Raising The Standard

Josh Khachadourian

Welcome to the Raising The Standard show, our mission is clear: to call you as a Kingdom Man to Raise the Standard in all areas of life. Just because you are a Christian doesn’t mean you’re weak. The world is wrestling over masculinity and trying to define what it means for you to be a man. In a world full of noise my mission is to show you how Jesus sets the Standard for men in the areas of Biblical masculinity and manhood. Inside the Raising the Standard show you will learn how to optimize your life in the areas of Faith, Family, Fitness and Finance. You will end the struggle of which path to follow as you listen and learn without compromising your beliefs. As a disciple You are created to achieve greatness, overcome challenges and chase excellence in everything you do. We are a movement of kingdom men committed to raising the standard. Join us at standard59.com

  1. FEB 10

    Spiritual Warfare for Men: 3 Enemy Tactics You Need to Know

    Ever feel like you're fighting a war on two fronts—one in your own head and one out in the world? You're not wrong. Every driven Christian man is in a spiritual conflict, but God has not left you without a strategy for victory. In this episode, we break down the ultimate goal God has for your life: the complete and total victory that comes when "Christ is all, and in all." Using the powerful transition from Moses to Joshua, we reveal the divine one-two punch for making God's promises a reality in your life. Stop being on the defensive and learn how to take ground for the Kingdom. In this episode, you will learn: God's Two-Part Strategy for Victory: How to combine the blueprint of God's Word (Moses) with the power of the Holy Spirit (Joshua) to achieve real-world results.Uncover the Enemy's Playbook: Learn to identify and defeat the three primary tactics the enemy uses to stop you: hidden compromises, deceptive alliances, and direct assaults.Define Your Mission: Understand God's true purpose for your life—moving from a place of weakness and barrenness into strength, dominion, and fullness. Practical Application: How to apply these spiritual principles to your daily life, your work, your family, and your internal battles. If you're ready to understand the war you're in and step into your calling as a victorious man of God, this episode is your battle plan. JOIN THE FREE EMAIL CHALLENGE Unlock The Power Of Your Full Potential with THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE CHALLENGE: This is a FREE 11-day email training that will equip you with the tools, mindset, and strategy to BE THE MAN God created YOU to BE. Learn to Access His Presence, Purpose, Power and Promotion. https://www.standard59.com/unfairadvantage Own THE STANDARD Today, Get the breakout Bestseller THE STANDARD, Discovering Jesus as The Standard for Masculinity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Discovering-Jesus-Masculinity/dp/1734549300/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8  Listen to THE STANDARD on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B095J62CW2/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-259076&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_259076_rh_us Follow Josh on Social Media https://www.instagram.com/kingdomathlete/  https://www.tiktok.com/@kingdom_athlete https://www.facebook.com/kingdomathlete  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7YKo7liiUJ1jW6eCLVkJlQ

    19 min
  2. JAN 30

    The Standard: 50 Principles Every Man Must Know: Part 2

    By the time I turned 50, I realized something: every hard lesson, every failure, every victory—it all added up to something worth passing down. So I started tracking them. 50 principles. 50 pieces of wisdom forged through real experience—not theory, not motivational fluff, but battle-tested truth from two decades in Entrepreneurship, Fortune 100 leadership, from building a marriage that lasts, and from raising kids who will carry the standard after I'm gone. I originally wrote these for my children. Practical wisdom I wanted them to have whether I was in the room or not. But the more I documented, the more I realized: every man needs this. This is The Standard—50 Kingdom principles every man must know. In this series, I'm unpacking the exact life lessons that built my leadership, developed my fatherhood, and strengthened my faith. These aren't abstract ideas. They're operational doctrine for how I live, lead, and fight every single day. This is for you if you want: Deeper connection with GodDominion in your home and marketplaceFulfillment of your potentialFavor and promotion in businessClarity on your calling and purpose This is for you if you're tired of: The chaos withinInner conflict and strife at homeStress and disconnection at workShame at behaviors that don't align with who you really areFeeling like you're drifting instead of dominating I'm releasing 5 principles at a time throughout this year. Each episode gives you my story, the biblical foundation, and one action step you can implement immediately. No fluff. No filler. Just the standard. If you're ready to stop drifting and start leading—this series is your blueprint. Subscribe. Raise the standard. Lead. Fight. Win.JOIN THE FREE EMAIL CHALLENGE Unlock The Power Of Your Full Potential with THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE CHALLENGE: This is a FREE 11-day email training that will equip you with the tools, mindset, and strategy to BE THE MAN God created YOU to BE. Learn to Access His Presence, Purpose, Power and Promotion. https://www.standard59.com/unfairadvantage Own THE STANDARD Today, Get the breakout Bestseller THE STANDARD, Discovering Jesus as The Standard for Masculinity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Discovering-Jesus-Masculinity/dp/1734549300/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8  Listen to THE STANDARD on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B095J62CW2/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-259076&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_259076_rh_us Follow Josh on Social Media a href="https://www.instagram.com/kingdomathlete/" rel="noopener...

    22 min
  3. JAN 23

    The Standard: 50 Principles Every Man Must Know: Part 1

    By the time I turned 50, I realized something: every hard lesson, every failure, every victory—it all added up to something worth passing down. So I started tracking them. 60 principles. 60 pieces of wisdom forged through real experience—not theory, not motivational fluff, but battle-tested truth from two decades in Entrepreneurship, Fortune 100 leadership, from building a marriage that lasts, and from raising kids who will carry the standard after I'm gone. I originally wrote these for my children. Practical wisdom I wanted them to have whether I was in the room or not. But the more I documented, the more I realized: every man needs this. This is The Standard—50 Kingdom principles every man must know. In this series, I'm unpacking the exact life lessons that built my leadership, developed my fatherhood, and strengthened my faith. These aren't abstract ideas. They're operational doctrine for how I live, lead, and fight every single day. This is for you if you want: Deeper connection with GodDominion in your home and marketplaceFulfillment of your potentialFavor and promotion in businessClarity on your calling and purpose This is for you if you're tired of: The chaos withinInner conflict and strife at homeStress and disconnection at workShame at behaviors that don't align with who you really areFeeling like you're drifting instead of dominating I'm releasing 5 principles at a time throughout this year. Each episode gives you my story, the biblical foundation, and one action step you can implement immediately. No fluff. No filler. Just the standard. If you're ready to stop drifting and start leading—this series is your blueprint. Subscribe. Raise the standard. Lead. Fight. Win. JOIN THE FREE EMAIL CHALLENGE Unlock The Power Of Your Full Potential with THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE CHALLENGE: This is a FREE 11-day email training that will equip you with the tools, mindset, and strategy to BE THE MAN God created YOU to BE. Learn to Access His Presence, Purpose, Power and Promotion. https://www.standard59.com/unfairadvantage Own THE STANDARD Today, Get the breakout Bestseller THE STANDARD, Discovering Jesus as The Standard for Masculinity on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Discovering-Jesus-Masculinity/dp/1734549300/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8  Listen to THE STANDARD on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B095J62CW2/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-259076&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_259076_rh_us Follow Josh on Social Media a href="https://www.instagram.com/kingdomathlete/"...

    16 min
  4. JAN 16

    Diligence Over Discipline: A Biblical Blueprint for Modern Christian Men

    In this episode, we take a deep, honest look at diligence from 2 Peter 1:1–11 and why it matters so much for modern Christian men. Instead of hyping discipline for discipline’s sake, we slow down and explore a more biblical, heart-driven approach: earnest, focused application to what God has put in front of you. We walk through how Peter’s call to “add all diligence” exposes five quiet enemies that keep men stuck: PassivityFalse contentmentDistractionSuperficialityProcrastination This is not a hype session or a guilt trip. It’s a real, relatable conversation about what it looks like to be a man who takes his calling, character, and responsibilities seriously—without turning into a legalistic robot or burning out on religious performance. If you’re a Christian man who feels the tension between where you are and who you know God is calling you to be, this episode will help you: In this episode, we cover: What biblical diligence actually means (and how it differs from willpower-based discipline) Why Peter tells us to “give all diligence” and “be more diligent” in making our calling and election sure The dangerous confusion between passivity and restful trust How to spot false contentment that keeps you from growth, while still walking in true, Spirit-led contentment Practical ways to resist distraction and give undivided attention to God’s calling on your life Why superficial spirituality robs you of real transformation—and how diligence helps you go deeper How procrastination (“I’ll get to it someday…”) quietly kills your spiritual progress, your leadership, and your impact Simple, doable next steps to begin practicing diligence today, not “later” Whether you’re setting goals for the new year, trying to break cycles of passivity, or simply wanting to grow as a Christian man, husband, father, and leader, this episode will give you a biblical framework and practical handles to move forward. Who this episode is for: Christian men who want to grow in faith, character, and consistencyMen wrestling with passivity, distraction, and procrastination in their spiritual lifeBelievers who want to understand and apply 2 Peter 1:1–11 in a practical wayAnyone looking for a Christ-centered alternative to empty self-help and grind culture If this conversation helps you, consider: Subscribing for more content on biblical manhood, spiritual growth, and callingSharing this episode with a brother who needs a nudge out of passivityLeaving a rating/review to help other men find this content JOIN THE FREE EMAIL CHALLENGE Unlock The Power Of Your Full Potential with THE UNFAIR ADVANTAGE CHALLENGE: This is a FREE 11-day email training that will equip you with the tools, mindset, and strategy to BE THE MAN God created YOU to BE. Learn to Access His Presence, Purpose, Power and Promotion. a href="https://www.standard59.com/unfairadvantage"...

    22 min
  5. 12/19/2025

    Lead Like Joshua, Part 2: Spiritual Warfare

    Leadership is warfare—and every battle is about inheritance. In Part 2 of our Joshua series, we move from theory to the field. We confront Amalek, expose compromise, and align under the Captain of the Lord’s Host. Presence-led beats personality-led. If you’re ready to fight smart, win clean, and take territory, this episode gives you the plan. What you’ll learn in Part 2: Why opposition often confirms your assignment—and how to fight the right battlesHow jealousy for God’s honor sharpens your leadership decisionsThe power of being overshadowed by the Captain—leading from Presence, not egoFrom Joshua to Jesus: how true rest and inheritance are fulfilled in ChristHow to activate latent leadership in critical momentsMoving from the border to breakthrough: sight, steps, and stakes Actionable takeaways: Identify your “Amalek” (the pattern that attacks your forward motion) and set a daily battle rhythm (Word, prayer, action)Ask two brothers to cover you in prayer for 30 days as you take new groundAudit your atmosphere: what will you sanctify, stop, and start this week?Consecrate decisions: “Captain, what are Your orders?” Obey the first clear stepReplace “what if” with “even if”—then take a 24-hour action toward your next milestoneKeep your sword sharp: memorize one battle verse per week for the next four weeks This is your call-up: lead with holy aggression and humble dependence. Take your orders. Take your ground. Lead. Fight. Win.

    17 min
  6. 11/07/2025

    "Why Jesus Chose Fishermen Over Pastors | The 5 Traits"

    Ever wonder why Jesus didn't recruit from the religious elite? In this powerful episode of Raising The Standard, Josh Khachadourian breaks down the 5 strategic traits Jesus looked for in His disciples—and why these same characteristics are essential for Kingdom-driven men today. Jesus didn't go after scholars or theologians. He walked straight to the marketplace and chose builders, business owners, and risk-takers with calloused hands and the courage to bet everything on a moment's notice. These weren't random choices—they were strategic decisions that reveal what Christ needs in men who will advance His Kingdom. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅ Why Jesus recruited BUILDERS who owned businesses, homes, and had families (and why you need to be building something right now) ✅ The shocking truth about discretionary time and money—why the disciples could leave their businesses for 3 years and what that means for your financial stewardship ✅ How community experience qualified the disciples for Kingdom work (and why isolation is disqualifying you from your assignment) ✅ Why high risk tolerance was non-negotiable for fishermen on the Sea of Galilee—and why playing it safe is the riskiest move you can make ✅ The power of swift, high-risk decision making—why the disciples dropped their nets immediately and what's holding you back from decisiveness This episode is for you if you want: - Biblical masculinity principles that create real transformation - Strategic insight into Jesus' leadership and disciple selection - Practical coaching questions to challenge your current trajectory - Tools to step into your full Kingdom assignment - To understand what qualifies a man for greater responsibility in God's Kingdom Powerful coaching questions inside: - What are you building right now that Jesus could point to? - Do you have margin? Could you step away if God called you today? - Who's in your corner holding you accountable? - Where are you playing it safe instead of stepping into risk? - What decision are you avoiding that God has already spoken to you about? Josh Khachadourian is the author of "Kingdom Driven: The Definitive Guide for How Driven Christian Men Can Dominate In Life" and founder of the Standard 59 Mastermind—a brotherhood of Kingdom-driven men connecting with God, mastering their minds, multiplying their finances, and taking dominion. CONNECT WITH JOSH: 📧 Email: josh@standard59.com 📱 Instagram & Facebook: @kingdomathlete 🎙️ Subscribe to Raising The Standard Podcast 💻 Join the brotherhood: www.Standard59Mastermind.com TOPICS COVERED: Biblical masculinity, Christian leadership, discipleship, Jesus and the disciples, Kingdom principles, spiritual growth for men, Christian men's transformation, faith and business, biblical stewardship, risk and faith, decisiveness, community and brotherhood, men's ministry, Christian coaching, Kingdom-driven living, spiritual gifts and calling, dominion mandate, biblical manhood If you're done with passive Christianity and ready to step into the warrior mentality that Jesus called His disciples to, this episode will equip you with the biblical framework to transform how you view your assignment as a Kingdom man. **Don't turn the volume down. The Kingdom needs men who look like the disciples. Are you that man?** #BiblicalMasculinity #KingdomDriven #ChristianMen #Discipleship #MensMinistry #FaithAndLeadership #RaisingTheStandard #JoshKhachadourian #ChristianLeadership #KingdomPrinciples #MenOfGod #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianPodcast #Manhood...

    17 min
5
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Welcome to the Raising The Standard show, our mission is clear: to call you as a Kingdom Man to Raise the Standard in all areas of life. Just because you are a Christian doesn’t mean you’re weak. The world is wrestling over masculinity and trying to define what it means for you to be a man. In a world full of noise my mission is to show you how Jesus sets the Standard for men in the areas of Biblical masculinity and manhood. Inside the Raising the Standard show you will learn how to optimize your life in the areas of Faith, Family, Fitness and Finance. You will end the struggle of which path to follow as you listen and learn without compromising your beliefs. As a disciple You are created to achieve greatness, overcome challenges and chase excellence in everything you do. We are a movement of kingdom men committed to raising the standard. Join us at standard59.com