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I was out of commission and unable to teach a live session, so instead we held an open mic. We asked the local group men to share in 3–4 minutes what God has been doing in their life as a result of gathering with their small group and the teachings of Jesus in Train Like the Twelve. As we’re learning to let Jesus do for us what He did for the Twelve, I'd love to hear from you how God is working in...

Who is Jesus, really? Not the version shaped by culture, assumptions, or distance, but the Jesus who stands in John 5 and makes claims so clear and so bold that the religious leaders wanted Him dead. The issue was never a lack of proof. It was a heart that preferred human approval over the glory of God. Join Jim Angelakos tomorrow and let’s dig into one of the most defining passages in Scripture....

Join Pat Morley as we look at one of the most penetrating questions Jesus ever asked: “Do you want to get well?” We’ll explore why some men stay stuck, why others can’t yet see a way forward, and how Jesus meets both with compassion and power. You’ll also wrestle with a hard question: Can you trust God is working for you—even when it looks like He’s working for someone else?

Jesus was asked, “Why don’t your disciples act like our disciples?”Jesus answered with three word pictures—and disciples ever since have wondered, “What do a wedding, a torn patch, and exploding wineskins have to do with me?”Join Pat Morley and be challenged to recognize anything you’re clinging to that no longer works—even if it once did—and why. Then learn how to help yourself—or another man—gra...

This week in Train Like the Twelve, Jesus puts a stake in the ground. He calls Levi, a tax collector who “the good people” despised. What’s striking is what Levi does next—he immediately throws a banquet and invites his friends so they can meet Jesus too. Join us as we explore what the disciples heard and observed that day and what it means for you—a man who wants to become a disciple who helps ot...

A man is lowered through a roof. Everyone thinks they know the problem. He can’t walk. But Jesus shocks the room: “I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” (Luke 5:24) Join Pat Morley and discover why this is the most important declaration Jesus has made so far—and why history pivots on it. By forgiving before He healed, Jesus revealed that the deepest human...

Jesus was constantly in motion—preaching, teaching, healing, casting out demons. Everywhere He went, there was another need, another demand, another person who wanted Him to stay. Yet He didn’t make decisions based on pressure; He made them based on priority. And He never frittered away His time on lesser things. Join Pat Morley as he reveals what guided Jesus’ decisions, shares the personal dashb...

Jesus walks into a place of worship, teaches with unmistakable authority—and then confronts a man possessed by an impure spirit. What happened next stunned everyone present. With a single command, the spirit obeyed. This was more than a dramatic moment. It revealed who Jesus is—and what happens when His authority collides with evil. Join Pat Morley as we explore what it means that Jesus has absolu...

Let’s face it. The better you do your work, the more people want from you. Demand increases. Pressure follows. And if you’re not careful, you can end up living on adrenaline instead of abiding. In this message, we’ll look at one short—but revealing—verse from the life of Jesus: “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.” (Luke 5:16) Why did Jesus pray so much? What problem was He solvi...

Right after calling the fishermen, the very next man Jesus “catches” is not an impressive leader, but a leper—a man whose hopes and dreams had been shattered, who came begging Jesus for help. Join Pat Morley as we feel the weight of what Jesus wanted His disciples to see—and understand. For us, this raises a searching question: Are we a place where broken men feel safe to come and ask for help? So...

A carpenter tells professional fishermen where to catch fish—an instruction that defied all logic, humanly speaking. Join Pat Morley tomorrow morning as we watch what happened next, and how one simple response—“At Your word”—opened their eyes to Jesus’ power and might. Do you feel it—that yearning to be part of something so big it’s doomed to fail if God’s not on it? Come feel the exhilaration of...

Jesus was a rising star. He returned to his hometown where He got invited to preach at His home “church.” Everyone was excited to hear what He had to say—until He said it. Join Pat Morley and observe the chaos that followed from the perspective of the disciples. The problem will be easy to understand, but what does it mean? And how does it apply to you? Join us and find out.

A man’s young son is about to die. In desperation, the father pleads with Jesus to heal him. When Jesus tells him his son will live, the man doesn’t wait for proof. He takes Jesus at His word and starts home in obedience. If you’ve ever struggled to obey before things make sense, and who hasn't, this one's for you. Join Pat Morley and let Jesus train you like He trained them.

A whole village of people was on their way to see Jesus. In fact, throngs of new people are searching for him every day. But the disciples were not yet trained to understand the bigger picture of what was going on. Jesus lovingly took them aside to open their eyes so they could see the bigger picture and guide the people. That’s training. Join Pat Morley and let Jesus train you like He trained the...

In the previous lesson, we were not surprised to learn that Jesus would meet with a top religious leader. This week’s lesson takes us 180 degrees in the other direction. You see, Jesus' next move was to seek out the kind of person that most people seek to avoid. The message is clear: Everyone matters to Jesus. And as we will also see, everyone can make a difference. But the Twelve were surprised—e...

Eavesdrop as Jesus explains His salvation for the first time ever recorded—to a good and respected man who was confident he already understood God.  Join Pat Morley as Jesus awakens His disciples—then and now—to understand the true nature of salvation via a late-night conversation with Nicodemus. 

Instead of our regular Man Alive Bible Study, we recently hosted the 45th Annual Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast—a long-standing Orlando tradition! I'd like to share it with you. Our featured speaker was Kim Lopdrup, Harvard-educated and retired CEO of Red Lobster, who is five for five on major corporate turnarounds. Kim shared how his faith has shaped his career and fa...

Picture it: You go with Jesus to “church,” and the next thing you know, He’s making a scene—flipping tables, scattering coins, and shouting Scripture. Not the “teaching moment” you were expecting! Join Pat Morley and learn why Jesus was so adamant about driving out anything that keeps the temple from being the sanctuary God desires—and what that means for us today. Let Jesus do for you what He did...

Like the Twelve, you’ve been recruited to join Jesus in His school of discipleship. You believe in the cause, so you enlisted. You made the team.  Now it’s the first day of training camp. You expected to learn how to clean and shoot, to catch and throw, or how to deliver a decisive tackle. Instead—you find yourself at a wedding. Join Pat Morley and discover what Jesus imparted to the Twelve o...

Guest Speaker: Orlando City Chaplain Andy Searles In a world of constant tension, conflict, and distraction, how do we become men of peace—anchored, steady, and sent by God? This Friday , Pastor Andy Searles will walk us through the practical shifts men must make to live as people of peace: From Calling to Commission  From Chaos to Calm  From Moments to Movement  Come learn how cour...

For three years, twelve ordinary men walked with Jesus—and they were never the same. Can you imagine what that would have been like to be personally discipled by Jesus? Train Like the Twelve  will help you experience, as closely as possible, what it was like to be one of those men. Walk the dusty roads beside Him. Hear His voice call your name. Feel His hand on your shoulder as He looks you i...

This week, we get to hear Tim Johnson’s inspiring story.  Tim knows the heights of athletic success—winning a national championship with Penn State in 1986 and a Super Bowl with Washington in 1991. But his greatest victory is not on the field—it’s in helping fatherless young men find healing and identity in Christ. As Senior Pastor of Orlando World Outreach Church, Johnson has pioneered Fathe...

Join Pat Morley as we discuss practical steps for how you and the men you serve can best have a deepening relationship with God, including making Jesus the Lord of your life, spending time with (abiding in) Him, and learning to live and walk in the Spirit.  You’ll be equipped to guide yourself and other men away from performance-driven religion and into a grace-filled process that truly chang...

This week, we’ll clarify what becoming a Christian really is—not a self-improvement project or a willpower sprint, but embracing  the story of Jesus : who He is, why He came, and what it means to trust Him. We’ll talk about how to walk with men who feel unworthy, uncertain, or “not ready,” and how to invite them to take an honest next step without pressure, clichés, or manipulation. Join Pat...

This week we’ll explore one of the most important and controversial questions in Christianity: Is the Bible actually true—and can you stake your life on it? Join Pat Morley as we walk through the historical, practical, and personal reasons why you can believe the Bible is reliable—not just spiritually, but intellectually. You’ll be equipped to answer honest doubts and questions from those you lead...