The Godly Young Men Podcast

It's natural for men to want to feel productive. In our high-output society though, can we sometimes take productivity and time optimization too far? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the balance between being productive and wasting time. Specific topics include: How lack of intentionality leads to waste The important vs. the urgent Do we always HAVE to be productive? How do you know when you have too much free time? And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Managing your thoughts can be one of the most difficult things we do. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how godly young men can go about protecting their thoughts. Specific topics include: Should you just ignore your thoughts? Reframing your thoughts Running towards something, instead of away from something Protecting your thoughts from lust Protecting your thoughts from general negativity And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

In a textbook Godly Young Men Podcast episode, Joe & Will discuss what Aaron Renn calls the 10 pillars of healthy masculinity. Specific topics include: Why knowing who you are is the first step What being virtuous means in the context of masculinity The difference between knowledge and wisdom Why men need relationships with other men The value of family for healthy masculinity And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

In this episode, Joe & Will look back on their past 10-15 years and each give a top 5 list of things they wish they had learned at an earlier age. Specific topics include: Applying yourself during your schooling years The importance of a solid gym routine Developing a prayer/Bible study routine Putting your phone down at night The value of a good night's rest And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Despite living in the most connected society of all time, loneliness is at epidemic levels right now. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss various ways that godly young men can combat loneliness. Specific topics include: Why you can't microwave a close friendship Is loneliness normal? How much should we prioritize online friends? Why being in nature actually helps with loneliness Why you shouldn't compromise in your friend choices The difference between being alone and being lonely And much more! For more info, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Being a man is pretty highly frowned upon these days. Men are belittled, ridiculed, and pretty much treated as the lowest class of citizen by the media. In this episode, Joe & Will remind godly young men why it's absolutely great to be a man. Specific topics include: The all-out assault on men and why Why men are giving up responsibility when they receive no privilege Being the stronger vessel The privilege of leadership How decision-making is out of style Guys' hobbies vs. girls' hobbies And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Every godly young man should know the do's and don't's of eating out at a restaurant. In this not quite as serious episode, Joe & Will go through their list of things that godly young men should know about restaurant etiquette. Specific topics include: Being kind to the waiter/waitress Why you should never comment on the price of the meal If someone else is paying, how expensive should you order? How much should you tip? Why you should never be the first to sit in a large party Why you should always wait for others' food to arrive before eating And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Let's face it. Pre-marital sex is painted in such an enticing light everywhere we turn in the culture today. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why this is one of the most challenging temptations a young man will face and why it's wrong beyond just "because the Bible says so." Specific topics include: How the church treats sex as taboo 6 reasons why pre-marital sex is wrong How pre-marital sex ignores commitment The problem with getting privileges without responsibility How far can you go with your girlfriend? A few words of advice And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

We live in a world where being anti-capitalism is growing more and more popular among young people. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the details of capitalism and socialism and which economic structure godly young men should lean towards. Specific topics include: What is capitalism and what is socialism? The 6 pillars of capitalism The false idea of complete and total equality Does the Bible favor capitalism or socialism? Crony capitalism and why it's a problem Were the early Christians socialist? And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Should you chase something that might be idealistic? Or settle for mediocrity? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss whether or not striving for greatness in everything we do as godly young men is too idealistic and not worth trying. Specific topics include: What's the alternative to chasing the ideal? Brokenness culture Making the perfect the enemy of the good Giving yourself grace vs. making excuses Complacency vs. contentment And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast