Harry Truman once said, "Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers." Join Steve and Matt as they talk about not only why you should read, but what they've been reading lately, too. They talk about what they've been reading to grow their faith, but also to just enjoy reading!

Books mentioned in this episode:

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Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

The Scots-Irish in the Hills of Tennessee by Billy Kennedy

The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough

John Adams by David McCullough

Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson

The God of the Garden by Andrew Peterson

Holy Helps for a Godly Life by Richard Rogers

Triumphing Over Sinful Fear by John Flavel

Comfort and Holiness with Christ’s Priestly Work By William Bridge

Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

Daily Doctrine: A One Year Guide to Systematic Theology by Kevin DeYoung

Have you ever heard someone say something along the lines of, "Suck it up, Buttercup. Real men don't cry." Yeah, try saying that to King David! Today the guys talk about Biblical manliness and the fact that real men do cry.

Intro: Wes Cepin

Outro: Matt Coleman

After talking about what it means to be a man, the guys unpack it a little further and dive into 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 and Ephesians 5:25. We often like to get to the "Wives submit to your husbands" part in Ephesians 5:22, but neglect the "Husbands love your wives as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her." Real manliness is taking care of your family, being your wife's biggest fan, and loving Jesus above all else.

Intro: Wes Cepin

Outro: Matt Coleman

Over the next three episodes, the guys take a look at what it means to be a man according to the scriptures. Steve and Matt unpack 1 Corinthians 13:11 and what it means to be a man. Matt also mentions the book The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson.

Intro: Wes Cepin

Outro: Matt Coleman

Youth ministers sometimes get classified as glorified babysitters with games and pizza. While that isn't true AT ALL, there is a time and place for games. Join Steve and Matt as they talk about "Playing with Purpose." They give some practical advice, and even give some examples of games they've used over the years. Drop us an email at info@wewerethinking.org and tell us what games have made an impact in your youth ministry!

Intro Music - Wes Cepin

Outro Music - Matt Coleman

What legacy will you leave? How will you be remembered? Join Steve and Matt as they encourage you to, once again, "Start with the end in mind" when it comes to how you live your life. Remember, you have to start now to leave the legacy you want. The guys talk about an exercise to try to think about where you're heading.

Intro Music - Wes Cepin

Outro Music - Matt Coleman

Steve once came across a phrase that he just couldn't shake. It was, "At it's core, Christianity is a counter-cultural, revolutionary movement." Today, the guys talk about what a revolution is, how Christianity is a revolution, and what that means for us in our personal walk today.

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Opening Music - Wes Cepin

Closing Music - Matt Coleman

Do you ever find yourself making New Year's Resolutions every year, only to break them within the first few weeks? Do you get tired of that? Join the guys as they encourage you not to make a new resolution, but to change your mindset in how to focus in the new year when it comes to your walk with Christ.

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Opening Music- Wes Cepin

Closing Music - Matt Coleman