In this episode, we wade into the topic of masculinity. What is masculinity? How are real men supposed to act, and who are they supposed to be? We know toxic masculinity exists, and none of us wants to fall into that category, but millions of men lack a real vision for their lives, so they are left open to all kinds of influences. Because of this confusion, our world is hurting.   Listen for a fresh perspective on godly manhood from Brant Hansen. You may find your heart and life changed! As...

Have you ever wondered why you do some of the things you do? Why do you react a certain way, why do you get triggered or irritated so easily, or why do you sometimes lose it only to regret it later?   The apostle Paul asked similar questions in Romans 7:15 “I don’t really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don’t do it. Instead, I do what I hate.”  In this episode, Steve Carter shares the importance of abiding in Christ. One of the pieces that we often miss in scripture...

Where do we find our worth, identity, and value? What defines you? Your Title? Position? Degrees? Wealth? Success? Family? Our toys or technology? Or is there something deeper, more significant that can form us into the men we were created to be?  In this episode, Dean is joined by Daniel Im, the Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church. His latest book is You Are What You Do: And Six Other Lies about Work, Life, and Love. He is also the author of No Silver Bullets and co-author of Planting...

Are you looking for a mentor? Are you interested in mentoring someone? What is mentorship? On today’s episode, Jordan and Andrew discuss all things mentorship, including the importance of mentoring and how it has shaped them into the men they have become. Mentorship is more than just influence. It's more than teaching someone something. There is an element of transferring information, however, mentorship is more than that. It is about life change. What we are really talking about here is...

On this episode we’re joined with by Shaila Visser from Alpha Canada to discuss evangelism and the great commission. Shaila is extremely passionate about evangelism and the church. Her heart is to see the church engage in a deeper way in the great commission. As we continue to navigate a period where our entire world has been turned upside down, Alpha Canada’s research, in partnership with the Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University, offers an important pulse check on...

Fathers, do you find it is easy to get overwhelmed with the chaos of parenting?  I'm talking about bathwater on the floor, fights between siblings and when they won't eat what you just spent an hour cooking. Not to mention managing the 3 different schedules of extracurricular activities.  It can be a lot.  Oftentimes, family devotions or intentional discipleship can get lost in the noise.  In this episode Jordan talks with Justin Whitmel Earley, author of Habits of the Household about...

Did you know that 1 in 7 Christians worldwide face persecution? The word “persecution” has become more common in segments of the Western Christian church, especially through the difficult months of the pandemic. Health restrictions became equated with religious persecution. From a global perspective, what is persecution? What is really happening in the specific parts of the world to those who proclaim faith in Jesus? As guys, how can we make a difference? In this episode Dean speaks...

Many Christian parents endure the emotional and spiritual pain of loving a prodigal child. Daily they suffer, often alone in their silence, watching from afar as their child makes poor choices. Unfortunately, the trauma and grief of the parents of prodigals are rarely addressed in the church setting, leaving so many moms and dads to wander alone. On today’s podcast, Dr. Doug Weiss shares about his upcoming book the Prodigal Parent Process and the real biblical solutions that are available to...

The great need of every human being is to be reconciled. In Matthew 5:23- 24, Jesus said, "if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." Remaining embittered by past conflicts affects our personal relationships as well as strains our relationship with God. In this episode, we chatted with P. Brian Noble, the...

One man can make a difference. Just look at Mike Miller’s story. In his 40’s while Mike was serving as a youth leader, God put this question in his heart, “Do you want to spend your 40’s telling stories about your 30’s, or do you want stories?”. Right away, Mike knew that he wanted to create more stories for the glory of God. As a result, alongside his wife Nancy, they planted the Nova Church in Halifax, Nova, Scotia, Canada.   When they were starting out, there was no money, no people,...

Being a new dad can bring a lot of change and is quite the learning curve. Jordan and Andrew discuss some of the things they wish they had known and share their top ten tips on how to be a great new dad.  They also discuss when it is acceptable to wear Crocs, the insecurities of being a girl dad, and what NOT to do in the labor and delivery room.   Be a part of the Birth Plan...6:18  Do your homework...11:02  Help with feeding...13:29  Do something...anything!...15:53  Ask...

This episode is proudly sponsored by Deeks Insurance. Worship is a vital part of Christian living. It is so much more than singing. Instead, true worship is living our lives surrendered to God. However, for many, worship is often thought of as corporate worship at their church or group. Lockdown has challenged most of us, including church leaders, to rethink and redesign the worship time. In this episode, we chat about how corporate worship has evolved after two long years of restrictions...

Sometimes it seems as though there is more month than there is money. Have you been there? As men, we often feel the desire to provide for our families, and sometimes that pressure can feel overwhelming. Culture tells us to hustle and gather things, but sometimes that comes into conflict with what God is calling us to. How should we respond when our calling comes at a cost and having faith just doesn’t feel like enough? In this episode, Jordan and Andrew discuss that question they explain...

C.S. Lewis was a British writer, theologian, and academic, holding positions at both Oxford and Cambridge. His legacy continues to live on today in several well-known books such as Mere Christianity, The Chronicles of Narnia series and through the C.S. Lewis Institute. In this podcast, we talk with the President of the C.S. Lewis Institute, Joel Woodruff. Joel discusses the influence that discipleship relationships and friendship had on Lewis, and how these relationships still apply to men...

It’s a dangerous time to be a man. Manhood and masculinity are under attack. Many people may even refer to it as “toxic”. Your masculinity is going to be defined by what you do and not how you look. Don’t try to be somebody you’re not. Be the best version of yourself for the glory of God and do the things that men do. It is critical to understand our identity in Christ, so we can stand up and resist the secular forces attacking masculinity. In this episode, we invited Jim Ramos to discuss...

This podcast episode with Ryan and Selena Frederick was originally posted on August 15, 2020. God cares about your sex life!  In a time where we are bombarded by various messages about sex, it is so important to hear what the designer of sexual intimacy says about building great sexual intimacy in our marriage. In part 2 of our podcast with Ryan and Selena Frederick from Fierce Marriage and authors of See-Through Marriage we talk about: What the Bible has to say about sex How couples can...

Why are young men getting married later? What is the worst marriage advice we’ve ever been given? In 1971, the average age of a man getting married was 24.4. In 2020, the average age was 38 according to the latest official figures available from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Why is this? And is it something that should be concerning? This is one of the topics Jordan & Andrew discuss as well as the importance of celebrating singleness, tips for newly married men, and they also...

What does a “good man” look like? Who was I created to be? These are questions many men wrestle with in their hearts.   Some may view a “good man” as a pastor, a guy who can quote Scripture and attends church every Sunday; or a family man, a faithful husband, or a scholar; or someone who is able to avoid all of life’s temptations. In this podcast, Nathan talks about the writing of his book, “Good Man” and what it truly means to become and live as exactly that – a good man. 

When we think of Men’s Ministry we often think of a weekly program at our Church. Narte Hochstetler is a pastor and entrepreneur in Sioux Lookout, Ontario (about 4.5 hours northwest of Thunder Bay) and shares how men’s ministry in his context looks a little different. Nate is Married forty years, 6 kids, and 9 grandkids.  He was born and raised on a dairy farm in Indiana, but as of August, has lived in Sioux Lookout for 30 years where he serves as bi-vocational lead pastor, coffee roaster,...

2021 was a memorable year to say the least. As a ministry, we have seen God do some incredible things and we would love to tell you about them. In this podcast you will hear about how we continued to impact men despite the many restrictions. Listen in for a recap of our ministry year and hear of the many exciting things that God has done.

Deep down, godly men want to make a difference and live a life of impact. What if significant influence is on the other side of just saying “yes” to God and letting Him lead you outside of your comfort zones. In this episode, Dr. Michael Bayer shares his experience of how being obedient to God opened doors to make a tremendous difference in a neighborhood that most people choose to avoid. Dr. Bayer touches on the importance of having a personal relationship with Jesus, not doing ministry...

This episode features Sathiya Sam, he is a coach who helps men experience permanent freedom from pornography. A recovered addict himself, Sathiya is the creator of DeepCleanTM – a research-based and Bible-backed system for overcoming porn addiction. One day I will get free of porn and do everything in my power to help as many other men as possible get free in a much shorter time. Sathiya first discovered porn when he was only eleven years old. What started as an innocent mistake would...

Ministry in Downtown Toronto is no easy job. Darryl Dash is always looking for ways to help Christians start their journey. Many of them have the desire to grow in God, but they often don’t know where and how to begin. After seeing his wife’s weight loss success after implementing some very simple lifestyle changes, Darryl was amazed. He started thinking if a health consultant can translate complex nutrition concepts into easy habits that people can follow, is there a parallel to church...

On September 30th, the country of Canada observed “National Truth & Reconciliation Day” for the first time in solidarity with our First Nations communities. This day, though only one small step, is a part of reconciliation efforts that are ongoing and very needed. As Christians, may we pause and consider our role in these efforts while acknowledging a dark past, but also bringing light and hope to a promising future. On today’s podcast, we have Dan Collado. He serves as the Academic...

This episode features Pastor Dave Wells from Harvest City Church in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Pastor Dave sat down with us to talk about the importance of men’s ministry. He explained why his weekly meetings with his men’s group is now one of the most important things of his week. He is amazed by the impact he has seen on men’s lives at his church; moreover, the impact that it has had on him personally. If you are a pastor, men’s ministry leader, or just a man who has a heart for men’s...