IronMen of God

IronMen of God - November 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Kenny OrtizTopic: Titus

IronMen of God - October 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: John ParrottTopic: 1 Timothy

IronMen of God - September 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Amir KashtanTopic: Colossians

Julio Soto teaching IronMen Connect | 9/19/251. What “things” might you need to count as loss to know Christ more fully?  Have you put any of these as your target lately?2. How can prayer and right thinking guard your heart and mind in times of anxiety? Is praying / right thinking & targeting part of your daily training towards your goal?3. How have you experienced Christ's strength/contentment in your own life?  Can You DESCRIBE?

Bob Gilbert teaching IronMen Connect | 9/12/251. How can we apply the concept of humility in our private and/or professional relationships? Can you share examples from your own experiences? 2. In what ways can we foster a spirit of unity amid differences in beliefs or opinions? 3. How does viewing Christ's example of humility challenge our understanding of leadership and service in our everyday lives?4. Can you have a conflict between humility and prideful behavior? How can you prevent this?

Enrique Jograj teaching IronMen Connect | 9/5/251. What does Paul's example teach us about finding joy in difficult circumstances?2. How can we strengthen our partnership with others in advancing the Gospel today? How would you encourage a brother along his spiritual journey?3. What would it look like for you to live “worthy of the Gospel” in your daily life, and why is it important to live "worthy”?

IronMen of God - August 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Jim SubersTopic: Phillippians

Aaron Smith teaching IronMen Connect - 8/15/251. What does it mean to you when Paul says, "Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth..."?2. Why do you think the "belt of truth" is the first piece of armor mentioned by Paul?3. How does Biblical truth differ from the world's truth?

Larry Queen teaching IronMen Connect | 8/8/251 - Have you or someone close to you experienced adoption, either literally or in a spiritual sense (e.g. being welcomed into a community or faith)? How did that experience shape your understanding of belonging?2 – Like the gentiles, have you ever felt “far off”, like an outsider in your faith, family, or community? How has God's love helped you feel “brought near”?3 - Can you share a story of how God's grace has changed your life or someone else's, helping you overcome challenges or a difficult past?

Randy Root teaching IronMen Connect | 8/1/251. How does understanding the context of Paul writing to the Ephesians impact your understanding of what he's trying to do?2. Why is understanding the context so important to understanding the Bible?3. Think of a time someone misunderstood you because they didn't have context. What would you want them to do differently?

IronMen of God - July 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Joe LaCognataTopic: Ephesians

Ken Weas teaching IronMen Connect | 7/18/251.    What does my Daily worship time (praying, in The Word, serving & leading my wife and family, etc.) look like?2.    I'm performing to get His approval or humbly serving Him – what needs to be different?3.    When people out there bump into me, what will they experience & does it include me sharing my unique Life's Story?

IronMen of God - June 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Charles CooperTopic: Romans

Bob Brogan teaching IronMen Connect | 6/20/251. Is there a favorite song or book that has impacted your transformation?2. When was/what is the last noticeable change in yourself? Did anyone else notice?3. What control/worry have you given up to Christ?

Eddie Lopez teaching IronMen Connect | 6/13/251. What does it mean to you to be in Christ?2. What are the implications of this new creation for how we view ourselves and others?3. How does the idea of a new creation relate to our ongoing spiritual transformation?

IronMen of God - May 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Carlos MartinezTopic: 2 Corinthians

Rodney Green teaching IronMen Connect | 5/16/251. What is the true focus of your time, energy and recourses?2. What's stopping you from letting go? (Letting go of unnecessary drama, resentment and internal issues.)3. Have you identified your calling or purpose? If so how are you using it to glorify the Lord?

Jacob Gotimer teaching IronMen Connect | 5/2/251) How can we be better stewards of the faith for others?2) What can we do to help our church communities more?3) How do we respond to adversity within our families and communities?

IronMen of God - April 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Frank ForemanTopic: 1 Corinthians

IronMen of God - March 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Kyle CousinsTopic: Galatians

Dave Collins teaching IronMen Connect | 03/14/251. Please note: Paul, acting as the Holy Spirit is leading the repentance and renewal2. Putting yourself in the place of Philemon and needing to forgive someone: Have you ever been offended or betrayed by somebody and have yet to forgive them in your heart? (Keep in mind that they don't need to ask for forgiveness and you don't need to speak it. But you do need to make that decision in your heart)3. Acting as Onesimus - Asking for forgiveness: Is there somebody that you have offended in your life and you have not spoken to them about it, avoiding the situation/embarrassment?

Ken Sandon teaching IronMen Connect | 3/7/251. If you were Philemon and were faced with Onesimus's offenses, What would be your first response toward him seeking forgiveness? Why even forgive?2. How are our individual responses different in the Spirit vs.  our  responses in the flesh?3. What is the proper way to respond  to forgiveness given what Jesus said in Matthew 18:22 to forgive 70 x 7. Where and how do we find the inner spiritual strength to forgive someone who has offended you, your family, and your church?

IronMen of God - February 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Troy SchmidtTopic: Philemon

Josh Steele teaching IronMen Connect | 2/21/251. How should we be living in preparation for the return of Jesus? What are practical ways to ensure we do this?2. How can we practically encourage and remind one another of this hope in times of difficulty?3. Who is someone in your life that would benefit from hearing these words of encouragement? Take time to pray for these individuals.

Sonny Zentmeyer teaching IronMen Connect | 2/14/251. What is one way you have personally experience God's love in your life?2. What is a practical step you can take this week to grow in brotherly love?3. How does your marriage (or closest relationships) reflect the love of Christ, and where can you improve?

James Zimbardi teaching IronMenConnect | 2/7/25

IronMen of God - January 2025 CoffeeSpeaker: Dr. George CopeTopic: 1 & 2 Thessalonians

Grayson Stallings teaching IronMen Connect | 1/17/251. What spheres of influence do you have entry into that your pastor does not have?2. What opportunities exist today where you can act out your faith in your workplace?3. What are ways you can infiltrate and change these spheres of influence for the Kingdom?

Tim Smith teaching IronMen Connect | 1/10/251) Have you ever been on a journey, a path in life that you were certain was the right road, only to find that you were wrong and God had to force a personal, course correction?  How did you handle it?  What did you learn?2) What do you think was going through Saul's mind as he went from spiritual darkness to physical blindness, and then to the point of seeing God in Christ for the very first time and having his spiritual and physical eyes opened?3) Are there people in your life who you know are perhaps “religious” yet are walking in spiritual blindness?  How do you think you can help them see the light of Jesus?  Are you willing to accept the fact that it could be you?

John Dapkus teaching IronMen Connect | 1/3/251) What were you doing before you met Jesus that Jesus could have used for his glory (and not your glory)?2) When was the first time you realized you weren't OK with God? What did you do about it3) Has God ever told you that you were “kicking against the goads”? How long did it take you to surrender?

IronMen of God - December 2024 Coffee Speaker: Josh Taylor Topic: Impacting the World

Scott Michael teaching IronMen Connect | 12/13/24 1. Have you ever tried to push your own agenda onto Jesus?2. Do you find it difficult to recognize the people that God has placed in your life as spiritual authority?3. Are you ever tempted to believe that you have anything apart from Jesus? 

Gerald Winburn teaching IronMen Connect | 12/6/24 1)      What will you be remembered for in your life with Christ?2)      Speak about your life experience along the line of Judas and his life with Jesus.3)      If you could go back in time and speak to Judas, what one thing would you tell him about yourself?

IronMen of God - November 2024 Coffee Speaker: Patrick Gibson Topic: Fatherhood and Mentorship

Ken Hatcher teaching IronMen Connect | 11/15/24 1. Are there areas in my life where I'm seeking recognition rather than serving for God glory alone?2. Who are the ‘behind the scenes' people in my life, and how can I honor and encourage their contributions?3. How can I follow Simon's example by serving humbly and faithfully, even when no one is watching?

Shawn Szydlik teaching IronMen Connect | 11/8/24 1. Since following Jesus, what is the biggest ‘ah ha' moment that you experienced that changed your perspective and understanding in your walk?2. When God reveals wisdom to you, when this wisdom challenges your beliefs/perspective, how have you dealt with those challenges? Ignore them? Put them off to the side and eventually forget? Dive into the Word and/or prayer? Seek guidance?3. What are ways you could challenge yourself and your perspective to deepen your understanding and relationship with Christ?

Tom Smothers teaching IronMen Connect | 11/1/24 1) Simon was called Simon the Canaanite or Simon the Zealot. When people are identifying you, what description are you best known by?2) What are you best known to be a zealot / or zealous for?3) Are you willing to die as Simon the Zealot was for his cause?

Jack Levine teaching IronMen Connect | 10/18/24 1.     Talk about an area of your life when you were impatient with God's timing.2.     What are some ways you can guard your heart and BUILD YOURSELF UP to live more for God?3.     What are some times in your life where you had “TALIA” moments, even though you know God, you didn't trust Him with the outcome of a tough storm in your life,  and how can you be prepared to deal with "storms of life" differently in the future?

Curt Myhre teaching IronMen Connect | 10/4/24 1. Will you continue to show up?2. What is your question for Jesus?3. Who, in your life, is your Thaddaeus?4. Do you overlook your Thaddaeus?

IronMen of God - September 2024 Coffee Speaker: Randy Alligood Topic: Emotional and Mental Well-being

Steve Chong teaching IronMen Connect | 9/20/24 1.    Think of a person who played a significant role in your evangelism or discipleship.  What character qualities did that person possess that enabled him or her to be successful?2.    What character qualities do you possess that would enable you to influence another person in a similar way?3.    Do you know someone you can evangelize or disciple by using your gifts and experience?4.    Will you pray for an opportunity to use your gifts to influence someone God puts into your path or from your circle of friends and family?5.    What will your spiritual legacy be?  After you die, will you be remembered as a disciple of Christ?

Randy Killian teaching IronMen Connect | 9/13/24 1.) Jesus granted access to himself, however the apostles responded to HIS invitation. Share briefly the time that you responded to the call and the circumstances surrounding that decision.2.) After the decision to follow Jesus he invested in them by sharing himself, teaching and giving them direction. Who has invested in your spiritual growth and to whom are you investing into? What does that investment look like?3.) Can you communicate times of inexpressible joy in your life?

Enrique Jograj teacing IronMen Connect | 9/6/24 1. How have obscure people shaped your life? Explore how seemingly insignificant encounters or relationships have had a profound impact on your life. Discuss specific examples and how these interactions have influenced your choices, beliefs, or perspectives.2. Why are obscure people essential to society? Consider how diverse perspectives and experiences contribute to a more vibrant society.3. Discuss how obscure people, often from marginalized or underrepresented groups, can offer unique insights and challenges to the status quo.

IronMen of God - August 2024 Coffee Speaker: Rick Steinberger Topic: Relationships and Community

Bill Wagner teaching IronMen Connect | 8/16/24 1. How has God met you and replaced your doubt with faith? 2. How have the names you've called yourself impacted you? 3. How has Jesus shown you grace?

Larry Queen teaching IronMen Connect | 8/9/24 1 - Do you find Thomas' doubt, or doubt in general, to be a sin? What other factors might need to be present to make it a sin? 2 - Is there a part of you that you have outgrown but it still sticks with some people - maybe even yourself? How can 2 Cor 5:17 help you overcome that? 3 - What does Jesus' treatment of Thomas in John 20 teach us about how we are to forgive others? Is there someone in your life who needs you to show them this level of love, grace and forgiveness?

Jesse Stanley teaching IronMen Connect | 8/2/24 Why do you think the Bible offers so little information about the apostles? In what ways have you focused on the dangers instead of the mission? How have you seen Jesus bring you back to your feet and into His Light?

IronMen of God - July 2024 Coffee Speaker: Chuck Carter Topic: Work and Stewardship

Bob Troxel teaching IronMen Connect | 7/12/24 1.  What are you doing to pursue the study of God's Word?  If you feel you need help or guidance in this area, talk to your tablemates and mentors to get help. 2.  Are there any doctrines or issues of theology that are bothering you right now?  If there are, what are you doing to resolve those questions? 3.  What is the next step for you in your growth in understanding Scripture?  (For example, are there important doctrines you don't yet understand, or questions you need answered?  Do you need to grow in your ability to disciple and teach?)

Bob Troxel teaching IronMen Connect | 7/5/24 1.  How has your life been transformed by the gospel?  More specifically, what is God doing in your life now as part of his transforming work?2.  Have you taken the importance of forgiveness to heart?  Do you have people in your life that you need to forgive, and if so, what are you doing about it?3.  Do you have a burden for the lost?  More importantly, what are you doing to minister to and reach the lost in your family and this community?

IronMen of God - June 2024 Coffee Speakers: Phil & Priscilla Fretwell Topic: Purity and Sexual Integrity