The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men
Christian men are in a battle for their lives. Satan will do everything possible to destroy them. The Lion Within Us is a community that provides encouragement to become the leaders God intends us to be. Our main focus lies within three categories: Health (Mental/Physical), Wealth (Careers/Finances) and Self (Husbands/Fathers/Brothers in Christ). By sharpening these areas of our lives, we can find the strength needed to stand firm in our faith and unleash the Lion Within.
Episodes
678 episodes
678. Understanding The Gospel Of John With Chris Scotti
A lot of us say we’re fine, but Scripture tells a different story: we needed rescuing, and God actually did it. We start with Colossians 1:13–14 and sit with the weight of those words, rescued from the authority of darkness and transferred into...
677. Colossians 1:13-14 - Spiritual Kick Off
Four words can rebuild a man from the inside out: rescued, transferred, redeemed, forgiven. We sit in Colossians 1:13-14 and dig into why Paul’s wording is not “churchy language,” but the clearest picture of what God actually does for us when w...
676. Member Spotlight: Brent Roe
Some of the strongest leaders you know are carrying the heaviest weight in silence and that includes pastors. I sit down with my friend Pastor Brent Roe to talk about what happens when you stop trying to “be good,” realize you cannot earn your ...
675. I'm Just A Guy: Raising A Son
Your son is watching more than your rules. He’s watching your rhythms, your reactions, and what you do when life hits hard. We unpack what it means to raise a son with biblical conviction, not cultural noise, starting with the truth of Hebrews ...
674. Hebrews 12:11 - Spiritual Kick Off
Your kid’s tears in the moment can’t be the judge of your parenting. Hebrews 12:11 reminds us that discipline feels painful now, but it produces a harvest later, and that single truth can change how a Christian dad leads his home.
673. Member Spotlight: Mitch Renda
A torn intestine from a jiu jitsu session doesn’t sound like the start of a discipleship lesson, but that’s exactly where Mitch Renda’s story goes. Mitch joins me for a raw member spotlight that moves from early faith formation to a brutal hosp...
672. Cultivate: Growing The Fruit Of The Spirit In Your Everyday Life With Dr. Richard Kannwischer
Most of us want to grow, but we keep grading our faith with the wrong scorecard. Instead of asking how many “Christian things” we did this week, we’re taking a hard look at the question that actually shapes a man’s life: who am I becoming? Past...
671. Proverbs 28:19 - Spiritual Kick Off
Your field is telling the truth, whether you like it or not. We open up Proverbs 28:19 and bring it straight into the real world where Christian men live: your health, your leadership, your habits, your marriage, and your walk with God. When ou...
670. Member Spotlight: Marcus Korth
You can sit in a room full of people and still feel alone as a man. That’s why this conversation hits so hard: Marcus Korth shares how he went from searching for something “missing” to finding steady spiritual growth through scripture-based com...
669. Kinda Christian With Roger Ross
“Kinda Christian” sounds harmless, but it can quietly drain the life out of your faith. If you’ve ever felt that tug of wanting more from God while also holding back to keep control, you’re not alone, and you’re not stuck. We sit down with past...
668. Revelation 21:5 - Spiritual Kick Off
Your past can feel like a courtroom where the sentence never stops getting read. Today we plant our feet in one sharp line of Scripture and let it speak louder than regret: Revelation 21:5, “Behold, I am making all things new.” I talk straight ...
667. Member Spotlight: Dave Watt
Adventure can look like freedom until you realize you’re still carrying the same anxiety, the same control issues, and the same quiet fear that you’re on your own. Chris Grainger sits down with long-time member Dave Watt for a Friday Member Spo...
666. Unleash The Rage Of Negative Emotions With Greg Stewart
Most leadership breakdowns don’t start with a big moral failure, they start with a small, fast reaction. I sit down with counselor and author Dr. Greg Stewart to unpack a simple framework that can change how we lead as Christian men: i3, which ...
665. 2 Timothy 2:2 - Spiritual Kick Off
Sitting on the sidelines feels safe until you realize it is slowly shrinking your faith. We open 2 Timothy 2:2 and let it confront a pattern we see everywhere among Christian men: watching, consuming, and staying “busy” while avoiding real enga...
664. Member Spotlight: Johnny Murphy
What if the thing you’re trying to fight alone is exactly where brotherhood could set you free? We sit down with Johnny Murphy, a husband and father from Arizona whose story moves from a whirlwind Vegas wedding to a quiet, steady walk with Chri...
663. I'm Just A Guy: Who's Angry
Anger can feel like a fire we can’t name—hot, fast, and costly. We open the hood and trace the heat to what’s really going on beneath: fear, pride, insecurity, and the ache of not feeling needed. With Romans 12:21, Ephesians 4, James 1 and 4, a...
662. Romans 12:21 - Spiritual Kick Off
A single verse can flip the script on how we handle anger. Romans 12:21 calls us to overcome evil with good, and this conversation gets practical about what that looks like for men who want to lead with courage, clarity, and conviction. We unpa...
661. Member Spotlight: Andrew Sather
Ever notice how easy it is to deflect when life gets hard? We open with Genesis 3:12 and follow the thread into modern manhood: prayer that actually moves people, Scripture that aims at the exact battle you’re facing, and a brotherhood that ref...
660. I'm The Worst With Nathan Clarkson
What if the thing you fear most—being seen as flawed—is exactly where freedom starts? We sit down with author and filmmaker Nathan Clarkson to talk about his new book, “I’m the Worst,” and why owning our mess isn’t self-hatred but the starting ...
659. Genesis 3:12 - Spiritual Kick Off
What if the most dangerous choice a man makes is the choice to say nothing? We take a hard look at Genesis 3:12 and discover how Adam’s silence and blame set a pattern many of us still follow—at home, in church, and at work. This isn’t finger-p...
658. Member Spotlight: Benjamin Matteson
Ever felt like you’re swinging harder with a dull axe? We open with Ecclesiastes 10:10 and sit down with Benjamin Matteson, a veteran law enforcement officer, to explore how wisdom, mentorship, and brotherhood sharpen a man’s life. From a child...
657. Men Of Iron With Ryan Zook
Ever feel like you’re swinging harder but not getting anywhere? We anchor this conversation in Ecclesiastes 10:10—if the axe is dull, more strength won’t save you—and explore how sharpening through mentorship and discipleship turns effort into ...
656. Ecclesiastes 10:10 - Spiritual Kick Off
Feeling worn out from swinging harder and seeing little change? We unpack the fierce wisdom of Ecclesiastes 10:10—why a dull axe drains your strength and how sharpening your edge turns the same effort into real results. From leadership to marri...
655. Member Spotlight: Mark Mitchell
What do you do when work devours your peace, home feels distant, and your best intentions collapse into anger or silence? Mark Mitchell joins us to share a raw, hopeful journey from buried trauma and box-check faith to a daily walk with God tha...
654. The Road Less Triggered With Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Pressure rises, words sharpen, and suddenly your chest tightens—you’ve left connection and slipped into protection. Dr. Kelly Flanagan joins us to unpack that exact moment and show how a single decision can change the outcome: notice your heart...