Training4Manhood

Guest: J. Josh Smith Senior Pastor, Prince Avenue Baptist Church Josh began his ministry as senior pastor of Prince Avenue Baptist Church on January 14, 2018. Josh was the senior pastor of MacArthur Boulevard Baptist Church in Irving, Texas for 12 years before coming to Prince. Josh received his Bachelors in Cross-Cultural Studies from Liberty University, a Masters of Divinity from Southeastern Se...

Guests: Gabe Boyd and Michael Thornberry   Memorial Service Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Steven James Farrar   Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family (Revised & Updated Version) by Steve Farrar   Chapter 1 Point Man on Patrol   It is harder to lead a family than to rule a nation. Chinese Proverb   Dr. James Dobson - “I believe, with everything within me, that husbands hold the keys...

Guest: Ty Olsen   The last five Psalms (146-150) all begin with this verse: “Praise the Lord!”   Worship (singing in particular) is one of the graces that God uses to bless His children. The Psalms (songs in Scripture) were used by generations past to draw closer to God.   God’s grace in our lives demands something, a response - singing is one avenue to respond and show God’s worth (worship) to th...

Guest: Bruce Curran   Tough times are a part of every journey, but you do have a choice to make of what you’ll do with the pain - will you listen and learn from it, or numb the pain in an attempt to avoid the reality of it?   Jeremiah 29:13 says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Have you sought after God with all of your heart?   “Draw nigh to God and He will dr...

Guest: Bruce Curran   Mentoring another person is a learning process - for both individuals! As you love Christ more and more, you can share that love with others - that’s the mentoring and discipleship process.   Family of origin is very important to the development of a person’s heart - how were you raised, what truths/lies were presented to you as normal, what were you taught, how were you trai...

Guest: Sir Duncan   Sir is on The Traveling Team - to financially support Sir, please go here .   What is The Traveling Team? The Traveling Team has been stirring university students all over the country to rise up and join God in reaching the world for Jesus Christ. Think of us as a missions conference on wheels.   What is Kaleo ? Kaleo is an experience that provides college students with an exci...

Guest: Jason Illian   Difference between growing up going to church and having the church grow up in you. Difference between a church-goer and a disciple-maker.   What Jason is trying to teach his kids: Be teachable. 1 Peter 5:5 - “Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders.” Cultivate curiosity. Allow/encourage failure in the small things. Be adaptable. John 3:8 - “The wind blows whe...

Guest: Grayson Frank   What is your definition of “marriage” - what’s the relationship intended for, why is it important, what should you be doing to work on your marriage? God’s definition of marriage is significantly different than the world’s, so be careful when you fall into the trap thinking about the purpose of marriage and you end up using a different definition and standard than God’s inte...

Guest: Tyler Amburn   Tyler - alcoholics can tend to be emotionally immature. Something happens in their life that in some sense stunts their emotional growth and alcohol becomes their emotional coping mechanism.   Tyler - had the accountability, but as Jesus said in Matthew 26:41, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” There has to be a power greater than yourself that you can rely on in...

Guest: Dr. Connor Bales   Psalm 119:9-16   How can a young man keep his way pure (unstained, on track, moving toward success without hindrance)? By guarding it according to your word. You need to filter everything through the lens of the Word of God - your life, relationships, emotions, attitudes, career, etc. Go “ALL IN” with God. “With my whole heart I seek you.” A life with God through Christ i...

Guest: Michael Craven   Colson Fellows : Gain Wisdom, Live Faithfully, Act Courageously.   Alasdair MacIntyre - After Virtue: A Study in Moral Theory - “Before I can answer the question what am I to do, I must first answer the prior question what story or stories do I find myself a part.”   The “larger” picture in which you are a part of: Creation, Fall, Redemption, Restoration   4 Questions You S...

Guest: Michael Perron   When we agree with a “delusional idea,” we can get frustrated and angry. The “spirit of stupid” can jump on us and dumb things happen.   Where does this start? The idea that men feel “displaced” - they feel frustrated by pursuing something that isn’t significant or meaningful - the “world system” or the proverbial “rat race” isn’t meant to fulfill your deepest longings and...

Guests: Jordan Whicker, Ethan Severin, Cole Travis   The Ultimate Gift is a fictional story about the journey of a young man named Jason Stevens who is the spoiled, rotten grand-nephew of Red Stevens, who leaves a series of “gifts” for Jason to learn, under the guidance and tutelage of his attorney friend Theodore J. Hamilton. Each chapter is a new “gift” that Jason must learn - and, as a young ma...

Guest: Michael Fechner and Ty Robinson Your Life…Well Spent by Russ Crosson Once we understand that God is more concerned about the eternal than the temporal, we face some unique challenges in the financial area. In the next few chapters we will look at the difference between PROSPERITY - the accumulation of goods on this earth - and POSTERITY - the heritage we leave in the generations that come a...

Guests: Jordan Whicker, Ethan Severin, Cole Travis   The Ultimate Gift is a fictional story about the journey of a young man named Jason Stevens who is the spoiled, rotten grand-nephew of Red Stevens, who leaves a series of “gifts” for Jason to learn, under the guidance and tutelage of his attorney friend Theodore J. Hamilton. Each chapter is a new “gift” that Jason must learn - and, as a young ma...

Guest: Chas Briscoe Chas turned a football career-ending injury into a new path of bodybuilding, weight training, coaching, and teaching. His humility and positive energy are legendary among those who have been blessed to spend any time in his presence! Wise Words from Chas: You can be a powerful presence and bring positive energy to every situation! You coach every day - you’re coaching a person...

Guests: Jordan Whicker, Ethan Severin, Cole Travis   The Ultimate Gift is a fictional story about the journey of a young man named Jason Stevens who is the spoiled, rotten grand-nephew of Red Stevens, who leaves a series of “gifts” for Jason to learn, under the guidance and tutelage of his attorney friend Theodore J. Hamilton. Each chapter is a new “gift” that Jason must learn - and, as a young ma...

Guests: Tricia Panetti and Anna May   As women, what were the things you looked for in a man? Where did your “list” come from - who were the men in your life that demonstrated manhood to you? As a man, do you display those characteristics and if not, how do you plan to develop them? A guy who is pursuing a strong and authentic relationship with Christ. Guys, if you’re not in the Word and around th...

Guests: Jordan Whicker, Ethan Severin, Cole Travis   The Ultimate Gift is a fictional story about the journey of a young man named Jason Stevens who is the spoiled, rotten grand-nephew of Red Stevens, who leaves a series of “gifts” for Jason to learn, under the guidance and tutelage of his attorney friend Theodore J. Hamilton. Each chapter is a new “gift” that Jason must learn - and, as a young ma...

Guest: Garrett Paulette   In an article by Daniel Fox for the Institute for Family Studies called The College Dating Divide , Fox writes this statement: For single women, education appears to have a profound influence on dating expectations, according to a new report from the Survey Center on American Life. Close to half (45%) of college-educated single women say their relationship status is large...

Guest: Chas Taylor   If you want to reach out to Chas to ask him questions, you can email him at cdtaylor1230@gmail.com . If you want to connect with Dan, you can email me at info@training4manhood.com   Chas points to a time of significant spiritual growth to his time at Rice University as he was discipled by Josh Bell who was part of the campus ministry called Chi Alpha , whose mission is to disc...

Guests: Preston, Parker, and Campbell Panetti   What are the primary aspects of manhood that you’ve learned growing up in the Panetti household? You take the Panetti name wherever you go. People know you by your actions. Actions either validate what you say you believe, or undermine it. Be responsible in the little things. Responsibility is a learned behavior.  Be available to do whatever needs to...

Guest: Mike Thornberry   Categories for resources: Marriage and Family - resources to help you be a better husband and a better father Passion and Devotion - books that encourage, inspire, spur you on! Biblical Literacy/Discipleship - books that help you better understand God’s Word Spiritual Disciples and Maturity - the essence of the Christian walk Cultural Awareness - how do I understand the is...

Guest: Mike Thornberry and Preston Panetti   Non-exhaustive list of great movies that men should watch…and why:   The Chosen - incredible visual display on the life of Jesus - you can watch this on their app , on other streaming services, or even in the theater (Season 3, episodes 1 and 2 were released in theaters).   The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - Ben Stiller’s serious, powerful, movie that ch...

Guest: Dr. Josh Kirby, Sparrow House Counseling   Dr. Kirby graduated with a Master’s degree in Psychology from Pepperdine University and completed his PhD from the APA-Accredited Clinical Psychology program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. His dissertation research was conducted through Baylor University Medical Center Women’s Psychology Service.  Dr. Kirby completed his AP...