The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 

Chris Grainger
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Christian men are in a battle for their lives. Satan will do everything possible to destroy them. The Lion Within Us is a community that provides encouragement to become the leaders God intends us to be. Our main focus lies within three categories: Health (Mental/Physical), Wealth (Careers/Finances) and Self (Husbands/Fathers/Brothers in Christ). By sharpening these areas of our lives, we can find the strength needed to stand firm in our faith and unleash the Lion Within.

  1. 10h ago

    756. I’m Just A Guy: Without Patience

    Send us Fan Mail Waiting can make a good man feel powerless. When results don’t come, when healing drags on, when your marriage, family, or work life won’t move forward, impatience isn’t just annoying, it can steal your peace and push you straight into anger. I’m putting a spotlight on a hard confession: I’m a guy without patience, and I’ve had to learn that patience isn’t mainly a time issue, it’s a trust issue.  Come see us at The Lion Within Us Conference at the West Chester Nazarene Church in West Chester, Ohio on November 7th. We'll also be at Grace Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee on December 5th. To find out more and to register for either events visit https://thelionwithin.us/events/  For Global Bible Month we created a new 30 day plan called The Overcomer! Spend 30 days with us as we confront 10 strategic areas the enemy uses to ambush believers. But we aren’t just playing defense. We are going to absolutely destroy those lies with the unshakeable truth of God’s Word and equip you with immediate, practical actions you can execute today to consistently fight back. Start The Overcomer here. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let’s go. 👉https://thelionwithin.us/ Try a Community Subscription Risk-Free for 30-Days. Men, if your ready to build lasting relationships, deepen your faith, and grow into the leaders God calls them to be, then this is for you. Step boldly into your calling—Lions seeking purpose, not house cats avoiding the challenge. 👉 https://den.thelionwithin.us/landing New Book: Unleashing The Lion Within The enemy is relentless—doing everything possible to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most in your life. It’s time to fight back. True transformation happens when intentionality meets obedience. Take notes, apply these truths, and extend grace to yourself. Real change takes time—but if you stay faithful, the impact will reach far beyond what you can see.  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWYQJMB Get Free Daily Inspiration With Our Bible App Devotionals Our devotionals dive deep into the pillars that define The Lion Within Us - health, wealth, and self. Wh...

    756. I’m Just A Guy: Without Patience

  2. 2d ago

    755. Ecclesiastes 3:11 - Spiritual Kick Off

    Send us Fan Mail God’s timing can feel unbearable when you’re doing the right things and still not seeing results. We start with Ecclesiastes 3:11 and get brutally practical about what it means to trust God when life is stuck in the “not yet” season and patience feels like a fight you’re losing. I share a real-world picture from our farm that taught me more about faith than I expected. Come see us at The Lion Within Us Conference at the West Chester Nazarene Church in West Chester, Ohio on November 7th. We'll also be at Grace Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee on December 5th. To find out more and to register for either events visit https://thelionwithin.us/events/  For Global Bible Month we created a new 30 day plan called The Overcomer! Spend 30 days with us as we confront 10 strategic areas the enemy uses to ambush believers. But we aren’t just playing defense. We are going to absolutely destroy those lies with the unshakeable truth of God’s Word and equip you with immediate, practical actions you can execute today to consistently fight back. Start The Overcomer here. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let’s go. 👉https://thelionwithin.us/ Try a Community Subscription Risk-Free for 30-Days. Men, if your ready to build lasting relationships, deepen your faith, and grow into the leaders God calls them to be, then this is for you. Step boldly into your calling—Lions seeking purpose, not house cats avoiding the challenge. 👉 https://den.thelionwithin.us/landing New Book: Unleashing The Lion Within The enemy is relentless—doing everything possible to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most in your life. It’s time to fight back. True transformation happens when intentionality meets obedience. Take notes, apply these truths, and extend grace to yourself. Real change takes time—but if you stay faithful, the impact will reach far beyond what you can see.  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWYQJMB Get Free Daily Inspiration With Our Bible App Devotionals Our devotionals dive deep into the pillars that define The Lion Within Us - health, wealth, and self. Wh...

    755. Ecclesiastes 3:11 - Spiritual Kick Off

  3. 5d ago

    754. Member Spotlight: Steven Pennypacker

    Send us Fan Mail Steven Pennypacker joins me for a member spotlight that’s equal parts sobering and hopeful. He walks through years of “almost” moments, including a brother’s liver transplant, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, a stroke, bladder cancer, and watching his wife endure serious health challenges. Through it all, God’s patience kept showing up until one night Stephen finally surrendered his life to Jesus Christ and never looked back. If you’re searching for a real Christian testimony about faith after illness, this one will stick with you. Come see us at The Lion Within Us Conference at the West Chester Nazarene Church in West Chester, Ohio on November 7th. We'll also be at Grace Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee on December 5th. To find out more and to register for either events visit https://thelionwithin.us/events/  For Global Bible Month we created a new 30 day plan called The Overcomer! Spend 30 days with us as we confront 10 strategic areas the enemy uses to ambush believers. But we aren’t just playing defense. We are going to absolutely destroy those lies with the unshakeable truth of God’s Word and equip you with immediate, practical actions you can execute today to consistently fight back. Start The Overcomer here. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let’s go. 👉https://thelionwithin.us/ Try a Community Subscription Risk-Free for 30-Days. Men, if your ready to build lasting relationships, deepen your faith, and grow into the leaders God calls them to be, then this is for you. Step boldly into your calling—Lions seeking purpose, not house cats avoiding the challenge. 👉 https://den.thelionwithin.us/landing New Book: Unleashing The Lion Within The enemy is relentless—doing everything possible to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most in your life. It’s time to fight back. True transformation happens when intentionality meets obedience. Take notes, apply these truths, and extend grace to yourself. Real change takes time—but if you stay faithful, the impact will reach far beyond what you can see.  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWYQJMB Get Free Daily Inspiration With Our Bible App Devotionals Our devotionals dive deep into the pillars that define The Lion Within Us - health, wealth, and self. Wh...

    754. Member Spotlight: Steven Pennypacker

  4. Oct 21

    753. Raising Spiritually Strong Kids With Dr. Charles Fay

    Send us Fan Mail Most dads I know feel a quiet pressure to “get it right” spiritually, like we’re supposed to raise faith-filled kids through sheer effort and flawless leadership. That pressure can turn into anxiety, control, or checking out. I sit down with Dr. Charles Fay, president of the Love and Logic Institute and author of Raising Spiritually Strong Kids, to name what’s actually true: we don’t have what it takes on our own, and Christ never asked us to pretend we do. Come see us at The Lion Within Us Conference at the West Chester Nazarene Church in West Chester, Ohio on November 7th. We'll also be at Grace Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee on December 5th. To find out more and to register for either events visit https://thelionwithin.us/events/  For Global Bible Month we created a new 30 day plan called The Overcomer! Spend 30 days with us as we confront 10 strategic areas the enemy uses to ambush believers. But we aren’t just playing defense. We are going to absolutely destroy those lies with the unshakeable truth of God’s Word and equip you with immediate, practical actions you can execute today to consistently fight back. Start The Overcomer here. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let’s go. 👉https://thelionwithin.us/ Try a Community Subscription Risk-Free for 30-Days. Men, if your ready to build lasting relationships, deepen your faith, and grow into the leaders God calls them to be, then this is for you. Step boldly into your calling—Lions seeking purpose, not house cats avoiding the challenge. 👉 https://den.thelionwithin.us/landing New Book: Unleashing The Lion Within The enemy is relentless—doing everything possible to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most in your life. It’s time to fight back. True transformation happens when intentionality meets obedience. Take notes, apply these truths, and extend grace to yourself. Real change takes time—but if you stay faithful, the impact will reach far beyond what you can see.  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWYQJMB Get Free Daily Inspiration With Our Bible App Devotionals Our devotionals dive deep into the pillars that define The Lion Within Us - health, wealth, and self. Wh...

    753. Raising Spiritually Strong Kids With Dr. Charles Fay

  5. Oct 19

    752. 2 Timothy 1:5 - Spiritual Kick Off

    Send us Fan Mail Faith doesn’t magically appear in your kids when they graduate high school or start asking big questions. It is formed slowly, quietly, and powerfully where they live with you. We open with 2 Timothy 1:5 and Paul’s words about Timothy’s “sincere faith,” then we follow the trail back to the people who shaped it first: his grandmother Lois and his mother Eunice. That’s a wake-up call for Christian dads who want strong families and real spiritual leadership at home.  Come see us at The Lion Within Us Conference at the West Chester Nazarene Church in West Chester, Ohio on November 7th. We'll also be at Grace Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee on December 5th. To find out more and to register for either events visit https://thelionwithin.us/events/  For Global Bible Month we created a new 30 day plan called The Overcomer! Spend 30 days with us as we confront 10 strategic areas the enemy uses to ambush believers. But we aren’t just playing defense. We are going to absolutely destroy those lies with the unshakeable truth of God’s Word and equip you with immediate, practical actions you can execute today to consistently fight back. Start The Overcomer here. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let’s go. 👉https://thelionwithin.us/ Try a Community Subscription Risk-Free for 30-Days. Men, if your ready to build lasting relationships, deepen your faith, and grow into the leaders God calls them to be, then this is for you. Step boldly into your calling—Lions seeking purpose, not house cats avoiding the challenge. 👉 https://den.thelionwithin.us/landing New Book: Unleashing The Lion Within The enemy is relentless—doing everything possible to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most in your life. It’s time to fight back. True transformation happens when intentionality meets obedience. Take notes, apply these truths, and extend grace to yourself. Real change takes time—but if you stay faithful, the impact will reach far beyond what you can see.  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWYQJMB Get Free Daily Inspiration With Our Bible App Devotionals Our devotionals dive deep into the pillars that define The Lion Within Us - health, wealth, and self. Wh...

    752. 2 Timothy 1:5 - Spiritual Kick Off

  6. Oct 16

    751. Member Spotlight: Jim Barnhart

    Send us Fan Mail A hidden struggle can make you feel like two different men: the one everyone sees and the one who fights private battles in silence. We sit down with Lion Within member Jim Barnhart, and his testimony goes straight to the places many Christian men avoid: abandonment, coping, lust, and the slow drift into a faith that shows up on Sunday but disappears the rest of the week. Come see us at The Lion Within Us Conference at the West Chester Nazarene Church in West Chester, Ohio on November 7th. We'll also be at Grace Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee on December 5th. To find out more and to register for either events visit https://thelionwithin.us/events/  For Global Bible Month we created a new 30 day plan called The Overcomer! Spend 30 days with us as we confront 10 strategic areas the enemy uses to ambush believers. But we aren’t just playing defense. We are going to absolutely destroy those lies with the unshakeable truth of God’s Word and equip you with immediate, practical actions you can execute today to consistently fight back. Start The Overcomer here. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let’s go. 👉https://thelionwithin.us/ Try a Community Subscription Risk-Free for 30-Days. Men, if your ready to build lasting relationships, deepen your faith, and grow into the leaders God calls them to be, then this is for you. Step boldly into your calling—Lions seeking purpose, not house cats avoiding the challenge. 👉 https://den.thelionwithin.us/landing New Book: Unleashing The Lion Within The enemy is relentless—doing everything possible to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most in your life. It’s time to fight back. True transformation happens when intentionality meets obedience. Take notes, apply these truths, and extend grace to yourself. Real change takes time—but if you stay faithful, the impact will reach far beyond what you can see.  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWYQJMB Get Free Daily Inspiration With Our Bible App Devotionals Our devotionals dive deep into the pillars that define The Lion Within Us - health, wealth, and self. Wh...

  7. Oct 14

    750. UFO's and God with Derrick Warfel

    Send us Fan Mail UFO talk used to feel like background noise, but it’s getting louder, slicker, and more persuasive and that matters if you’re trying to lead your home with wisdom. We sit down with award-winning filmmaker and author Derrick Warfel to look at the UFO phenomenon through a Christian worldview and ask a harder question than “Is it real?”: what message is being preached through it, and who benefits if the church stays silent? Come see us at The Lion Within Us Conference at the West Chester Nazarene Church in West Chester, Ohio on November 7th. We'll also be at Grace Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee on December 5th. To find out more and to register for either events visit https://thelionwithin.us/events/  For Global Bible Month we created a new 30 day plan called The Overcomer! Spend 30 days with us as we confront 10 strategic areas the enemy uses to ambush believers. But we aren’t just playing defense. We are going to absolutely destroy those lies with the unshakeable truth of God’s Word and equip you with immediate, practical actions you can execute today to consistently fight back. Start The Overcomer here. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let’s go. 👉https://thelionwithin.us/ Try a Community Subscription Risk-Free for 30-Days. Men, if your ready to build lasting relationships, deepen your faith, and grow into the leaders God calls them to be, then this is for you. Step boldly into your calling—Lions seeking purpose, not house cats avoiding the challenge. 👉 https://den.thelionwithin.us/landing New Book: Unleashing The Lion Within The enemy is relentless—doing everything possible to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most in your life. It’s time to fight back. True transformation happens when intentionality meets obedience. Take notes, apply these truths, and extend grace to yourself. Real change takes time—but if you stay faithful, the impact will reach far beyond what you can see.  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWYQJMB Get Free Daily Inspiration With Our Bible App Devotionals Our devotionals dive deep into the pillars that define The Lion Within Us - health, wealth, and self. Wh...

  8. Oct 12

    749. 1 John 4:1 - Spiritual Kick Off

    Send us Fan Mail The internet is packed with loud headlines, viral theories, and “hidden knowledge” that promises clarity but often produces fear. We slow the whole thing down with 1 John 4:1 and a simple, biblical challenge: don’t believe every spirit, test the spirits. As Christian men, we are not called to be naive, and we are not called to be paranoid. We are called to be discerning. Come see us at The Lion Within Us Conference at the West Chester Nazarene Church in West Chester, Ohio on November 7th. We'll also be at Grace Community Church in Crossville, Tennessee on December 5th. To find out more and to register for either events visit https://thelionwithin.us/events/  For Global Bible Month we created a new 30 day plan called The Overcomer! Spend 30 days with us as we confront 10 strategic areas the enemy uses to ambush believers. But we aren’t just playing defense. We are going to absolutely destroy those lies with the unshakeable truth of God’s Word and equip you with immediate, practical actions you can execute today to consistently fight back. Start The Overcomer here. It’s time to stop sitting on the sidelines. Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let’s go. 👉https://thelionwithin.us/ Try a Community Subscription Risk-Free for 30-Days. Men, if your ready to build lasting relationships, deepen your faith, and grow into the leaders God calls them to be, then this is for you. Step boldly into your calling—Lions seeking purpose, not house cats avoiding the challenge. 👉 https://den.thelionwithin.us/landing New Book: Unleashing The Lion Within The enemy is relentless—doing everything possible to steal, kill, and destroy what matters most in your life. It’s time to fight back. True transformation happens when intentionality meets obedience. Take notes, apply these truths, and extend grace to yourself. Real change takes time—but if you stay faithful, the impact will reach far beyond what you can see.  👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLWYQJMB Get Free Daily Inspiration With Our Bible App Devotionals Our devotionals dive deep into the pillars that define The Lion Within Us - health, wealth, and self. Wh...

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Christian men are in a battle for their lives. Satan will do everything possible to destroy them. The Lion Within Us is a community that provides encouragement to become the leaders God intends us to be. Our main focus lies within three categories: Health (Mental/Physical), Wealth (Careers/Finances) and Self (Husbands/Fathers/Brothers in Christ). By sharpening these areas of our lives, we can find the strength needed to stand firm in our faith and unleash the Lion Within.

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