Nancy Pearcey is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in The Economist as “America’s pre-eminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, First Things, Human Events, American Thinker, Daily Caller, The Federalist, CNSNews, and Fox News. She has ap…

John F. Kennedy famously said these words: "And so my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country." Chris sits down with Pastor Tim Dunn of Graceway Church in Kansas City. And asks a similar question " Ask not what your Church can do for you, but what can you do for your church?" Betterman is spo…

Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He’s appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He’s a Christian speaker often at parenting and men’s events. …

Christians struggling with porn use often live in denial. Porn users often minimize, rationalize and even compartmentalize their struggle. They have learned to lie to themselves and others. But a person cannot break free from porn until they admit that they have a problem. Adam is joined by Freedom Fight founder Ted Shimer as he shares how you can …

Your two words of the day. Prepare yourself for an in-depth lesson on these two words and how the church views these ideas about marriage and the roles of Man and Women. Buckle up for big words, but better understanding of Complementarianism and Egalitarianism. Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social me…

Chris shares with Adam on what a Cornerstone and Capstone marriage are. Like most of you this is the first time you’ve heard these terms about marriage. Is your marriage a Cornerstone or Capstone? Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social media as a small portion of every sale will help support Betterman.…

Adam and Chris are back, with an interesting question, why do people follow bad leaders. In our culture today it seems like we hear more and more about bad leaders than the good ones. But what is so attractive about these bad leaders? Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social media as a small portion of e…

Guys are fascinated with growth. Starting as youngsters, we dream about growing up. When we get to our teenage years, we want to grow strong. As we move into our adult years, we want to grow wise. The process of growing up, growing strong, and growing wise all seem pretty straight-forward. What if a man wants to grow spiritually? How does that work…

We open up the Archives and share that the 20s are not a throwaway decade for a man. Typically, during this decade, he will make some of the most important decisions of his life. This decade is not a dress rehearsal; it counts. On this episode, former NFL Linebacker & Navy Seal Clint Bruce gives men in their 20s a unique way to think about this cri…

We open up the Archives and share an episode every man needs to hear. Brant Hansen, author of Unoffendable, joins Adam to discuss his new book, The Men We Need: God's Purpose for the Manly Man, the Avid Indoorsman, or Any Man Willing to Show Up. Brant, through his vulnerability and signature humor, explains the six decisions that will set men apart…

We open up the Archives of the Podcast to share some crucial episodes that some of you haven't heard. In this episode, Jonathan "JP" Pokluda opens up God's word and talks about how serious temptation can be in the life of a man. You'll find hope knowing that God is aware of the temptation we all face and He provides the help we need. Betterman is s…

Adam and Chris continue their conversation about The State of Manhood. Similar to the state of the union address, Betterman in Partnership with Gospel Family Ministries has created a State of Manhood address. Chris shares some of their findings of Men in the Church. Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your soci…

Adam and Chris talk about the publication coming up from Betterman. Similar to the state of the union address, Betterman in partnership with Gospel Family Ministries will address the state of manhood. Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social media as a small portion of every sale will help support Better…

Adam and Chris continue their conversation about the upcoming series Defined: A Betterman Improves God's World. This week they dive into another C, His Children. Children are a blessing from God, Chris talks about the importance of blessing your Children. Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social media as…

Adam and Chris talk about the upcoming curriculum A BetterMan Betters God's World. Centered around one of the 5 C's the Church. Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social media as a small portion of every sale will help support Betterman. Betterman Drive Sign up for the Betterman Daily Devotional: Betterma…

Adam and Chris talk about Jesus' Return. Betterman is sponsored by Aroga Drive, follow the link below and share on your social media as a small portion of every sale will help support Betterman. Betterman Drive Sign up for the Betterman Daily Devotional: Betterman Daily Devotional Betterman is Helping Men Win…

How do we receive our manhood? How do we focus on our identity rather than our image? Jeff Kemp covers these questions and more as we talk through ideas from his book, Receive.Av BetterMan

We all know that our work matters but how do we believe it? How do we work from a place of meaning? 'The Spiritual Art of Business', covers what it means to find meaning in work. Barry comes from a corporate finance background and now helps people figure out the mystery between meaning and work. Barry: https://www.barrylrowan.com/ Book: https://www…

There is no better day than today for action. Passivity promises the hope of tomorrow without action. We need to reject the easy and embrace the hard meaningful tasks, conversations, and journeys.Av BetterMan

Who is over you, under you, beside you, in front or behind you? Who is against you? These are the relationships that will shape your life. Choose wisdom in who you put in these places and how you interact with these relationships.Av BetterMan

We all know there is a problem with the Church. We all know that men are stereotypically less involved, less interested, and more apt to leave the church. So what is the fix? Listen in. It is more simple than you might think.Av BetterMan

Colonel Matt Brannen shares his experience keeping the promise of bringing men and women home from various wars throughout history. Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here.Av BetterMan

We as men should train our mentality and physicality recognizing these impact our spirituality. God created us to be physical mental and spiritual. We cannot separate our wiring so let us train every area to His Glory. Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here.Av BetterMan

What we have is not ultimately ours. How do we steward what God chooses to give us? Our gifts, time and talent are all to be used to the Goly of God. Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here.Av BetterMan

We often talk about God's word and the need to meditate on it. Today we are making space as you listen to do just that. Don't miss the opportunity to listen to His word and reflect on what He has for you!Av BetterMan

The work you are doing right now is meaningful. Don't wait till you are out of college, promoted, making a certain amount, or owning a certain title to believe that what you do matters. Aligning our view of work to God's view allows us to creatively express God's design. Competency and mastery in our craft is often an effective way to influence oth…

When tragedy strikes, what do you do? When danger threatens, where do you look? God asks us to be faithful with the next step and trust him. Let's listen, as Darin shares his story on 9/11 and how he saw God's goodness and protection on that terrible day.Av BetterMan

What do we hear about ourselves? The culture pounds us with unhelpful views of ourselves. What if we believed what God says about us? What does He say? Listen in! Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here.Av BetterMan

There is a generational gap in the Church. How do we fix it? What is our next step? Men, we must pursue cross-generational relationships!Av BetterMan

We need to initiate conversations with kids about the dangers of pornography. Kristen's new book 'Good Pictures Bad Pictures' and her organization, Defend Young Minds, provide comfortable yet insightful resources for adults, especially parents, to engage children. Website/Books: www.defendyoungminds.com/books Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Defe…

There is a battle for your attention? Are you passive or active in your selection of what you spend time with? What happens internally when we decide to give our attention to something? Your heart follows your time. A. W. Tozer questions: 1. What do I want the most? 2. What do I think about the most? 3. Where do I use my money? 4. What do I do with…

What does it look like to do the right thing, but experience opposition and personal attacks? Marvin talks about his upbringing and challenging experience launching the Watermark South Dallas campus as lead pastor. Despite his difficult experience, Marvin has forged a strong community that he heavily depends on and is essential to be able to keep g…

Is it possible to reconcile theology, reality, and suffering? Life experiences can change our lives drastically but also create an opportunity to know God deeper and grow in our faith. No matter the doubts, frustrations, or emotions, his promises remain the same; we can bring anything and everything to God and He will use that for our good.…

Aaron Born is part of the Senior Leadership Team of Victory Church in Atlanta, Georgia. As a leader of the local house church movement, Aaron shares his perspective as to what men are doing great in, how we could improve, and how the generational shift is affecting the church's approach to reaching the lost. From growing up in a Christian home, to …

The last episode was about receiving hype. This episode is about receiving unwarranted hate/discouragement. What strategies can we take to not let hate discourage us? Don't assume their motives, pray for your detractors often, and recognize that some of the pain they're transferring is coming from an unresolved place of hurt. When it comes to feedb…

How easy it it to let things go to our head and puff us up! How can we look more like Jesus. Truly God yet he lived like a man with no reputation. Like Christ we should avoid letting flattery get to our head or hate get to our heart. Listen in and learn with us on how to redirect praise, increase in humility and keep the big picture constantly on o…

Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here. Let's talk about the biblical definition of manhood and the church's role in men's lives. Get back to the basics and enjoy the reality that God has given us: it is a gift to be a man made in His image.Av BetterMan

Donate to further the movement of Christ-centered masculinity here. Deepen your understanding of the gospel by diving deeper into what sin actually is.Av BetterMan

Discover the transformative power of deepening your relationship with God and others in our with Nathan Wagnon and Duke Rivard from the Eden Project. We dive into confronting and correcting false narratives about God while promoting experiential and relational knowledge of God's love as a foundation for a more connected life.…

Sponsor: The Robert Lewis Podcast What if the everyday temptations we face are causing us to stray further from the path of righteousness? When we discuss the allure of lustful thoughts and adultery, we aren't simply theorizing, but sharing real-life experiences. We share an encounter involving meeting Steve Ferrara's widow and the struggle faced w…

Sponsor: The Robert Lewis Podcast Take us up on our offer and email us! charper@betterman.com What is God's best for us in dating? More men in the 18-44 years bracket have cohabitated than have tied the knot. This paradigm shift from marriage to cohabitation is influenced by several factors, including high housing costs, income issues, and society'…

Growing in knowledge and practice is part of the process of developing our faith as Christians.Av BetterMan

Have you ever wondered about the impact of pornography on our lives and how it affects our brains? Join us for a revealing conversation with Sam Black, the Director of Life Change Education at Covenant Eyes, as we explore ways people overcome or avoid pornography addiction altogether. With his background as a former journalist and author of two boo…

Sin doesn't just magically appear. There is a blueprint our enemy uses to destroy your soul. Learn to recognize the strategies used by the enemy and how to actively combat temptation.Av BetterMan

What do you want more than anything else? What joy, hope or excitement comes to mind? Lets think about this in the context of fighting sin and learning how to lean into the God given nature of craving.Av BetterMan

Follow the model of Jesus and gain access to His strength. He has given us the discipline of withdrawing to recharge and quiet our hearts. Hardly anything else reveals so well the fear and uncertainty among men as the length to which they will go to hide their true selves from each other and even from their own eyes. ~ A.W. Tozer 1. What do I want …

Often experienced and seldom discussed we have an introductory discussion on the complicated topic of Church hurt.Av BetterMan

What is a bad question to ask in the middle of the storm? Why do we all ask it? Listen in, remind yourself of what is true and be encouraged.Av BetterMan

Just when we get past one hurdle, another one pops up. What do we do in a world of endless hardship? Listen in and be encouraged!Av BetterMan

The topic of sexuality is increasingly difficult, tense and urgent in our culture. Learn how to think clearly and simply about God's best for all of us as Dr. Yuan shares his story of grace and thoughtfulness around biblical sexuality. Visit holysexuality.com to learn more about Dr. Yuan's teaching on this topic.…