Life is filled with difficulties. If you’ve been living on this earth long enough and you’re a man then you know that challenges are everywhere. As men we experience difficulty in our jobs, our relationships, our finances, and the list goes on and on. But God who is rich in love and mercy has given us a framework for dealing with the challenges that life brings. We believe that men are responsible for the people and the situations that God brings into our lives. And that by moving towards...

In this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Kelly Hunt about the changing roles of parenthood and how to effectively engage teenagers and young adults. Using the analogy of a coach, Kelly encourages listeners to guide their adult children from the “sidelines” while allowing them to feel the weight of responsibility and build confidence. APPLICATION: Read Luke 15:11-24. Looking at this passage from the perspective of the father, what is one thing you notice or can apply to your role as a...

In this episode, Chris Rivers speaks with Matt Rogers, Lead Pastor of Christ Fellowship Cherrydale (https://www.cfcherrydale.com/staff), about the importance of reading the Bible and applying it to our daily lives. Utilizing a resource Matt developed called the Seven Arrows, listeners will learn how to observe, interpret, and apply what they are reading in the Scriptures through the use of seven strategic questions. Share, listen, and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture...

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Scofield Foster, explore sexual brokenness and how it can impact our ability to care for the people God has placed in our lives and push us towards independence from God. Share, listen, and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture references in a one-on-one conversation or with a group of men by visiting: resources.gracechurchsc.org/podcasts/men-at-grace APPLICATION: How would you articulate your sexual story? When...

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Player Chappell, explore five pieces of advice every man needs. Adapted from a student ministry teaching Player shared with graduating seniors, these insights are applicable to men in all stages of life and offer practical takeaways for pursuing Christ and growing as believers. Share, listen, and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture references in a one-on-one conversation or with a group of men by visiting:...

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Matt Gaymon, take a deeper look at the question, “how should men think about participation in the local church?” Highlighting content from Episode 19 of the Men at Grace podcast (Spotify, iTunes, Google Podcasts), they explore how allowing Scripture to define and direct us, looking for opportunities to move into what God is doing, and surrounding ourselves with godly men are just a few of the ways the local church can help us grow...

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Scott Puckett, discuss why and how men should be prayerfully dependent. They explore the posture that makes prayer possible, the purpose of this most intimate spiritual discipline, and the daily practice that can help us stay connected to Christ and empowered to do the Father’s will. Share, listen, and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture references in a one-on-one conversation or with a group of men by visiting:...

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Blake Payne, tackle the question, “how should men think about participation in the local church?” They explore the role of the local church in building community, grounding us biblically, teaching us to come under authority, and maturing us as believers. Share, listen, and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture references in a one-on-one conversation or with a group of men by visiting:...

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Brad Walbridge, along with Matt Kelley and Davis Craig, tackle the question, “how should men think about leading the next generation?” They explore how pouring into the lives of the next generation by giving of our time, resources, and the wisdom learned through life experiences can play a vital role in helping us mature as disciples and lead our families well. Share, listen, and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture references in a...

In this episode, Chris Rivers, Brad Walbridge, Daniel Black, Robert Andrews, and Shawn Piedrahita tackle the question, “how should men think when it comes to managing rest?” They unpack the role of personality when it comes to managing rest and share practical ways to incorporate rest into our daily lives. Share, listen, and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture references in a one-on-one conversation or with a group of men by visiting:...

In this episode, Chris Rivers, Brad Walbridge, and Doug Peterson tackle the question, “how should men think when it comes to leading their families?” Using a boating analogy, they look at three points to consider when trying to bring purpose and intentionality to a man’s role of leader in the home.  Share, listen, and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture references in a one-on-one conversation or with a group of men. Check out this episode's Study Questions by visiting:...

In the 15th episode of the Men at Grace podcast, Chris Rivers, Micah Williams, and Brandon Dejong, members of Grace Church’s Pelham campus, tackle the question, “what kind of man do I want to be?” or, more specifically, “what kind of man does God want me to be?”  They discuss the core identity of an authentic man and explore practical strategies for building intentionality and natural rhythms around this idea. Share, listen and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture references...

In this episode, Chris Rivers, Taylor Hall, and Scott Beardsley discuss the desire to hide and manage sin to avoid being fully known and the freedom that comes when we expose our brokenness. Share, listen and then discuss the application, key ideas, and scripture references in a one on one conversation or with a group of men. Episode # 1 Study Questions: https://resources.gracechurchsc.org/podcasts/men-at-grace KEY POINTS Taylor took a job at Grace as a worship and video director after...

In the 13th episode of the Men at Grace podcast, Chris Rivers, Scott Mozingo, and Paul Gaeto, a member of Grace Church’s Downtown campus, discuss the stewardship of masculine energy in retirement and explore ways to incorporate serving and discipleship opportunities in this unique season of life.  Episode # 13 Study Questions: https://resources.gracechurchsc.org/podcasts/men-at-grace KEY POINTS Paul and his wife entered retirement in their fifties and moved to the Greenville area. They...

In the 12th episode of the Men at Grace podcast, Chris Rivers, Ben Temple, and Alex Borges, a member of Grace Church’s Downtown campus, discuss how pride and a desire to control our circumstances often prevent us from moving and experiencing the fullness God has for our lives. Share, listen, and then discuss the application, key ideas, and Scripture references in a one-on-one conversation or with a group of men. Episode # 12 Study Questions:...

Life is filled with difficulties. If you’ve been living on this earth long enough and you’re a man then you know that challenges are everywhere. As men we experience difficulty in our jobs, our relationships, our finances, and the list goes on and on. But God who is rich in love and mercy has given us a framework for dealing with the challenges that life brings. We believe that men are responsible for the people and the situations that God brings into our lives. And that by moving towards...

In this episode, Chris Rivers, Scott Aman, and Chad Clint discuss “Just Serve Day,” an outreach ministry event at Grace Church.  Scott shares his involvement in this event and how it has impacted his life in a personal way.  Scott and Chad also explore the benefits of serving, in any capacity, and talk about how it can build credibility with others and open the door for gospel conversations. Share, listen and then discuss the application, key ideas, and scripture references in a one on one...

In this episode, Chris Rivers, Jim Taylor, and Vernon Rutland discuss the process of recovery through the re:gen ministry at Grace Church and explore how this played a role in Vernon’s story. Share, listen and then discuss the application, key ideas, and scripture references in a one on one conversation or with a group of men. Episode # 10 Study Questions: https://bit.ly/3yrF8G8 KEY POINTS Vernon went through a period where he was struggling in many different areas of his life. There was...

In this episode, Chris Rives, Jeremy Meyer and Geoff Van De Merwe discuss Geoff’s participation in the re|engage program at Grace church and the life change that took place in his marriage, family, and walk with the Lord. Share, listen and then discuss the Episode 9 Study Questions (https://bit.ly/2WOauJZ) in a one on one conversation or with a group of men. APPLICATION What are some ways you have seen God work in your life through participation in re|engage, Re:Gen, a Men’s Roundtable...

In this episode, Chris Rives and James Farnham discuss the role of tension in moving towards responsibility. Share, listen and then discuss the application, key ideas, and scripture references in a one on one conversation or with a group of men. If you know a man that would benefit from hearing this episode, share it with him. Having intentional conversations around these principles is a great way to disciple and help others move towards Christ. Download Episode 8 Study Questions...

In this episode, Chris Rivers, Ryan Gillespie and Scofield Foster discuss how serving as a small group leader in student ministry creates room for life change. Ryan shares a period of time in his life when he was not serving in the local church. He admits he was more of a consumer and was struggling to get plugged in. Ryan had the benefit of a friend calling him out on this and challenging him to get involved. This was a pivotal point in Ryan’s walk with the Lord.  He decided to serve in...

In this episode, Chris Rivers and Jacob Cook discuss Jacob’s journey in discovering what it means to be an Authentic Man. They talk about how Jacob's understanding of responsibility and the force of community on his life broke his relentless pursuit of “power” and “importance.” Here are also some other key concepts Jacob communicates during this episode: - We can be doing all the right things, but still feel empty. Jacob realized his heart was not where it needed to be and he was relying on...

In a world that offers only toxic or shallow definitions of manhood, we must examine the Scriptures to discover what it truly means to be a man. As men who are pursuing Christ, we recognize our culture sends conflicting messages about manhood and masculinity. This has led to a lot of confusion among men. In this episode, Mike Adams, Daniel Black, and Chris Rivers discuss conflict in marriage, personalities and how they manifest passivity, and the role of community in navigating marital...

In a world that offers only toxic or shallow definitions of manhood, we must examine the Scriptures to discover what it truly means to be a man. As men who are pursuing Christ, we recognize our culture sends conflicting messages about manhood and masculinity. This has led to a lot of confusion among men. In this episode, Chris Rivers and John Thomas discuss core principles from the teaching, Building Relational Capital. This teaching can be found in the Men’s Roundtable Study entitled...