Throwing Mountains Mike Hatch & Chris Bolinger
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Welcome to the Throwing Mountains podcast (formerly Empowered Manhood), where men rediscover courageous leadership. You'll be strengthened from the stories of God working in the lives of ordinary men today - men who've become leaders in their spheres of influence by relying on God and following Jesus. You'll also gain a sharp focus on the biblical idea of masculine leadership which will help orient your own life as a man.
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Weekly Strength 3.12: Big Topics -- Teamwork
In life, you often team up with your closest friends. In a crisis, however, a team may be formed from total strangers.When one of the Apollo 13 spacecraft’s oxygen tanks exploded, the lives of three astronauts suddenly were in the hands of their teammates: flight controllers and engineers 200,000 miles away. This week's Bible passage: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)Other resources:Chris Bolinger’s other...
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Pursuing Redemptive Economic Activities with Mike Hatch
A key part of Christian leadership is managing our finances in a way that honors God. But God calls us to more than just sound money management, says Mike Hatch. In fact, God challenges us to ensure that all our economic activities -- at work, at home, at the store, and everywhere else -- contribute to God's redemptive purposes.In this interview, Mike gives the whys and hows behind pursuing redemptive economic activities.For more information, check out the Mises Institute website and Gary Nor...
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Weekly Strength 3.11: Big Topics -- Strength
Research shows that past adversity can help you persevere in the face of current stress. And that makes sense, because perseverance requires strength, and adversity makes you stronger.Just ask anyone who lifts weights.This week's Bible passage: Psalm 46Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)Other resources:Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Strength for MenMike Hatch’s book: Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the GospelRelational me...
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Getting More out of the Bible with David Instone-Brewer
Even if you're reading the Bible every day, you may be missing -- or misunderstanding -- some of what it says.Bible expert David Instone-Brewer recommends putting yourself in the place of the first Christians. By reading the Bible through the eyes of the people for whom it was first written, you'll better understand the meaning of the text. How do you do that? In highlights from this 2022 interview with David, he offers practical tips for mining more gold from the pages of God's Word.Her...
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Weekly Strength 3.10: Big Topics -- Reward
At the end of Field of Dreams, Ray finally loses his cool. He has sacrificed a great deal and wants to know how he'll be rewarded.Is it wrong for a Christian to ask about reward? You know that you'll have eternal life in heaven. But what about here on earth?How did Jesus answer that question?This week's Bible passage: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21Weekly Strength podcast resource: 52 Weeks of Strength for Men (ebook, paperback, study guide)Other resources:Chris Bolinger’s other devotional: Daily Streng...
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Redemptive Economics of Pittsburgh with Mike Hatch, Truth At Work Chapter President
Mike Hatch is launching a new Pittsburgh-focused podcast this fall and we wanted to take a moment to share the introductory episode with you. Since many of you (our listeners) are from Pittsburgh, we would love to get your feedback and input about this new endeavor.The purpose of this new podcast is to promote a more sustainable, kingdom-focused approach to revitalize the Pittsburgh region through entrepreneurship. Our economic activity is being used for God's redemptive purposes, no matter w...