AI in the church

The Lie of Lack

Do you ever feel like there's never enough? Not enough money. Not enough time. Not enough security. Not enough certainty. You thought it was simply an emotion. It's not though. It's a worldview. In this episode of The Forged Man Podcast, we explore how a mindset of lack quietly fuels fear, anxiety, greed, and striving, while faith in God's provision leads to peace, confidence, and freedom. Drawing from Scripture and the insights of Jamie Winship, we examine the contrast between living from scarcity versus living from connection with God. If fear is rooted in believing you don't have enough, then faith begins by trusting the One who has always been enough. In this episode you'll discover: * Why scarcity is more than a financial issue * How fear grows out of a mindset of lack * What Scripture teaches about God's provision * Why faith requires action—not passivity * How trusting God changes the way you work, lead, and live The question isn't whether you'll live by faith or fear. The question is which story you'll believe. Subscribe to The Forged Man Podcast for weekly conversations on biblical manhood, identity, leadership, faith, and living with intentional purpose.

When God Interrupts Your Plans

You wake up with a plan for your day. A list to accomplish. Work to finish. Bills to pay. Responsibilities to meet. Then God puts someone in your path who needs your time. What do you do? In this episode of The Forged Man Podcast, I share a day where nearly every plan I had was interrupted by unexpected conversations and opportunities for ministry. At first, I struggled with the tension of losing a productive workday. But by the end, I realized God was asking a much bigger question: Will you trust Me to provide if you stop to serve? Using the Parable of the Good Samaritan and Christ's command to "seek first the Kingdom of God," we explore what it looks like to prioritize people over productivity and trust God with the results. In this episode you'll discover: * Why ministry often comes disguised as an interruption * The tension between responsibility and availability * What the Good Samaritan teaches about our daily priorities * How fear of financial provision can keep us from obedience * Why seeking God's Kingdom first requires genuine faith Sometimes the most important thing you'll accomplish today isn't on your calendar. It's the person God places in your path. Subscribe to The Forged Man Podcast for weekly conversations on biblical manhood, faith, leadership, discipleship, and living with intentional purpose.

You Don't Have To Do It All

One of the hardest words for a man to say is "enough." Enough ministry. Enough work. Enough striving. Enough trying to carry everything on your shoulders. In this episode of The Forged Man Podcast, I share why I recently stepped away from some commitments—and how one unexpected conversation reminded me that sometimes the most impactful lessons are the ones we never intended to teach. We talk about the danger of believing your ministry, business, or calling depends entirely on you, the importance of protecting your marriage and family, and why God often calls us to steward our lives—not simply maximize our productivity. We'll explore: * Why ministry and business can quietly consume your life * The difference between healthy sacrifice and unhealthy ambition * Why your identity shouldn't be tied to your position or reputation * Learning to recognize when a season has come to an end * Why it's okay to step back, rest, and trust God with what you've built Sometimes faith means pushing forward. Sometimes faith means letting go. If you've been carrying more than God has asked you to carry, this episode is for you. Subscribe to The Forged Man Podcast for weekly conversations on biblical manhood, leadership, faith, and living with purpose. www.theforged.org

The Empty Boat Parable | Why You Take Things Personally

What if the greatest source of your frustration isn't what people do—but the story you tell yourself about why they did it? In this episode of The Forged Man Podcast, we explore the ancient Taoist parable of the Empty Boat and discover how it aligns with powerful biblical principles of forgiveness, humility, identity, and peace. Most of us instinctively assign motives to the people who offend us. We assume they meant to hurt us, disrespect us, or overlook us. But what if they're simply drifting through struggles you'll never see? More importantly, what if your reaction reveals something about your own heart? In this episode we discuss: * The Empty Boat Parable * Why we assume motives we cannot know * The relationship between pride and offense * How Christ modeled unshakable peace * Finding your identity in God instead of other people's opinions * Learning to forgive before resentment takes root If you've ever found yourself replaying conversations, holding onto offenses, or struggling to let things go, this conversation offers a practical and deeply biblical perspective on protecting your peace. Subscribe to The Forged Man Podcast for weekly conversations on biblical manhood, leadership, faith, wisdom, and spiritual growth. www.theforged.org [http://www.theforged.org]

The Truth About Kindness

The fruits of the Spirit include things like joy, peace, patience, and kindness. Do we actually believe that these things should radiate out from us? More importantly, do we believe that God has these attributes?