The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men

Send us Fan Mail What would you be willing to sell to gain the Kingdom and the King?  In this Spiritual Kick Off we unpack the true joy that awaits for all of us as believers and how we should be responding when we realize the treasure that lies ahead.  This is a great parable of a man that found a treasure in a field and what he did next is a model of how we should be living everyday.  Think abou...

Send us Fan Mail Guys we know the world is pushing against you everyday!  We are here to support you in the pursuit to persevere.  Satan will throw many obstacles your way and leaning completely on Christ is the key to winning the battle.  In this Fun Friday Chris recaps the amazing conversation with Dr. Greg Grossman.  We were honored to have Greg join as the first Messianic Jew that we have inte...

Send us Fan Mail It's time to move past our circumstances despite what we feel or hear.  That's what true perseverance looks like and we were honored to have Dr. Gregg Grossman shares his powerful testimony which is full of real life examples of how you can overcome hardships with faith.  We are breaking new ground in this episode as Gregg is the first Messianic Jew that has shared and h...

Send us Fan Mail Too often we go with the flow versus truly testing what is God's preferred path. In this Spiritual Kick Off we dig into what John was trying to teach us around protection.  Satan is not walking around with a pitchfork and a red cape.  He is cunning and often times can look very much Biblical.  That's why in many situations we are told to test the Spirits.  If you aren&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Endurance is possible! We get it - the world throws punches at Christian men harder now than ever.  Following Jesus is the best decision you ever made and it comes with trials that most guys were not expecting.  While enduring is hard it is important to remember that it is not impossible.  This week has focused on giving you guys ideas and insight on what endurance looks like for...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an encouraging and inspiring conversation that will have you leaning in on your biggest challenges and hitting them head on.  Daniel Ritchie joins The Lion Within Us and shares about his amazing journey.  Daniel was born without arms and has lived a life built on the word endurance.  In fact, it means so much to him he actually wrote a book that just was released cal...

Send us Fan Mail Its all about Endurance!  As men this word means can mean something different to each of us.  However, God's Word gives great insight to what endurance truly is and how it can manifest in our lives. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/053-sko-self-galatians-6-9 We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready...

Send us Fan Mail Dads listen up - YOU MATTER! In the world of fatherlessness that is attacking all around us it is more important than ever that dads intentionally show up and fight for their families.  This week has been all about leading our kids the way God intended.  There isn't a more important job to lean into right now and even if you do not have any children there are mentoring opport...

Send us Fan Mail What you DO is far more important than what you SAY.  In this episode Chris unpacks areas that Lions should consider when raising their cubs.  There is a children's song called "O be careful little eyes" that really hits home.  In that song it walks through what kids see, say, hear, do and go.  It is a Christian song as it is referencing that God is always watching...

Send us Fan Mail In this Spiritual Kick Off we unpack great insight that Paul gave Timothy regarding our own actions.  Godly men remember their kids are always watching and how critical it is to set the example for them to follow. The bottom line is this guys - if you don't teach your kids the world will.  Fight for your family and show them the strong leader are.  You have the Lion Within an...

Send us Fan Mail In this Fun Friday Chris reviews several points from Pastor Joby Martin's powerful conversation.  Pastor Joby delivered a convicting message that is sure to help every Christian man grow in their walk.  If you missed his episode be sure to double back to episode 48 and be ready to be inspired.  It was an honor to work with Pastor Joby and the amazing team at Church of Eleven2...

Send us Fan Mail If the tomb is empty, and "it is finished," why do you live your life as if it's not and isn't? We are honored to bring you guys a powerful message from Pastor Joby Martin where we unpack his new book If the Tomb is Empty.  Pastor Joby is the head pastor at Church of Eleven22 and is making a huge impact for the kingdom.  In this episode he shares many areas inc...

Send us Fan Mail Now that Easter Sunday is over has anything changed for you?  In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris unpacks a powerful piece of scripture that every man should strive for in their lives every week (not just Christmas and Easter).   It is easy to get jacked up at a great Easter service and be on fire in the moment but as a believer remember that every Sunday is resurrection Sunday. For...

Send us Fan Mail Fun Friday time and this week was all about winning at home first.  In this Fun Friday Chris reviews several points from Cory Carlson's outstanding insight that was actionable, practicable and tangible for any man that wants to take winning at home seriously and leans into these ideas.  For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/04...

Send us Fan Mail Let's face it guys - we all want to win!  What we want you to consider is are you so focused on winning at work that you lose the game at home.  In this powerful episode Cory Carlson unpacks his phenomenal book "Win at Home First" and gives tremendous insight and wisdom for all men that want to lead their families well while having a successful career. For full show...

Send us Fan Mail This Spiritual Kick Off comes from the New Testament but has deep Old Testament references.  As you'll see when we unpack this scripture there is a direct connection back to Moses and the book of Exodus in this powerful scripture.  In the times of Moses veils were worn whenever you were in the presence of God.  So in walks Jesus!    For full show note details, go to the episo...

Send us Fan Mail Fun Friday time and this week was all about understanding anger in your life and getting creative to process it as we grow as Christians.  In this Fun Friday Chris reviews several points from Joseph Warren's feedback that hit home and that you could lean into. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/043-fun-friday-finding-peace-...

Send us Fan Mail Christian men are not immune to the issue of anger – quite often it is a tool Satan uses to derail our testimony.  In this episode Joseph Warren unpacks areas that cause anger to grow in our lives and shares strategies he's developed to help Christian men process to grow in their walk. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/042...

Send us Fan Mail Most men struggle with anger and this week we will be digging deep in that topic and specifically how to combat it.  In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris unpacks Philippians 4:8 and shares ideas on how this verse can provide encouragement and an escape path from going off the deep end. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/041-sko-weal...

Send us Fan Mail This Fun Friday is all about thriving and not just getting by.  Too often the world wants to put us in a box and we limit ourselves by our own thinking.  To overcome this mindset remember the scripture of the week... For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/040-fun-friday-thriving-not-surviving We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conf...

Send us Fan Mail Success at work, with your kids and in your marriage does not happen by accident.  It takes intentionality and constant evaluation of where you were and where you are heading.  In this episode Pete Durand shares insight he's learned along the way on his amazing journey. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/039-lessons-on-care...

Send us Fan Mail In this Spiritual Kick Off Chris examines how these verses impact him and he provides insight into three areas to consider when you think about this scripture. For full show note details, go to the episode webpage: https://thelionwithin.us/podcast/038-sko-health-proverbs-3-5-6 We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready to stop floating through life and start l...

Send us Fan Mail In this fun Friday we provide health, wealth and self tips that will help you build the family culture you are called to lead.  On the Meat Episode David Friedman unpacks many items including: Family fundamentals Defining who we want to be as a family  Tips on how to make changes to your current family culture  Ways to apply these ideas to strengthen your marriage  For full show n...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about what your family culture is?  How about ideas on how to improve it?  Would you know where to start and what's important?  To help us walk through this idea David Friedman shares wisdom and insight he's learned over the years as he's helped many businesses and families build cultures that make an impact. For full show note details, go to t...

Send us Fan Mail The Apostle Paul is writing this as instructions to elders concerning leadership. This is the spiritual kick off this week as Lions are leading their homes and you can take these words as if Paul were speaking directly to you. The duties he speaks of include ruling, pastoring/shepherding the flock, guarding truth and general oversight of work and finances.  Do any of those sound l...