The Pursuit of Manliness

Send us Fan Mail Aspire to live a quiet life, work with your hands and be dependent upon nobody. It's a great verse, and certainly something to work towards. The challenge is we live around people, and people make things more difficult sometimes. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook: Facebook.com/PursueManliness  Facebook Closed Group: Facebook.c...

Send us Fan Mail Several years ago without really thinking about it I began to inventory my life. I began by writing down some of the most basic things and built the inventory from there. I think this is a practice that if you will consider it will give you some healthy perspective and a fire to keep moving forward. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, like the disciples we are expected to meet the needs of others when we have nothing left to give. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook: Facebook.com/PursueManliness  Facebook Closed Group: Facebook.com/Groups/PursuitofManliness  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuemanliness   YouTube: Youtube.com/c/ThePursuitofManlin...

Send us Fan Mail When we surrender our life to Christ we need to understand that is just the beginning, like all things that take on new life we must grow and mature. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook: Facebook.com/PursueManliness  Facebook Closed Group: Facebook.com/Groups/PursuitofManliness  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuemanliness  ...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks A Quiet Life we take a look at the word "Aspire." Too many men are leaving effort on the table each day. When we aspire, we set a goal, refine our focus and give maximum effort until its time for intentional rest. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook: Facebook.com/PursueManliness  Facebook Closed Group: Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail Over the last 7 years The Pursuit of Manliness has grown in remarkable ways, The Herd is the next step for us to continue to Build Better Men Together. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook: Facebook.com/PursueManliness  Facebook Closed Group: Facebook.com/Groups/PursuitofManliness  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuemanliness...

Send us Fan Mail There are some areas and relationships in our life that should be off limits to others, one in particular that we need to make sure we protect that relationship. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook: Facebook.com/PursueManliness  Facebook Closed Group: Facebook.com/Groups/PursuitofManliness  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursue...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks PoM Podcast we continue to look at topics that you requested to be discussed during the summer months. On this episode we look at some of the challenges to friendships, men's ministry and why I don't go to coffee shops. If you would like to see something discussed on the podcast send an email to pursuemanliness@gmail.com Make sure to connect with us on our...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks A Quiet Life we take a look at the tension of "Mind your own affairs" and getting involved in the life of others, especially when it comes to be an active participant in the Kingdom. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook: Facebook.com/PursueManliness  Facebook Closed Group: Facebook.com/Groups/PursuitofManliness...

Send us Fan Mail It is exceedingly difficult to lead someone on a path that you have never actually traveled yourself. For many men they did not have a rite of passage from being a boy to manhood leaving droves of men left wandering around attempting to create their own path. This can be a good thing with the right foundation. Without it they are wandering a path to nowhere. If you would like to s...

Send us Fan Mail Is it possible to live a quiet life and mind your own affairs amongst people? It seems to me the biggest obstacle to me is other people, But the real problem is wherever I go, with people or away from them, I take my sin with me. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook: Facebook.com/PursueManliness  Facebook Closed Group: Facebook.com/Gr...

Send us Fan Mail I recently asked the men of The Pursuit of Manliness what they would like to hear discussed on the podcast during the summer months. Over the next several weeks you are going to hear about some of those topics they wanted to see talked about. On today's podcast I talk about the process of sanctification. I will do my best during this episode to explain what it is, why its imp...

Send us Fan Mail If there is one aspect that we should give careful examination to when it comes to raising our children it should be who gets to influence their lives, especially when it comes to their education. On today's PoM Podcast episode I get to connect with Joel Penton of Lifewise Academy. LifeWise Academy serves students by offering practical Bible-based education for the betterment...

Send us Fan Mail One of the areas that God really had to pound away on with my heart was certainly my work ethic. I would show up to work, do good work, but never hard work. It took a long time for the Lord to really help me understand what it means to "Work with your hands and be dependent upon nobody." Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook:...

Send us Fan Mail John McDougall is a US Army Chaplain and a veteran of both Iraq and Afghanistan. A West Point graduate, he has served over 10 years in Airborne and Ranger assignments including the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the 82nd Airborne Division and the 75th Ranger Regiment. He is also the author of the book "Jesus Was An Airborne Ranger." Captain McDougall retells the life of Jesus,...

Send us Fan Mail Is it only possible to live a quiet life on a 100 acre farm? Not at all. I have talked to so many guys who think that if they had "a little bit of property" that would solve all their problems.  The reality is you can live a quiet life even in the midst of chaos, noise and a culture that is upset about everything.  Secure your spot in our next session of Tribe: https://w...

Send us Fan Mail Tribe is a 6-month discipleship community within The Pursuit of Manliness. On today's podcast I am going to unpack Tribe, the experience, what you can expect and answer some of the questions I receive about it. There is nothing else quite like Tribe and I want to personally invite you to be part of it. You have something to offer that this community of men needs. Make sure to...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks PoM podcast I get the opportunity to sit down with Al & Phil Robertson of Duck Commander and the Unashamed Podcast. In recent years the Robertson family has been putting out some of the most equipping resources for Christians and Phil Robertson's most recent book "Uncanceled" is another book you need to read and have in your library. On this podcas...

Send us Fan Mail We have a an innate desire for an autonomous life.  We see people who do this and think now that’s what I am talking about, that is really making it. They get to do what they want when they want. This is not always true but certainly the perception.  When we consider the idea of being dependent upon no one let’s stay on the surface and talk about what we sometimes desire to get fr...

Send us Fan Mail On today's PoM podcast I get the chance to connect with Nathan Clarkson author of "The Way of Kings." Drawing on the ancient tradition of an older and wiser ruler passing on his wisdom, like Solomon in the book of Proverbs, Nathan Clarkson offers young men 40 short and to-the-point letters for the journey. Packed with practical, biblically based advice on real-life...

Send us Fan Mail On today's PoM podcast I speak with Brant Hansen who is an author, nationally syndicated radio host, and advocate for healing children through  CURE International. He’s won national “personality of the year” awards for his work on his offbeat and quirky radio show, which airs on more than 200 stations. His podcast with his friend and radio producer, Sherri Lynn (“The Brant an...

Send us Fan Mail Minding your own affairs doesn't mean you live with your head in the sand hoping the bad guys and bad things go away. What it means is we use the discernment that the Lord has given us to know when to speak up and when to shut it down. To do this effectively and consistently we must look at life through the appropriate lens, the Bible. Make sure to connect with us on our othe...

Send us Fan Mail On this weeks PoM Podcast my guest is Major General John Gronski  (U.S. Army, Retired) who is a leadership consultant and trainer, an international speaker, executive coach, and author. We discuss his recent book "Iron Sharpened Leadership." This is a must have in your library if you are serious about adding resource that will help you grow teams or even just grow yourse...

Send us Fan Mail There is a balance in the Christian life of when to speak up and when to remain silent. The challenge is if we neglect speaking up, especially for those who need us to we ignore truth, conviction and our responsibility to herald the Gospel. Make sure to connect with us on our other social media platforms as well:  Facebook: Facebook.com/PursueManliness  Facebook Closed Group: Face...

Send us Fan Mail On today's PoM Podcast Episode I speak with David Dusek, the author of The Battle: Tactics for Biblical Manhood Learned from the 7th Cavalry in Vietnam and the creator of Rough Cut Men Ministry. The Battle walks you through the techniques, tactics, and procedures of any successful campaign—including winning the battle as a father, husband, and man of God. Connect with Rough C...