Raising The Standard

There is an all-out attack being leveled against men, families, and fathers. In this episode Josh breakdowns what is being attacked, who is behind this assault on traditional Christian values, and why this is a strategic move to take out fathers. According to the Bible, fathers are the foundation of the family and family is God’s idea. In this show, you will discover 3 keys to stepping into your identity as a father, whether you have children today or are preparing for fatherhood...

RTS #17 Men are searching, seeking, and looking for something. For us, it's about the pursuit, the chase and the hunt. What is the trait and characteristic that separates high performers from the average man? The ability to exercise curiosity, be committed to continued development and growth are all differentiators of those who excel in life. King Solomon provides all of us practical and accessible wisdom for ruling and reigning in life...

RTS #16 The original followers of Jesus embraced the title of a disciple. If you are a follower of Jesus that is your title as well. Discipline is at the root of being a disciple. The word ‘disciple’ is also translated as a disciplined learner. It is not only those who follow Jesus that must employ discipline, it is Jesus Himself who models a disciplined life for us...

RTS #15 All men are builders. It’s our DNA to build and in our code to create. The Standard has been set for all Kingdom men by Jesus Christ, we are to follow His lead. In this episode, we will unlock biblical principles so you can level up your presence and your relationships as a modern Christian man. Regardless of where you are in life right now, what you do for a living, or your depth as a disciple, you are a builder...

RTS #14 Do you know the business side of God? Many people understand and relate to Jesus in the way they are most familiar with while overlooking aspects of His character and nature. In this episode, Josh digs into a concept from 'The Standard: Discovering Jesus as the Standard for Masculinity' where you will be introduced to Jesus as a businessman...

RTS 13 There is a pervasive lie that is upheld in many churches, spheres and our internal belief systems. Chances are you are buying into this belief right now or you have at some point in your life. It has been passed down, inherited and portrayed through various means across the centuries...

RTS #12 Manhood at the foundational level is to protect, provide and lead your family. These are non-negotiables when building Biblical masculinity. In episodes five and six we looked at the specific commands God charges man with. In this episode, Josh breaks down six dimensions that were at work in the life of Jesus Christ. Jesus provides men a model for these areas and leads the way that disciples are called to walk in...

RTS #11 The number one fear men have is the fear of failure. Fear indicates that we are taking on risks and getting uncomfortable. In this week’s episode, Josh talks about Stepping out and stepping through fear. Learn why fear can be an indicator of moving in the right direction. As Christian men, we are not called to be passive or play it safe. The Fear of failing is always linked to playing bigger...

RTS #10 Does God need to correct your language? On last week’s episode, we said “Don’t subscribe to every voice in your feed” This week’s message is “Don’t subscribe to every voice in your head” Following Jesus is a journey of changing your mind and then changing your ways. Jesus called men everywhere to repent for the Kingdom of God is at hand, He was calling them to change their thinking. There is another element that connects your thoughts to your actions and that is your language...

RTS # 9 Do you as a Christian man have the right to listen, watch and view anything you want? In this episode discover the danger in hitting that subscribe button for any or every voice in your 'feed.' Every day we as men are bombarded with marketing messages, proposed shortcuts to success, and influencers positioned as 'guides.' But not all advice is equal and not all voices subscribe to the same source of power that you do as a biblically grounded Kingdom Man...