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On today's PoM Podcast I sat down with Pastor and Author, Jared C. Wilson to discuss his new book, "Good News for Midlife: Navigating Middle Age with Guts and Grace." 

Jared Wilson recently turned 50 and he can relate to the unique challenges all men face at this stage of life, whether dealing with spiritual or physical challenges, empty nests, aging parents, the need to reconcile with their past, and preparing for retirement.  With all these challenges, many men feel lost. 

Through biblical wisdom, vulnerable personal stories, and practical guidance, Jared C. Wilson shows in Good News for Midlife: Navigating Middle Age with Guts and Grace. 

"Now is not the time to retire from the Christian life. Now is not the time to coast. You may not have had any older believer do that for you," Jared writes in Good News for Midlife. "But now is the time to give to someone else what you wish you’d had. If you do that, you’ll discover that your legacy has a reach and an impact you didn’t realize."

To learn more or connect with Jared visit: https://www.jaredcwilson.com/

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Hidden Christmas by Tim Keller is a short, insightful book that explores the deeper meaning of Christmas and explains how the birth of Jesus reveals God's grace, love, and plan to save humanity.
Keller challenges readers to look beyond the familiar traditions, sentimental stories, and cultural celebrations of Christmas to understand the profound truth of the incarnation: God came into the world as a human being to rescue sinners and restore our relationship with Him.
The book highlights several key themes:
The unexpected nature of Christmas: Jesus' birth was surprising and often misunderstood, challenging people's expectations of what God would do.
The grace of God: Christmas reminds us that salvation is not something we earn through good behavior but something God graciously provides through Jesus.
The meaning of the incarnation: Jesus became human to identify with us, live among us, and ultimately die for our sins.
The reversal of human expectations: God's kingdom operates differently from the world's systems of power, status, and success. Jesus came in humility rather than earthly grandeur.
The true purpose of Christmas: The birth of Christ points toward the cross and resurrection, revealing that the manger is part of God's larger plan of redemption.
Christmas is not merely the story of a baby being born; it is the story of God entering our broken world to accomplish what we could never accomplish for ourselves. 
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As Tribe has continued to grow and develop over the last 9 plus years we have continually looked at ways to make this community as effective as possible for the men who sign up from all across the globe. 

One of the changes we made a few years back was the addition of Point Man Regions. Every man who registers for Tribe is placed in a Point Man group based on the region where he lives, even the International Tribe brothers. 

On today's podcast I am joined by some of the Point Man who lead these regions. We will discuss how Point Man groups work, the value in having a smaller community within a large one and what happens when we meet up face to face. 

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On today's PoM Podcast episode I sat down with Victor Bretting, author of "The Man That I Would Become." 

Victor Bretting is an 8th-generation Texan part of the original Old 300 families who settled this land under Stephen F. Austin. He started his career as a water boy at a nuclear power plant at nineteen is an executive nearly fifty years later. He holds multiple world hunting records across six continents. At his ranch in North Texas, he opens the gates to combat veterans, terminally ill children, and young men who need to meet God. This is his story. And it is an invitation to visit the place where it all comes together at The Bretting Texan Ranch (B-Tex Ranch).

To learn more visit: https://brettingtexanranch.com/

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On today's PoM podcast episode I discuss "Maturity: Growing Up and Going On in the Christian Life" by Sinclair Ferguson. In this book Sinclair Ferguson explains that the goal of the Christian life is not simply to become more knowledgeable about the Bible, but to become more like Jesus Christ. Drawing from the New Testament, he explores how believers grow in spiritual maturity through abiding in Christ, understanding God's grace, resisting sin, enduring suffering, and faithfully serving others. 
Key takeaways:
Spiritual growth requires intentional effort. Maturity doesn't happen automatically; it develops through ongoing discipleship and obedience.
Stay rooted in Christ. Lasting growth comes from depending on Jesus, not merely trying harder in our own strength.
Learn to fight sin and temptation. Christians must recognize spiritual dangers and cultivate habits that strengthen their faith.
Trust God through suffering. Difficult seasons can become opportunities for deeper faith and dependence on God.
Remain faithful for the long haul. Spiritual maturity is demonstrated through patient endurance, faithful service, and consistent Christlike character. 
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The bottom line: Christian maturity is a lifelong process of becoming more like Christ. It involves growing in biblical understanding, developing Christlike character, and faithfully living out the Gospel in everyday life.
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