The Pursuit of Manliness
The Pursuit of Manliness
Vigorously Equipping Men to Pursue Biblical Manliness
- 23 minutes 46 seconds651: The Crown of Life
On today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James, focusing in on James 1:9-12.
Today's text confronts the way we measure worth and endure hardship. The lowly are called to take pride in their spiritual position, lifted up in Christ, while the rich are reminded of the fragility of earthly status. Wealth fades, but identity in God does not.
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On today's PoM podcast episode I sat down with Jesse Boulden, the Director of the Int. ALERT Academy in Big Sandy, TX.
The ALERT Academy is Christian discipleship and leadership training program for young men — a faith-based bootcamp based in Big Sandy, Texas. Since 1994, more than 2,900 men have completed their training. They combine Scripture, discipline, and real-world skills (EMT, firefighting, rescue, leadership) and their alumni serve as pastors, military officers, first responders, entrepreneurs, and community leaders.
To learn more visit: https://alertacademy.com/
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Men need friends. We know that, but finding a good friend does not get easier with age. We don't want to look needy, we don't want the messyness that comes with trying to build friendships and if we are honest, we have a tinge of guilt pursuing friendships when we are married with kids.
Let's begin to change that mindset and look at what can happen when we put ourselves out there understanding we need one another.
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On today's PoM podcast we continue our journey through the book of James by taking a look at what should happen when we approach God in prayer and what our response should be once the request has been made.
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On today's PoM Podcast I sat down with John Coleman, co-CEO of Sovereign's Capital, author, and faith-driven business leader who’s asking a deceptively simple but deeply pastoral question in his new book, "Good Money: Six Steps to Building a Financial Life with Purpose - what if the problem isn’t money itself, but what we believe about it?"
Good Money challenges Christians to rethink money not as a moral neutral or a necessary evil, but as a spiritual tool that quietly forms our loves, habits and priorities. As John puts it, “Money is meant to serve us, not rule us.” When placed in its proper role, it can become one of God’s most powerful instruments for good — for families, communities and the Kingdom.
To learn more visit: https://www.johnwilliamcoleman.com/
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On today's PoM podcast we begin our journey through the book of James.
Today we will look at James 1:1-3, the only way to truly develop spiritual grit.
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On today's PoM podcast episode I sat down with James McLamb, founder of Generation Youth.
James has spent years sitting with young people who are watching the men in their lives closely, not for perfection, but for honesty, steadiness, and integrity. He has also spent time with men who love their families deeply yet feel the unspoken pressure to always be strong, certain, and composed. Through these experiences, James speaks powerfully to the gap many men feel between who they believe God is calling them to be and how they actually experience daily life as a husband, father, and leader.
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On today's PoM podcast episode we talk about "The Most Important Message of All Time" the ressurection of Jesus.
If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then we are people to be pitied. But if He is alive, and I believe He is and the first century followers believed He is, then that changes everything.
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On today's PoM podcast episode I sat down with Luke Detraz, author of "The War For Men, What The World Is Trying To Strip Away."
Everywhere you look, men are drifting, discouraged, or defeated. Some are crushed by wounds that never healed. Others numb themselves with habits that never satisfy. Too many shrink back, living passive lives in a world that desperately needs their strength.
But this isn’t who men were created to be.
From the beginning, God called men to lead with courage, fight with honor, and leave a lasting legacy.
This book is not about empty hype. It’s about transformation.Each chapter combines biblical stories with real-life struggles and victories, followed by reflection questions and action steps that move you from theory to practice.
This isn’t just another book about manhood. It’s a blueprint for becoming whole, the kind of man who changes families, shapes communities, and inspires the next generation.
To learn more about Luke, his book, and Field and Faith visit: https://www.lukedetraz.com/
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On today's PoM Podcast Episode I sit down with former University of Notre Dame football player Trevor Ruhland to talk about life beyond the game. Trevor shares his journey through college football, the pressure that comes with competing at a high level, and the hidden battle he faced with an eating disorder.
This conversation goes deeper than sports. We unpack the mental toll that performance, identity, and expectations can have on a man—and what it looks like to confront those struggles head-on. Trevor opens up about hitting a breaking point, doing the hard work of getting his mind right, and finding a healthier path forward.
If you’ve ever struggled with identity, control, or mental health—or know someone who has—this episode is a real, honest look at what it takes to fight back and rebuild.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- The reality of playing high-level college football
- How an eating disorder developed behind the scenes
- The mental and emotional challenges athletes often hide
- Steps toward healing, discipline, and renewed purpose
This is a conversation about strength—not just physical, but mental and spiritual.
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On today's Podcast episode I sat down with Brad and Heidi Mitchell founders of Build Your Marriage. Today we discuss their latest book, "Build Your Marriage With Prayer" a 40-day guide to help couples to learn to begin to pray together.
Many couples struggle to move beyond surface-level prayers or feel awkward praying out loud together. In this 40-day journey, best-selling authors and speakers Brad and Heidi Mitchell guide you through proven prayer practices designed specifically for couples. Each day includes guided prayers, thoughtful reflection questions, and practical exercises that deepen your spiritual intimacy as a couple. Couples learn to pray together naturally and authentically. Transform your marriage through the power of prayer―starting today.
To learn more visit: https://buildyourmarriage.org/
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