Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

Dan Wobschall has been in sexual addiction ministry since 2012 and joined the team at Be Broken Ministries in 2015 where he currently serves as Director Gateway to Freedom. Dan is the currently Executive Director for BoldPath Life Strategies. He is a sexual addiction recovery coach for men, has been a contributor to the Covenant Eyes blogging team, and worked with them at a few Covenant Eyes events. This article from Covenant Eyes includes a self-assessment. Self-Assessment - "Am I a Sex Addict?" Private Sex Addiction Self-Assessment www.bebroken.com Dan@Bebroken.com Gateway to Freedom workshop Boots on the Ground: Take the assessment above. How do you score? www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Why it is Bad???? The Bible GEN 2:24 For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh. 1 COR 7: 1Now concerning the things about which you wrote, it is good for a man not to touch a woman. 2 But because of immoralities, each man is to have his own wife, and each woman is to have her own husband. 3 The husband must fulfill his duty to his wife, and likewise also the wife to her husband. HEB 13:4 Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge 1 Cor 6:18 Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies. Testing the relationship creates a cracked broken relationship foundation because it is a relationship that based on a test and not commitment Marriage and children will never be convenient. If your marriage is based on this myth you will struggle. It dishonors the woman you are called to protect by parading her around. Statistics prove that it is a BAD idea with 70% of cohabitator divorcing over the already high 50%. Again, the Bible proves itself over the world's wisdom Psychology Today The new study is by Michael Rosenfeld and Katharina Roesler. Their findings suggest that there remains an increased risk for divorce for those living together prior to marriage and that prior studies suggesting the effect went away had a bias toward analyzing shorter versus longer-term effects. They found that living together before marriage was associated with lower odds of divorce in the first year of marriage, but increased odds of divorce in all other years tested, and this finding held across decades of data. SOLUTION "IF you are claiming to follow Jesus" If you do not, then do what you want. Get married asap Move out asap Keep doing what you are doing and pay for it. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

In this episode we will hear from Jim Ramos speaking At Boones Chapel in Prattville, Alabama. Every so often we will feature Jim speaking live at one of his event. At the end of this episode go to www.meninthearena.org and pick up Jim's newest Book, Strong Man Dangerous times. Five Essentials Every Man Must Possess to Change His World. Jim speaks on Grit. Men, never give up. They don't throw in the towel. They don't hide and defer. They get in the arena and fight each day and finish well. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Have you ever been called soft? Or maybe, you think you are so hardcore with no flaws. We all have something we need to work on. What is yours? A man in the arena allows other men to speak into their lives and help them identify their weaknesses. www.bvoam.com Get Your Copy Now! of Tell Them, What Great Fathers Tell Their Sons and Daughters www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Dr. Clarence Shuler, a marriage counselor and author, shares invaluable insights into nurturing a thriving marital bond. He emphasizes the importance of understanding over winning during conflicts and advocates for 'short accounts' to resolve issues quickly. Clarence discusses the significance of small, thoughtful acts of service and the transformative power of shared prayers. He also highlights the need for emotional safety to restore intimacy and encourages couples to deeply listen to one another, ensuring both partners feel cherished and secure.

The TRAIL'S END is FINISHING STRONG because it is the functional as well as foundational component of manhood. Why do so many men finish wrong and so few finish strong? Men in the Arena. Men in the Stress Bubble raising kids right now, listen up! Do you want to finish strong? GOOD! Here is how. Finish every day strong (6:00 -9:00), compounded over time, will equal a strong LIFE finish. Without these four things, a man is in SERIOUS danger of finishing wrong. This is so important guys! REPUTABLE (1 Timothy 3:7) There is nothing in my private life that could cause embarrassment to me or my family if it became public. Those who know me best, respect me the most. WISE (1 Timothy 3:2 and Titus 1:8) People often come to me for advice. I seek the advice from people I trust before making and big decision. TACTFUL (1 Timothy 3:3, and Titus 1:7) I try to make peace when a conflict begins, rather than welcoming a fight. I am not considered to be argumentative. BALANCED (1 Timothy 3:2) I rarely overcommit myself. I regularly make time to regroup, reflect, and refresh. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps fathers become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events. His first book, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. Learn more at https://manhoodjourney.org/ or https://fatheronpurpose.org/ THE TOOLS TOOL #1: TRUST GOD "If you're headed down the path of being a godly dad, you won't get too far without something guiding your direction. You're gonna need a true north. Trusting God is the first tool you need in your pack." TOOL #2: KNOW SCRIPTURE TOOL #3: PRAY FERVENTLY "The more you trust God and the more you know His Word, the more you realize you need Him. You can't do this alone. You need help. Reliance on God requires communication with God. It's a two-way transmission that never stops." TOOL #4: BUILD RELATIONSHIPS "You're not built to go through this life alone. Forces are waging war against you. For you to have the tool of building relationships, you'll need to head these relationship killers off at the pass— PRIDE: Self-focus is so subtle you often don't see it until it's too late CULTURE: You're told real men keep silent–if you talk, you're the odd-man-out COMPETITION: You compete all the time and it's exhausting." TOOL #5: SERVE OTHERS "When we serve out of duty, we're doing it begrudgingly. We do it because we have to. When we're serving from a place of devotion, we're serving because we care about the other person. We do it because we choose to. When we serve from a heart of delight, we're actually, looking forward to serving. We do it because we get to." TOOL #6: STEWARD RESOURCES "The Godly dad understands everything he has is not his own. His money, time, family, possessions, influence. These are all gifts that must be stewarded well." TOOL #7: MAKE DISCIPLES "The Godly dad makes disciples. There are two places where you should be discipling others." www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

The DESCENT is LEADING COURAGEOUSLY because it is the functional as well as foundational component of manhood. Every year more people die on the DESCENT than the climb. SERVANT (1 Timothy 3:1, and Acts 20:28) I find true joy in serving others. My family would say that I am a willing servant. TEACHER (1 Timothy 3:2 and Titus 1:9) I regularly share my Christian beliefs. I often share with others what I have learned in the Bible. LEADER (1 Timothy 3:4 and Titus 1:6) I consistently lead by Joshua 24:15, "As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord." My wife trusts my spiritual leadership. SELFLESS (Titus 1:7) I live by C.S. Lewis' quote that, "Humility is not thinking less of yourself. It is thinking of yourself less." I am willing to listen and adjust if someone's idea is better than mine. Head on over to the website at www.meninthearena.org and grab your FREE Electronic version of Guts and Manhood! www.bvoam.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Patrick is the founder and Executive Director of Ironman Outdoors, a men's ministry whose mission is to "Connect Men to Christ in the Outdoors." Patrick and his army of volunteer pro staffers lead over 40 weekend hunting and fishing retreats for men each year. From humble beginnings in his Sunday School class, the ministry has grown to 14 states and offers life changing weekends for men each year. Patrick and his wife Sheron have 4 children and reside in Blythewood, SC. Our ministry reaches men for Christ through our "manhood discussions." We create a Bass Pro Shop atmosphere where men feel safe taking off their camo! Boots on the Ground: Go to BVOAM Measure where you are as a man to see where you need to take your face paint off. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

The summit is PURSUING GOD PASSIONATELY because it is apex of masculinity It is the summit of manhood. PURSUING GOD PASSIONATELY HOSPITABLE (1 Timothy 3:2 and Titus 1:8) I come alive when I can bless someone with a gift or help them in a time of need. I love to make people feel welcome. GENEROUS (1 Timothy 3:3 and Titus 1:7) I give at least 10% my income to the causes I care about. I am known as a generous man. GOOD (Titus 1:8) I long for the things that please God. I do not allow anything into my mind that would hinder me from becoming God's best version of me. DEVOUT (Titus 1:8) I strive to find victory in my life over sin. My life looks different than those who do not follow Christ. www.bvoam.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast