

The Godly Young Men Podcast
Focus Press
The G.Y.M. (Godly Young Men) podcast is for young men ages 15-25 who are desiring to be stronger men of God. This podcast deals with the spiritual side of being a godly young man as well as the practical side. Episode topics will address the importance of working out, developing godly confidence, how to pick a career, striving for greatness, biblical masculinity, and so much more!
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Aug 26, 2025 • 31min
Taking Extreme Ownership Of Your Life
So many people go through life just making excuses or blaming others for their problems. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the concept of taking ownership over all areas of a godly young man's life. Specific topics include:
Controlling what you can control
Why you have to start with taking ownership of your self
How do you take ownership within your family?
Taking ownership of your faith
What things you should NEVER complain about
And much more!
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Aug 19, 2025 • 34min
Life's Busyness: How Do We Handle It?
It seems like society is only getting busier and busier. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how godly young men can navigate the busyness of life when there's so much to balance. Specific topics include:
Is it a good or bad thing that society is busier now than ever?
How to prioritize your life
The importance of dialing in during your work time
Should you be future-focused or present-focused?
Why you should make time for fun
And much more!
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Aug 12, 2025 • 38min
Scottie Scheffler & Finding Fulfillment in Life
World #1 golfer Scottie Scheffler recently made headlines with a press conference answer he gave ahead of the Open Championship. In this episode, Joe & Will dissect what Scottie said about fatherhood, finding fufillment in your job, and much more. Specific topics include:
Why Scottie is a different kind of athlete than what we're used to
The never-ending rut of chasing "the next thing"
Why Skip Bayless was wrong about Scottie Scheffler
Addressing Tom Brady's response to Scottie Scheffler
Should you find fulfillment in your job?
And much more!
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Aug 5, 2025 • 27min
Do's & Don't's: Common Courtesies For Young Men
There's a lot of things in life that are just common courtesies. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss different areas of life where young men should be mindful of what to do and not to do. Specific topics include:
Why you must look people in the eyes
Do's & Don't's for mealtimes
Standing while shaking hands
What do do with your phone at meal time
And much more!
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Jul 29, 2025 • 45min
Marrying Young: Smart or Stupid Move?
Young men are getting married later and later in life. The average age for first marriage for men is 30.2 years of age. In this episode, Joe & Will are joined by special guest Joshua Carroll to discuss if marrying young is a good idea or not. Specific topics include:
Why are people getting married so much later in life?
What are the pros for marrying young?
The sexual temptation component to consider
What are the pros for marrying older?
How do you know if you're ready for marriage?
How much money should you have in your bank account?
And much more!
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Jul 22, 2025 • 25min
10 Things NOT To Do In Your Marriage
In this episode, Joe and Will dive into 10 things that godly young men must absolutely NOT do in their marriage, if they desire a strong, healthy relationship. Specific topics include:
Comparing your wife to other people
How you act when you come home from work
Should you have other female friends?
Sacrificing your marriage for the sake of your kids
Letting yourself go in marriage
And much more!
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Jul 15, 2025 • 25min
10 Things TO DO In Your Marriage
In this episode, Joe & Will list 10 things that godly young men should look to do in their marriage to set themselves up for a better marriage. Specific topics include:
Should you share your emotions with your wife?
What about your wife's love language?
Setting goals as a couple
Being adventurous together
How much should you communicate?
And much more!
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Jul 8, 2025 • 34min
Should You Pursue Mission Work?
It's common for young people in the church to feel a pull towards the mission field. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the pros and cons of mission work and what godly young men should consider regarding being a missionary. Specific topics include:
Should you feel guilty for not doing mission work?
Why mission work is not for everyone
The good and bad of short term mission work
What about long-term mission work?
The balance of mission work and discipling your own family
And much more!
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Jul 1, 2025 • 33min
Social Activism: Should We Get Involved?
Social activism has risen in the public consciousness over the last decade. Young people especially are typically more socially conscious than older people. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss several principles regarding social activism. Specific topics include:
The role celebrity idolatry plays in social activism
Why does activism appeal to young people?
Why slacktivism isn't legitimate
Can a Christian get involved in a protest?
Replacing spiritual activism with social activism
And much more!
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Jun 24, 2025 • 34min
How To Be a Good Sibling
So many adults really struggle to get along with their siblings later in life. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss various ways for godly young men to focus on improving their relationship with their siblings. Specific topics include:
The pitfalls of poor relationships with your adult siblings
Putting your siblings down to be cool
Looking for ways to create bonds with your siblings
Advice for older siblings to younger siblings
Advice for younger siblings to older siblings
And much more!
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