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Ep 20 | Your Faith vs. Your Reality: Bridging the Gap

What does it actually mean to be “the salt of the earth”? In Matthew 5:13, Jesus tells His followers that they are the salt of the earth—but what does that look like in real life? In this episode of Monday Morning Men, Josh and Thomas unpack the biblical picture of salt and what it means for Christian men to live it out. Salt purifies, enhances, preserves—and creates thirst. The conversation gets practical about standing for truth, building people up, protecting relationships, discipling others, and refusing to let culture quietly shape our homes and lives. The challenge isn't simply to believe the truth. It's to actually become the kind of men who bring the presence, truth, love, and character of Christ into the places God has put us. And sometimes that means being uncomfortable. Are you actually being the salt of the earth—or have you lost your saltiness? If this episode challenges you, share it with another guy and talk through it together. Don't try to walk this out alone. #MondayMorningMen #ChristianMen #Matthew5 #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalManhood #Discipleship #ChristianLiving #Faith #Jesus #BiblicalLeadership #ChristianCommunity #SpiritualGrowth #Bible There’s more access to Bible teaching today than ever before. But knowing the truth and living it out are two different things. Monday Morning Men is a practical Bible study podcast designed to help men move beyond information and into application. Each episode is simple: A short teaching, followed by one important question: How do I apply this on Monday?

Aug 3

Ep 19 | Patience Isn't Waiting... It's Surrender

Patience isn't about waiting longer... it's about trusting God more. In Episode 19 of the Monday Morning Men Podcast, Thomas and Josh unpack one of the hardest spiritual disciplines for men: patience. Most men don't struggle with laziness—they struggle with control. We want answers now. We want results now. We want our prayers answered on our timeline. But what if God's delays aren't punishments... they're preparation? Using Romans 5, James 1, Psalms, Lamentations, and practical everyday examples, Corey and Thomas explain how suffering produces perseverance, why interruptions reveal our true character, and how learning to surrender control leads to genuine spiritual maturity. If you've ever been frustrated with unanswered prayers, delayed dreams, unexpected setbacks, or seasons where God feels silent, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. In this episode you'll learn: - Why patience is one of the hardest fruits of the Spirit - The connection between suffering and perseverance - How control reveals impatience - Why interruptions may actually be God's discipleship - How comparison steals contentment - Why waiting on God is an act of trust - Practical ways to grow in patience this week God's timing is never late. Sometimes He's doing more in you than He is around you. Connect with us: 📧 info@mondaymorningmen.com If this episode encouraged you, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and share it with another man who needs this message. There’s more access to Bible teaching today than ever before. But knowing the truth and living it out are two different things. Monday Morning Men is a practical Bible study podcast designed to help men move beyond information and into application. Each episode is simple: A short teaching, followed by one important question: How do I apply this on Monday?

Jul 27

Ep 18 | Suffering: The Conversation We Need to Have

Why do we avoid suffering? Why does discomfort feel like something we have to escape? And what if the very things we try to run from are the things God uses to grow us? In this episode, Thomas and Josh dive into the purpose of suffering and why learning to embrace hardship can transform our faith, character, and relationship with God. Our culture is built around comfort, convenience, and avoiding pain at all costs. But Scripture presents a different perspective — that trials can produce perseverance, strengthen our dependence on God, reveal what truly matters, and shape us into the people He created us to become. In this conversation, we discuss: - Why our culture struggles with discomfort and suffering - How chasing comfort can become a barrier to spiritual growth - The difference between avoiding hardship and allowing God to work through it - Why Scripture teaches that suffering can produce perseverance and hope - How trials reveal what we truly depend on - Why suffering often exposes the things we value most - How God uses difficult seasons to refine our character - The importance of community and accountability during hardship - How to respond when life becomes uncomfortable Your comfort is not the goal. Your growth is. If this episode encouraged you, share it with another man who needs to hear this message. 📩 Questions or topic suggestions: info@mondaymorningmen.com There’s more access to Bible teaching today than ever before. But knowing the truth and living it out are two different things. Monday Morning Men is a practical Bible study podcast designed to help men move beyond information and into application. Each episode is simple: A short teaching, followed by one important question: How do I apply this on Monday?

Jul 20

Ep 17 | The Hard Truth About Your Calendar

Everyone says family comes first. Everyone says God is their top priority. But if someone looked at your calendar... would they believe you? In this episode, we unpack one of the biggest reasons so many men live with anxiety, frustration, and a constant lack of peace—not because life is too busy, but because our priorities are out of order. Building on last week's conversation about biblical peace, we look at what Scripture says should actually come first and why your calendar may reveal more about your heart than your words ever could. If you're tired of feeling busy but spiritually stagnant, this episode will challenge you to rethink what you're building your life around. In this episode: - Why peace begins with obedience - The danger of living for "your best life now" - The Mason Jar illustration—and what it reveals - Why your calendar exposes your true priorities - The difference between cultural success and biblical faithfulness - Practical ways to realign your family around God's priorities If this episode challenged you, share it with another man who's trying to build a life that actually matters. 📩 Questions or topic suggestions? info@mondaymorningmen.com #MondayMorningMen #ChristianMen #BiblicalManhood #Faith #Discipleship #ChristianPodcast #Priorities #Purpose #Leadership #FamilyLeadership #KingdomFirst There’s more access to Bible teaching today than ever before. But knowing the truth and living it out are two different things. Monday Morning Men is a practical Bible study podcast designed to help men move beyond information and into application. Each episode is simple: A short teaching, followed by one important question: How do I apply this on Monday?

Jul 13

Ep 016 | Duty or Delight? The Tension Every Christian Man Must Learn to Live In | Ft. Nathan Smith

Every Christian man eventually runs into the same question: Do I follow God because I have to... or because I want to? In this episode, Josh and Thomas are joined by longtime pastor and friend Nathan Smith for the first-ever Monday Morning Men guest interview. Nathan unpacks the tension between discipline and delight—why spiritual growth requires both, and why leaning too heavily toward either one can leave you burned out, discouraged, or spiritually stagnant. Whether your walk with God feels like a grind or you've been waiting until you "feel close" to Him before pursuing Him, this conversation offers practical encouragement and biblical wisdom you can apply immediately. In this episode: - Why discipline alone eventually runs dry - Why chasing feelings isn't enough - The healthy tension every Christian should embrace - How to avoid spiritual burnout - Practical ways to deepen your quiet time - The power of sharing what God is teaching you - How accountability strengthens your walk with Christ If this episode encouraged you, share it with another man who needs it. Subscribe for weekly conversations helping men follow Jesus faithfully at home, at work, and everywhere in between. #MondayMorningMen #ChristianMen #Faith #SpiritualGrowth #Discipline #DevotionalLife #BibleStudy #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalManhood #Jesus #Accountability #NathanSmith There’s more access to Bible teaching today than ever before. But knowing the truth and living it out are two different things. Monday Morning Men is a practical Bible study podcast designed to help men move beyond information and into application. Each episode is simple: A short teaching, followed by one important question: How do I apply this on Monday?

Jul 6

Ep 015 | Why You're Still Restless (Even When Life Looks Good)

Why do so many men feel restless—even when life looks successful? In this episode of Monday Morning Men, we dig beneath the surface of anxiety, burnout, distraction, and constant dissatisfaction to uncover the real issue: a lack of peace with God. This isn't another conversation about productivity hacks, digital detoxes, or better routines. Those things can help, but they don't fix the root problem. Jesus didn't come to simply make life less stressful—He came to restore fellowship with the Father. We unpack the biblical meaning of peace, why so many men feel spiritually restless, and the first practical steps toward walking in true peace through obedience and relationship with Christ. If you've been feeling burned out, constantly distracted, or like something is missing even though life looks "good" on paper, this episode is for you. In this episode we discuss: - Why modern men are more anxious than ever - The difference between treating symptoms and addressing the root - The biblical meaning of peace (shalom) - Why fellowship with God is the source of real peace - How hidden sin destroys peace - Practical steps to begin walking in obedience and freedom If this episode encourages you, consider sharing it with another man who needs it. 📩 Questions or topic suggestions? info@mondaymorningmen.com #MondayMorningMen #ChristianMen #BiblicalMasculinity #Faith #Jesus #Peace #Anxiety #ChristianPodcast #Discipleship #BibleStudy #SpiritualGrowth #MenOfGod #ChristianLeadership #Fellowship #Obedience There’s more access to Bible teaching today than ever before. But knowing the truth and living it out are two different things. Monday Morning Men is a practical Bible study podcast designed to help men move beyond information and into application. Each episode is simple: A short teaching, followed by one important question: How do I apply this on Monday?

Jun 29

Ep 014 | Gentleness Isn’t Weakness — It’s Power Under Control (What Jesus Actually Meant)

In this episode of the Monday Morning Men Podcast, we break down one of the most misunderstood fruits of the Spirit: gentleness. Most men hear “gentle” and think soft, passive, or weak—but Scripture paints a very different picture. Drawing from Galatians 5, Matthew 11:29, and practical wisdom from everyday life, this episode reframes gentleness as strength under control. Through real stories about parenting, marriage conflict, and emotional reactions in the moment, the guys unpack what it actually looks like to crucify the flesh and respond like Jesus when pressure hits. You’ll walk away with practical tools for: - Handling conflict without becoming argumentative - Leading your home without harshness - Pausing before reacting in anger - Parenting without provoking frustration - Resetting your spirit when emotions spike This one hits home—because every man will get tested on it this week. #MondayMorningMen #ChristianPodcast #MensDevotional #FaithAndFamily #BiblicalManhood #FruitOfTheSpirit #Gentleness #ChristianMen #SpiritualGrowth #JesusStyleLeadership #SelfControl #Discipleship There’s more access to Bible teaching today than ever before. But knowing the truth and living it out are two different things. Monday Morning Men is a practical Bible study podcast designed to help men move beyond information and into application. Each episode is simple: A short teaching, followed by one important question: How do I apply this on Monday?

Jun 22

Ep 013 | Don't Grow Weary: How to Keep Going When You're Burnt Out

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things, but seeing little to no results? In this episode of Monday Morning Men, we dive into Galatians 6 and discuss what it means to persevere when you're tired, discouraged, and tempted to quit. Whether it's your walk with Christ, your marriage, parenting, work, fitness, or personal growth, faithfulness often feels invisible before it becomes fruitful. We talk about: - Why spiritual growth feels slow - The danger of burnout and discouragement - Trusting God with the results - Why obedience matters more than immediate outcomes - The power of community and discipleship - How to keep moving forward when you feel stuck If you're tired, frustrated, or wondering whether your efforts matter, this conversation is for you. 📧 Questions or topic suggestions? info@mondaymorningmen.com There’s more access to Bible teaching today than ever before. But knowing the truth and living it out are two different things. Monday Morning Men is a practical Bible study podcast designed to help men move beyond information and into application. Each episode is simple: A short teaching, followed by one important question: How do I apply this on Monday?

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Ep 20 | Your Faith vs. Your Reality: Bridging the Gap

Ep 19 | Patience Isn't Waiting... It's Surrender

Ep 18 | Suffering: The Conversation We Need to Have

Ep 17 | The Hard Truth About Your Calendar

Ep 016 | Duty or Delight? The Tension Every Christian Man Must Learn to Live In | Ft. Nathan Smith

Ep 015 | Why You're Still Restless (Even When Life Looks Good)

Ep 014 | Gentleness Isn’t Weakness — It’s Power Under Control (What Jesus Actually Meant)

Ep 013 | Don't Grow Weary: How to Keep Going When You're Burnt Out

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Ep 20 | Your Faith vs. Your Reality: Bridging the Gap

Ep 19 | Patience Isn't Waiting... It's Surrender

Ep 18 | Suffering: The Conversation We Need to Have

Ep 17 | The Hard Truth About Your Calendar

Ep 016 | Duty or Delight? The Tension Every Christian Man Must Learn to Live In | Ft. Nathan Smith

Ep 015 | Why You're Still Restless (Even When Life Looks Good)

Ep 014 | Gentleness Isn’t Weakness — It’s Power Under Control (What Jesus Actually Meant)

Ep 013 | Don't Grow Weary: How to Keep Going When You're Burnt Out

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