The Godly Young Men Podcast

Many young men are far more interested in and knowledgeable about sci-fi, Marvel, or video games than they are about what's going on in politics or culture. In this episode, Will and special guest host Reese Harrub discuss why young men SHOULD care about politics and the culture. Topics for this episode include: Why politics and culture are inherently related Does God want you to care about politics? How being plugged in to the culture helps you to lead your family How politics affects various aspects of our lives Will & Reese's top 3 patriotic movies And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Friends can make or break you. For young men, choosing the right friends can have a huge impact on whether or not you stay faithful to God. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what to look for in friends and how you can be the right friend for someone else. Topics for this episode include: Why you need guy-guy friendships What makes a good friend? Look for someone who challenges you to be better Look for someone with whom you can discuss difficult subjects Watch out for "Yes men" Watch out for "convenient" friends And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Our worldly culture gives young men all kinds of bad advice regarding what to look for in a wife. In this episode, Joe, Will, and special guest Luke Harrub discuss what godly young men should prioritize in seeking out a godly wife. Topics for this episode include: "Wife material" according to society Be wary of the checklist mentality What godly young men should look for in a wife The difference between flaunting yourself and presenting yourself well The importance of a moldable heart And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

"What do you want to do with your life?" "What do you want to be when you grow up?" Young men are inundated with questions like this all the time. In this episode, Joe & Will tackle the importance of choosing the right career, and what young men need to know and be prepared for. Topics for the episode include: College vs. the workforce Blue collar vs. white collar jobs What are you looking for in a job? The reasons why certain jobs make more money Why to not jump ship constantly The importance of diversifying Traits/attributes to master now And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

There are many things young people can be involved in that might not be categorized as sins... but are still unwise nonetheless. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss a few of these "youthful vices" and examine the problems with each. Topics include: Why some things can still be unwise even if they aren't "sins" Tattoos Vaping Gaming Phone Addiction Virtual Promiscuity And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Young people have heard hundreds of lessons on peer pressure and temptation... yet more and more young men are giving in to it without thinking twice. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss in depth how godly young men can fight to overcome temptation. Topics for this episode include: Being aware of what actually tempts you Don't put yourself in tempting situations Prom? Swim parties? Being alone with your girlfriend? Unlimited phone access? How do you get out of temptation? You have to decide that you're going to fight it And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Are sports just a frivolous hobby? Aren't they basically the same thing as video games? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why sports are so important for godly young men to be involved in and what larger life lessons they teach young men. Topics for this episode include: Why sports and video games aren't two equivalent hobbies Learning how to win and how to lose Work ethic in sports Pushing your limits in sports Teamwork in sports And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Culture tells guys all kinds of things about what a "good dad" looks like. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how God demands far more from fathers than what culture demands. Topics for this week's episode include: Why should we even want kids? Teaching your kids values through their activities Spending time productively with your kids Teaching your kids why good grades matter Setting boundaries for your kids Teaching your kids sexual virtue And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Marriage and the concept of being a husband can often be denigrated in our society today. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why marriage is worth pursuing and what being a godly husband looks like. Topics for this week's episode include: Why our culture disparages marriage Why marriage is worth pursuing Providing for your wife financially It's time to grow up Give up the wandering eye Don't stop trying after you get married And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Once you hit your teenage years, it's really never too early for godly young men to begin thinking about leading a family one day. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss what areas men need to lead their families and how young men can prepare for it. Topics for the episode include: What it means to be a spiritual leader of your family Leading your family PHYSICALLY Leading your family INTELLECTUALLY Leading your family EMOTIONALLY Leading your family SPIRITUALLY And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Communication skills are one of the most important elements to being successful in everyday life. In this epsiode, Joe & Will discuss why the ability to communicate well should be a priority for godly young men and what good communication practically looks like. Topics for this week's episode include: How communication is valuable in business, relationships, and with God The ability to articulate your emotions The ability to discuss tough/difficult subjects The ability to speak with confidence & charisma Self awareness Practical "Do's & Don't's" of communication And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Culture tells young people that they're supposed to hate their parents when they hit their teenage years. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why for godly young men, that should NOT be the case and why it's so important for young men to respect and honor their parents. Topics for this episode include: Culture's view of teenagers and parents Why did God give us parents? Understanding the hierarchal structure that God put in place Rejecting parental authority = rejecting God How we should treat our parents And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

"Yeah, sure, evangelism is important, but can't that wait until I'm older? Isn't evangelism for the minister or a missionary?" In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why evangelism isn't just for older Christians or missionaries and how to overcome the mental obstacles to evangelism. Topics for this week's episode include: Why does evangelism matter so much? Mission trips/door-knocking vs. personal, everyday evangelism A prerequisite for being an effective evangelist 7 mental obstacles to overcome for evangelism Where do we go from here? And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Should guys care about their appearance? Should guys care about how they present themselves? While some might suggest otherwise, in this episode of the GYM podcast, Joe & Will discuss why a godly young man should care about the way they appear and present themselves. Topics for this week's episode include: ONLY caring about your external appearance is not godly Why caring about the way you look is not always a "pride" issue Do you want to be taken seriously or not? Why your appearance affects your self-image Why young men should care about the "small things" And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

The battle against lust is a battle that every young man fights just about every day. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why young men must commit to fighting lust and how to practically fight against lust in everyday life. Topics for this week's episode include: Why lust is so much harder to deal with in today's culture Practicing eye bouncing Avoiding places that promote lust Why you shouldn't follow Instagram models Get off Tik Tok Taking the way of escape And much more! For more information, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Ever feel aimless with your days? Do you feel like you're constantly "chasing the day"? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why godly young men should aim to conquer their mornings by getting up early and using them productively rather than wasting them. Topics for this episode include: Why you need to set the tone for the day Rhythm replaces strength Why making your bed matters The importance of not wasting your morning Keep your phone out of your bedroom Early bird or night owl? What gets you out of bed in the morning? And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Most people know that they should study the Bible, but so many of them simply don't know how to do it. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how exactly we should study the Bible, and also why godly young men should study deeper in the first place. Topics for this episode include: Reading can be a great place to start, but what's next? Why do I even need to study deeper? The problems with ONLY topical Bible study The argument for exegetical Bible study How to study exegetically Do I have to understand the Greek? Personal tips/advice And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Young people nowadays are constantly told to chase their dreams. Culture, social media, and Hollywood feed the mindset of chase your dreams culture. In this episode, Joe & Will seek to address that very concept. Should godly young men chase their dreams? Topics for this episode include: Dreams are called dreams for a reason Being grounded in reality Why young men should get a job Why do some people make more money than others? The importance of being dependable in your work You work attitude and how opportunities will be created Appreciating the grind And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Working hard? Surely that must be for suckers or for people who don't have any other option, right? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss how critical it is for young men to learn how to work hard. Topics for this episode include: YouTube star culture Providing for the family is not your wife's job How working hard helps you be in tune with reality The economic value of hard work What the Bible says about hard work 5 reasons why it's important for men to work hard And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

In this episode, Joe & Will lay out how young men can step up in worship and in their congregations. While many young men are content to just show up to church, God demands and expects a great deal more. Topics from this episode include: Why singing out is important How to center your mind during the Lord's Supper Should young men partake in contribution? Ways to step up outside of worship The danger of treating church as unimportant And much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org

In this episode, Joe & Will to discuss what godly young men need to know as they set out to talk and interact with girls. Topics for this episode include: The problem with online chatting Learning to take a hint What it means to be charming Getting your identity wrapped up in a girl The importance of respect for females And so much more! To find out more, visit www.focuspress.org

Is it okay for a young man to be confident? At what point does confidence turn into arrogance? In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why it's important for young men to develop confidence for themselves, but also how to avoid letting that confidence turn into arrogance. Topics for the episode include: Is confidence a good thing? Why you need confidence to be a godly young man How do you gain confidence? When does confidence turn into arrogance? Do's & Don't's And so much more! For more, visit www.focuspress.org/podcast

Young men all over the nation feel the pressure to simply conform to the mainstream opinions of the day. Whether it's regarding important biblical principles, cultural beliefs, or just everyday opinions, Will & Joe encourage young men to step up and say things no one else is willing to say. Topics for this episode include: - 3 areas young men need to stand up and say the hard things - Don't be the "Never has an opinion" guy - Why it's wrong to strive for the praises of men - How to not be a contrarian And so much more! For more, visit https://focuspress.org

In this episode, Joe & Will discuss why every young man should devote time to exercise and working out. While many deem it as optional, Joe & Will lay out how working out is imperative for young men to practice self-discipline. Topics covered include: Why is working out so important for young men? The mental benefits of working out What the Bible says about exercise Developing self-discipline Practical advice for working out Do's & don't's of hitting the gym This or That: Gym edition For more, visit www.focuspress.org

For decades, young men in the church have been content to just coast in their relationship with God. In this episode, Joe & Will discuss the fact that it's way past time for young men to step up in their relationship with God as well as how to do so. Topics covered include: What does it mean to actually have a relationship with God? Steps 1,2, & 3 of how to establish/develop a relationship with God Practical tips for Bible study & prayer Will & Joe's top 3 Bible books to study And so much more!

Will & Joe discuss why it's critical for young men to aim higher and set goals for themselves in every area of their lives. Young men need to set goals for their spirituality, education, health/fitness, finances, and even recreation. Topics covered include: - Why do people usually fail at their goals? - The importance of writing down your goals - "Do your best" culture - What does the Bible say about goal-setting? - Is it a bad thing to live in the moment? - How to start setting goals And so much more!

In the premier episode of the Godly Young Men Podcast, Will & Joe discuss why it's important for young men to strive for greatness in every area of their lives. Episode 1 covers: - Why are young men generally not striving for greatness? - Striving for greatness in your spiritual life - Don't be the "I'm too cool to try" guy - Don't be afraid of failure - Striving for greatness in academics - We have to understand the "Why" - New Year's Resolutions And so much more!

Listen to find out what the G.Y.M. podcast is all about! Young men all across the nation need to reclaim their masculinity God's way and to strive for greatness in every area of their lives.