The Godly Young Men Podcast

Far too many young men are wrapped up in thinking about themselves and their problems. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the various cards that young men can play that are simply unbecoming of godly young men. Specific topics include: The victim mentality card The "Leaning into bad character traits" card Is insecurity wrong? Unattainable Image Syndrome "Nobody cares. Work harder." And much more! For more info, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Mental health has been a focal point in our society in recent years. In this episode, Joe & Will tackle the tough subject of mental health and what a godly young man's perspective on it should be whether he's struggling with it or not. Specific topics include: How 21 Pilots, Mac Miller, Logic, NF, and others influenced the mental health discussion What causes mental health struggles? Why mental health struggles cannot define you The root of depression The root of anxiety Why finding community is essential to good mental health And much more! For more info, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Guys, young and old alike these days, are altogether unserious. There's not many young men specifically who take themselves seriously. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why godly young men must take themselves seriously and how to do so. Specific topics include: Why is being "unserious" a problem? How chasing fun and youthfulness leads to "unseriousness" Why refusing to take risks and achieve difficult things leads to "unseriousness" Why godly young men should put an end to all self-deprecating humor Why godly young men should scale back on being a perpetual kid And so much more! For more info, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Social media is a part of our world whether we like it or not. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how godly young men should handle themselves on social media and what pitfalls to avoid. Specific topics include: Don't have an alternate identity online Stop caring so much what other people think Be careful how you interact with girls online Should we download TikTok? What about Instagram, Snapchat, etc.? And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Money makes the world go round as they say... how should godly young men view money? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why godly young men must have a proper relationship with money and how to be financially responsible. Topics include: Is it wrong to want money? The problem with chasing money for status Where the Bible speaks positively about wealth Learning to keep a budget Saving & investing Legitimate spending vs. frivolous spending Why a godly young man MUST be financially responsible And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

At this point, it's almost impossible to not know who Andrew Tate is. In this episode, Joe & Will examine Andrew Tate's 10 rules for life in order to determine where Andrew Tate is right and where he's wrong. Topics include: Is Andrew Tate right about anything? Embrace suffering Be competitive Is outworking everyone even possible? Honoring your ancestors The MAJOR flaw in Andrew Tate's 10 rules And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Reading is a lost art almost completely among young men today. In this episode, Joe & Will make the case that reading books of all genres should be an integral part of a godly young man's life. Topics for this episode include: Why reading makes you smarter Why reading improves your communication abilities Why reading expands your attention span Why reading helps with your Bible study Tips for getting started Will & Joe's top books from each genre And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Many young men are left clueless about what it looks like to actually be a gentleman. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why godly young men should strive to be gentlemen and what exactly that looks like. Topics include: "The Jerk" Andrew Tate Syndrome "Mr. Desperate" Why maturity is preferable to being a goofball How to be a gentleman Doting without spoiling And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Dating typically goes completely unquestioned both in culture and in the church. In this episode, Joe & Will examine the modern practice of dating to consider the problems with it and to discuss if there is a better way of finding a potential spouse. Topics for the episode include: What's the purpose of dating? What are the problems with dating? Why dating gives ample opportunity to give in to temptation Unrealistic relationship expectations Why godly young men should look for something different What "intentional dating" looks like And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

The greatest threat to being the type of man God wants us to be is without a doubt the threat of pornography. We live in a world where porn is only getting easier and easier to access and become addicted to. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how you can break free from pornography, whether you're struggling with just occasional use, or a full-fledged addiction. Topics for this episode include: Behavioral methods such as software filters & accountability partners Knowing and avoiding your triggers How do you know if you're truly addicted? Why porn is not the problem, but actually a symptom of the problem Why do so many young men run to porn? And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast