Building Better Men LifeBuilders

An unplanned episode - just a couple minutes of encouragement

Do you ever wonder why it sometimes feels like life is working against you? Ever had that niggling feeling that you're being punished for something you did (or didn't do)? Business slow? Family or relationship challenges? Finances tighter than ever? Brothers we know the struggle is real but don't dwell on the feeling. "This too will pass"


Helpful Scriptures

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Romans 8:28

2 Corinthians 4:17-18



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What do Will Smith, Frodo Baggins, Denzel Washington, Samwise Gamgen and King David have in common? Probably more than you think to be honest. This episode explores the topic of "brotherhood" and the benefits of "accountability".  There is research that suggests men who participate in one on one relationships or small groups mature [spiritually] faster than those who do not.  Regular smaller gatherings are where men can often discover things about themselves they may not have previously considered. Spiritual growth doesn't happen in isolation; it occurs in a community, and men need other men. 



Helpful Scriptures

Psalm 141:3-5

Proverbs 27:17

1 Samuel 25

2 Samuel 12

2 Samuel 19



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Back in the days before satnavs we used the trusty A-Z Roadmap
You could purchase an A-Z for a particular city and every single road in the city was indexed with a map reference
With some good map reading skills, you could find your way around in a new city without too much hassle - but you would always need to have the A-Z book to hand, to refresh your memory, double check your bearings and refer to it if you ended up taking a wrong turn.
The bible is much like the A-Z Roadmap - in its pages are indexed every road, street, and cul-de-sac that life may present us with - and by reading it we are guided out of calamities and into blessings.
So how can we develop a healthy habit of reading the Word? Helpful Scriptures
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Hebrews 4:12

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Prayer is a foundational discipline
We need to learn to build prayer into the daily routine of our lives.
Prayer - in it's simplest definition -  is talking with God
If you're new to the faith it can seem a bit unusual talking to someone you can't see - it's just weird.
That's because in every other situation, when you have a conversation, it's essentially a two-way street. Someone else is in front of you in -person, on a screen or over the phone
So, prayer doesn't exactly work the same way - but what may surprise you is that getting used to talking to someone you don;t see with your natural eyes is not the real challenge
In this episode we look at a simple but effective method of embedding prayer into your daily routine
Helpful Scriptures
Matthew 6:10
1 Peter 3:7
Psalm 32:3-5
1 John 1:9
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Romans 8:28
Matthew 7:11
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Those of you that remember the Terminator series will know that these cyborgs were 100% determined to fulfill whatever mission they were assigned - no ifs/no buts. As believers, God has also given each of us an assignment to complete and we are accountable to submitting to that calling. The reality is that oftentimes we are gripped by fear and doubt and sometimes even attempt to escape the assignment; effectively going AWOL. For the most part our fear latches on to the fact that we don't know "how" we are going to fulfill our calling

The world-renowned motivational speaker and life coach Tony Robbins calls this "the tyranny of how" - thankfully we have a God who knows the "how" of every situation - in fact our job is not neccessarily to know "how" but simply to willingly trust God and trust that he has a plan

We're reminded in Philippians 1:6 that we should be "confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (NKJV), in another translation is reads, "God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won’t stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns" (CEV)

Helpful Scriptures

Jonah (chapters 1-4)

Philippians 1:6

Romans 8:38-39

Joshua 1:9

Jeremiah 17:7

Psalm 27:3



You can find out more about Lifebuilders

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An extended interview with Glen Easy discussing his experience and his journey after his daughter, Chanel died suddenly in her sleep aged just 16yrs old.  Glen shares his fond memories of a beloved daughter and the events that led up to this tragedy.

He talks about how this event challenged his Christian faith, the questions he wrestled with and how in the darkest times of despair he battled thoughts of suicide.

It was a simple book given to him by a well-wisher that ultimately acted as the catalyst that helped Glen to begin to turn his life back around and move out from the shadows of self-pity that had almost consumed him.

Today Glen is able to live with a refreshed purpose, spurred on by the memory of Chanel and the charity work he does with the British Heart Foundation.

We are hopeful that Glen's story will go some way to helping/encouraging someone out there who may be dealing with a similar issue or feeling hopeless.

May his story act as proof that life can still  be fruitful after the death of a loved one, by the grace of God and the love and support of family and friends.



If you have been impacted by any of the issues covered in this interview please refer to the Bible scriptures below and the list of counsellors

*Helpful Scriptures*

Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” 

Philippians 2:20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. 

Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 18:14 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. 

Luke 18:15-17 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” 



*COUNSELLING SERVICES*

Jacqueline Pitt  - Transformation Counselling Services

transformationcounsellings@gmail.com

Cruse Bereavement Care

https://www.cruse.org.uk  Birmingham

Cruse Bereavement Care 0121 687 8010

Natalie Hall - Restoration Counselling

restorationcounselling@outlook.com

Shalom Counselling 

http://www.shalomctenterprise.com

07951 125 908

shalomctenterprise@outlook.com

Banners Gate Counselling

https://www.bgcounselling.co.uk

info@bgcounselling.co.uk

0121 354 6544

Carrs Lane Counselling Centre

https://www.carrslanecounselling.co.uk

0121 643 6363

counselling@carrslane.co.uk



You can find out more about Lifebuilders

Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk

Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk

Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk

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