The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men

Send us Fan Mail A 3,000-man roar can shake you awake. We drove to Jacksonville for a men’s conference and came back with hearts on fire and a sharper vision for what real, biblical manhood looks like—prophet, priest, servant, king, provider, protector. Across sermons, panels, and late-night conversations, one theme kept pressing in: godly men don’t drift. They stand firm, confront sin before it g...

Send us Fan Mail A single verse can reorder courage. Amos 3:8 pushes us to stop whispering truth while the world shouts its lies. We open up about a personal wake-up call to be a prophet in the biblical sense: not predicting the future, but telling the truth with clarity and love, grounded in Scripture. That identity is not exclusive; it’s available to every believer who surrenders to Jesus and ac...

Send us Fan Mail What if the thing you brag about most is the very thing holding you back? We reflect on Jeremiah 9:23–24 and let it challenge our default settings—wisdom, strength, and wealth—so we can boast in what actually matters: knowing the Lord who delights in mercy, justice, and righteousness. From that anchor, we get practical about leading at home and at work with habits that build real...

Send us Fan Mail What if one small filter could turn a clinic’s waiting room into an empty hallway and a violent street into a safe path to school? That’s the kind of change we dig into with Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer Products, as we trace how faith, clear thinking, and disciplined marketing can scale clean water across nations. We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready to...

Send us Fan Mail What if the strongest boast you could make wasn’t about your wins, but about knowing the One who never loses? We explore a countercultural path for men who want to lead with purpose: trade self-sufficiency for God-sufficiency and let mercy, justice, and righteousness become your calling card. We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready to stop floating through...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why you can do all the right spiritual things and still feel far from God? We trace Elijah’s path to the mountain and the surprise that followed: God wasn’t in the wind, the quake, or the fire—He came in a gentle whisper. That picture becomes our blueprint for leadership, money, and family as we map out a week of practical steps you can live today. We're headed...

Send us Fan Mail What if the voice you call “God” is actually your shame talking—and grace has been whispering under the noise the whole time? That question powers a raw, practical conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan, licensed clinical psychologist and author of Lovable, as we explore how men can trade ego armor for quiet strength and move from performance to presence. We're headed to the 16...

Send us Fan Mail If the wind, earthquake, and fire don’t hold God’s voice, what does? We take you into 1 Kings 19 where Elijah learns to listen for the gentle whisper—and we get practical about how men can do the same in a world obsessed with hurry, noise, and hustle. You’ll hear a straight path from distraction to devotion, with simple habits that create margin, sharpen leadership, and bring real...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety doesn’t wait for an invitation; it barges in and tries to run the room. We answer with 2 Corinthians 10:5—taking every thought captive—and translate that into simple, repeatable habits men can use right now. From choosing water before coffee to sharpen the morning, to aligning spending with calling instead of busyness, to protecting a weekly date night that keeps a marriag...

Send us Fan Mail Anxiety doesn’t ask permission; it just shows up—at 2 a.m., in the middle of a meeting, or right before a hard conversation. We go straight at the knot in the stomach and the stories we tell ourselves about control, exploring a practical path from white-knuckled worry to steady trust. Grounded in Scripture, we walk through what it means to surrender, pray honestly, and fix our min...

Send us Fan Mail Ever notice how a single interaction can hijack your whole day—and your head? We open 2 Corinthians 10:5 and make it practical, showing how to take anxious thoughts captive with a clear, simple framework you can use under pressure. From the grit of a teenage job at a service station to the raw nerves before surgery, we map the real terrain where irritation, fear, and doubt try to...

Send us Fan Mail We take the ancient call to “arise and build” and turn it into a field manual for modern men who want to lead with conviction at home, at work, and in the church. Drawing from our conversation with Dr. John Wilson, we break down The Nehemiah Way—prayer, planning, preparation, progress, perseverance, and navigating people problems—and show how each step transforms good intentions i...

Send us Fan Mail Bad news broke his heart, but prayer formed his plan. That’s the hinge where ordinary men become catalytic leaders, and it’s the heartbeat of our conversation with Dr. John Wilson, author of The Nehemiah Way. We walk through a raw, practical blueprint for pastors and lay leaders who are tired of doing it all and ready to mobilize a church full of builders—not spectators. We'r...

Send us Fan Mail A single line can change a life: “Let’s arise and build.” Today we unpack what that call looks like for modern men who feel the weight of work, family, and faith—and want to move from good intentions to godly action. I share why leadership voids never stay empty, how apathy quietly erodes our churches and homes, and what steady, Spirit-led presence can restore when men step forwar...

Send us Fan Mail Vision determines destiny. Without clear direction, we drift into stagnation and frustration. This episode unpacks the profound truth of Proverbs 29:18 - "Where there is no vision, the people perish" - and offers practical guidance for Christian men seeking purposeful leadership in every area of life. We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready to sto...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered if your faith and your career are supposed to be completely separate things? What if there's a way to bring your authentic Christian self into your work without falling into religious clichés? Dave "Super Dave" Jones joins us with a perspective you don't hear every day. As a former professional hockey player who later founded a Christian...

Send us Fan Mail The relentless pace of modern life can leave even the most dedicated Christian men adrift without direction. Many of us find ourselves in perpetual motion without meaningful direction, reacting to endless notifications, meetings, and obligations rather than purposefully pursuing God's vision. This spiritual drift isn't usually from rebellion but from being constantly rea...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when Christian men focus intentionally on building strength in their health, finances, and relationships? Life-changing transformation that ripples through every area of leadership. Standing firm in truth serves as our foundation, as Ephesians 6:14 reminds us to belt our waist with truth and put on the breastplate of righteousness. From this solid ground, we explore p...

Send us Fan Mail Pastor Joby Martin returns to The Lion Within Us for a profound conversation about what it truly means to be a biblical man in today's world. With disarming honesty and characteristic humor, Pastor Joby unpacks the core message of his new book "Stand Firm and Act Like Men," revealing why godly masculinity creates an atmosphere where everyone thrives. We're head...

Send us Fan Mail Standing firm feels natural when life is good—bills paid, family happy, everything running smoothly. But what happens when the doctor calls with unexpected news? When your child hits a rebellious streak? When your marriage starts crumbling? Standing firm suddenly feels impossible—and without Christ, it truly is. We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready to st...

Send us Fan Mail Brotherhood isn't just a nice idea—it's a biblical mandate that transforms our lives. Drawing from Galatians 6:2, "Carry each other's burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ," this episode dives deep into what authentic Christian fellowship looks like for men seeking to grow in their faith and leadership. We're headed to the 1613 Me...

Send us Fan Mail What keeps you trapped in patterns that don't serve you? Roy Wooten, Executive Director of The Crucible Project, reveals the startling reality facing modern Christian men: a crisis of isolation where three out of five men can't name five friends, and one in five can't name a single friend. This isolation creates the perfect breeding ground for struggles with identit...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever scrolled through hundreds of social media posts yet felt completely alone? This spiritual kickoff dives deep into one of Christianity's most profound paradoxes: in our hyper-connected digital age, genuine human connection has never been more elusive. We're headed to the 1613 Men’s Conference! If you’re ready to stop floating through life and start leading y...

Send us Fan Mail Marriage requires warriors, not spectators. As Christian men, we face an enemy actively working to destroy our most sacred relationship, yet many of us lack the practical tools to defend what matters most. This episode tackles the heart of marital conflict through the lens of Colossians 3:13, offering actionable wisdom for men hungry to lead their marriages with strength and grace...

Send us Fan Mail Marriage is warfare. The enemy wants nothing more than to destroy what God has joined together, and far too many Christian men find themselves unprepared for the battle.  Drawing from personal experience, including the pain of divorce and the journey of rebuilding, this episode offers hard-won wisdom for men who are ready to fight for their marriages God's way. We explore the...