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BOOKS
Man in the Mirror 25th Anniversary Edition by Patrick Morley: Identity. Relationships. Money. Integrity. What problems do you face? Men grappling with the pressures of everyday life don't need spiritual fluff---they need real answers, and Morley offers them in this revised and updated edition of his bestseller. Learn how to trade the rat race for the rewards of godly manhood!
Man Up Becoming a Godly Man in an Ungodly World by Jody Burkeen: Jody's self-described "Damascus Road Transformation" led him on a journey to search the scripture to find what he had been missing his whole life, Jesus Christ. In this journey, the Word of God took over in a way he never expected.
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge: God designed men to seek out adventure. But, somewhere between childhood and the struggles of yesterday, most men lose sight of those dreams. Fear not: bestselling author and counselor John Eldredge is here to teach men that there's a better way to live. He unpacks man's search for validation, the need for the development of courage in his soul, and the call to live a life of adventure.
Disciples Are Made Not Born by Walter A. Henrichsen: "Make Disciples." Jesus' command is clear. But what is a disciple? And how are we to "make" them? Based on decades of experience, this book explains and illustrates the process of disciple-making that Jesus taught and modeled. Disciple-making is challenging, to be sure. But as we are faithful to Christ's Great Commission, we'll experience the fulfillment that comes from being faithful to the life mission to which God has called us.
Kingdom Men by Tony Evans: For too long, men have sat on the sideline of life. But God intends for us to get into the game. We’ve been content with mediocre while God calls us to greatness. The path to a better world and a better future for our families and communities begins at our door. We need to take hold of our biblical anointing and become men sold out for the kingdom of God.
Organic Discipleship: Mentoring Others into Spiritual Maturity and Leadership (Revised Edition) by Dennis McCallum and Jessica Lowry: Biblical and practical, this book gets down to the real questions in the disciple making process: How can I avoid discredited authoritarian models for disciple-making? What is the biblical case for making disciples?
The Measure of a Man by Gene A. Getz: True masculinity is not measured by the strength of a man, but by these twenty biblical guidelines drawn from the Apostle Paul's letters to his young protégés Timothy and Titus. Inspiring, encouraging, and practical, this book shows men how they can reach God's standards as fathers, husbands, and mentors to other men.
The Men We Need by Brant Hanson: The world needs real men, real bad. And there are all sorts of conflicting ideas and messages about what a "real man" is (and is not). Is a real man one who hunts, loves sports, grills meat, fixes cars, and climbs mountains? Sure, sometimes. But that's not really the point of being a man and it's not the purpose for which men were made.
The Intentional Father by Jon Tyson: Self-initiation is killing our young men. Without strong mentors, boys are walking alone into a wilderness of conflicting messages about who they should be as men. It's no wonder that our sons are confused about what the world expects from them and what they should expect of themselves.
Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart by Stu Webber: Building upon the "Four Pillars of Manhood" model set forth in his bestseller Tender Warrior, author Stu Weber leads readers in an expanded, in-depth biblical exploration of what it means to be a king, warrior, mentor, and friend. Addressing key circumstances faced by men of all ages and backgrounds, Four Pillars of a Man's Heart focuses on areas of struggle and opportunity faced by husbands, fathers, and single men of all ages and backgrounds.
Surfing for God by Michael John Cusick: Discover how the barrier built by porn addiction can become a bridge to abundant life. Using personal examples, scriptural illustrations, and 20 years of counseling experience, Cusick will help you understand how to break free from the prison of sexual addiction.
WEBSITES
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Pursue God Topics: PursueGOD.org is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you’relooking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Choose from thousands of topics organized into simple categories like life, faith, family, and more. Topics include a short summary video or a full-length podcast episode, along with talking points and discussion questions. And here’s the best part: it’s all Bible-based and completely free!
Pursue God Series: The Pursuit for Men: A 12-topic discipleship track to teach the essentials of Christianity and help you go “full circle” in your pursuit of God.
You Version Devotionals: Get a free Bible for your phone and tablet. Online or offline – Bible App is available any time.
Tecarta Bible: Start discovering and applying God’s Word to your daily life.
Wild at Heart: The world is at war. The human heart is the prize. Check out events, resources, podcasts, blogs and more.
Man in the Mirror: The mission of Man in the Mirror is to equip Christian men around the world to engage in meaningful relationships that change lives and build the kingdom of God.
The Bible Project: BibleProject produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, articles, classes, and educational Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone everywhere.
Men’s Fraternity: Men's Fraternity was designed to help men come together and strengthen each other through weekly sessions that combine biblical teaching and small group interaction. More than just a rally or a Bible study, Men's Fraternity provides men with an encouraging process that teaches them how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ and directed by the Word of God.
Rewired Desire: Helpful resources designed to equip you for the marathon: a long-term lifestyle of worshiping and walking with Jesus, living out the fruit of that intimacy with Him in healthy relationships, a pure heart, a pure mind, and biblical sexuality.
Family Life Today: FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging, and real conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.
Focus on the Family Daily Show: To be led by the Holy Spirit in sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible by nurturing and affirming the God-ordained institution of the family and proclaiming biblical truths worldwide.
The Navigators: The Navigators is a ministry that shares the gospel of Jesus and helps people grow in their relationship with Him through Life-to-Life® discipleship, creating spiritual generations of believers.
Scripture Memory Fellowship: Scripture Memory Fellowship equips believers around the world to memorize Scripture effectively.
PODCAST & RADIO
What Makes a Man and Strategies for Authentic Manhood: Family Life Today with Jeff Kemp
Why do I do What I don’t Want to Do (and Powerful Vices): Family Life Today with Jonathan Pokluda
The Toxic War on Masculinity: Family Life Today with Nancy Pearcey
Additiction – and Our Marriage’s Happily Even After: Family Life Today with Bob and Dannah Gresh
The Men We Need and How to Show up as a Man: Family Life Today with Brant Hanson
VIDEO
Fathered By God Series by Wild at Heart Ministries: Using a men's small group setting, John takes users through the six stages a man goes through as he matures in life and faith, sharing insights and teachings on how each stage can be encouraged and supported. There is a path leading to authentic manhood, cut by men who have gone before us, sons following in the footsteps of their fathers, generation after generation. There are perils along the trail, even disasters—all the more reason to rely on the guidance of a Father who has gone before.