BetterMan Podcast

The work you are doing right now is meaningful. Don't wait till you are out of college, promoted, making a certain amount, or owning a certain title to believe that what you do matters. Aligning our view of work to God's view allows us to creatively express God's design. Competency and mastery in our craft is often an effective way to influence others and create opportunities for gospel conversations.

Darin Kinder, a survivor of the 9/11 terrorist attack, shares his story of witnessing God's goodness and protection on that terrible day. The podcast explores his experience during the attacks, his role as a secret service agent, and the importance of finding strength and support in challenging times.

What do we hear about ourselves?  The culture pounds us with unhelpful views of ourselves.    What if we believed what God says about us?  What does He say? Listen in! Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here.

There is a generational gap in the Church.   How do we fix it? What is our next step?   Men, we must pursue cross-generational relationships!

We need to initiate conversations with kids about the dangers of pornography.   Kristen's new book 'Good Pictures Bad Pictures' and her organization, Defend Young Minds, provide comfortable yet insightful resources for adults, especially parents, to engage children.     Website/Books: www.defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DefendYM/ Instagram: @defendyoungminds Twitter: @defendYM  

Exploring the battle for our attention, the impact of attention on our hearts and behavior, choosing desires aligned with Christ, conducting a personal audit, and the impact of attention on relationships and masculinity.

What does it look like to do the right thing, but experience opposition and personal attacks?  Marvin talks about his upbringing and challenging experience launching the Watermark South Dallas campus as lead pastor. Despite his difficult experience, Marvin has forged a strong community that he heavily depends on and is essential to be able to keep going. Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here.

Is it possible to reconcile theology, reality, and suffering? Life experiences can change our lives drastically but also create an opportunity to know God deeper and grow in our faith. No matter the doubts, frustrations, or emotions, his promises remain the same; we can bring anything and everything to God and He will use that for our good.

Aaron Born, part of the Senior Leadership Team of Victory Church in Atlanta, discusses men's ministry, the generational shift in the church, and his journey from the Marines to managing a nightclub security business to answering his call-to-ministry. Topics include experiencing 9/11 in Marine Corps Boot Camp, finding community and purpose in the nightclub scene, changing perceptions of masculinity, the shift to house churches, and the power of personal stories and the Holy Spirit's guidance.

The last episode was about receiving hype. This episode is about receiving unwarranted hate/discouragement. What strategies can we take to not let hate discourage us? Don't assume their motives, pray for your detractors often, and recognize that some of the pain they're transferring is coming from an unresolved place of hurt. When it comes to feedback, don't internalize one-off comments and consider it as authoritative as God's word. Sometimes, we just have different preferences and that's okay. Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here.