Training4Manhood

Guests: Dr. Jason Snyder and Dr. Jonathan Teague   Excerpts from the conversation:   Lie #2 - Being a spiritual person is kinder than being a Christian.   The Gospel doesn’t just make us nicer versions of ourselves. The Gospel gives us a new nature and the power to live for the glory of God.   What is your working definition of “good”? If your definition of good is absent of absolute truth, then i...

Genesis 26:25 - Building Altars, Pitching Tents, Digging Wells   Five Practical Steps for Building Altars Commitment Building family habits of spiritual consistency…takes commitment to say no to lesser things to advance the more important… Prioritize spiritual things - don’t let select sports, etc. take top place   Contentment Beware of the sin of envy and comparison, the thief of joy… Use money t...

Guests: Dr. Jason Snyder and Dr. Jonathan Teague   Excerpts from the book:   Lie #1: Homosexuality is Normal   I lamented male-female relationships that called for a woman’s submission, even if voluntary. My feminist worldview/religion declared any male-female sexual relationship that rejected sameness (the idea that men and women are interchangeable) and called for a wife’s submission to her husb...

Guest: Russ Crosson, chief mission officer and senior partner of Blue Trust, author of Your Life…Well Spent , The Truth About Money Lies, What Makes a Leader Great, and Your Money Made Simple. You can reach Russ at 1-800-987-2987 or via email at russ.crosson@bluetrust.com   Men, it is so important to realize the difference between investing your time, energy, and resource into your prosperity (wea...

Guests: Dr. Jason Snyder and Dr. Jonathan Teague   Some incredible excerpts/statements from Five Lies:   This book is for Christian, especially Christian WOMEN. But still a valuable read for guys - which is why we are tackling this book on T4M   But some of us believe, as I do, that God’s design for women determines our roles and our priorities. The Christian family matters, and its neglect is dea...

Guest: Melvin Hunt, man of God, husband, father, coach   Melvin uses the “camouflage” of basketball to be able to train young men - for success on the court…and off!   Best advice that someone else has given you? Melvin’s daughter Braya reminded her dad to “be you.” In a world that tells you to be someone else, there is rest and comfort in knowing that God has a plan for your life - and that He cr...

Guest: Michael Perron, Minister of Life Recovery at Prestonwood Baptist Church   Sit down with a piece of paper and write out: What is success? How do you answer that question?   Guys, at some point in life, you might make a decision that runs counter to the opinion of your father - which is an important step of growing up - to learn to pursue the acceptance of God as opposed to the acceptance of...

Guest: Dr. Steven Lytle, PsyD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Founding Partner of Sparrow House Counseling   Guys, the journey to manhood begins early in life. Moms are great at giving a foundation of unconditional love. Dads are great at giving encouragement to a young boy and calling him upward.   Great resource - Fathered by God by John Eldredge - a young man needs to go through some developme...

Guest: Nick Henderson   Far too many men are lonely and isolated - the value of authentic community is underplayed in our culture today, but is necessary for truth growth and maturity!   Guys, we need to move from casual conversations to personal conversations…then next to intentional conversations - don’t settle for casual conversations - casual conversations don’t build authentic community!   Th...

Guest: Nick Henderson   Guys, what do you find your identity in - your work, success, family, friends, behaviors, failures? Scripture tells you that “as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving” (Colossians 2:6-7). Faith in Christ begins with receiving the free gift of salvation b...

Guest: Ethan Severin   What does it mean for a young man to really trust in the Lord?    Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.   When you trust in God, will that mean that you always get what you want from a good and loving God? No. God’s ways are higher than our way...

Guest: Tricia Panetti   So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   Guys, if you want to be the men that God has designed for you to be - start right now where you are. Start practicing for future relationships with the ones that you have. Start preparing for marriage by treating the women around...

Guest: Tricia Panetti   So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   Guys, if biblical manhood was not modeled for you in your home, the ideal for manhood is Jesus Christ and you can know Him and learn from His ways!   Consider the qualities that Tricia wanted in her husband: A servant-leader Good...

  So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   The Bible starts with a wedding and ends with a wedding - so marriage is important from God’s economy!   You need to find someone who is building altars and pitching tents - so you can do that work together and dig those wells for others!   Consider t...

Guest: Parker Panetti   It’s not what you know, it’s who you know…   Knowing the “right” people can greatly enhance your life.   How do you develop meaningful relationships?   Genesis 26:25 - we don’t do this alone - a life is built in community…   So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   Harv...

What do you want said about you at your funeral…? Kind of a pointless question - people are going to say nice things about you - it’s your funeral, celebration of life…   Go back to Genesis 26:25 - build altars, pitch tents, dig wells… So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   Build altars Comp...

So he built an altar there and called upon the name of the Lord and pitched his tent there. And there Isaac’s servants dug a well. Genesis 26:25   What’s the difference between building and pitching?   Building vs. Pitching More permanent vs. More temporary Costlier vs. Cheaper Planning involved  vs. Can just pitch a tent just about anywhere Skill/labor involved vs. Just about anyone can pitch a t...

  Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis   Men need affirmation, attention, and affection. Where are you getting those filled in your life?   Truths shared with Campbell: Remember to continue to sharpen your blade. Remember that once your blade is sharpened, go out and use it! Who are the men who are modeling life for you? Continue to learn and grow, you haven’t arrived yet! Don’t be self-cen...

Guest: Nick Bellamy, CFP at Northwestern Mutual   If you’d like to contact Nick Bellamy for him to help you address your financial planning, he can be reached at 214-707-1699 or via email at nick.bellamy@nm.com   6 in 10 Americans say that money can buy happiness. If you’re in a stressful financial situation, there is a certain minimum that you need to cover your basic needs and additional money c...

Guests: Preston and Parker Panetti   “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel’s will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?” Mark 8:34-36   Steps for Success: Setting correct goals What are your goals for...

Guest: Parker Panetti   Different times, places, and cultures have different “heroes” or men who are elevated, appreciated, and valued for a variety of attributes. The Spartans valued warriors, the Athenians valued the intellect - today different people are valued in our culture for things such as wealth and athletic ability. As a young man looking to grow and mature, who are you looking to emulat...

Guests: Preston Panetti, Parker Panetti, and Campbell Panetti   The boys and I attended CrossCon2024 and wanted to share with you some highlights and encourage you to start off your year with a spiritual emphasis and focus!   Good resources: Don’t Waste Your Life - John Piper Serious Times - James Emery White A Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life - William Law (Ty Olson favorite) The Cost of Di...

Host: Dan Panetti   Setting the right tone for 2024…   Great verse to help you set goals for the year - Luke 2:52 - Jesus grew in wisdom, stature, and in favor with God and with man   Wisdom - mental and emotional growth Mental - mind - what are you reading, how are you growing in this area? Emotions - what do you need to work on to get better this year?   Stature Body - what areas can you improve...

Host: Dan Panetti   Chronicles of Narnia - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis It’s always winter, but never Christmas…   The Hunger Games - how did President Snow go bad?   God revealed His plan of redemption and restoration in the Garden, immediately following man’s sin - see Genesis 3:15   The Old Testament of Scripture is FILLED with so many prophecies about the coming Messiah so...

Guests: Bruce and Chris Curran   Above all else, guard your heart, for from it comes the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23   You can tell the condition of a marriage by watching/listening to the wife.   Suffering removes shallowness. If you want to go deep with God, you’re going to have to go through difficult times. Tough times produce dependent people - people willing to lean not on their own un...