Surrendered Strength Radio: Recent Episodes
Nilan Lansing
You have accepted Jesus as your Lord, now what?
As men of Christ we are called to live to a higher standard which God has given us through His word, the Bible.
The Mission: Teach men of God how to live in this world while honoring and glorifying God.
The Vision: All men will use their skills and abilities to honor and glorify God as living sacrifices.
"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies bas a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:1-2)
What if the reason you're struggling to hear God isn't because He's silent—but because you're still hiding? In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Podcast, we talk about something many Christian men wrestle with: wanting direction from God while struggling to have an honest conversation with Him. For years, I thought I needed to clean myself up before coming to God. Clean up my thoughts. Choose the right words. Control my emotions. Say the "right" prayer. But God doesn't need the polished version of you. He wants the real you. The frustrated you. The angry you. The confused you. The hurting you. The man who doesn't understand what God is doing but is willing to show up and tell Him the truth. God already knows what's happening in your heart. The question is whether you're willing to stop hiding and bring it to Him. Because surrender requires trust—and trust requires honest communication. In this episode, we talk about: Why men struggle to hear God while avoiding honest conversations with Him The lie that we need to "clean ourselves up" before approaching God What changed when I stopped giving God the polished version of myself Why frustration, anger, and confusion can be brought honestly before God The connection between communication, trust, and surrender Why transformation begins when we stop hiding You don't have to impress God with your prayers. Speak honestly. Be real. Be raw. Tell Him where you actually are. Then trust Him with what you've been carrying. "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act." — Psalm 37:5
In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Podcast, I share a struggle I've wrestled with for a long time: not knowing how to tell my testimony. For years, I believed God was working in my life, but I couldn't clearly explain what He was doing. It wasn't until someone asked me a simple question—"What have you seen God do in your life?"—that I finally began to see my story of surrender unfold. I also share a conversation I had with a young man while working security at our county fair. As he wrestled with fear and uncertainty about asking a girl out, I was reminded that faith isn't about controlling the outcome—it's about surrendering the outcome to God and choosing obedience anyway. Too often, we mistake waiting on God for doing nothing. But biblical faith isn't passive. Faith moves. Faith obeys. Faith acts. Your testimony isn't just found in what God has already done—it's written every time you choose to trust Him enough to take the next faithful step. In this episode, I challenge you to ask yourself: What has God done in your life? Am I acting on my faith, or simply believing? Am I living by faith... or by fear? Because when we act in faith, God uses our story to point others to Jesus. And someone may be waiting to hear the testimony only you can tell.
In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Podcast, I share a personal battle I had this morning—questioning what God is doing in my life and wondering why it can feel like the same struggles keep repeating. While reading Psalm 37:1-8, verse 5 stopped me: "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act." Those words forced me to ask a difficult question: Am I truly committed to trusting God, or am I just saying I trust Him? There is a difference between declaring commitment and living committed. I've struggled with this personally— saying I was committed to God, growth, discipline, and change, but my actions didn't always reflect my words. In this episode, we explore what it means to truly surrender our plans, trust God in the waiting, and commit our ways to Him even when we don't understand the process. The question I challenge every listener with is: What are you committed to—and does your life prove it? Because commitment isn't revealed by what we say when things are easy. Commitment is revealed by what we do when faith requires us to trust God before we see the outcome. "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him, and He will act." — Psalm 37:5
Your need to control the outcome may be the very thing keeping you from the outcome God intends for you. In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Podcast, Nilan Lansing shares how surrender — not striving — is the path to the life you truly desire. Through personal stories about dating, marriage, career transitions, and spiritual growth, Nilan reveals how letting go of control opened doors he could never have forced on his own. From meeting his wife after surrendering his plans, to unexpected career opportunities that came only after releasing his grip, this episode is a reminder that God's timing, purpose, and plan are always better than ours. You'll hear how surrender brings freedom, peace, and joy, and how Psalm 28:7 anchors the truth that "when my heart trusts in Him, I am helped." If you're facing a challenge, this episode will encourage you to use it as an opportunity to trust God more deeply and allow Him to shape the outcome. For men seeking accountability, brotherhood, and spiritual growth, Nilan also shares how the Strong Disciples Brotherhood is helping men rebuild their lives on the foundation of Christ. Free 7-Day Rebuild Challenge
This past week was a challenging week for me. It seemed as though I couldn't get anything right. I was frustrated, angry, exhausted, and felt helpless at times. Looking back I realized that the challenges I was facing weren't the real challenges. I know every day will have its challenges and troubles. The real challenge was because I forgot about the battle you and I are facing. The enemy is always trying to use every worldly challenge to steal, kill and destroy your joy and your life. This was my week. And, he almost won. But he didn't. He won't claim victory over you either if you can remember this. The problem isn't your wife, kids, parents, friends, or your job, income, retirement or investments. The enemy is just trying to trick you into believing they are the problem. The problem is your focus. Fix your eyes on Jesus. This may not make it easier right away but it will make it better. And you will find victory in Him!
You know the feeling. An unsettling feeling in your heart, the faint whisper, calling you out. "You were made for more." It's not a condemning feeling or voice. It's convicting. It's God calling you into your purpose. Some will bury it with sports, porn, alcohol, drugs or a combination of all them. Some will simple learn to ignore and hide from it. These only lead to shame, guilt, depression and a slow agonizing death of your soul. IT'S TIME TO WAKE AND LISTEN!!! You know you were made for more, something greater than working for a paycheck and accumulating stuff. You have a purpose. Every trial and tribulation has been another call for you to WAKE UP and ANSWER THE CALL! Only then will you expereince your life's purpose. Only then will you find peace, joy and abundance. Only then will you be walking by faith with God. Men, it's time! DM me at Surrendered Strength on Instagram to join other men Answering the Call! #men #christian #discipline #faith #leadership #purpose #divinemasculinity #biblicalmasculinity #wakeup
You have been living from a spirit of fear, doubt and shame. Why? This is not the Holy Spirit which God has given you. God gave you a spirit of Power, Love and Self Control. Do you feel your life anything but powerful, filled with love and you have any self control? This isn't the life you want. This isn't the life God wants for you. It's time to experience life of power and abundance through God's spirit! If you are struggling in your faith reach out to Nilan on Instagram at Surrendered Strength counsel or coaching.
You have been called. You have already accepted the initial call to surrender. Why are you scared to take the next step. You know God is calling you into something else, something more. But you are too busy running, hiding and suppressing the call. I lived this miserable life for years. Until I realized the truth. I was hiding, running and suppressing. I told myself and others I was a Christian. I even thought I was doing what I was "supposed" to do. But I was just doing what others wanted me to do instead of answering God's call. Are you done talking the talk? Are you ready to walk the walk? Be sure to follow Surrendered Strength on Instagram and YouTube. #fieldofdreams #kevincostner #faith #God #truth #Christian #men #masculinity# #surrender #ifyoubuildit
God has been opening me up and showing me some truth about how I have been living. It's not pretty. I have been shown some pretty dark truths. Recently, I have been realizing I have spent most of my Christian life living in fear. Are you living in fear also? The Bible tells us to live by faith. I told myself I was living by faith. It was a lie! I wanted to believe it but deep down I knew the truth. Fear was winning the battle. Learn how the Holy Spirit finally broke through to me in this episode. Be sure to follow Surrendered Strength on Instagram and YouTube.
Are you serving at your home but feeling like your wife and kids aren't following you? As men who are called to serve and lead this can be frustrated because you feel as though you are doing all the right things. You work to provide. You work to protect. You help out around your home; with kids, dishes, laundry, etc. But it never seems enough. You have become a servant not a leader. You are called to be a servant leader but you have neglected the leader role and have simply become a servant. No, one follows servants. Servant Leaders, yes! You must become a leader again.
There is a subtle difference in how we approach God with prayer and request. One approach is of Trust. The other is of Testing. One is good and one not so good. How are you approaching God? Listen or Watch to learn! Daily Planner: https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Glorify-Planner-Surrendered-Strength/ Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
Your Attitude is the Problem! What three things may be keeping your from achieving your goals, growing in your business, relationships and your life? Control, Pride and Focus. Are these things holding you back? Listen or Watch to learn! Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
We have all experienced pain and hurt from someone due to the sins of another. Terrible, right? But there is a greater sin. Not forgiving those who sin against us. Listen or Watch to learn! Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
Part 2: What to do when you are in the fire! Christianity is not a walk in the park and it's certainly not sunshine and rainbows. We are called to a higher standard of living. This typically feels like we are being forged in a fire. Having the heat turned up and being pounded on constantly. But, God offers us a way through every challenge and a hope for every trial we face! Listen or Watch to learn! Daily Planner: https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Glorify-Planner-Surrendered-Strength/dp/B0CS3F23Q4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3PW49TAZ3JVLI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uBYx-nkjPPfIH8dBBVOgxYngya7DIjnNfyQS6teiOO6uBVRDocTs1f_jLiMbdc6bBDcaSGULfFNvjTDB6BZdee4BaNcFDBOQVL-F3I5_FdfuLYYVFC4leEMKFzoQwWPnT3R2fc55ICYCksTgIclOAG2kXij_WXHWQ-2sa-n9YjoTvMK_xk2zjW7iyR2nVe5bnheqjTJFrE6vEUXG6sV93TLxWjGTgGwQt3V5CEXtZs4.E8JHweOxh1wbMdkB6eNyQnopWASs8pUm4CyfLNZil28&dib_tag=se&keywords=honor+and+glorify&qid=1708908543&sprefix=honor+and+glorify+%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-2 Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
Christianity is not a walk in the park and it's certainly not sunshine and rainbows. We are called to a higher standard of living. This typically feels like we are being forged in a fire. Having the heat turned up and being pounded on constantly. But, God offers us a way through every challenge and a hope for every trial we face! Listen or Watch to learn! Daily Planner: https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Glorify-Planner-Surrendered-Strength/dp/B0CS3F23Q4/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3PW49TAZ3JVLI&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.uBYx-nkjPPfIH8dBBVOgxYngya7DIjnNfyQS6teiOO6uBVRDocTs1f_jLiMbdc6bBDcaSGULfFNvjTDB6BZdee4BaNcFDBOQVL-F3I5_FdfuLYYVFC4leEMKFzoQwWPnT3R2fc55ICYCksTgIclOAG2kXij_WXHWQ-2sa-n9YjoTvMK_xk2zjW7iyR2nVe5bnheqjTJFrE6vEUXG6sV93TLxWjGTgGwQt3V5CEXtZs4.E8JHweOxh1wbMdkB6eNyQnopWASs8pUm4CyfLNZil28&dib_tag=se&keywords=honor+and+glorify&qid=1708908543&sprefix=honor+and+glorify+%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-2 Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
You can read the Bible over and over. No matter how many times you read it different books and verses will convict you at different points in your life. As I read in the book of Matthew I was drawn to a verse which I hadn't noticed the wording before. It makes one wonder what the day of judgement will look like for those who haven't forgiven others. Listen or Watch to learn! Daily Planner: Get your FREE Gift at DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
Christian Men Should Pursue Strength! This episode is an overview of an article I read posted on americanreformer.org titled "Christian Men Should Pursue Strength." Link: https://americanreformer.org/2023/10/christian-men-should-pursue-strength/ Listen or Watch to learn! Subscribe to know when the course comes out! Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
It has been a "busy" week in the world or so it would seem, especially if you are on social media. There have been deaths of celebrities, the Superbowl and lots of other revolving topics. There have also been things most haven't seen because the media (news and socials) only want you to see certain things. So, how does this all relate to Christians and how should we be responding? Listen or Watch to learn! Subscribe to know when the course comes out! Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
Do you think God has a "To-do" list? Are your prayers on it? Do you ever find yourself wondering why your prayers or request aren't being answered? It might just be that God is prepping for your prayer to be answered God is working! Be patient and faithful! Subscribe to know when the course comes out! Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
This is an overview of Phase III: Awareness, of the course which will be coming out in a few weeks. In this episode, I give an overview of Phase III of the course which focuses on Awareness, Desires and Purpose. These are the first steps to transforming your life toward becoming discipline and valuable as a Christian and living in a way that honors and glorifies God. Subscribe to know when the course comes out! Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
This is an overview of Phase II: Desires, of the course which will be coming out in a few weeks. There are three phases of the course, each last roughly 4 weeks. In this episode I give an overview of Phase II of the course which focuses on Awareness, Desires and Purpose. These are the first steps to transforming your life toward becoming discipline and valuable as a Christian and living in a way that honors and glorifies God. Subscribe to get Phase III sent to directly to you! Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
This is an overview of the course which will be coming out in a few weeks. There are three phases of the course, each last roughly 4 weeks. In this episode I give an overview of Phase I of the course which focuses on Awareness, Desires and Purpose. These are the first steps to transforming your life toward becoming discipline and valuable as a Christian and living in a way that honors and glorifies God. Subscribe to get Phase II sent to directly to you! Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
There was a point in my life when I realized that my lifestyle was leading me toward destruction. Destruction of not only my life but anyone around me. This is when I realized that I needed to make changes. These changes led to me transform my life of partying and lack of discipline to becoming someone people can look up to and be relied upon. I was able to become discipline, productive and valuable as a man, husband and father. This transformation start with this one thing... Listen to hear what it was and how it could change your life! Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
2024 is upon us! I wanted to start the with a guide to becoming disciplined and self-controlled. However, I though these three advices would better serve you before we dive into the work of 2024. Enjoy and apply these three advices to your life and see how your life will transform into this year and beyond! Get you copy of "15 Proven Ways to become Disciplined and Valuable as a Christian" on Amazon Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
Christmas is finally over! I know I am sounding like a Grinch and if I am being honest, I am feeling a bit Grinchy. With Christmas over we can finally move on with our lives. But what does that actually look like as Christians? With the birth of our Savior and King how do we hold on to importance of Christmas? Get you copy of "15 Proven Ways to become Disciplined and Valuable as a Christian" click or copy and paste: https://www.amazon.com/Proven-become-Disciplined-Valuable-Christian-ebook/dp/B0CQ84Q3VX/ref=sr_1_14?crid=3B1VBF3YPO2ER&keywords=15+proven+ways+ebook&qid=1702929687&s=amazon-devices&sprefix=15+proven+ways+ebook%2Camazon-devices%2C177&sr=1-14 Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
As a Christian do I need to go to church every Sunday? What does God expect of me know that I am a Christian? These are both questions which new and pre-Christians may be asking. There are the laws of the Old Testament with all of scary repercussions of breaking the law so is it worth trying? I answer these and more in today's episode of the "I surrendered... Now What" series.
As a Christian, should I strive to be successful? Should I strive to be wealthy? There has been a lot of debate over the idea of being wealthy in this world. What is a Christian to do? Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
The Bible tells us God will provide for our needs. It doesn't give us details but it's a promise we can trust (like all of God's promises) The question is are you prepared and will to accept what God is providing? Just because it's provided doesn't mean we accept... Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith. Get your FREE Gift at www.honorandglorify.com DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
There are lots of parts of the Bible. Lots of books, chapters and verses. Which ones do you believe? Do you believe every word is the living, breathing word of God? If you believe one verse is then you should believe every verse is God's word. There are many trials, struggles and disappointments of this world. Each can be made bearable through the trust and faith in Jesus and the Scriptures. Are you willing to believe the entire word of God? Check out www.honorandglorify.com to break through sin, shame, guilt and regret through Discipline in your Faith.
Peter tells us, "Prepare your minds for action" in 1 Peter 1:13. What type of action is he talking about? In today's episode I dive into how to prepare your mind for action in a way that honors and glorifies God! Not only how, but also why action as a Christian is important! Action is a crucial part of our faith; we must be prepared, and we must act! www.honorandglorify.com
Have you ever thought, "I could use a miracle right now." I know I have. But if I am being honest, one isn't going to cut it. I need a lot of miracles! Could you use more than one miracle? Would you prefer "A" miracle or The Miracle worker? Why wouldn't take the miracle worker over a single miracle? Yet, many people are simply hoping for a miracle instead of accepting the Miracle worker. Listen to learn more about the Miracle worker and how you can have a miracle worker in your life!
Today's episode highlights an interesting conversation between myself and a coworker as we discussed... Wisdom, Knowledge, Artificial Intelligence, Beginning and End of Wisdom, the fear of God, and the Mark of the Beast in Revelations I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic! DM me on Instagram: @surrendered.strength or Facebook @surrenderedstrength
Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What does God expect of me as a Christian? I tackle both of these questions in today's episode. Listen, share, rate and review!
Are temptations only experienced by Christians? Of course not! We all experience temptations whether we are a Christian, Muslim, Atheist, etc. The more important question, "How do we deal with temptations?" As Christians we will experience different temptations, but all temptations are derived from the same concepts. Do something evil or don't do something right and good. Again, as Christians, we have different ways of dealing with temptations and overcoming temptations from our past. Listen to learn how you can overcome your temptations!
There are a lot of questions to be answered when you give your life to Jesus. Let's start from the beginning in today's episode of the edition of "I Surrendered... Now What?" You believe Jesus is your Lord and Savior in your heart. You confess Jesus is your Lord and Savior with your mouth. You repent and are baptized. What Just happened? A lot! But it's all good happenings! Listen to today's episode to learn what just happened to you and how you are different in Jesus!
Often we can find ourselves asking, "What is God doing in my life?" It's a fair question but it's not the right question. Mainly because God is doing more than we will ever comprehend in our life. I think there is a better question we should be asking when we are looking for direction and seeking God. Listen to hear what that question is and for an update on the future of the podcast!
What is the purpose of random acts of kindness? Better question, "What is YOUR reason for doing random acts of kindness?" Are you trying to earn your way into heaven? Are you trying to get people to like you? Are you trying to fill a whole in your heart? Acts of Kindness or Good deeds are good and important but only if you are doing them with the right purpose. Good deeds won't get you into heaven, won't get people to like you or fill that hole in your heart. Only Jesus can get you into heaven and fill the hole. And, who cares if people like you! So, why acts of kindness or good deeds? Because you were made for them! You were made to honor and glorify God and share the Gospel through them! You don't have to stop; just know why you're doing them!
Is our society a justice focused society or a grace-based society? We know when there is injustice to certain persons, we hear the cry for justice from all the protesters and rioters. But have we ever stopped to ask, "If justice was given to me, what would my sentence be?" We are quick to throw stones but don't want any stones thrown at us. If you really look at our "justice" system, there is more grace than justice. However, there is a missing component to the grace offered in our society. Jesus.
I wasn't planning on discussing plumbing this week, but I had an interesting week so here we are... Whether you want to call it Murphy's Law or something else it happened to me the other day and we were left without plumbing. In the midst of all this chaos I had time to reflect on the importance of our thoughts and how our thoughts can impact our current situation. Even more so the fact that we can choose which thoughts we listen and agree with... thoughts of good or evil, positive or negative thoughts. Listen to hear how we ended up without plumbing and how choosing your thoughts can change your life!
Life is filled with challenges and troubles. Whether we seek them or let them find us it is only a matter of time before your faced with something nearly unbearable. Are you mentally prepared? Are you spiritually prepared? Are you physically prepared? Jesus reminds us to cast his anxieties on Him. Are you prepared to give them to Jesus?
Every journey has an ebb and flow. Your faith journey is no different. There are highs and lows. I want you encourage you with some scripture that has been encouraging me recently. You are free! You will not be defeated! You are controlled by love! Don't take the beating of this world, listen to be encouraged for your day and your journey!!
Health and Fitness is a multi-billion-dollar business... Why? Three reasons. Life, Joy & Purpose. People want to live forever, experience joy and have a purpose to wake up each day. Here's the kicker, Health and Fitness cannot give us any of these. But there is a way to obtain eternal life, joy and purpose. Listen to find out how!
The epitome of Surrendered Strength? This week's guest just might be that as he strengthens people in his community physically and spiritually! My guest Trevor Baxter, head coach and co-owner of One Gym in Elkhorn, NE shares his story of faith and fitness. Trevor has used both his faith and fitness to overcome many obstacles over the years. Now he is using his story to strengthen his community and point people to Jesus! Connect with Trevor via email: or by looking him up on Facebook. One Gym website:
This week I get the honor of interviewing a mentor, friend and brother in Christ, Tim Rulo. Coach Rulo has been coaching football since 2003 with a Christ-like focus on how to coach athletes to make them successful on and off the field. Coach Rulo shares some of his coaching points and how he shares Jesus with his players. Coach Rulo can be contacted via email at trulo@coler1indians.org or on Twitter: @GDFMFB
The past few weeks have been a challenge to say the least. I have been feeling attacks from the enemy almost daily. These attacks have been causing struggles within my relationship with my wife and kids and my day-to-day routines. In this episode I discuss some of the attacks, the desires of the flesh I have been struggling with and how to combat these attacks. This journey with Christ Jesus will always have attacks and battles but when we walk in the fruit of the spirit, we know we are winning! Learn how to win these battles!
This world is full of evil, can you protect yourself? Most people think fighting, guns, and self-defense tactics when asked this question. However, the real enemy requires more than physical tactics. As men of God, we must be equipped for spiritual battle. Our enemy uses different tactics in his attacks. In your fight for eternal live, you must become Spiritually Dangerous! In this episode, my guest David Howat and I discuss the importance of being Spiritually Dangerous and how to prepare for the unseen battle of your soul. Connect with David on Instagram for encouragement, prayer request and more! @spirituallydangerous
Our communities are filled with people who live aimlessly. Seeking drugs, alcohol and other addictive traits to numb the fact that their lives are pointless. Why are their lives pointless and of no value? Listen to learn how to have purpose and meaning in your life!
Salvation is simply the baseline of Christianity. It is a great baseline but there is much to be gain from accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior. The real reward starts the moment we give our lives to Jesus. A life with God. This is the real reward. Listen to Learn how enjoy this reward in today!
Many men qualify themselves as "Good men." But what's the standard? We must have a standard on which we use to make this claim. We must have a standard on what is good vs. not good. I offer you a standard and a test... will you pass the test? Listen to find out if you qualify as a good man.
There are a couple Bible verses which state we will be punished for our father's sins. Is this true? Will we be punished for something we didn't do? Can we remove the sin and shame of our fathers? Simply put, yes, we can! There is a way, one way. Listen to how you can remove the sin and shame of your father.
This world has a way of distracting Christians from Jesus. Actually, a lot of ways. Competition is one of those ways but is competition bad for Christians? Should we compete and how can it impact the Kingdom of God? These are a couple of the questions I answer in today's podcast.
The baptism debate usually revolves around three topics. When should baptism happen? Is it necessary? Do you need water? I get into all three of these questions in today podcast. I hope you enjoy! Share your story on Instagram or Facebook, just search Surrendered Strength.
We all experience temptation. The tells us we will be tempted. We know we shouldn't give in to temptation, so why do we give in? Why can't we just say, "No" and temptation be gone?? Listen to find out why the "Just Say No" theory doesn't work and how to overcome temptation.
Often, we don't realize how much of an impact someone, or something has on our lives until we don't our daily dose. This could be a positive or a negative impact. Sometimes we need to remove things for a short time to see if it's something we need to give up or not. A live with/without Jesus has a similar effect. We typically won't see the how good life is with Jesus until we've stopped focusing on Jesus.
I have been getting more questions over the past couple months. I want to share some of these to help you guys learn and grow. My thinking is, "If I have a question, someone else has the same question." I will be applying this to your questions as you guys ask them. You can ask your questions to me on Instagram @surrendered.strength or @nilanlansing, Facebook @surrenderedstrength
I have spoken to multiple athiest and people of different religions. One question which has come up is a question a lot of Christians may ask. What's the downside to Christianity? In this episode I take the question a little farther into life as a Christian.
Over the past 5-10 + years we have lost connection with people and reality. Has this loss of connection contributed to the increase of psychosis, suicide and violence? Listen and decide for yourself...
Our society claims to have a mental illness crisis. I disagree. We have a Spiritual illness crisis. More than an illness it is a full out war which isn't being recognized as it should be recognized. Healing our youth, our families, our communities and our nation can only happen through Jesus.
Have you ever tried to control things out of your control? I am guilty of this. This is one way we can try to play god instead of allowing God to be God. Have you ever tried "making a name for yourself?" Do you think this is a form of playing God? Listen as I discuss the topic of "Playing God" in our day to day lives.
I have spoken of humility briefly over the past few weeks. Today I dive into the benefits of living a life of Humility. Humility brings us: Honor, Wealth and Joy Listen to find out how you can experience these in your life!
Do you know the condition of your flock? That is your family? Spiritually? Mentally? Physically? As men and leaders, it's important to be aware of the conditions of not only us but those in our care.
Of all the skills and talents, we have one of the greatest things we can do is... Imitate Jesus in a way that shows the world God's love for all people. In today's episode I am wrapping up the past three weeks and give the bigger picture concept.
There is a way we are to live as men. Every man should have these skills: Strong, providers, protectors, hunters, fixers, and the list goes on and on. But there is a way a Godly man should use those skills which will separate him from the worldly man. This three-part series discusses and defines how lives of Godly men differ from worldly men even though we should all know the skills listed above.
This is an extra episode I wanted to share to celebrate the rising of Christ! I discuss: -The point of the cross -What Jesus' death teaches us -How we can apply the mindset, attitude and passion of Jesus to our lives Let us imitate the love Jesus showed us through his life and death.
There is a way we are to live as men. Every man should have these skills: Strong, providers, protectors, hunters, fixers, and the list goes on and on. But there is a way a Godly man should use those skills which will separate him from the worldly man. This three-part series discusses and defines how lives of Godly men differ from worldly men even though we should all know the skills listed above.
There is a way we are to live as men. Every man should have these skills: Strong, providers, protectors, hunters, fixers, and the list goes on and on. But there is a way a Godly man should use those skills which will separate him from the worldly man. This three-part series discusses and defines how lives of Godly men differ from worldly men even though we should all know the skills listed above.
Proverbs 21:2 says, "the Lord weighs the heart." God looks at our hearts over our action. Is your heart aligned with God's will and God's way? Heart Checks separate Godly men from worldly men. Men of God know their "WHY," their purpose. Godly men also know it's easy to get distracted in this world hence the importance of Heart Checks. Five questions to ask yourself to make sure you are living as a Godly man. Listen to learn how God men stay focused in the midst of the chaos of this world.
How is God moving in your life? Have you limited what God can do in your life? Have you limited what you can do in your life? In this two-part episode I discuss how we limit God and how we limit ourselves from reaching the desires of our heart. This is part two of a two-part episode, be sure to listen to last week's episode for part one.
How is God moving in your life? Have you limited what God can do in your life? Have you limited what you can do in your life? In this two-part episode I discuss how we limit God and how we limit ourselves from reaching the desires of our heart. Stay tuned next week for Part 2!
There are many factors of success in all areas of life. I have spoken of many of them discipline, endurance, and love. There is one that I would say foreshadows these factors that must happen if the others are going to happen... Consistency. Consistency as a child of God, as a Father, as a Husband, etc. We have consistently show up or there is no opportunity to be disciplined, have endurance or even to spread love.
This world becomes more chaotic each day. We don't have to be bound by the chaos and anxieties of this world. God offers us freedom, joy, peace and much more! But there is a requirement from you... Discipline.
It's a week... It's been a week of God moving in my life. Has God been moving in your life? Yes, he has! Often, we don't see God moving but when we continue to walk with God and endure the battles of this life it becomes more and more evident. See how God was moving this past week and learn how to see God move in your life!
There are ways we can be healthier. In all three areas of our lives, physically, mentally and spiritually. Today I discuss ways that we can simply improve our health in all three areas from a more general aspect. And, how we can combat emotions and spiritual attacks that try to keep up from growing in a way that honors and glorifies God.
As Christians love is an important part of how we are taught to live. Love God, Love Others. Yet, love only gets us in the door. Jesus loved us and died for us on the cross which got us into the kingdom and family of God. However, becoming part of the family is just the beginning. As a member of the family, we are called to become an active member. We are called to do more than just show up at the "reunions" every Sunday. But what more could there be? Listen to hear what comes next.
The Bible offers us numerous promises. It also offers us tactics and tools to help us navigate and grow in this life. In today's episode I explain 3 of the tactics we can use to learn anything and improve our knowledge and wisdom.
Change can be scary and challenging. However, it is a must to live a life you have dreamed about living. Here are three mind shifts to help you live in a new way and improve your life in 2023.
You were made a new creation, but have you allowed yourself to truly change and live as a new creation? In order to live a new creation, we must adjust how we live. Listen to hear 3 ways I improved my life and how you can too!!
Another year has come and gone. What did you experience in 2022? What do you want to experience in 2023? More importantly, what does Jesus want you to experience in 2023?
Jesus was strong (physically, mentally and spiritually, loving, kind, patient among many other character traits. However, those don't really happen if Jesus wasn't discipline and able to discipline himself. Jesus knew his mission and his purpose and stuck to the instructions of His Father. If it wasn't for that character trait, we would have salvation in His name.
Continuing our discussion on discipline. This week in Proverbs 12:1 we learn what discipline can do for us and what the opposite looks like... It's not pretty. Check this week's episode to hear the details.
Throughout the Bible God calls us to be disciplined. Why? Because God wants us to have life in abundance! However, if we are not disciplined, we will not have life or abundance. This is the beginning of a series on Discipline and how it impacts every area of our lives.
Christmas is a season of joy, peace, giving and... renewal? Most people think of the new year as a time to start over and renew themselves. However, the renewal process starts with the birth of Christ Jesus. This isn't just the birth of Christ but the birth of our King, our Savior and our salvation. This should be the beginning of our own renewal as we move forward toward living a transformed life.
Often we may feel God is distant in our lives. However, God is continually working. There are many ways to see how God is working in your life. I would like to offer three ways to create awareness of God's work in your life. 1. Your Prayers 2. Your Attitude 3. Your Relationships Listen to learn how to create awareness of God in your life.
The body positive movement sounds great, but it is actually cover up for people who are trying to hide their weaknesses and insecurities. Self-love isn't accepting yourself. That's not love at all. Love is an action. You can sit on the couch all day telling yourself how much you love yourself. At the end of the day, you know you are just lying because if you truly loved yourself, you would improve yourself. Physically, Mentally and Spiritually.
We know of God. We know God is "around." But how close is God? In Psalm 46:1 we learn that God is "a very present help." God isn't distant. He is with us in times of trouble and celebration, but do we remember him in those times?
This job or that job? This way or that way? We are left with many decisions in life, which can make life challenging. Then, we must make every decision align with God's will... What is God's will??? Let's give ourselves a little breathing room when it comes to decisions and honoring God's will.
One night in the middle of a snowstorm I asked God to lead me, minutes later I was in the ditch with a totaled car. As men of God, we are called to allow God to lead us. Sometimes the places we are led end up being the opposite of where we wanted to go. However, we can trust God to lead us to victory no matter what comes when we live for God.
Is suffering punishment for sin? Job's friends would argue this is true, however, this is not the case. There are many righteous people who suffer while many sinners prosper. Why is this so? Why one suffers while others prosper is only knowledge God knowns, but suffering doesn't have to be in vain. We can use suffering to grow in our faith and develop our spiritual, mental and physical strength.
There is much wisdom and understanding in God's word. God's wisdom is so vast we can learn for a lifetime and still not fully comprehend it all. But there is a way for us to continue to gain wisdom and understanding throughout our entire life. Listen to learn how to gain consistent wisdom!
We live in a time when we try to define who we are through things in this world. Trying to define ourselves through this world will only cause chaos in our lives and in our world. Can you feel the chaos??? We can only be defined by the Creator, our God.
After last week's episode I felt as though I may have misled you. This week I follow up on intentions AND action as you begin to make changes to imitate Christ Jesus.
In our fast paced, mixed-up society it's easy to get lost in constant need to keep moving. This typically ends in us doing something or lots of things we don't really care to do. Even worse we find ourselves in situations, relationships and careers we feel are hopeless death traps. Life doesn't have to be this way. With some intentionality we can begin to stop endless need to do more and start doing things that add value to our lives and to those in our care. P.S. God's entire plan has been done out of intentionality. If he is doing it, we should be taking note as well.
As Christians we are called to imitate Jesus, live as he lived. Though we live in different times we can still accomplish this through some intentional action and discipline. In this Episode I discuss 3 levels of how we can model our lives after Jesus and grow through this process.
The question at hand is an interesting one but it sheds light on another issue. The separation of body, mind and spirit. Typically, we talk of these in separate "states", but the reality is they are deeply woven together. When one is impacted the others impacted as well.
As I continue to read the Bible I experience new lessons as I go through different seasons. In this episode I share some of the lessons from Job chapter's 1-2. 1. Blessing comes after fear God. 2. Satan test us, God trusts us. 3. Blessed in what is received and removed. Enjoy and be sure to rate and leave a review!
The seasons are always changing in our lives which means we must constantly adapt out schedules. This can be seamless if we are able to manage our schedules and find consistencies with in them. However, live seems to find a way to create chaos whether it is changing jobs, school beginning or ending or simply the literal changing in the our seasons. No matter what life throws are way we must maintain our time with God in the Bible and in prayer to remained focused on honoring and glorifying Him.
As I have been reading the Book of Nehemiah I have considered how we are on the path to success when we go down a path with God. Our definition of success may change, and probably should, to a certain degree as we focus on God's will for our lives, but we should still be thinking success. In this episode I discuss 3 ways we can find success through the life of Nehemiah.
Often, we stuck in life whether it is in our work, our relationships or our mission. Then, we get a little motivation to give us energy but then we are right back to being stuck. In today's episode I discuss 3 reasons why men get stuck and how to overcome those issues to get you moving forward in life!
Often, we feel like we have to do this or that when we really just need to let God do what He has promised He will do.
Often, I believe Christians get caught up in serving people in an effort to serve God. Yes, there can be correlation but most of the time we end up doing a bunch of stuff that God might not even being calling us to do. Service and serving are good but must be done with God's hand in them or we are just doing good deeds which are just good deeds.
A seed was planted 6+ years ago. Back then I tried to toss it out, but God planted that seed, nurtured that seed and allow that seed to grow. Today that seed has budded into a new career for me. A new opportunity to serve and honor God.
God gave us the ability to move our bodies. Why wouldn't we train ourselves to us our bodies to bless those in our care? In this episode I outline the six training movements and how to implement them in a training program.
There are lot of religions out there. Many of us have been turn off by the "church" or even put out by the church. In this bonus episode I give my take on religion, the "church" and following Jesus.
Nutrition is crucial to our everyday life as we fuel our body to do what God has called us to do. Here are 3 tips for you to implement in your daily lives to allow you to become a blessing to others, to honor God and enjoy life.
Serving God is crucial to how we live our lives. However, how we serve is also crucial. I am not talking about the things we do but why we do them. Do we serve out of love or out of an obligation? The heart of the matter is what separates them.
Fearing death has been ingrained into our lives. We have been told if we eat healthy, exercise, take vaccines give up our guns we will "live longer." However, none of these things are true. We can't avoid death. Stop trying to avoid death and start living with these three tips.
There is no such thing as YOLO. You live once on this earth then there is eternity. You will have eternity to think about your choices, specifically, if you chose Jesus as your Savior. As Christians this is great news, however, this is where most of us stop being Christian. We hold tight to this news. We hold tight to our Savior Jesus. When we should be spreading the news and sharing the gospels with everyone! How will others get to Heaven if they haven't accepted Jesus as their Savior? They wont.
I remember as a senior in high school having to decide what I wanted to do with the rest of my life as a career... Then, after I gave my life to Christ the question came back to me. Was the job I was doing really what I wanted to do? Was it what God was calling me to do? I explore these questions and give you tips to improve your career situation.
"Blessed and Highly Favored" This used to be a neat positive mantra for me until I gave my life to Jesus. Now I actually live a blessed life in which I am highly favored by God. And you can be truly Blessed and Highly Favored as well.
Most of us have been taught to praise God, which is good, but does this truly honor God? There is a difference in the mindset of praising God in the good times versus honoring God in all times. I discuss the differences and how we can truly glorify God with a combination of praising and honoring.
It is becoming more challenging to identify a male from a female these days. But it is becoming easier to spot a man vs. a male. There are many character traits that separate a male from a man. In today's episode my guest, David Sluka and I, discuss these differences and a number of other topics. Connect with David Sluka:
When life isn't going your way or the way you hoped, what do you do? If you are like most men, you will do these two things... However, there is a better way to get back on track and to start finding success again.
Through the acceptance of Jesus as our Lord and Savior we are called a new creation. What is this creation we become? Sons of God. Gabriel and I dive into to what it looks like to become a son of God and where that transformation starts. Once we have salvation, we must learn our new identity. Connect with Gabriel:
Getting baptized is one thing but living as a truly surrendered man is completely different. Explore how your life can improve when you truly surrender your life to Jesus and live in a way that honors God. Developing and improving your physical, mental and spiritual strength is essential to living as surrendered men.
As logical thinkers, fixers and figurers, men tend to complicate things we aren't able to touch with our hands. In this episode I discuss three ways we complicate God's will for our lives. Be sure to leave a review and share with other men!
Men are leaders. Period. The only question is how are you going to lead your family, your business and your community? John Shibley joins me as we discuss the importance of being servant leaders. Other topics include Leading with Gratitude and Humility, Overcoming Challenges, Motives as a leader, And more! Connect with John:
Today I am joined by Antoine from Humbe Husband. Antoine and I had a great discussion on how to honor God in our marriages before and after the wedding. Whether you are single, newly married or have been married for a while you will find value in this discussion. Links to Humble Husband:
I am joined by Michael Warden from Braveheart Men. In this episode we discuss the importance of men knowing their dreams and knowing the dreams God has for them. More than simply knowing those dreams, we must unite them in order fulfill our mission on this earth. There has never been another person like you on this earth. There is a reason you are here at this point in time. Connect with Michael and Braveheart Men:
God loves all his children but the way he loves us is different. There are similarities but there are also differences in how God loves us as men compared to women. God's love for men is an adventure, an exploration and a guided mission. On the mission we learn discipline and wisdom and see how to live through God's example as he loves us.
As Christians we have an enemy. Whether you are willing to believe it or acknowledge this truth, we have an enemy. In today's episode I discuss: Why we have an enemy, Who is our enemy Three ways to defend ourselves from the enemy
We live in a world lacking boundaries. There is a physical war in Ukraine where we have seen boundaries be crossed. There is also a physical, mental and spiritual war within us each day. As men we need to establish our boundaries or our borders if we are to guard ourselves from the attacks of the enemy. Learn how to draw a line in the sand and protect yourself from attacks.
Faith doesn't just come before success in the dictionary. In life, faith comes before success. Without faith one will not proceed to try after struggle, challenges and failures. Listen to learn about the importance of Faith before success.
When asked about the "Biblical Model" of Surrendered Strength I originally felt attacked. But after thinking about I decided to share as it would give everyone a better of understanding of what Surrendered Strength is all about. Spoiler: It's about Jesus.
As Christians we are called to live by the Spirit not by the flesh. This has challenges but there are parallels of how we live physically and how we live spiritually. In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Radio by friend, Jack Santora joins me as we explore the parallels of strength and surrender. Here are just a few of the topics we covered: -Simplest forms Strength and Surrender -P.R.'s -Purpose -All in faith -Self Awareness -Standards of living as a man -Facing resistance and more Connect with us at: Instagram: Jack Santora Nilan Website:
As men we are seekers, builders, conquerors. We have desires, dreams and goals. Should we? Is it biblical to have desires and dreams?
As Christian men we are called to live differently. We are called to live with higher standards, to love and support others. In this episode Kevin Hill from Act Like Men 365 and I discuss: -How men are supposed to love -Who we are supposed to love. -How we can love others on a daily basis, in our own neighborhood -And more! Connect with Kevin and Act Like Men Website: Facebook: Instagram:
As surrendered men we must follow God's lead. This is easier said than done but it is imperative. Here are three things to remember as you continue to lean into God and follow his lead: 1. It might not always make sense. 2. Immediate success is rare. 3. The goal isn't a destination, it's a relationship. Connect with me: Instagram: Facebook:
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There are three things you need to understand as you move forward in life with purpose and with a mission. 1. Who are you? 2. What is your role? 3. What is your purpose?
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Each of us have a desire to do something more, something great with in us, on our hearts. God has put those desires our hearts to honor and glorify him.
As we continue to explore how we can honor and glorify God in our physical body and world, we look at the day to day aspects of a life honoring God.
There is a correlation between how we live physical to how we live spiritually, as well as mentally. What we do with our physical bodies will either support or degrade our spiritual well-being. Listen to learn more about the impacts and how you can move your body to improve your spiritual life.
As men we have been given the heart of a warrior. We are called to battle each and every day. Are you prepared for a fight?
There are many examples and verses that give us proof that our God is for us. These are three recent proofs that I have encountered and that you will be able to apply to your life!
Are we to live as victims? Are we to live in poverty? No! We are to produce, provide and glorify our God! Taken from versus in John chapter 15
What is our goal on this earth? Are we here to simply preserve our life as long as possible or is the another reason way to live? In this episode I discuss how our intentions can alter the way we live our lives.
Into today's world we are see the standard of living set extremely high while the moral standards are declining rapidly. One of the main reasons for the fast decline in our moral standards is because people are making up their own standards as compared to 100 years ago when people used religious standards to navigate life. I give you my 3 reason why we need spiritual strength or standards and 3 reasons how to develop spiritual standards again.