4D AGO

Targeted Again: Fatherhood, Legacy, and the Battle for the Next Generation

In this powerful Battle Plan episode of The Making of a Man, we confront one of the most misunderstood and heavy realities facing men today: the spiritual weight placed on fathers—and what it really means when things don’t turn out the way we hoped. Many fathers carry silent shame, believing that if a child falls away, the failure must belong to them. But Scripture tells a deeper, truer story. Fatherhood was never about perfection—it has always been about presence, repentance, and faithful return to God. In this episode, we expose why the enemy relentlessly targets fatherhood, how generational cycles of brokenness operate, and why a father’s obedience is never wasted—even when outcomes are delayed or unseen. We redefine biblical fatherhood, release men from false condemnation, and equip them with a practical counterattack: guarding the heart, speaking identity, healing father wounds, bringing the battle into the light, and choosing engagement over escape. This episode is not about blame. It’s about courage. Not about getting it all right—but about standing where you are and leading forward. If you’re a father who feels behind… tired… or tempted to quit—this message is for you. The battle is not over. You are not disqualified. And what God restores in you today becomes protection for your children tomorrow. You are not fighting for victory. You are fighting from the victory of Jesus. Key Themes: Biblical fatherhood vs. cultural pressurePresence over perfectionGenerational cycles and spiritual warfareRepentance as leadershipFighting for your children without carrying false guilt Until next time—keep training. Keep growing. And keep becoming the man God made you to be. This is our battle plan. This is our calling. This is The Making of a Man. Send a text

25 min

FEB 16

When the Enemy Can’t Stop the Man, He Attacks the Marriage

In this episode of The Making of a Man, we confront a hard but necessary truth: when the enemy can’t stop the man, he goes after the marriage and the family. Not because they’re weak—but because they matter. Marriage is covenant. Family is legacy. And unity multiplies spiritual impact. We explore why marriage is a primary spiritual target, how division, isolation, distraction, and distortion subtly erode unity, and how past failures—especially divorce—can be weaponized to cloud judgment and undermine leadership in the home. Through Scripture, lived experience, and honest reflection, this episode calls men back to humble, courageous leadership—not control or perfection, but presence, repentance, and truth. We talk about what biblical leadership really looks like in marriage (Ephesians 5), how honesty can either fracture or fortify a relationship, and why what’s under pressure today may be what God is preparing for restoration tomorrow. This episode includes: Why marriage is a spiritual battlefield—not just an emotional oneCommon strategies the enemy uses to attack unityA personal testimony on distortion, silence, and redemptionA guided reflection moment for men carrying shame, pressure, or divorce historyA clear battle plan to defend your marriage, your home, and your legacy The enemy attacks marriage because it matters. He attacks family because legacy is being formed. And he attacks your home because God plans to use it for restoration and freedom. If you feel pressure in your marriage or family, this episode will help you understand why—and how to fight forward with clarity, humility, and hope. Send a text

37 min

FEB 9

Targeted: How the Enemy Tries to Stop a Man’s Calling

In this episode of The Making of a Man, we confront a reality every man of God must understand: once the enemy can’t steal your identity, he goes after your calling. When a man begins to stand firm in who God says he is, the battle doesn’t stop—it shifts. Fear, distraction, shame, and resistance often intensify right when obedience matters most. That’s not coincidence. “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). In this episode, we unpack: What biblical calling really means for men—beyond jobs or titles (Ephesians 2:10)Why the devil attacks a man’s calling and the ripple effect it has on families and generationsHow fear, busyness, shame, and isolation are used to delay obedienceWhy delayed obedience doesn’t cancel your calling—but it does delay the fruit (Jonah 1–3)How men fight back by standing on identity, walking in faith, and taking the next right step—even after failure (Proverbs 24:16)This episode is for men who feel pressure around their role as a husband, father, or leader—and are ready to stop retreating and start walking in what God has assigned. God doesn’t call perfect men. He calls willing men. “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you” (James 4:7). And what God appoints, the enemy always tries to attack. Send a text

33 min

FEB 2

Righteous, Not Perfect: What the Bible Really Says About Falling and Getting Back Up

In this episode of The Making of a Man, we confront a common lie many Christian men believe: that failure disqualifies you from being a man of God. If you’ve ever struggled with shame, doubt, or the feeling that you’re not “good enough” to follow Jesus, this conversation is for you. Using Proverbs 24:16, Psalm 51, and the life of King David, we explore what the Bible actually means by righteousness. A righteous man is not a perfect man—but a man who returns to God when he falls. This episode addresses the battle between shame and grace, and how the enemy uses condemnation to keep men isolated, silent, and stuck. In this episode, you’ll learn: What Scripture means when it says “the righteous fall seven times and rise again”The difference between falling into sin and walking away from GodHow to recognize condemnation versus convictionWhy returning to Christ is the mark of a man after God’s own heartHow Christian men can stand back up, reclaim their identity in Christ, and re-enter the fight If you’re looking for biblical teaching on failure, repentance, perseverance, and identity in Christ, this episode will help you stop striving for perfection and start living as the righteous man God designed you to be. This is not about getting it right every time. It’s about knowing where to go when you don’t. Send a text

26 min

JAN 26

Guard Your Identity

In this powerful episode of The Making of a Man, we step into the Battle Plan Series to tackle one of the most critical challenges every man faces: guarding his identity in a world at war for his soul. Most men don’t lose their lives in a single dramatic failure — they lose them in the quiet, exhausting middle. Between calling and fulfillment. Between breakthrough and burnout. And when you start walking in God’s design for your life, the attacks often intensify. Why? Because what God establishes, the enemy will always try to attack. In this episode, we explore: How the enemy targets your mind and your past to distort your identity.Practical steps to guard your identity: naming lies, replacing them with God’s truth, and bringing them into the light.How guarding your identity impacts your marriage, fatherhood, leadership, and personal calling.Real-life examples of how the enemy attacks, and how God restores perspective, freedom, and strength. Through Scripture, personal testimony, and actionable guidance, you’ll learn to stop being a target and start becoming a threat — a man who leads, loves, and lives courageously in alignment with God’s design. Scripture Anchors: John 10:10 | Ephesians 6:12 | Philippians 3:14 Key Takeaways: Your thoughts and past are battlegrounds, not just memories or feelings.Lies only have power if you believe them; truth spoken and declared breaks the enemy’s hold.Guarding your identity is essential to protecting your marriage, your family, and your purpose. This episode is for every man ready to stop drifting, reclaim his identity in Christ, and lead with clarity, courage, and conviction. Listen, act, and guard your identity — because the enemy hates it when a man aligns with God’s design. Send a text

38 min

JAN 19

Stay on Mission

Longevity. Faithfulness. Finishing Strong. Most men don’t lose their faith, their marriages, or their purpose in one dramatic moment. They lose it in the long, quiet middle — the exhausting grind between victories. In this powerful episode of The Making of a Man, Mike Judd takes you into the heart of what it really means to stay faithful when life gets hard, prayers feel unanswered, and old temptations try to pull you off course. Drawing from Philippians 3:14, this episode explores why spiritual drift is more dangerous than outright failure, how discouragement and distraction quietly wear men down, and what it takes to keep pressing forward when you’re tired, wounded, and tempted to quit. Mike also shares a deeply personal story from his life — from the lonely years following his 2015 divorce to a quiet awakening in Traverse City in 2020 that reminded him the only way forward was with Christ — along with real, present-day moments of choosing connection over escape in his marriage. You’ll learn: Why most men don’t quit — they driftHow distraction, discouragement, and disconnection steal your missionWhat it really means to “press on” when you’re exhaustedHow to stay spiritually present as a husband, father, and leaderAnd how to finish strong instead of fading out This episode closes with The Warrior’s Creed — a powerful declaration for men who are determined to stay on mission in their faith, their families, and their calling. If you’ve been feeling tired, numb, or tempted to quietly give up, this episode is your reminder: You were not called to fade. You were called to finish. Listen now and take your place back on the front lines of the life God designed you to live. Send a text

24 min

JAN 12

Live From Victory, Not For It

Most men aren’t losing because they lack discipline — they’re exhausted because they’ve forgotten who they are. In this episode of The Making of a Man, we confront one of the most misunderstood truths in the Christian life: victory in Christ is not something you earn — it’s a position you live from. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 15:57, this episode exposes how identity confusion leads to striving, shame, fear, and burnout — and how the enemy’s primary strategy isn’t defeat, but deception. When a man forgets his identity in Christ, he starts fighting battles that were already won. Through personal story, biblical truth, and a powerful Lie/Truth Declaration Exercise, this episode helps men: Understand why victory can still feel exhaustingRecognize how the enemy attacks identity, not strengthLearn why resistance often increases as you draw closer to GodBreak free from striving and learn to rest in sonshipDeclare truth over lies rooted in shame, fear, and past failureStep into marriage, leadership, and daily life from a secure identity in Christ This episode is not about trying harder — it’s about remembering who you are. Because when a man knows his identity: Fear loses its gripShame loses its voiceTemptation loses its leverageYou don’t fight for victory. You fight from it. Scripture Focus 1 Corinthians 15:57Romans 8:1Colossians 2:15Ephesians 2:6Weekly Challenge Declare one “I am in Christ” Scripture aloud each morning this week — and begin living from the victory Jesus has already secured. Send a text

30 min

JAN 5

Protect What Matters Most

What if the greatest threat to your marriage, your family, and your spiritual life isn’t a dramatic failure—but a lack of intentional protection? In this episode of The Making of a Man podcast, we challenge men to step into their God-given role as protectors of the heart, marriage, and home. Rooted in Proverbs 4:23, this episode exposes why passivity, distraction, and prayerlessness quietly erode a man’s leadership—and how intentional prayer and spiritual boundaries restore strength. Men often believe that working hard and having good intentions is enough. But Scripture calls men to guard their hearts, lead their marriages with purpose, and stand watch in prayer. This episode reframes prayer as spiritual vigilance—not weakness—and calls men to become spiritual gatekeepers for what God has entrusted to them. You’ll hear honest reflections on progress over perfection, how failure doesn’t disqualify a man, and why daily spiritual disciplines build resilient, Christ-centered leadership. A practical Training Log is included to help men apply biblical masculinity in real life—starting now. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why guarding your heart is essential to strong Christian leadershipHow men unintentionally leave marriages and families exposedWhat it means to lead with both strength and tendernessHow prayer transforms a man from passive to spiritually vigilantWhy God calls men to progress, not perfectionThis episode is for men who want to grow spiritually, lead courageously, and protect what matters most—on purpose. Scripture Focus: Proverbs 4:23 Send a text

35 min

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Episodes

Targeted Again: Fatherhood, Legacy, and the Battle for the Next Generation

When the Enemy Can’t Stop the Man, He Attacks the Marriage

Targeted: How the Enemy Tries to Stop a Man’s Calling

Righteous, Not Perfect: What the Bible Really Says About Falling and Getting Back Up

Guard Your Identity

Stay on Mission

Live From Victory, Not For It

Protect What Matters Most

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