Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast

As men, we possess power in our words. What we speak over our wife and kids can bring life or destruction. This episode should challenge you in the way you speak over them. www.meninthearena.org 

Men need to reach out, raise your hand, ask another man to mentor you, disciple you, help you to become stronger in your weak areas. Simply raising your hand and asking another man to come along side you on this journey is the beginning of great things. Scott Wiggins has spent the last 30 plus years leading men and women.  For over 26 years of that time, Scott served in the United States Air Force.  A retired Brigadier General, he held numerous positions of leadership from flight to squadron to group to wing commands.  As a pilot, he has extensive combat experience and the unique honor of working for Air Force One for two years.  Since leaving the Air Force, Scott has served as the Director of Staff of Pinelake Church.  Pinelake is a multi-site church with five campus locations in Mississippi.  Scott pastors and oversees the staff of 150 who, in turn, shepherd a weekly congregational attendance of over 11,000.  Boots on the Ground Moment: Raise your hand. Ask a guy you respect to help you. Scott.Wiggins@pinelake.org www.meninthearena.org

Men are made to carry heavy loads. What does that mean? Listen and find out.  www.meninthearena.org   

Corey Davis was on a fishing boat when the bow cracked and started sinking. He almost died 3 times while helping to save the crew. Enjoy this heroic story! Boots on the Ground Assignment. Find One Thing that you will do to express your love for your wife and children everyday. www.meninthearena.org

To be known or to be anonymous is the question. There is a tension between the man and the fan in the arena. What do we see in the church? Are men being put on display for Jesus or are they sitting back quietly so as to not bring attention to themselves? How are we suppose to live? What does the Bible say about this?  www.meninthearena.org 

Jim and Bill discuss the book that Jim reads to and with his wife daily.  The Jesus Story blends all four Gospel accounts into a single harmonious narrative while capturing the essence of each writer. Bill Perkins has conducted business and leadership seminars across the country for companies such as Alaska Airlines and McDonald’s. Bill has appeared on nationally broadcast radio and television shows, including “The O’Reilly Factor.” He addresses men’s groups around the world and has conducted chapels for major league baseball teams. Bill served as a senior pastor for 24 years and is the founder and CEO of Million Mighty Men, White Horse Press and White Horse Ministries. He is a graduate of the University of Texas and Dallas Theological Seminary. Bill has authored or collaborated on 22 books, including the best selling Six Battles Every Man Must Win and When Good Men Are Tempted. He also wrote 6 Rules Every Man Must Break, the Jesus experiment, and When Good Men Get Angry. Bill coauthored the business book Give ‘Em the Pickle!, and the Handbook to Leadership. He also published The Jesus Story, a blending of the four Gospels. Boots on the Ground Moment: Pick a study or devotional and commit to doing it daily. http://www.readthejesusstory.com www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast

Many men are merely fans in the Arena! What the world needs, is more men in the Arena! We hope this podcast motivates men to rise up and get into the arena of manhood.  www.meninthearena.org 

Lonnie Berger is the Global Director TWR Men’s Ministry and the author of Every Man A Warrior, a men’s ministry discipleship curriculum that has sold more than 100,000 books in 25 countries and been translated into 9 languages.   Before coming to TWR, Lonnie served with The Navigators for 40 years. 90% of a man’s life energy will be spent on the issues of: Money, Marriage, Children, Sex, Work, and Hard Times.  Every Man a Warrior helps men to succeed in each of these areas.  Lonnie’s passion is to help men love God, succeed in life and spiritually multiply.  When men are trained, and the Lord transforms their hearts, divorce rates drop, children are protected, and men begin to love and lead in the family in a way that makes our Christianity attractive to those without Christ.  Changing the hearts of men is the KEY to reaching a culture for Christ.  Boots on the Ground Moment: Memorize the Marriage Commitment -  Set up a weekly meeting with each of your children and go through the 6 step process. Make it safe, learn to ask the questions, make it about them, shut up and listen, pray with them and speak building blocks of truth into their lives.  https://everymanawarrior.com 

There are some major differences between men and women. And a Man in the Arena does certain things. Enjoy this episode as we dive into what is a man in the arena.  www.meninthearena.org  

Kirk M Samuels is “The Intimacy Incubator”. He is a gifted speaker and an award-winning member of Toastmaster’s International. For thirty of the first forty years of his life, Kirk was addicted to pornography. Numerous relationships and careers suffered as a result. At his lowest point, Kirk was ready to end his life. Then, after the most significant of breakthroughs, Kirk created a class for men called Free Indeed. Kirk’s real, practical experience makes him uniquely qualified to speak about today’s porn consumer and relationships. His book For Your Eyes Only: The Inside Scoop About Men, Porn, and Marriage reveals to women how her man can become addicted to her. Kirk is a featured radio personality on The Real Traci Rock Show and The Corner Café Radio. In June 2018, Kirk launched the Uplift communities, where people who have been impacted by pornography can connect and learn from experts how to grow in mind, body, and soul. Uplift consists of a platform for men and a platform for women to connect through bi-monthly webinars. Connect with Kirk:  www.kirkmsamuels.com www.uplifther36.com www.uplifthim36.com  Twitter - @kirkmsamuels Facebook Page - @kirkmsamuels   https://www.facebook.com/kirkmsamuels/ Instagram - kirkmsamuels 720-515-6536 Call me! Boots on the Ground:  Part 1 Get CovenantEyes App.  Part 2 Go home and make love to your wife. Lights on face to face. Tell her you love her. Pray for her.