The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast

In Episode 30, Trent and Josh discuss Fathers and the lessons they learned that they hope to pass on to their kids. They get into God as Father meaning more than merely Creator, but certainly not less. They talk about what it means to them and how they keep that on the top of their minds as they worship. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to foll...

In Episode 29, Trent and Josh reunite to talk about a riddle: what was God doing before He made time? With help from chapter 1 of Delighting in the Trinity, they explore the surprising amount the Bible has to say on this topic. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for...

In Episode 28, Trent goes on vacation and leaves Josh to introduce the Trinity solo. He talks about the introduction to the book Delighting in the Trinity and why Christians got stuck on the idea that one God exists in three persons. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ide...

In Episode 27 Trent and Josh introduce the new upcoming series Delight in the Trinity. The guys talk about the broad overview of the series, get into a little bit of their reading habits, and speak to what they hope for each man going through this series. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mil...

In Episode 26, Trent and Josh reminisce about their past musical endeavors and some great (and not so great) band names. They wrap up the last week of content for the Winter series Right in God’s Eyes when they discuss Utilitarianism and its downstream effects on our decision making. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one an...

In Episode 25 Josh and Trent talk about what it means to become a Good Man. What does it mean to “be good”? How - if at all - does Virtue Theory help us think about these things? In what ways are we both Agent and Victim? These questions and more are what the guys go after today. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one anothe...

In Episode 24 the guys discuss the topic of “Conscience”. They dig into what the conscience is, what it does, and how the Holy Spirit, the Bible and other believers help our internal moral compass to point us North. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for future epis...

In Episode 23 Josh and Trent take more time to pick apart the conversation about the Law and Obedience. They get into the differences between God’s laws and man’s laws, how to obey in God honoring ways and when not to, and talk through examples of the limits of the law. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to g...

In Episode 22 Josh and Trent talk over the rules they couldn’t stand as kids, why knowing God’s revealed truth in the Bible is the foundation for morality is significant, and how God’s commands shape our soul to be more like Jesus. There’s so much good stuff crammed in this session that they decided they need a “Part 2” to continue the conversation in the next recording (check back later for more)...

In Episode 21 Trent sits down with a team of guys (Jim Bolton, Jim Gilbert, and Josh Juhl) who are part of our church’s Every Man a Warrior program. They discuss the overview of EMAW, as well as how God has worked in their lives to help them as men. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast!  Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Ha...

In Episode 20 the guys spend time reflecting on the people they’ve had in their lives who have helped them discern right from wrong. They dig into the in’s and out’s of God’s character being the basis for our understanding of morality and why God’s ways are always best for us. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another a...

Episode 19 is a preview of the Winter 2025 Men at Magnify series “Right in God’s Eyes”. As usual, Trent and Josh open the episode with Scripture, take a look back at their time in the pulpit and discuss some of the past sermons they’ve preached with the good, the bad, and the ugly and then look ahead to what’s coming in Men’s Ministry at Magnify Church. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Pod...

In Episode 18 the guys sit down with Steve High - Director of Student Ministries at Magnify Church to talk about all things students. They dig into not only Steve’s 20+ years of ministry experience with the youth group, but also about technology and raising our families with intentional dialogue around it. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to fo...

In Episode 17 Josh highlights some of his learnings from his time spent in San Diego at the Evangelical Theological Society Annual Conference. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychur...

In Episode 16 Josh and Trent share a bit of their family Christmas traditions and what ushers in the season for them. They also recap the Book of Malachi and share some of the main lessons that stuck out to them along the way. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for...

In Episode 15, the guys welcome fellow Magnify Ministry Leader Ben Phebus to chat about life in young adults ministry, leading his family, and what it’s like to have 4 boys. Ben also hangs around later in the episode to get into the nitty gritty of Malachi 4. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra...

In this special bonus Episode 14 Trent brings on some Christmas cheer as he looks ahead to the celebration of the Season of Advent. He discusses some of the traditions and a bit of the history of Advent and some important reasons why you might want to consider adding some rhythms and routines to your life as we anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ birth! Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Po...

In Episode 13, Trent explores Malachi chapter 3, explaining key concepts and application along the way. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

In Episode 12, Josh and Trent explore Malachi chapter 2, explaining key concepts and application along the way. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

In Episode 11 Trent and Josh discuss what helped them fall in love with Scripture reading and learn how to dig deep. They begin covering Chapter 1 of Malachi’s deeper dive as they bounce ideas off each other for greater clarity in reading God’s Word. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Ha...

In Episode 10 Trent and Josh talk about the past by discussing “Back in My Day”, recalling how they came to love the study of Scripture and what makes for good reading of the Bible. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh?...

In Episode 9 Josh and Trent rant about their dislikes, reminding us of how negativity is contagious and how we need to be careful about how and when we vent. The bulk of the episode is focused on dialogue around the book of Malachi and the study we’ll be getting into next. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and t...

In Episode 8 Trent and Josh discuss their favorite things, get into some of the reasons why Missions matter, and talk about some of the importance of living on mission for the Lord. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh?...

In Episode 7 we take a look at the significance of serving in the life of believers. We dig into our stories of what it has looked like to serve and what we think is helpful for men to consider as they figure out their mission. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for...

In Episode 6 we talk through what it means to be created to be like Jesus and the impact that has on our lives as men. Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org