Face-to-face socializing in America has declined by more than 20% nationwide. Among some groups, like young adults and unmarried men, the drop is closer to 40%. But strangely, this hasn’t led to the loneliness epidemic that you hear so much about. Instead, we’re seeing a new phenomenon: rising aloneness without rising loneliness. Today on the show,…

Face-to-face socializing in America has declined by more than 20% nationwide. Among some groups, like young adults and unmarried men, the drop is closer to 40%. But strangely, this hasn’t led to the loneliness epidemic that you hear so much about. Instead, we’re seeing a new phenomenon: rising aloneness without rising loneliness. Today on the show,…

On today's PoM podcast episode I sat down with Glenn Packiam, the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. Glenn is the author of several books, including The Resilient Pastor, Blessed Broken Given, and today's topic, "What's A Christian Anyway?" The Church today has lost its way. We've pursued the wrong priorities, put our hope …

People commonly think of time as a fixed, linear, objective structure. But our own experiences belie this belief. We’ve all been in situations where time has seemed to drag on or speed up, and there are even whole periods of our lives that seem to have gone by slower or faster. As my guest Steve Taylor will explain, time is a lot more fluid and mol…

On today's PoM podcast I am sharing 3 Essentials to Healthy Living. There are certain aspects of our life that should become non-negotiables if we are going to be men of God who are spiritually sound, mentally strong, relationally established, and physically fit. Subscribe to The Recalibrate Daily Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reca…

On today's A Quiet Life podcast we are talking about what we can do as men of God to maintain our mental strength. The mind is a battlefield and if we are not intentional with how we are taking care of it, things will unravel quickly. Register for our next 90 Days of Discipline: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/90-days-may-july Build yo…

People commonly think of time as a fixed, linear, objective structure. But our own experiences belie this belief. We’ve all been in situations where time has seemed to drag on or speed up, and there are even whole periods of our lives that seem to have gone by slower or faster. As my guest Steve Taylor will explain, time is a lot more fluid and mol…

People commonly think of time as a fixed, linear, objective structure. But our own experiences belie this belief. We’ve all been in situations where time has seemed to drag on or speed up, and there are even whole periods of our lives that seem to have gone by slower or faster. As my guest Steve Taylor will explain, time is a lot more fluid and mol…

On today's PoM podcast episode I sat down with Joe LaCognata the Founder and President of Fire Rescue Support, Inc. Joe started his involvement with emergency services in 1986 as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. Since becoming a pastor in 1994, his connection with emergency services has been through the chaplaincy with both police and fire departme…

On today's PoM podcast episode we take a look at the new buffer zone laws in Scotland that are aimed to prevent anyone attempting to speak or pray with a woman who is going to have an abortion. By law you can not get within 656 feet of a facility or you can be arrested, fined or put in jail. Subscribe to The Recalibrate Daily Podcast: https://podca…

On today's A Quiet Life podcast we talk about the dangers of settling into a life that is an attempt to be less than what God has created and called us to do. Register for our next 90 Days of Discipline: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/90-days-may-july Build your own local Tribe with Tribe Builder: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com…

On today's PoM podcast episode we take a look at Ananias of Damascus from Acts 9. This man showed incredible trust in the Lord to not only go to where Saul was staying but to lay hands on him and begin to welcome Saul into the community of believers. Subscribe to The Recalibrate Daily Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recalibrate/id179…

Pornography is more prevalent and accessible than ever before, yet its effects on relationships, mental health, and human development aren’t popularly well understood. Discussions on the topic are often engaged in from an emotional or religious point of view; less typical is a discussion of pornography from an empirical frame. My guest today, Dr. B…

On today's PoM Podcast episode I sat down with Nick Stumbo of Pure Desire Ministries. Nick, the executive director of Pure Desire, confronted his own porn addiction 15 years ago. He and his wife found healing through Pure Desire’s counseling and group ministries. Nick believes parents should create a safe place to have an ongoing, open-ended conver…

Pornography is more prevalent and accessible than ever before, yet its effects on relationships, mental health, and human development aren't popularly well understood. Discussions on the topic are often engaged in from an emotional or religious point of view; less typical is a discussion of pornography from an empirical frame. My guest today, Dr. B…

On today's PoM podcast episode we talk about the persecution of Christians around the world, what happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo and how we should respond as followers of Jesus. Links mentioned in this show include: https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/latest-news/drc-attack-church/ https://www.persecution.org/2024/10/24/report-shows-chri…

On today's A Quiet Life podcast we discuss the idea behind Recalibrate. Recalibrate is a new podcast with The Pursuit of Manliness. The name is more than just another branding opportunity, it is the approach to the ministry and the focus of the growing community. Subscribe to The Recalibrate Daily Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reca…

On today's A Quiet Life podcast I am going to share how we can take our personal worship time with the Lord and make it not only part of our day, but also the way we live. Register for our next 90 Days of Discipline: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/90-days-may-july Build your own local Tribe with Tribe Builder: https://www.thepursuitof…

The idea for the Art of Manliness came to me 17 years ago as I was standing in the magazine section of a Borders bookstore. As inspiration struck, I took my Moleskine out of my pocket and jotted down some notes, like potential names — I considered things like “The Manly Arts” before settling on “The Art of Manliness” — categories of content, and in…

The idea for the Art of Manliness came to me 17 years ago as I was standing in the magazine section of a Borders bookstore. As inspiration struck, I took my Moleskine out of my pocket and jotted down some notes, like potential names — I considered things like “The Manly Arts” before settling on “The Art of Manliness” — categories of content, and in…

On today's PoM Podcast I sat down and spoke with J.D. King, an author, speaker to discuss his book, "Mighty Like GIdeon." Diving deep into the gripping account of Gideon in Judges 6-8, Steve Gray and J. D. King reveal the fundamental truth that everyone has a spiritual thirst--and how and where you choose to quench that thirst determines your desti…

Subscriber-only episode On today's PoM Podcast I sat down and spoke with J.D. King, an author, speaker to discuss his book, "Mighty Like GIdeon." Diving deep into the gripping account of Gideon in Judges 6-8, Steve Gray and J. D. King reveal the fundamental truth that everyone has a spiritual thirst--and how and where you choose to quench that thir…

On today's A Quiet Life podcast I am going to share 3 tips for being a dad. I am still trying to learn how to be a dad, but through the years by God's grace there are a few things that I have learned that I hope can be a blessing to you. Subscribe to the Pursuit of Manliness YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuemanliness Build your own l…

A lot of people go into marriage with a 50/50 mindset. Everything in the relationship — from tangible things like childcare and chores to intangible things like the effort and energy needed to keep the partnership going — is supposed to be divided equally. The 50/50 approach to relationships is all about fairness. And that seems sensible and ration…

A lot of people go into marriage with a 50/50 mindset. Everything in the relationship — from tangible things like childcare and chores to intangible things like the effort and energy needed to keep the partnership going — is supposed to be divided equally. The 50/50 approach to relationships is all about fairness. And that seems sensible and ration…

On today's PoM Podcast I am once again joined by Dr. Adam Rasmussen from the Cultural Resource Center at Arizona Christian University. In a newly released report, CRC notes a dozen key trends set to redefine life in America this year, including five faith-related shifts and seven social transitions. To learn more visit: https://www.arizonachristian…

Subscriber-only episode On today's PoM Podcast I am once again joined by Dr. Adam Rasmussen from the Cultural Resource Center at Arizona Christian University. In a newly released report, CRC notes a dozen key trends set to redefine life in America this year, including five faith-related shifts and seven social transitions. To learn more visit: http…

On today's A Quiet Life podcast we are going take a look at Joshua 24. In this chapter the charge is given from Joshua to the people of Israel. Each time the people declare their allegiance. It is not until Joshua calls them out and tells them to clean out their house that truth is revealed. Subscribe to the Pursuit of Manliness YouTube channel: ht…

For several decades, people’s reported sleep quality has declined. This, despite the fact that specially optimized sheets, mattresses, and sleep trackers have emerged during that time, and despite the fact that the amount of time people are sleeping hasn’t decreased for over fifty years. In other words, people aren’t sleeping less than they used to…

For several decades, people's reported sleep quality has declined. This, despite the fact that specially optimized sheets, mattresses, and sleep trackers have emerged during that time, and despite the fact that the amount of time people are sleeping hasn't decreased for over fifty years. In other words, people aren't sleeping less than they used to…

Subscriber-only episode On today's PoM Podcast episode I share 5 ways that we can stop wasting money. When we waste money, we spend more than they need to, which leads to debt and financial difficulties that are unnecessary and impacts others. Subscribe to the Pursuit of Manliness YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuemanliness Build your…

On today's PoM Podcast episode I share 5 ways that we can stop wasting money. When we waste money, we spend more than they need to, which leads to debt and financial difficulties that are unnecessary and impacts others. Subscribe to the Pursuit of Manliness YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@pursuemanliness Build your own local Tribe with Tr…