The Godly Young Men 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

Many young men are far more interested in and knowledgeable about sci-fi, Marvel, or video games than they are about what's going on in politics or culture. In this episode, Will and special guest host Reese Harrub discuss why young men SHOULD care about politics and the culture. Topics for this episode include: Why politics and culture are inherently related Does God want you to care about politics? How being plugged in to the culture helps you to lead your family How politics affects various aspects of our lives Will & Reese's top 3 patriotic movies And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Friends can make or break you. For young men, choosing the right friends can have a huge impact on whether or not you stay faithful to God. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what to look for in friends and how you can be the right friend for someone else. Topics for this episode include: Why you need guy-guy friendships What makes a good friend? Look for someone who challenges you to be better Look for someone with whom you can discuss difficult subjects Watch out for "Yes men" Watch out for "convenient" friends And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Our worldly culture gives young men all kinds of bad advice regarding what to look for in a wife. In this episode, Joe, Will, and special guest Luke Harrub discuss what godly young men should prioritize in seeking out a godly wife. Topics for this episode include: "Wife material" according to society Be wary of the checklist mentality What godly young men should look for in a wife The difference between flaunting yourself and presenting yourself well The importance of a moldable heart And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

"What do you want to do with your life?" "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Young men are inundated with questions like this all the time. In this episode, Joe & Will tackle the importance of choosing the right career, and what young men need to know and be prepared for. Topics for the episode include: College vs. the workforce Blue collar vs. white collar jobs What are you looking for in a job? The reasons why certain jobs make more money Why to not jump ship constantly The importance of diversifying Traits/attributes to master now And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

There are many things young people can be involved in that might not be categorized as sins... but are still unwise nonetheless. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss a few of these "youthful vices" and examine the problems with each. Topics include: Why some things can still be unwise even if they aren't "sins" Tattoos Vaping Gaming Phone Addiction Virtual Promiscuity And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Young people have heard hundreds of lessons on peer pressure and temptation... yet more and more young men are giving in to it without thinking twice. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss in depth how godly young men can fight to overcome temptation. Topics for this episode include: Being aware of what actually tempts you Don't put yourself in tempting situations Prom? Swim parties? Being alone with your girlfriend? Unlimited phone access? How do you get out of temptation? You have to decide that you're going to fight it And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Are sports just a frivolous hobby? Aren't they basically the same thing as video games? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why sports are so important for godly young men to be involved in and what larger life lessons they teach young men. Topics for this episode include: Why sports and video games aren't two equivalent hobbies Learning how to win and how to lose Work ethic in sports Pushing your limits in sports Teamwork in sports And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast