The Godly Young Men Podcast

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

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  

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

Risk-taking is usually looked at as a common, masculine trait. Is taking risks inherently stupid or are there times in life when taking risks is what a godly young man should do? Joe & Will answer that question in this episode. Specific topics include: How risky should we physically be with our bodies? Skydiving, motorcycles, snowmobiling, etc. How much risk should you take when pursuing a girl? Should you play it safe or take risks in your career? Finances - Is debt a bad risk to take? Investments, crypto, and real estate Joe & Will's 5 principles for taking risks And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Society has plenty of incorrect opinions on what it means to be masculine. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what stereotypically masculine things actually are healthy for young men to do. Specific topics include: The fake versions of masculinity Why certain masculinity stereotypes are healthy Lifting weights Playing sports Hunting & fishing Fixing things How these activities build your self esteem as a man And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Not everyone is blessed with an available father, either physically or emotionally. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how to handle situations where your father is not the man he should be. Specific topics include: The impacts of a physically unavailable father What do we mean by an emotionally unavailable father? How your view of your earthly father affects your view of your Heavenly Father How to have tough discussions with your dad Striving to be a better dad than your father was to you A word to the fathers... And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast  

Public speaking is a skill that is immensely valuable to all young men. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the technical side of public speaking as well as the details of preaching sermons. Specific topics include: Dynamics of public speaking Voice inflection, posture, eye contact, hand gestures, etc. Why the dynamics matter What about preaching sermons? The ins and outs of preaching a sermon The content of a sermon: topical vs. textual Will & Joe's most embarrassing preaching stories And so much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Contrary to what may be popular opinion, every Christian young man should not make being a preacher their aim. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why that is and how to know if being a preacher is for you. Specific topics include: Why every young man shouldn't be a preacher The immaturity problem Using ministry as a backup plan Questions to ask yourself if you're thinking of preaching Do we have a preacher crisis? What about tentmaking? And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Far too many young men don't put any thought into their participation in worship. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how godly young men can commit to increasing their participation in worship. Specific topics include:   How to increase your FOCUS during worship Focusing during singing, prayer, Lord's supper, and sermon How to increase your PARTICIPATION in worship Why you have to sing out What to think about during the Lord's supper How to increase your ROLE in worship And much more! For more info, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

There's no denying that the church has an eldership crisis. In the first episode of 2024, Joe & Will discuss why all godly young men should make being an elder a goal worth striving for. Specific topics include: Are elders the spiritually elite of the church? Why are elders so important? Examining the eldership qualifications The "faithful kids" debate What can you be doing RIGHT NOW? And so much more! For more info, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast