

Send us Fan Mail Financial freedom and meaningful work can coexist! In this powerful conversation Jon Sanders and Les Hughes from EntrePastors share their insight on how to make this a reality.  They have a mission of helping those in ministry create amazing paths of earning potential to break the "starving pastor" stigma.  The same principles they teach pastors can be applied to all Bel...

Send us Fan Mail Are you working for the right reasons?  Too often we find ourselves chasing a title, raise or some false sense of security. In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris unpacks a powerful verse that helps put into perspective the real reason we should work. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/104-sko-colossians-3-23/ Check out these resource...

Send us Fan Mail It's Fun Friday time and this one does not disappoint.  Chris unpacks a few on the highlights from his amazing conversation with Al Robertson.  They covered a ton including how to defend the defenseless, what desperate forgiveness looks like in marriages and even some behind the scenes information on his role as the main host of the Unashamed Podcast. For full show note detai...

Send us Fan Mail From Duck Dynasty to the Unashamed Podcast Al Robertson has always remained true to his values.  In this powerful conversation Al unpacks a ton of wisdom and real truth that we all need to grow in our walk. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/102-defending-the-defenseless-forgiveness-and-more-with-al-robertson/ Check out these re...

Send us Fan Mail You are fearfully and wonderfully made!  Repeat that to yourself over and over everyday! Why do that? Because the world beats us down and the lies come non-stop.  Thoughts of fear, doubt and weakness are not from our Father but from Satan.  In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris unpacks part of a powerful Psalm that we need to cling to. For full show note details, go to the episode webp...

Send us Fan Mail 100 Episodes and we give God all the glory!  It has been an incredible ride since The Lion Within Us launched and this is a monumental 100th episode!  Chris unpacks some of the memorable moments from the first 100 and we can not wait to see how God continues to move in the future. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/100-fun-frida...

Send us Fan Mail Being a strong father starts with the man in the mirror!  In this powerful conversation Ryan Michler unpacks what it takes to turn our sons into men.  Ryan truly unleashes the Lion Within throughout this episode and provides wisdom and insight grounded in Truth to be the leader your family needs you to be. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithi...

Send us Fan Mail Being a parent is hard.  Social pressure these days make it difficult to navigate the trials that come with raising children.  God's Word provides great instruction on principles and practices we can put in place to raise Godly children. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/098-sko-ephesians-6-4/ Check out these resources: We...

Send us Fan Mail He is pouring out goodness on us even when we can't see it. In this Fun Friday Chris unpacks the powerful conversation with Dan Miller and how we all can be on a path to the work and life we love.  Dan has an amazing story and has been inspiring others to take action his entire life.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/097-...

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel stuck in your career?  Do you think that meaningful and purposeful means a life of scarcity instead of abundance? Dan Miller has been helping others tackle those issues head on and in this powerful conversation shares how he went from his roots as a poor farm kid to a career of helping people create the work and life they love.  From a small Sunday School class he bega...

Send us Fan Mail What comes to mind when you hear the word "Prosper"?  For many the immediate image of money and what it could provide comes to the front of mind. In this Spiritual Kick Off we explore how God wants you to prosper but He is digging deeper than you wallet.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/095-sko-3-john-2/ Check out t...

Send us Fan Mail Comfort is not found in a bottle or bedroom.  True comfort can only be found in having a personal relationship with God.  So many are searching for the easy button in life and the reality is the comfort you are seeking is all around you. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/094-fun-friday-take-comfort/ Check out these resources: W...

Send us Fan Mail Professional hockey players are some of the toughest men on the planet.  They live for the hard things and do not shy away from danger.  Scott Kelsey lived out his dream of being a professional hockey player and shares his personal testimony that will open your eyes to the reality of being in the spotlight and how personal trauma can affect anyone. For full show note details, go t...

Send us Fan Mail What do you think of when you hear the word "Comfort"?  Do you think you can experience comfort in a trial? In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris reviews what the apostle Paul was teaching about how to take the troubles that come our way and use them to comfort others.  We must remember that God is our sole source of comfort and He loves us more than we can understand. For fu...

Send us Fan Mail If every strong Christian man would take it upon themselves to mentor one person imagine the impact. You can be the spark that someone needs to get headed down the right path.  As Mother Theresa said cast your stone and watch the ripple.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/091-fun-friday-be-the-example/ Check out these resources...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has the opportunity to lead others by being a mentor.  Most men shy away from this because they let Satan trick them into thinking they really can't help someone in their journey. In this episode Chris unpacks the power of mentorship and practical ways everyone can start the process of serving others and also personal development. For full show note details, go to th...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have someone you are mentoring? How about someone that is providing guidance with your journey?  In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris walks through a powerful excerpt from 1 Peter that stresses the importance of serving others and learning from those further along that we are.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/089-sko-1-pet...

Send us Fan Mail Boredom can lead to trouble!  This week the focus was on understanding what the vice of sloth looks like and heading it off when it shows up in your life.  Pastor Ryan Britt broke down the topic masterfully and on this Fun Friday Chris recaps some of the highlights. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/088-fun-friday-idle-hands-ar...

Send us Fan Mail Simply defined "Sloth" is a rejection of purpose.  When we turn away from the purpose that we were created to fulfill in essence we are telling God "I got this".  It's the thought that our freedom is the most important thing in our lives which leads to thinking like "I'm going to do what I want, when I want and how I want" that gets us into...

Send us Fan Mail We all have times when we are lazy and not motivated.  The key is to not stay in that state of mind.  In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris takes a look a Proverb written for everyone.  He breaks down the verses by examining the following... For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/086-sko-proverbs-24-30-34/ Check out these resources: We&a...

Send us Fan Mail We all have a purpose and God wants to use us for great things!  This week Michael McGreevy shared his incredible journey and how struggling with anxiety and tragedy led him to the most powerful words he could imagine - YOU ARE A FEARLESS WARRIOR!  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/085-fun-friday-you-are-his-plan/ Check out the...