Men In Armor

Our body has been designed to protect our vital organs. Our ribcage and muscles are surprisingly resilient when it comes to bodily harm. However, as technology progresses, so does the risk. From spears and swords to bullets and shrapnel, our bodies cannot protect against such things. However, as the means of offense became more advanced, so did our defense. Thus was born the breastplate; a piece of armor that has evolved drastically over time. Just as we need protection physically, so do we need it spiritually. Fortunately, God has forged a breastplate custom made to protect our spirits. Join the guys in this first installment of exploring all the tools at our disposal to dispatch the enemy.

The following contest is scheduled for one fall! In this corner standing at 10 foot tall and weighing in at a 300 pounds of swollen pride: The Ego! And in this corner, standing at 5' 11' and weighing in at 240 pounds of raw emotion: The Unseen Man! That's right, it is a battle long fought in the hearts and minds of men the world over. An endless Iron Man match worthy of legend between a man's pride and strength, and the emotions he will inevitably feel throughout his lifetime. With two guest joining the show once again, the guys discuss everything deep in the feels. Whether to show emotion or hide them and the importance of being genuine!

It is the final episode of Men in Armor Season One. The guys will summarize and recap the season as well as highlight their favorite episodes. Thanks to everyone who took the time to check us out and also a very special thank you to Brandon Bergen, Cody Stelling and Pastor Cecil Brown for taking the time to share their perspectives. Join us again next time for Season Two of Men in Armor! 

This episode of Men In Armor brings us a very special guest in Pastor Cecil Brown of Westside Church of the Nazarene in Wichita, KS. The guys will interview Pastor Brown to gain his perspective on various topics and what he has learned through his walk with Christ. Covering everything from the mental tools he has developed, to his greatest struggles. Stay tuned!

On today’s episode of Men In Armor, the guys and a special guest hit the gym once more, continuing an ongoing series titled Spiritual Muscles. This time we train the muscle of worship. When do we worship? How often should we worship? What does it mean to worship? All great questions that we will strive to answer as we pursue spiritual fitness.

Merry Christmas everyone. In this episode we talk about our experience with Christmas and some of our beliefs that go along with it. This is a laid back episode. So come hang out with us. Have a wonderful Christmas!

The storms we know in the physical world are always an environmental threat. In the spiritual world, we’ve covered people and media, both of which also come from your environment. However, today we’ll cover the freak storm from nowhere. Not one that is a product of your environment but rather a product of your heart: Self sabotage. The storms of self sabotage are often the fiercest and come upon you without warning. In this episode, join the guys and a special guest as they discuss ways to identify, prepare and batten down the hatches for this special brand of dangerous weather.

Your days begins. You say good morning to your wife and kids and head off to work. You thank the clerk for your change at the convenience store. Walking through the door at work, a cold front moves in and the wind gusts with no warning. The boss is already on your tail. The rain begins to fall as you stumble upon another mess to clean up. Then, on your commute home, the lightning strikes: a fender bender and road rage to follow. The people in your life can be sometimes be a harsh storm to weather. Listen in to find out how you can take shelter during everyday interaction. 

What you are reading right now and what you are about to listen to are both elements of the same storm: media. Ever since the dawning of the information era, it is unavoidable. Whether that information is wanted or not, you are exposed to a steady stream of video, audio and written word piped directly to your eyes and ears without rest. Tune in to this episode and learn how media affects men of God and what we can do to “Batten Down the Hatches and filter our senses. 

There is no way to live in this world without picking up grime. Just like we physically need a shower every day. (And by the way you do need a shower everyday.) We need to have in place a spiritual way to clean off the grime. Let's pull back the curtain and dive in to find out what it takes to be spiritually squeaky clean.

Shame, what is it about shame that weighs us down. We have all sinned. We have all messed up in life. Yet even when we turn away from our sin, shame is what reminds us we are unworthy. In this episode we take an in-depth look at the shadow of shame that looms over us. 

The roots of our competitive nature run deep and are not easily pulled. As a result we as men have tendency to flex our muscles.  Sometimes they are physical as we push the limits of our bodies. Some of us utilize our minds to accomplish incredible feats. Whether you utilize one or both, there is another set of muscles we MUST learn to train and that is our spiritual muscles. Today the guys will talk about the first of many spiritual muscles that will be the topic of discussion throughout this podcast: Prayer.

On today’s episode of Men In Armor, lines will be crossed as Zane and Lance look to the many boundaries we draw throughout life. Are you running to a finish line? Or into a wall? Give a listen to find out.

For the last 10 years, superheroes have come to life on the big screen, saving the world time and time again. So what on earth do fictional characters have to do with our spiritual lives? On this first installment of Men In Armor, the guys delve into the imaginative world of comic books; trying to discover where the amazing abilities of superheroes end and our own brand of incredible powers begin.

Welcome to Men In Armor! Throughout this podcast we will discover, explore and discuss real problems that real men face.  All the while, searching for solutions given to us by our savior Jesus Christ.