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QuadSquad: Building Brotherhood
QuadSquad, as we call ourselves, is a group of men born out of shared life circumstances and common needs. Chief among those needs? Help sustaining deep friendships. Here are four keys to building brotherhood that we’re trying out, and you can, too!
Better Conversations (Part 2 of 2)
This week, we’re sharing tips on how to open the door to better conversations with other men, even when you feel awkward or unsure. Why does it matter? They’re the building blocks of better friendships that make us stronger, happier, and more like Christ.
Better Male Friendships (Part 1 of 2)
Male friendships with depth and richness are powerful. We see it in the gospels, in Acts, and in the transformation stories we hear every day. Yet, too few of us have that kind of friendship ourselves. Here’s the key to unlocking better male friendships.
The Dawn of a New Day
Thomas Fuller wrote, “The darkness is at its deepest just before the sunrise.” Statistically, it’s hard to argue that it’s been a long, dark night for the American church. But we believe we’re on the cusp of a new day, and every one of us has a role to play.
When Things Aren’t Going Well: A Christmas Devotional
Christmas is often a time when the festivity of the season stands in stark contrast to the way we may be feeling. Imagine how Joseph felt! A pregnant fiancée and a long road trip, only to find no place to stay. But God is faithful—to Joseph and to us.
Making New Disciples
Many of the men not in church aren’t so much angry at the church as they are apathetic. It doesn’t feel relevant to their lives. If we want to be engaged in making new disciples, we have to overcome that apathy by prioritizing this deeply felt need.
All Things New: From Pain to Purpose
This week, Area Director Steve Basht shares what his men’s ministry journey has in common with Hair Club for Men; the advice he refuses to give; and how God makes all things new—using even the ugliest parts of our stories for His amazing story.
Thanksgiving in Our Weakness
As we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, we recognize not everyone is leaping into the holidays with strength and good cheer. Some of us are limping. What does it mean, then, when Paul says God’s power is made perfect in weakness?
Dealing With Guilt
What keeps some Christian men from living vibrant lives in Christ? In our experience, many feel weighed down by unconfessed sin and guilt. Freedom and peace elude them. Yet, there is purpose to guilt. Here are three practical steps for dealing with guilt.
Dealing With Anger
We often hear that men lack emotion. In our years of experience working with men, nothing could be farther from the truth. There ARE, however, things we can do to be emotionally healthier, and they are intricately connected to dealing with anger.
Boldly Growing: Awareness, Ownership, HOPE
As I reflect on the past two months of launching the beta test for Spiritual Fathers, what I’ve observed has me dreaming about what God is going to do through Christian men who are boldly growing in awareness, ownership, and hope—and how it impacts us all.
Spiritual Cardiology
Many men have heart problems of a spiritual nature. In some cases, it’s slow-progressing disease, while for others, the need for heart surgery is urgent. In my 20s, I was one of these men who desperately needed the core affections of his heart changed.