The Godly Young Men 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

A reputation is one of the most important things a godly young man will ever have. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the importance of reputation and focus on how to build a good reputation. Specific topics include: What your reputation can affect What the Bible has to say about reputation Traits you need to build a good reputation How fast you can lose your reputation Various reputations to avoid And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Almost no one likes the word "budget." But in this episode, Joe & Will discuss the nuts and bolts of budgeting, and why being intentional with your money is what godly young men should do. Specific topics include: Why does how you handle your money matter? Why you MUST plan for your family's future A step by step discussion on how to do a budget The difference in fixed costs and variable costs What is a surplus vs. a deficit? What happens if you're not intentional with your money And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast  

Testosterone is declining rapidly among young men during today's times. In this episode, Joe & Will tackle the subject of building testosterone in men and why it's important. Specific topics include: The testosterone crisis Why does this even matter? True masculinity vs. the world's version Signs of low testosterone Various ways to build testosterone The importance of sunlight, sleep, exercise, and other things How to reduce stress And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

The concept of truth is completely under attack in our society today. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss postmodernism and whether or not truth is relative or objective. Specific topics include: What is postmodernism? Does there have to be an objective standard of truth? Where does this leave us as a society? What does the Bible say? Ways this can impact your faith How postmodernism can lead you to question Jesus Christ And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

While we should never be rude or unkind to anyone, there are just certain types of people that godly young men should avoid. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss these types of people and why we should avoid them. Specific topics include: Is this being too judgmental? Character-defining traits Avoiding the bad boy Avoiding stupid people Avoiding Mr. Gossip Avoiding the boundary pusher And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org

Everywhere you look, our society is accepting and even praising mediocrity. In this episode, Joe & Will examine this issue and discuss why godly young men should strive for greatness and excellence rather than just settling for being mediocre. Specific topics include: Where you see mediocrity on social media Accepting mediocrity in academics How mediocrity relates to society disincentivizing capitalism Where you see mediocrity on a personal & individual level Being intentional with every hour of your life What can you practically do to not accept mediocrity? And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Modern-day society tries to convince guys to take shortcuts in a lot of crucial areas. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why shortcuts don't work and why godly young men should avoid even trying them. Specific topics include: Why shortcuts can be so tempting Different areas of life that offer shortcuts How dopamine addiction fuels our impatience How shortcuts can cause you to look down on hard work Why the process matters more than the result Why you respect yourself more when you don't take shortcuts And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast