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Vigorously Equipping Men to Pursue Biblical Manliness

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June 16, 202625 min

667: Mike Novotny | Newlywed A Christian Guide to Loving Year One

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM podcast I am once again joined by Mike Novotny, author of "Newlywed: A Christian Guide for Loving Year One." This book is the guide the Novotnys wish they’d had, so Pastor Mike wrote it with you in mind. From mismatched assumptions about chores and money to navigating in-laws, intimacy, and the mysterious way your spouse loads the dishwasher, this book helps you bridge the gaps, build connection, and enjoy being married.Whether you’re a young couple or someone who loves them, this is the how-to guide every newlywed needs to survive—and genuinely love—year one.To purchase this book: https://www.amazon.com/Newlywed-Christian-Guide-Loving-Year/dp/1965694500/ref=monarch_sidesheet_titleLearn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

June 11, 202620 min

665: Our Attitude Is Reflected By Our Actions

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM podcast episode we look at the connection between faith and works. We know we can not earn our salvation by works, but we also learn through Scripture that a true faith will be known by our actions. Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

June 9, 202633 min

664: Dr. Mark Pitts | Called To Be A Dad

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM podcast episode I sat down with Dr. Mark Pitts, author of "Called To Be A Dad, How God Equips You to Be the Man He Made You to Be."Pastor and founder of the Midnight Dad community Mark Pitts knows firsthand the unique challenges fathers face as they try to keep pace with the daily demands of work and family life. In Called to Be Dad, he addresses the questions he most often gets from dads about family and fatherhood, like· How can I be a good father?· How will I provide for my family?· What happens when I make a mistake?· How do I keep my marriage strong through the demands of parenthood?· How do I keep going?· And moreTo learn more visit: https://calledtobedad.com/365 Prayers for Dad: https://365prayersfordad.com/Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

June 4, 202623 min

663: Looking for The Overlooked

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James by talking about how a man of God should treat people, friends, acquaintances and strangers. It is all too common that we stay in our own comfort zone by how we treat people, even people within our own congregations. Jesus said "They will know you are My disciples by your love for one another." How are we doing with that? Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

June 2, 202629 min

662: Dr. Eric Scalise | The Growing Role of AI In People’s Search for Help

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM Podcast I sat down with Dr. Eric Scalise, President of Hope for the Heart, longtime counselor and one of the key voices behind this new initiative. Eric can speak to the mental health crisis, the growing role of AI in people’s search for help, why private access matters, where biblical counseling fits in today’s culture and how technology can serve, not replace, sound, Scripture-centered care.To learn more visit: https://www.hopefortheheart.org/Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

May 28, 202622 min

661: Why Is Partiality Such A Problem?

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James by looking at why partiality is such a problem. Why does it matter who we are friends with, acknowledge, or devote our time and energy to? Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

May 26, 202628 min

660: Daniel Smith | Properly Defining Manhood for The Next Generation

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM Podcast episode I sat down with Daniel Smith who spent 14 years in law enforcement, 6 at the local level as a police officer, and 8 as a special agent with the FBI. God used his time in the bureau, traveling and being away from his family, to show him how important my presence as a father was to his three sons at home. Daniel has committed to minimizing travel and that began a shift in his mentality and passion to helping fathers raise their sons as he committed to his sons to be present and intentional in their walk towards manhood. To get connected to Daniel visit: https://ehalliance.org/Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Join The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

May 21, 202623 min

659: Permission to Be Religious

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James 1 by taking a look at what James means when he speaks about "Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father." Many times we have used the word Religion in a negative way or had it used against us. it appears that James is giving us permission to be religious and as a matter of fact expects us to do so. Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Secure your spot in Tribe XVIII https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-xviiiJoin The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

May 19, 202630 min

658: Ryan Maher | Wrestling With The Hard Questions of God's Goodness

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM Podcast episode I sat down with Ryan Maher, pastor and co-leader of the digital ministries reaching hundreds of millions each month, including Trust God Bro (8M followers), Her True Worth (2M followers), and The Prayer Channel (4.1M members)—comes a new book, The God Worth Trusting, about learning to trust God even in the toughest times.Many of us want to trust God, but we just can’t. We have trust issues. We see heartbreak in the world, or experience it personally, and don’t understand how a good God could have allowed it. We have questions.How could a good God allow so much pain?If God could have stopped it, why didn’t he stop it? Why is God doing this to me?To get connected to Ryan and learn more about his book visit: https://ryanmaher.net/Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Secure your spot in Tribe XVIII https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-xviiiJoin The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

May 14, 202626 min

657: How Much of My Life is God Really Getting?

Send us Fan MailOn today's PoM podcast episode we continue our walk through James by asking the question, "How much of my life is God really getting?" James is making it clear that what is supposed to happen in the Christian life is clear and obvious by what we learn from the Scriptures and how it is applied to our life. Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Secure your spot in Tribe XVIII https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-xviiiJoin The Herd: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herdRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show