The Manfluence Podcast

In this episode I cover what Jesus meant about the signs of the times in Matthew 16.  I also talk about the recent eclipse and how that the world can calculate the path of the next eclipse in 2045, but cannot discern the signs of the times today.

In this episode I address: The story of Hananiah, Azariah, Mishael, and Daniel from Daniel 1 Babylon's efforts to change the Hebrews' identity through education The contrast between the Hebrew boys and the king's descendants God's work among the nations  

In today's episode we look at: The prayer of Jehoshaphat God's answer to Jehoshaphat's prayer The role of worship in the faith response The element of reversal in the account Practical applications

My reaction to the "He Gets Us" Super Bowl ad.

In this episode we cover: Hezekiah's prayer for healing God gives Hezekiah 15 more years Manassah's birth and ascent to the throne at age 12 Manassah's wickedness and God's impending judgment Praying contrary to God's will God's judgment on the US

In today's episode we cover:   Hezekiah's character, the kind of man and ruler he was The boastful arrogance of Sennecharib, king of Assyria How Hezekiah took the threatening letter and "spread it out before the Lord" Hezekiah's prayer How the Lord hears and is aware of the enemies that come against us The Lord's response to Sennecharib

Today I'm asking the same question Jesus asked his disciples: how long until we get it?  In this episode we cover: God's miraculous provision through Elijah God's miraculous provision through Elisha Elijah raising the widow's son to life Elisha raising the woman's son to life Jesus as a parallel/fulfillment to these events Practical application: if we have all these examples of miraculous provision, how long until we understand that God will provide for our needs (Mark 8:21)?

In this episode I look at the examples of Ahab and Elijah as well as the issue of Christian nationalism in our country today.

Today we're getting back into some discipleship stuff by looking at another episode in the life of Solomon.  This time he becomes a negative example for us to look at.  Towards the end of his life, Solomon made a big mistake.  Join me in this episode as we look at that mistake and how to avoid it.

In today's Christmas episode, I look at John 1 with Jesus being the light in a very dark world.  

During the covid crisis, unelected officials usurped national sovereignty and personal freedoms.  This is an echo of the future world kingdom.  Join me as we look at Revelation 17 for a glimpse into how the Antichrist is going to usurp the sovereignty of nations and the personal freedoms of every person on the planet.

Sometimes when we pray we are tempted to say, as it says in Isaiah 40, "God has passed over my just claim," as if He doesn't care to answer our prayers.  Join me in this episode as we look at this Scripture and others to discover that God WILL answer our prayers...in His time.

Are you getting beat up and crushed in a spiritual battle?  You're in good company.  Join me as we look at what Jesus went through during his time of trial and try to glean some encouragement from that time in his life.

Join me as I interview my friend Joel Lehman and his journey out of the Amish tradition and into true freedom in Christ.  You don't want to miss this episode!

Will Russia and Iran get involved in the conflict in Israel?  If so, does this have any prophetic significance?  Could this lead to the event we've all been waiting for, the rapture of the church?  Join me in today's episode to find out.

Join me in today's episode as I interview a local pastor about issues facing men.  With years of counseling experience, we investigate some of the trends he sees in the counseling room and brings advice on how to avoid certain pitfalls.

Jesus knows our deeper needs.  So often, we are out of sync with that.  In today's episode, we look at the story where Jesus heals a paralytic, and the deeper healing he needed more than that of physical healing.     What is the deeper work that Jesus is doing in your life?

Just when you thought drag queen story hour was the end of western civilization, along comes Gavin Newsom using the words of Jesus to promote abortion/infanticide.  Can it get any darker?  Join me in this episode to find out what is going on behind the scenes.

I keep hearing about more and more Christian artists who are "deconstructing" their faith.  What is that?  Today we look at some verses that anticipated this last days phenomenon.

So often in the Christian life we think about the things we need to be doing for God.  Often we forget to remember and just be thankful for the things He has done for us.  Join me in this episode on Psalm 103.

Today I talk to a local pastor about issues facing men.  Tony brings a unique perspective on the importance of a godly man's influence in family life.  Tony talks about his testimony of growing up without a dad, how he came to Christ, and his ministry today.  In this episode we talk about what it means to be a good man, biblically defined, about Joseph, and his advice to married men as well as single men.

When Solomon first became king, he was acutely aware of how unqualified he was to rule.  In this episode we look at what he asked for and why he asked for it, and how we can emulate the same attitude in our lives.

Worry enslaves people.  What would it be like to exercise the freedom to not worry about something, even though you're not sure how it's going to work out?  This is one of the Christian's many blessings.  Join me in this episode as we talk about why you're not obligated to worry.

Stop believing the lie that you can't overcome certain things in your life.  Stop believe the lie that you will live in perpetual defeat.  You can have consistent victory in your life, so long as you realize who it is who provides that victory.   Join me in today's episode as we look at one of the most crucial aspect of the Christian life to understand: the terms of the New Covenant.

Today I recap part of the message I preached at church this morning.  It's all about the letter to the church in Pergamum from Revelation 2.  Join me in today's episode to learn about the doctrine of Balaam and what that means for our church today. If you're so inclined to check out the whole message, it will be posted to Brighton Chapel's website later this week.

David's negative example in the episode with Bathsheba provides several practical applications for us as men today. Join me in this episode as we learn about this train wreck and how to avoid it in our lives.

Join me in this episode to hear my personal story of suffering from covid-induced anxiety and my search for peace.  Are these issues strictly physical, or is there a spiritual component to it?  Can we find peace even if we're sick?  I answer these questions and more in today's episode.

Join me in this episode to hear my personal story of suffering from covid-induced anxiety and my search for peace.  Are these issues strictly physical, or is there a spiritual component to it?  Can we find peace even if we're sick?  I answer these questions and more in today's episode.

David exhibits a lot of positive character traits in the story of David and Goliath.  Join me in this episode as we explore these traits and try to emulate them in our lives.

Today we look at the mistakes Saul made in his life that cost him his crown.  We look at how to avoid those mistakes and how to avoid the ruin that it brought in his life.

Man's wisdom that attempts to go against God's wisdom is a scam.  Join me in this episode as we explore this scam and what to do about it.

When we're waiting for God to move, we can begin to question whether God hears us or is even aware of what is going on.  Join me in today's episode as we receive assurance from Psalm 34 that the Lord indeed does hear and does care.

What do you think about throughout the day?  Could you be robbing yourself of peace because of the things you bring into your mind on a daily basis?  Join me in this episode as we explore the importance of watching what you think about.

Faith is at the core of our lives as Christians.  When you run across a promise in Scripture, how do you respond to it?  Do you want to inherit this promise, or do you think, "that's not for me."  I wonder how many promises Christians don't receive because of their unbelief.   Link to the Victorious Christian Living podcast:   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calvary-chapel-elk-grove-victorious-christian-living/id1054674269

Have you ever wondered if God knows what's going on in your life, or whether He even cares?  Today we look at Jesus' description of just how much our Father cares about even the smallest details of our lives.  Join me in today's episode as we learn once again that we don't need to let our circumstances cause us anxiety or worry.  We only need to learn to trust the Father and what he is doing.

Jesus issued a dire warning to those who are not watching for his imminent return.  Trust me, you do not want to be on the wrong side of this warning.  Join me in this episode to find out what Jesus says on this issue.

The US is in absolute moral decline.  Join me in this episode to learn what is happening with our society.

The same Spirit that came upon Gideon is available to all New Testament believers.  That begs the question: where are the Gideons of our day?

Who your kids will marry is probably one of the most important questions we will ever ask ourselves.  Are we helping set them up for success or failure?  Join me in today's episode as we explore this question.

It is so tragic when the next generation forgets about God.  What can be done to avoid this?

What happened to Caleb after his short stint as an Israeli spy?  Join me in today's episode to find out.

In today's episode we look at the contrast between Joshua and Caleb and the other ten spies.  What made them different?  

If the Lord is your shepherd, you lack nothing.  He has given you everything you need for today.  

Moses desired the Presence and Glory of God.  He had a deep interest in the things of God and a deep relationship with Him.  Do you desire the same things in your life?

Sometimes God leads us into situations where we are completely emptied of ourselves so as to foster dependence on him.  Join me as we look at Jacob being emptied of himself and his prayer in response to that.

Esau sold his birthright for a bowl of soup.  Christians do the same thing when they engage in sexual behavior outside the confines of marriage.  Join me in today's episode as we look at the warnings afforded us through Esau's negative example.

One last look at Joseph today as we attempt to answer the question, does God ordain suffering for the sake of some greater good, or does God redeem the inevitable suffering that comes from living in a broken world?

Joseph was a man of great moral character.  Join me in this episode as we explore his life and see how we measure up to his example.

Joseph was a man of great moral character.  Join me in this episode as we explore his life and see how we measure up to this great example.

Today's episode deals with interpretive issues surrounding the record of Joseph's life in the latter half of Genesis.  How are we to understand God's work in his life?  Are there principles in Joseph's story that will help us understand how God is at work in our lives?

What has God promised you?  Are you responding in faith, worship, obedience, and patience as God works it out over time?  Join me in today's episode as we look at Abraham's incredible testimony of taking God at his word and realizing an amazing promise.