Training4Manhood

 

Host: Dan Panetti

 

You know all the statistics about the prevalence of sports betting - everyone is doing it…and that fact alone should give you pause to stop and consider - should YOU being participating in online sports gambling?

 

No.

 

Here are my reasons.

1. Scripture tell us not to be conformed to the pattern of this world (Romans 12:1-2) - and that wide is the path that leads to destruction and narrow is the path that leads to life (Matthew 7:13-14). Don’t look to do what everyone else is doing…be different.
2. Online sports gambling is a trap…the system is rigged against you…be honest with yourself about that. The “house” always wins…and even if you “win,” you lose. Scripture supports fair and honest pay for work well done - but not for taking short cuts. Don’t be the person who looks to enrich themselves from gambling by taking resources entrusted to you and wagering them on the hard work of others.
3. Gambling is not just “entertainment” - spending $50 on online sports gambling is not the same thing as spending $50 taking your girlfriend to a movie. The most obvious difference is that taking your girlfriend to the movie is about building relationships…online sports gambling is not.
4. Sports betting is poor stewardship. It is a lousy use of the time, talent, and treasure that the Lord has entrusted you with. Period.

 

Action Step: cancel your online sports betting (or “investment/prediction market”) accounts now.

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

If you’re struggling with a poor relationship with your dad and feel like you’re missing out…join the club…so many young men have a poor relationship with their dads, but you don’t have to stay in that pit. The perfect “older brother” Jesus is calling to you to come and experience a relationship with His Perfect Heavenly Father!

 

Ask yourself what is the ultimate role of a good father? I think Scripture supports the concept that a good dad points his children to a right relationship with God. Now, interestingly enough, there are some lousy fathers in the Bible…but, even David, who wasn’t a “good dad” points his son Solomon to God’s laws at the end of his life. That’s a good dad!

 

So, young men, if you’re desiring a better relationship with your dad, first start with your relationship with your heavenly father and look for men who can step in and be spiritual fathers (or older brothers) in the faith. Then pray for your relationship with your biological father and see what the Lord can do!

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

Continuing our conversation about being “men of action” from last week, we are going to examine Paul’s charge in 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 which reads: “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”

 

I came up with the acronym for ACTION that dives deeper into the practical aspects of Paul’s encouragement for men.

 

A is for Alertness (be watchful)

C is for Conviction (stand firm in the faith)

T is for Toughness (be strong)

I is for Integrity (act like men)

O is for Other-centered (let all that you do be done in love)

N is for No Retreat (perseverance - don’t give up!)

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

This conversation really started as I was listening to Providence by John Piper and he was explaining the biblical concept of providence - to not simply see something beforehand, but to basically say, “I’ll see to that.” God does that perfectly! He sees something and has the appropriate response that results in the highest glory to Himself. Men, we need to see and do that as well.

 

Think of the challenge issued by Paul in 1 Cor. 16:13 where he wrote, “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”

 

Guys, we need to see the world correctly…then have the courage to do what is needed and best for the situation around us! What is the first step - surrendering your life to Jesus so that you can have a right relationship with God and see the world through His eyes! Then, as you remain in Christ, allow Jesus to literally transform your mind and change the way that you see the world around you. Finally, pray for the courage to take action to advance the Kingdom of God (see Matt. 6:33).

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

Starting with the recent situation on the campus of Cornell University, there are some incredible and important lessons that we can glean about what it means to be a godly man! I hope you will listen and wrestle with the realities that I share in this episode.

 

I reference a book written by my friend Dr. Joe McIlhaney called Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development. Powerful book.

 

The world desperately wants to see godly men stand up, repent of their own sins, and do the hard work of protecting the weak and innocent even at a cost to themselves. Let’s be those men!

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

Last week I shared some information about how valuable reading your Bible is and started to share some practical tips and tools for how to study your Bible well. At the end I shared a unique discovery that I had made in the genealogy of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of Matthew…and this week we will dive further into this issue and learn more about how to read and ask good questions as you study the Word of God!

 

To learn more the second coming of Jesus, I recently read The King is Coming: It’s Time to Prepare for the Return of Christ by John Bevere - there are so many outstanding books on the subject, but this one is very recent and a really engaging read - I think you’ll enjoy it and learn a lot in the process.

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

Why study your Bible? 

• Check out the “Power of 4” research conducted by the Center for Bible Engagement and learn how spending 4 or more days each week in your Bible can have dramatic effects in your life!

 

How to study your Bible?

• How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon Fee and Doug Stuart
• How to Study the Bible by Watchman Nee
• 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

1 Thessalonians 5:23 reminds us that we are body, soul, and spirit…and, if we are honest with ourselves, there are some “adjustments” in each of these areas that we need to make. And the great news is that these adjustments can make a remarkable difference in the direction of our lives! Where does it begin? Start with an honest assessment of where you are, then seek wisdom for where you want to be, and finally develop a plan to get from Point A to Point B! Sounds simple…well, let’s not make it more complicated than it needs to be. Start somewhere, and make progress toward a goal of a better you!

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

There is a lot of talk about the Good Good golf commercial where a young man shoves a young woman to the ground - is that appropriate, did the culture over-react, how should we think about the relationship of men and women, especially in today’s culture where there is so much confusion and controversy about gender? Well, God’s Word is a source of light and wisdom on this subject and so we’ll examine what God has to say about how men should treat women.

 

In this episode, I referenced a book by Dr. Joe McIlhaney called Hooked - and it’s such a valuable and informative book, especially if you’re raising a young woman. Here is a link to the book:

• Hooked: The Brain Science on How Casual Sex Affects Human Development by Dr. Joe McIlhaney and Freda McKissic Bush

 

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Host: Dan Panetti

 

Maturing and aging are NOT the same thing. What is the difference? Well, again I found a terrific word picture in Spurgeon’s book Flowers from a Puritan’s Garden and he explained the difference between distance and duration - and that hit me as a perfect analogy for maturing vs. aging. In maturity, we want to grow in specific measurables…not just get a year older, but grow in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and with man (Luke 2:52). What does maturity really mean and how can we mature as men - that’s our conversation for this episode!

 

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