Claim OwnershipAuthentically Adam: Restoring God's Original Design for Men
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In a time when Biblical manhood is misunderstood and often held in distain, we should be committed to rediscovering and championing God’s original design for men. We invite you to join Wayne Jones on “Authentically Adam: Restoring God’s Original Design for Man.” He seeks to supply Biblical perspectives on what God intended for His men to be. Issues of leadership, fatherhood, marriage, ministry, and masculinity are addressed in light of our current climate but with respect for God’s revealed word.
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Transformation is accomplished in smalls steps and single decisions. Sometimes transformation is not about major changes, but about a singular adjustment. Wayne notes this reality by considering the example of Apollos in Acts 18. The primary reason Apollos was transformable is because was teachable. He was willing to receive instruction and accept correction. True masculinity allows us to acknowledge our limitations and to accept the help needed to change.
Man is created with a drive to accomplish, conquer, and compete. However, when they competitive spirit is expressed our spiritual relationships, the result can spiritually tragic. This week Wayne addresses this reality by noting the teachings of Jesus in Matthew chapter 18.
This week Wayne is joined by his good friend and fellow minister, Logan Summers. The discussion centers around the difficulty of divorce and how we can spiritually and emotionally heal from separation, betrayal, and heartache. In this frank conversation, issues of forgiveness, trauma, and abandonment are considered in light of Scripture. We pray that anyone impacted by such a terrible situation can find peace and strength.Episode Resources:Wayne's email - wjones@wetrainpeachers.comLogan's email - logansummers@gmail.com
Who shapes your life and influences your walk of faith? In this week’s episode, Wayne is joined by Caleb Griffith for a thoughtful conversation about friendship, mentorship, and the importance of being intentional about who you invite into your inner circle. Together, they explore how relationships shape character, direction, and spiritual growth.Episode Resources:https://www.browntrailschoolofpreaching.com
In the first episode of the new season, Wayne welcomes his high school best friend, Chris Butler. Together, they explore Chris’s personal journey to faith, the ripple effect of his conversion on his family, and the ongoing work of spiritual transformation that continues long after baptism.Episode Resources:https://roadofredemption.com
One of the greatest challenges of leadership is persuading people to follow. Too often, leaders resort to aggressive or forceful tactics to overcome this difficulty. Yet Scripture warns against such approaches (1 Peter 1:1-4). In this episode, fellow Light Network host Chance Hicks joins the discussion to share practical advice on how to avoid domineering leadership and instead cultivate influence through patience, love, and kindness.
This week Wayne is joined by his good friend and fellow preacher, Lennie Reagan. Together they offer advice and wisdom for young men as they approach marriage. A godly spouse is a blessing from the Lord. But as men, we should treat that blessing as sacred and special. That often begins before we ever say, "I do."
Authentically Adam Season 2, Episode 9 for Wednesday, October 28, 2020 We live “east of Eden” and all of our relationships are affected by the fall of man in that ancient garden. No earthly relationship is more impacted by those rebellious choices than marriage itself. This episode addresses the reality of this truth and offers scriptural […]
Authentically Adam Season 1, Episode 12 for Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Saul, Israel’s first earthly king, was a man unfit for the task. His immaturity and weakness were revealed early on. He was unfinished in his spiritual development and the pressures of leadership revealed his ineptness. Join us on this three-week journey to investigate the downfall […]
Authentically Adam Season 1, Episode 11 for Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Saul, Israel’s first earthly king, was a man unfit for the task. His immaturity and weakness were revealed early on. He was unfinished in his spiritual development and the pressures of leadership revealed his ineptness. Join us on this three-week journey to investigate the downfall […]
Authentically Adam Season 1, Episode 10 for Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Saul, Israel’s first earthly king, was a man unfit for the task. His immaturity and weakness were revealed early on. He was unfinished in his spiritual development and the pressures of leadership revealed his ineptness. Join us on this three-week journey to investigate the downfall […]
Authentically Adam Season 1, Episode 9 for Wednesday, March 4, 2020 There is a common misconception that leadership is all about power. Is that true or could there be more to it? This week’s episode of Authentically Adam explores this question in light of the teachings of 1 Peter. Episode Resources Focal Point Preacher’s Workshop via www.univcofc.org […]
Authentically Adam Season 1, Episode 8 for Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Racism is alive and well in our country and even in some of our churches. We need leaders who will leads us out of the attitudes and dispositions that are in direct violation of the spirit of Christianity and the teachings of Scripture. This is […]
Authentically Adam Season 1, Episode 6 for Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Have you ever felt trapped, stuck, or lost? Have you ever felt you were just going in circles with no real destination or goal in sight? This week’s episode of Authentically Adam addresses that feeling and offers solutions to overcoming it. God intended for life […]
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 20, 2025 In Season 12, Episode 2 of “Authentically Adam,” host Wayne Jones welcomes back Scott to discuss updates on the Elevate Outdoors , including impactful summer trips, leader training, and a memorable mountain baptism. They explore the program’s “solo day,” where participants spend time alone with their […]
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Today’s discussion centers around Isaiah 40:31. Sometimes we can act irrationally in response to immediate and urgent problems. As men, we want to do and to fix. However, sometimes waiting is the right answer. In waiting we can regain focus and God can renew our strength. […]
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 30, 2025 This week Wayne explains the value of loving and befriending those that you lead. Leadership is far more about relationship than it is about authority. As elders, preachers, fathers, and teachers, we need to seek genuine friendship with those we lead. Jesus modeled this for us. […]
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Understandably, Samson is normally an example of what not to do in leadership. In this weeks’s episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne uses Samson in the usual fashion. Specifically, the discussion centers around Judges 15 and the back-and-forth exchanges of retaliation between Samsons and the Philistines. “As […]
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, April 9, 2025 It can be both comforting and unsettling to stand in the shadow of a great leader. It is comforting because you are bilingual on a strong foundation. It is unsettling because exceptions will be high. Great leaders cast a long shadow. Some men are not up […]
Host: Wayne Jones | Released Wednesday, March 26, 2025 In this special episode of Authentically Adam, Wayne interviews Scott Simpson. Scott is involved in a ministry aimed at strengthening teenage and young adults while enjoying God’s beautiful Colorado creation. Get all the info on this great work and how that purpose is directly tied to […]
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great episode
This was a great episode. I catch myself doing all the wrong things.
Thank you for this. I really appreciate this podcast.