

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!
Episodes
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Apr 25, 2023 • 39min
Communication Skills
Communication skills are one of the most important elements to being successful in everyday life. In this epsiode, Joe & Will discuss why the ability to communicate well should be a priority for godly young men and what good communication practically looks like. Topics for this week's episode include:
How communication is valuable in business, relationships, and with God
The ability to articulate your emotions
The ability to discuss tough/difficult subjects
The ability to speak with confidence & charisma
Self awareness
Practical "Do's & Don't's" of communication
And so much more!
For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Apr 18, 2023 • 34min
Don't Disrespect Your Parents
Culture tells young people that they're supposed to hate their parents when they hit their teenage years. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why for godly young men, that should NOT be the case and why it's so important for young men to respect and honor their parents. Topics for this episode include:
Culture's view of teenagers and parents
Why did God give us parents?
Understanding the hierarchal structure that God put in place
Rejecting parental authority = rejecting God
How we should treat our parents
And so much more!
For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Apr 11, 2023 • 37min
Evangelism Isn't Optional
"Yeah, sure, evangelism is important, but can't that wait until I'm older? Isn't evangelism for the minister or a missionary?" In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why evangelism isn't just for older Christians or missionaries and how to overcome the mental obstacles to evangelism. Topics for this week's episode include:
Why does evangelism matter so much?
Mission trips/door-knocking vs. personal, everyday evangelism
A prerequisite for being an effective evangelist
7 mental obstacles to overcome for evangelism
Where do we go from here?
And so much more!
For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Apr 4, 2023 • 31min
Care About Your Appearance
Should guys care about their appearance? Should guys care about how they present themselves? While some might suggest otherwise, in this episode of the GYM podcast, Joe & Will discuss why a godly young man should care about the way they appear and present themselves. Topics for this week's episode include:
ONLY caring about your external appearance is not godly
Why caring about the way you look is not always a "pride" issue
Do you want to be taken seriously or not?
Why your appearance affects your self-image
Why young men should care about the "small things"
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Mar 28, 2023 • 35min
Dealing With Lust
The battle against lust is a battle that every young man fights just about every day. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why young men must commit to fighting lust and how to practically fight against lust in everyday life. Topics for this week's episode include:
Why lust is so much harder to deal with in today's culture
Practicing eye bouncing
Avoiding places that promote lust
Why you shouldn't follow Instagram models
Get off Tik Tok
Taking the way of escape
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Mar 21, 2023 • 36min
Conquer Your Mornings
Ever feel aimless with your days? Do you feel like you're constantly "chasing the day"? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why godly young men should aim to conquer their mornings by getting up early and using them productively rather than wasting them. Topics for this episode include:
Why you need to set the tone for the day
Rhythm replaces strength
Why making your bed matters
The importance of not wasting your morning
Keep your phone out of your bedroom
Early bird or night owl?
What gets you out of bed in the morning?
And much more!
For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Mar 14, 2023 • 38min
How to Study the Bible
Most people know that they should study the Bible, but so many of them simply don't know how to do it. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how exactly we should study the Bible, and also why godly young men should study deeper in the first place. Topics for this episode include:
Reading can be a great place to start, but what's next?
Why do I even need to study deeper?
The problems with ONLY topical Bible study
The argument for exegetical Bible study
How to study exegetically
Do I have to understand the Greek?
Personal tips/advice
And much more!
For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Mar 7, 2023 • 28min
Should You Chase Your Dreams?
Young people nowadays are constantly told to chase their dreams. Culture, social media, and Hollywood feed the mindset of chase your dreams culture. In this episode, Joe & Will seek to address that very concept. Should godly young men chase their dreams? Topics for this episode include:
Dreams are called dreams for a reason
Being grounded in reality
Why young men should get a job
Why do some people make more money than others?
The importance of being dependable in your work
You work attitude and how opportunities will be created
Appreciating the grind
And so much more!
For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Feb 28, 2023 • 28min
Working Hard Isn't for Losers
Working hard? Surely that must be for suckers or for people who don't have any other option, right? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how critical it is for young men to learn how to work hard. Topics for this episode include:
YouTube star culture
Providing for the family is not your wife's job
How working hard helps you be in tune with reality
The economic value of hard work
What the Bible says about hard work
5 reasons why it's important for men to work hard
And much more!
For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Feb 21, 2023 • 32min
Worship & Church Etiquette
In this episode, Joe & Will lay out how young men can step up in worship and in their congregations. While many young men are content to just show up to church, God demands and expects a great deal more. Topics from this episode include:
Why singing out is important
How to center your mind during the Lord's Supper
Should young men partake in contribution?
Ways to step up outside of worship
The danger of treating church as unimportant
And much more!
For more, visit www.focuspress.org