

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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May 14, 2024 • 29min
Don't Be THAT Guy
There's certain characteristics that all godly young men just need to avoid. In this episode, Joe & Will list 10 different versions of "THAT" guy that you don't want to be. Specific topics include:
The Tryhard guy
The Wheelhouse guy
The "Actually" guy
The One-Up Guy
Mr. Look at Me guy
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

May 7, 2024 • 31min
Find an Accountability Partner
Accountability is so crucial for guys being successful in life. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the value of accountability and why every guy needs to know what to look for in an accountability partner. Specific topics include:
Why accountability is important for guys
Why your wife/girlfriend shouldn't be your (only) accountability partner
Some biblical examples of accountability
How to choose an accountability partner
Why your accountability partner should be better than you in some way
How to be a good accountability partner
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Apr 30, 2024 • 30min
The Modesty Problem
With summer just around the corner, it is absolutely immodesty season. In this episode, Will & Joe navigate some difficult territory and answer some challenging questions regarding dressing modestly. Specific topics include:
Are men's modesty and women's modesty equal?
Is it a guy's responsibility or the girl's?
Immodesty as a stumbling block
Does God give us a standard for what's modest/immodest?
Modesty pitfalls for guys to avoid
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Apr 16, 2024 • 27min
How to Handle Being Directionless
So many young men these days struggle with being directionless and aimlessness. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how to handle this feeling and what you can do about it. Specific topics include:
What causes so many young men to feel directionless?
Fear of the unknown and fear of failure
The crucial role that parents play in a young man's direction
Knowing your values and missions
The balance of chasing your passions without being unrealistic
Move your feet
And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Apr 9, 2024 • 35min
Spending Time With God
Spending time with God is the one of the most important things a young man can do, but so many don't know how. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how to practically spend time with God and what that should look like. Specific topics include:
Why you have to have a plan to spend your time
The importance of intentionality, prioritization, and consistency
Getting past the weirdness/awkwardness of prayer
Helpful tips for prayer
What about Bible reading?
Helpful tips for Bible reading
And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Apr 2, 2024 • 31min
Top 5 Lessons We Want to Teach Our Daughters
Raising daughters is a great deal different than raising sons. In this episode, Joe & Will each list the top 5 things they want to pass on to their daughters. Specific topics include:
Why modesty matters
Being a true, genuine friend
Why the world is wrong about a girl's #1 commodity
Is being submissive weak?
Is being a stay at home wife lazy?
Appreciating the value and worth God sees in us
And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Mar 26, 2024 • 31min
Top 5 Lessons We Want to Teach Our Sons
Raising sons can be intimidating and overwhelming. In this episode, Joe & Will both list the top 5 things they want to teach their sons. Specific topics include:
Progress over perfection
Why being a flake is a bad character trait
Sexual fulfillment found in marriage
Why the little things matter
Leading with a generational mindset as a father
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Mar 19, 2024 • 38min
Dealing With Old People
Old people are just the worst, aren't they? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the way younger people should view and treat older people. Specific topics include:
The generational gap
How young people contribute to the problem
How old people contribute to the problem
An aversion to tradition vs. change
General avoidance of conversation/mentoring
Why Godly Young Men MUST respect older people
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Mar 12, 2024 • 33min
The Problems With Orthodoxy
Why are so many young men leaving the church of Christ and choosing orthodoxy? In this episode, Joe & Will dive into this question and discuss what the church can learn from Orthodoxy's appeal to young men. Specific topics include:
What is Orthodoxy?
Why Orthodoxy appeals to young men
The expectations and challenges that Orthodoxy provides
A man's desire to be a part of something important
What the church of Christ can learn from this
And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Mar 5, 2024 • 36min
Do Guys Have Insecurities?
Is it common for guys to have insecurities or is that just an issue for girls? In this episode, Joe & Will take on the topic of insecurities and answer a ton of questions surrounding how guys should handle them. Specific topics include:
Common areas of insecurities for guys
Various causes of insecurities for guys
Playing the comparison game
Is it true that everyone has insecurities?
Are insecurities sinful?
How do you overcome insecurities?
Developing a plan to overcome insecurities
The proper spiritual perspective
And much more! For more info, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast