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Send us a textThis week we begin our Family Series as we talk about what a man's role in the home looks like. At the forefront of views on manhood are often the cultural narratives about toxic masculinity. When we look at what the Bible says, from creation in Genesis 1, Gods makes man in His own image. God gave Adam authority over everything in the world, but also provided a companion for Adam to serve as his helper. They were both created in God's image with unique tasks and skillsets.  When sin entered the world Adam tried to hide what happened and blamed it on Eve. Men we must lead from a servant position, not a power position. We as men don't have more value than women, we just have different roles. When we are intentional about our role as men in the home, we lead from a servant position. As men we often put so much effort into being a great leader at work and don't have the energy to be a great leader at home. When we look at Paul's teachings in Ephesians, he was doing something

Send us a textThis week we close out our Faith Conversations for Men Series as we talk about man's highest calling, being the spiritual leader of your home. What does it mean to be the spiritual leader of your house? Are you modeling your faith well for your wife and kids? Ephesians 5 calls us to, "Love your wives as Christ loved the church." Being the spiritual leader of your home is the highest calling you have as a man! Men, take this role as the spiritual leader of your home serious. The responsibility is huge, but you don't have to hit a home run on day one. If you feel as if you don't know where to start or feel like you've messed it up in the past, it's not too late to try again. Failure is NOT final. God has a vision for your home and he wants you to tap into that vision. Ask God what that vision is and pray for that. Secular culture demeans men in a lot of ways, especially the role of a man in the home. Let's recapture God's design for us as men!Four Pract

Send us a textThis week we continue our Faith Conversations for Men Series as we dive into another hard topic, "Faith Through Suffering." Men – you WILL go through suffering in life, it's all about how you deal with it. Knowing Jesus does NOT mean you won't suffer in life. We live in a broken world. What does faith look like through suffering? We tend to think we can't have seasons of suffering and doubt if we are strong enough in our faith. This concept of "having it all together" is one of the most harmful things to Christians and the church. When we put this facade up, and don't open about our suffering it causes more harm. Men are especially subject to this and it ultimately leads to isolation. What does scripture say? There's a long record in scripture of God's people being very vulnerable about the things they are struggling with. Being able to lament, mourn and confess and be real with God and one another. We see it firsthand with Jesus crying out in th

Send us a textThis week we continue our Faith Conversations for Men Series as we dive into a hard and sensitive topic, "Church Hurt." Justin and Jeff talk through what church hurt is and what it isn't and provide some practical tips to navigate through it. A recent study shared that 60% of Christians have been impacted in a negative way by the church. The church is the hope of the world, but it's made up of people that are broken. What exactly is church hurt? Church hurt is when you trust in a spiritual leader, pastor, or friend at the church and that trust is broken. Church hurt occurs when pain (physical or emotional) results from the actions or decisions associated with someone in a church.Practical tips for dealing with church hurt:#1 – Tell someone – Get the necessary people involved (church leadership, family/friends, the authorities)#2 – Identify the hurt – Church hurt is a real thing, it's okay to feel it#3 - An individual hurt you, not God – Separate the humanity of the churc

Send us a textThis month we begin a new series titled, "Faith Conversations for Men." Justin and Jeff join the pod for week 1 as we discuss faith in the workplace. What does your faith look like at work? Here are some stats for you: 90% of Christians work in non-Christian work environments and one percent of Christians talk to non-Christians about their faith only one time a year. One percent, one time a year! Do you hide your faith at work in fear of what people may think? We have a natural human tendency to want to be accepted and fear often plays a huge factor in our ability to share our faith in a non-Christian environment. You don't have to be a theologian to be a light in your workplace. You can be real about your faith and still be approachable. Meet people where they are at. Be authentic about who you are and what you believe.5 ways to live out your faith in the workplace:#1 – Be authentic#2 – Be hard-working#3 – Be a friend#4 – Be loyal#5 – Don't compromise, hold to your convictio

Send us a textThis week we wrap up our 5 week series on The 5F's as we close it out talking about FINANCES. The Bible has a ton to say about money, finances, debt, about providing for our families. If we are going to be men of integrity, finances is an area we MUST focus on! Most often, the reason your finances are suffering is because you are buying things you can't afford. This happens when we put our security in our social status, when we surrender to our consumeristic nature. Jesus teaches, do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21). Invest in things that bring more people to Jesus. It's ultimately about stewardship, what we have is ours because God gave it to us. Men, it all starts with our relationship with Jesus. Most often when you are financially unhealthy your eyes are off Jesus. If you are invest in your faith, your finances will fall in line.5 Practical Tips to Thrive in Your Finances:

Send us a textThis week Trav & Ryan continue our 5 week series on The 5F's as we turn our attention to FITNESS! You often hear, "The Bible doesn't talk about fitness" – that's not necessarily true. The idea of fitness is present in a lot of what Paul writes about, even in the law of Moses there is a lot about making healthy choices. Fitness – why is it important? Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, we are called to be good stewards. If we are NOT physically healthy, we are not going to be able to use the gifts that God has given us. How do I make my fitness a priority?#1 – Start small, take the first step#2 – Get advice – talk to your wife, talk to God#3 – Build healthy habits#4 – Set some fitness goals#5 – Get some accountabilityIf you need help getting started, check out our 5-Week Fitness Challenge for beginners, Fit & Forged! – menofiron.org/fitandforgedYou can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube! Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify

Send us a textThis week we continue our series on the 5F's as we turn our attention to FRIENDS. Why do men need friends? Most men, especially Christian men, feel like they don’t have a lot of or any close friends. We often have acquaintances but not friends. Friends is the The #1 most neglected F in the 5F’s.Why are friends so important to the Christian man’s walk?#1 – For Accountability – a friend to hold you accountable and challenge you#2 – For Growth, a friend to process life with and grow with#3 – For Adventure, a friend to hang out with and pursue adventure withLife gets busy with marriage, kids, and work that we often lose those early adulthood friendships. We often feel guilty sacrificing time with our wife or kids to go hang out with friends. Men, we weren’t meant to do this life alone. We need other men in our lives who will walk alongside us as we strive to be more like Jesus. We know, it’s hard to find Christian male friends without it feeling awkward! So how do I even get started? Be okay wi

Send us a textThis week we continue our 5 week series on The 5F’s as we turn our attention to FAMILY. We want to help you go from failing in your 5F’s to functioning in your 5F’s! Men, this is an important discussion for the married man but for the single guy as well. What are the roles that you play in your family – husband, father, son, brother, etc? It can feel overwhelming to think about playing all these roles well. What is an area in regards to your family that needs attention? Think about that area and prioritize it today. We can’t just preach about prioritizing our families, but we need to actually do it. If you find yourself irritable all the time, with your wife/kids/parents/etc, something is wrong. Marriage is tough, it takes work. We are called to love our wives as Christ loved the church. For the single guy, relationships with your parents or siblings can be tough. Invest more time in those relationships, restore or repair a broken relationships, resolve your differences, keep short accounts. We

Send us a textThis week we begin our 5 week series on The 5F's – Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness and Finances. Men, if we can pursue balance and growth in those 5 areas we can thrive! There's probably a good chance that most of you listening feel that you are out if balance in one, if not several of those F's. This week we talk about faith, faith must be the foundation of our lives. Listen in as we talk about real life failures when it comes to our faith and how we can go from failing to thriving. When we get the foundation right, the rest will fall into place.Here 4 practical tips to growing in your faith:#1 – Surround yourself with the right people #2 – Start reading your Bible (if you don't know where to start, download the YouVersion Bible app and start a reading plan#3 – Talk to God, have a conversation with Him, start praying #4 – Seek accountabilityYou can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube! Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Alexa, Google

Send us a textThis week we finish our series on "The Four Man-Killers" that will knock men off their adventure to know God and their purpose. Week 3 we talked about Overcoming Lust, this week we talk about Overcoming Addiction. Webster describes addiction as a compulsive, exhibiting a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity. Addiction can cause anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea upon withdrawal or abstinence. Men, addiction WILL rob of us of the most important things in life.We can even be addicted to good things – career, fitness, hunting, hobbies. Being devoted or dedicated other than God is idolatry. God truly wants what's best for you. What are you spending your time doing? What are you putting before your relationship with God? We are ALL susceptible to addiction and we are all susceptible to things that can draw our attention away from what's most important.How do we overcome or stay clear of addiction:#1 –

Send us a textThis week we continue our series on "The Four Man-Killers" that will knock men off their adventure to know God and their purpose. Week 2 we talked about Overcoming Apathy, this week we talk about Lust. This easily could be the #1 man-killer on the list, but often the least talked about. Lust is NOT just pornography, but here are some major stats on pornography: 12% of all the internet sites are porn sites, 90% of kids ages 8-16 have viewed porn, 70% of men ages 18-34 visit a porn site each month. Why is lust such a trap and temptation for us men? What are you desiring in your heart, what are you pursuing with your thoughts? That's what lust is, it starts in your mind.What are the reasons men don't experience freedom in this area?#1 - We don’t talk about it, we do it alone#2 - It is a mental illness/addiction for many#3 - Focus only on behavior modification vs. deeper causes of mental/social/spiritual issues that we’re maskingYou can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTub

Send us a text200th EPISODE GIVEAWAY! Head on over to instagram.com/@men_of_iron to enter! And don't forget to check out the video version of the pod on YouTube!This week we continue our series on "The Four Man-Killers" that will knock men off their adventure to know God and their purpose. Week 1 we talked about Fear and Week 2 we are talking about Overcoming Apathy. What is apathy? What does it mean to be apathetic? Apathy: Is a noun meaning, Lack of interest, enthusiasm or concern. What are men apathetic about? Leading in the home, going to church, reading the bible, have tough conversations. Apathy about your relationships will hurt you and it will hurt others. On the other side of apathy is a better version of who God created you to be!Men, how can we combat apathy? #1 - Recognize it#2 - Call it out#3 - Share it with someone who will hold you accountable"Apathy is knowing what you are suppose to do but you choose not to do it." - Travis AlbanesiusYou can now watch the Men of Iron

Send us a textThe video version of the Men of Iron Podcast is back! Go watch EP. 199 right now over at www.youtube.com/@men_of_ironThis month we start our series on “The Four Man-Killers” that will knock men off their adventure to know God and their purpose. Week 1 we are talking about Overcoming Fear. What do you fear? What is something that keeps you from reaching your potential as a husband, father and leader? The fears that consistently sit at the top of the list are: fear of failing, fear of being perceived as weak, fear of being incompetent. Why is fear an issue for men? There are so many examples of men being afraid to respond to what God is calling them to in the Bible. You are not alone. Men, how can we overcome these fears?#1 – Recognize and name them – dig deeper into the causes#2 – Bring to the Lord, examine them with Him#3 – Be honest, vulnerable with Him and others#4 – Get accountability, resources to deal with what you can controlYou can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube! Listen to t

Send us a textScott Davis is back on the pod this week as he closes out our series on Influence. What is influence? Influence is the power or ability to change or affect someone or something. Last week we talked about influence specialized, and today we talk about influence capitalized. How can I best use my influence for God's glory? For you to help others to grow, you have to be growing yourself. Having a nurturing attitude is huge to capitalizing your influence. People are influenced most by other people who make them feel best about themselves. To become a person of influence you must come alongside people and get involved in their lives. You can teach people what you know, but you can only reproduce who you are – that's influence.Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcasts and many more! Subscribe, listen and share!Regardless of where you are in your journey, we have the tools and experiences for you. We provide one-to-one mentorship, small group,

Send us a textScott Davis is back on the pod this week as we continue our series on Influence. What is influence? Influence is the power or ability to change or affect someone or something. Last week we talked about influence realized, and today we talk about influence specialized. Ask yourself the question, what area am I specifically gifted in to be an influence on others? How has God divinely designed me? You are specially made, specially created to have influence in this world. Use your gifts, talents and abilities to sharpen those around you. When a man realizes he can be a specialized influence to the circle around him, cultures begin to change.“Influence adds impact to other people's lives." - Scott DavisListen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcasts and many more! Subscribe, listen and share!Regardless of where you are in your journey, we have the tools and experiences for you. We provide one-to-one mentorship, small group, and retreat curriculum.

Send us a textScott Davis is back on the pod this week as we continue our series on Influence. What is influence? Influence is the power or ability to change or affect someone or something. Last week we talked about influence defined, and today we talk about influence realized. When did you first realize that you had influence? Whether you have realized it or not, there are people being influenced by your actions. God wants us to be a godly influence to those in our circle. Take some time this week to write a list of those in your circle. Who are you influencing and how is it impacting their lives? It's time to realize that you are an influencer in your circle.“Influence adds impact to other people's lives." - Scott DavisListen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcasts and many more! Subscribe, listen and share!Regardless of where you are in your journey, we have the tools and experiences for you. We provide one-to-one mentorship, small group, and retr

Send us a textScott Davis is back on the pod for the month of November as we begin our series on Influence. What is influence? Influence is the power or ability to change or affect someone or something. If you are leading in any capacity (and you are), then you have influence. Influence is having the ability to impact people's opinions and actions. Whether as a boss, an employee, a father, a husband, a friend – people are watching you. We need to make sure that our influence is godly influence and moving those around us forward, not backward.“The true influence of a leader is helping people move to a better place." - Scott DavisListen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcasts and many more! Subscribe, listen and share!Regardless of where you are in your journey, we have the tools and experiences for you. We provide one-to-one mentorship, small group, and retreat curriculum. Biblical masculinity is an adventure, and we are calling all men to conquer the moun

Send us a textTony Galati is back on the pod as he wraps up our Accountability Series for the month of October. Accountability is the idea that someone is responsible for their actions and will face consequences if they choose unfavorable actions. It’s the practice of being held to a certain standard of excellence. You can see the difference between men who have accountability in their lives and men who don't. Men, fighting a battle alone is a great way to ensure failure. Small steps of obedience will bring great blessings from God. It's NEVER too late to make a change. You are not alone, there are countless other men out there going through the same struggles as you. Be obedient to Christ and take a step towards becoming the man you were called to be today!Go to menofiron.org/strategy/accountability today to find out how you can get started. Don't climb the mountain alone!“Men, you need accountability in your life. If you don't have it you are running from it." - Tony GalatiListen to

Send us a textTony Galati is back on the pod, with Travis, continuing our Accountability Series for the month of October. Accountability is the idea that someone is responsible for their actions and will face consequences if they choose unfavorable actions. It’s the practice of being held to a certain standard of excellence. God's not mad at you for the sins you are or have committed, but God is calling you to something greater. We are all facing the same struggles guys, don't be afraid to get some accountability in your life. Don't run from it! Travis shares some accountability lessons from his own life and his experience through Strong27™, let’s hear from Travis:Go to menofiron.org/strategy/accountability today to find out how you can get started. Don't climb the mountain alone!“Men, you need accountability in your life. If you don't have it you are running from it." - Tony GalatiListen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcasts and man