The Christian Bro Code Podcast

First, the bad news: After careful consideration, I've decided to suspend production of The Christian Bro Code Podcast, YouTube channel and Facebook Page. Now, the good news (at least for me it is!): I will continue to provide teachings via a podcast and YouTube channel. The podcast will be new. The YouTube channel and Facebook page will be The Christian Bro Code rebranded. The teachings on the new podcast and YouTube channel will be very similar - almost identical - to what I taught in The Christian Bro Code Podcast. They will not be specifically for men, however. Instead, they will be for Christians who are seeking to grow as disciples of Jesus. The goal of the teachings is to equip you to advance the mission Jesus started. What now? From now on, you can find me online at www.marioescobedo.org. To make sure you never miss a teaching, visit my new website and join my email list. Better yet, sign up for the new workshop I just created titled, "The Call To Discipleship." I think you'll like it. Finally ... Thank you, thank you, thank you. I've received so many positive messages and comments from you and I can't thank you enough. My prayer is that I can continue to provide you teachings that help you grow. God bless, bro!

Growth doesn't happen on its own or just because you want it to happen. Growth happens when you decide to grow, map out a growth plan and then put it into action. 2020 was … different, and only God knows what's in store for us in 2021. But, one thing is for sure. Regardless of what happened in 2020 or of what awaits you in 2021, you can grow. Make no mistake about it, though. Growth will only happen if you plan on it and if you take action. In this final episode of 2020, I share some pointers that should help you have a fruitful 2021. I hope you enjoy it and I hope it helps you. See you in 2021!

What a crazy election season it's been! I'm sure you have your own very unique political views and opinions. And I'm sure that, whatever they may be, you're convinced that they are absolutely right and that anybody who doesn't share them must be taking stupid pills. And, it's very likely that you're not shy about your views or about sharing them with others. Well, be that as it may, I'd like to suggest to you that there is a particular characteristic that we must display as disciples of Jesus that just might affect how much and how often we give the world a piece of our mind. That characteristic is meekness. In this episode I'll share with you my definition of meekness and how it should play out in our lives. Believe me, kingdom-wise, there's a lot at stake if we don't demonstrate meekness. Be sure to like and share the episode and subscribe to the podcast. God bless, bro!

No doubt we're all feeling frustrated and maybe even a little anxious during this whole COVID-19 situation. That's pretty normal, I think. But, have you gotten to the point that you've started to doubt in God? If that's where you find yourself, take a listen to this episode. Now, fair warning, you're not going to hear the stuff you typically hear like "God is with you; Don't give up, etc., etc." All that is true and we need to hear it. But in this episode I'm going to put some of the responsibility of overcoming your doubt squarely on your own shoulders. Now, don't worry. I'm not going to judge you or put you down or anything like that. I just want you to see that there's a lot more that you can do than you think.

Since March of 2020 we've all been living in some kind of alternate reality. Among other things happening in our nation and world, COVID has impacted our lives in ways nobody could have foreseen. I think we all know change is inevitable. But there's a huge difference between living with changes you chose and changes that you did not choose. In the case of of COVID and 2020, we didn't choose change - change chose us! So, as disciples of Jesus, what should be our attitude and reaction to unexpected changes that are thrust on us? That's what I'm going to talk to you about in this episode. I'll be looking at Isaiah 43, primarily verses 16-19, as a basis for this discussion. We'll look at two attitudes to change. I'll suggest that there is one attitude God wants us to avoid and another He wants us to embrace. Choose incorrectly and you could miss out on the new things God is planning. I hope you enjoy the episode, Bro! If you haven't done so yet, be sure to like, comment and subscribe. God bless, bro!

Regardless of your level of income or the amount of clout you have in society, you will more than likely face a desperate situation at some point in your life. I would argue that in those situations, as a disciple of Jesus, you are called on to demonstrate your faith. But, what does that mean? In this episode I take you through Mark 5:21-43 to help answer that question. This passages is the one where Jesus healed the woman who had been bleeding for twelve years. He also raised a little girl from the dead. There's quite a bit to learn from this event about what it means to demonstrate faith. When you're done listening to the episode, take some time to read this passage for yourself. Look for ways that it encourages you and challenges you to demonstrate your faith. Don't forget to pick up your free training, How To Kick Start Your Bible Study Library. In this training I talk to you about 3 Bible study tools you should get your hands on in order to take your personal Bible study up a notch. Get this training over at thechristianbrocode.com Why should you get this training? Because if you're going to grow as a disciple of Jesus you're going to have to learn how to be a self-feeder. You shouldn't depend on your Pastor or small group leader to spoon-feed you your daily dose of Bible. You've got to own it! This training will help you with that. So head on over to thechristianbrocode.com to pick it up. You'll thank me later! Hope you enjoy the episode! Your bro, Dr. Mario Escobedo

Mark 5:1-20 is a pretty well-known passage. It's the one when Jesus heals a man possessed by a legion of demons. The demons then enter a herd of pigs who hurl themselves over a cliff and drown in a lake. The thing with passages that are well-know to us is that we sometimes read over them and think we've squeezed all the juice out of them! Thinking about that, I decided to dig into the passage a bit more to mine out some takeaways that maybe we haven't though of. Now it may be that you've already heard these takeaways somewhere else. Regardless, give them a listen and see what you think. Don't forget to pick up your free training, How To Kick Start Your Bible Study Library. In this training I talk to you about 3 Bible study tools you should get your hands on in order to take your personal Bible study up a notch. Get this training over at thechristianbrocode.com Why should you get this training? Because if you're going to grow as a disciple of Jesus you're going to have to learn how to be a self-feeder. You shouldn't depend on your Pastor or small group leader to spoon-feed you your daily dose of Bible. You've got to own it! This training will help you with that. So head on over to thechristianbrocode.com to pick it up. You'll thank me later! Hope you enjoy the episode! Your bro, Dr. Mario Escobedo

Following Jesus is an all or nothing proposition. What Jesus looks for is men who are as committed to His mission as He was. Yeah. That's intense. That's radical. That's being a disciple of Jesus. In this episode we look at Mark 3:20-35. In this passage, some of Jesus' family members said this about Jesus, "He's out of his mind!" Only family can get away with that kind of stuff. We'll take a look at how Jesus responded to this and what his response means for us - the modern day disciples of Jesus. Don't forget to pick up your free training, How To Kick Start Your Bible Study Library. In this training I talk to you about 3 Bible study tools you should get your hands on in order to take your personal Bible study up a notch. Get this training over at thechristianbrocode.com Why should you get this training? Because if you're going to grow as a disciple of Jesus you're going to have to learn how to be a self-feeder. You shouldn't depend on your Pastor or small group leader to spoon-feed you your daily dose of Bible. You've got to own it! This training will help you with that. So head on over to thechristianbrocode.com to pick it up. You'll thank me later! Hope you enjoy the episode! Your bro, Dr. Mario Escobedo

I say it all the time. This podcast is all about helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus. But, have you ever stopped to think, "What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?" No doubt, there are many ways we can describe what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. In this episode I boil it down to a handful of characteristics. These are characteristics that I think are essential and fundamental to an understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. Here's a breakdown of the episode: A definition of "Disciple" A definition of "Discipleship" Bible passages that illustrate characteristics of a disciple: Matthew 4:18-20 Matthew 28:18-20 Colossians 1:28-29 2 Timothy 2:1-2 After you hear the episode, I'd be interested to hear what you think is an essential characteristic of a disciple of Jesus. You can send me an email at mario@thechristianbrocode.com or send me a message via FaceBook. One more thing. Don't forget to get your free training, "How To Kick Start Your Own Bible Study Library" over at thechristianbrocode.com. If you're going to grow as a disciple of Jesus, you're going to have to learn to do your own Bible study. Don't depend on others. Become a self-feeder! The resources I recommend in this training will help you take your Bible study to the next level. And there you have it, bro!

Two things you should know before listening to this episode. First, you'll agree with a lot of what I have to say, and you'll probably disagree with some of what I have to say. Second, this episode is like vegetables. You may not like it, but it'll be good for you. This episode is part of our three-part series on Obed-Edom. This episode is all about God's provision. What it means for God to provide for you and what are the conditions for God to provide for you. Here's where we might disagree. I think you should tithe. I think all disciples of Jesus should tithe. I explain why I think that way. I also explain why I don't buy in to two of the most common reasons given for not tithing. There's a story in 2 Samuel 6 about a Bro named Obed-Edom. There's not a whole lot of detail about this bro, but check out this verse, "The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and his entire household." Now, wouldn't you like to know how God blessed Obed-Edom? I sure would! In this episode I'm going to take you on a pretty deep dive Bible study. By the end of this episode you're going to have some pretty solid information that is going to help you understand the blessing that Obed-Edom and his family enjoyed. Even better, we're going to see how we can experience that same blessing in our homes and families today. Buckle up, Bro! It's going to be a good one. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Also, be a bro and share it with a bro. Your bro, Dr. Mario Escobedo

You're going to need your big bro pants for this episode, Bro. This episode is part of our three part series on Obed-Edom. This episode is all about authority. What it is and how we're supposed to use it today as Christian bros. You're going to like some of what I have to say. Other parts - not so much. But, it's all good, bro! There's a story in 2 Samuel 6 about a Bro named Obed-Edom. There's not a whole lot of detail about this bro, but check out this verse, "The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and his entire household." Now, wouldn't you like to know how God blessed Obed-Edom? I sure would! In this episode I'm going to take you on a pretty deep dive Bible study. By the end of this episode you're going to have some pretty solid information that is going to help you understand the blessing that Obed-Edom and his family enjoyed. Even better, we're going to see how we can experience that same blessing in our homes and families today. Buckle up, Bro! It's going to be a good one. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Also, be a bro and share it with a bro. Your bro, Dr. Mario Escobedo

Bro - this an episode you don't want to miss! There's a story in 2 Samuel 6 about a Bro named Obed-Edom. There's not a whole lot of detail about this bro, but check out this verse, "The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and his entire household." Now, wouldn't you like to know how God blessed Obed-Edom? I sure would! In this episode I'm going to take you on a pretty deep dive Bible study. By the end of this episode you're going to have some pretty solid information that is going to help you understand the blessing that Obed-Edom and his family enjoyed. Even better, we're going to see how we can experience that same blessing in our homes and families today. Buckle up, Bro! It's going to be a good one. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. Also, be a bro and share it with a bro. Your bro, Dr. Mario Escobedo

What's up, Bro! Welcome to Season 3 Episode 1 of The Christian Bro Code Podcast! This episode is a Bible study on Titus 1:5-9. We're going to dissect what Paul tells Titus about what it takes to be a Christian leader. Buckle up, because we take a pretty deep dive into these verses. If you have the desire to develop as a leader in your church, Paul has some things he'd like to tell you. Becoming a leader, at least according to Paul, is harder than you might think Not just anyone can or even should be a leader. But, I know that you're up to the task of developing as a leader. Paul's counsel to Titus in this passage gives us a clear understanding of exactly what it takes to become a leader. So, get ready, bro! You're about to be challenged to develop as a leader. It's all good, though! You're going to take another step on your journey as you learn how to live, love and lead to honor God. Don't forget to get your hands on the training I prepared for you, "How To Kick Start Your Bible Study Library." Click here to download it for free: thechristianbrocode.com. Also, in the episode I mention a Bible study tool I think you should consider getting. It's The Theological Dictionary Of The New Testament. Click on the links below to check it out: Amazon* (physical copy): https://amzn.to/3bBP9Fp Logos (digital copy): https://bit.ly/2WxPx3p God bless, Bro! *This is an affiliate link, which means that if you buy using this link Amazon will throw a few pennies my way; your price doesn't change at all. It's just a way to support the Podcast. Thanks, Bro!

If you've ever wondered why you're not growing, don't worry, Bro. I've got you covered. I'm going to talk to you about three reasons why you're not growing. Now, understand, I'm not talking from theory only. I've personally seen each of these three reasons played out in my own life and spiritual growth. I'm sure there are many more reasons as to why you're not growing, but these are three that I've seen pretty consistently in my life and in the lives of other bros. This episode is actually a bonus episode. It's from a recent Live Show I did over on The Christian Bro Code YouTube Channel. Join me the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month at 8:30 PM (cst) for a new episode of The Christian Bro Code Live Show. It's the best thing since Leno. Also, don't forget to pick up the free training I produced just for you - How To Kick Start Your Bible Study Library. You can pick up for free at thechristianbrocode.com. God bless, Bro!

What's up, Bro! In the previous episode of The Christian Bro Code Podcast I told you I was cooking up a free training for you. Well guess what. It's ready. That's right, Bro! In this mini-episode I tell you all about it. To get a hold of the free training, head on over to thechristianbrocode.com. The title of the training is "How to Kick Start Your Bible Study Library." I don't mean to brag or anything, but it's actually pretty good. So, go ahead and check it out. Hope you enjoy it, Bro!

What's up, Bro! I know, I know. It's been a while. Actually, it's been 10 months since the last episode of the Christian Bro Code Podcast. Well, here I am again! In this episode, I tell you all about what I've been doing for the past 10 months and why there hasn't been an episode in so long. Also, I tell you about some ideas I've been kicking around as to the direction I'm taking with the podcast and with this online ministry in general. So, settle in, grab some coffee, start the lawn mower or do whatever you do when you listen to podcasts and let's go, Bro!

In 2 Timothy 3:16 Paul says that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful. In this episode I take a deep dive into what it means that Scripture is God-breathed and what Scripture is actually useful for. If you're a Christian Bro in the 21st century, you need to hear this episode. The Christian Bro Code Podcast is all about helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus so that you can live, love and lead in a way that honors God. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with other bros. God bless, bro!

In Psalm 19 David talks about some of the many benefits of putting God's word into practice. It's interesting, though, that in a Psalm that talks about the importance of Gods word the first six verses talk about creation. Why did David begin a Psalm about God's word talking about creation. That's what I explain in this episode. The Christian Bro Code Podcast is all about helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus so that you can live, love and lead in a way that honors God. What's a disciple of Jesus? Someone whose greatest desire in life is to live LIKE Jesus and FOR Jesus. This episode is a bonus episode for the month of June 2019. You can count on a new episode on the first Monday of every month and the occasional bonus episode. Be sure to subscribe and share!

Spiritually tired. If you don't feel it now chances are you have or will feel it at some point. It's possible that you know a Christian Bro who feels spiritually tired. What should you do if you feel spiritually tired? In this episode I talk about a couple reasons Jesus shared that may explain why you're feeling spiritually tired. The remedy in both cases is that you give it a rest, bro! Find your rest in Jesus - and only in Jesus. So whether it's you or someone you know who is starting to feel drained and spiritually tired, this episode should provide some encouragement to overcome that feeling and get you back to where Jesus wants you to be. The Christian Bro Code podcast is all about helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus so that you can live, love and lead in a way that honors God. For the purposes of this podcast, this is how I define a disciple of Jesus: "Someone whose greatest desire in life is to live LIKE Jesus and FOR Jesus." I release a new episode the first Monday of every month. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can find more teachings on The Christian Bro Code YouTube channel. God bless, bro!

WARNING: There is a good chance that you're not going to like this episode. I'm not trying to be gimmicky. For real, bro - you might be offended by what I tell you in this episode. The reason? I'm going to compare you to Judas. Enough said. Listen. Or don't. Your call, bro. But don't say I didn't warn you. ************** The Christian Bro Code Podcast is all about helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus so that you can live, love and lead in a way that honors God. New episode the first Monday of every month. You can also check out the Christian Bro Code YouTube Channel.

I hope this episode challenges you. No, really. You have an incredible opportunity to be part of God's plan to solve all of humanity's problems. God has an assignment for you in His kingdom. That assignment will impact others, for sure. But, it will also make you feel crazy satisfied and full of purpose. There's a catch, though. If you want to be part of God's master plan to heal humanity's brokenness, you have to give up your own agenda. Your life will have to be governed by the agenda of the Kingdom of God. Is it worth the trade-off? That's what you'll have to decide. In this episode I focus on Acts 1:3-8. In this passage the disciples were ready to advance an agenda. The problem was that it wasn't the agenda of the Kingdom of God. Jesus had to guide them so that they could see the importance of living according to the agenda of the Kingdom of God. Hopefully, we'll be able to do the same. The Christian Bro Code podcast is all about helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus so that you can live, love and lead in a way that honors God. Subscribe to the podcast and check us out on YouTube at youtube.com/thechristianbrocode God bless, bro!

Focus on what you can become not on what you currently are. Why? Because that's what Jesus did when he called his first disciples. He called them based on what they could become, not on what they currently were. In Matthew 4:18-19 Jesus told Peter and Andrew, "Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men." There's much more to this call than meets the eye. With these simple words Jesus demonstrated that he was interested in what these men could become not in what they currently were. In this episode I'll talk about some insights to this passage that will help us as Christian Bros in the 21st century who want to grow as disciples of Jesus. If you haven't done so yet, consider subscribing. Don't forget to check out the Christian Bro Code on YouTube for more content: youtube.com/thechristianbrocode The Christian Bro Code is all about helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus so that you can live, love and lead in a way that honors God. God bless, bro!

I bet you want to pray for your kids every morning, right? But mornings can be crazy! How do you make time to have a meaningful prayer moment every morning when you have to worry about breakfast, kids' lost shoes, signing permission slips and all the other crazy stuff that happens every morning? Don't worry, bro - I got your back. For the past 6 years I've prayed this prayer over my daughters every single morning before they headed out to school. Want to know the best part? I can do it in 20 seconds or less. I know what you're thinking. How effective can a 20 second prayer be? You'd be surprised. In this episode I teach you all about this prayer. I teach you the five words that make up this prayer, the significance of each word and how to declare this prayer over your kids every morning in 20 seconds or less. But wait - there's more! I created some bonus content over on The Christian Bro Code YouTube channel. In the bonus content I teach you some simple hand gestures that will make it super simple for you and your kids to remember the five words of the prayer. I make a little of a fool of myself, but, hey, anything for my bros! Check out the video here: Bonus Content. Hope you enjoy the episode! Drop me a line to let me know how you're doing at mario@marioescobedo.com. God bless, bro!

Bad experiences from your past can make you feel as if you're disqualified from achieving important things for God's Kingdom. That's simply not true! Whether it's something from your distant past or something from last week - you're not disqualified, bro! In this episode I share some insights from the story of Ehud from the Old Testament book of Judges. I'll tell you what I think Ehud's experience means for us today. You'll see that although mistakes and bad experiences from your past might make you feel a little defective, you're certainly not disqualified. This episode is also available on The Christian Bro Code YouTube Channel: YouTube - Defective but not Disqualified Also, I created a video with bonus content that relates to this episode. Check it out here: Bonus Content for This Episode Sign up here if you want an email letting you know when there's new content (you can unsubscribe at any time): Sign me up, bro!

What's up, Bro! It's been a while hasn't it? Well, I have some updates for you. Technically, this isn't a new episode, it's an update. So take a listen to find out what's coming up in 2019 on the Christian Bro Code Podcast. God bless, bro! Sign up here to be notified any time there is a new episode: Tell me when there's a new episode! You can check out my YouTube channel here: Equipped!

This episode is a little different. Instead of a teaching or Bible study, I share with you a little of my back story. I talk to you about 18 years of my life that served to form me into the minister, the man, the person I am today. It's the 18 years I spent working on my academic degrees. It wasn't always easy, but it was well worth it.

In this episode I talk to you about something I've been involved in for a few months now. It's called a Mastermind group. I know, it sounds like a plot to take over the world, but it's nothing like that. I can say that in these past few months that I've been involved in a Mastermind group I have grown in a way that would have taken me a lot longer to reach had I tried doing things on my own. The Bible talks about there being wisdom in a multitude of counselors. A Mastermind group is that biblical principle lived out in a practical way. If you feel stuck in an area of your life where you want to see growth, a Mastermind group may be exactly what you need. If you're interested in talking one-on-one with me about starting your own Mastermind group, drop me an email at mario@marioescobedo.com. In this episode I also mention my other YouTube channel – “Equipped!” On that channel I do more systematic, structured Bible Study type of stuff. It's for people who in some way are responsible for equipping other followers of Jesus. You can check it out here: Equipped!

Joshua 3-4 talks about Israel crossing the Jordan river and setting up twelve memorial stones. This event marks the first manifestation of God's presence with Israel's new leader, Joshua, who had been appointed to assume leadership of Israel after the death of Moses. The twelve stones themselves were important. The fact that these twelve stones were taken from the middle of the Jordan gives them an added significance. In this teaching I explain what that added significance is. I also explain how you and I can apply the principles of this passage to our lives today. Tap here to check out the YouTube version of this teaching. Tap here to see all the other videos on the The Christian Bro Code YouTube channel. Be sure to share this episode! Have any questions or comments? Email me: mario@marioescobedo.com. ************************** The Christian Bro Code Podcast is online men's ministry focused on discipleship and spiritual growth. It is for the man who wants to be challenged to grow. It is dedicated to teaching biblical principles that can help overcome the many obstacles that can get in the way of a man's spiritual growth. Learning and applying biblical principles of growth will guide a man in becoming a devoted follower of Jesus, as well as a loving husband and father who leads his family members in their spiritual growth. Subscribe to this podcast!

It can be hard to overcome the feelings of guilt and shame when you do something a follower of Jesus shouldn't do. I know it's happened to me - too many times. I'll be in a worship service where I feel God's presence in a very real way. Then – out of nowhere – I remember that not too long ago I did something a follower of Jesus shouldn't do. Instantly, I'm overcome by feelings of guilt and shame. It's hard for me to continue enjoying the wonderful presence of God because all I can think of is what I did. The feelings of guilt and shame can be overwhelming. It's understandable that we would carry around those feelings of guilt and shame. It's understandable, but not necessary. The reason Jesus died on the cross was to remove our guilt and shame. Still, it can be hard to overcome those feelings. In this episode, I share insight about a powerful word Jesus used when he restored his disciples. The word is "Shalom." You probably know that "Shalom" means peace, but there's much more to the word than just peace. Learning about what this word means will encourage you. You will understand that Jesus does not want you to carry around your feelings of guilt and shame. He wants to restore you and give you what you need to overcome those feelings of guilt and shame. Here is the link to the YouTube video of the teaching I did on doubting Thomas: https://youtu.be/ZJtt5YH17Bc Be sure to like and share this episode! ************************** The Christian Bro Code Podcast and YouTube Channel is an online men's ministry focused on discipleship and spiritual growth. It is for the man who wants to be challenged to grow. It is dedicated to teaching biblical principles that can help overcome the many obstacles that can get in the way of a man's spiritual growth. Learning and applying biblical principles of growth will guide a man in becoming a devoted follower of Jesus, as well as a loving husband and father who leads his family members in their spiritual growth. Subscribe to the Podcast and YouTube channel! Check out the other episodes and videos to learn more biblical principles that will help you as you seek to grow!

This episode is a Bible Study about "doubting" Thomas in John 20:24-29. If your faith in Jesus has ever gone through a moment of doubt, this episode will help you understand that Jesus doesn't condemn you because you doubted. As we walk through this passage, I point out two key insights that I know will encourage you and show you that Jesus doesn't define you by your moment of doubt. "Doubting" Thomas was one of Jesus' twelve disciples. He walked with Jesus for three years. He witnessed the many miracles of Jesus. He saw Jesus liberate those oppressed by demonic powers. He witnessed Jesus heal countless individuals of diseases and illnesses. In spite of all he witnessed, Thomas doubted. When the other disciples told them that Jesus had risen from the dead, Thomas doubted. Not only did he doubt, but he declared that it would take an incredible amount of undeniable proof to get him to believe. Although Thomas doubted, Jesus did not condemn him for his doubt. If you've ever doubted what Jesus can do, Jesus does not condemn you for your doubt! Be sure to share this episode! ************************** The Christian Bro Code Podcast and YouTube Channel is online men's ministry focused on discipleship and spiritual growth. It is for the man who wants to be challenged to grow. It is dedicated to teaching biblical principles that can help overcome the many obstacles that can get in the way of a man's spiritual growth. Learning and applying biblical principles of growth will guide a man in becoming a devoted follower of Jesus, as well as a loving husband and father who leads his family members in their spiritual growth. Subscribe to the Podcast and YouTube channel! Check out the other episode and videos to learn more biblical principles that will help you as you seek to grow! Click here to subscribe. Check out The Christian Bro Code YouTube Channel.

In this episode I talk about what I think is one of the most important reasons that men need friends. You might be thinking, "Why are friends important?" Well, a man needs friends. A bro needs bros! So tune in to see how I answer the question, "Why are friends important?" To explain what I think is one of the most important reasons that men need friends, I look at a well-known story from the Bible. It's the story of Samson in the book of Judges chapters 13-16. Maybe you've never seen the story of Samson as offering a lesson on why men need friends, but believe me it does! You might find it interesting to know that every time Samson defeated the Philistines or did something impressive with his strength, he did it to deliver his own self from some kind of mess he got into with the Philistines. Not once in all his fights with the Philistines did Samson do a single thing to deliver Israel from the Philistine oppression. It was always about delivering himself from a mess he got himself into. That little bit of insight becomes really important as we see how his story teaches us a lesson on the importance of having friends. This episode is available as a YouTube Video: Do Men Need Friends? ******************* The Christian Bro Code Podcast is all about helping you overcome the things that get in the way of your growth. So if you're ready to grow, subscribe to the Podcast and to the YouTube channel! Subscribe to The Christian Bro Code YouTube Channel. Sign up if you want to be notified whenever there is a new Podcast episode or YouTube video: Notify me!

In Google start typing, "Why do Christians" and the first item that appears in the Auto Complete box is "Why do Christians Fast?" That means that "Why do Christians Fast?" is one of the web's most searched questions about Christians. Apparently, people want to know the truth about Christians and fasting! So in this episode I'm doing an "Auto Complete Answer" to the question "Why Do Christians Fast?" I'm willing to bet that most of the people searching for "Why do Christians fast?" are Christians themselves. Probably because there's confusion even among Christians as to why Christians fast. In this episode I talk about some wrong reasons for fasting and the real purpose behind why Christians fast, at least the way I see it. You're going to find many different explanations for fasting. Part of the reason for that is that the Bible doesn't give one clear definitive reason as to why Christians should fast. Not only that, but as far as I can tell, the Bible doesn't give a clear explanation as to what the purpose of fasting is. Because of that, we are left to piece together an answer to the question "Why do Christians fast?" from the different occurrences of fasting in the Bible. To answer the question, "Why do Christians fast?" I look at a passage in Scripture to flesh out the answer. The passage involves fasting, but fasting isn't the main point of the passage. The passage is 2 Samuel 12. 2 Samuel 12 is about an instance in King David's life when he committed a pretty terrible sin. In response to being confronted with this sin by the prophet Nathan about this sin, David decided to fast. The results of the fast are going to surprise you. But, they are going to help us understand fasting better and answer the question, "Why do Christians fast?" Watch the YouTube version of this teaching: Why do Christians fast? *********************** SUBSCRIBE to get tips and teachings on how to be a better husband, father, and most importantly, Follower of Jesus! ********* Get more info at www.thechristianbrocode.com ********* The Christian Bro Code Podcast is dedicated to helping you take a step from where you are to where God wants you to be! ********* Music Credits: Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

In this episode - Three techniques for resolving conflict in marriage. If every conflict with your wife turns into world war three, you need to listen to this episode! These three techniques for resolving conflict in marriage will help so that conflict in your marriage becomes a source of growth and not frustration. The conversation in this episode is a continuation of episode 16 where I shared principles 1, 2 and 3 of conflict resolution in marriage. This episode covers principles 4, 5 and 6. Here's what you'll learn in this value-packed episode: Principle #4 is "Listen to your teammate." I'll tell you why it's important to listen to your wife. No, I mean really listen! You might think you're listening, but are you really? Then, Principle #5, "No Trash Talking!" I'm going to tell you why trash talking is so dangerous to your marriage. You might be doing more trash talking than you think! Last up, Principle #6, "Team business stays in the locker room." I'm going to tell you who is the most dangerous group of people to talk to about conflict in your marriage. This one is going to surprise you! As you learn about these three techniques for resolving conflict in marriage, understand this: Conflict in marriage isn't a bad thing. You're going to have conflict in your marriage. Just accept it! It doesn't mean you're a bad husband or that she's a bad wife. It doesn't mean you have a bad marriage. It means you're two humans with their own wants and needs trying to get along with each other. The key is to understand that conflict done incorrectly will weaken your marriage and eventually tear it apart. But conflict done correctly will strengthen your marriage and draw you and your wife closer to each other. If you get serious about learning how to resolve conflict in your marriage, you're going to have a much happier marriage a much happier wife, which of course means a much happier life. SUBSCRIBE to get tips and teachings on how to be a better husband, father, and most importantly, Follower of Jesus! Check out a shortened version of this same teaching on YouTube: Three Techniques for Resolving Conflict in Marriage. ********* Links to stuff I mentioned in the episode: Episode 16 where I cover the first three principles. The Christian Bro Code Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher. Get more info at www.thechristianbrocode.com ********* The Christian Bro Code Podcast is dedicated to helping you take a step from where you are to where God wants you to be! ********* Music Credits: Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Whatdafunk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

In this episode I share six principles for conflict resolution in marriage. These six principles will help you and your wife resolve conflict in your marriage. My wife and I have used these principles and taught them to others - and guess what? They work! These Six Principles for Conflict Resolution in Marriage address a problem that I see lots of Bros face in their marriage. The problem sounds like this: *My wife and I need help resolving conflict in our marriage. What can we do? The solution to that problem is this episode's Big Idea: **Learn how to use conflict to strengthen your marriage. There will always be conflict in marriage. Always. Why? Because you and your wife are two completely different people. Each of you wants what you want. When you don't get what you want, guess what? There's conflict in your marriage! If you don't handle conflict in your marriage the right way, the conflict will weaken your marriage. Conflict will create distance between you and your wife. But, if you apply the six principles for conflict resolution in marriage, conflict in your marriage will strengthen your marriage and draw you and your wife closer to each other. So believe it or not, conflict can make your marriage grow stronger - you just have to do it right! Now, six principles for conflict resolution in marriage is a lot. So, I'm going to use two episodes to cover the six principles. In this episode I'm going to cover the first three principles. In episode 17 I'll cover the remaining three principles. The six principles for conflict resolution in marriage are: Know the rules before you start It only counts if the team wins Don't leave until the game is over Listen to your teammate No trash talking Team business stays in the locker room ********* Sign up to be notified any time a new episode is available: https://www.marioescobedo.com/subscribe/ Check out this same episode over at The Christian Bro Code YouTube channel: Learn how to Fight, Bro! ********* Links to stuff I mentioned in the episode: Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group. Get more info at www.thechristianbrocode.com ********* The Christian Bro Code is a podcast dedicated to helping you take a step from where you are to where God wants you to be! ********* Music Credits: Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Whatdafunk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

How do I raise kids who love God? Just talk about God, Bro! In this episode I tackle the question, "How do I raise kids who love God?" The short answer is - Just talk about God, Bro! Specifically, there are two things you need to talk about to raise kids who love God. Talk about what God expects and what God has done. To talk about what God expects means to explain to your kids why your family does certain things. You also talk about why you don't do certain things. Your reason can't be "just because." Explain to your kids that you do certain things and avoid others because you feel that is what God expects of your family. How do I raise kids who love God? Talk about what God expects. But to raise kids who love God, you also have to talk about what God has done. Why? Because your kids probably haven't experienced God's power for themselves yet. You have to talk to them about what God has done. God has done some incredible things for you! The only way your kids are going to know about them is if you talk to your kids about what God has done. To raise kids who love God it's important that you talk about both what God expects AND what God has done. Don't just talk about one or the other. Talk to your kids about both. In the episode I tell you why. There's a lot to learn from this episode. So in answer to the question, "How do I raise kids who love God?" Talk about what God expects and what God has done! Just talk about God, Bro! Sign up to be notified any time a new episode is available: https://www.marioescobedo.com/subscribe/ Check out this same episode over at The Christian Bro Code YouTube channel: Just talk about God, Bro! ********* Links to stuff I mentioned in the episode: Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group. Get more info at www.thechristianbrocode.com ********* The Christian Bro Code is a podcast dedicated to helping you take a step from where you are to where God wants you to be! ********* Music Credits: Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Whatdafunk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Are you frustrated that God isn't blessing your family as much as you would like? Do you hear other bros talk about how God is blessing their family and wonder, "Why isn't that happening to my family?" Is there a secret you don't know about for having God bless your family? Understand this - God is more than willing and ready to bless you and your family. So why isn't he doing it, then? The truth is that it's not God's fault. It's all on you, bro! There might be things in your home that are blocking the flow of God's blessing for your family. If that's the case, then guess what? It's time to clean house, Bro! In this episode I look at the story of Obed-Edom, a Bro in the Bible who lived during the time of King David. This Bro did something crazy, but the result was that God blessed his family big-time! If you and I follow his crazy example, I'm sure God will bless our families, too. God's blessing will show up in the form of a stronger marriage. God's blessing will result in a better relationship with your kids. It's a great privilege to have God's blessing on your family. But understand that it requires a significant commitment. Having God's blessing requires obedience to what God expects of you and your family. Everything about the way your household functions will have to change. For God's blessing to show up in your house, God's authority has to be in control over your house. It's a massive commitment, but the reward will be worth it. Sign up to be notified any time a new episode is available: https://www.marioescobedo.com/subscribe/ Check out this same episode over at The Christian Bro Code YouTube channel: It's time to clean house, Bro! ********* Links to stuff I mentioned in the episode: Episode 05 - Temptation - Why is it so hard to resist? Episode 06 - Four Strategies for Overcoming Temptation Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group. Get more info at www.thechristianbrocode.com ********* The Christian Bro Code is a podcast dedicated to adding value to your spiritual growth. It's all about taking a step from where you are to where God wants you to be! ********* Music Credits: Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Whatdafunk by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

What can you do to keep your marriage from drifting? When swimming in the ocean the waves push you back and forth. If you're not careful, after a while you'll wind up far from where you started. You drifted. The same can happen in your marriage. If you're not careful, you'll wake up one morning and realize that your marriage is far from where you want it to be. You let it drift. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode of The Christian Bro Code Podcast we'll tackle the question, "What can I do to keep my marriage from drifting?" Maybe your marriage has already drifted. You can get it back on track! Maybe you haven't been married that long and you see how miserable other married bros are. You think to yourself, "Is that going to happen to me?" It doesn't have to! You can keep your marriage from drifting. This episode's Big Idea is, "Show love frequently and visibly." Why do you need to show love frequently? Because the world is going to end pretty soon. No, for real! You better get as much loving in as you can before that happens! If you don't show love frequently, your marriage is guaranteed to drift. Why do you need to show love visibly? Because good intentions won't keep a marriage from drifting. You have to use words and actions to show your wife that you love her. If you don't show love visibly, your marriage is guaranteed to drift. I added a new segment to the show called, "Bring home the Bacon!" It's the part of the episode when I give you a practical way to apply the Big Idea. The application isn't meant to be easy - it's meant to challenge you Why challenge you? Because you grow when you're challenged. ********* Check out this same episode as a video: All you need is love! Get the "My 66 Day Challenge" I mention in the episode here: My 66 Day Challenge Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group. Like and follow the The Christian Bro Code Facebook Page. Get more info at thechristianbrocode.com ********* The Christian Bro Code is a podcast dedicated to adding value to your spiritual growth. I want you to take a step from where you are to where God wants you to be! ********* Music Credit: Good for Nothing Safety by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

I want to challenge you to step up your dad game. Be more than a paycheck provider just waiting for your kids to be old enough to leave the house. Be intentional in your parenting. Understand that God has given you a unique assignment when it comes to your kids. You're supposed to help them discover and develop the gifts God has given them so that they will fulfill their Kingdom assignment. In this episode we're going to look at Psalm 127 to get some guidance on how to do that. ******************* Here are links to the items I mention in the podcast. The Christian Bro Code Podcast Episode 8 – Three questions that could change your life My reading list that contains a link to the book, The One Thing Grace on Fire Podcast with Dr. Jonathan Smith

I have good news and I have bad news. First, the bad news: People are going to disappoint you - even those who are closest to you. Now the good news: Jesus knows exactly what that feels like. In all of human history there was nobody who was betrayed as brutally as Jesus was. What's incredible is the way he responded to the betrayal. That leads me to another round of good news and bad news. This time, the good news first: When someone disappoints you, YOU CAN respond the same way Jesus did. The bad news: When someone disappoints you, you HAVE TO respond the same way Jesus did. Yeah, I know. But, it's all part of being a Christian Bro. Check out my website: www.marioescobedo.com Consider joining The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group

Is it ok for a Christian Bro to judge others? The short answer - Yes. It's ok for a Christian Bro to judge others - except when it's not ok for a Christian Bro to judge others. Make sense? I've heard it a bunch of times and I'm sure you've heard it a lot too. It goes something like this, "You can't judge me! Who are you to judge! Don't judge me! Only God can judge me!" This type of response is what we use when someone starts pointing out something in our life that may be wrong. We use this type of response when somebody starts telling the truth about a certain area in our life, and it starts to make us feel a little uncomfortable. So we say something to give them the hint that we want them to stop. We know they're telling the truth, but it makes us feel uncomfortable so we use that kind of response to push them away a little bit. And it works! Nobody wants to be labeled as a judgemental person. We're all afraid of being called judgmental. And so when somebody says something like that - people tend to back off immediately. And so here's the question I want to deal with in this episode of the Christian Bro Code Podcast. "Is it OK for a Christian Bro to judge others?" I'll talk about two passage in the Bible that I think demonstrate clearly that when it comes to judging others, it's ok; except when it's not ok.

What happens when God's instruction is the primary influence in your life? I answer that question in this episode by taking a close look at Psalm 1:1-3. We'll discover some profound truths that I hope will encourage you to make sure that God's instruction is your life's primary influence. The Christian Bro Code Podcast is a men's discipleship podcast dedicated to adding value to your spiritual growth. Share the podcast with other bros and with your men's ministry. Subscribe, rate, and review so more bros can find The Christian Bro Code Podcast. Check out my website. Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group

As a Christian Bro, how sure are you that you're living according to God's purpose for your life? In this episode I coach you through three questions that will give you clarity as you seek to discover and define your life's purpose. You'll be amazed at how the answers to these three questions have the potential to change your life. The Christian Bro Code Podcast is a men's discipleship podcast dedicated to adding value to your spiritual growth. Share the podcast with other bros and with your men's ministry. Subscribe, rate, and review so more bros can find The Christian Bro Code Podcast. Check out my website. Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group

Got ink? Some bros think it's no biggie and other bros think it'll send you straight to hell. Tattoos. In the end it's a personal decision. But if you're thinking about getting some ink, you should give it some serious thought and even seek the advice of others you trust. In this episode of The Christian Bro Code Podcast my special guest, Pastor Orlando Lopez, will tell us about his personal journey in deciding to get tattoos. That's right - he's a pastor and he has tattoos. And he didn't get them before he got saved either. Nope. He had already been a pastor for some time when he decided to get his first tattoo. The conversation we had should help you work through this decision. The Christian Bro Code Podcast is a men's discipleship podcast dedicated to adding value to your spiritual growth. Share the podcast with other bros and with your men's ministry. Subscribe, rate, and review so more bros can find The Christian Bro Code Podcast. Check out my website. Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group

For a Christian Bro nothing feels worse than the shame, guilt, and embarrassment of giving into temptation. You wish you could travel back in time and do things differently. You swear you'll never let it happen again. But, how can you be so sure it won't happen again? What you need is a plan to overcome temptation. You need to think of some actions you can take when facing temptation that will give you a better chance of overcoming your temptation. In this episode I teach you 4 strategies for overcoming temptations: Strategy #1: Avoid tempting situations (7:22) Strategy #2: Be accountable to somebody who is mature and whom you trust (15:23) Strategy #3: Have a plan before temptation arrives (23:16) Strategy #4: Find your strength in God (30:54) The Christian Bro Code Podcast is a men's discipleship podcast dedicated to adding value to your spiritual growth. Share the podcast with other bros and with your men's ministry. Subscribe, rate, and review so more bros can find The Christian Bro Code Podcast. Check out my website. Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group

Temptation is something every Christian Bro has to deal with. As Christian Bros we know giving in to temptation is not good. We know something much better awaits us if we resist temptation. So if we know that, then why is temptation so hard to resist? In this episode I'm going to talk about the difference between a temptation and a trial. Not only that, I'm going to tell you why it can be hard to tell the difference between the two. The reason may surprise you. Also, the world of boxing is going to teach us a little something about how to resist temptation. To add value to your spiritual grow, you're going to have to learn how to resist temptation. This episode is going to help you out. Watch The Marshmallow Test MarioEscobedo.com – Check out my website. You can sign up for my mailing list. I promise from one bro to another – no spam, just notifications every time there's a new podcast. Join the Conversation – The bros want to hear from you! Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group to be part of the conversation. You've got something to share that I'm sure will help another bro.

Every bro looks up to other bros. There's nothing wrong with that. When it becomes dangerous is when you start comparing yourself to other bros. That's not good for anyone and it's especially not good for your spiritual growth. God created you to be you and nobody else. So, stop comparing yourself to other bros. In this episode I'm going to tell you the dangers of comparing yourself to other bros. I'm also going to tell you who are the two bros you should always be comparing yourself to. Wait . . . what? Didn't I just say not to compare yourself to other bros. It'll make sense when you listen. I mention two books in this episode. Check them out here: marioescobedo.com/readinglist MarioEscobedo.com – Check out my website. You can sign up for my mailing list. I promise from one bro to another – no spam, just notifications every time there's a new podcast. Join the Conversation – The bros want to hear from you! Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group to be part of the conversation. You've got something to share that I'm sure will help another bro. YouTube – The Christian Bro Code is also on YouTube.

It's a natural human response to think we did something wrong whenever an authority figure asks to talk to us. We think they're mad at us or something. I don't know why that happens, but it does. What's worse is that a lot of bros out there think God is mad at them! So what happens? They stay away from God. Bro up! Don't worry. God isn't mad at you, bro! In this episode we look at the story of a bro who thought the king was mad at him. The king called him and he thought that was it for him. He was wrong. MarioEscobedo.com – Check out my website. You can sign up for my mailing list. I promise from one bro to another – no spam, just notifications every time there's a new podcast. Join the Conversation – The bros want to hear from you! Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group to be part of the conversation. You've got something to share that I'm sure will help another bro. YouTube – The Christian Bro Code is also on YouTube.

It's not always easy or popular, but it's always best to do what is right in God's eyes. In fact, God promotes you when you do what is right in His eyes. It may not be smooth sailing at first, but in the end, it's worth it. In this episode we look at a the story of a bro in the Bible who decided to do what was right in God's eyes. It was tough at first, but God took care of things. MarioEscobedo.com – Check out my website. You can sign up for my mailing list. I promise from one bro to another – no spam, just notifications every time there's a new podcast. Join the Conversation – The bros want to hear from you! Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group to be part of the conversation. You've got something to share that I'm sure will help another bro. YouTube – The Christian Bro Code is also on YouTube.

Figuring out God's will for your life can be tricky. It can feel like trying to hold on to a slippery fish you just pulled out of the water. One minute you're holding on to it and the next minute it slips right out of your hands. What's a bro to do? In this first episode of The Christian Bro Code Podcast we'll tackle the question, “Figuring out God's will for my life – is there a better way or should I just keep guessing?” To answer this question, we'll look at 1 Samuel 3, when the prophet Samuel was just a little bro. Samuel did two things that put him in a place where he could hear God's voice and know God's will for his life. It'd be good to follow that bro's example. MarioEscobedo.com – Check out my website. You can sign up for my mailing list. I promise from one bro to another – no spam, just notifications every time there's a new podcast. Join the Conversation – The bros want to hear from you! Join The Christian Bro Code Facebook Group to be part of the conversation. You've got something to share that I'm sure will help another bro. YouTube – The Christian Bro Code is also on YouTube.