Dial In with Jonny Ardavanis

Jonny’s new book, “Get to Work,” is available now: https://a.co/d/0eqnYSsKWhat does it actually mean to be a biblical man?In this episode, Jonny sits down with Dr. Joel Beeke to cut through the cultural confusion about masculinity and lay out a Scripture-shaped vision for all men: strong and gentle, serving and leading.You’ll learn:The common misconceptions about masculinity (domineering, cold, or passive)Why a real man is both strong and gentle, modeled by Christ in John 13Why who you are before God in private matters more than what you accomplishWhat it means to be a prophet in your home: family worship, catechesis, and teaching your kids the WordWhat it means to be a priest: sacrificial love and praying for your wife and children (Job 1:5)What it means to be a king: protecting, defending, and guiding rather than dominatingEncouragement for dads who feel they’ve missed years of family worship (Joel 2:25)How to love and pray for adult or rebellious childrenWhether you’re a husband, a father, a future dad, or a grandfather, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to lead your family with humility, courage, and Christlike love.The episode closes with a prayer for dads.Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year.

How do you know God’s will for your life? Which job should you take? Who should you marry? Where should you move? In this episode, Jonny and Hank walk through what Scripture actually says about discerning God’s will, and why waiting on the Lord shouldn’t become an excuse for never making a decision.📚 Jonny’s new book, “Get to Work,” is available now: https://a.co/d/0eqnYSsKYou’ll learn:The difference between God’s will of decree and God’s will of desireThe four revealed will of God categories: purity, gratitude, suffering, and service (1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:16-18; 1 Peter 4:19; Romans 12:1-2)Why obeying God’s clear commands comes before asking for specific directionFour ways God guides: your gifting, exposure to need, your desires, and wisdomWhy gratitude is a weapon against sin and anxietyHow to tell the difference between prayerful discernment and spiritual-sounding lazinessWhy God leads step by step, not mile by mileIf you’re stuck on a big decision, afraid of choosing wrong, or hiding indecision behind “waiting on the Lord,” this conversation will give you a biblical framework to move forward with confidence.

Christians don’t kill time, they redeem it. In this finale of the Get to Work series, Jonny and Hank walk through Ephesians 5:15-16 to unpack what it means to walk in wisdom by stewarding the time God has given you.📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNpYou’ll learn:Why Paul says the clearest mark of wisdom is how you use your timeThe meaning of “redeeming the time” (the Greek marketplace word behind it)Kairos vs. chronos: seasons of opportunity, not just minutes on a clockFour reasons to steward your time: it’s short, uncertain, gone forever, and the days are evilPractical ways to redeem your time: limit screen time, make a schedule, learn to say no, and pursue spiritual disciplineHow to stay attentive to the Holy Spirit’s leading in each season of lifeIf you’ve ever felt like your days are slipping away, this conversation will help you live with urgency and joy for the glory of God.📱 This episode is sponsored by Accountable2You. Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year.

“How do you know if your repentance is genuine? In this episode, Jonny sits down with pastor and hymn writer Matt Boswell to walk through Psalm 51, David’s prayer of confession after his sin with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah.You’ll learn:The four movements of Psalm 51: repentance, inner restoration, renewal, and responseWhy David appeals to God’s mercy, not his own résuméWhy “against you, you only have I sinned” is the key to true brokennessThe difference between godly sorrow and beating yourself upWhat it means to ask God to “create” a clean heart (the same word used in Genesis 1)How to move through repentance into restored joy, not stay stuck in shameWhy God uses broken people after they repentIf you’re struggling with guilt, hidden sin, or doubt that God has really forgiven you, this conversation points you back to the mercy of Christ.Featuring Matt Boswell, pastor of Trails Church, hymn writer, and professor at Midwestern Seminary.📚 Purchase Matt Boswell's book "Create in Me a Clean Heart: Experiencing God's Abundant Mercy in Psalm 51" here: https://a.co/d/0iESOKfU

“Why did God build rest into creation before he ever gave a single command to work? In this episode, Jonny and Hank trace the Sabbath from Genesis through the Ten Commandments to Jesus, and ask what it means for our rhythm of work and rest today.📖 Pre-order Jonny Ardavanis's new book Get to Work: Seeing Your Daily Grind as God’s Good Gift here: https://a.co/d/0aFMdjNpYou’ll learn:• Why God rested on the seventh day — not from exhaustion, but completion• How the Sabbath pointed forward to Christ, and why it’s no longer binding law• The difference between biblical rest and mere relaxation• Why busyness (not just laziness) can be a spiritual danger• How Jesus modeled withdrawing to be alone with the Father• Practical questions to evaluate your own rhythm of restIf you’ve ever felt guilty resting, or like you can’t stop producing or distracting yourself long enough to be still, this conversation will reframe rest as a gift from God, not an obstacle to productivity.This episode is part 5 in an ongoing series tied to Jonny’s book, “Get to Work.”📱 This episode is also sponsored by Accountable2You. Stay accountable in a digital world: check out Accountable2You at accountable2you.com/dialin — use code DIALIN for 25% off your first year.