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Welcome to the Throwing Mountains (formerly Empowered Manhood) podcast, where men rediscover courageous leadership. You'll be strengthened by the stories of God working in the lives of ordinary men today -- men who've become leaders in their spheres of influence by relying on God and following Jesus. You'll also gain a sharp focus on the biblical idea of masculine leadership which will help orient your own life as a man.
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Send us a text Luke Broyles talks with me about the redemptive value of Bitcoin mining and the significance of self-custody through the Bitcoin Advisors. #BitcoinAdvisors: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/lukebroyles #BlockWare Solutions #BitcoinMining: https://www.blockwaresolutions.com/ Learn more about #RedemptiveEconomics here... https://redemptiveeconomics.com/ Contact: Mike Hatch: mhatch@clchq.org Chris Bolinger: chris@mensdevotionals.com Resources: Mike's book: Manhood: Empow...
Send us a text Mike Hatch is launching a new Pittsburgh-focused podcast this fall and we wanted to take a moment to share the introductory episode with you. Since many of you (our listeners) are from Pittsburgh, we would love to get your feedback and input about this new endeavor. The purpose of this new podcast is to promote a more sustainable, kingdom-focused approach to revitalize the Pittsburgh region through entrepreneurship. Our economic activity is being used for God's redemptive purp...
Send us a text Sadly, much of the church has adopted the same mentality as our corrupt, monetary system. This perverts incentives around fundraising, ministry, and building projects, as well as diluting the gospel in order to maintain financial support. Jimmy Song, Author of the book, "Fiat Ruins Everything: How Our Financial System Is Rigged and How Bitcoin Fixes This," discusses the implications of a fiat currency mindset infiltrating the church. Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educato...
Send us a text God reserves some his harshest words of criticism for monetary debasement. The Old Testament describes this practice as "detestable," "violent," and "grinding the faces of the poor." Jimmy Song, Author of the book, "Fiat Ruins Everything: How Our Financial System Is Rigged and How Bitcoin Fixes This," discusses the implications of this economic fraud and how we should be thinking about it from a Christian worldview. Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin developer, educator, and entrepreneu...
Send us a text A lot of pastors think online preaching doesn’t matter that much. They’re focused on getting real people into their real churches — not some cyber-campus in the Metaverse. But here’s what many pastors don’t realize: online sermons are their church’s welcome center. Here’s how people “visit” churches today: They find you onlineThey watch a sermon or twoIf they like your sermons, they visit in personIf they don’t, they seek out another church. Or worse – they give up on church al...
Send us a text Trauma is shockingly common among men. However, most of us don't recognize it in our own lives and this can create tremendous drag on our efforts to lead well. Dr. Tim Murphy has extensive experience working with men and women struggling with PTSD, especially military veterans. Dr. Murphy recently wrote the book, "The Christ Cure: 10 Biblical Ways to Heal from Trauma, Tragedy, and PTSD," where he provides a valuable guide for family members of victims, clergy, and counselors w...
Send us a text Leadership is hard. There are days when we don’t feel like motivating or inspiring anyone. Heck, we sometimes wake up feeling tired and discouraged ourselves, so how can we motivate anybody else? We all have our own doubts and insecurities about our lives and the directions we’re headed. We may wonder, too, if we’re even doing the right things to develop those we lead and help them reach their full potential. Cory Carlson's book, Rise and Go provides business leaders, entrepren...
Send us a text In a world full of male provocateurs and bravado how are men supposed to exemplify true courage and strength? Our guest today, Aaron Renn, helps us understand the significance of self-mastery in the life of a man. As men who are grounded in Christ there's no need for fear and vitriol. We have an opportunity to be a stabilizing influence in our culture through self-control and integrity. Aaron Renn, is a writer and consultant in Indianapolis who is a co-founder and Senior Fell...
Send us a text God wants to use your passion to spread the gospel! Brock Gill, Founder of MotoMission, author, and former illusionist, stumbled upon a unique way to spread the gospel that happens to coincide with his passion - adventure motorcycle riding. Brock Gill has been passionate about riding motorcycles his whole life. His first bike was a 1980 Kawasaki KD80. A year later, he saved money by pulling weeds from an elderly ladies garden and bought an 82 Yamaha YZ80. When he ...
Send us a text Business networking can be a scary thing for most people. In his new book, Great People Know Great People: Create a Powerful Business Referral Network of Great People, Alex Giannetti equips readers to improve their networking skills. However, the principles we unpack in this discussion transcend business. Every Christian will benefit from the perspective we glean about relationships, our identity in Christ, and the way God uses other people in our lives. Al...
Send us a text Most entrepreneurs are taught to start with a business plan. While that might be what conventional wisdom says, often God has his own plan. Rick Avon, Owner/Principal of Avon Design Group in Pittsburgh, PA, didn't start with a business plan. Instead, Rick shares how he was led by the Holy Spirit as he built his company. He never could have foreseen the way God would take him from a professional detour as a Superintendent to eventually starting his own firm. It has become cle...
Send us a text In a world of shallow relationships how do you foster a disciple-making culture? Our guest today, Ronnie Cordrey, the Men's Pastor at Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, discusses some key principles for creating a culture of discipleship among men in any ministry context. Whether you're a pastor, a men's ministry leader, or simply a guy who wants to start discipling other men, this interview is for you! RESOURCES: SoutheastChristianChurch.orgContact Ronnie: rcord...
Send us a text What if you had to lead a team after being dropped in behind enemy lines? As a former Navy Seal, Charles Crouch learned to do just that. Through many times when Charles should have died, God was on his side. However, he didn't realize at the time that God was preparing him to be a leader in a more profound battle for His kingdom's sake. After leaving the Navy Seals because he felt God was calling him to something even more significant, Charles took his family on a trip across...
Send us a text The world teaches us, as men, that success looks like being in charge, independent, or self-sufficient. Our guest today, prolific business leader and public servant, Ron Simmons, argues that success has more to do with living a meaningful life according to God's purposes. In his new book, Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon: 15 Ways to Take Charge and Create a Path to Success, Simmons invites us to leave ordinary behind and glide into the richly meaningful life you w...
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Send us a text The 2023 Men's Weekend is in the books and it was a powerful, life-changing experience! This is the first of Mike Hatch's three messages from the weekend that focused on the three main points of his book, Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel. Mike spoke about the significance of walking in the light where a man is... Known by GodGrown by GodOwned by GodABOUT THE BOOK: Most men today are disempowered. Lost and groping in the dark, they are driven by fear and insecurity...
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Send us a text The 2023 Men's Weekend is in the books and it was a powerful, life-changing experience! This is the first of Mike Hatch's three messages from the weekend that focused on the three main points of his book, Manhood: Empowered by the Light of the Gospel. Mike spoke about the significance of walking in the light where a man is... Known by GodGrown by GodOwned by GodABOUT THE BOOK: Most men today are disempowered. Lost and groping in the dark, they are driven by fear and insecurity...
Send us a text People are increasingly unable to get along. Differences often divide us - even in churches, Christian workplaces, and among Christian couples. But conflict and division don't have to be the norm, nor are they God's intention for how His people should operate. Imagine if those you live and work with consistently felt understood - everyone's strengths are known, valued, and fully integrated. That reality is possible. Our guest today, Rodney Cox, helps us understand how to Devel...
Send us a text The church is approaching sexual addiction wrong. Our guest today, Dr. David Janvier LPC, has been working with sex addicts for 20 years, and his unique approach has impacted countless men over the years, including you host, Mike Hatch. Join us as we learn more from Dave's vast experience. He'll explain how to approach sex addiction holistically. Traditionally, the church has approached this issue from a primarily cognitive perspective which has sadly caused a lot of harm. ...
Send us a text Entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart. Many Christians today prefer to avoid it because we perceive it to be too risky. Thank God our guest today, James Fitzgerald, was courageous enough to take the leap. Otherwise we might not have had incredible resources like Focus on the Family's "The Truth Project," or "Drive Thru History." We follow James' journey from his business in the early years of the cable industry, to coming to faith after being invited to a bible study...
Send us a text Servant leadership is a very trendy topic these days, but practically speaking it's one of the hardest things to do. Tim Tucker, Author of Grab a Towel: Christ-Centered Leadership for the 21st Century, has been through tremendous hardships in his life. Somehow, God has empowered him through those times of overwhelming grief and hardship to continually don the towel of servant leadership. Tim shares his compelling story of God's faithfulness in his life and how, often in spit...
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