Podcast Archive - Man in the Mirror Bible Study

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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Two Secrets to Your Future Success (James, E18)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 18: Who doesn’t dream about becoming successful and financially independent? Maybe it’s working for a stable company. Perhaps it’s becoming part of an innovative organization making a big difference in the world. Maybe it’s starting a business of your own. In this lesson, Patrick Morley will help you understand and embrace James’ advice for Christian men who want to be successful in their work. And you can easily expand this advice to your finances, marriages, children, and life circumstances. For followers of Jesus, he succeeds most who helps others succeed too.

Scriptures used in this study: James 4:13-17
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Why You Shouldn’t Judge Your Brother (James, E17)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 17:  Is there such a thing as “Christian cancel culture”? We see it in the world, but we would never expect to see it in the church, right? But some in the church can be just as critical of brothers they disagree with or who have strayed from righteous living, causing one pundit to say that the church tends to “shoot its wounded.” Ouch! If you’ve seen this – or worse, experienced it – James gives us a reminder of why we should avoid judging a brother, and Jesus give us the motivation for reconciliation and forgiveness. Join Brett Clemmer as we continue our series on James.

Scriptures used in this study: James 4:11-12
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How To Dominate the World, Flesh, and Devil (James, E16)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 16: You, or someone you love, have been ravaged by the world, the flesh, and/or the devil. You’re trying to pick up the pieces, but you/they keep getting dragged back down. Some people, however, learn how to dominate the forces that would dominate them. How does that happen? Join Patrick Morley as we let James show us the big picture, what kind of help God makes available, how to get it, and what it might look like for you on a day-to-day-basis.

Scriptures used in this study: James 4:1-10

Getting Control of Your Tongue (James, E14)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 14: No one really wants to be a jerk. But what comes out of our mouths can just as easily burn the house down as build it up. Whether we say things we shouldn’t out of pain, pride, selfish ambition, lack of empathy, or for whatever other reason, we’re not predestined to stay that way. With God’s help, we can each improve and become a kinder, more predictable spouse, father, friend, and co-worker. Join Patrick Morley and, together, let’s understand why we say things we shouldn’t, what’s really going on, and seize the opportunity to do something about it.

Scriptures used in this study: James 3:1-12
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The Law of Love (James, E12)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 12: We all agree with the concept of fairness. If someone suffers for doing wrong, they are getting what they deserve. But that’s not how the gospel works. And because of the gospel, that’s not how Christians are to live either. Join Brett Clemmer as we look at James’ continuing lesson on partiality. James concludes: “Mercy triumphs over judgement!” That is good news for all of us—but also a warning about how we should treat others.

Scriptures used in this study: James 2:8-13
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Pastor Series: Dr. Brian Pikalow

Pastor Series – Dr. Brian Pikalow: Hidden within the Great Commandment is the most important skill for relating to others, whether you are leading, parenting, or simply building friendships. Join our guest speaker Dr. Brian Pikalow, associate pastor of Discovery Church, as he sheds light on this often overlooked and misunderstood skill.
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How to Make a Wise Decision (James, E15)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 15: A group of teenagers was asked, “What’s the most important issue you face?” One said, “When you boil everything down, it’s really about how to make good decisions.” The other fourteen boys approvingly nodded their heads in agreement. James explains the difference between God’s wisdom and worldly wisdom. Join Patrick Morley and let’s explore how you can ensure you’re making quality decisions that reflect God’s wisdom and will for your life.

Scriptures used in this study: James 3:13-18
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Is Favoritism Always a Sin? (James, E11)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 11: If I were to guess, I’d say you have personal preferences. You have favorites. You may have a favorite spot to fish, or a favorite restaurant to go to on Friday nights. You probably even have some friends that, dare I say it, you like better than others. Is that OK? What lesson is God trying to teach us through the words of James? When we show partiality or preference to one person over another, is it always a sin? Join Dale Redder and let’s dig into the Word and answer these questions together. Learn how you can spot the warning signs that your preferences may be turning into prejudice and sin. Jesus tells us to love our enemies, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. If He is giving us this command, He will most certainly provide us the strength to obey it. Let’s start today!

Scriptures used in this study: James 2:1-7
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Is It Enough to Be Spiritual But Not Religious? (James, E10)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 10:  These days it’s common to hear, “I’m spiritual but not religious.” Perhaps you’ve said it yourself. Why do people want to distance themselves from religion? Certainly, it’s not to distance themselves from God. What, then, is the problem they’re trying to solve? And how can we help solve it? Join Patrick Morley and let’s answer these questions—and more. Learn how you can practice the kind of religion that pleases God.

 Scriptures used in this study: James 1:27
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Can Your Tongue Be Tamed? (James, E9)

The Wisdom of James, Episode 9: We all put our foot in our mouth all the time. But sometimes we lose control and say things we regret. Some of those things can’t be undone. Unsurprisingly, the Bible explains the problem and gives the pathway to success. Join Patrick Morley and learn God’s way to tame your tongue.

 Scriptures used in this study: James 1:26
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Why You Can Trust God (James, E6)

Have you ever questioned God? We tend to doubt God’s goodness, power, or even existence when things aren’t going so well. You’ve lost your job, a loved one dies, or you get a bad diagnosis. You wonder, “Is God trustworthy?” James answers this question as you would expect: Yes! God is good and trustworthy. He’s even got a plan for you and everyone else who follows him–a cosmic role that we play in His Kingdom. Join us as Brett Clemmer shares about God’s dependable goodness. 
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Why MATTHIAS instead of Justus (Disciples, E13)

Getting to Know the Disciples, Episode 13: A famous “pastor” had failed. His name was Judas Iscariot. The whole town was buzzing about it, and there was a sense of urgency to find his replacement. This large-cast, drama-filled story offers us a roadmap for making tough decisions. Maybe you can identify with the man who got picked, who didn’t get picked, wasn’t even considered, or the leader trying to make a godly decision. Wherever you find yourself today, join Patrick Morley and learn a biblical model for making—and accepting—tough decisions.
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The INCARNATION: Looks Like It Really Happened!

We sing, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” And it is! In this lesson, Patrick Morley will lead us through remembering how and why Christmas came about. We’ll see how people responded to the Incarnation in order to help each of us get ready to remember Christ’s advent.
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