# Manupgodsway ## Posts - [How to Be Bold About Your Faith at Work (Without Being 'That Guy')](https://manupgodsway.org/how-to-be-bold-about-your-faith-at-work-without-being-that-guy-2/): I’ll never forget the feeling of sitting in my cubicle about fifteen years ago, staring at a small wooden cross I wanted to put on my desk. I held it in my hand, my palms slightly sweaty, and I felt this weird, twisting knot in my stomach. It wasn't that I was ashamed of Jesus, at least, that’s what I told myself. It was that I didn’t want to be that guy. You know the one. The guy who uses “blessings” as a passive-aggressive way to end an argument. The guy who leaves tracts in the breakroom but can’t seem […] - [The "War Room" Strategy: Using Technology to Fight Your Spiritual Battles](https://manupgodsway.org/the-war-room-strategy-using-technology-to-fight-your-spiritual-battles/): I’ll be honest with you, men, there are days when I wake up and I just feel like I’m losing. Not just losing a game or losing my car keys, but losing the ground I’ve fought so hard to gain in my walk with Christ. I’m a pastor, I lead a ministry, and I’ve written books, but the enemy doesn't care about my title. In fact, he probably hates me more because of it. I’ve spent too many nights staring at the ceiling, feeling the weight of the world on my chest, wondering why the same old temptations still come […] - [How to Be Bold About Your Faith at Work (Without Being 'That Guy')](https://manupgodsway.org/how-to-be-bold-about-your-faith-at-work-without-being-that-guy/): I’ll never forget the feeling of sitting in my cubicle about fifteen years ago, staring at a small wooden cross I wanted to put on my desk. I held it in my hand, my palms slightly sweaty, and I felt this weird, twisting knot in my stomach. It wasn't that I was ashamed of Jesus, at least, that’s what I told myself. It was that I didn’t want to be that guy. You know the one. The guy who uses “blessings” as a passive-aggressive way to end an argument. The guy who leaves tracts in the breakroom but can’t seem […] - [7 Mistakes You’re Making with Your Mental Health (And How to Fix Them Biblically)](https://manupgodsway.org/7-mistakes-youre-making-with-your-mental-health-and-how-to-fix-them-biblically/): I’ve spent a lot of years telling men to "Man Up." But for a long time, I think I had a warped view of what that actually meant. I used to think it meant gritting your teeth, burying your feelings under a mountain of "productive" work, and never letting anyone see the cracks in the armor. I thought that if I admitted I was struggling with my thoughts, if I admitted that some days the cloud of heaviness was so thick I could barely see the cross, then I was failing God. I was wrong. Over the years, through my […] - [Young Men Are Flooding Back to Church in 2025: 7 Reasons Why (And How to Keep Them)](https://manupgodsway.org/young-men-are-flooding-back-to-church-in-2025-7-reasons-why-and-how-to-keep-them/): I'll be honest with you: I never thought I'd see this day. After years of watching young men walk away from the church, something incredible is happening in 2025. They're coming back. Not just a few here and there, but in numbers that honestly surprised me. Last month at our men's conferences, I looked around the room and saw something I hadn't witnessed in decades: more young men than women. In the UK, monthly church attendance among young men jumped from 4% in 2018 to 21% in early 2025. Here in America, men are actually outnumbering women in churches for […] - [Struggling For Real Accountability? 50+ Biblical Brotherhood Examples That Actually Work](https://manupgodsway.org/struggling-for-real-accountability-50-biblical-brotherhood-examples-that-actually-work/): I'm going to level with you right from the start, I've struggled with real accountability for years. Not the surface-level kind where you meet for coffee and ask generic questions like "How's your walk with the Lord?" I mean the kind that makes you uncomfortable. The kind where someone actually knows what you're wrestling with and calls you out when you're drifting. Maybe you're in the same boat. You know you need it. You've heard the sermons. You've read the books. But finding that genuine biblical brotherhood? That's where it gets messy. Why Most Accountability Doesn't Work Here's what I've […] - [Biblical Masculinity Vs Cultural Masculinity: Which Is Better For Your Faith Journey?](https://manupgodsway.org/biblical-masculinity-vs-cultural-masculinity-which-is-better-for-your-faith-journey/): I'll be honest with you, I spent years trying to figure out what kind of man I was supposed to be. And man, the messages were confusing. The world kept telling me one thing. God's Word kept telling me something completely different. And somewhere in the middle, I was just trying to keep it all together, wondering if anyone else felt as lost as I did. Maybe you've felt that same tension. You scroll through social media and see these images of what a "real man" is supposed to look like. Strong. Stoic. Never showing weakness. Always in control. The […] - [7 Mistakes You're Making with Social Media Discipleship (and How to Fix Them)](https://manupgodsway.org/7-mistakes-youre-making-with-social-media-discipleship-and-how-to-fix-them/): I'll be honest with you, I've made every single mistake on this list. When we first started expanding our online presence at Man Up God's Way, I thought discipleship through social media was just about getting content out there. Post a Bible verse. Share an encouraging quote. Hit publish and move on. But over time, I realized I was missing the whole point. Social media isn't the problem. It's how we're using it. The truth is, I was treating social media like a megaphone when it should have been more like a conversation over coffee. I was shouting into the […] - [The Proven Biblical Leadership Framework: How to Man Up in All 6 Areas of Life](https://manupgodsway.org/the-proven-biblical-leadership-framework-how-to-man-up-in-all-6-areas-of-life/): Look, I'm going to be straight with you. For years, I thought being a man meant having it all together, being strong in my faith, crushing it at work, being the perfect husband and dad, leading at church, and never showing weakness. I was wrong. Dead wrong. The truth hit me hard one evening when my son asked me a simple question: "Dad, why are you always so busy?" I realized I'd been so focused on looking like a biblical man that I'd forgotten what it actually meant to be one. I was failing in ways I couldn't even see, […] - [Top 10 Accountability Questions Every Christian Man Should Ask His Brother](https://manupgodsway.org/top-10-accountability-questions-every-christian-man-should-ask-his-brother-2/): I'll be honest with you, accountability scared the daylights out of me for years. The thought of another man asking me hard questions about my walk with Christ, my marriage, my thought life? Man, I'd rather have a root canal. But here's what I've learned after decades of ministry and watching too many good men fall: we desperately need each other. We need brothers who love us enough to ask the hard questions. We need men who won't let us hide behind our Sunday smiles and church handshakes. If you're like me, you've probably had accountability relationships that felt more […] - [Why Gen Z and Millennial Men Are Leading the Church Revival (And What This Means for Your Faith)](https://manupgodsway.org/why-gen-z-and-millennial-men-are-leading-the-church-revival-and-what-this-means-for-your-faith-3/): I'll be honest with you, when I first started hearing reports about young men flooding back into churches, I was skeptical. After years of watching attendance decline and seeing so many young people walk away from faith, it felt almost too good to be true. But then I started seeing it with my own eyes. Last month, I attended a men's conference where I expected to see mostly gray-haired guys like myself. Instead, I was stunned to find the room packed with twenty-somethings, guys with energy, passion, and a hunger for God that honestly put me to shame. Something is […] - [Why Gen Z and Millennial Men Are Leading the Church Revival (And What This Means for Your Faith)](https://manupgodsway.org/why-gen-z-and-millennial-men-are-leading-the-church-revival-and-what-this-means-for-your-faith-2/): I'll be honest with you, when I first started hearing reports about young men flooding back into churches, I was skeptical. After years of watching attendance decline and seeing so many young people walk away from faith, it felt almost too good to be true. But then I started seeing it with my own eyes. Last month, I attended a men's conference where I expected to see mostly gray-haired guys like myself. Instead, I was stunned to find the room packed with twenty-somethings, guys with energy, passion, and a hunger for God that honestly put me to shame. Something is […] - [7 Mistakes Christian Men Make with Emotions (And How Scripture Shows the Fix)](https://manupgodsway.org/7-mistakes-christian-men-make-with-emotions-and-how-scripture-shows-the-fix-2/): Let me be honest with you right up front, I've made every single one of these mistakes. As a pastor and men's leader, you might think I'd have this emotional stuff figured out by now. But the truth is, I'm still learning how to handle my emotions God's way, just like every other guy out there. We live in a world that tells men to either stuff their feelings down deep or let them explode all over everyone around us. Neither approach is biblical, and neither one works. After years of ministry and way too many conversations with broken men […] - [Are You Making These Common Christian Accountability Mistakes?](https://manupgodsway.org/are-you-making-these-common-christian-accountability-mistakes-2/): I'll be honest with you, I used to think accountability was just for the "really messed up guys." You know, the ones with serious addictions or major moral failures. As a pastor, I figured I had my act together enough that I didn't need someone checking up on me regularly. Boy, was I wrong. It took a season of personal struggle and some hard conversations with fellow pastors to realize I was making some fundamental mistakes about Christian accountability. And I wasn't alone. After years of walking alongside men in ministry and leading accountability groups, I've seen these same patterns […] - [The Ultimate Guide to Christian Accountability: Everything Young Men Need to Succeed in an Ungodly World](https://manupgodsway.org/the-ultimate-guide-to-christian-accountability-everything-young-men-need-to-succeed-in-an-ungodly-world-2/): I'll be honest with you: I wish I had learned about true Christian accountability when I was younger. Looking back on my early years of faith, I see so many stumbles, so many failures, and so much unnecessary spiritual loneliness that could have been avoided if I had understood what God intended for His men to experience together. I tried to white-knuckle my way through temptation, pride, and doubt all by myself. And you know what? I failed. Miserably. More times than I care to admit. Maybe you're reading this and nodding your head because you've been there too. Or […] - [Are Small Groups Dead? How 55% of Millennial Men Are Revolutionizing Biblical Fellowship](https://manupgodsway.org/are-small-groups-dead-how-55-of-millennial-men-are-revolutionizing-biblical-fellowship-2/): I'll be honest with you: I've been wrestling with a question that's been keeping me up at night. Are traditional small groups dying? For years, I've watched churches pour resources into small group ministries, only to see participation dwindle. Empty living rooms on Wednesday nights. Cancelled Bible studies due to lack of attendance. Leaders burning out from trying to keep groups alive that felt more like spiritual CPR than genuine fellowship. But then something caught my attention that completely shifted my perspective. The Data That Stopped Me in My Tracks Here's what floored me: 55% of Millennial men attended church […] - [Are Small Groups Dead? How 55% of Millennial Men Are Revolutionizing Biblical Fellowship](https://manupgodsway.org/are-small-groups-dead-how-55-of-millennial-men-are-revolutionizing-biblical-fellowship/): I'll be honest with you: I've been wrestling with a question that's been keeping me up at night. Are traditional small groups dying? For years, I've watched churches pour resources into small group ministries, only to see participation dwindle. Empty living rooms on Wednesday nights. Cancelled Bible studies due to lack of attendance. Leaders burning out from trying to keep groups alive that felt more like spiritual CPR than genuine fellowship. But then something caught my attention that completely shifted my perspective. The Data That Stopped Me in My Tracks Here's what floored me: 55% of Millennial men attended church […] - [Stop Wasting Time on Surface-Level Faith: 7 Quick Discipleship Hacks from the Men Leading Church Growth](https://manupgodsway.org/stop-wasting-time-on-surface-level-faith-7-quick-discipleship-hacks-from-the-men-leading-church-growth-2/): I'll be honest with you: I wasted years of my ministry life chasing after the wrong things. I thought discipleship meant getting guys to show up to Bible study, memorize verses, and volunteer for church events. Don't get me wrong, those things aren't bad. But I was missing something crucial. Surface-level faith is like painting over rust. It looks good from a distance, but underneath, the corrosion is still eating away at the foundation. I've watched too many men walk away from their faith because we never gave them the tools to go deeper than Sunday morning attendance. The men […] - [Stop Wasting Time on Surface-Level Faith: 7 Quick Discipleship Hacks from the Men Leading Church Growth](https://manupgodsway.org/stop-wasting-time-on-surface-level-faith-7-quick-discipleship-hacks-from-the-men-leading-church-growth/): I'll be honest with you: I wasted years of my ministry life chasing after the wrong things. I thought discipleship meant getting guys to show up to Bible study, memorize verses, and volunteer for church events. Don't get me wrong, those things aren't bad. But I was missing something crucial. Surface-level faith is like painting over rust. It looks good from a distance, but underneath, the corrosion is still eating away at the foundation. I've watched too many men walk away from their faith because we never gave them the tools to go deeper than Sunday morning attendance. The men […] - [7 Mistakes You're Making with Discipleship (and How Young Christian Men Are Fixing Them)](https://manupgodsway.org/7-mistakes-youre-making-with-discipleship-and-how-young-christian-men-are-fixing-them-2/): I'll be honest with you: I've messed up discipleship more times than I care to admit. For years, I thought I had it figured out. I had my systems, my curriculum, my neat little programs. But looking back, I realize I was making some fundamental mistakes that were actually hindering the very growth I was trying to foster. What's been encouraging me lately is watching how some of the younger men in our ministry and in churches across the country are approaching discipleship differently. They're not making the same mistakes I made, and frankly, they're teaching this old pastor a […] - [7 Mistakes You're Making with Discipleship (and How Young Christian Men Are Fixing Them)](https://manupgodsway.org/7-mistakes-youre-making-with-discipleship-and-how-young-christian-men-are-fixing-them/): I'll be honest with you: I've messed up discipleship more times than I care to admit. For years, I thought I had it figured out. I had my systems, my curriculum, my neat little programs. But looking back, I realize I was making some fundamental mistakes that were actually hindering the very growth I was trying to foster. What's been encouraging me lately is watching how some of the younger men in our ministry and in churches across the country are approaching discipleship differently. They're not making the same mistakes I made, and frankly, they're teaching this old pastor a […] - [Why Gen Z and Millennial Men Are Leading the Church Revival (And What This Means for Your Faith)](https://manupgodsway.org/why-gen-z-and-millennial-men-are-leading-the-church-revival-and-what-this-means-for-your-faith/): I'll be honest with you, when I first started hearing reports about young men flooding back into churches, I was skeptical. After years of watching attendance decline and seeing so many young people walk away from faith, it felt almost too good to be true. But then I started seeing it with my own eyes. Last month, I attended a men's conference where I expected to see mostly gray-haired guys like myself. Instead, I was stunned to find the room packed with twenty-somethings, guys with energy, passion, and a hunger for God that honestly put me to shame. Something is […] - [The Ultimate Guide to Christian Accountability: Everything Young Men Need to Succeed in an Ungodly World](https://manupgodsway.org/the-ultimate-guide-to-christian-accountability-everything-young-men-need-to-succeed-in-an-ungodly-world/): I'll be honest with you: I wish I had learned about true Christian accountability when I was younger. Looking back on my early years of faith, I see so many stumbles, so many failures, and so much unnecessary spiritual loneliness that could have been avoided if I had understood what God intended for His men to experience together. I tried to white-knuckle my way through temptation, pride, and doubt all by myself. And you know what? I failed. Miserably. More times than I care to admit. Maybe you're reading this and nodding your head because you've been there too. Or […] - [7 Mistakes Christian Men Make with Emotions (And How Scripture Shows the Fix)](https://manupgodsway.org/7-mistakes-christian-men-make-with-emotions-and-how-scripture-shows-the-fix/): Let me be honest with you right up front, I've made every single one of these mistakes. As a pastor and men's leader, you might think I'd have this emotional stuff figured out by now. But the truth is, I'm still learning how to handle my emotions God's way, just like every other guy out there. We live in a world that tells men to either stuff their feelings down deep or let them explode all over everyone around us. Neither approach is biblical, and neither one works. After years of ministry and way too many conversations with broken men […] - [The Proven Framework: How to Build Authentic Christian Brotherhood in 2025](https://manupgodsway.org/the-proven-framework-how-to-build-authentic-christian-brotherhood-in-2025/): I'll be honest with you, I've messed this up more times than I care to admit. Building authentic Christian brotherhood? Man, I thought I had it figured out early in my ministry. I figured if you get guys together, throw in some Bible study and pizza, boom, instant brotherhood. I was wrong. Dead wrong. What I discovered over years of ministry, through my failures, through watching men drift away from each other, through seeing shallow relationships masquerade as deep fellowship, is that authentic Christian brotherhood requires something much more intentional. It requires a framework. Not a rigid program, but a […] - [Why Gen Z Men Are Flooding Back to Church (And What This Means for Biblical Manhood)](https://manupgodsway.org/why-gen-z-men-are-flooding-back-to-church-and-what-this-means-for-biblical-manhood/): I'll be honest with you, when I first heard the statistics about Gen Z men returning to church, I was skeptical. After decades of watching young men drift away from faith, the idea that they were suddenly flooding back seemed too good to be true. But as I've sat across from more and more twenty-somethings in my office, heard their stories, and witnessed their hunger for something real, I've had to confront my own doubts about this generation. The numbers don't lie. For the first time in American history, young men are now outnumbering young women in church attendance. According […] - [Biblical Masculinity vs. Cultural Confusion: 7 Truths Every Christian Man Needs to Know](https://manupgodsway.org/biblical-masculinity-vs-cultural-confusion-7-truths-every-christian-man-needs-to-know/): Brother, I'm going to be honest with you right from the start. I've wrestled with what it means to be a godly man in today's world, and I know you have too. The messages coming at us from every direction are confusing at best, toxic at worst. One day the culture tells us to be "alpha males" who dominate everything in sight. The next day we're told that masculinity itself is toxic and we should basically apologize for being men. Then there are the voices in the church that sometimes add to the confusion by either embracing worldly stereotypes or […] - [7 Mistakes Christian Men Make When Leading Their Families Spiritually (And How to Fix Them)](https://manupgodsway.org/7-mistakes-christian-men-make-when-leading-their-families-spiritually-and-how-to-fix-them/): I've been leading men's ministry for years now, and if I'm honest, I've made every mistake I'm about to share with you. Maybe that's why God called me to this work, not because I had it all figured out, but because I've stumbled through the darkness and found grace on the other side. When I first became a husband and father, I thought spiritual leadership meant having all the answers. Boy, was I wrong. I've learned that leading your family spiritually isn't about perfection, it's about pursuing God authentically, even when you mess up. And trust me, we all mess […] - [Biblical Masculinity vs. Toxic Masculinity: The Ultimate Guide for Christian Men](https://manupgodsway.org/biblical-masculinity-vs-toxic-masculinity-the-ultimate-guide-for-christian-men/): Brothers, I need to be honest with you about something that's been weighing heavy on my heart. As I've walked alongside men in ministry for years now, I've watched too many good Christian men get caught up in a distorted view of what it means to "man up." And if I'm being completely transparent, I've struggled with this myself. There's a battle raging in our culture, and sadly, in our churches, between two very different definitions of masculinity. One destroys. The other redeems. One leads to isolation and brokenness. The other leads to authentic strength and deep relationships. I'm talking […] - [Are You Making These Common Christian Accountability Mistakes?](https://manupgodsway.org/are-you-making-these-common-christian-accountability-mistakes/): I'll be honest with you, I used to think accountability was just for the "really messed up guys." You know, the ones with serious addictions or major moral failures. As a pastor, I figured I had my act together enough that I didn't need someone checking up on me regularly. Boy, was I wrong. It took a season of personal struggle and some hard conversations with fellow pastors to realize I was making some fundamental mistakes about Christian accountability. And I wasn't alone. After years of walking alongside men in ministry and leading accountability groups, I've seen these same patterns […] - [The Simple Trick to Strengthen Your Faith When the World Goes Ungodly](https://manupgodsway.org/the-simple-trick-to-strengthen-your-faith-when-the-world-goes-ungodly/): I'll be honest with you: there are days when I feel like I'm swimming upstream in a raging river. The culture around us seems to be moving further and further away from biblical truth, and sometimes I wonder if I'm fighting a losing battle. Maybe you've felt this too. Maybe you've looked around at the moral decay, the rejection of God's design for family and sexuality, the mockery of our faith, and thought, "How do I keep my faith strong when everything around me is pulling me away from God?" I've wrestled with this question more times than I care […] - [Why Gen Z Men Are Flooding Back to Church (And What It Means for Your Ministry)](https://manupgodsway.org/why-gen-z-men-are-flooding-back-to-church-and-what-it-means-for-your-ministry/): I'll be honest with you: when I first started noticing more young men walking through our church doors, I thought it might just be wishful thinking. After years of watching the pews fill with mostly women and older folks, seeing twentysomething guys show up week after week felt almost too good to be true. But then the data started backing up what my eyes were seeing. Something extraordinary is happening in American churches right now, and if you're in ministry, you need to know about it. For the first time in decades, Gen Z men are attending church more frequently […] - [Top 10 Accountability Questions Every Christian Man Should Ask His Brother](https://manupgodsway.org/top-10-accountability-questions-every-christian-man-should-ask-his-brother/): I'll be honest with you, accountability scared the daylights out of me for years. The thought of another man asking me hard questions about my walk with Christ, my marriage, my thought life? Man, I'd rather have a root canal. But here's what I've learned after decades of ministry and watching too many good men fall: we desperately need each other. We need brothers who love us enough to ask the hard questions. We need men who won't let us hide behind our Sunday smiles and church handshakes. If you're like me, you've probably had accountability relationships that felt more […] - [How to Lead Your Family When the Culture Says You Shouldn't: A Biblical Blueprint for Modern Dads](https://manupgodsway.org/how-to-lead-your-family-when-the-culture-says-you-shouldnt-a-biblical-blueprint-for-modern-dads/): I'll be honest with you, there are days when I question everything about being the spiritual leader in my home. The culture screams at me that I'm outdated, controlling, even harmful. Social media tells me that traditional family roles are toxic. My kids' friends have different family structures. Sometimes I wonder if I'm doing more harm than good by trying to lead according to biblical principles. Maybe you've felt this too. Maybe you've sat in your car after a particularly difficult family discussion, wondering if you should just step back and let someone else take the reins. Maybe you've second-guessed […] - [Which Voice are You Listening To?](https://manupgodsway.org/972-2/): I’ll be honest with you, there was a time in my life when I thought being a man meant never showing weakness, never crying, and always being the toughest guy in the room. I bought into what our culture was selling about masculinity hook, line, and sinker. And it nearly destroyed me. Maybe you’re wrestling with the same thing right now. Maybe you’re hearing two different voices calling out to you, one from the world around you, and another from God’s Word, and you’re not sure which one to follow. Trust me, I’ve been there. The tension is real, and […] - [Suggested Weekend Schedule: Christian Conferences for Men](https://manupgodsway.org/suggested-weekend-schedule-christian-conferences-for-men/): This schedule presents essential MAN UP! concepts at a comfortable pace. Our conferences take a structured approach to hitting home at our theme on a personal and spiritual level. We hope to inspire attendees to change the way they live and act to live by God’s word rather than being lazy and complacent. Participants have the opportunity to grasp the concepts and commit to meaningful life changes. Our conferences cover the Man Up! philosophy of living up to the word of God by preserving through life’s obstacles. Interested in a Man Up! conference. Download the brochure by clicking the link […] - [Featured Chapter: A Sissy’s Testimony & Spiritual Growth](https://manupgodsway.org/featured-chapter-a-sissys-testimony-spiritual-growth/): Jody Burkeen, Author of MAN UP! Becoming a Godly Man in an Ungodly World and founder of MAN UP! God’s Way Ministries. INTRODUCTION Think back to your childhood. Most every man will be able to recall the time when he was growing from a boy to a man. The title of this book comes from that point in childhood when you were trying to assert yourself into manhood, a time when you had to man up. Perhaps you can remember a time when you were called a sissy. It might have been from the school bully, your best friend, or […] - [Christian Help For Depression: Despair and Depression](https://manupgodsway.org/christian-help-for-depression-despair-and-depression/): What a week…business problems, church problems, people problems. It seems all of a sudden that nothing but problems are in my life, but luckily by looking towards God there is Christian help for depression for anyone who seeks it. A few months ago, I felt as if our business was unstoppable, boy was I wrong. Business has slowed almost to a stop. I do see light at the end of the tunnel, I just hope it’s not a train. The strains of church have taken hold as well. With the economy, the world problems and individual struggles, people are starting […] - [Help My Unbelief | Man Up!](https://manupgodsway.org/help-my-unbelief-man-up/): Mark 9:24 (NASB95) 24 Immediately the boy’s father cried out and said, “I do believe; help my unbelief.”My struggles over the past few days have been that of my unbelief. Not in God, not in my Lord, Jesus Christ, but in myself. It’s an unbelief that questions “why does God really care or want to help me?” Right now, to be honest, my only problems in life are money problems. I have no health problems, my family has no health problems, we have food to eat, a roof over our heads and yet I still have unbelief. Why would God […] - [The Day I Stopped Being an Atheist: From Atheist to Christian](https://manupgodsway.org/the-day-i-stopped-being-an-atheist-from-atheist-to-christian/): From Atheist to Christian: My Journey After leaving the church at the age of 12, I began my journey toward atheism. For 20 years, I believed in the big bang theory, humans were from a cesspool of algae that just happen to be perfect for life, and I began to walk because of my ancestors, fish that learn to live on land and apes that began to walk and think. I believed there was no God, the bible was written by man (albeit true, I didn’t believe it was Holy Spirit inspired), and that when I died, well, that was […] - [Daily Devotionals: My Commitment As A Christian](https://manupgodsway.org/daily-devotionals-my-commitment-as-a-christian/): I have to start off by asking this question, would God be able to recognize you from any other person? My assumption is if you’re reading this, you’re a Christian. Would God be able to say without a shadow of doubt, that you were one of his own? What is your commitment to Christianity? Would you quit your job because your employer was dishonest? Would you ask someone to watch their language, if they were offensive? Would you stand up for a cause that was different than the world view? Would you go as far as dying for a family […] ## Pages - [Man Up Recovery](https://manupgodsway.org/man-up-recovery/): Man Up God’s Way Recovery Ministry Restoring Men Today.Building For Tomorrow. Man Up God’s Way already operates a men’s recovery center in Bellingham, Washington. Now we are preparing for the next step: a Christ-centered recovery and veterans community that can serve up to 50 men. Support The Vision Contact Us The Work Has Already Begun Men Are Already Being Helped In Bellingham, WA This is not just an idea on paper. Man Up God’s Way already has a men’s recovery center in Bellingham, Washington, where men are being given a place to rebuild their lives through structure, accountability, biblical truth, […] - [App](https://manupgodsway.org/app/): Man Up God’s Way App Now Available Built for Men.Grounded in Scripture. A digital discipleship platform designed to help men grow in faith, build community, and man up the way God intended. Get the App — Free to Start No download required · Works on any device · Free trial included · Cancel anytime “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13 (ESV) Everything in One Place Nine Pillars ofBiblical Manhood Every feature is intentionally designed to help you grow spiritually, physically, and relationally. 📖 Bible Studies Structured, day-by-day studies that guide […] - [Retreats](https://manupgodsway.org/retreats/): 2026 A lINE IN THE SAND Join us to make a stand!  2 days and 2 nights of transformation in your leadership, purpose, and confidence. August 14-16, 2026 A Line in The Sand Every man reaches a moment when a decision must be made.Stay where you are, or step forward into who God is calling you to be. A Line in the Sand is not about hype or emotion. It is about clarity, conviction, and commitment. It is the moment where excuses end, and obedience begins. This three-day men’s conference is designed to help you confront what has been holding […] - [Coming soon, a boarding house for paroled and recovering men](https://manupgodsway.org/coming-soon-a-boarding-house-for-paroled-and-recovering-men/): Printing and distributing men’s discipleship books and studies View detail Hosting local and national men’s events View detail Creating online teaching content and podcasts View detail Supporting mission trips and outreach opportunities View detail Coming soon, a boarding house for paroled and recovering men View detail Coming Soon: A Boarding House for Paroled and Recovering Men At Man Up God’s Way, we believe in second chances because we serve a God of redemption. Too many men leave prison or recovery programs with nowhere to go, no spiritual support, and no healthy direction for their lives. 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Through mission trips and pastoral training initiatives, we’re raising up leaders who will disciple men, lead […] - [Creating online teaching content and podcasts](https://manupgodsway.org/creating-online-teaching-content-and-podcasts/): Printing and distributing men’s discipleship books and studies View detail Hosting local and national men’s events View detail Creating online teaching content and podcasts View detail Supporting mission trips and outreach opportunities View detail Coming soon, a boarding house for paroled and recovering men View detail Creating Online Teaching Content and Podcasts At Man Up God’s Way, we use every platform available to reach men with the truth of God’s Word. Through online teaching, discipleship videos, and the Man Up God’s Way Podcast, we equip men to live out their faith boldly in their homes, workplaces, and churches. These resources […] - [Hosting Local and National Men’s Events](https://manupgodsway.org/hosting-local-and-national-mens-events/): Printing and distributing men’s discipleship books and studies View detail Hosting local and national men’s events View detail Creating online teaching content and podcasts View detail Supporting mission trips and outreach opportunities View detail Coming soon, a boarding house for paroled and recovering men View detail Hosting Local and National Men’s Events At Man Up God’s Way, we believe that face-to-face gatherings are where transformation happens. Our local and national men’s events are designed to call men out of spiritual complacency and into a deeper walk with Jesus Christ. These gatherings create powerful moments of worship, biblical teaching, and brotherhood […] - [Printing and distributing men’s discipleship books and studies](https://manupgodsway.org/printing-and-distributing-mens-discipleship-books-and-studies/): Printing and distributing men’s discipleship books and studies View detail Hosting local and national men’s events View detail Creating online teaching content and podcasts View detail Supporting mission trips and outreach opportunities View detail Coming soon, a boarding house for paroled and recovering men View detail Printing and Distributing Men’s Discipleship Books and Studies At Man Up God’s Way, our heart is to get solid biblical discipleship materials into the hands of men everywhere, regardless of their financial situation. Every book, workbook, and study guide we print is designed to challenge men to live godly lives in an ungodly world […] - [Books](https://manupgodsway.org/books/): Man Up- Becoming a Godly Man in an Ungodly World MAN UP! Becoming a Godly Man in an Ungodly world was written by pastor, author and speaker Jody Burkeen. His god given vision to challenge men to stop being spiritual sissies, MAN UP and except Gods challenge to be “the light of the world” inspired him to put this vision in a book to share with others View Details Pursuit of a Godly Life Live by faith as a modern-day Christian without getting stuck on the hamster wheel of pointless belief! What if Christians actually made Jesus the Lord of […] - [Speaker](https://manupgodsway.org/speaker/): Book Jody Burkeen Bring a Man Up God’s Way Experience to Your Next Event Are you looking for a powerful, faith-based speaker who can challenge and inspire men to live boldly for Christ? Jody Burkeen, founder of Man Up God’s Way, has a passion for equipping men to lead their homes, families, and communities with strength and integrity. “When men lead their homes the way God intended, everything changes.” – Jody Burkeen Jody’s speaking style is straightforward, biblical, and filled with real-life insight that motivates men to take responsibility and live out their faith with courage.   About Pastor Jody […] - [Donations](https://manupgodsway.org/donations/): Support the Mission At Man Up God’s Way, our mission is to teach men to live boldly and biblically in a world that often pulls them away from God. We believe true change happens when men are discipled — when they grow in faith, character, and leadership.“It Takes a Community to Grow Men Through Discipleship.”Your generosity makes that possible. Every gift you give helps us create powerful resources, host events, print books, support mission trips, and reach more men through our online content and app. Donations Where Your Support Goes Printing and distributing men’s discipleship books and studies Hosting local […] - [About Us](https://manupgodsway.org/about-us/): “So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth.” Revelation 3:16 About Man Up God’s Way We live in a culture that challenges biblical manhood and constantly pulls men away from faith, family, and responsibility. Man Up God’s Way was founded to change that. Our ministry exists to teach, challenge, and equip men to live boldly for Christ in every area of life as husbands, fathers, leaders, and followers of Jesus Christ.This scripture fuels our mission. Too many Christian men today are living halfway, spiritually lukewarm, passive, and uncommitted. 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