Altar'd Manhood

Challenge Alert! For 7 days straight ask "Holy Spirit lead. Holy Spirit guide me" before your feet hit the floor. Leave your report in the comments of this pod!Book Reference: The Cure by John Lynch, Bruce McNicol and Bill Thrall (Truface Ministries)The cast of Altar'd Manhood wraps up the Covenant Series by discussing the New Covenant that Jesus codified. The New Covenant offers gentiles (non Jews) to be grafted into the tribe of Judah through the New Covenant and enjoy relationship with God. Your trust in God allows your vertical relationship and His goodness to permeate your horizontal relationships.They discuss the things that may block a man from enjoying the fruit of the New Covenant relationship.

Ralph, Tim and Jerry tackle the Mosaic Covenant (Covenant with Moses and Israel) and what it means to us as modern day followers of Jesus. They explore how we can learn leadership principles as a man from the story of Moses. The story of Moses teaches us to lead with vision. Leading with vision is crucial for your marriage. The Torah (First 5 Books of the Bible) that Moses received reminds us to shabbat and rest. God's covenants call us to be set apart and be different.Being a covenant man means leading with humility, obedience and surrendering control.

Tim Couet tells his story from a small town in Massachusetts to playing baseball in Florida to getting married, starting a career and family and launching a ministry and writing a book. His story proves that a legacy of God's favor is a real thing. God honors the generations that honor Him. Tim's work in men's ministry has transformed many men and therefore transformed marriages and homes. He stands on the idea that when a man fixes his identity it will fix his world. Tim can be found at www.prodigalman.com and is available for speaking at men's events.His book can be found on Amazon at the link below. Simply copy and paste it into your browser.https://a.co/d/08Wnzaqk

Ralph Johnson knew church but didn't know Jesus. His story of feeling lost in manhood is relatable for all men. Knowing what not to do but not having a clue what to do. Ralph got saved while stationed in the Navy in Puerto Rico. He was stationed in Tampa when his work in ministry began as a volunteer. After an encounter with RV Brown, a legendary evangelist, he found a mentor and a "father figure." That mentorship helped Ralph visit his dead father’s grave and walk out forgiveness. After a 23 year career in the military he transitioned into the private sector for a short period of time. Shortly after he entered into ministry with a passion for youth and men's ministry. He's a father to 3 kids, two grandkids and husband to Tracy.

Jerry Batista left corporate America to go into full time ministry. His story of abandonment, healing and reconciliation with his father is powerful. He's married to his wife for 35 years. He has three kids and eight grandchildren. His heart for men to persevere through trials and keep their eyes on the rewards of His plan drives him to this day. Jerry looks back and realizes what he would be missing out on today if he didn't persevere and trust God in his toughest moments of his life.

Tim, Ralph and Jerry tackle the Davidic Covenant as they continue the series on Covenants. They tackle the issues of David: pride, humility, repentance, self sufficiency, and reliance on God. As men we need to live from acceptance not trying to achieve acceptance. God has already accepted us because of Jesus.God lines up all the covenant pictures leading to Jesus and the new covenant in Jeremiah 31.As men we're called to walk in obedience but trust God with the results.David tried to delegate his calling as warrior king leading to his fall with Bathsheba. As men be careful about the idol of comfort. We're not meant to live in comfort but to grow the Kingdom of God.David gives us men a great example of his conviction to know WHO God is. David knew God deeply.References: Angel Studios Movie - David

The cast of Altar'd Manhood had the privilege of sitting down with world renown Christian artist and musician KB.KB is a Dove Award-winning rapper, speaker, author, and podcaster. With five full-length albums to his name — including 2020’s His Glory Alone, for which he won the Dove Award for Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year — the multi-hyphenate artist is an inimitable force on today’s scene. He has become a No. 1 hitmaker and has received critical acclaim for his studio releases with placement on Billboard’s Top 200 Album Chart and top 5 on Billboard’s Top Rap Album Chart. KB is cohost of the popular podcast Southside Rabbi. Furthermore, HGA — a movement he spearheaded made up of multiethnic, urban men and women from all walks of life — has amassed a loyal following around the globe. Additionally, KB released his first book, Dangerous Jesus: Why the Only Thing More Risky than Getting Jesus Right Is Getting Jesus Wrong, via Tyndale Publishing in 2023 along with his latest album His Glory Alone II. Although KB wears many hats, his greatest joy is being a husband to Michelle and a father to their three children.The Signal Tour: https://www.whoiskb.com/tourSouthside Rabbi Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/southside-rabbi/id1480311293His Glory Alone Store: https://hgasupply.com/Books Referenced: The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do About It by Warren Farrell

Tim, Jerry and Ralph continue their discussion about how God's covenants make us better men. The covenants make us stronger and more effective with greater impact. Covenants expose the idols in our life. They discuss the picture of the Abraham sacrificing Isaac and God's intervention to provide a ram. The second half of the podcast covers the story of Jacob becoming Israel and having 12 sons that become the 12 tribes of Israel. We learn about the story of Joseph and his perseverance in Egypt after being sold into slavery.Unforgiveness is a prison. Don't stay there. God gives you the ability to forgive!The Altar'd Manhood team is considering hosting a one day event for men. If you'd be interested please leave a comment!

Tim, Ralph and Jerry from Altar'd Manhood sit down with Jeff Ford, CEO of ManUp.BIO:Jeff Ford serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Man Up and Go, a global non-profit organization that mobilizes men to fight for the fatherless as Jesus commands. Knowing Jeff for many years and the powerful story of God’s redemptive work in his life, the Board of Directors made him Man Up and Go’s inaugural CEO in 2015, a position he considers a conduit for his life’s work. In addition to his role as CEO, Jeff serves as the Man Up Tampa Bay Cohort Chairman. He’s a 2017 Leadership Pasco graduate, former Eckerd Connects Advisory Council member and current Florida Support Services Advisory Council member, current Tampa Bay Foster Care and Adoption Alliance member, current Florida Faith-Based and Community-Based Advisory Council member, served as Guardian ad Litem and as a board member with the CS Lewis Society, and has summited the tallest free-standing mountain in the world, Mount Kilimanjaro, twice.Jeff graduated from Wheaton College (IL) and has lived in the Trinity (FL) area since 2003 with his wife Liza. They have two children, Asher (adopted from Ethiopia), and Jolie (adopted from China). Jeff loves Jesus, pizza, golf, traveling, working out, and most recently, cycling while wearing those ridiculously tight shorts.

Tim, Jerry and Ralph discuss the important of biblical covenants to us as men in our walk with God. They discuss the importance of trusting God not trying to please Him. They illustrate many biblical examples of how covenant language applies to our lives.References:Ray Vander Laan - That The World May KnowFirst Fruits of Zion - FFOZ.org: The Sabbath TableBook: The Cure - John S. Lynch, Bruce Thrall, Bill McNicolCelebration of Discipline: Richard J. Foster