

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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Jun 5, 2024 • 30min
Healthy vs. Unhealthy Motivations
Almost all guys are motivated by one thing or another. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what are unhealthy and healthy things to be motivated by. Specific topics include:
Is it good or bad to be motivated by guilt?
Is fear a healthy motivation?
The "chip on your shoulder" mentality
The problem with always doing things for other people
Pride & arrogance as a motivation
What is a healthy motivation?
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

May 28, 2024 • 30min
The Problem With Momma's Boys
Is being a momma's boy a good thing or a bad thing? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss all the problems godly young man can have by being momma's boys. Specific topics include:
The role of the father in shaping sons
How being a momma's boy can hurt your marriage
What being a momma's boy IS & ISN'T
What does it look like to be a momma's boy?
How you can get over being a momma's boy
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

May 21, 2024 • 35min
Job Interview Skills & Resume Writing
Every godly young man will get to fill out their resume and sit through a job interview at least once in their life. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the do's and don't's of resume writing and interviewing for a job. Specific topics include:
Being honest on your resume
What do you need to add to your resume?
What time should you arrive for your interview?
Your posture and attire for your interview
What job interviewers are looking for
And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

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


