Guest Greg Hall explains why today’s concept of biblical rest . . . isn’t working. Our numerous discussions about “which day” and “how” the seventh-day sabbath should be observed have distracted, confused, and caused apathy within an entire generation of believers. But biblical rest is dramatically different than most suppose.

Greg is the author of the book Rethinking Rest: Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn’t Working.  He is husband to his high-school sweetheart and father of two “twenty-something” young men. He’s been an adjunct Bible professor at George Fox University, Corban University, and Reach Training Institute. Hear him on the Rethinking Scripture Podcast.

Guest Greg Hall explains why today’s concept of biblical rest . . . isn’t working. Our numerous discussions about “which day” and “how” the seventh-day sabbath should be observed have distracted, confused, and caused apathy within an entire generation of believers. But biblical rest is dramatically different than most suppose.

Greg is the author of the book Rethinking Rest: Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn’t Working.  He is husband to his high-school sweetheart and father of two “twenty-something” young men. He’s been an adjunct Bible professor at George Fox University, Corban University, and Reach Training Institute. Hear him on the Rethinking Scripture Podcast.

Guest Greg Hall explains why today’s concept of biblical rest . . . isn’t working. Our numerous discussions about “which day” and “how” the seventh-day sabbath should be observed have distracted, confused, and caused apathy within an entire generation of believers. But biblical rest is dramatically different than most suppose.

Greg is the author of the book Rethinking Rest: Why Our Approach to Sabbath Isn’t Working.  He is husband to his high-school sweetheart and father of two “twenty-something” young men. He’s been an adjunct Bible professor at George Fox University, Corban University, and Reach Training Institute. Hear him on the Rethinking Scripture Podcast.

In the second half of our conversation with Rob Kowalski, he explains what CityFam is and why it works. He then discusses the “Go Method” of evangelism, which is having a tremendous effect on churches around the country. This method doubled his own church’s weekly attendance.

Raised by a mother who was 15 when she gave birth to him, Rob had a childhood of poverty and want. With no strong male role model in the picture, he taught himself how to “be a man” and eventually became the most sought after male stripper in his hometown of Baltimore. At 25, he became a nightclub promoter and took over the nightlife in Charm City. His life looked like something out of a movie: sex, drugs, and alcohol. He was, literally, the life of the party. But he was empty. Lost. With severe addictions. 

Then he had a radical encounter with Jesus that transformed his life and turned his mess into his message. Now Rob is considered an authority on sex, waiting for the right person, and overcoming loneliness in life. Learn more with Rob’s book (Why Waiting Works: How Fast Sex Prevents us from Finding True Love and Long Term Happiness), at RobKowalski.com, through the Waiting Works Facebook Community, on YouTube, and with The Kowalski Analysis Podcast.

In the first half of our conversation with Rob Kowalski, he shares how God transformed him from a stripper and promoter to an expert on and advocate for abstinence, and why he founded CityFam to give singles a place to find real relationships.

Raised by a mother who was 15 when she gave birth to him, Rob had a childhood of poverty and want. With no strong male role model in the picture, he taught himself how to “be a man” and eventually became the most sought after male stripper in his hometown of Baltimore. At 25, he became a nightclub promoter and took over the nightlife in Charm City. His life looked like something out of a movie: sex, drugs, and alcohol. He was, literally, the life of the party. But he was empty. Lost. With severe addictions. 

Then he had a radical encounter with Jesus that transformed his life and turned his mess into his message. Now Rob is considered an authority on sex, waiting for the right person, and overcoming loneliness in life. Learn more with Rob’s book (Why Waiting Works: How Fast Sex Prevents us from Finding True Love and Long Term Happiness), at RobKowalski.com, through the Waiting Works Facebook Community, on YouTube, and with The Kowalski Analysis Podcast.

This is Part 2 of our interview with Jared, where he explains what the “brass knuckles” on his church’s crest is all about. Jared also goes into further detail about how his church has been designed for men . . . and why many more women are now following them there.

Jared is the preaching minister at Fellowship Regional Church in Iola, KS. He is also the host of a long-form interview podcast show called The Homilist, which explores the various aspects of preaching. Resources mentioned: PrairieHome.org, GarrisonKeillor.com, Trophic Cascade, How Wolves Saved Yellowstone

Pastor Jared Ellis speaks with us about how he “rebranded” his church to be a church specifically designed for men. It is an amazing story. Jared also shares with us his fence post story of how God led him, a reluctant pastor, into ministry by helping him find his unique contribution to the kingdom.

Jared is the preaching minister at Fellowship Regional Church in Iola, KS. He is also the host of a long-form interview podcast show called The Homilist, which explores the various aspects of preaching. Resources mentioned: PrairieHome.org, GarrisonKeillor.com, Trophic Cascade, How Wolves Saved Yellowstone

If our children are to be apprentices of Jesus, then they cannot continue to use technology as they are. Technology preys on certain parts of the brain, especially at a young age, and interferes with the development of the relational devices required for true heart connection with one’s family and peers.

Guest Daniel Sih explains why and how technology affects us, the lasting repercussions of too much tech use, how to limit screen time after having allowed too much, and what kind of tech use is beneficial and what isn’t. His insight sheds light on how to bring our children back to themselves, their humanity, and God.

Highlights include why Daniel decided to move from pastor to businessman, the difference between your “downstairs brain” and your “upstairs brain,” the emergence of increased neurodiversity in children due to technology, principles of leaning forward and back and near and far work, how to limit your child’s screen time in a lasting way, the humanity we lose through tech addiction, and how ordinary and mundane experiences shape our lives

Daniel, who lives in Tasmania with his wife and children, is a productivity consultant, professional speaker, and award-winning author of Spacemaker and Raising Tech-Healthy Humans. He is passionate about changing the way we interact with the digital world in life and work. Learn more, and connect with him, at his website.

God created man from the ground, therefore it’s no surprise that many men feel a deep inner connection to the wilderness. That’s one reason Michael Batenburg is giving men (and women) a beautiful, comfortable environment to connect and be vulnerable through Back2Basics Adventures, his outdoor ministry.

Back2Basics Adventures takes people on adventures all around the world, but the ministry recently built a permanent location in Tennessee called Feather Ridge. Michael details all the amazing features of this new location, including its scenic surroundings and activities.

Everyone gets busy with life’s distractions, but sometimes all you need is a break to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. So, tune in to learn how nature and outdoor adventure can uplift you in your faith journey!

Highlights include Back2Basics Adventures’s new location in Tennessee, adventuring on trips all around the world, the significance of Back2Basics Adventures for men and their faith, technology as a crutch and distraction, how Michael’s program can play a role in discipleship, and keeping the positivity from a “mountaintop experience” in everyday life.

Building relationships is key to finding success and fulfillment in life. Failures are inevitable, but being open with others about your experiences and showing vulnerability will take you down a path of greater connectedness.

Guest Alex Giannetti, realtor agent and self-proclaimed introvert, is forging connections as president of Christian Business Partners. In this episode, he shares his journey of faith, how he has learned from his mistakes, his HANGS method of getting to know people, and how that has helped him grow Christian Business Partners, even during a life-changing pandemic. He also tells inspiring stories of resilience and faith in God’s plan, as well as the power of living altruistically.

Highlights include how Alex came to Christ, getting involved in real estate and the market crash, merging career and faith through Christian Business Partners, the pandemic’s effect and taking over the ministry, building connections with people through the Holy Spirit, how Alex and his wife recovered financially and became debt-free, and the HANGS method.

Connect with Alex Giannetti: website, LinkedIn