Podcast Archive - Man in the Mirror Bible Study

Love: The Glue and the Grease (Fruit of the Spirit, E1)

The Fruit of the Spirit, Episode 1: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” You’ve probably heard this passage read or taught before. It’s often presented as a list of attributes that Christians are supposed to have. Something to aspire to, or to strive for. But who can do this? It feels futile to try and live up to it for five minutes, much less your whole life. Here’s the good news: this isn’t a list of to do’s. It’s a list of consequences of living a life in the Spirit. These aren’t “the fruits of hard work,” or “the fruits of self-improvement.” Join Brett Clemmer as we start a new series on The Fruit of the Spirit. It all begins with Love—the glue that holds us together, and the grease that reduces friction. Share with a brother and feel the love.
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Decluttering with the Spiritual Disciplines (Spiritual Disciplines, E13)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 13: You ache for a more vibrant walk with God. You long for Jesus to take you deeper into the compassion of his own heart. That’s why you’re part of this Bible study. And you’ve made good progress! But you want more. “More” is why God has given us the spiritual disciplines—a web of interconnected habits that can declutter your spiritual life. Join Patrick Morley and learn, or be reminded, how to clear a path that will get you where you want to go. It’s going to be a great day!
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Speaker Series: Brooks Cluxton

A Man and His Dreams: Join former Rollins Basketball center, Brooks Cluxton, as he shares his adventure of chasing dreams. This 25-year-old aspiring financial advisor at Mosaic Wealth Management Group will share how God used dreams to transform his life. He’ll also discuss the unpredictable challenges he—and we—face along the way! Learn more about how God uses dreams to shape our hearts for the benefit of others. 
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A Man and Witnessing (Spiritual Disciplines, E12)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 12: Every day we rub shoulders with people who are lonely, confused, and afraid. Most of these people would love for someone—anyone—to take a personal interest in them in a loving, kind, nonjudgmental way. That’s how witnessing starts—just caring enough to care. There’s more to it, of course, but nothing will happen until we see and love people the way Jesus sees and loves them. Join Patrick Morley as we expand our view of what witnessing is all about, why it matters, how to identify people who want to talk, how to engage with them, and what will inspire us to action. You don’t have to be amazing; you just have to be available.
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A Man and Service (Spiritual Disciplines, E11)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 11:  Have you ever worked on a service project, gone on a mission trip, or served as a volunteer? How did it make you feel? It’s surprising how getting outside of your comfort zone and doing something that benefits others brings us surprising levels of joy and happiness. Why? The world tells you that your happiness depends on doing and getting what you want. But the Bible tells a different story: we were made to serve. Jesus himself gave us the example to imitate. Join Brett Clemmer as we look at what motivates us to serve, how we can make a difference in other people’s lives, and the great benefit to our own well-being it brings. Let’s encourage and spur one another on to good works–for our good and His glory!
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Speaker Series: Pete Alwinson

Why do Christian men need a King? What happens when we do not follow a King? How does the Church continue in the many and changing eras of time? Join our guest speaker Pete Alwinson as we answer these and other questions. We’ll look together at the transfer of power from General Joshua to the time of the Judges. Those Old Testament leaders are so relevant to Christian men and the Church today!
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A Man and Spiritual Warfare (Spiritual Disciplines, E9)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 9: What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Spiritual Warfare? Intrinsically, we all sense that there is some sort of cosmic battle between good and evil playing out in front of us – and inside of us. It’s a battle as old as time, one we were born into and one we cannot escape. Our choice is to either succumb to evil or pursue the good. We also know that alone we don’t stand a chance in hell fighting against the fallen world, our sinful nature and the evil one. We must be disciplined in both our engagement with God and others as well as our approach to fighting back. Join Jeremy Schurke as we examine our part in this great spiritual battle and how to fight to win.
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A Man and Fasting (Spiritual Disciplines, E8)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 8: Do you need a breakthrough? Do you urgently need to hear from God? The discipline of fasting may help you find the answers you desperately need. Join Patrick Morley for a clearer picture of fasting—what it is, who it’s for, the benefits, when to fast, and why. Your takeaway will be the specifics on how you can give fasting a try (or take it to another level). It’s possible that just one day of fasting could actually change your life forever!
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A Man and Counsel (Spiritual Disciplines, E7)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 7: Have you ever made a bad decision with the best of intentions? Maybe the right way seemed obvious, or you felt some pressure to make a quick choice, or you just received some bad advice. But in retrospect you realize it wasn’t a wise call. Cultivating a discipline of counsel helps you determine how to make good decisions by considering what kind of decision it is, who you should seek counsel from, and how to seek the ultimate Counselor.
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Pastor Series: Tim Iamaio

Pastor Series – Tim Iamaio: Do you struggle with feeling like you always have to do more, like God is never pleased with you? Or maybe your struggle is that you know that God is pleased with you because of the blood of Christ, so there is nothing left for you to do? In the study and pursuit of spiritual disciplines, a right view of our standing with God and His calling makes all the difference between joyful service and joyless duty. This week Pastor Tim Iamaio from Grace Fellowship Sanford will talk about being effective and fruitful as we grow in Christ.
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A Man and a Small Group (Spiritual Disciplines, E6)

A Man and a Small Group, Episode 6: Whether it’s a platoon, project team, or running club, you can see the power of small groups all around you. We were not meant to do life alone. But while we may fight, work, and exercise in groups, too many of us do our walk with Christ alone. We may attend a weekly service and read our Bibles, but too often we don’t plug into the vitality of regularly doing life with our fellow believers. We were made for relationship. Join Brett Clemmer as we look at the next spiritual discipline in our series, A Man and a Small Group.
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A Man and the Sabbath (Spiritual Disciplines, E5)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 5: Are you tired? Do you have a lingering feeling something isn’t quite right? If so, you are not alone. Many men suffer from a malady we might call “rest interval dysfunction.” Join Patrick Morley and learn how the spiritual discipline of Sabbath might be just the solution you’re looking for. God has made it legal for you to rest and remember one day a week. Not sure the concept of Sabbath is New Testament? Join us and settle that question once and for all! If you have a tired friend or someone you care about with that lingering feeling, this is a great episode to share!
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A Man and Prayer (Spiritual Disciplines, E4)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 4: Picture your wife, fiancé, girlfriend, children, a friend, or small group. Can you think of anything more important to those relationships than good communication? Conversely, can you think of anything that hurts those relationships more than a communications breakdown? Prayer is communication. Join Patrick Morley for answers to nagging questions we all have about prayer. Learn the finer points of what Jesus teaches about prayer. And, you will leave with six meaningful suggestions that can help you calibrate or fine tune your prayer life. If you know a man who is aching to have a deeper walk with God, bless him by sharing this episode with him.
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A Man and Worship (Spiritual Disciplines, E3)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, Episode 3: Can you worship God if you’re not in a church? What if singing doesn’t do it for you? Are there other ways to worship God? And precisely what is the purpose of worship? Join Patrick Morley for answers to these and other vital questions that can elevate your communion with God to a new level. For example, you will learn which of 6 different ways to worship suits you best.
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Why Are Kids So Lonely Today?

Mirror Labs Report: The US Surgeon General has declared America is experiencing a loneliness epidemic. While this crisis is affecting everyone, inside and outside the church, it is especially detrimental to the lives of children. As a father of four and director of Mirror Labs, Jeremy Schurke is personally vested in understanding the root causes as well as guiding fathers and grandfathers alike to respond and fight back.
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A Man and Creation (Spiritual Disciplines, E1)

A Man’s Guide to the Spiritual Disciplines, E1: Spiritual strength—like surgical skill or athletic excellence—requires training and practice. This new series will equip you with the habits you need to reflect honestly, pursue God wholeheartedly, and live vibrantly.

Join Patrick Morley as we introduce the spiritual disciplines and answer:

What do we learn about God through creation that we would otherwise not know?
How does the creation help us know about God?
How can you practice the discipline of experiencing God in creation? 

If you are already a Jesus follower, one of your greatest joys is helping others discover God too.
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Speaker Series: Michael San Filippo

Speaker Series – Michael San Filippo: As International President of Disciple Christian Motorcycle Club, Michael has joined the Bible study this week to share how God is working through members of DCMC and in outlaw motorcycle clubs around the world. Join Brett Clemmer and Michael San Filippo for an interview-style discussion that reminds us that no one is too wrecked for God.
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Saving a Wandering Soul (James, E23)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 23: Have you ever had a friend who just stopped going to church? Maybe it was COVID, or a job change, or a dispute of some kind. Or maybe one day you realized that you hadn’t seen him for a while. James ends his letter with a strong call for us as Christian men to take responsibility for each other. Join Brett Clemmer as he explores the power and promise of strong Christian brotherhood. Is there a guy you haven’t seen lately at Bible Study or at church? Call him now and invite him to join you at the Man in the Mirror Bible Study. 

Scriptures used in this study: James 5:19-20
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Rethinking the Power of Prayer (James, E22)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 22: Over the next five years you and your loved ones are going to experience the full gamut of sufferings, successes, sicknesses, and sins. What will give you the greatest likelihood of navigating those experiences with wisdom, humility, faith, healing, and power? Join Patrick Morley as we unpack how God offers all the power of prayer for you to navigate all the weight of the world. If you follow Jesus, He wants you to help others navigate the weight of the world too.

Scriptures used in this study: James 5:13-18
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A Man of Integrity Who Keeps His Word (James, E21)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 21: What do you think when you hear news from Harvard, Mayo, or the Cleveland Clinic? What would you think if the same news came from Putin, China, or North Korea? Truth-telling and promise-keeping create a powerful brand, do they not? Whether we’re signing a contract, exchanging wedding vows, setting an appointment, or promising to return a phone call, we each have a personal brand. Maybe yours is, “His word is his bond.” Or perhaps people think, “We’ll see.” Hopefully not, “That’ll be the day—he’s all talk.” James lived in an era lax about making promises, not unlike our own. Join Patrick Morley to establish, enhance, or change your brand as a more predictable, trustworthy man of integrity who keeps his word. You’ll also learn how to handle yourself when you can’t, shouldn’t, won’t, or didn’t keep your word. If you follow Jesus, He wants you to help others keep their word too.

Scriptures used in this study: James 5:12
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Hope for Men Who Need More Patience (James, E20)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 20: Losing your patience is like pulling the pin on a hand grenade. To appreciate the value of patience, we need look no further than the damage and loss impatience has inflicted on our marriages, children, other family, friends, or co-workers. What’s driving you crazy? Join Patrick Morley as we dig through James for actionable nuggets to become more patient in our circumstances, relationships, and suffering. Also, if you are a follower of Jesus, you will succeed most when you help someone else succeed too.

Scriptures used in this study: James 5:7-11
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When Wealth Drives You to Bankruptcy (James, E19)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 19: Do you have a healthy view of money? James has some strong warnings for anyone in the church with an immoral view of wealth. Their behavior reveals their affections: they worship wealth accumulation above God. And the consequences are dire. Just like the Fed, each of us has our own monetary policy. You may not see yourself as a wealthy, mean-spirited miser, but do you put more faith in your possessions than God? Join Brett Clemmer as he looks at James’ warnings of the woes of wealth.

 Scriptures used in this study: James 5:1-6
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