Building Better Men

An unplanned episode - just a couple minutes of encouragement Do you ever wonder why it sometimes feels like life is working against you? Ever had that niggling feeling that you're being punished for something you did (or didn't do)? Business slow? Family or relationship challenges? Finances tighter than ever? Brothers we know the struggle is real but don't dwell on the feeling. "This too will pass" Helpful Scriptures Ecclesiastes 9:11 Romans 8:28 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 You can find out more about Lifebuilders Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders Instagram - https:// www.instagram.com/lifebuildersuk Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/lifebuildersuk Telegram - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

What do Will Smith, Frodo Baggins, Denzel Washington, Samwise Gamgen and King David have in common? Probably more than you think to be honest. This episode explores the topic of "brotherhood" and the benefits of "accountability". There is research that suggests men who participate in one on one relationships or small groups mature [spiritually] faster than those who do not. Regular smaller gatherings are where men can often discover things about themselves they may not have previously considered. Spiritual growth doesn't happen in isolation; it occurs in a community, and men need other men. Helpful Scriptures Psalm 141:3-5 Proverbs 27:17 1 Samuel 25 2 Samuel 12 2 Samuel 19 You can find out more about Lifebuilders Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders Instagram - https:// www.instagram.com/lifebuildersuk Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/lifebuildersuk Telegram - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Back in the days before satnavs we used the trusty A-Z Roadmap You could purchase an A-Z for a particular city and every single road in the city was indexed with a map reference With some good map reading skills, you could find your way around in a new city without too much hassle - but you would always need to have the A-Z book to hand, to refresh your memory, double check your bearings and refer to it if you ended up taking a wrong turn. The bible is much like the A-Z Roadmap - in its pages are indexed every road, street, and cul-de-sac that life may present us with - and by reading it we are guided out of calamities and into blessings. So how can we develop a healthy habit of reading the Word? Helpful Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Hebrews 4:12 You can find out more about Lifebuilders Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders Instagram - https:// www.instagram.com/lifebuildersuk Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/lifebuildersuk Telegram - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Prayer is a foundational discipline We need to learn to build prayer into the daily routine of our lives. Prayer - in it's simplest definition -  is talking with God If you're new to the faith it can seem a bit unusual talking to someone you can't see - it's just weird. That's because in every other situation, when you have a conversation, it's essentially a two-way street. Someone else is in front of you in -person, on a screen or over the phone So, prayer doesn't exactly work the same way - but what may surprise you is that getting used to talking to someone you don;t see with your natural eyes is not the real challenge In this episode we look at a simple but effective method of embedding prayer into your daily routine Helpful Scriptures Matthew 6:10 1 Peter 3:7 Psalm 32:3-5 1 John 1:9 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Romans 8:28 Matthew 7:11 You can find out more about Lifebuilders Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders Instagram - https:// www.instagram.com/lifebuildersuk Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/lifebuildersuk Telegram - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Those of you that remember the Terminator series will know that these cyborgs were 100% determined to fulfill whatever mission they were assigned - no ifs/no buts. As believers, God has also given each of us an assignment to complete and we are accountable to submitting to that calling. The reality is that oftentimes we are gripped by fear and doubt and sometimes even attempt to escape the assignment; effectively going AWOL. For the most part our fear latches on to the fact that we don't know "how" we are going to fulfill our calling The world-renowned motivational speaker and life coach Tony Robbins calls this "the tyranny of how" - thankfully we have a God who knows the "how" of every situation - in fact our job is not neccessarily to know "how" but simply to willingly trust God and trust that he has a plan We're reminded in Philippians 1:6 that we should be "confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (NKJV), in another translation is reads, "God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won't stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns" (CEV) Helpful Scriptures Jonah (chapters 1-4) Philippians 1:6 Romans 8:38-39 Joshua 1:9 Jeremiah 17:7 Psalm 27:3 You can find out more about Lifebuilders Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders Instagram - https:// www.instagram.com/lifebuildersuk Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/lifebuildersuk Telegram - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

An extended interview with Glen Easy discussing his experience and his journey after his daughter, Chanel died suddenly in her sleep aged just 16yrs old. Glen shares his fond memories of a beloved daughter and the events that led up to this tragedy. He talks about how this event challenged his Christian faith, the questions he wrestled with and how in the darkest times of despair he battled thoughts of suicide. It was a simple book given to him by a well-wisher that ultimately acted as the catalyst that helped Glen to begin to turn his life back around and move out from the shadows of self-pity that had almost consumed him. Today Glen is able to live with a refreshed purpose, spurred on by the memory of Chanel and the charity work he does with the British Heart Foundation. We are hopeful that Glen's story will go some way to helping/encouraging someone out there who may be dealing with a similar issue or feeling hopeless. May his story act as proof that life can still be fruitful after the death of a loved one, by the grace of God and the love and support of family and friends. If you have been impacted by any of the issues covered in this interview please refer to the Bible scriptures below and the list of counsellors *Helpful Scriptures* Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” Philippians 2:20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 18:14 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. Luke 18:15-17 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.” *COUNSELLING SERVICES* Jacqueline Pitt - Transformation Counselling Services transformationcounsellings@gmail.com Cruse Bereavement Care https://www.cruse.org.uk Birmingham Cruse Bereavement Care 0121 687 8010 Natalie Hall - Restoration Counselling restorationcounselling@outlook.com Shalom Counselling http://www.shalomctenterprise.com 07951 125 908 shalomctenterprise@outlook.com Banners Gate Counselling https://www.bgcounselling.co.uk info@bgcounselling.co.uk 0121 354 6544 Carrs Lane Counselling Centre https://www.carrslanecounselling.co.uk 0121 643 6363 counselling@carrslane.co.uk You can find out more about Lifebuilders Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders Instagram - https:// www.instagram.com/lifebuildersuk Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/lifebuildersuk Telegram - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

In this episode we caught up with Bishop Barrington Mullings, local pastor for NTCG Brooks Bar (Manchester) who also has oversight for the Manchester district of churches within NTCG (New Testament Church of God). In this conversation we speak about his recently published book, "Capacity Expansion & Development" (Becoming Proficient Dispensers of Divine Grace) A great resource for guidance, self-assessment that takes the reader on a fresh exploration of the importance of growth/development and the disservice of stagnation. Barrington explains the circumstances that led him to write this book and talks about some of the key aspects of this book that make it a "must have" if you are a leader or emerging leader. At the time of writing, "Capacity Expansion & Development" is available from Amazon (hard-copy and Kindle), Barnes & Noble. All profits from sale of the book are going to the building project at the church . In fact, you can maximise how much profit goes toward this fundraising effort by purchasing the book directly from NTCG Brooks Bar - you can contact them on 0161 226 6999 or ntcgbrooksbar@btconnect.com to arrange payment and delivery. Amazon link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Capacity-Expansion-Development-Proficient-Dispensers-ebook/dp/B096ZCR4VF Barnes & Noble link - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/capacity-expansion-and-development-barrington-a-mullings/1139536825 You can find out more about Lifebuilders Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.ukPodcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders Instagram -https:// www.instagram.com/lifebuildersuk Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/lifebuildersuk Telegram - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

The automatic assumption is that ministry can only happen under the banner of the organised church. So the pastor, youth worker, Sunday school teacher etc. are all believed to be “in ministry” but the person who holds no official position in church and spends the week as a postman, office worker, manager or is a homemaker is not classed as being in ministry. We have somehow equated ministry with a church position/title when in reality “ministry” (or being a minister) is something far more integral to who we are outside of the church setting. In this episode we explain how your role in the workplace is effectively that of a missionary. What is the difference between "verbal witnessing" and "witnessing by deed/action"? Examples of where men and women of the Bible worked out their faith in their place of work --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

How Do We Do Business God's Way? - in this episode we unpack what it means to work in a way that is pleasing and gives glory to God. Whether you're employed, an employer or self-employed it's important that you have an understanding of how you can approach your "work-life" in a way that meets the key objectives of your role and at the same time is meaningful to your faith. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Tinker, Tailor, Candlestick-maker, Soldier, Sailor, Spy. Is God interested in your secular vocation? Does He have any interest in your Monday to Friday life? Or does He only place value on your "ministry" in the four walls of the church? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

WHAT'S STOPPING YOU from achieving your health goals? Do you find it difficult to stay motivated? Are you unsuccessfully managing your diet and general health? Do you have a desire to improve your health but not sure where to start? PART 4 includes: How important is a positive mindset to improving health? I've heard that blood pressure water tablets can trigger prostate cancer. How true is this? Is it possible to reverse diabetes? I'm can't maintain consistency in daily exercise - what can I do? Concluding remarks PANELISTS: Dr Chidi Ngwaba | Patrick White | Darren Harris | Darius Innis FIND US https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk IG - @lifebuildersreloaded FB - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk LIFEBUILDERS TELEGRAM BROADCAST GROUP - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

WHAT'S STOPPING YOU from achieving your health goals? Do you find it difficult to stay motivated? Are you unsuccessfully managing your diet and general health? Do you have a desire to improve your health but not sure where to start? PART 3 includes: Covid has ruined my gym routine. How can I replace that time and maintain a routine? I suffer from aldosteronism and my adrenaline glands excrete a hormone that causes high blood pressure. What exercises can I do? Can I still have my Caribbean food on a Sunday and have a vegan diet during the week? What supplements are recommended to support resistance or weight training? Sleep and Water - How important are these? I've been skinny all my life and also suffer MS (Multiple Sclerosis) - how do put weight on? PANELISTS: Dr Chidi Ngwaba | Patrick White | Darren Harris | Darius Innis FIND US https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk IG - @lifebuildersreloaded FB - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk LIFEBUILDERS TELEGRAM BROADCAST GROUP - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

WHAT'S STOPPING YOU from achieving your health goals? Do you find it difficult to stay motivated? Are you unsuccessfully managing your diet and general health? Do you have a desire to improve your health but not sure where to start? PART 2 includes: The psychology of starting exercise I have a big belly - how do I get rid of it? Food Intake vs Exercise: Can you "outrun" a bad diet? What are the best foods to eat for an MS (Multiple Sclerosis) sufferer? How can I take the step from casual exercise to becoming an elite athlete? I'm a Black man - what are my chances of developing prostate cancer as I'm in a high risk group? I'm not shedding weight fast enough. How do I accelerate the process? PANELISTS: Dr Chidi Ngwaba | Patrick White | Darren Harris | Darius Innis FIND US https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk IG - @lifebuildersreloaded FB - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk LIFEBUILDERS TELEGRAM BROADCAST GROUP - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

WHAT'S STOPPING YOU from achieving your health goals? Do you find it difficult to stay motivated? Are you unsuccessfully managing your diet and general health? Do you have a desire to improve your health but not sure where to start? PART 1 includes info on: Greens, Blood Pressure & Erectile Dysfunction Diabetes and the Importance of Walking Which health tests and screening should men get? Prostrate Cancer Tests Screening, checks and starting exercise from Personal Trainer I haven't exercised for many years - what is a good way to start? PANELISTS: Dr Chidi Ngwaba | Patrick White | Darren Harris | Darius Innis FIND US https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk IG - @lifebuildersreloaded FB - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk LIFEBUILDERS TELEGRAM BROADCAST GROUP - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Have you seen a cartoon or comedy sketch where a less-than-clever person is painting the floor and manages to painted themselves into a corner? Well, in Judges chapter 6 we see that the Israelites (the Hebrews), the chosen people of God have done just that! Through their disobedience they have ended up in a situation where their lives have been made a misery by a "bandit-style" nation called the Midianites. They live in perpetual fear and worry due to the constant attacks by the Midianites who regularly plunder their crops and cause havoc in their land.  Sometimes our life can feel like unwanted visitors have taken over and turned our situation upside down. Sometimes it feels like we're sitting in the front of the car but someone else is driving. Let's take a look at exactly how they ended up with these problems and see if we can take a look at their dilemma from God's perspective. The first step to demonstrating courage in the face of a dilemma is to acknowledge the situation but not to allow fear to overwhelm you or stop you from making steps to putting things right. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Came across this list in a WhatsApp group that I'm a part of. It was a forwarded msg so I have no idea who the author is. However #5 and #6 jumped out at me and I thought it would be good to share. Whether you've been married for 6 months or 60 years, even if you're not yet married , here is some simple, actionable information that will position you for a better relationship with your spouse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

With the plethora of distractions in our world, how do we give our children the best start in life? Here are 5 practical tips you can implement with your children to help give them a headstart on their journey of independence. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

The fear of "what if" can often be the greatest barrier between where we stand and better opportunities. The way we think, the habitual thought patterns we practice are often the rudder that either navigates us to the shore or to the rocks. In this episode we encourage you to take charge of your thought life and live your life with purpose and passion. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

An absolute pleasure to have Nigel Ipinson-Fleming with us on this episode. Nigel is a husband and father of four. He is a former keyboardist for a couple of British bands; "Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark" and "The Stone Roses". Nigel is the former senior pastor of Bethlehem Life Church (Wales). Now resident presenter of the "Soul Food" show on Premier Gospel Radio and, for several years, has been running UK Churches - a company providing website solutions for churches and charities - he is a man of many talents, an excellent communicator and we're confident he'll be a blessing to you in this episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

During these days of self-isolation it's no surprise that some people are feeling lonely - even if they are self-isolating with other people in the same household. Loneliness is no respector of persons. The Word of God has much to say about loneliness. And what are the practical measures we can take to help and support those that may be feeling alone? Scriptures for reflection - Genesis 2:18, Deuteronomy 31:6, Psalm 27:10, 1 Samuel 12:22, Hebrews 4:12, Colossians 3:16 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Musings and encouragement related to the importance of building your life and developing your faith on a firm foundation. Scriputures for reflection, Matthew 7:24-27 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Nathan shares 7 scriptures of hope that will help to strengthen your faith in the midst of this Coronavirus crisis. You can find out more about Nathan and First Class Legacy here: Web:www.fclegacy.co.uk | Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justndennis1 | Twitter: https://twitter.com/fclegacyuk | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Firstclassyouthlegacy | YouTube Channel Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA-ciyUNGlvW7Uq6m7tYRVQ?view_as=public --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

What challenges do you face and how do you navigate the reality of isolation and quarantine when these are forced upon you? How do you manage your mental health, how does it impact your thinking and your relationships? Nathan takes us through an insightful exploration of the life of Joseph and brings out some very useful nuggets of truth - - - - - Please excuse the mix on this episode you may find it better listening via headphones/earbuds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Why is it so important to stay active while staying in? Why you shouldn't let laziness become part of your default mode and why being productive is integral to who you are --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

In this episode we explore what it means to remember the way that God remembers. It's so important that our well intended thoughts result in action and don't just remain a "thought". Our country faces one of the most challenging seasons she has ever had to deal with and it is imperative that we do everything we can to support the efforts of the authorities and services in this war against Covid-19 and the battle to save lives. Scriptures - Genesis 8:1, Genesis 30:22 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

During my morning prayer I was struck by these words, "give us this day our daily bread". In this episode we share with you the importance of sensible shopping, responsibility for our neighbours and trusting that God will always provide what we need, not necessarily what we want. Scriptures Matt 6:11, Matt 6:34, --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

Improving your life can sound egocentric at worst and quite self-centred at best. The reality is that improvement is an inevitable outcome of examination. By examining our life we can identify those elements that need attention, repair or replacement. Scripture for reference II Peter 1:5-7 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

In this episode we are reminded that, like David, sometimes we feel restricted and under pressure because of the circumstances we find ourselves in. Our gifts and talents, no matter how simple they might appear, can often be the catalyst to dynamically transform our life and the lives connected to us. Scriptures to look at, 1 Samuel 17:38-40 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

In the midst of the current uncertainty we bring a short word of encouragement. Scriptures for meditation - John 10:10, Romans 8:31-39, Phillipians 4:6-7 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message

With each episode, in 10min or less we aim to bring you a short word that you can use as a tool to help you make a positive impact in the Kingdom, the Family and in the Community --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk/message