Kindling Fire with Troy Mangum

What does it take to turn boys into capable, grounded men? Jesse Boulden leads ALERT Academy, a 9-month, military-style Christian discipleship and training program for men ages 18–22. ALERT combines hard challenges, mentorship, brotherhood, emergency-response skills, and real responsibility to develop young men ready to lead and serve. In this episode: -Why young men are strugglingwith identity, purpose, fatherlessness, screens, and competing definitions of masculinity. Unique challengs Gen-Z young men are facing. -Why doing hard things in a non-berating environment, taking responsibility, and experiencing brotherhood matter to build confidence into GenZ young men -Why mentorship works vs. self-help program Check out > https://alertacademy.com/

What does it really mean to be a man? Every culture has its own answer. The Greeks celebrated honor and glory. The Romans pursued power, status, and achievement. First-century Judaism carried its own expectations of masculinity. Today, modern culture offers everything from hustle culture to the Manosphere. Then Jesus enters the conversation—and overturns them all. Jesus consistently challenged the world's definition of strength, greatness, and success. His teachings confronted the values of every man’s definition with the challenge unless you change you will NOT enter the kingdom of heaven. In this episode I discuss: * Compare Greek, Roman, and modern Manosphere culture vs. Jesus’ teaching * What is taught about Honor * How to handle shames * Views of Humility * How to achieve glory and immortality * How the twelve disciples had radically different worldviews & how Jesus spoke against their worldviews * What Jesus meant by becoming like a child (Matthew 18:1–4) * The revolutionary nature of biblical humility (Matthew 23:12) Ultimately, Jesus doesn't simply improve our existing ideas of masculinity—He replaces them with an entirely different kingdom. In His kingdom, greatness is found in humility, strength in surrender, leadership in service, and life through self-giving love.

How did Paul learn to be content in every circumstance? Is Godliness just a means to a successful life? In this episode I share how God + nothing is enough to be fulfilled, content & at peace in this life - I share excepts from Phil Vischer’s biography Me, Myself & Bob- on the rise & fall of veggie tales/ big idea productions - I share how God trained Paul in contentment - I share Satan’s ultimate challenge to God re: Job - The secret of rejoicing irrespective of breakthrough from Habakkuk - Discuss the false belief that we need God + other things to be happy & content in life

213. Pursuit of Enough- Family, Homesteading & Craftsmanship- Daniel Arnold by Troy Mangum

JEFF ZAUGG has interviewed over 400 dads on his podcast. He ust released his top dad findings, dad advice and dad wisdom in his book- Dad Awesome - Dad discoveries to activate awesomeness! In this episode you will learn - Top advice for Dad with younger children - Top advice for Dads of teens - Top advice for Dads of adult children - In addition, bonus truths of gaining more capacity as a man through doing hard things vs. subtracting from you life To join the DadAwesome community and pick up your copy of DadAwesome book today go to : https://www.dadawesome.org/