MEN THINKING ABOUT GOD: Recent Episodes

Phil Ridden

Each week, Phil reflects on some aspect of men’s lives, which can help us grow in our Christian faith. Because the things we see and hear and experience every day can help us to reflect on faith and draw us closer to God. https://philridden.com.au/faith

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I want to hurt him, Father, this opponent.

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Am I the man I need to be for those I love?

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How can we stay faithful?

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I'm a parent. Help me. 

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Living with exuberance.

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Her faith inspires my faith.

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My child holds my finger tightly.  

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Do I demand too much of God?

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This little child jumped from the table into my arms. 

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I love watching sport, Father.

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You can’t help who you love, can you? 

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How do we know when infatuation is real love, which will make both of us better people? 

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We sometimes lose perspective over a game. 

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The old man wore his medals proudly, remembering a life of service. How is my service? 

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My Dad left me with tools – for work and for life. 

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How can we manage our anger?

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I sometimes make judgements based on appearance. 

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I missed out on the promotion, Father. What now?

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We are always connected to God. 

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Will God take care of my future?

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Faith cannot be argued logically, because God's love for us defies logic. 

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Why are we so obsessed with alcohol?

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These old hands have lived, scarred by life. 

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Everything has purpose when we see it as serving God.

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Is steak a man’s food? Can I handle the meat of faith?

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Jesus was a man, a real man, a man for all. Am I yet a man?

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We talk too much and listen too little.   

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Jesus was a tradie. I, too, like working with my hands. 

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We men feel shame. How can we deal with it? 
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Why do we men make such a big deal of simple stuff?
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We men love to take risks with our health and safety, for no particular reason. What do we risk for God?

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What is hell? Is it being alone without God?
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Why did shepherds feature in the Christmas story - men who lived outdoors, fought wild animals, ate meat and rarely washed. Was it so that we ordinary men would know that God was thinking about us?
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The double bed is a place we can be close, no matter what has gone before. Can we find a place where we can be close to God, no matter what has gone before? 

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I am his father figure. Is he seeing in me the things I want him to see, or the things I’d rather he didn’t see?

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We say so much with our hands, but it all folds together when we fold our hands and pray.

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I miss my baby when we're not together. Does God miss me when I move away? 

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Sometimes, our kids just want to be with us. Sometimes, it’s good to just be with God. 

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Sometimes, our kids just stare at us. What are they thinking?

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I am thankful to be a Dad and a Grandad.  https://www.philridden.com.au/product-page/reflections-on-faith-inspired-by-men-paperback

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My parents are ageing. So am I! 
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I've met someone. How can I know if it's 'right'?
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The best thing I can do for my daughter is to love her mother.  
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We sometimes fail to communicate - with one another and with God.  https://www.philridden.com.au/product-page/reflections-on-faith-inspired-by-men-ebook

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My little girl asks a lot of me - and I don't mind.
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My son thinks of me as his hero. Can I live up to that? 
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How can we enjoy driving, yet slow down?  Buy the book at https://philridden.com.au/faith

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Can God focus my competitive streak?  Buy the book at https://philridden.com.au/faith

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How can men be the best that God created them to be?   Buy the book at https://philridden.com.au/faith

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How can a man like me serve God?

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What do men pressure me to conform, Father?

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We looked at the moon together, Father, my little one and I ...

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I want to hurt him, Father, this opponent ...

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I love watching sport, Father ...

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I wish I was smarter, Father ...

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What happened to hope, Father? 

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I failed to love him, Father, as you love ...

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I want to be honest with you, Father ...

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I am awed by Jesus, Father ...