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Send us a textOn EP. 143 Garret starts a 3-part series on "How To Be A Successful Protege." In Part 1 Garret talks about the importance of the protege creating an agenda for each meeting. Men, it takes intentionality. Approach your mentor with questions, tell him what he can do for you. Have courage, be bold, rise up to a godly standard of leadership and strength. Plan ahead and make God a part of that plan."The protege MUST be willing to take charge of the mentorship." // Garret Barbush**SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS & SPOTIFY. FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST** We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men to know God and their purpose by providing tools and training for growth in their faith, family, friends, fitness and finances. Find more at www.menofiron.org.Looking to mentor another man or find a mentor? Check out menofiron.org/programs/strong27Su

Send us a textOn EP. 142 we focus in on marriage and what it looks like to have a God-honoring marriage. Edwin Lous Cole said, "Marriage may be the closest thing to Heaven or Hell any of us will know on this earth." I desire to have a true relationship with my wife. A marriage full of joy, love and happiness. But men, let's not sugar coat it, marriage is hard. The lifelong commitment of marriage should not be taking lightly. Mere talk, as Solomon says in Proverbs 14:23, is cheap and easy and only leads to poverty. Apply that labor to your marriage and your profit will be measured by the amount of fulfillment you and your wife gain. Garret breaks down 9 practical ways to help you start SMART with your wife and marriage in 2023. Let's quit talking as men and put forth the work for our marriages to thrive!"Let's quit talking as men and put forth the work for our marriages to thrive." // Garret Barbush**SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN ON APPLE PODCASTS & SPOTIFY. FULL SHOW NOTES AT M

Send us a textOn EP. 141 we finish out our series, "A Man's Voyage." Last week we talked about the significance of anchoring down, today we talk about leaving the harbor. A vessel shouldn’t stay sheltered in the harbor forever. You were created for adventure, for the choppy seas. Regular respites are the only way to stay seaworthy. When you are healthy, you can continually pursue the adventures of life. When God’s Word, prayer, and solitude are a man’s top priorities, then he can stand firm amid storms, and will prevail in leadership and strength."Regular respites are the only way to stay seaworthy."// Garret Barbush**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST** We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men to know God and their purpose by providing tools and training for growth in their faith, family, friends, fitness and finances. Find more at www.menofiron.org.Looking to

Send us a textOn EP. 140 we continue our series, "A Man's Voyage." Today on Part 4 Garret talks about the importance of ships coming into the harbor for rest. The same can be true of each of our voyages – As men, like the vessel, we typically find ourselves ‘out at sea’ trying to do good work. We continuously run hard, neglecting our spiritual health. Eventually, the elements wear us down until one day, we are incapable of pursuing the voyage God has designed us for. Before attempting to live effectively or model leadership and strength for others, we must first anchor down into a solid relationship with our Creator."Do not dismiss the significance of coming into the harbor for rest." // Garret Barbush**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST** We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men to know God and their purpose by providing tools and training for growth in their

Send us a textOn EP. 139 we continue our series, "A Man's Voyage." On Part 2 Garret talked about how we often make the process of discovering our why more difficult than it needs to be. Today on Part 3 we take a deeper dive into the Great Commission. In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus speaks His last words to the men who were closest to Him. Similar to the greatest commandment, the Great Commission is simple yet powerful. It helps us understand what should transpire when we are in true relationship with Jesus. Loving Him and telling others about Him defined the disciples voyage. What other beliefs, commitments or distractions have held you back from know Him better and being known by Him? Prepare to anchor down into your relationship with God. "Our greatest fulfillment in life is knowing Him deeply and being known by Him." // Garret Barbush**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST** LISTEN NOW!We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe

Send us a textOn EP. 138 we continue our series, "A Man's Voyage." On Part 1 Garret talked about discovering your why. In Part 2 Garret talks about how we often make the process of discovering our why more difficult than it needs to be. We don't need to find purpose, our purpose is a voyage. Jesus reveals our purpose to us in Matthew 22:34-38 and Matthew 28:16-20. Men, our purpose is rooted in loving God and loving others. What are you living for?"Without a clear destination, the voyage before us can get pretty foggy." // Garret Barbush**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST** LISTEN NOW!We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men to know God and their purpose by providing tools and training for growth in their faith, family, friends, fitness and finances. Find more at www.menofiron.org.Looking to mentor another man or find a mentor? Check out menofiron.org/prog

Send us a textOn EP. 137 we start a series called “A Man’s Voyage.” On Part 1 Garret talks about Simon Sinek and his book, Start With Why. Sinek concluded that every inspiring leader or organization is successful because they focus on “Why.” It’s their bullseye. Most men go through life not thinking about their why, or what their purpose in life is. Men, your “why” is your purpose! It‘s the reason YOU exist. “Why” is what gets you out of bed in the morning. We hope that this episode and series will help YOU find your why. “Your why is your purpose.” // Garret BarbushAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it’s time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/MOUNTAIN**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST** LISTEN NOW!We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, sub

Send us a textOn EP. 136 Garret takes a look at Matthew 6:21 – “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Is God your first priority, your first treasure? Too often we waste our lives chasing after the treasures of this world, which results in us not chasing after God. Men, the single greatest thing we can do on this earth is to love the Lord our God with all of our hearts, soul, mind and strength.Adventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it’s time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/MOUNTAIN**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST** LISTEN NOW!We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men to know God and their purpose by providing tools and training for growth in their fai

Send us a textOn EP. 135 we take a look at the life of Daniel. As men we should be drawn to Daniel and how he lived his life. Daniel modeled masculinity, he was a man of prayer, he never let culture defile him. He had a level of intimacy with God that we all should desire. Daniel followed his convictions. In Chapter 10 we see Daniel mourning for three weeks because so few of the people had returned from exile. How do you respond when your expectations are not met? Daniel responds with biblical mourning, he prays. What do the rhythms of your life look like? Is prayer a priority in your life? Don't let the culture shape you, be a man of prayer!"Daniel went against what culture was saying and did what was right in the eyes of God."Adventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it's time to climb

Send us a textOn EP. 134 Garret continues the conversation on the importance of mentoring the next generation. In Judges 2 we read that the next generation after Joshua did NOT have a personal relationship with God. How did this happen? Was Joshua so focused on leading that the didn't even think about mentoring a successor like Moses had done with him? Fathers, are we so focused on leading in other places that we are NOT mentoring our children? Business leaders, are we so concerned with growing the business that we forget to mentor the younger employees? We cannot dismiss the significance of mentoring the next generation, so that they too will know God and know their purpose. And that they will go on to teach the next generation after them."Leaders develop leaders not followers." // Zac BauermasterAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron w

Send us a textOn EP. 133 Garret talks about the importance of mentoring the next generation. When we look at the life of Moses, we know that Joshua was the man that Moses poured into. Moses knew that the mission that God had given him was going to last well beyond him. Leadership is mentoring the next generation. We have to have a willingness, as leaders, to spend time and develop others. And not just develop the bottom line.Adventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it's time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/MOUNTAIN**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST**We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men to know God and their purpose by providing tools and training for growth in their

Send us a textOn EP. 132 Garret talks about identifying your unique gifting when it comes to leadership and building the right team around you. What is the unique Spirit that God has put upon you; humility, hard-work, grit, generosity? Only you can discern that. Men, God calls us each of us to a specific mission. We will begin to restore masculinity and change a culture when we start to live out our leadership styles."When we develop as leaders, we are better men." // Garret BarbushAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it's time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/MOUNTAIN**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST**We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men to know God an

Send us a textOn EP. 131 we continue the conversation around changing culture with courage. Today we take a look at the final piece, ACTION. This is NOT about doing more, but rather what does it look like to act like men in a chaotic culture. Garret breaks down three practical tips to help you step out in obedience and pursue God with everything you have.“We are ineffective unless we are pursuing God’s presence.” // Garret BarbushAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it's time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/MOUNTAIN**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST**We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men to know God and their purpose by providing tools and training for growth in t

Send us a textOn EP. 130 we are looking at the life of Moses and what it means to embrace mentorship. Men, in order to restore masculinity and change a culture with courage we have to embrace mentorship. We see God saying to Moses in Exodus 17, "Go out in front of the people. Take with you some of the elders of Israel..." We read along further in chapter 18 and see that without the help of of Aaron and Hur holding up his arms, Moses and the Israelites surely would have lost. What does embracing mentorship practically look like? The first step is realizing that you cannot do it on your own, you need to heed counsel, and finally you need a team around you. Don't go to battle alone, embrace mentorship."Embrace mentorship, don't go to battle alone." // Garret BarbushAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with yo

Send us a textOn EP. 129 we are back in Exodus 17 as we talk about what it means to "get out in front." When God calls a man to do something rarely is it ever easy. When you are obedient to God's calling and get out in front of the problem, the enemy will put on a full press attack. Are you battle ready? Are you spiritually, physically, and mentally ready for battle? And who is in your corner? Masculinity takes intentionality men, and it takes an army. You can't do it alone."When God calls a man to do something rarely is it ever easy." // Garret BarbushAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it's time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/MOUNTAIN**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST**We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media f

Send us a textOn EP. 128 we continue the conversation around Moses and restoring masculinity. In order for us to change the culture around us, we have to be pursuing the mission God has called us to. As we see in the life of Moses, the calling often comes with doubt and confusion. When we push through that doubt it turns into a life of obedience. In order to restore masculinity in your own life, you need to push through that process. We need more men pushing through that process to ultimately change a culture."When we push through the doubt, it turns into a life of obedience."// Garret BarbushAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it's time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/MOUNTAIN**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST**We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this o

Send us a textOn EP. 127 we take a look at the life of Moses and what it takes to be a courageous man in a chaotic culture. Moses was a courageous man who committed his life to God and followed God's will. God uniquely calls everyone of us, it's up to YOU to respond in obedience. When we are obedient, God is going to move in supernatural ways."All God wants from us is our obedience."// Garret BarbushAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it's time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/MOUNTAIN**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST**We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men to know God and their purpose by providing tools and training for growth in their faith,

Send us a textOn EP. 126 we are talking about escaping the chaos and busyness of life and seeking solitude. Jesus often withdrew from the chaos, seeking out a quiet place to pray and talk to the Father. A change of pace and a chance of place will give us a change in perspective. As men we desperately want to slow down and get clarity from the Holy Spirit, but we don't know how to do it. Garret breaks down 5 practical tips to help you escape the chaos and find solitude. "Jesus often withdrew from the chaos, seeking out a quiet place to pray and talk to the Father."" // Garret BarbushIf you need an escape from the chaos and are looking for a change of pace and a change of place, check out our next EQ Elite Retreat in North Georgia, Sep 16-18. Find out more at menofiron.org/programs/eq-elite**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST**We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social media feeds, subscribe and rate/review on Apple Podcasts!At Men of Iron we equip men

Send us a textOn EP. 125 Garret shares an impactful story about a once in a lifetime opportunity. It was always a dream of Garret's to go to the Masters, specifically with his dad. When the opportunity finally arrived he was allowing financial circumstances to keep him from pulling the trigger. A great friend and mentor had these words of wisdom, "One of the emotions that you never want to live with is regret." Men, God has birthed dreams in every single one of us. But so often we just sit on those dreams and never act. What Holy Inspired dream is God calling you to act on? Don't live with regret, chase after that dream today!"One of the emotions that you never want to live with is regret." // Garret BarbushAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it's time to climb! >

Send us a textOn EP. 124 Garret continues the conversation on mentorship lessons from Paul. As we read through 2 Timothy 4, we see another charge from Paul to Timothy. Men, following Jesus is the hardest thing you will ever have to commit to, but it's an adventure! Paul gives Timothy 5 lessons to help him in his faith journey. Preach the Word, keep your head up, endure hardship, tell others about Jesus, and go and do the work. This faith journey is never easy, but it's time to get to work. "Following Jesus is the hardest thing you will ever commit to." // Garret BarbushAdventure Awaits! If you are ready to take a step onto the mountain to know God and your purpose we want to talk to you! Click the link below, fill out the form and a representative from Men of Iron will follow up with you on your next steps. Men, it's time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/MOUNTAIN**FULL SHOW NOTES AT MENOFIRON.ORG/PODCAST**We are growing an audience and we need your help. Share this on your social