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Host: Dan Panetti   Continuing our conversation about being “men of action” from last week, we are going to examine Paul’s charge in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 which reads: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”   I came up with the acronym for ACTION that dives deeper into the practical aspects of Paul’s encouragement for men.   A is for Alertness (be watchful) C is for Conviction (stand firm in the faith) T is for Toughness (be strong) I is for Integrity (act like men) O is for Other-centered (let all that you do be done in love) N is for No Retreat (perseverance - don’t give up!)   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   This conversation really started as I was listening to Providence by John Piper and he was explaining the biblical concept of providence - to not simply see something beforehand, but to basically say, “I’ll see to that.” God does that perfectly! He sees something and has the appropriate response that results in the highest glory to Himself. Men, we need to see and do that as well.   Think of the challenge issued by Paul in 1 Cor. 16:13 where he wrote, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”   Guys, we need to see the world correctly…then have the courage to do what is needed and best for the situation around us! What is the first step - surrendering your life to Jesus so that you can have a right relationship with God and see the world through His eyes! Then, as you remain in Christ, allow Jesus to literally transform your mind and change the way that you see the world around you. Finally, pray for the courage to take action to advance the Kingdom of God (see Matt. 6:33).   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   Starting with the recent situation on the campus of Cornell University, there are some incredible and important lessons that we can glean about what it means to be a godly man! I hope you will listen and wrestle with the realities that I share in this episode.   I reference a book written by my friend Dr. Joe McIlhaney called Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development. Powerful book.   The world desperately wants to see godly men stand up, repent of their own sins, and do the hard work of protecting the weak and innocent even at a cost to themselves. Let’s be those men!   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   Last week I shared some information about how valuable reading your Bible is and started to share some practical tips and tools for how to study your Bible well. At the end I shared a unique discovery that I had made in the genealogy of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Matthew…and this week we will dive further into this issue and learn more about how to read and ask good questions as you study the Word of God!   To learn more the second coming of Jesus, I recently read The King is Coming: It’s Time to Prepare for the Return of Christ by John Bevere - there are so many outstanding books on the subject, but this one is very recent and a really engaging read - I think you’ll enjoy it and learn a lot in the process.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   Why study your Bible?  Check out the “Power of 4” research conducted by the Center for Bible Engagement and learn how spending 4 or more days each week in your Bible can have dramatic effects in your life!   How to study your Bible? How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Doug Stuart How to Study the Bible by Watchman Nee 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   1 Thessalonians 5:23 reminds us that we are body, soul, and spirit…and, if we are honest with ourselves, there are some “adjustments” in each of these areas that we need to make. And the great news is that these adjustments can make a remarkable difference in the direction of our lives! Where does it begin? Start with an honest assessment of where you are, then seek wisdom for where you want to be, and finally develop a plan to get from Point A to Point B! Sounds simple…well, let’s not make it more complicated than it needs to be. Start somewhere, and make progress toward a goal of a better you!   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   There is a lot of talk about the Good Good golf commercial where a young man shoves a young woman to the ground - is that appropriate, did the culture over-react, how should we think about the relationship of men and women, especially in today’s culture where there is so much confusion and controversy about gender? Well, God’s Word is a source of light and wisdom on this subject and so we’ll examine what God has to say about how men should treat women.   In this episode, I referenced a book by Dr. Joe McIlhaney called Hooked - and it’s such a valuable and informative book, especially if you’re raising a young woman. Here is a link to the book: Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development by Dr. Joe McIlhaney and Freda McKissic Bush   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   Maturing and aging are NOT the same thing. What is the difference? Well, again I found a terrific word picture in Spurgeon’s book Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden and he explained the difference between distance and duration - and that hit me as a perfect analogy for maturing vs. aging. In maturity, we want to grow in specific measurables…not just get a year older, but grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with man (Luke 2:52). What does maturity really mean and how can we mature as men - that’s our conversation for this episode!   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   As I talked about in the podcast, I’m reading Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden by Charles Spurgeon where Spurgeon is diving deep into the illustrations of the great Puritan pastor and writer Thomas Manton. I’ve enjoyed so many of the great lessons that Spurgeon has shared in this book and I want to share them with you as you continue to mature as a godly man! I can’t encourage you enough to be reading good books as part of your growth plan - God’s Word is first and foremost, but make sure you are adding some other great books to challenge and encourage you in your walk!   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   What is the “main thing” that you should be focused on and working toward at each stage of your life - as a young man, as a husband, father, employee? I thought about each stage and came up with the following words:   Young man - growth Employee - integrity Marriage - love Parenthood - model the way, “follow me”   Also, guys, one great way for you to mature is to take your eyes off your own needs, wants and desires, and to look to SERVE others (yes, sounds a lot like Scripture and Zig Ziglar!). Dr. Jason Snyder taught on this at Prestonwood - check out his sermon Adopting the Posture of Jesus.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   Scripture tells us in Luke 2:52 that “Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with man.” How are you growing and maturing as a man? This year, let me strongly recommend that you read good books!   The value of reading is really far more profound that many of us realize. Reading trains our brains to process information in a much more meaningful and deliberate manner, far different than when we take in information from images. Listen to this podcast and determine that this year, you’re going to read some good books!   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   Last week we talked about the decision-making matrix - learning to LISTEN to God…and this week we turn our attention to the time before we make that decision - the preparation season, where we learn to wait on God as He leads and guides us! Interesting that there is a preparation time in Scripture - usually represented by the number 30, a season of maturity and growing. Scripture tells us in Luke 2:52 that Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with man in the time before he turned 30 years old and launched his public ministry. And several other prominent figures in Scripture had meaningful preparation times as well.   So, what should you be doing in your season of preparation? Discipleship - Titus 2 instructs the younger men to seek godly wisdom from older men, in your season of preparation, seek wisdom from godly counsel God’s Word - deepen your knowledge of God through His Word - study, memorize, and meditate on God’s Word Serve - preparation time isn’t just “sitting on the sidelines” but is a time to grow and mature - serving others is such a great way for us to grow in the grace of the Lord who came not to be served, but to serve - follow His example! Pray - as you wait, you can get frustrated and anxious - share those feelings with the Lord and as you communicate with Him…He will share with you as well.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   How do you make decisions about what college to attend, what job to take, whom you should date and/or marry? Those are really important decisions and for many people, the criteria they use to make their decisions is filled with worldly wisdom about money, power, prestige…but lacking in wisdom from above!   Hopefully you will listen and learn from my own personal experience and God’s Word about how to listen to the “still small voice of God” and walk in obedience to His calling and purpose for your life.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   There is a great description of a young David - before he defeated Goliath and before he took the throne of Israel - that I believe gives us a glimpse into the character of a “man after God’s own heart.” These character qualities are not only valuable for us to consider and contemplate, but also to recognize that just a few verses before this description is made of David that God reminded Samuel that “the Lord sees not as man sees; man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7).   What are those character qualities of “the heart” that were important enough for God to record and share with us today - the description of David is found in 1 Samuel 16:18 and is the topic for our discussion today:   One of the young men answered, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, who is skillful in playing, a man of valor, a man of war, prudent in speech, and a man of good presence, and the Lord is with him.”    T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.

Host: Dan Panetti   I am teaching through the lives and ministries of Elijah and Elisha in 1 and 2 Kings - amazing stories of God doing some “impossible” things - which made me ask, is God able to do the impossible today…in my life and circumstances? I believe the answer is YES…and you need to know and live in that truth!   One area where I have seen God do some amazing work in the lives of people is in the area of unforgiveness - that God has radically transformed a person’s perspective on a situation allowing them to forgive a person who did unspeakable (unforgiveable) things to them - but God…because they have received the forgiveness of God, they are able to forgive others. To read more about this, check out John Bevere’s outstanding book The Bait of Satan.   T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.