I saw a social media post once that still makes me chuckle, which said: “Nobody talks about Jesus’ miracle of having 12 close guy friends in His 30’s.” When I …
The Other Side of Accountability
I was walking through a tall forest on Keats Island off the West Coast of Canada alongside my spiritual advisor, Dave. He had been assigned to me as part of …
To the Lonely Christian Man
Men are so hardwired and socially conditioned to portray strength and confidence that we often don’t know how to be vulnerable. We are told that we must be tough and …
The Great Male Friendship Recession
You’d think that strong relationships would be at an all-time high in an age where social connections are more available than ever. So why is it that close male friendships …
Small Groups That Change the World
Where would you begin if you wanted to start a movement that would change the world two thousand years later? You might think about your marketing campaign or how you …
Community – Living With Others
Some of the most popular songs we remember from our youth had one thing in common – great harmony. When a song has a sonically pleasant sound, with a combination …
Jesus – Friend of Sinners
Jesus seems to have had a knack (desire?) for going places, doing things, and connecting with people that others (mainly the religious crowd—although on occasion even his own disciples) didn’t think …
EP 52: The Thing Beneath the Thing. Dealing with Your Stuff to Live Strong and Courageous
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.
Make Time for Friends
I set a goal a couple of years ago: to spend time regularly with my friends. I was inspired after an evening with my friends Ken and Jonathan. We sat …
Belong Together
Theme of the Week: Don’t Go through Life Alone Bible Verse: For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more …