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Welcome to the podcast of “Wrestling With The Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage and Pastor / Evangelist Aaron Thomas. David and Aaron share a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show tit

Wrestling with the Inner Man


    • Sep 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Top 10 Reasons ALONE is the best show on TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 26:18


    The History Channel has a popular series which focuses on survival skills called "ALONE".  I must admit that I am an ardent fan because it speaks to something that we see so very little of today: accepting personal responsibility for our decisions!Check out my top ten reasons why I believe "ALONE" is the best show on television. 

    A Whistleblower's Tale, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2023 24:55


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. David has brought Mark Whitacre back for Part II of his amazing Whistleblower's Tale where he tells us what happened in his life after he got out of jail and how his transformation helped him to begin a new role as Executive Director of T- Factor with Coca Cola Consolidated, the separate bottling company for Coca Cola products who is trying to lead a revival to transform workplace cultures around the world for good, for God, for growth! David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    In Search of a Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2023 25:01


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. David's guest for this episode is the founder and President of Faithful Fathering, Rick Wertz.  He relates the story of his two “COVID Curve Balls” as he described them to me.  The first is an email from a man who had been searching for his biological father for 23 years and the second was another surprise related to findings from the first.  Tune in to learn more about these amazing stories. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Wrestling with Understanding

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 26:26


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. David's guest is Deion Lilly, minister of the gospel for Disciples Pathway Ministries.  In this episode, David and Minister Deion discuss the scriptural story of Phillip and the Eunuch and how we all need others to help us grow in our understanding and wisdom from the Bible. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Whistleblower's Tale

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 27:28


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. David's guest is Mark Whitacre, an Ivy League Ph.D. who is considered the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in U.S. history.  He shares his incredible story and conversion to becoming a believer in prison after wrestling with greed and no faith. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Boys Adrift – Failure to Launch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 25:44


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. David's guest is retired Air Force Colonel Travis Koch, who is now the Passport to Leadership Director and Head Boys Lacrosse Coach at Houston Christian High School. We discuss the book “Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men.” David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How are You Living Your Dash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. David's guest is Pastor Eloy Huerta, founder of “Men 4 Jesus in Texas” and author of a short little book titled “The Dash – What Will Your Dash Say About You?” Eloy has worked in the chemical manufacturing industry for 30 years as an operator and has helped many men to be better husbands, fathers, and men of God. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Battling Belief Polarization

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. What is belief polarization?  How does it affect all of us as members of our society?  In the episode Davis has a fascinating conversation with Political Philosophy Professor Dr. Robert Talisse, who is the Chair of the Philosophy Department at Vanderbilt University as we discuss his book “Overdoing Democracy: Why We Must Put Politics in its Place”  David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Finding My Late Life Purpose

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. How many of us have pursued the “brass ring” of titles and money in the corporate world only to have been shoved off the elevator along the way to find our family neglected? In this episode, David interviews his great friend and coworker at Nalco for many years, Jim Chew.  Jim is the CEO of a small company called Jenfab Cleaning Solutions and he discusses how he found his late life purpose to help others through his role as CEO. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joining Jesus as a Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. This week Pastor Greg Finke returns to Wrestling with the Inner Man to talk about discipling our children to join Jesus on his mission and his book Joining Jesus as a Family. A favorite quote by Frederick Douglas: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men” says it all about this vital role we have as parents. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Return to the Table

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. David's guest this week is his very own pastor from Kingsland Baptist Church to discuss the book he's working on titled “Return to the Table.” Dr. Ryan Rush just completed his Ph.D. in Leadership at Dallas Baptist University and is passionate about connecting faith and home life.  The book discusses meals as the daily opportunity to provide spiritual leadership in the home, something many of us struggle with. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Passing the Torch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode, David interviews a close friend, thirty-year coworker, and eventual boss at Nalco, Terry Burleson as his guest for the closing chapter of "The Savage Path" titled Passing the Torch. David and Terry discuss the kind of legacy we all may want to leave, as well as some qualities you may want to correct so that those aren't how we're remembered. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Boomerang of Kindness

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Chad Herold, lead pastor at River Pointe Church – Missouri City, returns to the show to discuss chapter 15 titled “The Boomerang of Kindness” Kindness is one of the fruits of the spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22 and is something that costs nothing to give but can be appreciated greatly! David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Course Correction

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Jim Simpson is Airport and Transportation Leader for North America at Honeywell as well as a fellow class of 1982 A&M graduate like me.  He also has experienced a divorce and discusses his own “Course Correction” which is the title of Chapter 14 in my book.  We talk about being courteous in courtship! Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about The Savage Path or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Surviving The Ambush

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 25:22


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode,  David interviews his Alpha Tau Omega pledge brother from 1979 at Texas A&M University, Jay Pratz, as this week's guest to discuss Chapter 13, "Surviving the Ambush." The study guide questions center around being helpful to others and Jay was there for me in my hour of need after going through a divorce. Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about The Savage Path or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cheerful Companions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Fellow Six Pack member Joe Christo joins David this week to discuss Chapter 12 and how having Cheerful Companions can make even trying times more enjoyable.  Joe and David backpacked together for 20 years along with four other friends to comprise the Six Pack of cheerful companions. Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about The Savage Path or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Cleaning Things Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Pastor Aaron Thomas returns to the show to banter about dealing with the “mind of a mustang” and how we can tame our fleshly desires to Clean Things Up.  Aaron brings his honest, truthful, and direct approach on this tough temptation topic from Chapter 11 of David's book. Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about The Savage Path or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Looking for a Few Good Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Former Exum mountain climbing guide Russell Rainey joins David on this week's episode Looking for a Few Good Men. We're discussing Chapter 10 and the importance choosing male friends to do life with along with some good adventure stories. Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about The Savage Path or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Bachelor Wilderness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Salem Communications Digital Man by day and an aspiring stand-up comic by night, Charles Jestice, is this week's guest on the show.  We are discussing the treacherous “Bachelor Wilderness” which is also the title of Chapter 9 in my book. Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Best Decision of My Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. This week David's backpacking buddy and Account Director for Teradata, Adam White, joins him to discuss Chapter 8 of his book, The Best Decision of My Life.  In this episode, David covers the importance of trust as well from the Study Guide. Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Taking Dead Aim

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In today's episode, David covers Chapter 7 titled "Taking Dead Aim" with his guest Don Dulin.  They discuss the launch pad period of life and overcoming obstacles to build endurance. Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Loyalty Versus Ladies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. This week Chef and Hospitality Entrepreneur, Austin Brown, joins David to discuss Chapter Six of his book,  Loyalty vs Ladies. Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stretching The Horizons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. This week Jim Schepens, retired Oil Tanking Sr VP of Marketing and 30-year backpacking cohort, joins me to discuss Chapter 5 of my book, Stretching the Horizon Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Submitting to Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. This week Patrick Cooke, COO of Reliance Energy and college fraternity brother, joins me to discuss Chapter 4 of my book, Submitting to Authority.  Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Significance of Ceremony

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. This week Ronnie Anderson, Klein ISD Board of Trustees President and Fellowship of Christian Athletes longtime volunteer, joins me to discuss Chapter 3 of my book, The Significance of Ceremony Go to www.thesavagepath.com to learn more about or purchase the book David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Thrift Leads To Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. We are still very early in our new series where we will discuss my book, The Savage Path, chapter by chapter utilizing the Study Guide in the back of the book. In this episode, Thrift Leads to Innovation (the same title as Chapter two in the book), my guest Mike Kinney, President and Owner of PRISM Specialties and sponsor of our show, shares some great ideas on financial responsibility and building in good habits at an early age. We also discuss recognizing aptitudes early in life that might point you in a direction where your “bent” can guide you to the best career for you based upon natural abilities or early interest. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Courage in the Face of Catastrophe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 24:57


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode, Brian Runge, Director of Ministry Relations for Salem Media Houston kicks off a new series where we will discuss my book, The Savage Path, chapter by chapter utilizing the Study Guide in the back of the book. In this episode, Courage in the Face of Catastrophe (the same title as Chapter one in the book), Brian shares about times in his life when courage was required and how it is a foundational attribute of healthy masculinity.  We also discuss the importance of seeking mentors or older men outside of our families who can pour their experience into us through these intergenerational relationships. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Summer School 401 - Courtship Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. We conclude our Summer School series with Summer School 401 and Dr. Marie Seltz representing the baby boomer generation's views on courtship and marriage.  In this episode, we focus more on how to sustain a marriage over time to keep it fresh and love-filled.  We also discuss praying together as a couple.   Dr. Marie has been happily married for 37 years and has a counseling practice so we have saved the best for last, especially in terms of experience and wisdom. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Summer School 301 - Courtship Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Summer School 101 and 201 represented “All the Single Ladies” as the popular Beyonce song goes.  In Summer School 301 my guest, Helen Jiminez, had a man who “put a ring on it” nineteen years ago and has a thirteen-year-old daughter who she's beginning to counsel on dating. Helen is a 39-year-old small business owner and represents the late Millennial to early Gen X demographic as we continue our discussions on courtship and marriage from a lady's point of view. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Summer School 201 - Courtship Revisted

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Today's episode is the second (201) in a new four-part series called “Summer School: Courtship Revisited”  This series is a follow-up to the Charm School series we did last October on Courtship and Marriage but the new twist is female guests on this topic! Devin Seltz is a single 32-year-old professional mental health counselor on today's 201 episode representing the Millennial generation's female views on this topic.  She and my other female guests will corroborate or refute my theories from Charm School, a must-listen for a “ready for marriage” thirty-something David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Summer School 101 - Courtship Revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 24:59


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Today's episode is the first in a new four-part series called “Summer School: Courtship Revisited”.  This series is a follow-up to the Charm School series we did last October on Courtship and Marriage but the new twist is female guests on this topic!   Emily Nelson is a single, 24-year-old, Chemical Engineering graduate of Texas A&M who is now teaching High School Algebra II.  In today's 101 episode, Emily is representing the Gen Z female views on this topic.  She and my other female guests will corroborate or refute my theories from Charm School, a must-listen for the college-age man today! David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Students Without Basic Values

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode retired NCO Sergeant Raul Byrd and retired Colonel Keith Kalman discuss their Army experience and working together to start up and run a Junior ROTC program at Westside High School Magnet for Integrated Technology in HISD here in Houston from 2000-2013.  Their chief wrestling match was how to meet their students without basic values where they were and then offer them the values of the Jr ROTC program.  We also discuss how the “woke” agenda is undermining the mission of the US Army today. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Struggle of the Incarcerated

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. This episode features Alan Hatfield, Chaplain for the Fort Bend County Jail, discussing the struggles with incarceration across the inmate population. We will cover mental health concerns in light of the recent rash of mass shootings and some of the psychology contributing to those as well. Hint fatherlessness is the common denominator. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The David and Deshaun Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. King David in the Bible, and Deshaun Watson both gave into temptation and fell into sin. Many men like us have fallen into the same problem as well.  In this episode Chad Herold, Lead Pastor of River Pointe Church in Missouri City, TX discusses the sin and repentance cycle from Psalm 51 David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Duncan Brannan: The Soldier Code - The Mark of the Legionary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this 6th episode in the series, David Savage interviews Author Duncan Brannan and his newly released book "The Soldier Code" and the Mark of the Legionary. The full title of his book is "The Soldier Code: Ancient Warrior Wisdom for Modern-Day Christian Soldiers. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Duncan Brannan: The Soldier Code - The Gladiator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this 5th episode in the series, David Savage interviews Author Duncan Brannan and his newly released book "The Soldier Code" and the Oath of the Gladiator and beast fighting in the arena. The full title of his book is "The Soldier Code: Ancient Warrior Wisdom for Modern-Day Christian Soldiers. David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Duncan Brannan: The Soldier Code - The Knight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this 4th episode in the series, David Savage interviews Author Duncan Brannan and his newly released book "The Soldier Code" and the Charge of the Knight during the Dark Ages. The full title of his book is "The Soldier Code: Ancient Warrior Wisdom for Modern-Day Christian Soldiers." David has a passion for Men's Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society.  The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh.  Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit?  Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dad is Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 24:57


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode, David Savage interviews Pastor Buddy Griffin who shares a tender story about his father wound and how he and his father reconciled to give one another the love they both needed! David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Duncan Brannan: The Soldier Code - The Viking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode, David Savage interviews Author Duncan Brannan and his newly released book "The Soldier Code" and the Viking aspects of spiritual warfare. The full title of his book is "The Soldier Code: Ancient Warrior Wisdom for Modern-Day Christian Soldiers." David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Duncan Brannan: The Soldier Code - The Spartan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 25:01


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode, David Savage interviews Author Duncan Brannan and his newly released book "The Soldier Code" and the Spartan aspects of spiritual warfare. The full title of his book is "The Soldier Code: Ancient Warrior Wisdom for Modern-Day Christian Soldiers." David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Demon of Doubt: Stan Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode, David interviews Stan Newton about “The Demon of Doubt.” Doubting ourselves, our calling, our motives, and such is something that we all struggle with frequently. Stan discusses what he calls “The Victory Narrative” which is the everybody wins participation trophy myth. When our society projects success as an expectation for all through television and culture it creates a lot of self-doubt and questioning from those just struggling to get by or who have been dealt with difficult circumstances in life. Why me? Why am I not succeeding? Stan is the Interim Director of Dallas Theological Seminary Houston. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a veteran and has served as a pastor in multiple churches prior to his position at DTS. David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dealing with Difficult People: Jacey Jetton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode, David Savage interviews Jacey Jetton, State Representative for District 26 in Ft Bend County. Jacey was recognized as the Freshman of the year in his first term for the work he did in the sessions in 2021. He was also just recently named the most effective conservative in the Texas State House of Representatives by the Conservative Roundtable of Texas. Jacey comes to the WWM Show as a Christian to discuss something we all wrestle with: Dealing With Bullies, Tyrants, and Impossible People (a book by the same title with the subtitle How to Beat Them Without Joining Them) David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Duncan Brannan: The Soldier Code - The Samurai

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In this episode, David Savage interviews Author Duncan Brannan and his newly released book "The Soldier Code" and the Samurai Warrior aspects of spiritual warfare. The full title of his book is "The Soldier Code: Ancient Warrior Wisdom for Modern-Day Christian Soldiers." David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Delivered from Transsexual Sin: Evangelistic Michael Fernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 24:58


    Welcome to the podcast of “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. The Disney Corporation waded into Florida state laws on education advocating for LGBTQ+ employees and is feeling the backlash from parents and lawmakers. Pastor Michael Fernandez is the guest on WWM this week to provide his transsexual testimony and give listeners a glimpse into life on the wild side and how he was rescued from it David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Story Of Healing : Dr. Austin Ruiz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast of “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. In today's episode, David interviews Dr. Austin Ruiz, an Eye Doctor who owns and runs his own practice in Harker Heights, Texas (near Killeen) He was diagnosed with childhood leukemia as an adult and has a compelling story regarding his treatment and battle with Satan psychologically as his wrestling story of healing David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Forgiveness Story: Mike Kinney

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast of “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Today’s episode features Mike Kinney, President and owner of PRISM, formerly ERS, and the sponsor of Wrestling With the Inner Man. Mike shares his personal story of wrestling with forgiveness after a major financial theft in a business partnership. The blessing that follows his forgiveness is inspirational indeed! David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A Modern Saul to Paul Conversion: Doug Sharp

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast of “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Our Easter Sunday episode features Doug Sharp, who retired from international petroleum engineering/geophysics in 2016 after 32 years. His fantastic personal story of wrestling with faith includes miraculous healing. It’s a modern age Saul to Paul conversion you won’t want to miss! David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Facing Death: Tim Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast of “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Today’s Palm Sunday episode features Tim Williams, Houston Market Trainer for Dignity Memorial and a Licensed Grief Counselor. Tim is also a certified Funeral Director and has been in the funeral business for 34 years. We discuss death and wrestling with the faith and grief issues that come with it. David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Joining Jesus on His Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast of “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. David’s guest is Pastor Greg Finke as he talks about how you can Join Jesus on His Mission in helping your neighbors get to know each other, care for each other and learn more about God and the Bible. David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Answering Your Calling

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast of “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. Tom Douthit, Executive Director of Toolbox Ministries discusses his passion for helping others find their calling and shares his story of calling in his own life David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    How to Become a Better Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 25:00


    Welcome to the podcast of “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage. A conversation with Robert Lewis founder of the BetterMan Movement and author of Raising a Modern Day Knight about the importance of male friendships David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show title is derived from the first fight we each face every day, the fight with our flesh. Do we listen to our selfish sinful nature or to our spiritual and divine nature guided by the Holy Spirit? Contact David at wrestlingwiththeinnerman@gmail.com or go to https://www.thesavagepath.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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