Real Men Real Faith

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Welcome to Real Men Real Faith —where we talk man to man, heart to heart. No fluff. No spiritual hype. Just raw truth and biblical grit for the fight you’re in.

  1. Episode #18 - Season 2 - Used, Then Left — When Family Walks Away Because You Said No #1of2.

    6d ago

    Episode #18 - Season 2 - Used, Then Left — When Family Walks Away Because You Said No #1of2.

    Episode #18 - Season 2 - Used, Then Left — When Family Walks Away Because You Said No #1of2. ⸻ Welcome to Real Men Real Faith —where we talk man to man, heart to heart. No fluff. No spiritual hype. Just raw truth and biblical grit for the fight you’re in. Pray us in Men… There’s a pain that cuts deeper than most. Not betrayal from strangers… not attacks from the outside… …but when your own family uses you when you’re useful… and disappears when you finally draw a line. When you say no… …and suddenly you’re the villain. Today we’re talking about boundaries, betrayal, and standing firm as a man of God when saying no costs you relationships. ⸻ [Segment 1: Jesus Knows What It Feels Like] Let’s not pretend this is new. Look at John 6:26 (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0): “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill.” Jesus called it out. People weren’t following Him for truth… they were following Him for what they could get. Provision. Miracles. Benefits. And when He stopped giving them what they wanted? They walked. ⸻ [Segment 2: When You Stop Feeding the Wrong Expectations] Just a few verses later, in John 6:66 (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=1): “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.” Catch that. Not enemies. Not outsiders. Disciples. People close to Him. They stayed as long as He was giving them what they wanted… but left when He started speaking truth instead of feeding comfort. Men—this is what happens when you stop being used. ⸻ [Segment 3: You Are Not a Resource, You Are a Man of God] Let’s get something straight. You were not created to be:     •    Everyone’s backup plan     •    The family fixer     •    The one who always says yes while everyone else takes That’s not love. That’s exploitation dressed up as relationship. Even Jesus stepped away. In Mark 1:35 (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=2), it says: “Very early in the morning… Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” He didn’t let people drain Him nonstop. He created space. He set boundaries. ⸻ [Segment 4: Saying No Exposes Hearts] Here’s the hard truth, men: When you say no… you reveal who people really are. Because real love says: “I’m with you even when you can’t give me anything.” But selfish love says: “I’m here as long as you’re useful.” Look at Proverbs 19:4 (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=3): “Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.” Translation? When you have something to give—people gather. When you don’t—or won’t— they scatter. ⸻

    1h 8m
  2. Episode #17 - Season 2 - Special Episode with Jon Simono - “Not On My Watch”

    Jun 12

    Episode #17 - Season 2 - Special Episode with Jon Simono - “Not On My Watch”

    Episode #17 - Season 2 - Special Episode with Jon Simono - “Not On My Watch” ⸻ Welcome to Real Men Real Faith —where we talk man to man, heart to heart. No fluff. No spiritual hype. Just raw truth and biblical grit for the fight you’re in. Pray us in ⸻ [SEGMENT 1: THE TRUTH ABOUT JESUS] The man you say you follow… He wasn’t a coward. Jesus didn’t hide. He didn’t blend in. He didn’t water it down to make people comfortable. He stood face-to-face with the religious elite— the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the rulers of the day— and He didn’t flinch. They tried to kill Him. Tried to silence Him. Tried to throw Him off a cliff… And what did He do? He walked right through them. That’s the man you follow. So let me ask you something, brother… Why are we acting timid? Why are we comfortable sitting in rooms like this… while everything outside those doors is being hijacked? ⸻ [SEGMENT 2: YOU ARE NOT A COWARD] If the Holy Spirit lives in you— you are not a coward. Let that sink in. You’re not weak. You’re not powerless. You’re not called to sit back and stay quiet. Scripture says: “Do not fear man.” Not even the ones who can take your life. So what are you afraid of? Rejection? Losing friends? Being labeled? Being uncomfortable? Men of God—this is not the hour for fear. ⸻ [SEGMENT 3: THIS WORLD IS TEMPORARY] You think what’s happening in the world right now is going to stop the Kingdom of God? You think persecution… violence… or even death… is going to silence the gospel? No. The apostle Peter said it straight— everything here is going to burn. Everything is going to be dissolved. And the only thing that remains… is what we did for Christ. When we stand before God— He’s not going to need your excuses. He’s not going to ask why you stayed comfortable. ⸻ [SEGMENT 4: THIS IS THE HOUR] This… is the hour. Not tomorrow. Not next year. Now. This is the hour to preach. This is the hour to evangelize. This is the hour to pray like it matters—because it does. This is the hour to stop playing games with your faith. This is the hour to be serious about your walk. To live bold. To speak truth. To stand firm. To live like everything is on the line… Because it is. ⸻ [SEGMENT 5: COUNT THE COST] Following Christ costs something. Let’s stop pretending it doesn’t. It might cost your comfort. It might cost your reputation. It might cost relationships. For some—it costs everything. Even their life. But hear this… We’re not trying to hold onto this life anyway. We’re not clinging to temporary things. We’re living for something eternal. So say it with your chest: “Christ, for You I live… and for You I die.” ⸻ [SEGMENT 6: NOT ON MY WATCH] But let me get real with you… Not on my watch. Not in my house. Not in my family. Not in my life. The enemy doesn’t get authority here. No. We take authority through Christ. We pray like warriors. We stand like warriors. We fight spiritually like warriors. Devil—you got no place here. ⸻ [SEGMENT 7: THE WARRIOR CALL] So how do you live this out? You don’t just talk it— you walk it. You pray like a warrior. You speak like a warrior. You walk into every room with purpose. You lead your marriage like a warrior. You raise your kids like a warrior. You disciple like a warrior. You show up in every area of your life with bold, unshakable faith. ⸻ [CLOSING CALL] So I’ll ask you the question— Are there any warriors listening right now? Men who are done playing games… Men who are ready to stand… Men who are ready to live all-in for Christ… Because this world doesn’t need more passive men. It needs warriors. ⸻ Link to Jon’s Ministry. https://challengingmen.org/

    1h 18m
  3. Episode #16 - Season 2 - You’re Not Both: Breaking the Lie of Saints and Sinners

    Jun 5

    Episode #16 - Season 2 - You’re Not Both: Breaking the Lie of Saints and Sinners

    Welcome to Real Men Real Faith —where we talk man to man, heart to heart. No fluff. No spiritual hype. Just raw truth and biblical grit for the fight you’re in. Pray us in [Intro – bold, steady tone] Men… let’s get real today. There’s a phrase floating around the church that sounds humble… sounds spiritual… even sounds honest. “I’m just a saint and a sinner.” You’ve heard it. Maybe you’ve said it. But here’s the truth— That phrase is dangerous. Not because it acknowledges struggle… But because it confuses identity. And when a man is confused about who he is… he will never walk in who God called him to be. Today we’re breaking that lie—biblically, boldly, and like men. ⸻ [Segment 1: Identity Is Not a Mix — It’s a Transformation] Let’s go straight to the Word. 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” That doesn’t say partly new. It doesn’t say half sinner, half saint. It says new creation. Men, God doesn’t renovate your old life— He replaces it. You don’t carry two identities. You died to one… and were raised into another. ⸻ [Segment 2: Why “Saint and Sinner” Is Dangerous] Now listen carefully—this matters. When you say, “I’m just a sinner,” even after Christ… You’re doing three things: 1. You minimize what Jesus did. When Christ went to the cross, He didn’t make you better… He made you new. 2. You excuse ongoing sin. If you believe “this is just who I am,” you’ll never fight to become who God says you are. 3. You weaken your authority as a man of God. A man who thinks he’s still a sinner will live defeated. A man who knows he’s a saint will fight like it. ⸻ [Segment 3: What the Bible Actually Calls You] Let’s get this straight. The Bible does NOT call believers “sinners.” It calls them:     •    Saints (Romans 1:7)     •    Sons of God (John 1:12)     •    Chosen (1 Peter 2:9)     •    Set apart (Ephesians 1:4) Paul wrote letters to messed up churches… full of people struggling with sin… And he still called them saints. Why? Because identity is not based on behavior— It’s based on what Jesus has done. ⸻ [Segment 4: Yes, You Still Battle Sin — But That’s Not Your Identity] Now let’s be real. You still fight sin. You still mess up. You still have days where your flesh wants control. But hear me: Struggle does not define you. Romans 6:6 says your old self was crucified. That means sin is no longer your master. You may battle it… But you are not bound by it. Men, there’s a difference between fighting sin and being a sinner. One is a battle. The other is an identity. ⸻ [Segment 5: The Real Issue — Double-Minded Men] James 1:8 says: “A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.” That’s exactly what this phrase creates. Half saint… half sinner… One foot in freedom… one foot in chains… That man will never stand firm. God didn’t call you to live split. He called you to live set apart. ⸻ [Segment 6: What Real Men Do With This Truth] So what do we do, men? We stop speaking defeat over ourselves. We stop labeling ourselves by our past. We stop agreeing with lies that keep us small. And we start walking like who we are:     •    Forgiven     •    Redeemed     •    Called     •    Set apart     •    Dangerous to the kingdom of darkness You don’t wake up trying to become a saint… You wake up and live like one. ⸻ [Segment 7: Jesus Didn’t Die for a Mixed Identity] Let me hit you with this: Jesus Christ (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) didn’t go to the cross so you could live confused. He didn’t shed blood so you could walk around saying, “I’m just a sinner trying my best.” No. He paid the price so you could walk in freedom… authority… and identity. Fully. Not halfway. ⸻ [Closing: The Call to Men] Men, it’s time to decide: Are you going to keep speaking weakness over your life… Or are you going to stand up and own who God says you are?

    1h 7m
  4. Episode #15 - Season 2 - “Follow Me: The Call That Costs Everything” - #2 of 2

    May 29

    Episode #15 - Season 2 - “Follow Me: The Call That Costs Everything” - #2 of 2

    Episode #15 - Season 2 - “Follow Me: The Call That Costs Everything” - #2 of 2 ⸻ Welcome to Real Men Real Faith —where we talk man to man, heart to heart. No fluff. No spiritual hype. Just raw truth and biblical grit for the fight you’re in. Pray us in Men… there are words in the Bible that get repeated so often… they lose their weight. One of those is this: “Follow me.” Sounds simple. Sounds peaceful. Sounds safe. But when Jesus Christ (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) said it… It wasn’t an invitation to comfort. It was a call to die. Today we’re going to break down what “follow me” really means—biblically, boldly, and like men. ——— [Segment 4: It Will Cost You Something] Luke 14:28 — “Which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost?” Jesus never hid the cost. Following Him will cost you:     •    Comfort     •    Popularity     •    Old habits     •    Sometimes relationships But here’s the truth: Anything you lose following Jesus was never worth keeping. Men, weak faith avoids sacrifice. Strong faith embraces it. ⸻ [Segment 5: It’s a Call to Leadership, Not Passivity] When Jesus called men… He didn’t call them to sit. He called them to move. To lead. To build. To fight spiritually. “Follow me” wasn’t just about walking behind Him… It was about becoming like Him. And who is Jesus?     •    A servant leader     •    A man of authority     •    A man who stood for truth even when it cost Him everything Men, following Jesus means stepping into responsibility—not running from it. ⸻ [Segment 6: You Become What You Follow] Here’s something every man needs to hear: You are being shaped by whatever you follow. If you follow comfort—you become weak. If you follow the world—you become lost. If you follow Christ—you become dangerous in the best way. Matthew 10:25 — “It is enough for the disciple to be like his teacher.” Jesus didn’t say, “Just believe in me.” He said, “Follow me”—because following transforms you. ⸻ [Segment 7: The Difference Between Fans and Followers] There were crowds around Jesus… But not all of them followed. Some wanted miracles. Some wanted food. Some wanted inspiration. But when things got hard… They walked away. Men, here’s the question: Are you a fan of Jesus… Or a follower of Jesus? Fans are interested. Followers are committed. Fans stay comfortable. Followers carry crosses. ⸻ [Closing: The Call to Men] Men, “follow me” is still being spoken today. Not to the perfect… But to the willing. Not to the passive… But to the surrendered. This is a call to:     •    Lay down your pride     •    Kill your sin     •    Lead your life with purpose     •    Walk in obedience     •    And become the man God created you to be ⸻ [Devotional Challenge] For the next 7 days: Ask yourself one question every morning: “What do I need to lay down today to follow Jesus fully?” Then do it. No excuses. No delay. Follow through like a man. ⸻ [Outro – strong, grounded tone] This is Real Men, Real Faith. And we don’t just talk about Jesus… We follow Him. Stay sharp. Stay obedient. And remember— Following Him will cost you everything… But it will give you something greater than anything you lose.

    1h 29m
  5. Episode #14 - Season 2 - “Follow Me: The Call That Costs Everything” - #1 of 2

    May 22

    Episode #14 - Season 2 - “Follow Me: The Call That Costs Everything” - #1 of 2

    Welcome to Real Men Real Faith —where we talk man to man, heart to heart. No fluff. No spiritual hype. Just raw truth and biblical grit for the fight you’re in. Pray us in Men… there are words in the Bible that get repeated so often… they lose their weight. One of those is this: “Follow me.” Sounds simple. Sounds peaceful. Sounds safe. But when Jesus Christ (chatgpt://generic-entity?number=0) said it… It wasn’t an invitation to comfort. It was a call to die. Today we’re going to break down what “follow me” really means—biblically, boldly, and like men. ⸻ [Segment 1: This Was Not a Casual Invitation] Let’s go to the moment. Matthew 4:19 — “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” These were working men. Providers. Men with responsibility. And when Jesus said “follow me”… They dropped everything. Their nets. Their income. Their security. Why? Because they understood something we’ve watered down today: Following Jesus is not adding Him to your life— It’s surrendering your life to Him. ⸻ [Segment 2: “Follow Me” Means Die First] Luke 9:23 — “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Let’s not clean that up. The cross wasn’t symbolic back then. It was execution. Jesus was saying: “If you want to follow me… your old life has to die.” Men, this is where most people stop. They want Jesus as Savior… But not as Lord. They want blessing… But not surrender. But real men of God understand this: You cannot follow Jesus and lead your own life at the same time. ⸻ [Segment 3: It Means Obedience, Not Just Belief] John 14:15 — “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Following Jesus is not about what you say… It’s about how you live. Men, belief without obedience is deception. A man who says he follows Jesus but lives like the world… Isn’t following—he’s drifting. Real following looks like:     •    Walking in integrity when no one is watching     •    Leading your family with truth, not passivity     •    Turning from sin, not managing it     •    Standing firm when culture pushes back

    1h 43m
  6. His Mercy Endures Forever Psalm 136 part 2 of 2

    May 15

    His Mercy Endures Forever Psalm 136 part 2 of 2

    Welcome to Real Men Real Faith —where we talk man to man, heart to heart. No fluff. No spiritual hype. Just raw truth and biblical grit for the fight you’re in. Pray us in Part 5: Verse 25 - “he who gives food to all flesh, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:25 - God is not only Lord of big miracles, but of daily bread - If God gives food to all flesh, fear does not get the final word - “Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.” Matthew 6:32 - “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger.” John 6:35 - God gives bread, and later gives Christ - Do we live like providers alone, or like men who trust God to provide? - 1 John 4:7 Part 6: Where men can go wrong - One ditch: mercy becomes permission - “Abide in me... If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers.” John 15:4, 6 - “provided you continue in his kindness.” Romans 11:22 - God’s mercy is not a hall pass for laziness or rebellion - Other ditch: warning becomes hopelessness - “Turn back, turn back from your evil ways.” Ezekiel 33:11 - “The Lord is... patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish.” 2 Peter 3:9 - God is patient, not careless - We either cheapen mercy or ration mercy - Which ditch do men fall into more often? Part 7: Challenge for men - Psalm 136 teaches men to remember and give thanks - Gratitude fights fear - Gratitude fights self-pity - Gratitude fights entitlement - A man who remembers God’s faithfulness stands steadier under pressure - Are we training ourselves to remember God, or just react to life? Closing: - “Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:26 - Read Psalm 136 this week - Compare two translations - Ask: - Have I made God too soft? - Have I made God too harsh? - Am I treating mercy like permission? - Am I forgetting to give thanks?

    1h 9m
  7. Episode #12 - Season 2 - His Mercy Endures Forever Psalm 136 - #1 of 2

    May 8

    Episode #12 - Season 2 - His Mercy Endures Forever Psalm 136 - #1 of 2

    Episode #12 - Season 2 - His Mercy Endures Forever Psalm 136 - #1 of 2 Welcome to Real Men Real Faith —where we talk man to man, heart to heart. No fluff. No spiritual hype. Just raw truth and biblical grit for the fight you’re in. Pray us in Part 1: Read the Psalm - Read Psalm 136 - Notice the repeated line: “His mercy endures forever” / “His steadfast love endures forever” / “His faithful love endures forever” - hesed = mercy, steadfast love, faithful love - God’s mercy is not weak sentiment, it is loyal love that acts - Why does God repeat this 26 times? - Men forget fast Part 2: Start with gratitude - “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:1 - The psalm starts with thanksgiving, not complaining - A grateful man sees clearly - An ungrateful man gets proud, fearful, or bitter - Are we leading our homes with gratitude or tension? Part 3: God’s mercy has muscle - “and brought Israel out from among them” Psalm 136:11 - “to him who divided the Red Sea in two” Psalm 136:13 - “and overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea” Psalm 136:15 - Mercy is not just comfort, it is rescue - God’s mercy toward His people includes acting against what would destroy them - Mercy in the Bible has backbone - Have we made God too soft? Part 4: God does not forget men in low places - “It is he who remembered us in our low estate” Psalm 136:23 - Low estate: failure, shame, pressure, exhaustion, sin, weakness - God is not too high to notice men at the bottom - “The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” Psalm 103:8 - A man can be in a low place without being abandoned - What do men do when they feel spiritually spent? ——— Closing: - “Give thanks to the God of heaven, for his steadfast love endures forever.” Psalm 136:26 - Read Psalm 136 this week - Compare two translations - Ask: - Have I made God too soft? - Have I made God too harsh? - Am I treating mercy like permission? - Am I forgetting to give thanks?

    1h 8m
  8. Episode #11 - Season 2 - When Your Name Is Under Fire: Fighting Right When It Gets Personal - #2of2

    May 1

    Episode #11 - Season 2 - When Your Name Is Under Fire: Fighting Right When It Gets Personal - #2of2

    Episode #11 - Season 2 - When Your Name Is Under Fire: Fighting Right When It Gets Personal - #2of2 Welcome to Real Men Real Faith —where we talk man to man, heart to heart. No fluff. No spiritual hype. Just raw truth and biblical grit for the fight you’re in. Pray us in Men… This one cuts deep. This isn’t about some random fight out in the world. This is about when the battle comes into your home… your past… your children… When your ex-wife tears your name down… when your character gets twisted… when your kids are stuck in the middle… And everything in you wants to fight back hard. But the question is this: Are you going to fight like the world… or are you going to fight like a man of God? ——— [Segment 5: Fighting the Right Battle] Let’s get something straight, brother… Your ex is not your real enemy. I know it feels like it. I know it looks like it. But Scripture says: Ephesians 6:12 “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood…” This is a spiritual battle. The real enemy wants: • Division between you and your kids • Bitterness to take root in your heart • Your testimony to be destroyed • Your identity as a man of God to be shaken So if you spend all your energy attacking her… You’re missing the real fight. ⸻ [Segment 6: What Strength Actually Looks Like] The world says: “Clap back.” “Expose her.” “Make sure everyone knows your side.” But God says something different. Real strength looks like: • Self-control when you’re provoked • Integrity when you’re misrepresented • Consistency when no one believes you yet Proverbs 22:1 “A good name is more desirable than great riches…” And a good name isn’t built by arguments… It’s built by how you live daily. Men… your kids will figure it out. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But over time? They’ll see: • Who stayed steady • Who lived truth • Who didn’t tear the other parent down ⸻ [Segment 7: Guarding Your Children’s Hearts] This is where it gets real. You may be tempted to: • Defend yourself through your kids • Correct what they’re hearing • Tell them everything that really happened But be careful. Your job is not to win your kids to your side. Your job is to protect their hearts. Colossians 3:21 “Fathers, do not embitter your children…” Don’t make them choose. Don’t put weight on them they were never meant to carry. Instead: • Speak truth without tearing their mother down • Show love without conditions • Be a safe place, not a battlefield ⸻ [Segment 8: Let God Handle What You Can’t] Here’s the truth most men don’t want to hear: You can’t control: • What she says • What others believe • How quickly your name is restored But you can control: • Your character • Your consistency • Your obedience to God Romans 12:19 “Do not take revenge… for it is written: ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay,’ says the Lord.” That doesn’t mean justice won’t come. It means you’re not the one responsible to carry it out. ⸻ [Closing: The Charge to Men] So here’s the charge, brother: Stand firm. Not loud… Not reckless… Not reactive… Firm. Be the man: • Who chooses righteousness over retaliation • Who leads his children with peace, not chaos • Who trusts God even when his name is being dragged Because at the end of the day… Your reputation in the world matters… But your legacy before God and your children matters more. ⸻ Pray us out ——— [Outro – Strong Finish] Men… You may be misunderstood. You may be talked about. You may be painted as something you’re not. But if you stay rooted in Christ… Truth has a way of rising. And when it does? Your children won’t just hear it… They’ll know it—because they watched you live it.

    1h 31m
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    Real Men Real Faith
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    Aaron Seymour

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