

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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Oct 28, 2025 • 35min
Pete Hegseth, Raising Standards, & "Toxic" Leadership
Pete Hegseth, the United States Secretary of War, recently gave a rousing speech to military leaders in which he demanded that standards be raised. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss elements from that speech and how it relates to being a godly young man. Specific topics include:
The need for confrontation when peace is at stake
What peace DOESN'T mean
Why culture is so important
Why you should never lower the standard for anyone
Rejecting toxic leadership
And much more!
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Oct 21, 2025 • 31min
Baptism: Necessary or Unnecessary?
In this episode, Joe & Will examine baptism from a biblical perspective and discuss whether or not it's necessary. Specific topics include:
Is baptism a work?
Why baptism is a PART of having faith
What do the New Testament conversion stories tell us about baptism?
Objections about baptism
What about the thief on the cross?
And much more!
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Oct 14, 2025 • 25min
Forrest Frank & Accepting Awards/Recognition
Forrest Frank sparked controversy in the entertainment industry for announcing that he wouldn't be attending the Dove Awards or the Grammy Awards because he doesn't believe he should accept an award for something that he believes is for Jesus. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what a godly young man's perspective should be on accepting recognition. Specific topics include:
The reactions to the Forrest Frank controversy
Why having convictions is a good thing
Why godly young men should be careful to avoid hypocrisy when taking stances
Is it okay to pursue greatness and recognition?
Why we have no business exalting ourselves
Avoiding false humility
And much more!
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Oct 7, 2025 • 29min
Erika Kirk & the Question Of Forgiveness
Erika Kirk made headlines when she publicly forgave her husband's shooter, Tyler Robinson. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the biblical principles surrounding forgiveness. Specific topics include:
Should Erika Kirk have forgiven the shooter?
Why our forgiveness is different than God's forgiveness
What God thinks about humans reconciling with each other
What about boundaries?
Should we forgive and forget?
And much more!
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Sep 30, 2025 • 37min
Charlie Kirk: His Life, Death, & Legacy
We just lived through one of the most tragic events and one of the most significant historical events of our lifetime. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and examine his life to discover what lessons godly young men can learn. Specific topics include:
Why did this event affect our nation so much?
Why it's imperative for you to "know your stuff"
The value of open dialogue with people
Why you should emulate Charlie Kirk's priorities and legacy
Why you should never be a "bothsideser"
And much more!
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Sep 23, 2025 • 36min
Masculine Hobbies: Hunting, Sports, Video Games, & More!
Hobbies are an important part of every godly young man's life. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how young men should look at hobbies and examine which hobbies are more masculine than others. Specific topics include:
Is there anything wrong with spending time on hobbies?
What determines which hobbies are better than others
Why some hobbies are more masculine than other hobbies
What hobbies SHOULD you have?
Are video games a legit form of hobby for young men?
Will & Joe's top hobbies they want their sons to get into
And much more!
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Sep 16, 2025 • 38min
Keeping Your Marriage Healthy With Kids
It's one of the most difficult challenges that marriages face: how to keep the flame alive when kids enter the picture! In this episode, Joe & Will discuss 10 things to do to keep your marriage healthy when you have kids. Specific topics include:
Why dating is the "vacation" phase of life
The challenges to your marriage that kids can bring
Why you need to wake up before your kids in the morning
Should date nights be systematized or spontaneous?
Why you have to tell the kids "no" sometimes
And much more!
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Sep 9, 2025 • 34min
Maintaining the Moral High Ground
If you want to be a godly young man, there is a certain moral high ground you must maintain. In this episode Joe & Will discuss the importance of young men making sure they don't give people a reason to doubt their godliness. Specific topics include:
The danger of lust
Why greed can destroy your moral high ground
The danger of anger and why it's not difficult to keep a lid on it
How do you maintain the moral high ground?
Why a low level of spirituality can destroy your moral high ground
And much more!
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Sep 2, 2025 • 33min
How Do You Have a Heart For God?
While our actions as Christians are important, it's critical that we also have a heart that truly seeks God and desires to please Him. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss various ways godly young men can work on having a heart for God. Specific topics include:
What does it mean to have a heart for God?
Why you must confront your own sinfulness
How much should you be in the Word?
How often should you be worshiping through the week?
Why studying apologetics and theology will help you to have a heart for God
And 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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