Kirkmont Men's Podcast

Pastor BJ and Dave take a look at the factors involved in leaving a godly legacy. 

Dave discusses BJ's recent deployment as a Chaplain with the US Air Force. 

The Supreme Court decision Dobbs v Jackson was a monumental reversal of the Roe v Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States. As a church seeking to uphold the pro-life cause and ethic, this decision has many implications for our mission. Pastor BJ invited Jeff Shafer an experienced attorney and the director of the Hale Institute at New Saint Andrews College for a discussion about the legal and cultural ramifications of this decisions.Links:https://www.haleinstitute.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=creeyQmbxQc - The Common Law Constitution of the American Republic - Jeff ShaferCredit for Music:Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moonhttps://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-ushttps://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon 

Dave and I close out our reading of Defending Boyhood with the final chapter called Life To Give.

Dave and I work through the chapter titled Enemies To Slay in the book Defending Boyhood by Anthony Esolen.

Dave was given the privilege to preach the Word this past Sunday at Christ Covenant Church in Miami, Florida. He preached a sermon titled "Rebuilding Requires Passionate Prayer."http://christcovenant.cc/

Dave and I work through the chapter titled Song To Sing in the book Defending Boyhood by Anthony Esolen.Music Credits:The Ohio State University Fight SongThe Air Force Song"Unforgiven" by Metallica"Wellerman" by Nathan EvansWestminster Shorter Catechism set to music by Brian Sauve can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq9KM-trvQc&list=PL8KUb2bcKrZ3oOd7l_DqvUB-y91vVqZVs 

Dave and I work through the chapter titled Work To Do in the book Defending Boyhood by Anthony Esolen.

Dave and I work through the chapter titled The Man To Follow in the book Defending Boyhood by Anthony Esolen.

There has been an interesting phenomenon of evangelicals and men influenced by the Manosphere entering Eastern Orthodoxy in recent years.Pastor BJ invited Reverend Matthew Joyner from Trinity Reformed Episcopal Church in Mason, Ohio for a discussion about the causes of this trend. Reverend Joyner is also the host of Taproot Faith Podcast. Links:https://taprootfaith.buzzsprout.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXom3oB2M8o - From Eastern Orthodox Priest to Protestant Pastor: Interview with Rev. Matthew JoynerCredit for Music:Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moonhttps://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-ushttps://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon  

Dave and I work through the chapter titled Mountains To Climb in the book Defending Boyhood by Anthony Esolen. 

Dave and I work through the chapter titled Mountains To Climb in the book Defending Boyhood by Anthony Esolen. 

Dave and I work through the chapter titled Brothers to Gather in the book Defending Boyhood by Anthony Esolen. 

Dave and I work through the chapter titled The Arena To Enter in the book Defending Boyhood by Anthony Esolen. 

This month, Dave and I begin working our way through the book titled Defending Boyhood by Tony Esolen. We are challenging our listeners to join us for a slow walk through a very insightful and much needed book. 

This month Dave and I dive into questions about Christmas:Should Christians celebrate Christmas?If so, how and why should we celebrate it?How should parents navigate questions about Santa Claus?Should we tell our kids about Santa Claus or not?(40 mins)

This Month:What happens in our home is the single most important factor for spreading the gospel and being salt and light in our culture. Having and discipling our children, protecting our marriages, and deliberately passing the covenant from one generation to the next, is the key to changing our family tree in a Christian direction. And, BJ goes on a bit of a screed about pumpkin spice. (43 mins)

This Month:An unpresented number of people are moving in the aftermath of the covid pandemic. Even for those not relocating, many have been disappointed with the response by their local church. So, this month, Dave and I lay out some principles for what to look for in finding a new church. What are the priorities? How should someone in this situation proceed with this decision?(46 mins)

This Month:Dave has recently relocated to Miami with the Air Force, which led us to consider what the Bible say about this topic. What are some factors Christians need to consider about moving? What does the Bible say about place? Why is it important to be rooted?(48 mins) 

Dr. Ben Merkle joins Pastor BJ for a discussion about Christian education and the future of Evangelicalism. Dr. Merkle is the President of New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, ID. His Bio can be found here: https://nsa.edu/presidents-page/ Links: https://nsa.edu/ https://logosonlineschool.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9rnSZY6psI - NSA ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjLwskMO5ys - Fight Laugh Feast Speech  Credit for Music: Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moon https://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-us https://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon  

Pastor BJ has officially completed (sort of) his six-part series about the Christian household.    Episode 6 looks at how the nuclear family is considered as an economic unit. The role of the Christian household in accomplishing the cultural mandate involves economic considerations. Therefore, we must see all economic and wealth building activity as proceeding from the duties of the family. Pastor BJ had not originally intended an additional episode of this series. But, given some conversations and challenges that have come from it, he has decided to do an additional episode answering some of these confusions and challenges. Topics to expect: broken families, ordering loyalties, socialism, and even the end of the world.    Credit for Music:Aaron Rench - "Start a Fire"https://sc.lnk.to/AR-saf

In this special joint-edition of the Kirkmont Men's Podcast, Dave and Pastor BJ join Dante from the Legacy Dads Podcast  and special guest Chaplain Bryan Dodge as they discuss crisis in men's lives. In part 1, they discussed the Christian perspective on crisis, and started unpacking the phases of crisis. Part 2 is called "Hope On the Other Side." Here, the men discuss how to look through the crisis to the other side and find, hope, redemption, and inspiration. 

In this special joint-edition podcast with the Kirkmont Men's Podcast, Dave and Dante, and guests Pastor BJ Newman and Chaplain Bryan Dodge discuss crisis in men's lives. In part 1, they discuss the Christian perspective on crisis, and start unpacking the phases of crisis. From the moment a man faces crisis, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, the importance of having other men, rooted in faith, providing sound, biblical advice and perspective, cannot be understated. Tune in for part 2 "Hope On the Other Side" after this episode!

Jon Harris joins Pastor BJ for a discussion about the ongoing influence of social justice in Evangelical churches. Jon Harris is the host of the Conversations That Matter podcast, and the author of Social Justice Goes to Church. He has an M.Div. from Southeastern Seminary and an M.A. in History from Liberty University. Links:https://www.worldviewconversation.com/ https://www.worldviewconversation.com/product/social-justice-goes-to-church/ Credit for Music:Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moonhttps://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-us https://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon 

Dr. Glenn Sunshine joins Pastor BJ for a discussion about the relationship between the church and the state. Glenn shares how Christians have historically understood that relationship, and why we need to re-learn the lessons of our past.  Glenn Sunshine (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison), the founder and president of Every Square Inch Ministries, is professor of history at the Central Connecticut State University, a Research Fellow of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty, and a Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Glenn has published several books and numerous articles on history, theology, and culture online and on both sides of the Atlantic. His book Why You Think the Way You Do: The Story of Western Worldviews from Rome to Home (Zondervan, 2009) received the 2006 Acton Institute Book Grant. He is also a regular columnist at Breakpoint (www.breakpoint.org).                                                                               Links:https://www.esquareinch.com/ https://thetheologypugcast.com/index.php/about/ https://canonpress.com/products/slaying-leviathan/ Credit for Music:Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moonhttps://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-ushttps://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon

This Month:God has created men to accomplish the cultural mandate - being fruitful and multiplying, subduing the Earth, and ruling over it. That requires, to quote Liam Neeson, a very particular set of skills.In this episode, Dave and I discuss what those skills might be. We independently listed what we thought were the top 10 skills every man should have. Then we compared notes. (44 mins) 

This Month:What lessons can we learn from the Ravi Zacharias failures? What do Christian men need to know about sexual accountability?In this episode, Dave and I look at these ideas:Defeating sexual sin requires accountability from other menThere is a connection between tolerating "little" sins and falling into major sinsMen need hard nosed mentors to be brutally honest with them(34 mins) 

Thomas Achord joins Pastor BJ for a discussion about productive households and the impact that has on a culture.   Thomas, alongside Stephen Wolfe, is the host of the Ars Politica podcast, as well as the editor of the book "Who Is My Neighbor?" Links:https://ars-politica.captivate.fm/episode/ars-politica-podcast-introhttps://www.amazon.com/Who-My-Neighbor-Anthology-Relations-ebook/dp/B08SKJTT4ZCredit for Music:Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moonhttps://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-ushttps://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon

Pastor BJ has officially launched his six-part series about the Christian household.    Episode 5 looks at how the nuclear family and the Christian household is the fountainhead of our identity. Western culture wants our identity to be a matter personal choice. The Bible sees us as being given an identity and we are called to live within that identity to the Glory of God.In episode 6, BJ will look into the economics of the Christian household, and how economy feeds into the wider social fabric.    Credit for Music:Aaron Rench - "Start a Fire"https://sc.lnk.to/AR-saf

Pastor Brian Sauvé joins Pastor BJ and Dave Scarborough for a discussion about worshipping through the Psalms. We discuss his advocacy for singing psalms during public worship, his recently published EP of psalms set to music, and the relationship between masculinity and corporate worship. Brian is a pastor at Refuge Church in Ogden, Utah. He blogs at his personal blogsite called Mouse and Mane.  Links:https://www.briansauve.com/about https://www.briansauve.com/blog/2018/3/13/daughters-of-eve-and-weaponized-glory https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo-TxF5p2a1Xi8TP0Y1frPg Credit for Music:The music used in this episode belongs to Brian himself. The opening song is from Psalm 110 and the closing song is from Psalm 1.

Cody Libolt joins Pastor BJ and Dave Scarborough for a discussion about the life of the mind in the Christian faith. We look at the world of the intellect as a masculine virtue, the role of debate in the faith, and the question of courage in intellectual engagement. Cody, along with his partner Jacob Brunton, runs an organization called For the New Christian Intellectual. Shortened to FTNCI, it is a worldview publication seeking to restore a vision of Jesus Christ as one who is rationally worthy of all admiration and devotion. Their materials can be found at the following links.  Links:https://christianintellectual.com https://medium.com/christian-intellectualhttps://www.youtube.com/user/Jacobtyler623  Credit for Music:Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moonhttps://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-ushttps://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon

For this episode, Dave reads through the entire report concerning Ravi Zacharias' sexual misconduct. It is tough to hear, but as Christian men, we need to know the facts and take lessons-learned and apply them in the future.In Dave's next episode, he will take some portions of the report and apply it to the lives of Christian men. How do we confront a brother engaging in sin? What are some warning signs? Where do we go from here?Read the full report here: https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/zacharias-report.pdfRavi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) response to the report:https://www.rzim.org/read/rzim-updates/board-statement

Pastor BJ has officially launched his six-part series about the Christian household. Episode 4 looks at family hierarchy and male headship. The Bible structures families in a particular way. In order for families to work well and be the places of production God designed them to be, we must follow His guidance on leadership. In episode 5, BJ will look into how the household is the fountain from which we draw our identities. Credit for Music:Aaron Rench - "Start a Fire"https://sc.lnk.to/AR-saf

For confidential help dealing with suicide call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-237-8255 (TALK), or visit their website at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org.In this episode, Dave relates a personal story while addressing the challenging topic of suicide. This isn't about whether or not suicide is sinful. It is more about how the bible addresses the topic, and how we can apply that to our lives today. With statistics showing suicides and attempts going in the wrong direction, Christian men must be willing to address the underlying issues and guide troubled people to Jesus.Articles:https://time.com/collection/davos-2020-mental-health/5550803/depression-suicide-rates-youth/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/09/11/youth-suicide-rate-increases-cdc-report-finds/3463549001/

Pastor BJ has officially launched his six-part series about the Christian household. Episode 3 looks at the role of the family religion. The new generation is one of the major keys to creating a Christian culture and fulfilling the Great Commission. But this does not happen automatically. The Christian household is to be the place where the faith of the father is passed onto the children. In episode 4, BJ will look into male headship as the model of leadership in the Christian household. Credit for Music: Aaron Rench - "Start a Fire" https://sc.lnk.to/AR-saf

Zachary M. Garris joins Pastor BJ for a discussion about feminism in the church, Christian education, and his new book Masculine Christianity. The discussion ends with some practical tips for Christian men moving forward.In addition to Masculine Christianity, Zach edited the book called Dabney on Fire: A Theology of Parenting, Education, Feminism, and Government. His writings have been published by Chronicles Magazine, the Mises Institute, The Reformed Conservative, The Liberty Conservative, Desiring God, among others. Links:http://knowingscripture.com/https://teachdiligently.com/Credit for Music:Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moonhttps://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-ushttps://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon

CR Wiley joins Pastor BJ and Dave Scarborough for a discussion about ministering as a conservative in a liberal area, antifragility, and raising masculine sons. We finish this discussion with a focus on why Christians ought to be optimistic about the future of the church. CR Wiley is an author of multiple books, a senior contributor to the Imaginative Conservative, a host of the Theology Pugcast, and he ministers in the PCA. Links:https://crwiley.com/bio/https://thetheologypugcast.com/Credit for Music:Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moonhttps://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-ushttps://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon

Pastor Michael Foster joins Pastor BJ and Dave Scarborough for a discussion about masculinity, the church, and the Christian household. Michael Foster is the Pastor of East River Church in Batavia, Ohio (greater Cincinnati area), as well as the host of the podcast "It's Good To Be A Man." Links:https://www.eastriverchurch.org/https://itsgoodtobeaman.com/Credit for Music:Tomer Katz - Howling At the Moonhttps://artlist.io/artist/716/d-fine-ushttps://www.shazam.com/track/499282228/howling-at-the-moon

In this final episode of the three-part series, Dave discusses how the pornography business affects individuals in the business. After highlighting a few case studies, he then discusses the link between the pornography business and human trafficking. Finally, for those looking for a few helpful resources, Dave shares some sites and organizations that men can reach out to for help with their porn addiction.Helpful resources to start your battle defeating a porn addiction:Fight The New Drug (www.ftnd.org)Exodus Road (www.theexodusroad.com)The Freedom Fight (https://thefreedomfight.org/)Links cited during the podcast:https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2020/dec/14/pornhub-purge-removes-unverified-videos-investigation-child-abusehttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/11/us/porn-sex-trafficking.htmlhttps://fightthenewdrug.org/3-male-porn-stars-share-their-most-disturbing-experiences-doing-porn/https://fightthenewdrug.org/10-porn-stars-speak-openly-about-their-most-popular-scenes/https://www.covenanteyes.com/2008/10/28/ex-porn-star-tells-the-truth-about-the-porn-industry/https://www.collectiveshout.org/porn_stars_speak_outhttps://fightthenewdrug.org/by-the-numbers-porn-sex-trafficking-connected/https://blog.theexodusroad.com/porn-and-human-trafficking-the-facts-you-need-to-know

In this episode, Dave reviews 2020 and provides some scripture to help with making good resolutions in 2021. Added bonus is a couple of special guests to lighten the mood.Scripture:Psalm 51:10Isaiah 43:19Lamentations 3:22-27

Pastor BJ has officially launched his six-part series about the Christian household. Episode 2 looks at the role of the Christian household in creating culture. Humans were given the task of multiplying, subduing the Earth and ruling over it – the Cultural Mandate. Marriage and the nuclear household is the engine that drives this project. In episode 3, he will look into family worship is to be done in the Christian household. Credit for Music: Aaron Rench - "Start a Fire" https://sc.lnk.to/AR-saf

In part 2 of the 3 part series, Dave discusses how an addiction to pornography can affect an individual both physically and psychologically. Additionally, he discusses how an addiction is defined, as well as the effects on relationships.Resources:https://fightthenewdrug.org/3-reasons-why-relationships-and-porn-dont-mix/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-apes/202008/how-porn-affects-relationshipshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/attraction-evolved/201610/how-pornography-really-affects-relationshipshttps://www.apa.org/monitor/2014/04/pornographyhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6352245/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29578817/https://jflowershealth.com/process-addiction-assessment/https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=556606108:556606109https://blogs.psychcentral.com/sex/2020/07/the-consequences-of-compulsive-porn-use/https://blogs.psychcentral.com/sex/2020/06/what-is-porn-addiction-compulsivity/https://blogs.psychcentral.com/sex/2020/08/who-is-vulnerable-to-compulsive-addictive-porn-use/

Pastor BJ has officially launched his six-part series about the Christian household.This first episode looks at the place of the Christian household in society as the Bible lays it out, as well as how the household impacts the Gospel and the Great Commission. In episode 2, he will look into how the Christian household is designed by God to accomplish what theologians call the Cultural Mandate, the task given to humanity in Genesis 1:28. Credit for Music: Aaron Rench - "Start a Fire"https://sc.lnk.to/AR-saf

In the first of a three-part series, Dave explores the biblical and societal views of the consumption and use of pornography by Christian men. What does scripture say about pornography? What are some common secular views about pornography?Stay tuned for part two when Dave discusses the physiological and psychological effects resulting from the consumption and use of pornography.For additional information:www.provenmen.org

This Month:What are the primary responsibilities Christian men have when raising girls? What do Christian men need to know about discipling daughters?In this episode, Dave and I look at these ideas:Fathers are the primary point of protection for our daughtersPhysical protectionSocial protectionEmotional Protection Fathers are the primary figure responsible for discipling our daughters Home Discipleship The Long Game Female Mentorship What role does spending time with our daughters play in protecting them?Why is it so easy for men to become complacent in this job?How do we create an environment where our daughters can grow in the faith?What role does female mentorship play in this process?(35 mins)

This Month: What environment should Christian men provide for raising girls? What traits do the Scriptures gives us for raising young women? In this episode, Dave and I look at these ideas:Daughters should be given an environment where trust between her and her father can be built (Col 3:18-21)Daughters should be given an environment where she is taught to have modesty and a gentle spirit (1 Pet 3:1-7) Daughters should be given an environment where she is encouraged to pursue being a wife and mother (Tit 2:4-5) How do fathers foster trust with their daughters?Why modesty in young girls?What about mothers and daughters? Sources Mentioned:https://grownandflown.com/daughters-just-want-homemakers/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/31/opinion/sunday/do-millennial-men-want-stay-at-home-wives.html?_r=1 (43 mins)

This Month:What environment should Christian men provide for raising boys? What role do role models, male and female, play in raising boys? In this episode, Dave and I look at these ideas:Young boys do not naturally become godly menYoung boys need an environment where they are challenged to growFeminine role models are deeply important for young boysYoung boys need to learn how to interact with various feminine role models What steps do we take to grow young boys physically, intellectually, and spiritually?What role does the wider community play in this development?How do we grow young men in male-female relationships? (37 mins)

This Month: What principles should Christian men follow in raising boys? What are some of the differences in how we raise boys and girls? Why is this task so significant? In this episode, Dave and I look at these ideas:The role a father and other Christian men play in raising young boys to become menFathers and other men in the community need to be deliberate about training young menChristian men need to know where they are taking the boys in their community and how that will be different from the secular cultureThe difference between godliness and masculinity What role does a father play in raising young boys? What about the wider community?How do we harness the distinctively masculine traits that make young boys godly men?Why does it matter? (34 mins)Books ReferencedFuture Men: Raising Boys to Fight Giants - Douglas WilsonFathered by God: Learning What Your Dad Could Never Teach You - John EldridgePoint Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family - Steve FarrarUncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance - Tony Dungy

This Month:What does the Bible say about physical fitness? What should our attitude be towards physical fitness and spirituality? What are some practical steps we can take to engage our physical fitness? In this episode, Dave and I look at these ideas:Our bodies are designed by God to accomplish the task He gave us at the beginningOur bodies are another of the gifts of God which we are tasked with properly stewardingDiet and physical training must be balanced to accomplish proper fitnessIt takes a deliberate choice to simply begin working out and not make excuses What steps can we take when we hit the wall and get sick of being out of shape?Is lifting weight or cardio training better getting fit? How do we start working out when we spend our day exhausted? (40 mins) References:https://bulletininserts.org/the-value-of-physical-fitness-for-the-christian/https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/strengthen-your-faith-through-physical-exercise

This Month:How do strong families and strong communities protect us in a time of crisis? What does the Bible say about the centrality of the family? How does this contrast with the prevailing secular ideas? In this episode, Dave and I look at these ideas:The nuclear family is the most foundational of the God-ordained institutionsStrong families create strong community, which in turn make individuals resilientStrong families entail playing to our strengths and minimizing our weaknessesSecular thought weakens the family and the best alternative is the biblical framework for the nuclear family What role does a family play during a crisis?What are some differences between the Christian and secular conceptions of the family? How do we avoid pride in our understanding of the family? (32 mins)Resources:https://opcentral.org/resources/2015/01/12/handling-lifes-crises-in-the-christian-family-by-joseph-p-gillespie/https://billygraham.org/story/5-ways-you-can-respond-in-times-of-crisis/

This Month:How should Christian men understand the current coronavirus pandemic? What does the Bible say about diseases like this? What are some practical steps we can take in this unusual season? In this episode, Pastor BJ and Dave look at these ideas:The Bible speaks often about the issue of disease and epidemicThe Bible is very clear that pandemics are a result of the Fall, and not part of the original good creationChristian Men must be willing to affirm God’s sovereign control even at a time like thisGood Christian men must be prepared to lead well in a time of crisisWhat role does the Fall play in epidemics?Are epidemics and infectious diseases a curse of God? How ought Christian men conduct themselves during this situation?(32 mins)References:https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/christians-anxious-coronavirus/https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/corrie-ten-boomhttps://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-to-talk-to-children-about-the-coronavirus-2020030719111https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/talking-with-kids-about-the-coronavirus/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-should-christians-talk-about-the-covid-19-potential-pandemic/