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Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week we wrap up our Faith in Sports Series with Lancaster Stormers Chaplain Josh Beers. Josh grew up in a Christian home with faith at the forefront, but it was sports that he worshipped. "I lived for whatever athletic season I was in. What I was worshipping was temporal, and I was living for the next moment and competition." God got ahold of Josh as a freshman in college, and that's where his faith journey truly began. As Josh gave his life to Jesus he believed that sports would have to go to the back burner, but God had other plans."I began using sports as a platform to point people to Jesus, build character and make disciples." - Josh BeersJosh dives into the importance of mentorship in the sports world and in his own life. "In my own walk I am always looking for that man who is a few years ahead of me and asking them questions so they can sharpen me." In the sports

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week we continue our Faith in Sports Series with Olympic and World Champion Wrestler Kyle Snyder. In this episode, Kyle shares his incredible journey of wrestling and faith. At a young age Kyle wanted to be an Olympic Champion. Wrestling was everything. Kyle shares how his wrestling career shaped his understanding of God."Through wrestling I found out who God was and who Jesus is." Kyle is a 2016 Olympic Gold Medal winning wrestler. He is the youngest Olympic gold medalist and youngest World Champion in American wrestling history. He was a 3-time NCAA National Champion at Ohio State with a career record of 75-5 and ended his college career as the first and only wrestler to win the NCAA, World and Olympic championships as a collegiate athlete.After moving to the Olympic Training Center as a senior in High School, Kyle started going to Bible studies at the request of coaches and continued attend

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week we continue our Faith in Sports Series with Messiah University Associate Head Soccer Aaron Faro. Aaron grew up in upstate New York with a strong faith foundation and a deep desire to see faith and sports run together. Aaron said that at a young age his identity was wrapped up in his athletic accomplishments."My athletics were not surrendered to God."As an alum of Messiah University, he describes his years at Messiah as some of the most significant years of growth. As his love for Jesus deepened, he watched the Lord reorder his priorities and put faith above sports. It ultimately gave Aaron a deep desire for coaching and helping other athletes recognize this and learn to put Jesus above all else. As Aaron surrendered his life to the Lord, the Lord gave sports back to Aaron in the form of coaching.Your college years are very foundational, and who you surround yourself with is huge. At Messi

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week we kick off our Faith in Sports Series with a powerful testimony from Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Cavs Chaplain Nobles Darby IV!! A pastor’s kid who fell from grace. Nobles received a calling into ministry at a young age. He went on to become a D1 athlete with a scholarship to play football at Bowling Green. The loss of his grandfather shortly after sent him into a downward spiral. Which ultimately left him off the team, suspended from school and back home.Battling depression and suicidal thoughts he remembered the words of his grandfather before his death, “You gonna need God to make it through college and life.”In that moment Nobles repented and turned to God, the God of second chances. Nobles went back to school and walked the stage of a 4-year university a couple years later. Which ultimately led him back to the game he loved, but this time as a Chaplain. Now Nobles uses his story to impact

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week we wrap up the Challenges Men Face series with another tough question, "How to find a healthy work-life balance?" When we think about our family and work we desire to find a healthy balance, but often have a hard time actually doing it. For men in the middle of their career, raising a family, etc.–it's hard to find a healthy balance between your job and time at home. With technology and work at our fingertips, it's harder than ever to turn it off when we get home. It's a challenge to put an end to that work day when you can easily access email, to-do's and messages on your phone.Men, your wife, your, kids, your family deserve your undivided attention.What can we continue to do to be more present and intentional at home? Your kids are smarter than you think and see what you do and don't do. The minute you step foot in that door they are excited to see you and spend

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week, in Episode 258 of the Challenges Men Face series, we dive into another tough question, "Is it okay to be angry at God?" Difficult seasons in life often lead us to question God. Why did you let this happen to me? Why am I going through this? When we look at men like Job, we see that God did not condemn Job for being angry at him, he helped Job work through it. Men, it's okay to voice our frustrations with God. Every moment of your life, good or bad, has helped shape who you are today. It's okay to wrestle with God, but we also have to understand God is ultimately in control. Who you turn to at the end of your frustrations is what matters most. Life was never meant to be easy. Jesus warned his disciples that as followers of Christ would come with a cost."If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out o

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week, we continue the Challenges Men Face Series with a crucial discussion on "The Lies Men Believe." From the very beginning, Adam and Eve's relationship with God was derailed by believing a lie from Satan: "Did God really say that? Is that really who God is?" The enemy continues to use deceit to steer us away from God's divine purpose in our lives. These lies hinder our journey with God and lead us astray, preventing us from fulfilling our calling as men.Here are some of the prominent lies that men often fall victim to:"I don't have what it takes.""I need to earn my value from God.""I'll never be as good as that guy.""I can do it by myself."To combat these lies effectively, consider practical steps:#1 - Confront the Lie: Recognize and confront the lie head-on. Don't allow it to take root in your mind unchallenged.#2 -

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week, we kick off the "Challenges Men Face Series" with a bold and timely conversation: What does it mean to be a man? In Episode 255, we delve into this hot-topic question by contrasting biblical masculinity with modern cultural expectations.At Men of Iron we define a man by what the Bible says. But what does culture say? Men have taken a back seat in today's culture, it's become taboo to invest in men. Men are afraid to lead and stand up for truth. The Bible is clear is in saying that men are suppose to lead the family, lead the church and lead culture.Culture, families, and communities are healthiest when men are healthy and caring for the people they are leading.We are not promoting toxic masculinity, we ARE promoting biblical masculinity. As men our top priority should be to reflect Jesus, what did Jesus do? Jesus was a strong, passionate leader that did some controversial thing

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week, we wrap up 2024 by sharing incredible stories of impact from the year and what’s ahead for Men of Iron in 2025! 2024 has been a challenging yet impactful year for our organization. Through the obstacles, we’ve witnessed God move in amazing ways, making this our highest year of impact ever!Here’s what that looked like in 2024, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkfAiD82K3k&t=2s and be sure to check out the full stories of transformation through mentorship like Zack and Marlin.We’ve seen firsthand the ripple effect of one man’s transformation impacting families, churches, and communities. We are excited to see what God has in store in 2025 as we continue to impact more men and change a culture, one man at a time."We can all benefit from having a man a season or two ahead of us who can encourage us and challenge us." Ryan Z.Take Your Next Step with Men of Iron:Join or start a mentorship: www.menof

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJoin us for the conclusion of The Wives Restoration Series with Ashley Glick! A four-part series giving us a glimpse into the lives of 4 different wives and their side of their husband's restoration story.Ashley shares her journey of restoration in her own life and her future husband Steve. Though Ashley didn’t grow up in church, a friend’s family helped start her faith. She met Steve soon after, who at the time was struggling through addiction. This marked the beginning of their journey together through seasons of struggles and seasons of immense joy. “We were two imperfect people working towards the same goal,” she says.A 2009 trip to Liberia transformed Steve’s life, sparking changes that deepened his faith and prepared them for marriage. Through challenges like a brief breakup and the loss of Steve’s father, Ashley leaned on prayer and faith, encouraging others to “stay prayerful” and believe the be

Send us a textJoin us for Part 3 of The Wives Restoration Series with Jen Rhoads! A four-part series giving us a glimpse into the lives of 4 different wives and their side of their husband's restoration story.Jen grew up in a conservative religious family, knowing she was loved but never hearing it. She became a Christian at 13, motivated more by the fear of going to hell than a love for God. Marlin experienced a very similar upbringing, they met at a Bible school one summer, and would eventually get married. Early challenges in the marriage arose as they left their home church, stopped attending church altogether, and Marlin started hanging out with the wrong crowd. These unhealthy habits eventually led to Marlin asking Jen to move out.Despite these trials, Jen's unwavering faith carried her. In 2012, after a season of separation, Marlin wanted to get back together but it wouldn't last long. After their daughter was born Jen discovered that Marlin was having an affair and now faced with the pa