The Men's Podcast

Dating pt. 2

Welcome back to the podcast, men! -- The PursueGOD Men's podcast helps guys apply God's Word to their lives to become full circle followers of Jesus. Join us for a new men's episode every other Thursday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/men [https://pursuegod.org/men]. Learn more about "full circle" Christianity through our 12-week Pursuit series [https://www.pursuegod.org/pursuit-men/]. Click here [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1ea2a49f-896b-4cb6-aa16-e50c201c6c40] to learn more about how to use these resources with men and boys at church. Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org. Donate Now [https://pg-men.captivate.fm/donate] --

Dating pt.1

Welcome back to the podcast, men! -- The PursueGOD Men's podcast helps guys apply God's Word to their lives to become full circle followers of Jesus. Join us for a new men's episode every other Thursday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/men [https://pursuegod.org/men]. Learn more about "full circle" Christianity through our 12-week Pursuit series [https://www.pursuegod.org/pursuit-men/]. Click here [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1ea2a49f-896b-4cb6-aa16-e50c201c6c40] to learn more about how to use these resources with men and boys at church. Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org. Donate Now [https://pg-men.captivate.fm/donate] -- NAVIGATING THE DATING JUNGLE: WISDOM FOR CHRISTIAN PARENTS Dating isn't a topic with a straightforward "blueprint" in the Bible. While Scripture doesn't provide a direct manual for modern dating or courtship, it offers timeless wisdom that can guide parents as they lead their children through these formative years. In this episode, Pastor John is joined by Braun Khan and Michael Pate to discuss how to approach the dating conversation with humility, flexibility, and a focus on the heart. Principles Over Dogmatism One of the greatest risks for Christian parents is becoming overly dogmatic or heavy-handed. Whether influenced by past cultural movements like I Kissed Dating Goodbye or personal anxieties, a "forced compliance" model rarely reaches a child's heart. Instead, the goal is to provide guiding principles that help children honor God while maintaining open lines of communication. Setting the Foundation Early Conversations about relationships should begin long before a romantic interest is on the radar. * The "Passport to Purity" Approach: Many parents find success using intentional programs around age 12 to discuss purity and peer pressure before the pressure of high school begins. * The "Brother/Sister" Rule: 1 Timothy 5:2 encourages us to treat younger women as sisters with absolute purity. This frames every potential date not as an object of affection, but as someone else's future spouse who deserves respect and protection. PRACTICAL BOUNDARIES While every home is different, the common thread among these fathers was a preference for group settings over one-on-one dating during the high school years. 1. Group Dating: Encouraging "dates" to happen in the context of friend groups or school dances to provide natural accountability. 2. The Purpose of Dating: Helping children understand that the biblical purpose of dating is to investigate a potential marriage partner. If they aren't in a season where marriage is a possibility, "pumping the brakes" prevents emotional baggage and "catastrophic mistakes". TRUSTING THE PROCESS Ultimately, parents are like warriors launching arrows; once the fletching is set and the arrow is released into adulthood, parents must rely on the Holy Spirit to continue the work in their children's hearts. Even when kids make mistakes or face heartbreak, these moments serve as opportunities for them to lean into their own relationship with Jesus.

Can I really do all things through Christ?

Welcome back to the podcast! Philippians 4 gives us great instruction on how to deal with anxiety, but there is much more to the passage than that. We see calls for perseverance, reconciliation, and contentment. If we’re tempted to think, “That’s easy for Paul to say.”, remember, he wrote this from prison. -- The PursueGOD Men's podcast helps guys apply God's Word to their lives to become full circle followers of Jesus. Join us for a new men's episode every other Thursday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/men [https://pursuegod.org/men]. Learn more about "full circle" Christianity through our 12-week Pursuit series [https://www.pursuegod.org/pursuit-men/]. Click here [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1ea2a49f-896b-4cb6-aa16-e50c201c6c40] to learn more about how to use these resources with men and boys at church. Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org. Donate Now [https://pg-men.captivate.fm/donate] -- Notes

Be of this Attitude

Welcome back to the podcast! The Sermon on the Mount isn’t just a calling for the religious elite. It’s an exhortation for all of Jesus’ followers. When we approach him, we must recognize our need for him. -- The PursueGOD Men's podcast helps guys apply God's Word to their lives to become full circle followers of Jesus. Join us for a new men's episode every other Thursday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/men [https://pursuegod.org/men]. Learn more about "full circle" Christianity through our 12-week Pursuit series [https://www.pursuegod.org/pursuit-men/]. Click here [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1ea2a49f-896b-4cb6-aa16-e50c201c6c40] to learn more about how to use these resources with men and boys at church. Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org. Donate Now [https://pg-men.captivate.fm/donate] --

In the Beginning

Welcome back to the podcast! The Bible has always declared the heavens and the earth had a beginning. God is the transcendent Creator who has eternally existed and exists outside of his creation. -- The PursueGOD Men's podcast helps guys apply God's Word to their lives to become full circle followers of Jesus. Join us for a new men's episode every other Thursday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org/men [https://pursuegod.org/men]. Learn more about "full circle" Christianity through our 12-week Pursuit series [https://www.pursuegod.org/pursuit-men/]. Click here [https://player.captivate.fm/episode/1ea2a49f-896b-4cb6-aa16-e50c201c6c40] to learn more about how to use these resources with men and boys at church. Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org. Donate Now [https://pg-men.captivate.fm/donate] --