

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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Dec 9, 2025 • 36min
Kelsea Ballerini & The Lie of Feminism
Kelsea Ballerini’s new song I Sit In Parks is an insight into why feminism has always been a lie. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss feminism and why the tide is turning against it. Specific topics include:
The history of feminism
What wave of feminism has had the most impact?
Analyzing Kelsea Ballerini’s song
Call Her Daddy and Taylor Swift
Why is feminism a lie?
Why women actually do need men
And much more!
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Dec 2, 2025 • 33min
Avoid These Types of Girls
In your interactions with girls, there are just certain types of girls that you should avoid. In this episode, Joe & Will give a list of 10 types of girls to avoid when it comes to girlfriend/wife material. Specific topics include:
The Instagram Influencer
Should you pursue someone who's perpetually flirtatious?
Why you should avoid the "tough" girls
The type of girl that American society is pushing
The most appealing version of a girl you should avoid
And much more!
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Nov 25, 2025 • 26min
Thanksgiving Episode!!
In this special, Thanksgiving edition of the GYM Podcast, Will and Joe spend some time discussing the concepts of gratitude and giving and have some fun at the end of the episode. Specific topics include:
Why your giving needs to be driven by gratitude
Why you need to be giving if you're making money
Do we have to give 10%?
What about "give until it hurts"?
How you can give other ways
A fun Thanksgiving segment
And much more!
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Nov 18, 2025 • 40min
PART TWO - 20 Rules for Masculinity: Agree or Disagree?
In this episode, Joe & Will are back again to cover the last 10 rules for healthy masculinity from Men of the Future by Mark Granza. Joe & Will discuss the final 10 rules and whether or not they agree or disagree. Specific topics include:
Should you know all your parents' flaws?
Should guys have any feminine traits?
Why you should never try to make anyone feel sorry for you
Should you pray for hardships?
How do you turn the other cheek?
And much more!
LINK: https://im1776.com/20-rules-for-masculinity/
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Nov 11, 2025 • 40min
PART ONE - 20 Rules for Masculinity: Agree or Disagree?
In this episode, Joe & Will examine an article entitled Men of the Future by Mark Granza in which he lists 20 rules for healthy masculinity. Joe & Will discuss the first 10 rules and whether or not they agree. Specific topics include:
Phone calls vs. texting
Should you judge someone based off their political opinions?
Should you read self-help books?
Is crying a masculine thing to do?
Why you should stop trying to be funny all the time
LINK: https://im1776.com/20-rules-for-masculinity/
And much more!
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Nov 4, 2025 • 34min
The Do's & Don't's Of Traveling & Vacations
The ability to travel and see the world is such a blessing from God. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss travel etiquette and gives some tips and advice for how to be a good traveler. Specific topics include:
Should you budget for travel or not?
The WORST type of person to be while traveling
Why you shouldn't comment on the price of everything
Why you shouldn't be 100% "Wing-it" mode
How to make special moments with your family
And 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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