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Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateToday Colton is on the pod as we begin a new series, "The Restoration Series." This 5-part series gives us a glimpse into the lives of 5 different men and their stories of restoration. This week we sit down with Caesar as he shares his faith journey. Growing up in East Los Angeles Caesar attended church as a kid with his aunt and uncle. As Caesar got older he stopped going to church as his faith in God slowly started to fade. "I felt a sense of void and emptiness, no point or purpose in my life." But God kept pursuing Caesar. Through a conversation with his sister on the opposite side of the country, Caesar ended up in Pennsylvania. A change of course that would alter his life forever. Despite a strong desire to go back home and continue in his old ways, Caesar decided to stay. Through the prodding of his sister and small steps of faith, Caesar's life was restored. Often times God wi

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod as we continue Part 4, the final part of our conversation on sexual addiction. Justin talks about battling his addiction for years, the key to finding freedom was bringing other people into the journey. Relationships and accountability are key to finding freedom and healing. There is something powerful about relationships within the body of Christ. Men, you need accountability in your life. Be authentic and real with the Lord and others. When you confess your sins to one another there is forgiveness there. There is a path to freedom that God wants you to take, and it is so much better than the path you are on. But YOU have to be the one to pursue it and you have to pursue it with others alongside you. When we live intentionally on this path, we start to see things how God sees things. From the very beginning we have been promised something so good, a relationship with God.

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod as we continue Part 3 of our conversation on sexual addiction. Today we talk about making God a priority and how it will change everything! When you put God first you will start to see things differently. It is NOT going to be an immediate fix, but there is hope on the other side. Hebrews 11:6 says, He rewards those who diligently seek Him." Men, it takes intentionality. It takes making your relationship with the Father a priority. Be honest with Him about where you are at. Admitting your sin is the first step in the healing process. Put the proper guardrails in place, get accountability in your life. There is only one source for true peace and joy. There is freedom in sharing the truth, don't hide it anymore!You cannot overcome sexual addiction on your own. If you don't know where to get help, Let us be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/c

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod as we continue Part 2 of our conversation on sexual addiction. "I always felt like a fraud as a Christian struggling with sexual addiction." How often as men are we chasing after the temporary satisfaction in life and not the eternal? We expect God to give us what We want, not for us to chase after what God wants for us. Like any other relationship in our lives, our relationship with God takes time and intentionality. We must actively choose to invest time with God. When was the last time you spent time with the Lord? It doesn't happen passively. If you want to find freedom from sexual addiction, you can't do it on your own, and you can't do it without God.You cannot overcome sexual addiction on your own. If you don't know where to get help, Let us be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/contact-usYou can now watch the Men of I

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod as we continue the series on sexual addiction. When we are going through a season of addiction if feels impossible to focus on our relationship with God. No matter what you are going through, don't delay getting right with God. We know it is NOT easy trying to stop a sinful behavior on your own. We need others and we need God to overcome it. The closer we are with God the more He will be these natural desires into alignment. You are not going to be able to overcome it without God. Be open about your struggles, don't be afraid to share your story. Having another man walk alongside you and hold you accountable is crucial to recovery.You cannot overcome sexual addiction on your own. If you don't know where to get help, Let us be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/contact-usYou can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube – www.youtube.com/

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate Justin and Tony are back on the pod for the final week of our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. Today we are talking about fighting lust, not porn. What exactly is lust? Lust is a strong, intense desire for something. Lust replaces God's design for intimacy and connection with sinful desires that are outside of His creation. When we get outside of those bounds, it leads to death and destruction. We take what God intended to be natural and we change it for our selfish gain. How are you honoring the image of God in other people? Remember, when you look at a woman lustfully, that is God's daughter. "I've mad a covenant with my eyes." Job 31:1 (NIV) Ultimately, our eyes connect to our brain, our thoughts connect to our heart and desires. Lust starts with what we see and think. It's not just a physical thing, lust is a bigger deal than just pornography. We have to ap

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod for Week 3 as we continue our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. Today we are talking about Pastors and Porn and how pornography greatly affects Christian leaders and the Church. Statistics say that 50-57% of pastors admit they struggle with pornography. So why are we not having conversations about sexual addiction in the church? One, it is a "taboo" topic and an uncomfortable and messy topic. Pastors and churches are afraid to admit it and talk about it that it is an issue. For pastors specifically, it is a struggle that IF they admit it could jeopardize everything. Another issue is some churches are afraid if they talk about the uncomfortable issues, people will stop showing up. To the pastors, church leaders and men listening to this, the Church is a place for the broken. We can't build towards what God has for us if we are pretending and f

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony are back on the pod for Week 2 as we continue our series on Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. Today we are talking about How Porn is Ruining Your Marriage. Stats say nearly 40% of married men seek out illicit images on a regular basis. 56% of marriages that end in divorce at least one spouse was obsessed with porn. Pornography is part of the picture but not all of it when it comes to sexual addiction. A lot of men fail to admit that they have a sexual addiction. If you keep going back to whatever your thing is, that's an addiction. Jesus says in Matthew 5:27, when you look at a woman lustfully you have already committed adultery in your heart. Jesus raises the standard. It starts with a look and can easily lead to other things. What is that look going to cost you? Your addiction to porn leads to objectifying woman, including your wife. You are ultimately measuring your wife up agai

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateJustin and Tony join the pod for the month of August as we dive into Overcoming Lust, Sexual Addiction and Pornography. It's a topic and struggle that the Church and men in general have a hard time talking about. This episode we are talking about How Sexual Addiction Rewires the Brain. God designed us for intimacy and connection. That design is broken when we replace healthy relationships and things with unhealthy relationships. Pornograpy creates a chemical dependency. It's proven that sexual addiction actually changes and rewires your brain. When we continue in the same addiction/pattern, the neurons form in that direction and create a real visible path in your brain. Our brains start to depend on the highs that are given from these addictions. If you are struggling with sexual addiction, you have to know the science behind it and understand how your brain operates. You have to rewire your brain,

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateRyan and Colton are back for Week 5, the final week of the Fatherhood Series. This week we dive into how to be the dad your family needs. In order to be the dad your family needs, you have to know what your family needs. You will not be able to know what your family needs if you aren't connected to God. The best thing you can do as a father is to pursue a relationship with God. We get it, being a dad is a lot of work. After a long day at the office it's easy to want to turn it off when you walk in the door. Remember this men – you are replaceable at work, you are NOT replaceable at home! Don't put things in the wrong order, prioritize the right relationships. Prioritize your family. Recognize the weight of that fact that God is asking you to be the spiritual leader of your family. Be a dad who is present and who spiritually leads. Whatever season of life you are in, whether you feel you'v

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateRyan and Colton are back for Week 4 of the Fatherhood Series as we talk about loving your wife and how that impacts fatherhood. Loving your wife is an essential ingredient in who you are as a father. Your marriage is a critical part in your legacy journey. The way that you love your wife is the first love that your kids see. When you love your wife well, you bring security to your marriage and to your household. You may think your kids are too young to notice, but they feel the pulse of the household. It is God's design for your family that you would have a strong marriage with your wife. Men, continue to invest in your marriage and pursue your wife. Your kids are watching. The way you treat your wife is a major part of your legacy and how your kids will remember you. I want my kid to look back on their my wife and I's marriage and aspire to have a marriage like that.Looking for a mentor? Life is h

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateRyan and Colton are back for Week 3 of the Fatherhood Series as we talk about The Legacy of a Father. Every man has a legacy. Your legacy is what you are leaving behind, what you will be remembered by. Your legacy defines you. Imagine your funeral – will people show up, who will show up and what will they say? The choices you make on a daily basis form your legacy. Think about this – are you reflecting God the Father in how you interact and lead your wife and kids? Your legacy should be pointing your kids back to God. You want your kids to be like you because you are trying to be like God. If you want to leave a legacy of a man who pursued God and impressed that on his kids – take them to church, read them God’s Word, show them how to love your wife as Christ loved the church. Men, you have a legacy whether you want one or not. Think through what your legacy is, and ask yourself – am I hitting the mark and w

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateRyan and Colton are back for Week 2 of the Fatherhood Series as we dive into a sensitive topic – overcoming father wounds. Whether your dad wasn't in the picture, or you had a great dad, we hope this episode is a great resource for you. If you struggle in your relationship with your dad, it's going to make your relationship with God harder. God is a God of restoration, He can heal your father wounds. It's okay to be open about your struggles with your dad, be transparent, talk to someone. As we talked about last week, God is the ultimate Father and we should strive to be like Him whenever we can. If your dad wasn't there for you or he wasn't in the picture, he wasn't striving to be like God the Father. The first step in healing is talking to God and talking to others. It's not easy overcoming father wounds, take the first step of healing today.Become a mentor! Are you passi

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateRyan and Colton join the pod for July as we dive into the Fatherhood Series! What does it mean when we talk about God the Father? Throughout scripture God presents Himself to us as Father. In Exodus 4:22 we read, "Then say to Pharaoh, ‘This is what the Lord says: Israel is my firstborn son." Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7 is telling us us in comparison to even the best human father, how much more is God a good and loving father. Maybe your relationship with your dad is great, maybe it isn't. Maybe your dad isn't even in the picture. We want you to know and remember that God is the ultimate Father. If we are looking to anyone but Him we are always going to be disappointed. Maybe you are a dad yourself and trying to figure out how to lead, follow God's example. God cares for us, He provides for us and He disciplines us. God gently guides us and leads us in the way we

Send us a textThe Men of Iron BODcast is back for Week 4 with Justin and Roman. This week we close out the Fitness Series by providing you some practical fitness tips to help get you started. Our anchor verse this month has been 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, "You are not your own; for you were bought at price. So honor God with your body." God wants YOU to honor Him with the way you treat your body. Taking your fitness seriously honors God. If you have neglected your fitness for some time it's not going to be easy. There is not a quick fix to hard work. Find something that you enjoy and start pursuing that. Be intentional with a plan and share that plan with a friend. You are 76% more likely to achieve your goal if you write down AND share it with a friend to hold you accountable. Here are 5 practical fitness tips to put into action today!5 Practical Fitness Tips:#1 – Start small#2 – Start with something you enjoy (hiking, basketball, biking, etc.)#3 – Schedule it out, put it on your calendar#4 – Invi

Send us a textThe Men of Iron BODcast is back for Week 3 with Justin and Roman! This week we are talking about the dangers of fitness becoming an idol. "Whatever you do, do it ALL for the glory of God." 1 Corinthians 10:31. If you don't view your fitness and body through a God-centered lens, it can quickly become an idol. This happens when you start putting your identity in your looks, or what you can accomplish through fitness, instead of God. What are some red flags to tell if you are making fitness an idol?#1 - Spending too much time at the gym that it takes away from God or your family#2 - If it doesn't bring you a healthy excitement and joyWhen we talk about fitness becoming an idol there are two sides. There are men who spend too much time working out and men who don't spend any time or enough time working out. The overall mortality rate is 41 percent higher for men than women, and it’s higher for men for 8 out of 10 leading causes of death—including heart disease, cancer, strok

Send us a textThe Men of Iron BODcast is back for Week 2 with Justin and Roman! Last week we talked about the theology of fitness and why it’s important. This week we dive into what it looks like to pursue your fitness goals and physical health for the glory of God. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV). Take a moment and think about why you work out? Is it to glorify God or for personal gain? God wants you to use your physical abilities to glorify Him, serve others and live out your purpose. Like we learned last week, your body is a temple and your fitness is ultimately about honoring the Holy Spirit who lives inside of you. Running a marathon, going to the gym regularly, getting in shape, eating healthy. These are all great things that we SHOULD pursue, but God has to be at the center. Do it ALL for the glory of God.Fitness matters because of the Gospel, you were bought at a price, so honor God with your body. If you have struggled with y

Send us a textThe Men of Iron BODcast is back with Justin and Roman! In the month of June we will be talking all about fitness and why it matters. How do we glorify God with our fitness? What does the Bible say about health and wellness? Fitness is more than just going to the gym, we need to think of fitness through a wholistic lens. Sleep, stress, mental health, nutrition, mobility, weights, cardio, etc. It's a topic that the Church often ignores. Men, in order to live out the purpose God has for you, your physical and mental health matter! What are some reasons men haven't prioritized fitness? Life is too busy, don't know where to start, it costs money or maybe it causes pain.As we read in 1 Corinthians 6:19, "You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."Fitness matters because of the Gospel, you were bought at a price, so honor God with your body. If you have struggled with your fitness for years it can feel overwhelming or intimidating to

Send us a textRyan and Tony are back for Week 4 of The Friend Series as we wrap up the month talking about mentorship. One-to-one mentorship is at the heart of what we do at Men of Iron. We believe every man should be involved in a mentorship. Tony shares his journey of how having a mentor has greatly impacted his life. Men, we all have purpose and finding that purpose is easier when you have another man walking alongside you. Mentors hold you accountable, challenge you, and encourage you to be the best man you can be. We all need accountability in our lives, we can't do it on our own. Getting involved in a mentorship will have a generational impact. If you don't know how to find a mentor, think of a friend in your life who is a season or two ahead of you. Ask that friend to mentor you and see what happens. If you need some help finding a mentor or protege, we would love to help. Apply today at www.menofiron.org/strong27. Your life will benefit from having a mentor.We would love to help equip you fo

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateRyan and Tony are back for Week 3 of The Friend Series as we take a look at friendship in the Bible. From Lazarus and Jesus to David and Jonathan, the Bible provides several examples of really solid friendships. Friendship takes intentionality and effort and Jesus models true friendship for us in His life of ministry. His friends were the faithful men who carried on the mission of Jesus after his death. The story of David and Jonathan, another great example of friendship in the Bible. David meets Jonathan and they become friends, even though David and Saul are essentially political rivals. That’s what makes this friendship so shocking. Jonathan was more concerned with God’s plans than his own plans. David and Jonathan were great friends because they served a great God together. That was the most important part of their friendship. How can we apply this type of friendship and obedience to our own lives? You n