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Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate One of my favorite stories in the Bible is about a man named Joseph. Have you ever heard his story? Joseph’s story is a great example of what it means to serve God despite difficult circumstances. In spite of his difficult circumstances, Joseph kept his faith and was a faithful steward Genesis 39:2-6 says… 2 The Lord was with Joseph so that he prospered, and he lived in the house of his Egyptian master. 3 When his master saw that the Lord was with him and that the Lord gave him success in everything he did, 4 Joseph found favor in his eyes and became his attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household, and he entrusted to his care to everything he owned. 5 From the time he put him in charge of his household and of all that he owned, the Lord blessed the household of the Egyptian because of Joseph. The blessing of the Lord was on everything Potiphar had, both in the house and in the field. 6 So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. After reading this, the question I ask myself is… am I working hard and keeping my focus on my relationship with Jesus despite difficult circumstances? Am I using the gifts, talents, abilities and resources that God has blessed me with in a way that would make non-believers take notice? Despite our circumstances, lets choose to embrace God and His wisdom. Go make it a great day! Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #godlyhusband #faithfoundation #godlyman #godlyhusband #godlymarriage #putgodfirst #jesus #moneymindset #moneywise #moneywinningtips #moneyadvice

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate Are you in a difficult financial spot right now? Have you asked God to help you? Here’s a truth God owns everything; we just manage it. Genesis 1:1 says “in the beginning God created the Heavens and the earth.” That means He created everything and no matter how difficult the situation, God has what we need. Even more, he knows what we need more than we do! If God is the giver of all resources and knows our needs, we can trust Him to provide. When He does provide, He calls us to manage the resources well. Not just manage it our way but manage it His way. He wants us to use the resources, skills, talents and abilities that He’s entrusted to us for His glory. To know God’s way, we must spend time with Him. So, let me encourage you to spend time with him today. Let me ask again, are you in a difficult financial spot right now? Have you asked God to help you? Take 2 minutes and ask Him right now… then take 1 minute of silence. Pause and listen, see what thoughts come to mind after you ask Him for help, if He asks you to do something then go do it! Ask God for help, He owns everything, and He cares deeply for you. Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #godlyhusband #faithfoundation #godlyman #godlyhusband #godlymarriage #putgodfirst #jesus #moneymindset #moneywise #moneywinningtips #moneyadvice

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate Men, if we’re called to be a godly husband and father, then it’s critical to know what that even means. We’re going to spend time trying to put some framework around it. We’ve talked before about how blended families are outside God’s original plan for the family and how that adds additional odds against you, but this discussion involves all men trying to step into the role God has for you in your home. First and foremost, a godly leader of the household must have a solid relationship with God. How can you emulate God in your home if you are far from Him yourself. Not only that, but it’s such a difficult calling that I believe you can’t succeed without the help of Holy Spirit. Next, you have to love and honor your wife. This sounds obvious but it isn’t nearly as easy as it initially seems. God tells us that we are to love our wives as Christ loves the church. Now it doesn’t sound so simple, right? That’s a deep love that will require intentionality. On top of that, when your kids see you loving your wife the right way, it will teach your boys how to treat their wives one day and it will teach your girls what they should be looking for in a husband down the road. Also, if you’re in a blended family situation, by loving and honoring your wife, you are setting new precedence for your kids and God can use that to break generational struggles in the area of marriage. Finally, you need to lead your family with consistent selfless service. Jesus was the best example of servant leadership that we’ve ever seen. The way he interacted with everyone he met throughout his journey showed compassion that drew people to Him. In all your interactions you have with your family try to instill that same compassion. Now, are you going to hit home runs with this right away? Probably not but taking little steps to better fill the role God is empowering you to take will impact your wife and kids more than everything in this life outside of God Himself. Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #blendedfamilies #blendedfamily #nuclearfamily #familydevotional #dailydevotional #dailydevo

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate When I was young and played football, my dad was my coach. He taught me a ton about how to play well on the offensive and defensive line. But as I got older and more experienced I started to realize my dad would give me less advice and instead send to me to my coaches. My dad had realized that he’d taught me all he could teach me and I was at a point where I needed to go to a more reliable source. A source that would challenge me more and in turn help me grow. As I said Monday, there are lots of people and programs that want to tell you what to do with your money. And most are not bad. But, are you spending time with the most reliable source you have access (God’s Word)? Are you making sure the money advisors in your life are advising you according to God’s values? We can’t just rely on what human being tell us or encourage us to do. Human’s are broken and even when they mean good, they can unintentionally lead us astray. So, it’s essential to go to the one place that will never lead us astray – God. Go to him in prayer and go to his word asking for his wisdom in how we handle the resources he’s entrusted to us. Proverbs 3:1-2 “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.” I don’t know about you but I want that peace and prosperity and there’s only one place to get it. You know where that is? Yup, its from God and from his teaching. We’re called to keep His commands in our hearts. Know the teaching - Keep the commands - Experience Everlasting Peace and Prosperity. Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #godlyhusband #faithfoundation #godlyman #godlyhusband #godlymarriage #putgodfirst #jesus #moneymindset #moneywise #moneywinningtips #moneyadvice

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate Happy April Fool's Day! Trav and Scott kick off the pod this month with a bang as we debut The Money Series! There's a powerful and in inseparable tie between our true spiritual condition and our attitude and actions concerning money and possessions. You can't get away from money, you need it everyday. It's easy to accumulate wealth or success and forget our need for God. But the reality is God owns everything and I just manage it. Think about this, what if God asked you – how are you doing with my money? What would be your response? Are your eyes on God who has given us everything we have or are your eyes on what we have? We would love to help equip you for this journey, reach out to us today and let us be a resource for you! https://menofiron.org/contact-us/ Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, wherever you stream your podcasts! Subscribe, listen and share! Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #godlyhusband #moneymindset #financialfreedom #daveramsey #financialeducation #moneyseries #menofiron

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate There’s a lot of ideas, philosophies, and teachings out there about money. Everyone’s got an opinion on what to do with money. How to treat it, how to spend it, save it, invest it. As you already know, some of those sources are better than others. But theirs one resource that’s absolute truth. It’s God’s word. God has a lot to say about money. Money is a significant topic in the bible. So, Yes, you can turn to it and trust what it says. Matthew 7:24-27- “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. If we want to win with money, and win God’s way, we’ve got to read his word. You and I have got to know what it says, then we’ve got to do the hard part and actually do what it says. Knowing what it says + Doing what it says = Wisdom Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #godlyhusband #faithfoundation #godlyman #godlyhusband #godlymarriage #putgodfirst #jesus #happyeaster #heisrisen

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate The most recent US census states there are 1,300 stepfamilies being formed every day in our country. That translates to over 30 million children under the age of 13 that live with one biological parent and their spouse. When I first heard that stat, it staggered me. I think it’s pretty common knowledge that as a country we aren’t the best when it comes to the success rate of the traditional marriage. I’m almost ashamed to say it’s easy to overlook the negative ripple effects on children in these situations even though my childhood home life was blended, and I have a blended family myself. With that in mind, it’s with no judgement that I say blended families have more challenges by nature because they are outside of God’s original design. Being a good husband and father is already difficult enough but now we’re throwing even more odds against your success. That’s all the more reason to be intentional as a father and husband in a blended family. To lead your household well, start with your own personal relationship with God. Make sure you are always recalibrating your faith to put God at the center of all you do. Pursue a genuine relationship with the Father. Once you’ve been able to put God at the center of your life, then you can start to implement small steps to lead your family in a God honoring way. One of the most impactful things you can start to incorporate into your home is for you to pray with your spouse and each of your kids individually on a daily basis. This can be a little tricky at first, so maybe start slowly by doing it 2 or 3 times a week and building up. I know times I’ve been the most intentional with this practice in my own life have been the times when I’ve seen God move the most in my home. Give it a try for yourself and see all the amazing things God will start to do in your blended family home. Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #blendedfamilies #blendedfamily #nuclearfamily

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate This week we wrap up our Family Series as we talk about a taboo topic in the church, blended families. In the most recent U.S. Census it says that there are 1,300 step families being created every day. A blended family is different biological households that are now combined due to divorce, the death of a spouse, etc. Blended families are something that we need to be talking about. God's design for the family in scripture was very specific. But the reality is we live in a broken world with broken relationships. If you are a dad leading a blended family, you know that you are going to face some challenges that a traditional family might not have to deal with. It's going to take a little more work and a little more intentionality. But God can and will redeem your role as the leader of your family. Five Practical For Creating a Healthy Blended Family #1 – Put God first in YOUR life #2 – Show your kids what a godly husband and father looks like #3 – Deal with the trauma – be aware of it, be open about it, talk about it #4 – You are the spiritual leader for your biological kids AND your step kids #5 – Be respectful of the other family involved We would love to help equip you for this journey, reach out to us today and let us be a resource for you! https://menofiron.org/contact-us/ Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, wherever you stream your podcasts! Subscribe, listen and share! Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #godlyhusband #blendedfamily #blendedfamilies

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate Have you ever really sat back and thought about how important your perspective is when it comes to dealing with hard things? We’ve been talking through some small steps you can take to help you begin the recovery process from a broken relationship. You can choose to stay in an angry or bitter state but that will only dig the hole deeper and increase the pain you feel. You can try the easy road and choose to ignore it in hopes that it goes away on its own. Which it won’t. Or, you choose to be intentional to address the issue because the ripple effects of not dealing with it can be dangerous to every relationship you have and there’s no reason why you should be carrying the weight of that pain longer than you need to. That’s why your mindset is so important. The Christian journey is so reliant on encountering the things this life brings your way, processing it with God, and growing towards new revelation of who you are in Him. When you’re dealing with something as difficult as a broken relationship, at some point you have to have some serious conversations with God about it. He will certainly comfort you and help you in the healing process, but even beyond that, He will begin to reveal things that you can learn from the experience. Never having another healthy relationship or shying away from people to protect yourself are not real options. Start to have conversations with Him about what you can learn. Journal through the process. Make notes of the things He begins to reveal to you and then move forward. I don’t want to minimize how difficult this can be, but I know from personal experience that we are able to do more in Christ than we ever could do on our own. He has this amazing way of turning ashes to roses but our growth mindset and seeking Him are the keys to that process. Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #brokenrelationship

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate There are a lot of mysteries in this world but one thing that I think we can all agree on is that when two people have a relationship, there can be deep joy and love but there can also be hurt and pain. Relationships are a vital part of being a Christ follower. Jesus was once asked what the most important commandment was. He answered, the first is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind and the second is to love your neighbor as yourself. If you are an adult, chances are you’ve been hurt by a person you were in a relationship with. Depending on that relationship, the hurt can linger and if you don’t properly recover from it, you can carry wounds into all your other relationships. That’s why we’re talking about this subject today. A small step that you can take if you are trying to heal from a broken relationship is to take the focus off yourself and evaluate where you are with God. Do you put Him at the proper place in your life? In Proverbs 18:24 it says that as a Christian, we have a friend that sticks closer than a brother. God is for you and wants to get you out of that season of hurting. Let Him know what you’re feeling. Ask Him what you can do to start the process. If you earnestly seek Him, you will find Him and He is the best advocate that you have. He wants you to recover from that brokenness more than you do. Do this as a first step and see how He responds. Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #brokenrelationship

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate It wasn't all that long ago that I was hurt by someone I really looked up to. This person poured into me for a few years and truly changed the course of my life. He was a great Christian man and in a lot of ways, I wanted to impact people the way he did. He hired me to work for his organization. A few years into our working relationship, I was shocked to be given a work ultimatum.  I was told to take another role or turn in my resignation. I felt blindsided and blown away. I had joined the organization because of all the things he had poured into me prior. In my mind, I was doing everything required of me. The fruit of my work seemed to be proving things were going well. In that moment I felt betrayal like I had never felt before. I literally broke out in tears as I tried to process what was happening. After that conversation, I went home and sat in utter disbelief. Honestly, I was pretty broken, and that hurt lasted a long time because I didn’t know how to deal with it on my own. Sometime after that, I was sharing the experience with a mentor, and he said something that I knew, but hadn’t really put into perspective. He said that Jesus knew what I was going through. He had felt the same thing. In fact, there hasn’t been anyone before or after Jesus who has felt more hurt by a person they had had a personal relationship with, than Him. Perhaps you’re in a hurting place from a broken relationship. Regardless of where you are in your journey with God, you can take a minute to start reflecting on the fact that you have an example in Jesus Christ who knows what you’re going through and wants to help you heal and recover. He understands and is for you. Begin to wrap your head around the fact that He’s been there – He knows exactly what you need in order to find the healing you desire. Lean in and rest on His healing and wisdom. Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #lifecoach #faith #family #blog #dailydevotional #husband #godlyhusband #marriage #godlymarriages #spiritualleadership #leadership #dadlife #raisingkids #parenting

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate This week we continue our Family Series as we talk about broken marriages and relationships and how to find restoration. When you are dealing with a broken marriage or relationship, it's a really hard place to be. One of the best ways to avoid a broken marriage is to not let it get there in the first place. Which is easier said than done! God will bless your marriage when you put the work in. Take a step even when it doesn't feel right. If you are in a place of brokenness and feel hopeless, remember God knows who you are and where you are. He calls you his son and will come to you in your mess. Broken relationships exist in marriages, with kids, friends, and many more situations. Ryan shares an amazing story of a broken relationship between a father and son restored through Christ. Remember there is potential for restoration in that broken relationship, you just have to give it to God. Four Steps to Restore Your Marriage and Broken Relationships: #1 – Evaluate your relationship with God #2 – Remember that God knows what your going through #3 – Think through what your broken relationship is suppose to teach you #4 – Share your story of how God changed your broken relationship We would love to help equip you for this journey, reach out to us today and let us be a resource for you! https://menofiron.org/contact-us/ Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, wherever you stream your podcasts! Subscribe, listen and share! Know God and Know Your Purpose. Free resources for Christian men, https://menofiron.org/ Sign up for the Men of Iron Minute today, a 3x per week email and video to equip the Christian man! – https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #mentorship #coaching #podcastformen #godlymarriage #marriage #husband #godlyhusband

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate How do your kids feel when you correct them? Do you ever think about that? How do your kids feel when you're disappointed in them? Maybe it's not something you've thought about much. In Ephesians 6:4, Paul teaches fathers in the early church this point, "Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord." First, Paul encourages us not to provoke our kids to anger by how we treat them. If you have a toddler, that probably seems impossible. If you have a teenager, that seems impossible, too. He’s not saying they can never get mad, they will. He’s saying we should never push our kids to anger, not that we should never make them angry. We don't correct our kids out of our own frustration; we correct them out of a desire to push them closer to Jesus. Angry decisions and corrections have an incredible potential for consequences that last far past the issue and could damage your relationship with your kids. Now, notice the second part of the command: we bring up our kids not to be like us but to be like God. Paul tells us to bring our kids up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. How can we bring our kids up in the instruction that comes from the Lord if we don't know what it is? This shows us the importance of continually reading and seeking to understand the instructions God has given both therough the Bible by the Holy Spirit. Correct your kids, and teach them who God is. Also, remember, one of the worst things you is not practice what you preach. Dont encourage your kids to honor God with their lives while you refuse to, even if you think they wont notice. If you do that you will harm your relationship with God, your relationship with your kids, and even your kids' relationship with God. Don't discipline your kids to be like you, lead them to be like Jesus. https://menofiron.org/ https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #lifecoach #faith #family #blog #dailydevotional #husband #godlyhusband #marriage #godlymarriages #spiritualleadership #leadership #dadlife #raisingkids #godlyparenting

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate To be a good father, the best thing you can do is to be a man who knows, loves, and follows God. If you do that, God will honor you and help you with all the other things that can be difficult to figure out. Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old, he will not depart from it." This is one of the most popular Proverbs when the topic of a man's kids comes up. However, this proverb is easily misunderstood, primarily because it is a proverb; it's a wise saying and not necessarily a promise. It's not guaranteed that your children will follow Christ. Many of us likely have kids who are either far from God right now or will, at some point, really struggle with their relationship with God. This is when it's essential to understand that all of us are accountable for our relationship with God. God has a plan for us, but at the same time, he somehow gives us a choice to either walk in that plan or reject it. So, while we do our best to raise our kids and set them up in the best way possible to have a relationship with Jesus, it's ultimately their decision. And they will be responsible for that decision. You can't draw your children's hearts to God. Only God can do that. But you can be faithful as their father, leading your children to honor God with their lives as God draws their hearts to Himself. This means we have to pray for our kids regularly. Asking that the Holy Spirit would move and work in their lives and draw them to Himself, but at the same time, as stewards, we must discipline them and train them in a way that leads them to make decisions that honor God. If you're not regularly praying for your kids, I encourage you to start. If you're unsure where to start, maybe ask your kids. Something like, "Hey, I want to start praying for you every day. What's one thing that I could be asking God to do on your behalf?" If your kids are younger, maybe you'll get some interesting answers, and if your kids are older, the conversation might be a little odd at first. But it is a worthwhile conversation to have.

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate This week we continue our Family Series as we talk about A Man and His Kids. How are you doing at spiritually leading your kids? It's easy to think that someone else like a pastor or teacher will do it, but listen up dads, NO ONE will have more impact on your kids spiritual formation than you. It's never too late to take your spiritual responsibility seriously. The best thing you can do to spiritually invest in your kids is to invest in them when they are young. God from the very beginning wanted fathers to take the spiritual development of their kids very seriously. Dads are suppose to lead their kids. When father's fail at their job, culture takes over. Men, it takes intentionality, you don't accidentally disciple your kids. If you don't know where to start or how to lead your kids spiritually, just take one small step today. Read a Bible story at the dinner table, pray before each meal, share a story of how God worked in your own life. Intentionality is the key word men, lead your kids on purpose. We would love to help equip you for this journey, reach out to us today and let us be a resource for you! https://menofiron.org/contact-us/ Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, wherever you stream your podcasts! Subscribe, listen and share! https://menofiron.org/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-iron-podcast/id1330019451 https://open.spotify.com/show/6d4GDKGRlVNUup67soZuzo #podcast #lifecoach #faith #family #fatherhood #spiritualleader #dads #mentorship

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate God knew your kids before you did. Long before you were thinking about names, putting together cribs, or painting the new bedroom, God had a good and perfect plan for your kids. When God was preparing Jeremiah to be a prophet, a tough job when he was called to do it, God reminded him and encouraged him by saying in Jeremiah 1:5, "I knew you before I formed you in your mother's womb. Before you were born, I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations." Later on, Paul reminds all believers in Ephesians 2:10, "We are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago." Not only did God know your kids before you were even thinking about them, but he also had good things planned for them so they could walk in them. Our kids belong to God. He cares for them, provides for them, and has a plan for them. So, if God already knew them and knows what he wants them to do, why do they need us? If you have kids, you've probably noticed that they don't naturally desire a relationship with God. None of us do. We are all born as sinners, and all of us want things contrary to what God has planned. As fathers, one of our biggest tasks is helping our children understand who God is and how to walk in the things God planned for them long ago. We don't discover these things by accident; we need other people to help us understand who God is and what he asks us to do. First, make sure that you are an example worth following. If you struggle with something that prevents you from being that man, get help. At Men of Iron, our whole purpose is to change culture one man at a time, so if you are a man who needs help, tell us. We can help you get started with becoming the man that God has asked you to be. If you're comfortable with who you are and know that you are pursuing the life that God has prepared for you, then learn everything you can about who God is and who God wants us to be. Then, teach your kids. Make use of every chance that you can with your kids. When you've gathered for dinner, teach them about who God is; when you're headed to bed for the night, round up your family and pray together. When you wake up, sit down and read some Bible with your kids. It might feel a little strange at first, but taking this seriously is one of the best ways that you can be the best possible father for your kids. https://menofiron.org/ https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #lifecoach #faith #family #blog #dailydevotional #husband #godlyhusband #marriage #godlymarriages #spiritualleadership #leadership #dadlife

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate Don't be a bossy husband. It's a simple directive and a pretty wise guardrail to put in place, particularly as we talk about spiritual leadership. Yes, you are, or you will be the spiritual leader of your home. You're the leader, you're in charge, and you hold the authority. But, if you strive to lead like Jesus, things will look a little different. In Philippians 2, Paul sets the standard for Jesus-centered life and leadership. He says, "Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped but emptied himself by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men." Jesus is God. That means he has everything available to him. He can do whatever he wants whenever he wants to. So what does Jesus do? He serves. Over and over again, Jesus reminded the disciples that whoever wants to be the first, the best, and the greatest should strive to be the least. Whoever wants to lead should strive to serve. As you serve, you lead. There's a fairly prevalent idea that real men demand what's right and fight off what's wrong. Real men demand to be followed and have no hesitations about issuing one command after another to their families. What a foolish way to lead. Sure, you can do that if you want, but I bet it will bring chaos and frustration to your family. Rather than seeing your family as people you have the privilege to command, look at your family as people you have the privilege to serve, just like Jesus chose to serve you. What does your wife need? What would help her? What could you do for her that would cause her to appreciate you more? Maybe it's a small thing. Perhaps it's a big thing. If you know what it is, do it. Do the same thing for your kids. As you serve them, you'll be serving Jesus. Don't be a bossy husband; be a serving husband. https://menofiron.org/ https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #lifecoach #faith #family #blog #dailydevotional #husband #godlyhusband #marriage #godlymarriages #masculinity #servanthood #toxicmasculinity

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate Have you ever been lost? Like really completely lost? Once, as a kid, I went hunting right after school. I went to a new spot closer to my house to get into a place quickly and then get home when it got dark. On the hike up the mountain, I jumped a nice 8-point, but I couldn't get a shot. The good news was I saw where he went, so I broke off the trail and started trying to sneak up on him. I would get close every once in a while, and the deer would jump and run further away. I barely noticed that it was getting darker and darker, and I was getting deeper and deeper into the woods. I finally realized I was in trouble when I jumped the buck one last time, but I could barely see him in the low light conditions. I had no idea where I was. I was lost, and now it was pitch black outside. If you don't know where you're going or how to get there, you're lost. Many of us are trying to lead our families, but we're lost. When you're a dad, what are you trying to do? When you're a husband, what is the goal? Sure, you want to keep a roof over everyone's head and get some food on the table, but isn't there more to life than that? Proverbs 9:10 says, "Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment." If you want to be good at anything, the first step is to fear God. Fearing God should be the foundation of your leadership. If it's not, it's time to rebuild. If you don't know where you're going or how to get there, fear the Lord. I found my way home eventually. I got high enough on a ridge to see headlights on the road far below me. I realized that I could make it home if I could make it to the road. I started walking toward those headlights, and every time another vehicle headed down the road, I reoriented my course again. Eventually, I made it to the road, and eventually, I made it home. I can't tell you how to handle every possible scenario in your family. But, fear the Lord, and if you reorient your direction when he reveals something, you'll get to where you're supposed to go. https://menofiron.org/ https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #lifecoach #faith #family #blog #dailydevotional #jesus #coaching #mentorship #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #menofironminute #menofiron

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate Have you ever served under a bad leader? If you ever have, it's probably one of your more painful experiences. The saddest thing about a struggling leader is that it always affects more than just you. It affects the entire team. What were the issues you noticed? There may have been no vision, and figuring out what you were expected to do took a lot of work. Maybe you felt suffocated or underappreciated. Maybe they expected more from you than what they were willing to give. Maybe you just plain didnt get along. What kind of leader are you at home? Is it possible that your wife feels like you did? Or do your kids feel like you did? Most bad leaders don’t even know they're struggling. They fail to notice at all. You know how frustrating it is to work with a terrible leader, but have you considered the leadership that you offer to your home? Are you repeating the same mistakes that bothered you in the past? In 1 Corinthians 11, Paul says, "Follow me as I follow Christ." I never liked how prideful or simple this sounded, but lately, I think he was on to something. Paul’s leadership was directly linked to Jesus’ leadership. Paul did what Jesus did. How often do you pay attention to Jesus? Do you know about what he did or how he did it? Paul knew that all of his decisions were based on what Jesus taught. It didn't bother him to tell people to make decisions like he did because his choices were based on Jesus. What would it take for you to get to that place? Be like Jesus, not in a bumper sticker way, but in an honest, life-transforming, and meaningful way. Read Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Then reread them. Pay attention to what Jesus does and how he does it. Put the work in. Take time to know and understand Jesus. If you're doing something he wouldn't do, stop it. If you're not doing something he would do, start immediately. Lead your family like Jesus and with Jesus. Then, they can indeed follow you as you follow Christ. If you're not like Jesus, you're not worth following. https://menofiron.org/ https://menofiron.org/menofironminute/ https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #lifecoach #faith #family #blog #dailydevotional #jesus #coaching #mentorship #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #menofironminute #menofiron

This week we begin our Family Series as we talk about what a man's role in the home looks like. At the forefront of views on manhood are often the cultural narratives about toxic masculinity. When we look at what the Bible says, from creation in Genesis 1, Gods makes man in HIS OWN IMAGE. God gave Adam authority over everything in the world, but also provided a companion for Adam to serve as his helper. They were both created in God's image with unique tasks and skillsets. When sin entered the world Adam tried to hide what happened and blamed it on Eve. Men we must lead from a servant position, not a power position. We as men don't have more value than women, we just have different roles. When we are intentional about our role as men in the home, we lead from a servant position. As men we often put so much effort into being a great leader at work and don't have the energy to be a great leader at home. When we look at Paul's teachings in Ephesians, he was doing something wildly radical in teaching men how to to lead their families from a servant position. It was countercultural, and still is today! Let's be countercultural men! Be a man that your wife wants to follow, that your kids want to follow. Recommended Resource: Check out "20 Lessons That Build A Man's Family" – menofiron.org/product/20-lessons-family You can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube – www.youtube.com/@men_of_iron. Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe, listen and share! Find out more at menofiron.org/podcast Regardless of where you are in your journey, we have the tools and experiences for you. We provide one-to-one coaching, small group, and retreat curriculum. To know God is an adventure, and we are calling all men to conquer the mountain ahead of us. Men, it’s time to climb! >>> MENOFIRON.ORG/THECLIMB Check out our Free Resources here menofiron.org/basecamp-free/ For Mentorship & Executive coaching visit menofiron.org/thesummit-mentorship/ For Retreat Resources visit menofiron.org/programs/eq-elite/ For Small Group Resources visit menofiron.org/theclimb/thepitch/ https://menofiron.org/ https://menofiron.org/donate https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #podcast #lifecoach #faith #family

Welcome to The Men of Iron Podcast! For the month of December, Justin Watkins and Travis Albanesius are on the pod to discuss "The Four Man Killers." The second man killer is APATHY. Where do you see apathy in your life - with your wife, your kids, your faith? How are you staying accountable against your apathy? Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, wherever you stream your podcasts! Subscribe, listen and share! https://menofiron.org/ https://menofiron.org/donate https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #mentorship #coaching #mensmentalhealth #coachingonline #fatherhood #accountability #godlymarriage #mensfitness #influence

Welcome to The Men of Iron Podcast! For the month of December, Justin Watkins and Travis Albanesius are on the pod to discuss "The Four Man Killers." The third man killer is LUST. Lust isn't always sexual, but as men we need to be serious about guarding our hearts against it. Porn is both biblically and clinically dangerous, and we need to be ready to fight that sin every second of every day. Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Alexa, Google Podcasts and many more! Subscribe, listen and share!Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, wherever you stream your podcasts! Subscribe, listen and share! https://menofiron.org/ https://menofiron.org/donate https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #podcast #lifecoach #faith #family #mensmentalhealth #coachingonline #fatherhood #accountability #lust #mensfitness #influence

Welcome to the Men of Iron Podcast! This week we close out our Faith Conversations for Men Series as we talk about man's highest calling, being the spiritual leader of your home. What does it mean to be the spiritual leader of your house? Are you modeling your faith well for your wife and kids? Ephesians 5 calls us to, "Love your wives as Christ loved the church." Being the spiritual leader of your home is the highest calling you have as a man! Men, take this role as the spiritual leader of your home serious. The responsibility is huge, but you don't have to hit a home run on day one. If you feel as if you don't know where to start or feel like you've messed it up in the past, it's not too late to try again. Failure is NOT final. God has a vision for your home and he wants you to tap into that vision. Ask God what that vision is and pray for that. Secular culture demeans men in a lot of ways, especially the role of a man in the home. Let's recapture God's design for us as men! Four Practical tips for being the spiritual leader in your home: 1. Self Evaluate – Be honest with yourself and where you are at in this area 2. Ask Your Wife – Get your wife's viewpoint on where you are at 3. Find a Mentor – You can't do this on your own, find a mentor to guide and encourage you 4. Start Small – Pray at the dinner table, read bible stories to your kids, pray with your wife Recommended Resource: Check out "20 Lessons That Build A Man's Family" – menofiron.org/product/20-lessons-family Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, wherever you stream your podcasts! Subscribe, listen and share! https://menofiron.org/ https://menofiron.org/donate https://www.instagram.com/men_of_iron https://www.tiktok.com/@men_of_iron https://www.facebook.com/menofironministry #podcast #lifecoach #faith #family