If you’ve ever wondered why men pull away instead of opening up, this episode helps explain what’s happening underneath.

Chris shares what it’s been like to live with fear, self-doubt, and negative self-talk as a man, a husband, a counselor, a father, and someone whose life changed forever after a spinal cord injury. He opens up about the quiet pressures men carry, the things they don’t say out loud, and how insecurity often hides behind silence, humor, control, or pulling away.

This episode is for men who feel like they’re supposed to be strong but secretly feel unsure. And it’s for women who want to better understand what might be happening beneath the surface for the men they love.

In this episode, Chris talks about:

• Why insecurity in men often goes unseen and unspoken
• How identity, comparison, and fear shape self-worth
• The “committee in your head” and automatic negative thoughts
• Why vulnerability feels risky but is necessary for growth
• How insecurity affects marriage, connection, and trust
• What Scripture says about redirecting fearful thoughts
• Why admitting weakness is not failure, but the beginning of trust

Chris reminds us that insecurity is real, but it doesn’t get the final word. Our security isn’t found in performance, success, strength, or comparison. It’s found in God’s presence.

Share this episode with someone in your life that needs it!!

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With everything happening in Minnesota around ICE and immigration enforcement, emotions are high and the noise is loud.

This episode is not about choosing sides or sharing political opinions. It’s a heart check for Christians. We talk about guarding our hearts, resisting bitterness, and staying anchored in Jesus during times of division, fear, anger, and unrest.

Using Hebrews 12:15 and Philippians 4:8, I share:

• why stepping back from the chaos does not mean you don’t care
• how constant exposure to outrage can quietly change your heart
• why staying connected to God first is the only way we bring peace into broken situations

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Many of us are stuck in patterns of complaining, careless talk, and constant venting when life feels heavy. Scripture is clear that our words carry weight and that what comes out of our mouth shapes our reality and relationships.

We look at what the Bible says about controlling our words and offers practical ways to tame our tongue.

We'll chat about:

• Why talking too much can actually lead you into sin.
• How to slow down and measure your words before you say them.
• A simple biblical prayer to guard your mouth.

This episode is an invitation to pay attention to the “song” coming out of your mouth and let God help you change the chorus.

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