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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

Send us a textRyan and Tony are back for Week 2 of The Friend Series as we talk about balancing Christian and non-Christian friendships. This episode is NOT about getting rid of your friends who are don't know or love Jesus. It's about evaluating your friendships and ultimately using these relationships to help you and others grow closer to God. Jesus was known for hanging out with sinners, but his inner circle was made up of men who were striving to be godly. The closest voices in your life should be men who point you closer to Jesus. Take inventory of your friends. Who are your closest friends? Are they bringing you closer to Jesus? Who are some men in your life who you can point closer to Jesus? Men, relationships don't grow by accident. Friendships get harder as we get older with family, kids, work, etc. It takes intentionality to sustain close  friendships. Think about some friendships in your life that need attention and act on that today.We would love to help equip you for this journey,

Send us a textRyan and Tony join the pod for the month of May as we kick off The Friends Series! Why don't men have friends? We all have friends (or acquaintances) that we can watch a football game with or grab a beer with. But what about those deep, dependable friendships? As men we are often resistant to these type of friendships. It's easier to keep our destructive habits to ourselves, to not be challenged or held accountable. Men you weren't meant to do life alone. You need dependable friends to care for you, hold you accountable and to grow in your faith with. Find a friend who is going to move you closer to God. If you don't have a friend or friend like this in your life, we would love to help you in your journey. Contact us today! https://menofiron.org/contact-us/ "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." Proverbs 27:17. This verse is our anchor verse at Men of Iron and it is ultimately about having good, godly friends. Our challenge for you today is to reconne

Send us a textTrav and Scott start are back for the final week of The Money Series! We close out the series giving you nine practical financial tips to help you in your finances. The first and most important tip you can do is to put God first when it comes to your finances. Be intentional about taking these tips and putting them into practice in your life. We are NOT financial experts, these tips are just practical tools to help you in your financial journeyHere are 9 Practical Financial Tips: #1 – Invite God into your finances#2 – If you are married, make it a team game#3 – Seek out a coach#4 – Create a budget#5 – Return your first 10% to God#6 – Save for the storms#7 – Get out of debt #8 – Save for retirement #9 – Seek ways to give generouslyWe would love to help equip you for this journey, reach out to us today and let us be a resource for you! https://menofiron.org/contact-us/You can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube – www.youtube.com/@men_of_iron. Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Pod

Send us a textTrav and Scott start are back for Week 4 as we continue The Money Series! Today we talk about raising your kids to be money smart. It's never too early to start teaching your kids about money. There are 4 things you want your kids to know about money – work, give, spend wisely and save. Men, it's important to not just have these conversations with your kids, but to live it out as well. Your kids are watching, are you being lazy or are you out working hard? Say yes to hard work. If we dont' teach our kids about money, who is going to teach them? It takes intentionality, teaching your kids to be smart with money won't happen overnight.Remember these 4 things you want to teach your kids about money (Credit: Dave Ramsey)#1: Work – you have to work to get money#2: Give – teach them to give a 10% tithe and teach them to be generous#3: Spend wisely – teach them how to spend money on the right things#4: Save – encourage them to set aside money that is not for spendingWe would love to

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateTrav and Scott are back for Week 3 of The Money Series. This week we dive into Money & Marriage! Marriages break up for 3 main reasons – money, sexy, and children and MONEY is at the top. How do you keep money from being an issue in your marriage? Men, you have to invite God into your marriage, specifically in the context of your money. Can a marriage survive where the husband and wife don't talk about their finances? Understanding how your spouse views money is extremely important. Scott breaks down the Four Money Languages by Dr. Kenneth Doyle. Most likely you and your wife will view money differently. Despite the money differences you can still find unity.Four Practical tips for managing your money in your marriage:#1 – Pray about your finances#2 – Ask questions and find out what your wife's money language is#3 – Create a budget#4 – Make a plan and discuss it regularlyWe would love to help e

Send us a textTrav and Scott start are back this week as we continue The Money Series! When you think about your money is it really YOUR money or is it God's money? In the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25 we see the master entrusting the servants with his estate. Although each servant is entrusted with different sums of money, it still all belongs to the master. All of our money, time and abilities come from God. We are responsible for stewarding it well. God is the supplier, He is the source, He gives us all things. We often hear the popular phrase, money is the root of all evil. But as we read in 1 Timothy 6:10, it is the LOVE of money that is the root of evil. It's easy as men to put our focus on money and success. To put our careers over our relationship with God. This will ultimately lead to destruction and ruin. Men, trust God with your finances. Steward well ALL that He has supplied you with. It's not our money, it's God's.We would love to help equip you for this journey, r

Send us a textHappy April Fool's Day! Trav and Scott kick off the pod this month with a bang as we debut The Money Series! There's a powerful and in inseparable tie between our true spiritual condition and our attitude and actions concerning money and possessions. You can't get away from money, you need it everyday. It's easy to accumulate wealth or success and forget our need for God. But the reality is God owns everything and I just manage it. Think about this, what if God asked you – how are you doing with my money? What would be your response? Are your eyes on God who has given us everything we have or are your eyes on what we have? We would love to help equip you for this journey, reach out to us today and let us be a resource for you! https://menofiron.org/contact-us/You can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube – www.youtube.com/@men_of_iron. Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe, listen and share! Find out more at menofiron.org/podcastReg

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week we wrap up our Family Series as we talk about a taboo topic in the church, blended families. In the most recent U.S. Census it says that there are 1,300 step families being created every day. A blended family is different biological households that are now combined due to divorce, the death of a spouse, etc. Blended families are something that we need to be talking about. God's design for the family in scripture was very specific. But the reality is we live in a broken world with broken relationships. If you are a dad leading a blended family, you know that you are going to face some challenges that a traditional family might not have to deal with. It's going to take a little more work and a little more intentionality. But God can and will redeem your role as the leader of your family.Five Practical For Creating a Healthy Blended Family#1 – Put God first in YOUR life#2 – Show your kids wh

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week we continue our Family Series as we talk about Broken Marriages and Relationships and how to find restoration. When you are dealing with a broken marriage or relationship, it's a really hard place to be. One of the best ways to avoid a broken marriage is to not let it get there in the first place. Which is easier said than done! God will bless your marriage when you put the work in. Take a step even when it doesn't feel right. If you are in a place of brokenness and feel hopeless, remember God knows who you are and where you are. He calls you his son and will come to you in your mess. Broken relationships exist in marriages, with kids, friends, and many more situations. Ryan shares an amazing story of a broken relationship between a father and son restored through Christ. Remember there is potential for restoration in that broken relationship, you just have to give it to God. Four Steps t

Send us a textSupport our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donateThis week we continue our Family Series as we talk about A Man and His Kids. How are you spiritually leading your kids? It's easy to think that someone else like a pastor or teacher will do it, but listen up dads, NO ONE will have more impact on your kids spiritual formation than you. It's never too late to take your spiritual responsibility seriously. The best thing you can do to spiritually invest in your kids is to invest in them when they are young. God from the very beginning wanted fathers to take the spiritual development of their kids very seriously. Dads are suppose to lead their kids. When father's fail at their job, culture takes over. Men, it takes intentionality, you don't accidentally disciple your kids.If you don't know where to start or how to lead your kids spiritually, just take one small step today. Read a Bible story at the dinner table, pray before each meal, sha