The Worst Lie in the World Isn’t the Lie Others Tell Us But Rather the Lie We Tell Ourselves And, as men, I believe the biggest lie we tell ourselves …
What is Accountability and How Do We Develop This Relationship?
Accountability relationships can be very important. But the reality is most men don’t have close enough friendships with other men to trust them with the deep places of their life. …
Who is on your Team?
Are you a hockey fan? What about football, baseball, soccer or even basketball? Although we usually have a favorite player who might be the superstar on the team, I think …
EP 18: The Secrets Men Keep – Steve Arterburn
Finding a way to deal with the unspoken fears and questions. The Bible indicates that God keeps some things completely to himself. So what’s wrong with having a secret? Steve …
Stop Lying to Yourself
3 Questions That Will Help You Stop The only thing probably worse than the lies we tell others are the ones we tell ourselves. And those lies, if left unchallenged, …
6 Ways To Avoid Changing
Change is hard. Breaking an old habit or creating a new one takes real effort, which is why it is so annoying when somebody else is pressuring you to do …
Accountability Alone Doesn’t Work in Battling Addiction
My fascination with porn began when I was a teenager. Because my activities were too shameful to describe to anyone and the penalties for discovery were harsh, I covered my …
The Masks We Wear
Do you remember when you were young, and your parents asked what you wanted to be for Halloween? There was something about that question which just sparked our imaginations and …
Health Tips: Why You Need an Accountability Partner for Physical Fitness
When it comes to physical fitness, do you find it challenging to stay focused and/or motivated? Have you tried various programs but are unable to follow through? Luckily, there is …
How To Choose Your Teammates In Becoming a Better Man
Real men don’t isolate; they evaluate, collaborate, and integrate. Ecclesiates 4:9,10 says, “Two are better than one because there is better return on their labor. If either one of them …
Overcoming Pornography with Forgiveness
And How to Forgive Properly Did you know that unforgiveness could be stopping you from overcoming pornography? I’ve worked with a lot of men over the years to help them …
Why I Deleted All Games from My Phone
It All Started With An Innocent Game My latest dance with addiction began when my wife showed me a game she was playing on her iPhone. I had never installed …
Welcome God Into Sexual Temptations
“Don’t have sex outside of marriage.” “Stop looking at porn.” “Keep those eyes from wandering!” Men, these are the things we hear, aren’t they? Living out this wisdom will keep …
Staying Clean for a Lifetime
You are in a war – a war for your sexual purity. The enemy attacks the young and old alike, hoping to permanently scar and leave you ruined. Your sexual …
Gratitude: The Medicine for Addiction
Imagine that the top story on your newsfeed today was the announcement of a brand-new miracle drug, a medication guaranteed to create positive emotions, make you feel more alive, improve …
When Men Are Tempted
How to be Sexually Free Every man faces temptation. Dr. Doug Weiss provides some practical advice on how to untrain our mind’s tendency to lust. In this video from our …
Accountability Alone Doesn’t Work in Battling Addiction
My fascination with porn began when I was a teenager. Because my activities were too shameful to describe to anyone and the penalties for discovery were harsh, I covered my …
Porn is Not Your Problem, Facing Reality Is
If you are in the habit of leaving your house occasionally, you have probably encountered a bumper sticker that says, “This Too Shall Pass.” Whether you know it or not, …
The Root of Addiction
The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction The Whirlpool of Trauma When I was eight years old, my mother, who had recently given birth to her eighth child, suddenly disappeared. Not …
The Problem With Goal Setting
Many motivational books will tell you that goal-setting is the key to success. Your goal must be clear – the clearer, the better – so picture it in your mind’s …
Breaking the Anger Chain
I felt furious. We shared a car. Every night, my wife would call me to tell her to come pick her up at work. I’d drive 15 minutes and arrive …
Dealing with Anger
A Common Struggle for Men In this video, Matt Cline from Restored Ministries talks about: the hidden dangers of anger why we actually get angry (versus what we think is …
Special Episode: Don’t Tell Me “God is Good” – Steven Bancarz
When life is good, it’s easy to say that “God is good.” But when life doesn’t go the way we planned – how do we view God? If we’re being …
3 Things to Avoid When Arguing with Your Spouse
Let’s face it, conflict in marriage is inevitable and unavoidable. Why? Because simply put, we’re all sinners (Romans 3:23). And when you got married, you married another sinner. So, in …
The Gift Of Anger
For the first twenty years of my married life, I was the quintessential Christian Nice Guy. Nobody ever saw me get angry, not even my wife. I was even-tempered, imperturbable, …
How Can I Release My Anger and Accept When Bad Things Happen?
During a 1-hour Facebook Live Q&A event, All About Being a Man, hosted by Impactus | Promise Keepers Canada, Kirk Giles answered some tough questions men are asking. Here is one of the questions, along with …
How To Be An Emotionally Safe Parent
Safe parenting can be hard. There are a few key ideas to being a safe parent that were summed up in a conversation with a dad I coached. He reported: …
The Real Problem
Theme of the Week: Why We Can’t Get Our Act Together? Bible Verse: “Either make the tree good and its fruit will be good, or make the tree bad and …
Learning to Fight
I am, by nature, a conflict-avoider. Some people might call me a chicken, but I prefer to think of myself as a diplomat—a lover, not a fighter. I like to …
Launching Your Marriage to True Joy: Part 2
What if there is a way to launch your marriage to true joy? Watch this clip from Gary Thomas at our All In conference in 2017, where Gary will challenge …
2 Great Messages Christian Parents Can Communicate About Marriage
In my last post, I talked about 2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage. Today, I want to look at this from a different perspective. What are the good …
2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage
Readers Note: This article was originally published in February 2018 Parents have an incredible amount of influence in the decisions made by their children. What you say and how you …
Is Your Men’s Ministry like Netflix or Cable TV?
There has been a shift taking place for the past several decades, and things have moved into high gear as a result of COVID-19. The shift is the slow decline …
How to Set Yourself Up for Great Sex in Marriage—Before You Tie the Knot
This article comes from a conversation with author, blogger, and Christian sex expert Sheila Wray Gregoire on sex and the different “seasons” of marriage. One of our first questions for …
How to Deal with Grief
“We knew this day was coming, but nothing really prepared us for this moment.” I have heard those words many times as a pastor when I would walk with families …
Want Revenge? Try This Instead
I grew up in the ’70s and early ’80s. As a foster kid, later adopted, I got beat up by my peers a lot. I still remember the fear. Being …
4 Reasons Why Men Fail
Tell the truth, have you ever heard a man say any of the following: I can’t wait to ruin my life. I plan to be the worst husband I can …
Raising Up Martyrs
The Story of Leah Sharibu On February 19, 2018, a faction of Boko Haram, a terrorist group that has been raging for several years in different regions in Africa, kidnapped …
Healing Painful Memories
Time does not heal all wounds I have a distinct memory of my Dad crying. My Dad was not a very emotional guy, so when I saw him in tears …
3 Ways to Pray
If you were to describe your prayer life with three words, which of the following three words would you use? Here are a few that you can choose from: Brief, …
A New Day
Please consider a special Easter gift today and bring a new day to even more men who desperately need it. You can donate here impactus.org/give Have you felt like these …
Message of Hope
What does “Hope” mean to you? One year ago, did you ever imagine 2020 would look like it has? So many men are struggling with relationship issues, financial hardships, health …
Iron Sharpens Iron – The Impact of COVID and the Sharpening of Men
Have you ever felt alone or like you are the only person going through whatever struggles you are facing? Have you ever wished you could find a place to be …
Relationship With Jesus
Theme of the Week: Relationship With Jesus Bible Verse: “Christ in you, the hope of glory” Colossians 1:27b CSB Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-15 A few years ago, I was diagnosed with gall …
Finding Peace In an Overwhelming World
A Lot Of Information A lot has happened in the last few weeks. We would need full days of reading to catch up with everything that has been written on …
Connecting Heaven and Earth
Theme of the Week: The God Who Is There Bible Verse: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name.” Matthew 6:9b Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:9-13 Have you ever read something …
The God Who Tells
Theme of the Week: The God Who Still Speaks Bible Verse: “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in …
Where Did you See God Today?
Theme of the Week: The God Who Tells Bible Verse: “Come near to God, and he will come near to you.” James 4:8, NIV Scripture Reading: John 6:22-40 I remember …
Intro To The God Who Shows
Theme of the Week: The God Who Shows Bible Verse: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only …
Love the Lord Your God with All Your Strength
Theme of the Week: Your Strength Bible Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all …
Leaping Off The Page
Theme of the Week: Your Mind Bible Verse: “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of …
Steadily and Slowly
Theme of the Week: Reset Boundaries (Recharge) Bible Verse: Jesus said to them, “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in …
Who Loves a Good Steak?
Theme of the Week: God’s Perfect Love Verse of the Day: 1 John 4:19 Summer is filled with all kinds of things we love. Personally, I love a good steak! …
Men, Your Pastor Needs You!
What a challenging time these last 18 months have been for the local church! If your church is open and intact, you likely have a pastor who’s experienced more gut-wrenching …
Are You Killing Your Pastor?
Are you killing your pastor without even knowing it? Let’s just focus on the most visible side of the pastor’s job we are most vocal about: public speaking. Do you …
Why Do We Need the Church?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Christians around the world – along with the rest of society – had to stop meeting like they once did. This abruptly shifted the rhythms many …
EP 21: Canada, The Church and The Future
In this episode, we invited Rev. Bill Allan and David Wells to join us in a panel of discussion on the future for Canadian churches and Christian leaders. Rev. Bill …
Millennials, The Church isn’t Coming for You
Are you between 25 to 40? That means you are a millennial, and statistically, you might be the 59-70% who have walked away from church over the years. I have …
Why We Need To Pray Together
The Importance of Corporate Prayer Especially for Men How important is corporate prayer to you? Most Christian men would agree that prayer is an essential element of spirituality, at least …
Ep 13: Why Bother with Church?
In this episode, we have a great discussion with Sam Allberry, author of Why Bother with Church?: And other questions about why you need it and why it needs you …
Who Are Your Real Friends?
These days, isn’t it so easy to make friends? All you have to do is click “confirm” or “add,” and you’re done! You now have another friend. Long gone are …
Life Should Not Be Like Survivor
About two weeks into the COVID-19 quarantine, just when my wife and I were about to strangle each other out of sheer boredom, we were saved by the CBS show, …
Three Reasons We Need To Talk About Porn In The Church
The level of devastation depends on who you ask. Covenant Eyes will tell you the number is 64%. Pure Desire Ministries says 68%. Either way, it’s devastating. This is the …
The Benefits of HIIT Training
We live in a society where the hustle and bustle of family and work causes people to be unable to stay active. The notion of setting aside even forty-five minutes …
Boston Bruins’ Kevan Miller Calls It A Career
Prompted by various injuries and setbacks, Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller has opted to retire from professional hockey and the National Hockey League. In an Instagram post made to his …
A Somber Summer
Be Part of the Healing Process by Listening Well Canada Day was very different this year. In Regina, Saskatchewan, it was a beautiful, hot sunny day, yet the mood was …
Movie Review: The Tomorrow War
Sins of the Father *Contains spoilers* While a little uneven in tone, Chris Pratt’s new action vehicle, The Tomorrow War (streaming on Amazon Prime), is an exciting science fiction diversion …
Toys for Guys – Portable Grill & Silent Coin Miner
Portable Grill Weber Summer weather means grilling, but what if you’re away from home? You can’t exactly pack up the backyard barbecue and load it into your trunk. Or can …
Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette
Vladdy and Bo – A Brotherhood Rooted in Faith The Toronto Blue Jays are in the mid-stages of a full-scale rebuild. The Jose Bautista-Edwin Encarnacion-Josh Donaldson era is long over, …
Toys for Guys – Man’s Best Friend & Misting Fan
Man’s Best Friend Genuine Fred Who’s The Man? You’re The Man! And who loves you unconditionally and can’t wait to see you every morning? Man’s Best Friend, that’s who. Perk …
4 Ways Physical Activity Can Improve Your Mental Health
Most of us have a good understanding of the benefits exercise has on our physical health, such as weight control, reduced risk of diabetes, and lower blood pressure. However, physical …
Toys for Guys – Mini Waffle Maker & Junk Drawer Starter Kit
Mini Waffle Maker Amazon Do you have room in your kitchen for a waffle maker? Look around. You probably have a microwave or toaster oven on the counter, plus a …
Movie Review: The Courier
The Courier is a gripping story of an ordinary man thrust into an unimaginable situation. It has a lot to say about sacrifice, courage and calling – things all men …
Servants Are Listeners
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Servants Bible Verse: “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak …
Servants Are Loyal
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Servants Bible Verse: “Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life, and we have …
Servants Understand Lordship
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Servants Bible Verse: “…just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life …
Godly Men Are Servants
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Servants Bible Verse: “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 …
The Umbrella Principle
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Protectors Bible Verse: “Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house, your children, like young olive trees around your table.” …
Take A Stand
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Protectors Bible Verse: “Don’t be afraid of them. Remember the great and awe-inspiring Lord, and fight for your countrymen, your sons and daughters, …
The Father Who Didn’t Show Up
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Protectors Bible Verse: “If one person sins against another, God can intercede for him, but if a person sins against the LORD, who …
Where Was Adam?
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Protectors Bible Verse: “The woman saw that the tree was good for food and delightful to look at, and that it was desirable …
The Strongest Man
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Protectors Bible Verse: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself for her.” Ephesians 5:25 ESV Scripture Reading: …
Weaker. What?
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Protectors Bible Verse: “Husbands, in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with a weaker partner, showing them …
5 Things Single Guys Can Do To Meet a Girl
Nine years ago, when I was single and starting out as a speaker, I sat down and had lunch with Dr. Barry Moore. It’s believed this man has spoken to …
3 Dating Tips from a Dad
I am amazed at how many guys are not great at dating! How do I know this? OK, I will admit that I do not have statistical evidence to support …
Marriage and the Decline of “Economically Attractive Men”
A recent study from Cornell University concluded that fewer people are getting married because there are less “economically attractive” men available. The study claims that women desire an average earning …
Norm Is Not Alone
Embracing A Women’s Mystery I have a vague recollection of an episode of Cheers—that sitcom of the last century. Norm, greeted with an everybody-knows-your-name “Norm!” when he enters the pub, …
Relating to Women in a “Me Too” World
Many of you will know the phrase “MeToo.” It began in the fall of 2017 when sexual abuse allegations were made against movie producer Harvey Weinstein. Shortly after these allegations …
Gary Thomas on What to Look for in a Future Spouse
Know someone who is thinking about getting married? Gary Thomas talks to Kirk about choosing the person to spend the rest of your life with. Related Links and Resources: …
Sacred Search
Marrying for Holiness Will Make You Happier Than Marrying Someone to Make You Happy Spoken by a supremely loving, all-wise, heavenly father who wants me to enjoy the abundant life, …
Why Marriage is Better Than Just Living Together
Marriage is a reflection of who God is. The past year [2018] has been a memorable experience for our family. We are now at the stage of life where our …
Every Woman’s Desire
With humour, Vince D’Acchioli shares an insightful message about our relationships with women, understanding woman and how they think, and why we sometimes have conflict. Whether you’re single, newlywed, or …
Ask a Counsellor – Marriage Q&A with Dr. Doug Weiss
No marriage is easy, and each brings its own unique set of challenges. However, some couples face very difficult and serious hurdles, oftentimes resulting in what seems like an unbeatable …
Mentoring In an Age of Anger
If you listen long enough, there is a group of men who are very angry right now. Anger is nothing new for men, but it does seem like anger has …
What is Accountability and How Do We Develop This Relationship?
Accountability relationships can be very important. But the reality is most men don’t have close enough friendships with other men to trust them with the deep places of their life. …
7 Steps to Finding the Right Men to Lead Your Men’s Ministry
How do we motivate and encourage other men to engage in leadership? Avoid The Extremes There are two dangerous extremes when it comes to leaders motivating and developing other leaders. …
Leadership is like Farming: Messy
The Apostle Paul loved to communicate by painting pictures with words. In 2 Timothy 2:6, he writes: “The hardworking farmer ought to be the first to get a share of …
Are You Discouraged?
How To Keep Your Passion for Ministry Burning The Apostle Paul adopted some young men into his leadership team, and he treated them as his own children. One of these …
Four Simple Steps to Help Men Invest in Others
During the Men’s Ministry Leadership Training, we talk about a quote from Patrick Morley: “You have not made disciples until your disciples are making disciples.” One of the consistent challenges …
Transitioning Leadership To The Next Generation
Generational Transitions in Leadership are Rarely Easy but Always Necessary Very often, younger generations feel like older generations are stuck in their ways and have no interest in doing anything …
How to Build Your Men’s Ministry Leadership Team
Men’s Ministry leadership teams are critical to the success of your men’s ministry. Far too many churches have just gone with any warm body to fill a volunteer slot. If …
How to Prevent the Start-Stop of Ministry to Men
The one consistent reality for most local churches is that ministry to men is very inconsistent. It usually gets started because one man, sometimes two, become very passionate about the …
What Motivates Leaders When It’s Hard to Lead
Resilient Love, Men’s Ministry and Leadership I recently finished studying through 2 Corinthians. It was a thrilling experience, giving me a backstage VIP pass into the life of pastoral ministry …
Creating Memorable Moments as a Family
We were sitting on the lip of a waterfall in a remote area due to a wrong turn. This wrong turn, along with the incoming ocean tide, forced us to …
Forgiveness with Bill Farrel
The tension in relationships seems to be at a breaking point. We are living in a significant cultural moment where people are once again confronting racism while also dealing with …
3 Important Gifts A Mom Can Give Her Son
My wife and I were recently reflecting on how different boys and girls are. She talked about how much of a challenge it was to get used to boys wrestling …
Honoring the Women in Our Lives
It’s May. That means Mother’s Day is coming… like…really soon, guys! Which raises the question: How do I survive Mother’s Day? Kirk and Jeff discuss what this might look like, …
The Influence of a Grandparent
Rick Johnson shares why grandparents are such an important and integral part of their grandkids’ lives, and some practical ways that a grandfather can invest in his children’s children. Rick …
Practical Wisdom for the Sandwich Generation
According to the PEW Research Center, nearly half of adults in their 40’s and 50’s have a parent over the age of 65 and are simultaneously either raising a young …
Stuck in the Middle
Making Sense of the ‘Sandwich Years’ With bleary eyes I saw my dad’s phone number on the screen of my phone as it rang early in the morning. “Hello, Dad. …
No Easy Answers
When faith is called into question, how do we answer? My 18-year-old daughter has started dating a guy who is Hindu. She says he accepts her faith so why can’t …
You Should Call Your Dad
The last time I spoke with my dad was June 17, 1996. It was Father’s Day. I rarely phoned him—our conversations were mostly awkward and terse, often edgy. He was, …
EP 23: Overcome Sin with a Desire for God – David Bowden
“Affections can only be replaced; they cannot be cancelled.” In his letter to the Roman church, the apostle Paul wrote “I do not understand what I do. For what I …
Special Episode: Don’t Tell Me “God is Good” – Steven Bancarz
When life is good, it’s easy to say that “God is good.” But when life doesn’t go the way we planned – how do we view God? If we’re being …
HULVEY: Where Do I Belong
Hulvey grew up like a lot of Christian kids – going to church, eating goldfish crackers, hanging out with his friends, but not really connecting deeply with God. After going …
The Power of Mercy
Turning Power On Its Head Amon Goethe, the Nazi concentration camp commandant in the Oscar Award-winning film Schindler’s List, is a brutal character. He kills willingly. He has no empathy. …
Meeting the Confused at Rock Bottom
Theme of the Week: Meeting the Confused Bible Verse: “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know …
All Things New: A New You
Theme of the Week: All Things New: A New You Bible Verse: “And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And …
New Beginnings
Theme of the Week: All Things New: New Beginnings Bible Verse: “Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now …
Light Broke Down
Theme of the Week: Light Broke Down Bible Verse: “That light shines in the darkness, and yet the darkness did not overcome it.” John 1:5, CSB Scripture Reading: John 1:1-18 …
The Good News That God Doesn’t Believe In You
Theme of the Week: The Good News That God Doesn’t Believe In You Bible Verse: “‘Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I …
Do You Ever Feel Frustrated With Yourself?
Theme of the Week: Why We Can’t Get Our Act Together? Bible Verse: Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, unless someone is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of …
2 Great Messages Christian Parents Can Communicate About Marriage
In my last post, I talked about 2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage. Today, I want to look at this from a different perspective. What are the good …
2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage
Readers Note: This article was originally published in February 2018 Parents have an incredible amount of influence in the decisions made by their children. What you say and how you …
How to Set Yourself Up for Great Sex in Marriage—Before You Tie the Knot
This article comes from a conversation with author, blogger, and Christian sex expert Sheila Wray Gregoire on sex and the different “seasons” of marriage. One of our first questions for …
Raising Up Martyrs
The Story of Leah Sharibu On February 19, 2018, a faction of Boko Haram, a terrorist group that has been raging for several years in different regions in Africa, kidnapped …
Family: We All Have One
Theme of the Week: Family: We All Have One Bible Verse: “Whoever troubles his own household will inherit the wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise of …
Movie Review: The Tomorrow War
Sins of the Father *Contains spoilers* While a little uneven in tone, Chris Pratt’s new action vehicle, The Tomorrow War (streaming on Amazon Prime), is an exciting science fiction diversion …
7 Ways to Survive Dual Incomes Without Duels
Marriage is great, wonderful, and adventurous all at the same time. Until it’s not. When married couples both work, and things must be done around the house, it can become …
Great Advice for New Dads
Recently, we asked the men in our Connected Families community what advice, encouragement, or insight they would give to dads just starting out on their parenting journey, whether through birth …
Why Husbands and Wives Should Serve Together – and 6 Things to Look Out For
first posted on February 15, 2018 Living life on mission as husband and wife. Many wonder whether or not husbands and wives should serve together. I will tip my hand …
5 Ways to Create a Culture of Prayer in Your Home
As parents and as followers of Christ, many of us place great value on prayer. Are we prepared to pray BIG prayers? Or do we feel like we are just …
2 Great Messages Christian Parents Can Communicate About Marriage
In my last post, I talked about 2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage. Today, I want to look at this from a different perspective. What are the good …
2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage
Readers Note: This article was originally published in February 2018 Parents have an incredible amount of influence in the decisions made by their children. What you say and how you …
Raising Up Martyrs
The Story of Leah Sharibu On February 19, 2018, a faction of Boko Haram, a terrorist group that has been raging for several years in different regions in Africa, kidnapped …
Movie Review: The Tomorrow War
Sins of the Father *Contains spoilers* While a little uneven in tone, Chris Pratt’s new action vehicle, The Tomorrow War (streaming on Amazon Prime), is an exciting science fiction diversion …
Great Advice for New Dads
Recently, we asked the men in our Connected Families community what advice, encouragement, or insight they would give to dads just starting out on their parenting journey, whether through birth …
Practical Ways to Point Your Family to Jesus – Part 2
As I have mentioned, we love the idea of stepping up to spiritually lead our family, but the truth is, we have no idea what we’re doing. In the previous …
Practical Ways to Point Your Family to Jesus – Part 1
If you are married or have a family, you likely have very little time to sit down and read. The fact that you’ve even found a moment to be reading …
Finding Family Adventure with Purpose with Jerrad Lopes
Men love adventure. And men love their families. How do we step into adventure and at the same time invite and lead our families to join us? Join Jerrad Lopes …
When Father’s Day Is Hard To Celebrate
I have two sons. I don’t read the newspaper much anymore, but the other day a story caught my eye. The story was about a man who had been arrested …
God Our Father
Theme of the Week: God Our Father Bible Verse: “See what great love the Father has given us that we should be called God’s children—and we are! The reason the …
Want Revenge? Try This Instead
I grew up in the ’70s and early ’80s. As a foster kid, later adopted, I got beat up by my peers a lot. I still remember the fear. Being …
Overcoming Pornography with Forgiveness
And How to Forgive Properly Did you know that unforgiveness could be stopping you from overcoming pornography? I’ve worked with a lot of men over the years to help them …
When Forgiveness is Too Hard
Another brother in Christ and I went through a very difficult and painful relational mess. It wasn’t as if either of us intentionally hurt one another, but our decisions and …
5 Ways to Overcome Failures as a Dad
Lessons from the Life of Billy Graham When you spend as much time working with men as I have, you hear a lot of stories of brokenness. I have met …
At Peace With Our Fathers
Why You Should Forgive Your Dad (and How) Earl was working two jobs plus farming on the side when I met him. As you can imagine, there wasn’t much time …
Why You Need the Holy Spirit
I have a regrettable memory of my first summer job. I had done something irresponsible but managed to get away with it. A few “white lies” (if there are such …
Make it Right with Mom
It’s Never Too Late I have a distinct memory of mocking my mom in front of her friends. I was an obnoxious teen, full of myself, and thought I was …
EP 17: God. Men. with Mike Gordon
Are you doing things your way or God’s way? Is God just God or is He the Lord of every area of your life?
How Selfishness Erodes a Marriage
During our 1-hour live stream, Growing in Transparency & Intimacy in Your Marriage, guests Ryan and Selena Frederick from Fierce Marriage and authors of See Through Marriage, answered some questions …
Easter = Our Exodus
The Exodus Foreshadows Easter Every year, Jews celebrate the Passover, while Christians celebrate Easter. While Jews remember the Exodus from Egypt, Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus. While …
You Need Circles of Care
A fortieth birthday is the presumptive middle point pit stop we seem to all pull off on this road trip of life. Just before I turned forty, my family moved …
EP 24: Friendship – Steve McCready
Sin is always antisocial. Recognize your loneliness and seek friendships. We are surrounded by people, especially during this social media era, yet we still feel lonely. How can we deal …
How to Defeat Disappointment
The only thing worse than being disappointed, is being disappointed by someone close to you. But disappointment is just a natural part of life and to be expected. I often …
Friends Like Sam and Frodo
Theme of the Week: The Redemptive Power of Godly Friendship Bible Verse: “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than …
Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette
Vladdy and Bo – A Brotherhood Rooted in Faith The Toronto Blue Jays are in the mid-stages of a full-scale rebuild. The Jose Bautista-Edwin Encarnacion-Josh Donaldson era is long over, …
Man’s Greatest Lie
The Worst Lie in the World Isn’t the Lie Others Tell Us But Rather the Lie We Tell Ourselves And, as men, I believe the biggest lie we tell ourselves …
Who is on your Team?
Are you a hockey fan? What about football, baseball, soccer or even basketball? Although we usually have a favorite player who might be the superstar on the team, I think …
The Cosmic Act of Friendship
Over the past two years, I have dedicated myself to the study of biblical friendship. The journey has been consuming and transforming. When I think of Easter, I think about …
Real Friendships In A Digital World
The Evolution of Communication Rummaging through a box of old photographs the other day, I ran across a fresh-faced young man standing beside a Honda station wagon, proudly brandishing what …
How to Love Your Neighbor From 6 Feet Away
We know Jesus calls us to love our neighbor, but what happens when the world is turned upside down, and we’re now required to be 6 feet away from any …
Malawi, A Fridge and Psalm 23
Several years ago, I visited Malawi, Africa, on a mission exposure trip with a well-known Canadian charity. On one of our Sunday mornings, the team had the opportunity to visit …
Serve Small: How God Uses Small Acts to Make Big Impact
A Big World With Big Problems Our solar system is a big place – 93 million miles from one end to the other and eight planets, each with their unique …
Being Generous When You Don’t Have Much
When you take what you have—money, time, love—and you put it in the hands of God, it can’t help but multiply. Struggling to love? Feel like you don’t have much? …
An Antidote to Apathy
“Jesus, How Would You Like to Spend Me Today?” These days everyone and their dog wants you and me to give to their cause, show up to their event, share …
Tired of People Asking for Money?
Do you ever get tired of people/charities asking you for money? I do. And I work for one of those charities. I have been thinking a lot about both sides …
The Power of Your Presence
Your Life is More Than a Financial Contribution All around you there are incredible needs. In your community there are children growing up without a dad, in desperate need of …
Barry Slauenwhite on Strategic Compassion
Compassion Canada’s President and CEO Barry Slauenwhite discusses with Kirk the gospel-centric strategy to winning the fight against poverty — requiring more than our relief efforts or our evangelism individually. …
Jesus’ View of Giving: Is Your Wallet Saved?
Giving money is an important part of the Christian walk. One of my prior supervisors once said to me, “I remember the year I met Jesus. My wallet was saved …
What Does it Mean to Store Up Treasures in Heaven?
Jesus spent more time talking about money and possessions than about heaven and hell combined. But too often we’ve overlooked or misunderstood his most profound teaching on this topic, from …
A Five-Year-Old’s Fifty Cents
Give—with all you have. Would you take fifty cents from a five-year-old? My youngest son overheard a conversation I was having with a friend who is a collegiate-level hockey coach. My …
How to Deal with Grief
“We knew this day was coming, but nothing really prepared us for this moment.” I have heard those words many times as a pastor when I would walk with families …
Healing Painful Memories
Time does not heal all wounds I have a distinct memory of my Dad crying. My Dad was not a very emotional guy, so when I saw him in tears …
A Somber Summer
Be Part of the Healing Process by Listening Well Canada Day was very different this year. In Regina, Saskatchewan, it was a beautiful, hot sunny day, yet the mood was …
When Father’s Day Is Hard To Celebrate
I have two sons. I don’t read the newspaper much anymore, but the other day a story caught my eye. The story was about a man who had been arrested …
215 Children: The Ongoing Ministry of Reconciliation
In Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys, Richard Twiss writes, For us First Nations people, following Creator-Jesus within our Indigenous cultural ways without submitting to the hegemonic cultural assumptions of …
3 Do’s and Don’ts to Help Hurting People
My first picture of manhood was my grandfather, Jerod Hastings Rolle, who was also my larger-than-life superhero. The most impactful words he ever spoke to me were, “Son, whatever you …
7 Emotions Men Experience When Facing Infertility
And 3 Ways the Church Can Help originally posted February 2015 Infertility affects a large number of married couples—usually more than we realize. Several years ago, I was at a …
Men, Abortion & Grace
Within the pages of the Bible are stories of remarkable faith and trust in God as well as examples of remarkable transformations in attitude and behaviour. The story of Joseph …
When the Unexpected Happens
Theme of the Week: Following Jesus Bible Verse: “Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they …
4 Pandemic Learnings
A Year of Pain and Promise On January 25th, 2020, Canada crossed a significant threshold. This date marked the one-year anniversary of the first reported case of COVID-19 in the …
5 Things To Consider When Starting or Re-Launching Your Men’s Ministry
Starting a men’s ministry? Thinking about re-launching in the fall? In my work with churches across the nation, I’ve encountered many men’s ministries that are either non-existent or ineffective. I …
Rebuilding Your Men’s Ministry Post-COVID
Men’s ministry in the local church has never been easy, and it is about to become even more difficult. Even the most committed local church has had challenges with their …
How to Prevent the Start-Stop of Ministry to Men
The one consistent reality for most local churches is that ministry to men is very inconsistent. It usually gets started because one man, sometimes two, become very passionate about the …
Building a Men’s Ministry Plan During a Pandemic
If you drive down the street in most cities, it feels like life is getting back to normal when you see the number of people out shopping and exploring. But …
How Virtual Will Impact Your Men’s Ministry
COVID-19 has changed how we do life, even if it feels like life is returning to some type of “normal.” For most churches, men’s ministry has come to an end …
Are You Sure Your Men Will Return to Church?
COVID-19 has changed how we do life, even if it feels like life is returning to some type of “normal.” Think about how we would have felt in February if …
How Do We Avoid the Start/Stop Cycle of Ministry to Men?
The one consistent reality for most local churches is that ministry to men is very inconsistent. It usually gets started because one man, sometimes two, becomes very passionate about the …
Ep 12: Godly Husband
Another Valentine’s Day has come and gone; you’ve done the flowers and nice dinner. Mauricio Rosa talks with former Impactus | Promise Keepers Canada President Kirk Giles about what it …
Don’t Hope For A Good Marriage. Decide.
Worthy of the Calling I can’t help but remember hearing a story about a man who was waiting to pick up his friend from the airport. As he waited and …
Top 5 Things Women Wish Men Knew
Leading with Gentleness and Mercy I wish I had $10 for every guy who has said to me, in one way or another, “I just don’t get her. I want …
Ep 11: How Men Should Respond to Marital Struggles
Admit it. Marriage isn’t always easy. We all have marital struggles that we deal with from time to time, and it’s good to know that we’re not alone. We talk …
Marriage and a Cat Funeral
What does it mean to be “all in” as a husband and father? Check out this clip from Gary Thomas during our 2017 All In conference, as he shares an …
Sex – Ryan & Selena Frederick
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 …
Fierce Marriage – Ryan & Selena Frederick
Marriage is all about oneness: sharing joys and sorrows, hopes and dreams. Yet we often hold back a part of ourselves because we fear that being wholly transparent – about …
More Than Conquerors
Theme of the Week: More Than Conquerors Scripture Reading: Romans 8:31-39 It’s the start of a new week learning what God wants to say to you as a man from …
Dinner Time
Theme of the Week: Betting Better Bible Verse: And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came …
Lunch Check-In
Theme of the Week: Betting Better Bible Verse: For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— that is, that we …
You Are Not Too Broken for God
The Lasting Impact of War I spent my childhood in Northern Ireland during the years known as “The Troubles.” A political and religious war raged between Irish republicans and the …
Why You Need the Kingdom of God
In 2010 Richard Lee Desautel, a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes in Washington State, crossed into Canada and shot an elk. He was charged with hunting without a licence …
EP 20: Three Christian Dads Talk about Fatherhood
We invited Jim Jackson to teach us how to encourage our children, set boundaries and how to discipline our children in a loving and godly way.
EP 19: Focusing On Jesus In A Distracted World – Steve Brown
Is Jesus at the center or on the sidelines of your life? We live in an uncertain world where it is so easy for us to get distracted and become …
EP 17: God. Men. with Mike Gordon
Are you doing things your way or God’s way? Is God just God or is He the Lord of every area of your life?
The Lie We Believe About Work
Why do we identify so much with our jobs? Why do we even care about titles, designations, nameplates, bios, and the letters after our names? And why does it hurt …
Hypocrites R Us
Have you ever looked up the definition of a “hypocrite” in a dictionary? When I did this past week, I found the standard definition that one might expect: “A person …
Being Christian Is A Way of Life
Theme of the Week: What is a Christian? The Christian Character Bible Verse: Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Scripture Reading: “He answered, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all …
How to Know God Exists
Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead? (Acts 26:8) The very foundation of the Christian religion is predicated upon a historical event—the resurrection of …
Don’t Get Distracted
Pledging Allegiance When the Apostle Paul challenged his young apprentice Timothy to be a military man, he did not ask him to take up arms, join the army, and learn …
Is Your Men’s Ministry like Netflix or Cable TV?
There has been a shift taking place for the past several decades, and things have moved into high gear as a result of COVID-19. The shift is the slow decline …
The Most Important Thing Every Leader Needs
If you could choose one thing that would help you lead better, what would you pick? You may want more skills, resources, time, or money. What if I told you …
What Can Men’s Ministry Leaders Do to Move Forward Post-COVID?
Welcome to our next Leadership Tip where we discuss some of the most pressing issues you will face as a leader of men in your church and community. There is …
Is Your Ministry a Battleship or a Cruise Ship?
Four Ways to Change Your Ministry from Being a Club to Becoming a Movement Trevin Wax, the author of Counterfeit Gospels, writes in his book about one of the oldest …
Dear Ministry Leader….
I love the New Testament idea of encouragement. There are two ideas that come together and give us a more complete picture of what it is we are trying to …
Aligning Your Men’s Ministry with What Men Really Want
Several years ago, Angus Reid recently released a study on faith in Canada.1 Here is some of what we learned from this study about what men in Canada value most: …
Leading Men Well: What to Do When Men Have No Interest In Attending?
Have you lose the spark of creativity that keep things interesting for a guy? Maybe consider “graduate” some men out of your men’s ministry?
4 Ways to Overcome Discouragement as a Leader
Discouragement is part of the story of ministry. There have been numerous times where I have felt the sting of disappointment, the pain of not seeing goals become a reality, …
7 Steps to Finding the Right Men to Lead Your Men’s Ministry
How do we motivate and encourage other men to engage in leadership? Avoid The Extremes There are two dangerous extremes when it comes to leaders motivating and developing other leaders. …
Check Your Blind Spot
After you have been driving a car for a while, you know how easy it is to forget to check your blind spots. It starts with an intense need to …
Godly Men Are Servants
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Servants Bible Verse: “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 …
How to Set Yourself Up for Great Sex in Marriage—Before You Tie the Knot
This article comes from a conversation with author, blogger, and Christian sex expert Sheila Wray Gregoire on sex and the different “seasons” of marriage. One of our first questions for …
How to Deal with Grief
“We knew this day was coming, but nothing really prepared us for this moment.” I have heard those words many times as a pastor when I would walk with families …
Want Revenge? Try This Instead
I grew up in the ’70s and early ’80s. As a foster kid, later adopted, I got beat up by my peers a lot. I still remember the fear. Being …
4 Reasons Why Men Fail
Tell the truth, have you ever heard a man say any of the following: I can’t wait to ruin my life. I plan to be the worst husband I can …
Godly Men Are Protectors
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Protectors Bible Verse: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the …
Healing Painful Memories
Time does not heal all wounds I have a distinct memory of my Dad crying. My Dad was not a very emotional guy, so when I saw him in tears …
Godly Men Have a Vision for Life
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Have A Vision for Life Bible Verse: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do …
You Need Circles of Care
A fortieth birthday is the presumptive middle point pit stop we seem to all pull off on this road trip of life. Just before I turned forty, my family moved …
EP 25: The Battle for a Man’s Soul – Ryan Walter
A special episode from 2005 The Awakening Calgary Conference. Many men have battles on the outside, but it’s the battles on the inside that keep us from fully discovering our …
The Benefits of HIIT Training
We live in a society where the hustle and bustle of family and work causes people to be unable to stay active. The notion of setting aside even forty-five minutes …
4 Ways Physical Activity Can Improve Your Mental Health
Most of us have a good understanding of the benefits exercise has on our physical health, such as weight control, reduced risk of diabetes, and lower blood pressure. However, physical …
4 Ways to Keep Your Mouth from Getting You in Trouble
Does this scripture sound familiar to you? Proverbs 18:21 – Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. Or …
Tips for Proper Form in Exercise and Daily Activities
Proper form may seem obvious when we think of working out, walking, or running, but are we doing it in our day-to-day movements as well? When I was younger, the …
The Benefits of Meal Prep
Do you find it challenging to consistently follow a healthy diet? Is it difficult to decide what to eat throughout the day and plan dinner for yourself and your family? …
We Need Sports!
For the majority of us, recreational sports have been something we’ve grown up with. Whether that was playing soccer or swimming (which seem to be the most common options when …
3 Tips for Working Out At Home
Let’s face it, the challenge of staying active with the continued closure of recreational centres and gyms is tough. Perhaps we have done endless amounts of push-ups and/or sit-ups but …
Managing Weight When Your Job Requires Travel
If you have a job that requires travel, then you know it can be an incredible gift and has the potential to be a real challenge. When I first started …
Why Rest is So Important for our Wellbeing
Do you find it difficult to find the proper amount of rest through the hustle and bustle of physical activity, work, school, or taking care of your family? At times, …
Plant-Based Diets – What’s the Big Deal?
There has been a recent push towards a plant-based diet, and less emphasis has been placed on animal-based products–and for a good reason. What was once considered unpopular is now …
2 Great Messages Christian Parents Can Communicate About Marriage
In my last post, I talked about 2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage. Today, I want to look at this from a different perspective. What are the good …
2 Bad Messages Christian Parents Communicate About Marriage
Readers Note: This article was originally published in February 2018 Parents have an incredible amount of influence in the decisions made by their children. What you say and how you …
How to Set Yourself Up for Great Sex in Marriage—Before You Tie the Knot
This article comes from a conversation with author, blogger, and Christian sex expert Sheila Wray Gregoire on sex and the different “seasons” of marriage. One of our first questions for …
7 Ways to Survive Dual Incomes Without Duels
Marriage is great, wonderful, and adventurous all at the same time. Until it’s not. When married couples both work, and things must be done around the house, it can become …
Why Husbands and Wives Should Serve Together – and 6 Things to Look Out For
first posted on February 15, 2018 Living life on mission as husband and wife. Many wonder whether or not husbands and wives should serve together. I will tip my hand …
4 Clues Your Relationship is in Trouble
Someone once said, “The little things mean a lot.” But beg to differ; I believe the little things mean everything, especially when it comes to our lives and our relationship …
The 3 Stages of Every Affair
No one enters marriage thinking they will have an affair, yet how do so many slide into infidelity so easily? Originally published in the Nov/Dec 2018 issue of SEVEN magazine. …
EP 18: The Secrets Men Keep – Steve Arterburn
Finding a way to deal with the unspoken fears and questions. The Bible indicates that God keeps some things completely to himself. So what’s wrong with having a secret? Steve …
7 Emotions Men Experience When Facing Infertility
And 3 Ways the Church Can Help originally posted February 2015 Infertility affects a large number of married couples—usually more than we realize. Several years ago, I was at a …
Getting Porn Out of Your Marriage
Most people desire marriage when they’re young. Christian singles pray for just the right spouse. A best friend. A lover. Man, life will be bliss, eh? There’s a promise in …
Godly Men Are Servants
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Servants Bible Verse: “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4 …
Godly Men Are Protectors
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Are Protectors Bible Verse: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the …
Godly Men Have a Vision for Life
Theme of the Week: Godly Men Have A Vision for Life Bible Verse: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do …
EP 25: The Battle for a Man’s Soul – Ryan Walter
A special episode from 2005 The Awakening Calgary Conference. Many men have battles on the outside, but it’s the battles on the inside that keep us from fully discovering our …
How to Deal with Power and Authority
Many years ago, fresh out of my teens, I joined the Canadian Armed Forces. At the time, I was not too familiar with the concepts of authority and power. But …
The Better Man’s Kryptonite
Want to learn 5 ways to be a successful husband? How about 7 things every great father does? Or what about 4 steps to leading your family well? You’ve heard …
Men: We Need to Grow Up
“When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put aside childish things.” …
Man’s Greatest Obstacle
Having grown in up in one of toughest inner-city ghettos of Miami, Florida, a media reporter once asked me the greatest obstacle I ever had to overcome as a man. …
5 Steps to a Life of Integrity
In 2016, the Rio Olympics were marred by allegations of cheating and drug abuse by the Russian Athletics Federation. When a Russian athlete competed, they were greeted by booing and …
5 Maxims of Being a Manly Man
I was given a used book last summer by a colleague who was thinning out his library. He sent it my way after learning that I had written my own. …
Is Your Men’s Ministry like Netflix or Cable TV?
There has been a shift taking place for the past several decades, and things have moved into high gear as a result of COVID-19. The shift is the slow decline …
The Most Important Thing Every Leader Needs
If you could choose one thing that would help you lead better, what would you pick? You may want more skills, resources, time, or money. What if I told you …
5 Things To Consider When Starting or Re-Launching Your Men’s Ministry
Starting a men’s ministry? Thinking about re-launching in the fall? In my work with churches across the nation, I’ve encountered many men’s ministries that are either non-existent or ineffective. I …
Mentoring In an Age of Anger
If you listen long enough, there is a group of men who are very angry right now. Anger is nothing new for men, but it does seem like anger has …
What Can Men’s Ministry Leaders Do to Move Forward Post-COVID?
Welcome to our next Leadership Tip where we discuss some of the most pressing issues you will face as a leader of men in your church and community. There is …
Rebuilding Your Men’s Ministry Post-COVID
Men’s ministry in the local church has never been easy, and it is about to become even more difficult. Even the most committed local church has had challenges with their …
Is Your Ministry a Battleship or a Cruise Ship?
Four Ways to Change Your Ministry from Being a Club to Becoming a Movement Trevin Wax, the author of Counterfeit Gospels, writes in his book about one of the oldest …
What is Accountability and How Do We Develop This Relationship?
Accountability relationships can be very important. But the reality is most men don’t have close enough friendships with other men to trust them with the deep places of their life. …
Dear Ministry Leader….
I love the New Testament idea of encouragement. There are two ideas that come together and give us a more complete picture of what it is we are trying to …
Aligning Your Men’s Ministry with What Men Really Want
Several years ago, Angus Reid recently released a study on faith in Canada.1 Here is some of what we learned from this study about what men in Canada value most: …
4 Ways Physical Activity Can Improve Your Mental Health
Most of us have a good understanding of the benefits exercise has on our physical health, such as weight control, reduced risk of diabetes, and lower blood pressure. However, physical …
Hope for the Disconnected
Theme of the Week: Abiding in Christ Bible Verse: No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has …
How to Improve Your Mental Health
Especially During a Pandemic We as human beings are social creatures by nature. We value time spent with family, friends, co-workers, and members of the church. However, the COVID-19 pandemic …
Choose Your Filter
Believe it or not, your brain is receiving an enormous amount of data right now. A staggering amount, really. According to scientists, your senses are collecting approximately 11 million bits …
Defeating Fear and Anxiety in 2021
How to Find Peace “Sir, it’s over. We are done for .” The warning seemed to fall on deaf ears. “Sir, are you listening? We are surrounded.” At last, the …
Special Episode: Christian Struggle with Depression, Anxiety, and Mental Health
Last updated on January 22, 2021. This podcast with Tim Bergmann first aired in January 2018. There’s an increasing number of men who are dealing with mental health issues, and it’s …
How to Find Joy When There is No Reason
This article was originally published December 6, 2019. Christmas is a season where words like “Peace, Hope, and Joy” are widely used. But how do you find joy when there …
The Root of Addiction
The Connection Between Trauma and Addiction The Whirlpool of Trauma When I was eight years old, my mother, who had recently given birth to her eighth child, suddenly disappeared. Not …
Ep 06: The Gift of Lament When Life Is Hard
Welcome to Episode 6 of the Impactus podcast, where our goal is to equip you as a man for a life of purpose and godly impact. In this edition …
Ep 05: Men Too: When Boys Are Sexually Abused
Welcome to Episode 5 of the Impactus podcast, where our goal is to equip you as a man for a life of purpose and godly impact. In this edition of the podcast, we will …
EP 26: Have the Soul of a Hero – Stephen Arterburn
It’s time for men to discover their true God-given calling: to be a hero. Men, would you describe yourself as a hero? Or do you feel down, empty and purposeless? …
What Are You Really All About?
What are you really all about? Have you figured that out? When people get to know you, what do they know about you? When the guys come around just to …
Life After COVID: Back To Normal?
Hopefully, this is it. We are finally turning the corner as we come out of the pandemic, and sooner than later, we will back to… Normal? Wait, are we going …
It’s Time To Stand Up
“Up next, Pastor Mike Gordon!” announced the emcee at Yuk Yuk’s when I was on to do stand-up comedy a few years ago in Toronto. This came after being ripped …
Making a Godly Impact
Theme of the Week: Making A Godly Impact Bible Verse: “When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 …
Being Salt and Light
My wife complains about my cooking. I think I do okay. In fact, I like trying it. So, why does she complain? Because too often I don’t use salt. “Make …
Are You Ready to Suffer For Doing Good?
My friend in Eastern Europe grew up in the fading days of the Soviet Union. The only Christian family in her small village, when she was eight-years-old, she was brought …
Making a Positive Difference in the World
Theme of the Week: What is Salt & Light of the World? The Christian Influence Bible Verse: “Salt is good, but if the salt should lose its flavor, how can …
We Die with Christ
Theme of the Week: Sacrifice and Death Bible Verse: “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live …
How to Love Your Neighbor From 6 Feet Away
We know Jesus calls us to love our neighbor, but what happens when the world is turned upside down, and we’re now required to be 6 feet away from any …
7 Ways to Survive Dual Incomes Without Duels
Marriage is great, wonderful, and adventurous all at the same time. Until it’s not. When married couples both work, and things must be done around the house, it can become …
Malawi, A Fridge and Psalm 23
Several years ago, I visited Malawi, Africa, on a mission exposure trip with a well-known Canadian charity. On one of our Sunday mornings, the team had the opportunity to visit …
Generosity: Giving Back
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
4 Ways To Increase Your Income
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
Habits of The Rich
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
Millionaire Mindset
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
Ep 16: Mastering Money So It Doesn’t Master You
We talk with Christian rap artist Manafest (Chris Greenwood) about his book From Red To Black – A Short Journey from Debt to Liberty. Chris tells his story of how …
How Poverty Can Lead to True Riches
I recall the patched together home of a mom and her two sons in a campamento in Chile. Dirt floors. Salvaged wood walls. Corrugated tin roof. Tattered sheets hung to …
The Gift of Rest
Theme of the Week: Vacation Without Guilt Verse of the Day: So the heavens and the earth and everything in them were completed. On the seventh day God had completed …
Managing Money
Handle money entrusted to us in a godly way. If we truly believe that God provides everything (He does), then everything we have belongs to Him (It does). Since money …
Movie Review: The Tomorrow War
Sins of the Father *Contains spoilers* While a little uneven in tone, Chris Pratt’s new action vehicle, The Tomorrow War (streaming on Amazon Prime), is an exciting science fiction diversion …
Movie Review: The Courier
The Courier is a gripping story of an ordinary man thrust into an unimaginable situation. It has a lot to say about sacrifice, courage and calling – things all men …
Music Review: Nothing is Ordinary. Everything is Beautiful. by Apollo LTD
Nothing is Ordinary. Everything is Beautiful. by Apollo LTD Record Label: Residence Music Apollo LTD returns for the second album with the glossy and optimistic Nothing is Ordinary. Everything is Beautiful. …
Music Review: 7 by JUDAH.
7 by JUDAH. Record Label: Lilhomie Chancho Records Fans of folk-rock like Mumford and Sons will have a lot to love when it comes to JUDAH., the solo album by frontman, …
Music Review: Departures by Jon Foreman
Departures by Jon Foreman. (scroll to the end of the article to play the album) Jon Foreman remains my hero when it comes to sheer creative output. Being the frontman of …
Movie Review: Soul
With an uncharacteristically ambiguous ending, Disney’s Pixar digs into deeper questions about what it means to be human with another colorful, thoughtful film, Soul. Pixar Comes Close There’s a lot …
Movie Review: Mulan
Is This Swamp Water or Cherry Coke? Caught in the strange post-theatre quarantine world, mega-blockbusters like Mulan have massive budgets to recoup and no clear financial models to rely on. …
Movie Review: Target Number One
In a year of dwindling movie releases, Target Number One stands as a fascinating look into the power of empathy and the importance of taking a stand for the truth. …
Music Review: You Are Fullness by Young Oceans
You Are Fullness by Young Oceans For anyone looking for a more ethereal worship experience, check out Young Oceans and their latest album, You Are Fullness. If you’re in need …
Ep 14: LECRAE: The Stories Behind His New Book “I AM RESTORED”
Lecrae is an icon. An award-winning artist with a career spanning almost two decades. So it surprised more than a few people when his most recent book, I Am Restored: …
EP 26: Have the Soul of a Hero – Stephen Arterburn
It’s time for men to discover their true God-given calling: to be a hero. Men, would you describe yourself as a hero? Or do you feel down, empty and purposeless? …
EP 25: The Battle for a Man’s Soul – Ryan Walter
A special episode from 2005 The Awakening Calgary Conference. Many men have battles on the outside, but it’s the battles on the inside that keep us from fully discovering our …
EP 24: Friendship – Steve McCready
Sin is always antisocial. Recognize your loneliness and seek friendships. We are surrounded by people, especially during this social media era, yet we still feel lonely. How can we deal …
EP 23: Overcome Sin with a Desire for God – David Bowden
“Affections can only be replaced; they cannot be cancelled.” In his letter to the Roman church, the apostle Paul wrote “I do not understand what I do. For what I …
EP 22: Burnout & Rest – Ken Shigematsu
How to Flourish Spiritually in a World that Pressures Us to Achieve The one common element in almost every man is that they feel exhausted. COVID blurred lines between work …
EP 21: Canada, The Church and The Future
In this episode, we invited Rev. Bill Allan and David Wells to join us in a panel of discussion on the future for Canadian churches and Christian leaders. Rev. Bill …
EP 20: Three Christian Dads Talk about Fatherhood
We invited Jim Jackson to teach us how to encourage our children, set boundaries and how to discipline our children in a loving and godly way.
Special Episode: Looking For Unity In a Divided World – El Vow
Between social upheavals around the world and a global pandemic, most of us can agree the last few years have been a bit… different. Many people find themselves firmly taking …
EP 19: Focusing On Jesus In A Distracted World – Steve Brown
Is Jesus at the center or on the sidelines of your life? We live in an uncertain world where it is so easy for us to get distracted and become …
EP 18: The Secrets Men Keep – Steve Arterburn
Finding a way to deal with the unspoken fears and questions. The Bible indicates that God keeps some things completely to himself. So what’s wrong with having a secret? Steve …
How to Set Yourself Up for Great Sex in Marriage—Before You Tie the Knot
This article comes from a conversation with author, blogger, and Christian sex expert Sheila Wray Gregoire on sex and the different “seasons” of marriage. One of our first questions for …
3 Tips on Winning the Night Against Addiction
Winning the night is really how you are going to win the day. The battle against pornography is often fought after dark. Many men experience relapses at night, and one …
Overcoming Pornography with Forgiveness
And How to Forgive Properly Did you know that unforgiveness could be stopping you from overcoming pornography? I’ve worked with a lot of men over the years to help them …
Sexual Fantasies & Lustful Thoughts
Jesus set the bar pretty high by saying even lustful thoughts are adultery in the heart! Watch to learn: The four things that lead to harmful sexual fantasies What sexual …
What Does The Bible Say About Sexual Needs?
What does the Bible say about your sexual needs? If you’re single or married to someone with a lower libido, what are you supposed to do with this sex drive …
Getting Porn Out of Your Marriage
Most people desire marriage when they’re young. Christian singles pray for just the right spouse. A best friend. A lover. Man, life will be bliss, eh? There’s a promise in …
Welcome God Into Sexual Temptations
“Don’t have sex outside of marriage.” “Stop looking at porn.” “Keep those eyes from wandering!” Men, these are the things we hear, aren’t they? Living out this wisdom will keep …
Staying Clean for a Lifetime
You are in a war – a war for your sexual purity. The enemy attacks the young and old alike, hoping to permanently scar and leave you ruined. Your sexual …
When Men Are Tempted
How to be Sexually Free Every man faces temptation. Dr. Doug Weiss provides some practical advice on how to untrain our mind’s tendency to lust. In this video from our …
Accountability Alone Doesn’t Work in Battling Addiction
My fascination with porn began when I was a teenager. Because my activities were too shameful to describe to anyone and the penalties for discovery were harsh, I covered my …
3 Ways to Pray
If you were to describe your prayer life with three words, which of the following three words would you use? Here are a few that you can choose from: Brief, …
Prayer Isn’t the Only Thing We Can Do
“I’m praying for you” is a very traditional and typical response many Christians say when someone is going through a difficult situation. Now I will be the first I admit …
5 Ways to Create a Culture of Prayer in Your Home
As parents and as followers of Christ, many of us place great value on prayer. Are we prepared to pray BIG prayers? Or do we feel like we are just …
Recharging Your Heart Through Prayer
Theme of the Week: Recharging Your Heart Through Prayer Bible Verse: Pray without ceasing. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 I am a man, and I struggle to pray. …
Why You Need to Pray
And How To Develop The Habit I have friends living in volatile places around this world of ours. When I hear about the disasters and crises they are enduring on …
Why We Need To Pray Together
The Importance of Corporate Prayer Especially for Men How important is corporate prayer to you? Most Christian men would agree that prayer is an essential element of spirituality, at least …
3 Habits to Build Your Marriage Upon
They say that pouring the foundation of a building is one of the most important things that you can do, so here are three habits to build your marriage upon. …
The Family Room: Why Prayer Matters
Theme of the Week: A Godly Home Bible Verse: “Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, …
Six Simple Ways to Pray Using the Lord’s Prayer
At the Disruptive conference in Toronto, Dr. Rick Reed, President of Heritage College and Seminary, presented a session on Prayer based on Luke 22 and the Lords’ Prayer. Here is …
A Prayer For 2021
For all the questions, may there be wisdom. For all the pain, may there be healing. For all the loss, may there be joy. For all the hate, may there …
Disciples or Christians?
Theme of the Week: Radical Discipleship Bible Verse: And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Matthew 4:19 ESV Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:23–11:1 …
Does Saying “Yes” to Jesus Mean Giving It All Away?
“Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me. When the …
Is the Christian Religion Hypocritical or Real?
Theme of the Week: Is the Christian Religion Hypocritical or Real? Bible Verse: “And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you but to fear the Lord …
It’s Time To Stand Up
“Up next, Pastor Mike Gordon!” announced the emcee at Yuk Yuk’s when I was on to do stand-up comedy a few years ago in Toronto. This came after being ripped …
Making a Godly Impact
Theme of the Week: Making A Godly Impact Bible Verse: “When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he said, “The LORD is with you, mighty warrior.” Judges 6:12 …
3 Lessons From a Countercultural Mother
When I think about mothers, moms, and mommies, and the fantastic yet often forgotten work they do, I find that my thoughts often turn to Mary, the mother of our …
Press In To Your True Purpose
Theme of the Week: A Life of Purpose Bible Verse: “For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective, or unfruitful in the knowledge …
Being Salt and Light
My wife complains about my cooking. I think I do okay. In fact, I like trying it. So, why does she complain? Because too often I don’t use salt. “Make …
I Am The Lord Your God
Theme of the Week: God. Men. Bible Verse: Then God spoke all these words: I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out …
HULVEY: Where Do I Belong
Hulvey grew up like a lot of Christian kids – going to church, eating goldfish crackers, hanging out with his friends, but not really connecting deeply with God. After going …
How to Set Yourself Up for Great Sex in Marriage—Before You Tie the Knot
This article comes from a conversation with author, blogger, and Christian sex expert Sheila Wray Gregoire on sex and the different “seasons” of marriage. One of our first questions for …
The Wise Enjoyment of Sexuality
Theme of the Week: Our Sexuality Matters to God Bible Verse: “For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths.” Proverbs 5:21 …
The 3 Stages of Every Affair
No one enters marriage thinking they will have an affair, yet how do so many slide into infidelity so easily? Originally published in the Nov/Dec 2018 issue of SEVEN magazine. …
Sexual Fantasies & Lustful Thoughts
Jesus set the bar pretty high by saying even lustful thoughts are adultery in the heart! Watch to learn: The four things that lead to harmful sexual fantasies What sexual …
What Does The Bible Say About Sexual Needs?
What does the Bible say about your sexual needs? If you’re single or married to someone with a lower libido, what are you supposed to do with this sex drive …
Welcome God Into Sexual Temptations
“Don’t have sex outside of marriage.” “Stop looking at porn.” “Keep those eyes from wandering!” Men, these are the things we hear, aren’t they? Living out this wisdom will keep …
What Do I Do When I’m Struggling With My Sexuality?
During a 1-hour Facebook Live Q&A event, All About Being a Man, hosted by Impactus | Promise Keepers Canada, Kirk Giles answered some tough questions men are asking. Here is one of the questions, along with …
Are Sexless Marriages for Real?
This article was originally posted in on February 13, 2019. Valentine’s Day is a commercial excuse to try and sell people to do what they should be doing all year. …
The Bedroom: Freedom in the Bedroom
Theme of the Week: A Godly Home Bible Verse: “Everything is permissible for me,” but not everything is beneficial. “Everything is permissible for me,” but I will not be …
Harmony Grillo: Escaping The Commercial Sex Industry
Have you wondered how women in the commercial sex industry got into the profession? If they enjoy their work? And why the need to create a 2nd identity? We caught …
A Somber Summer
Be Part of the Healing Process by Listening Well Canada Day was very different this year. In Regina, Saskatchewan, it was a beautiful, hot sunny day, yet the mood was …
215 Children: The Ongoing Ministry of Reconciliation
In Rescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys, Richard Twiss writes, For us First Nations people, following Creator-Jesus within our Indigenous cultural ways without submitting to the hegemonic cultural assumptions of …
Together, Let’s Make The World Less Uncomfortable
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (Revelation …
The COVID-19 Vaccine Won’t Fix This
Our hope is not in our rights or a vaccine. Our hope is firmly in the person of Jesus.
215: A Moment of Silence
This past weekend, the discovery of the remains of 215 children found in Kamloops, BC, hit the news and shocked everyone. We all are grieving over it. The other day, …
Men, Abortion & Grace
Within the pages of the Bible are stories of remarkable faith and trust in God as well as examples of remarkable transformations in attitude and behaviour. The story of Joseph …
4 Pandemic Learnings
A Year of Pain and Promise On January 25th, 2020, Canada crossed a significant threshold. This date marked the one-year anniversary of the first reported case of COVID-19 in the …
4 Ways to Love Those Who Disagree With You
The world often responds to hate with more hate. You voted for this person, and I voted for that person? I hate you! You think this, and I think that? …
Social Dilemma is Killing the Truth
What Is Happening? Have you seen what is happening in our culture today? It’s hard not to notice it when you watch the news, go online or maybe talk to …
How Poverty Can Lead to True Riches
I recall the patched together home of a mom and her two sons in a campamento in Chile. Dirt floors. Salvaged wood walls. Corrugated tin roof. Tattered sheets hung to …
EP 26: Have the Soul of a Hero – Stephen Arterburn
It’s time for men to discover their true God-given calling: to be a hero. Men, would you describe yourself as a hero? Or do you feel down, empty and purposeless? …
3 Ways to Pray
If you were to describe your prayer life with three words, which of the following three words would you use? Here are a few that you can choose from: Brief, …
Men, Your Pastor Needs You!
What a challenging time these last 18 months have been for the local church! If your church is open and intact, you likely have a pastor who’s experienced more gut-wrenching …
What Are You Really All About?
What are you really all about? Have you figured that out? When people get to know you, what do they know about you? When the guys come around just to …
Are You Killing Your Pastor?
Are you killing your pastor without even knowing it? Let’s just focus on the most visible side of the pastor’s job we are most vocal about: public speaking. Do you …
Why Do We Need the Church?
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Christians around the world – along with the rest of society – had to stop meeting like they once did. This abruptly shifted the rhythms many …
Prayer Isn’t the Only Thing We Can Do
“I’m praying for you” is a very traditional and typical response many Christians say when someone is going through a difficult situation. Now I will be the first I admit …
EP 23: Overcome Sin with a Desire for God – David Bowden
“Affections can only be replaced; they cannot be cancelled.” In his letter to the Roman church, the apostle Paul wrote “I do not understand what I do. For what I …
Life After COVID: Back To Normal?
Hopefully, this is it. We are finally turning the corner as we come out of the pandemic, and sooner than later, we will back to… Normal? Wait, are we going …
Man’s Greatest Lie
The Worst Lie in the World Isn’t the Lie Others Tell Us But Rather the Lie We Tell Ourselves And, as men, I believe the biggest lie we tell ourselves …
Boston Bruins’ Kevan Miller Calls It A Career
Prompted by various injuries and setbacks, Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller has opted to retire from professional hockey and the National Hockey League. In an Instagram post made to his …
Toronto Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette
Vladdy and Bo – A Brotherhood Rooted in Faith The Toronto Blue Jays are in the mid-stages of a full-scale rebuild. The Jose Bautista-Edwin Encarnacion-Josh Donaldson era is long over, …
Seahawks DK Metcalf: Football as Mission
It was a perfect combination of size and speed: football and track and field. A burly, 6-foot-4, 235-pound National Football League wide receiver lined up alongside eight slim, short-distance sprinters …
A Conversation with Ray Neufeld
An Interview with the Former NHL Right-Winger Impactus | Promise Keepers Canada’ resident sports writer Carter Brooks sat down virtually with former Hartford Whalers, Winnipeg Jets and Boston Bruins forward …
We Need Sports!
For the majority of us, recreational sports have been something we’ve grown up with. Whether that was playing soccer or swimming (which seem to be the most common options when …
Michael McDowell: An Underdog Journey with God
The Daytona 500 is known by many as The Great American Race. And this year, in a COVID-19 filled world, it served as the official kick-starter to the NASCAR Cup …
Playoff Lenny: Tampa Bay’s Lead Tailback
Leonard Fournette: Blessed In A Challenging Season It has often been said that a team is only as good as its best player. How good does a cellar-dwelling team become …
Titans’ Henry, Brown and Vaccaro Are Christians First
I’m A Christian First It may just look like a patch of smeared-on eye-black to some, but to Tennessee Titans’ lead running back Derrick Henry, star wide receiver A.J. Brown, …
NBA’s James Wiseman: Leaving all the Praise to God
19-year-old James Wiseman is officially a member of the National Basketball Association’s Golden State Warriors. Following a difficult 2019-20 season that saw the Nashville, TN. product suspended before ultimately leaving …
Ep 10: Getting Fit at Home
In this episode, Rob Nairn, fitness contributor to Impactus | Promise Keepers Canada offers very practical and important tips on staying healthy during lockdown. With gyms closed or limited access …
COREY LERUE: Coping With Crippling Anxiety
From the time he was a kid, Corey dreamed of making his own music. In his 20’s that pipe-dream became a reality, as he toured Canada as a member of …
A Conversation with Ray Neufeld
An Interview with the Former NHL Right-Winger Impactus | Promise Keepers Canada’ resident sports writer Carter Brooks sat down virtually with former Hartford Whalers, Winnipeg Jets and Boston Bruins forward …
HULVEY: Where Do I Belong
Hulvey grew up like a lot of Christian kids – going to church, eating goldfish crackers, hanging out with his friends, but not really connecting deeply with God. After going …
Meeting the Confused at Rock Bottom
Theme of the Week: Meeting the Confused Bible Verse: “The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know …
When the Unexpected Happens
Theme of the Week: Following Jesus Bible Verse: “Even when I go through the darkest valley, I fear no danger, for you are with me; your rod and your staff—they …
PROPAGANDA: Choose Your Kingdom
We all wanted 2020 to end. The pandemic, the fires, the deaths, the political headlines, the isolation and the racist roots that were exposed. For all these reasons and many …
Harmony Grillo: Escaping The Commercial Sex Industry
Have you wondered how women in the commercial sex industry got into the profession? If they enjoy their work? And why the need to create a 2nd identity? We caught …
DAVID WISE: I Cannot Fail
As a multi-time X-Game and Olympic champion, it’s not difficult to argue that David Wise is the best halfpipe skier in the world. But let’s pause this highlight reel.
Conferences: A Family Affair
Witness to Three Generations of Faith Over the past 25 years, a unique phenomenon has quietly been occurring at Promise Keepers Canada conferences: sons, fathers and grandfathers have been meeting …
Behind the Scenes at Our Conferences
Unforgettable Memories Over the past 25 years, thousands of men have gathered to hear from inspirational speakers, see God move in their lives, and experience strongholds being pulled down. All …
My Child Doesn’t Believe in God. Now What?
7 Things You Can Do How should we respond to our children who don’t believe in God or doubt our Christian faith? My first impulse in responding to people who …
How to Make the Best of the Difficult Days
I have a twelve-year-old daughter and a nine-year-old son, and we have reached that challenging time when animated children’s movies no longer cut it. We are in the transition to …
How To Face Your Fear in a Fear-Filled World
Last summer, I was teaching my youngest son to dive into the pool. He was more than happy to jump in, perform a splash bomb or step in at the …
Peace At Last
Putting The Lego Blocks Away When my children were little, there was a special moment that I celebrated every night in my house. All of the fathers and grandfathers will …
Don’t Lose Hope
A few days after Jesus died on the cross, what do you think was going on in the hearts and minds of his disciples? How do you think they felt? …
Let Go of The Future
The year 2021 has started, and what it will bring, we don’t know for sure. We are well aware that not much has changed since January 1st at midnight, as …
Defeating Fear and Anxiety in 2021
How to Find Peace “Sir, it’s over. We are done for .” The warning seemed to fall on deaf ears. “Sir, are you listening? We are surrounded.” At last, the …
Special Episode: Christian Struggle with Depression, Anxiety, and Mental Health
Last updated on January 22, 2021. This podcast with Tim Bergmann first aired in January 2018. There’s an increasing number of men who are dealing with mental health issues, and it’s …
Stressed Out
How Stress Is Shaping Our Lives Are you feeling stressed out? Do you know someone else who is? If so, you are not alone. Statistics Canada has said that 23% of people …
Spoiler Alert For 2021: It All Ends Well
We’ve Been Through A Lot You know what? We’ve been through a lot! And although in the last few months, people worldwide had to redefine the word “normal” and learn …
4 Reasons Why Men Fail
Tell the truth, have you ever heard a man say any of the following: I can’t wait to ruin my life. I plan to be the worst husband I can …
How Men Measure Success
One of the biggest thieves of peace is comparison. And it’s not so much that we make comparisons, but rather how and what we choose to compare ourselves by. When …
Generosity: Giving Back
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
4 Ways To Increase Your Income
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
Habits of The Rich
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
Millionaire Mindset
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
Ep 16: Mastering Money So It Doesn’t Master You
We talk with Christian rap artist Manafest (Chris Greenwood) about his book From Red To Black – A Short Journey from Debt to Liberty. Chris tells his story of how …
Man’s Greatest Obstacle
Having grown in up in one of toughest inner-city ghettos of Miami, Florida, a media reporter once asked me the greatest obstacle I ever had to overcome as a man. …
One Word Can Change Your Story
Betrayed. Arrested. Mocked. Beaten. Killed. Can you imagine how Jesus’ followers would have felt when all this happened? Many of them gave up everything to follow Jesus over the years, …
Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Theme of the Week: Learning Humility Bible Verse: “I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 CSB Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:10-20 Have you ever …
How Do You Minister To Older Men Who Are Not Tech Friendly?
Many of our churches have settled in to a new normal with online services and ministry opportunities. But there is a whole segment of men who are not connecting with …
Digital Distractions are Robbing Marriages
Entertaining Zombies “We live in a very loquacious, noisy, distracted culture,” says philosopher Douglas Groothuis, who has been tracking the digital world’s influence on Christians for more than twenty years …
The Digital Age is Not Your Enemy
Technology is a tool that can help us build either life or death into our relationships. I remember the first time I accessed the internet, and a whole new world …
Has Google Become a god?
Over the last several years, I have noticed a trend in my own thinking. When I am facing a challenge or want to know something I just “ask Google.” Apparently, …
Protecting My Family From Porn
Two hours after installing KidsWiFi it had already blocked my eight-year-old son from seeing a porn site. Over the years I have searched for an internet filter that would work …
Real Greatness Awaits
Chasing After the Kingdom of God When I was a kid, I always wanted to play hockey like Richard Brodeur. As a fan of the Vancouver Canucks, I remember the …
How Families Should Engage With Technology, Media And Culture
Technology is supposed to make life simpler, but in many ways it’s made it much more complicated. Media and culture are shaping our families in profound ways we never would …
Faith (and Technology) in the Workplace
As the founder of FaithTech, James is passionate about igniting conversations, collaborations and creations in the tech space for Jesus. In this episode, Kirk and James talk about ways that we …
Attention is Currency
How much are you wiling to spend? My four-year-old called me to attention. I was with him—I think waiting for him to finish going to the bathroom—when he pointedly declared, …
Real Life Ethics in a Virtual World
Does what happens in Halo stay in Halo? | by John Allen Halo is a hugely successful video game franchise that has captured the imaginations of millions of people since …
COREY LERUE: Coping With Crippling Anxiety
From the time he was a kid, Corey dreamed of making his own music. In his 20’s that pipe-dream became a reality, as he toured Canada as a member of …
Special Episode: Looking For Unity In a Divided World – El Vow
Between social upheavals around the world and a global pandemic, most of us can agree the last few years have been a bit… different. Many people find themselves firmly taking …
Special Episode: Don’t Tell Me “God is Good” – Steven Bancarz
When life is good, it’s easy to say that “God is good.” But when life doesn’t go the way we planned – how do we view God? If we’re being …
HULVEY: Where Do I Belong
Hulvey grew up like a lot of Christian kids – going to church, eating goldfish crackers, hanging out with his friends, but not really connecting deeply with God. After going …
Ep 14: LECRAE: The Stories Behind His New Book “I AM RESTORED”
Lecrae is an icon. An award-winning artist with a career spanning almost two decades. So it surprised more than a few people when his most recent book, I Am Restored: …
Special Episode: an Ex-Porn Star and a Pastor Talk about Purity
When we hear about ‘Purity’ in a Christian context, we all think of one thing. No sex before marriage! But from Brittni and Richard’s perspective, that’s an extreme oversimplification of …
PROPAGANDA: Choose Your Kingdom
We all wanted 2020 to end. The pandemic, the fires, the deaths, the political headlines, the isolation and the racist roots that were exposed. For all these reasons and many …
Harmony Grillo: Escaping The Commercial Sex Industry
Have you wondered how women in the commercial sex industry got into the profession? If they enjoy their work? And why the need to create a 2nd identity? We caught …
Special Episode: THIS IS ME TV – Harmony
Have you wondered how women in the commercial sex industry got into the profession? If they enjoy their work? And why the need to create a 2nd identity? We caught …
Special Episode: THIS IS ME TV – Manafest
In this special episode of Impactus podcast, This Is Me TV’s producer, Dave McSporran, catches up with Manafest to see how his life has changed since our original 2014 docuseries …
Ten Ideas to Help You Balance Work and Family
I slipped into his room late one evening as I arrived home from work so that I could give him a goodnight snuggle and a kiss, only to find him …
3 Ways To Un-Busy Your Schedule
As we travel across the country with FamilyLife Canada, one of the most common issues we hear about is busyness. If we had a dollar for every time someone says, ”We …
The Benefits of Meal Prep
Do you find it challenging to consistently follow a healthy diet? Is it difficult to decide what to eat throughout the day and plan dinner for yourself and your family? …
This is Why You Might Be Feeling Busy
Are you busy? I’m not asking whether or not your calendar or plate is “full.” I’m asking whether you feel busy, rushed, or hurried deep within. One researcher discovered that …
Why Rest is So Important for our Wellbeing
Do you find it difficult to find the proper amount of rest through the hustle and bustle of physical activity, work, school, or taking care of your family? At times, …
Live For The Moment
This past summer, I had to say goodbye to my grandma’s cottage. This cottage had been in the family for over 60 years. Although for years she said she was …
Lessons from the Death Clock
About 20 years ago, I was surfing around the internet, bored to death, when I happened upon a website that offered to calculate my lifespan using the actuarial tables developed …
Love the Lord Your God with All Your Strength
Theme of the Week: Your Strength Bible Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all …
Lessons from Mr. Miyagi
Theme of the Week: Reorganize Your Life (Re-Engage) Bible Verse: “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would …
The Gift of Rest
Theme of the Week: Vacation Without Guilt Verse of the Day: So the heavens and the earth and everything in them were completed. On the seventh day God had completed …
Toys for Guys – Portable Grill & Silent Coin Miner
Portable Grill Weber Summer weather means grilling, but what if you’re away from home? You can’t exactly pack up the backyard barbecue and load it into your trunk. Or can …
Toys for Guys – Man’s Best Friend & Misting Fan
Man’s Best Friend Genuine Fred Who’s The Man? You’re The Man! And who loves you unconditionally and can’t wait to see you every morning? Man’s Best Friend, that’s who. Perk …
Toys for Guys – Mini Waffle Maker & Junk Drawer Starter Kit
Mini Waffle Maker Amazon Do you have room in your kitchen for a waffle maker? Look around. You probably have a microwave or toaster oven on the counter, plus a …
Toys for Guys – Meater and Ford F-150 Lightning
Meat Your New Thermometer meater.com and Amazon Meater is a meat thermometer for the 21st century. Each Meater probe has wireless tech embedded inside that broadcasts the internal and external …
Toys for Guys – Punch Laundry Bag, Man Hanger & Pine Tar Soap
Punch Laundry Bag Suck UK and Amazon The Punch Laundry Bag needs very little explanation. It gets your laundry off the floor and out of sight and provides a sparring …
Toys for Guys – Any Format Music Player & Gilmour Nozzle
Any Format Music Player Hammacher Schlemmer Were you surprised when young people started buying vinyl records? If so, you might want to sit down for this: cassette tapes are making …
Toys for Guys – Retro Games & Endless Thanks
Retro Games AntStream.com The 1980s was a boom time for video games. Every mall had an arcade, and 25 cents bought you a few minutes of challenging gameplay. The bigger …
Toys for Guys – Sailing Ship Kite & Unicorn Poutine
Sailing Ship Kite HapticLab.com When Winter is done, and Spring winds start to blow, I think about flying kites. Not the kind you buy at a dollar store; I’m talking …
Toys for Guys – Pizza Cupcakes & Splitz Bedding
Pizza Cupcake ThePizzaCupcake.com Pizza? Yum! Cupcakes? Delicious! Pizza Cupcake? Wow! Yes, the latest snack sensation is the Pizza Cupcake, a savoury snack the combines the hot deliciousness of pizza with …
Toys for Guys – Blinker Fluid & Social Distance Zapper
Blinker Fluid Amazon Young drivers are always surprised by the cost of owning a car. It’s not just the cost of gasoline; There’s insurance, maintenance, snow tires, and of course, …
COREY LERUE: Coping With Crippling Anxiety
From the time he was a kid, Corey dreamed of making his own music. In his 20’s that pipe-dream became a reality, as he toured Canada as a member of …
3 Tips on Winning the Night Against Addiction
Winning the night is really how you are going to win the day. The battle against pornography is often fought after dark. Many men experience relapses at night, and one …
What Can Men’s Ministry Leaders Do to Move Forward Post-COVID?
Welcome to our next Leadership Tip where we discuss some of the most pressing issues you will face as a leader of men in your church and community. There is …
Dealing with Anger
A Common Struggle for Men In this video, Matt Cline from Restored Ministries talks about: the hidden dangers of anger why we actually get angry (versus what we think is …
Finding Family Adventure with Purpose with Jerrad Lopes
Men love adventure. And men love their families. How do we step into adventure and at the same time invite and lead our families to join us? Join Jerrad Lopes …
Generosity: Giving Back
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
4 Ways To Increase Your Income
You don’t use people to get money, you use money to love people.
Leading Men Well: What to Do When Men Have No Interest In Attending?
Have you lose the spark of creativity that keep things interesting for a guy? Maybe consider “graduate” some men out of your men’s ministry?
Special Episode: Looking For Unity In a Divided World – El Vow
Between social upheavals around the world and a global pandemic, most of us can agree the last few years have been a bit… different. Many people find themselves firmly taking …
215: A Moment of Silence
This past weekend, the discovery of the remains of 215 children found in Kamloops, BC, hit the news and shocked everyone. We all are grieving over it. The other day, …
Work as Divine Calling
When we see the work we do as a ministry God has called us to and understand that Jesus is our boss regardless of who does our annual review, we’ll find true purpose, meaning and joy in our work.
Rest: The Gift We Don’t Want!
Theme of the Week: Rest-Work Balance Bible Verse: “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.” Exodus 20:8 ESV Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-15 Rest is a divine pattern that goes …
The Lie We Believe About Work
Why do we identify so much with our jobs? Why do we even care about titles, designations, nameplates, bios, and the letters after our names? And why does it hurt …
Beyond Your Comfort Zone
Theme of the Week: Learning Humility Bible Verse: “I am able to do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 CSB Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:10-20 Have you ever …
Small Decisions Have Long Term Impact
How a Small Decision at Work Can Impact on Your Family in the Long Term Have you ever underestimated the impact of a small decision? An extra business dinner here, …
Glorifying God in My Career
Theme of the Week: All Things New: New Perspectives Bible Verse: “God blessed them, and God said to them, ‘Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Rule the …
Managing Weight When Your Job Requires Travel
If you have a job that requires travel, then you know it can be an incredible gift and has the potential to be a real challenge. When I first started …
When You Look Around – What Do You See?
Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, …
How Do I Know God Will Guide Me?
When I was a new Christian, my mentor led me through a curriculum where I had to memorize five assurance verses. There was the assurance of answered prayer (Matthew 7:7-8), …
Doing Your Job Well When You Plan To Leave
Changing jobs is a fact of life. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median tenure of a 25 to 34-year-old in one job as being 3.2 years. This lines …
Plant-Based Diets – What’s the Big Deal?
There has been a recent push towards a plant-based diet, and less emphasis has been placed on animal-based products–and for a good reason. What was once considered unpopular is now …
What’s Wrong With The World?
Theme of the Week: What’s Wrong With The World? I Am Bible Verse: “‘God, be merciful to me, a sinner!’” Luke 18:13b, ESV Scripture Reading: Luke 18:9-14 The story goes …
You Are a Son of God
Theme of the Week: Why Did God Create Me? Bible Verse: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female …
Thankfulness: How Your Attitude Shapes the Culture of Your Home
I live in Canada, where we are about to celebrate Thanksgiving. This time to pause and give thanks to God for his faithfulness is very important to me. If I …
The God Who Tells
Theme of the Week: The God Who Still Speaks Bible Verse: “Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in …
What are You Living For?
Saul of Tarsus made people suffer for the name of Jesus. Young and dedicated, it was his delight to track down followers of Jesus to extinguish their affront to the …
Love the Lord Your God with All Your Strength
Theme of the Week: Your Strength Bible Verse: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all …
Life is a Wheel, not a Pyramid
Theme of the Week: The Heart Bible Verse: “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and …
My Jesus I Love Thee
“Story Behind the Song” Sunday Bible Verse: “Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in …
Abide With Me
“Story Behind the Song” Sunday Bible Verse: “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.” Isaiah 40:8 Scripture Reading: Psalm 90:10-14 Despite a …