What does it mean to be a man? The answer to this question is as important as it’s ever been. But in a post-truth culture, the answer is muddier than ever. Giving our young men and women a clear vision for manhood will ground them and give them purpose in a constant shifting culture. Today’s podcast does exactly that. Starting with a simple definition to train our small children, I expand with Robert Lewis’ definition of a REAL Man to help guide our sons and daughters as they approach adulthood.

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Courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is choosing to walk forward even in the presence of fear.
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Show Highlights * Why this topic is so important for your daughters as well as your sons * Helping your children recognize the difference between a boy and adult * Why we miss true cultural Rites of Passage and how your church can create one * Rites of Passages for young men around the world * Our Church’s 4 Part Rite of Passage + A special family trip + A special family dinner + A special gift + A church dinner with public affirmation and prayer * A simple manhood definition: “You’re a man. That means God made you strong to take care of others.” * Rejecting Passivity * Expecting God’s Greater Reward * Accepting Responsibility * Leading Courageously

Resources Mentioned Cultural Rites of Passage around the world

Failure to Launch

Men’s Fraternity by Robert Lewis

Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis

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