The Godly Young Men Podcast

A lot can be said about the importance of being a leader. In this episode, Joe and Will focus on the harm that can come to young men who choose to be followers among their peers. Specific topics include: How lives can be ruined by following How do you be someone worth following? Why you should trust your judgment around your peers The importance of being a tone setter And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

One of the most important concepts for young men to understand is the concept of love. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss understanding love as a choice and not an emotion and why that's important. Specific topics include: The difference between love and infatuation Why is emotion-based love problematic? How emotion-based love opens the door for adultery How emotion-based love leaves divorce as an option Is there such a thing as falling in love? And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

What are some things that godly young men MUST HAVE before they get married? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss that very question and examine some questions surrounding being ready for marriage. Specific topics include: Why having your own faith is a necessity before marriage How important is a strong support system in your marriage? How to build your own sense of self The importance of knowing your own vision for yourself and your family What does all of this take? Why you have to be okay with delayed gratification And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

In this holiday episode, Joe & Will discuss the value for godly young men in celebrating traditions over the holidays. Specific topics include: Should Christians celebrate holidays? The strong family emphasis around the holidays The time for reflection and gratitude that the holidays provide Why you shouldn't be the anti-tradition guy Will & Joe's top 3 favorite holiday traditions And more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Entrepreneurship is on a lot of young men's minds in our current economy. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the pros and cons of starting your own business. Specific topics include: Pursuing your passion within your own business What are the benefits of starting your own business? Why starting your own business is about a meritocracy Why starting your own business is not for everyone Saying goodbye to the 40-hour workweek Where to start with starting your own business Why you need to specialize in something And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

One bad decision can affect a young man's life in the worst ways imaginable. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the 5 big ways that young men can destroy their lives. Specific topics include: How bad decisions with girls can destroy your life The decisions you make with girls before and after marriage How the wrong view of money can affect your life What kind of vices can destroy your life How not taking yourself seriously can destroy your life And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

There is almost nothing that defines a man more than his strength. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the four different types of strength and how godly young men can learn to develop them. Specific topics include: Is it okay to view weakness negatively? Why physical strength matters Why you need to be able to do things that are mentally difficult What is emotional strength? The need to effectively communicate your emotions Why men must have moral strength How to work on developing the 4 types of strength And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org

Materialism and greed can be a huge problem for young men. In this episode, Joe & Will tackle the discussion of how much can you enjoy your wealth without it falling into materialism. Specific topics include: Is it wrong for guys to compare their wealth to other guys? Is it wrong to pursue wealth to buy nice things? When does it turn into materialism? 3 principles about pursuing wealth and materialism Why your happiness and self-worth can't be dependent on it And much more!

Maintaining a healthy prayer life can be one of the most difficult spiritual challenges for godly young men. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the ins and outs of having a solid prayer life. Specific topics include: Approaching God casually vs. reverently What should your prayers include? Intentional prayer vs. constant prayer How long should you pray for? What does "pray without ceasing" actually mean? What if you're too busy to pray? And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast  

In this episode, Joe & Will each list the top 7 most impactful books they've ever read and why these books make their list. Specific topics include: The book that got Joe into reading The book that gave Will a solid foundation for his faith 2 books that shaped Will & Joe's perspective on marriage The book that helped shape Will's view of God The book that helped change Joe's perspective on church 2 books about daily productivity And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast