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The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
Chris Grainger
627 episodes
3 days ago
Send us a text New year, clean slate, real talk. We’re closing the books on a year that stretched our faith and widened our reach, then stepping into 2026 with a sharper focus: stop clutching the past and move with God toward what’s next. Isaiah 43:18–19 sets the pace as we trace how a simple Bible App plan connected us with men in Kenya, Europe, and beyond, and why short, honest studies can carry hope farther than we imagine. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You...
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Send us a text New year, clean slate, real talk. We’re closing the books on a year that stretched our faith and widened our reach, then stepping into 2026 with a sharper focus: stop clutching the past and move with God toward what’s next. Isaiah 43:18–19 sets the pace as we trace how a simple Bible App plan connected us with men in Kenya, Europe, and beyond, and why short, honest studies can carry hope farther than we imagine. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You...
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Christianity
Education,
Religion & Spirituality,
Self-Improvement,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
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The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
623. Isaiah 7:14 - Spiritual Kick Off
Send us a text A single verse can steady a shaking season. We open Isaiah 7:14 and watch a 700-year promise take on skin, breath, and a name—Emmanuel. Not myth, not metaphor. God with us. From a nation in turmoil to a manger in Bethlehem, we trace how a sign beyond human possibility—born of a virgin—signals a rescue only God could author. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You’re not alone. But God isn’t looking for perfect men — just obedient ones. Our I’m Just a ...
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13 hours ago
13 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
622. Live For Christ, Not Control - Fun Friday
Send us a text What if the difference between passivity and purpose is a handful of daily choices you can start today? We dive into Christ-centered leadership for men who want to serve with strength, handle money with wisdom, and love their families with steady, secure presence. Grounded in 2 Corinthians 5:14–15, we explore how the love of Christ moves us from living for ourselves to living on mission—and what that actually looks like between work, workouts, and weeknights at the ball field. ...
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3 days ago
13 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
621. Striving For The Faith With Alex Kocman
Send us a text What if Philippians isn’t a collection of coffee-mug quotes, but a battle plan for ordinary believers to live on mission? We sit down with author and missions leader Alex Kocman to explore how Paul’s letter calls men to stand firm, speak truth with love, and lock shields as a church that shares real risks and real joy. From Philippians 1:27’s “striving side by side” to the practical charge to “do all things without grumbling,” we break down how weekday habits, public courage, a...
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5 days ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
620. 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 - Spiritual Kick Off
Send us a text What if the strongest thing you could do as a man was to let go? We explore how 2 Corinthians 5:14–15 turns common ideas about leadership upside down, showing why the love of Christ—not our need for control—builds the courage, clarity, and steadiness our families and communities need. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You’re not alone. But God isn’t looking for perfect men — just obedient ones. Our I’m Just a Guy Bible study on YouVersion has helped...
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1 week ago
25 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
619. Stronger Bodies, Stronger Faith - Fun Friday
Send us a text Training your body has value, but training your soul reshapes everything. We dive into 1 Timothy 4:8 with a coach’s mindset, drawing a straight line from the way you approach the gym to the way you approach godliness, stewardship, and family leadership. If you’ve felt stuck or scattered, this conversation gives you a clear starting point and practical steps you can use today. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You’re not alone. But God isn’t looking ...
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1 week ago
16 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
618. This Is The Way With Mark Oxer
Send us a text Ever notice how the gym makes your calendar but spiritual training keeps getting bumped? We sat down with performance coach and author Mark Oxer to flip that script and show how the same principles that build strong bodies can forge resilient, faithful men. Mark grew up in a structured church culture and found a living relationship with Jesus at camp; later, years in high-performance sport and ministry gave him a fresh lens for discipleship that actually multiplies. Ever think,...
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1 week ago
1 hour 11 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
617. 1 Timothy 4:8 - Spiritual Kick Off
Send us a text What if your strongest muscle isn’t in your chest but in your soul? We take 1 Timothy 4:8 off the page and into real life, showing why godliness offers returns the mirror can’t and how daily spiritual training builds durable peace, clarity, and courage. Join us for a focused, practical guide to building a life that holds under weight. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a spotter, and leave a review so more men can discover tools to lead at home, at work, and everywhere in...
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2 weeks ago
21 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
616. Stewardship Over Vanity - Fun Friday
Send us a text What if the gap between where you are and the leader God is calling you to be could be bridged by a few simple, repeatable habits? We explore how delighting in God reshapes desire, why exercise is a form of stewardship, and how short, consistent family devotions can transform the culture of your home. Anchored in Psalm 37:4, we reframe spiritual growth from a Sunday-only activity to a daily rhythm that actually forms character. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference ...
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2 weeks ago
14 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
615. Applicable Discipleship With David Mack
Send us a text What if the real reason your spiritual life feels flat is that you’ve settled for fellowship instead of discipleship? Coach David Mack—44-year classroom teacher, football coach, and author of 25 Bible commentaries—joins us to chart a clear, simple path for one-on-one discipleship that actually multiplies. He brings a Jewish perspective that opens the Scriptures in technicolor, showing how the Old Testament and New Testament lock together to form one coherent story that anchors ...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 10 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
614. Psalm 37:4 - Spiritual Kick Off
Send us a text What if the promise of Psalm 37:4 isn’t about getting what you want, but becoming the kind of man who wants what God gives? We walk through the heart-level shift that happens when you delight in the Lord and step into real discipleship, not just good vibes and busy calendars. Along the way, we draw a clean line between fellowship and discipleship, unpack why many church programs stall out, and share a simple, repeatable path that forms steady husbands, present fathers, and cour...
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3 weeks ago
24 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
613. Joy That Doesn't Make Sense - Fun Friday
Send us a text Trials don’t wait for a convenient time. One week you’re serving thousands at a men’s conference with a full heart, and the next you’re in a hospital bed with a PICC line, two surgeries, and a choice to make: fear or faith. We walk through that sharp turn with James 1:2–3 as our compass, not as a slogan but as a lived reality. Consider it joy, not because pain is pleasant, but because endurance changes the man you become—at home, at work, and in the quiet moments your kids reme...
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3 weeks ago
13 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
612. Thankful For This?
Send us a text A mountaintop weekend can change your language; a hospital bed can change your life. Right after an energizing men’s conference with voices like Joby Martin and John Tyson, I came home, peeled off a sock, and found a small, angry spot on my ankle scar. One Spirit-led decision—don’t eat or drink—opened a door for same-day surgery, cultures, and a new road I didn’t want: MRSA, a PICC line, and weeks of IV antibiotics. What felt like lost progress turned into a deeper lesson on en...
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3 weeks ago
25 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
611. James 1:2-3 - Spiritual Kick Off
Send us a text When gratitude feels thin and the table highlights what’s missing, where do you place your hope? We lean into James 1:2–3 and take an unvarnished look at trials, endurance, and the kind of joy that survives the valley. Chris shares the real stories behind the mic—divorce, the loss of a daughter, a recent injury—and how those moments exposed control, deepened reliance on Christ, and built a steady faith that doesn’t hinge on easy days. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real diff...
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4 weeks ago
15 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
610. Time To Stand Firm - Fun Friday
Send us a text A roar shakes the heart before it changes the world. Today we lean into that sound and explore how small, faithful steps shape stronger men, steadier homes, and clearer witness. We start with a jolt of Scripture from Amos 3:8, then move into three practical rhythms that you can put to work before the day ends: surrender a little control to become more present, live out generosity where it’s most visible, and speak life into your marriage with daily encouragement. leave a review...
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1 month ago
14 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
609. Big News - Unleashing The Lion Within
Send us a text A 3,000-man roar can shake you awake. We drove to Jacksonville for a men’s conference and came back with hearts on fire and a sharper vision for what real, biblical manhood looks like—prophet, priest, servant, king, provider, protector. Across sermons, panels, and late-night conversations, one theme kept pressing in: godly men don’t drift. They stand firm, confront sin before it grows teeth, and lead their homes with courage and tenderness. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what rea...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
608. Amos 3:8 - Spiritual Kick Off
Send us a text A single verse can reorder courage. Amos 3:8 pushes us to stop whispering truth while the world shouts its lies. We open up about a personal wake-up call to be a prophet in the biblical sense: not predicting the future, but telling the truth with clarity and love, grounded in Scripture. That identity is not exclusive; it’s available to every believer who surrenders to Jesus and accepts the cost of obedience. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You’re ...
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1 month ago
16 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
607. Boast In What Matters - Fun Friday
Send us a text What if the thing you brag about most is the very thing holding you back? We reflect on Jeremiah 9:23–24 and let it challenge our default settings—wisdom, strength, and wealth—so we can boast in what actually matters: knowing the Lord who delights in mercy, justice, and righteousness. From that anchor, we get practical about leading at home and at work with habits that build real momentum. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You’re not alone. But God ...
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1 month ago
12 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
606. Sawyer Think With Kurt Avery
Send us a text What if one small filter could turn a clinic’s waiting room into an empty hallway and a violent street into a safe path to school? That’s the kind of change we dig into with Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer Products, as we trace how faith, clear thinking, and disciplined marketing can scale clean water across nations. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You’re not alone. But God isn’t looking for perfect men — just obedient ones. Our I’m Just a Guy Bible...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
605. Jeremiah 9:23-24 - Spiritual Kick Off
Send us a text What if the strongest boast you could make wasn’t about your wins, but about knowing the One who never loses? We explore a countercultural path for men who want to lead with purpose: trade self-sufficiency for God-sufficiency and let mercy, justice, and righteousness become your calling card. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You’re not alone. But God isn’t looking for perfect men — just obedient ones. Our I’m Just a Guy Bible study on YouVersion ha...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
604. From Noise To Stillness - Fun Friday
Send us a text Ever wondered why you can do all the right spiritual things and still feel far from God? We trace Elijah’s path to the mountain and the surprise that followed: God wasn’t in the wind, the quake, or the fire—He came in a gentle whisper. That picture becomes our blueprint for leadership, money, and family as we map out a week of practical steps you can live today. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You’re not alone. But God isn’t looking for perfect me...
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1 month ago
13 minutes

The Lion Within Us - Leadership for Christian Men 
Send us a text New year, clean slate, real talk. We’re closing the books on a year that stretched our faith and widened our reach, then stepping into 2026 with a sharper focus: stop clutching the past and move with God toward what’s next. Isaiah 43:18–19 sets the pace as we trace how a simple Bible App plan connected us with men in Kenya, Europe, and beyond, and why short, honest studies can carry hope farther than we imagine. Ever think, “I’m just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You...