The Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide Podcast

Tim Couet and Christian Lenty
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Tim Couet and Christian Lenty tackle the tough questions facing Christian men worldwide as they walk out their calling. Drawing on their years of men's ministry and real-life experience, they point men toward the truth of God's Word and specifically its application to men's lives. They aren't afraid to tackle any topic, so questions from the audience are encouraged and crucial to their podcast's vision. Helping men worldwide walk in the victory that God has for them is the heart of Tim and Christian!

  1. Sep 21

    Why Can’t I Fool Around If It Doesn’t Hurt Anyone? (Season 3 Finale)

    Send us a text with your questions or ideas for a future episode! In the Season 3 finale of Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide, Tim and Christian talk about the question, “Why can’t I fool around as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone?” They use 1 Corinthians 6:13 to argue that the body is made for the Lord, not sexual immorality.  Tim and Christian return to the discussion about free will versus “should I” and warn against “cafeteria Christianity.” They also describe hookup culture and apps as exploitative “sexual grocery shopping” that makes people out to be objects and undermines self-control.  They also stress repentance, God’s redemption, and practical steps like joining a church and men’s group to pursue purity and lasting reward, and conclude with a preview of Season 4 on men’s roles and responsibilities. Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:19 Series Theme and Free Will 01:03 Why Cant I Fool Around 02:01 Scripture and Bedroom Quote 03:45 Fulfillment and Marriage Design 07:10 Hookup Apps and Commodifying People 10:09 Culture Lies and Enemy Tactics 15:07 Porn Excuses and Needs Myth 19:51 Self Control and Redemption Hope 22:54 Repent Renounce Stay in Light 26:30 Bill Story and Church Community 30:30 Season Wrap and Season Four Tease Please remember to subscribe and share this Podcast with other Christian men. We are thankful to each of you.  The Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide Podcast is a collaboration between Prodigal Man Ministries and The MST Project. Find more information about these ministries at https://prodigalman.com/ and https://themstproject.com/.

  2. Sep 14

    Why Can’t I Look at Porn? Lust, Identity, and Freedom for Christian Men

    Send us a text with your questions or ideas for a future episode! In this episode of Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide, Tim and Christian discuss “Why can’t I look at porn?” using Psalm 101:3 and Job 31 to frame a call to refuse what is vile and to guard the eyes.  They define lust as a strong desire that can be good when directed toward one’s spouse but becomes sinful when aimed outside marriage.  The hosts argue porn fuels selfishness, harms relationships, distorts God’s design for sex, and contributes to destruction in the lives of performers and viewers, including shame and sexual dysfunction. They stress that cultural or legal acceptance does not determine righteousness but that God’s standard does.  They also compare porn use to voyeurism and heart-level adultery (Matthew 5:28).  At the end, they share testimonies of freedom through accountability, raising the goal from “quitting porn” to pursuing Christlike character and sexual integrity, and encourage men to seek help, stay in the light, and live as servants and protectors. Time Stamps:  00:00 Porn Topic Setup 01:35 Scripture and Lust 02:25 Good vs Sinful Desire 05:08 Comfort Idol Trap 10:08 Gods Standard Not Culture 12:02 Seeing the Victims 16:44 Evidence vs Behavior Change 18:34 Heart Motives and Selfishness 19:58 Porn’s Real Damage 20:50 Steal Kill Destroy 22:19 Hope and Resources 24:21 Porn as Voyeurism 29:46 Freedom and Identity 31:13 Frank Rich Testimony 34:59 Raise the Bar 38:26 Serve and Protect 39:30 Final Encouragements Please remember to subscribe and share this Podcast with other Christian men. We are thankful to each of you.  The Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide Podcast is a collaboration between Prodigal Man Ministries and The MST Project. Find more information about these ministries at https://prodigalman.com/ and https://themstproject.com/.

  3. Sep 7

    Why Cohabitation Isn’t God’s Best: Leaving, Cleaving, and Honoring Marriage (Matthew 19:3–6)

    Send us a text with your questions or ideas for a future episode! In this Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide episode, Tim and Christian discuss why living with a significant other before marriage is not God’s best. They talk about common reasons that most people give for making this choice and how the Bible addresses these reasons.  Using Matthew 19:3–6, they emphasize God’s design of “leaving and cleaving” in covenant marriage, not cohabitation, and argue cohabitation promotes selfishness and lack of commitment while marriage provides a moral framework and spiritual refinement.  Tim also cites current scientific studies that suggest that marital success increases when couples wait to cohabit until marriage.  Overall, men and women can benefit from listening to this episode, especially if they are considering cohabitation or helping others who are considering it yet want to experience God's best for their lives and marriages.  TIME STAMPS:  00:00 Welcome And Topic Setup 00:33 Why People Cohabitate 01:48 International Perspective And Excuses 02:44 Jesus Reaffirms Marriage 06:28 Roommates Versus Covenant 09:21 Blessing Of Waiting Plus Research 12:30 Bad Standards And Bible Principles 17:10 Men Lead And Simple Weddings 21:10 Bob Testimony Obedience Example 25:15 Bill Story And Practical Steps 27:47 Final Encouragement And Outro Please remember to subscribe and share this Podcast with other Christian men. We are thankful to each of you.  The Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide Podcast is a collaboration between Prodigal Man Ministries and The MST Project. Find more information about these ministries at https://prodigalman.com/ and https://themstproject.com/.

  4. Aug 31

    Why Can’t I Have Sex as a Single Person? God’s Design for Purity, Marriage, and Obedience

    Send us a text with your questions or ideas for a future episode! In this episode, Tim and Christian discuss why Christians should not have sex outside marriage, reframing the question from “why can’t I” to “should I” based on God’s Word.  They explain biblical commands and principles about avoiding sexual immorality, using 1 Corinthians 6:13 to emphasize that bodies are made for the Lord, not immorality, and add historical Jewish marriage context to show sex as covenant consummation.  They address modern pressures, encouraging men to pursue obedience and stewardship of the body rather than merely “resisting temptation,” citing David and Samson as warnings about consequences.  They stress identity (serving and protecting), self-control as fruit of the Spirit, and that purity is possible through Christ.  The stories of “Bob” and “Bill” illustrate the physical, emotional, and spiritual costs of immorality and God’s power to restore through repentance, Scripture, accountability, and community. Time Stamps: 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:38 Series Topic Intro 01:50 Bible Commands and Principles 02:52 Corinthians Context 04:50 Marriage Covenant Meaning 07:25 Sex Purpose and Obedience 10:21 Battle and Temptation 12:48 Obedience Over Resisting 15:10 Consequences and Biology 19:18 Lordship and Self Control 22:24 Identity as Protector 25:54 Bob Story Consequences 29:52 Bill Story Restoration 33:59 Resources and Closing Please remember to subscribe and share this Podcast with other Christian men. We are thankful to each of you.  The Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide Podcast is a collaboration between Prodigal Man Ministries and The MST Project. Find more information about these ministries at https://prodigalman.com/ and https://themstproject.com/.

  5. Aug 24

    Why Can’t I Be the Cool Christian? Choosing Faithfulness Over Blending In

    Send us a text with your questions or ideas for a future episode! Tim and Christian open episode four of season three of Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide (the “Why Can’t I?” series) to address why Christians can’t live with “one foot in the world and one foot with Jesus” while still expecting a deep relationship with Him.  Basing their conversation in John 15:18–19, they explain that following Christ makes believers counter-cultural and often disliked, but the goal is faithfulness, not being seen as cool.  They also discuss the desire for acceptance, the conviction of the Holy Spirit, and how God’s standards lead to a better reward and peace. Tim shares a street-ministry story where he refused to enter a strip club to seem relevant, and Christian shares an example of a man setting a boundary to quit drinking for his marriage, witness, and well-being, emphasizing that standing firm doesn’t require being rude. 00:00 Welcome and Series Setup 00:31 Why Be the Cool Christian 02:50 Conviction and Standing Out 04:06 Acceptance vs Faithfulness 09:07 The World Will Hate You 11:28 Losing Friends and Loyalty 14:40 Persecution and Billy Graham 18:26 Relational Confidence and Peace 20:53 Strip Club Boundary Story 24:57 Bill Quits Drinking Testimony 27:41 Final Takeaways and Sign Off Please remember to subscribe and share this Podcast with other Christian men. We are thankful to each of you.  The Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide Podcast is a collaboration between Prodigal Man Ministries and The MST Project. Find more information about these ministries at https://prodigalman.com/ and https://themstproject.com/.

  6. Aug 17

    Why Can’t I Love God and Still Live My Own Life? From Permission to Submission

    Send us a text with your questions or ideas for a future episode! In this episode of Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide, Christian and Tim discuss the question, “Why can’t I just love God and still live my own life?” focusing on the tension many new believers feel trying to keep one foot in the world while following Jesus.  They explain that the Holy Spirit brings conviction, making sin feel wrong and less satisfying, and they challenge men to shift from asking “Why can’t I?” (permission) to “Should I?” (wisdom and honor toward God).  Using Scripture, they emphasize obedience and submission as a response to Christ’s sacrifice, not weakness or joylessness. Tim shares a mentoring story of “Bill,” whose full commitment brought peace and life improvements, while Christian shares “Bob,” who resisted change, highlighting that each person must choose whom they will submit to. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:20 The One Foot Problem 01:34 Conviction Kicks In 02:06 Why Cant I vs Should I 03:39 If You Love Me Obey 05:09 Bought With a Price 07:25 Submission Brings Peace 10:56 Stop Drop and Pray 11:19 Submission Myths Debunked 16:17 Bill Story Peace Reward 19:24 Bob Story No Regrets 21:58 Mentoring Reality and Wrap Please remember to subscribe and share this Podcast with other Christian men. We are thankful to each of you.  The Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide Podcast is a collaboration between Prodigal Man Ministries and The MST Project. Find more information about these ministries at https://prodigalman.com/ and https://themstproject.com/.

  7. Aug 10

    Why Can’t I Live My Own Truth? Objective Truth, Jesus, and the Better Way

    Send us a text with your questions or ideas for a future episode! Tim and Christian launch the “Why Can’t I” series by addressing “Why can’t I live my own truth?”  They argue that truth is objective, not personal, and that “living your own truth” is really living your own way, which often leads to emptiness, unresolved guilt, and chaos.  Using John 17:17 and Jesus’ claim to be “the truth,” they say God’s Word sanctifies, brings order and stability to life and society, and “works” across relationships, character, and purpose.  They also discuss doubts created by hypocrisy and church hurt, warning against false teachers while insisting Jesus should not be judged by imperfect followers. They emphasize creation and moral conscience as signs of a Creator, encourage apologetics and personal investigation, and close by calling listeners to follow Jesus as the only way to God. Time Stamps:  00:00 Series Kickoff Question 02:38 Gods Word Defines Truth 02:59 Why Biblical Truth Works 05:59 Hypocrisy And Doubt 07:16 Owning Sin And Freedom 09:58 Seeking Creator And Morals 14:14 Truth Versus Opinion 15:41 Creation Points To God 17:25 Does Your Way Work 17:53 Truth Brings Order 18:56 Living Your Own Values 20:11 Genesis and Chaos 20:58 Church Hurt and Wolves 23:41 Truth Cannot Redefine 25:34 Bible Reliability Case 26:50 Bill Story Apologetics 29:07 Bob Story Jesus Is Truth 31:46 Final Challenge and Wrap Please remember to subscribe and share this Podcast with other Christian men. We are thankful to each of you.  The Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide Podcast is a collaboration between Prodigal Man Ministries and The MST Project. Find more information about these ministries at https://prodigalman.com/ and https://themstproject.com/.

  8. Aug 3

    Why Mentorship Matters for You

    Send us a text with your questions or ideas for a future episode! Many men lack father-figure mentors, and this podcast is meant to supplement—not replace—an in-person mentor or the local church. Join Christian Lenty and Tim Couet as they describe relationship-driven discipleship focused on truth from God’s Word, and outline mentoring through three relationships: with God, with a group of Christian men, and with an individual mentor. This podcast meets men where they are in issues like marriage, parenting, hearing the Holy Spirit, finances, and spiritual growth.  If you'd like mentorship, reach out to us at hello@themstproject.com.  TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Season Three Relaunch 00:15 Why The New Name 02:33 Podcast Growth And Purpose 03:16 Mentorship Not A Replacement 04:02 Christian Mentoring Style 06:55 Tim Mentoring Framework 09:55 Stories And How To Reach Us 13:25 Finding The Right Mentor 16:14 Bill Hearing The Spirit 20:26 Bob Freedom From Porn 23:31 Wrap Up And Next Steps Please remember to subscribe and share this Podcast with other Christian men. We are thankful to each of you.  The Mentoring Christian Men Worldwide Podcast is a collaboration between Prodigal Man Ministries and The MST Project. Find more information about these ministries at https://prodigalman.com/ and https://themstproject.com/.

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Tim Couet and Christian Lenty tackle the tough questions facing Christian men worldwide as they walk out their calling. Drawing on their years of men's ministry and real-life experience, they point men toward the truth of God's Word and specifically its application to men's lives. They aren't afraid to tackle any topic, so questions from the audience are encouraged and crucial to their podcast's vision. Helping men worldwide walk in the victory that God has for them is the heart of Tim and Christian!

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