In this powerful follow-up to the series on biblical masculinity, Chris Hilkin continues unpacking what it means to be a man after God's own heart through the PRIME MEN acrostic. After Jerrad Lopes opens with a heartfelt update and thanks the Dad Tired community for their support, Chris teaches through the next key biblical traits of godly manhood: Intentional, Meek, Enduring, Moral, Empathetic, and Noble. With deep theological insight, biblical references, and real-life application, this episode challenges men to take spiritual leadership seriously—at home, in the church, and in the world.
Bible Passages Mentioned:
- John 8 – Jesus and the woman caught in adultery
- 1 Timothy 3:4-5 – Managing one's family well
- Ephesians 6:4 – Fathers training and instructing children
- Genesis 18:19 – Directing one’s household in the way of the Lord
- Genesis 3:6 – Adam’s passivity in the Garden
- 1 Samuel 3:11 – Eli’s failure to discipline his sons
- Mark 5 – Jesus healing the bleeding woman
- 2 Timothy 1:7 – Spirit of power, love, and self-control
- Proverbs 16:32 – Better to be patient than a warrior
- Philippians 2 – Christ’s humility
- Proverbs 24:16 – The righteous fall seven times but rise again
- 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 – Be strong, courageous, and do everything in love
- Luke 23 – Jesus carrying the cross
- 1 Timothy 4:8 – Godliness has value for all things
- Titus 2:7-8 – Teaching with integrity
- 1 Samuel 15 – Saul's disobedience
- Matthew 4 – Jesus’ temptation
- John 17 – Jesus interceding for his disciples
- Nehemiah 4:14 – Fight for your families
- Philippians 4:8 – Whatever is noble, think about such things
- Proverbs 22:1 – A good name is more desirable than riches
- Micah 6:8 – Do justice, love mercy, walk humbly
- Acts 5 – Ananias and Sapphira
- Joshua 7 – The sin of Achan
- John 18 – Jesus on trial before Pilate
- Isaiah 53:7 – Like a lamb silent before its shearers
- Luke 23:34 – Jesus forgives those who crucified Him
Discussion Questions:
Which of the PRIME MEN traits (Peacemaking, Repentant, Intentional, Meek, Enduring, Moral, Empathetic, Noble) do you most naturally embody, and which one do you struggle with the most? Why?
(Bonus: Print the list and literally highlight where you're strong and where you're bleeding, as suggested in the episode.)
Read Ephesians 6:4. What does it look like for you, specifically, to take spiritual responsibility for your kids? In what ways have you been tempted to hand that role off to someone else?
How have you misunderstood meekness in the past? What would it look like for you to walk in “power under control” this week?
How does your private life reflect your integrity? Are there places in your life where you are “fractioned” or living in two different personas? What does integration look like for you?
In a culture that values comfort and ease, what does it mean to endure like Jesus? How can you practically grow in endurance and perseverance when life gets hard?
