The Noble Man

God has wired the brains of boys and girls differently! In this podcast Mike talks to author, Tim Wright about why men and boys are falling away from church. They discuss unique ways in which to keep boys engaged with learning in the church and how men can lead them.   Searching for Tom Sawyer   Tim Wright Books   Tim Wright Ministries   The Adventures of Toby Baxter: The River Elf, The Giant, And...

Mike talks with Pastor Jarrod Jones about the power of using object lessons in preaching. Jarrod shares some of his strategies for identifying, capturing, and utilizing object lessons in his sermon prep. Be sure to check out Jarrod’s keynote message from The Noble Warriors Men’s Conference where he used a weighted blanket to great effect in a message titled Overcoming Overwhelmed. Watch for free b...

“Recovery is just another word for sanctification.” It is the work of the Holy Spirit, but the Church can sometimes inhibit the process of recovery. Nate Larkin is the founder of the Samson Society which works in the community of Christian men to help them recover from their addictions.   The Samson Society   Samson and the Pirate Monks: Calling Men to Authentic Brotherhood   The Noble Man Needs H...

Retired Marine Colonel, Art Athens discusses discipling men during life in the military.   Noble Warriors YouTube channel   Noble Warriors is a 100% donor funded ministry! Click here to donate

In this podcast, Mike dives into the wisdom of Dr. Robert Smith! In every ministry there are struggles. Is it effective? Where is it going? Are we on the right path? Dr. Smith advises us to keep doing what we are doing but be faithful in the work God has put before us.  It is hard to measure the effectiveness of a ministry. All you can do is plant and water the seeds of the gospel. Only God can gi...

When young men enter college, they are bombarded with temptations that could lead them down a dark path. Dr. Brian Kennedy and Mike Young reflect on their own experiences in college and speak on how the power of godly influences can keep our young men within the bounds of righteousness.   Dr. Brian Kennedy Senior Pastor, Mt. Zion Church - Ontario, CA   Associate Professor of Preaching, Gateway Sem...

The Boy Scouts of America organization has made some drastic and unfortunate decisions which has resulted in a sharp decline in membership, bankruptcy and credibility. It is a sad time, especially if you have had a good experience with the former Boy Scouts organization. There are some excellent alternative programs with which you can get your boys involved! Best of all… these alternatives are bas...

It is a fact. Boys and girls learn differently. We want to raise and educate men to have the desire to see God’s Kingdom advance, and that requires rethinking the strategy of how to teach boys in school and in the church!   School is a Hostile Environment for Boys   Tally Ho The Fox! (The Foundation for Building World-Visionary, World-Impacting, Reproducing Disciples)   Noble Warriors is a 100% do...

The topic of abortion is a men’s issue more often than we think. The men who have fathered babies to women seeking help need care too! Many crisis pregnancy centers provide care and classes for fathers.   Coerced to have an abortion Britney Spears’ unwanted abortion sheds light on pressure women often face   Get in touch with a crisis pregnancy center: www.care-net.org   Contact us: NobleWarriors....

God calls most of us to marriage, but our culture often says that marriage is wrong and too risky. Yes, marriage can be hard at times, but evangelical couples who truly focus their marriage on doing it well will find it much more rewarding! A healthy Christian marriage also represents God well in our negative culture.   Men and marriage Risk-based aversion to marriage isn’t just wrong—it’s unmanly...

Referencing a recent study regarding the amount of anxiety our children experience today, Mike asks the question: How can we adjust our parenting so that we aren't micromanaging our children to the point they cannot make their own decisions as adults?   Let the Children Play: Their Lives Depend on It   Decline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children’s Mental Well-being: Summary o...

Holding big events for men’s ministry engagement is great, but in post covid-era ministry planning, they aren’t always a great way for a pastor to spend his time. Dr. Jamie McClanahan places much of his effort on narrowing down to relationships and one-on-one discipleship in small groups.   Wayne Hills Baptist Church   Pastoring Men by Patrick Morley   The Christian Man by Patrick Morley   Podcast...

Mike and Brandon discuss the missions experience and how it impacts men. When guys get the chance to participate and engage in missions, it can transform their lives into living a lifestyle of service. Shared missions experiences also builds connectivity and community which meets even more needs than the actual service work.   Baptists On Mission   Deep Impact (Students)   Deep Impact (Children)  ...

After serving 10 years in an abundant and blessed student ministry, Wil Moore was asked to move into a new role as Men's Pastor. Wil is being led in this new ministry to engage men in a motivational and inspirational way. "Connection, community and content" has become the foundational approach of the men's ministry at Long Hollow Church!   BetterMan   Kenny Moore's Testimony   Long Hollow Church  ...

A recent Barna research article indicates there is a large group of church leaders who are concerned with how hard it is to find mature young Christians who want to become pastors. What does this mean for the future of our churches? The Pastoral Succession Crisis Is Only Getting More Complicated The Great Leadership Shortage in Churches: Five Ways to Address It NobleWarriors.org Noble Warriors You...

Once a person says “yes” to Jesus, what happens next? Dr. Drew Ham describes discipleship as “disciplined worship,” and the action of making disciples is part of the sanctification process in every Christian’s life.   NobleWarriors.org   https://www.youtube.com/@noblewarriorsva

It is important to have a conversation with your college students on “how to do college right.” Making wise decisions during times when their faith is tested is critical. Doing so will likely deepen their faith.   Stay the Course: How to Keep Your Faith in College   NoblenWarriors.org   Noble Warriors YouTube channel

Becoming a man. Is it a journey (or process) that takes time... or is it an event that happens all at once? Dr. Drew Ham joins The Noble Man Podcast to discuss the definition of what it means to "become a man."

We all make mistakes. Our response to our mistakes reflects our maturity, especially for leaders. The Bible gives plenty of examples of Godly men who fail, but when failures are used as steps toward learning, God can lead us into success and restoration. Good Leaders Fail Well: How Mistakes Become a Staircase https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/good-leaders-fail-well Seasons of a Leader’s Life: L...

Nancy Pearcey is the author of  The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes , as well as  Love Thy Body ,  The Soul of Science ,  Saving Leonardo ,  Finding Truth ,  and  Total Truth . She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christian...

Nancy Pearcey is the author of  The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes , as well as  Love Thy Body ,  The Soul of Science ,  Saving Leonardo ,  Finding Truth ,  and  Total Truth . She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christian...

In The Noble Man Podcast Episodes 102 and 103, Mike and Dean Briggs discuss raising boys into men and how BraveQuest can help in your endeavor.   Dean developed BraveQuest out of his own need for a strategic plan to guide his seven sons to manhood. Historically, cultures around the world developed rites of passage for their boys beginning around age 13, a time when they would learn to see themselv...

In The Noble Man Podcast Episodes 102 and 103, Mike and Dean Briggs discuss raising boys into men and how BraveQuest can help in your endeavor.   Dean developed BraveQuest out of his own need for a strategic plan to guide his seven sons to manhood. Historically, cultures around the world developed rites of passage for their boys beginning around age 13, a time when they would learn to see themselv...

An exciting movement is taking place to get Bibles in school libraries, thanks to Hannah Sailsbury. While Hannah was working as a special ed elementary teacher, she began prayer walking around her school. Those walks led to the movement to get an engaging Bible into the hands of students across the nation.    Hannah discusses the need for men to engage in this work. Boys, especially, have been ent...

Tommy Thompson knows firsthand what it means to be overloaded and overwhelmed. He spent 35 years running multiple businesses while serving in church and raising a young family.   Tommy was going 100 miles per hour – all for good things – until he found himself exhausted, stressed, and anxious. He and his wife launched into a 15-year process of learning to create margin in their lives and began to...