Cross Training Ministries Podcast

Feb 20 2025 84 ep. 25 mins 9
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We train men in spiritual fitness. Joe Barnard and Evan McGinty give Christian men the training they need to break through low ceilings of spiritual growth. https://www.xtrainingministries.com/

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The Toxic War on Masculinity

Feb 20 2025 32 mins  
What comes to your mind when you hear the term "toxic masculinity"? In this episode, Joe and Evan discuss Nancy Pearcey's book, and talk about the different types of masculinity that have surfaced throughout history. Which type of masculinity is informing the way you treat your family, your work, your vision for life? The 5 types of masculinity we discuss: Charles IngallsElon MuskB

What is Manliness?

Feb 13 2025 27 mins  
What is a manly man? This week Joe and Evan read Mansfield's Book of Manly Men - and pulled out key insights for ordinary Christian men. In this conversation they answer: What is manliness?Do we see it in the Bible?Is it a virtue?What is at the core of manliness? What are optional cultural accessories?What are the dangers/distortions of manliness?How do you develop manliness?Subscr

Extreme Ownership

Feb 06 2025 25 mins  
What does it mean to be a man? This week Joe and Evan read Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, and discuss the insights that are helpful for ordinary men. Subscribe to our newsletter to get blog posts, book summaries, and conversation guides for all of the books covered in this series.

Thoughts for Young Men

Jan 30 2025 23 mins  
In this episode Joe and Evan discuss J.C. Ryle's book Thoughts for Young Men. Ryle is helpful in urging young men toward godliness. Godliness is not a extra feature of manhood. Men are made for God therefore mature men are godly men. Godliness is both the destination of the manhood journey and the road. Check out Joe's book Surviving the Trenches for more help on the road to godlin

Leaving Boyhood Behind

Jan 23 2025 28 mins  
Is there a pathway out of boyhood and into manhood? This week Joe and Evan interact with Jason Craig's book Leaving Boyhood Behind. Jason says, "masculinity is a gift that is received and responded to". Learn what this means, and how it fits into Joe and Evan's ongoing journey toward a clearer definition of Biblical masculinity.

Future Men

Jan 16 2025 24 mins  
What are the differences between a boy and a man? What are the roles that boys need to be raised to fill? How can we form boys to become the men that our families, churches, and communities need? These are the questions that Doug Wilson tries to answer in his book Future Men. In this episode, Joe and Evan interact with Doug's book as they continue their journey to bring clarity to

The Masculine Mandate

Jan 08 2025 25 mins  
We're on a journey to bring clarity to the question: "What does it mean to be a man?" Along the way, we are going to read and interact with a variety of books that attempt to answer this question. First up: The Masculine Mandate by Richard Phillips This book gives us the opportunity to think about God's design for men as outlined in Genesis. We'll talk about bearing God's image, li

A Christmas Meditation

Dec 19 2024 22 mins  
During the Christmas season it’s easy to be distracted by busyness. We want to help you to break through the overwhelm of this Christmas season, and set your mind on Christ. Download the hymn and follow along. Looking for a guide to more meditations like this? Check out Hymn Workouts

The Importance of Conferences and Retreats in the Spiritual Life of a Man

Sep 18 2024 22 mins  
If you've been a Christian for any length of time, then you've likely attended some sort of conference or retreat. And if you haven't, then you've at least seen them promoted online, in a podcast, or through your local church. These events have become a staple in the modern Christian life. So...what's the big deal?? Is it really worth your time and effort to attend a weekend confer

You Need A Mentor

Jul 18 2024 21 mins  
Men need mentors. Every man has a critical juncture ahead of him in life - leaving home, getting married, having kids, career change, mid-life crisis - where he will need the hard won wisdom of another man who has walked with God through the challenges of life. This episode of the Cross Training podcast is all about helping you see the value of a mentor. Joe and Evan are going to s