ManUp Moment - Jay Cookingham
311 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingManUp Moment is a daily two-minute radio broadcast dedicated to encouraging men. Husband of one and father of seven, host
Jay Cookingham offers Christian insight on marriage, parenting and other family topics. Challenging, thought provoking and mixed with a sense of humor, it's a two-minute shot of encouragement.
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Did you know you make God sing?
May 23, 2017 02:20 - 1 minute - 2.73 MBThe Father’s love is reliable, powerful, penetrating, redemptive, personal and life changing. His love for you is eternal, it’s forever, it’s everlasting and it reaches through you to all the generations to come.
Do you regret?
May 23, 2017 02:18 - 2 minutes - 2.94 MBRegret can be a bitter poison… To regret something is to wish it had never happened and for many men…our past haunts us with the pain of regret. To battle and overcome this handicap takes the huge bold step of forgiveness.
You need a Messiah
May 23, 2017 02:16 - 1 minute - 2.52 MBFor the men who may be listening to this broadcast and have not made a decision to follow Christ…today could be your day of freedom.
Men, are you killing it?
May 23, 2017 02:13 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MBHumility is usually not high on the list of manly attributes but humbling ourselves I believe it’s one of the toughest we could do as a man.
Are you tamed?
January 14, 2017 19:14 - 2 minutes - 2.8 MBI should guard my heart, protect it, fight for it but never build a wall to enclose it…sometimes a wall can become a prison or worse, a cage. A caged heart can keep a man safe but not keep him alive.
Are you ready to do Great Things?
January 14, 2017 19:12 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBIf the God of the universe lives inside of you, and He does, how could you do anything less than great things?
What are you doing Now?
January 14, 2017 19:09 - 1 minute - 2.44 MBSo we should make every breath matter, engage every moment with an eternity mindset, and allow the past to remind of God’s goodness and nothing else.
What to Make History?
January 14, 2017 19:07 - 1 minute - 2.51 MBYour life produces momentum, growth and changes the course of history…yes, history. If this was not true…why did God the Father create you?
Do you have a secret Identity?
January 14, 2017 19:04 - 1 minute - 2.68 MBA man typically defines himself by what he does, often using physical attributes, heritage, possessions, backgrounds and aspirations to describe themselves. Over time, these become an identity that shape one’s opinions, beliefs and values. Although these parts of our life give insight to the person we are, I think they’re incomplete…I believe God has a better definition of our identity.
Are you a man of action?
September 19, 2016 23:18 - 1 minute - 2.54 MBThis is invitation for some hardcore training…exercising our spirit to become strong and powerful for the battle we face daily.
Does God care about your heart?
September 19, 2016 23:16 - 1 minute - 2.3 MBThe enemy wants us to believe our heart doesn’t matter to the Father, that it’s un-redeemable, corrupt and beyond hope. Thankfully, the truth is miraculously more powerful, Father God restores our hearts with His.
Are you a man of your word?
September 19, 2016 23:14 - 1 minute - 2.72 MBThe Word of truth is the message about the greatest rescue mission ever devised… the Gospel message. This message readies us for action and completes us.
Are you fit to be tied?
September 19, 2016 23:11 - 2 minutes - 2.83 MBFit to be tied…an old saying meaning someone better tie us up because we’re so agitated and out of control. Life presents everyone with “Man Up” moments almost every day…events that leave us angry and upset…fit to be tied…but what if we look at tied up in a different way.
Who are you trying to be?
September 19, 2016 23:09 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBIn the Kingdom of God, pleasing God becomes a way we find ourselves and reinforces who we are in Christ. Sons find purpose and meaning in what our Father asks us to be.
Are you afraid of falling?
July 08, 2016 22:02 - 1 minute - 2.61 MBThe fear of falling is a strong phobia and can cripple, immobilize and rob freedom from the strongest person. For our heart, in a spiritual sense, it’s just as dangerous.
Are you looking for trouble?
July 08, 2016 22:00 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBPsalm 34:19 states... "Many are the troubles of a righteous man but God delivers him from them all" and I've always taken that as a battle cry.
Are you angry yet?
July 08, 2016 21:57 - 2 minutes - 2.83 MBMy response to tragedy must contain hope. My comments, my speech, my actions, my opinion must be saturated with the hope that sheds light on truth
Are you ready to suffer?
July 08, 2016 21:55 - 1 minute - 2.12 MBThe guts it takes to suffer physical, emotional, relational pain and endure faithfully, is nothing short of amazing…and to me, that courage describes Jesus perfectly.
What are you worried about?
July 08, 2016 21:50 - 1 minute - 2.5 MBWorry isn't always bad; you simply have to let it lead you to action.
Are you covered?
April 26, 2016 23:37 - 1 minute - 2.61 MBThe enemy will tempt you with false adoption promises, filled with lies to make you doubt the Father’s goodness. Sonship is a covering and a protection against identity theft.
Are you all in?
April 26, 2016 23:36 - 1 minute - 2.42 MBThe pursuit of Father God’s heart is the driving force behind living a life that honors and loves God with all he is.
Have you lost your mind?
April 26, 2016 23:34 - 1 minute - 2.38 MBIf our life (our identity) is hidden in Christ, then our identity looks like Jesus. His mind was set on things above, things like His father’s will, His Father’s purposes and His only motivation was to fulfill His Father’s mission.
What do you regret?
April 26, 2016 23:32 - 1 minute - 2.68 MBMy story of freedom started in a very dark place of abuse and neglect. Growing up in an abusive home may not seem like the correct environment for me to discover freedom, but this is where my story began.
Time to drop the mask
April 26, 2016 23:30 - 1 minute - 2.34 MBI have discovered that many men have a masquerade problem… They have spent most of their lives covering up, disguising themselves in fear of being discovered. The fear comes from having a misunderstanding of their true identity as men, I know this from experience.
You Are…who God says you are!
April 26, 2016 23:28 - 1 minute - 2.63 MBThankfully the Father has made our identity known… Made in His image, saturated with His Spirit, Father God defines your identity with Himself!
What do you see?
April 26, 2016 23:26 - 1 minute - 2.67 MBSeeing through God’s eyes makes all the difference in how we respond…when God asks…what do you see?
Are you ready for a revolution?
April 26, 2016 23:24 - 1 minute - 2.35 MBIn the word revolution, somewhat hidden at the beginning, is the most powerful word…if we want to affect change, shake things up, overthrown a kingdom of darkness…we need more of this word in our life.
What would you do for a miracle?
April 26, 2016 23:22 - 2 minutes - 2.74 MBIn Matthew 14 we read about Jesus feeding the 5000 It’s a powerful story of compassion and is going to lead into a huge teaching moment for the disciples.
What do you do when you’re surrounded?
April 26, 2016 23:19 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBThe truth to embrace today is this… The greatest commander, the wisest general…God, has positioned us for victory!
Where’s your faith leading you?
December 16, 2015 00:08 - 1 minute - 2.42 MBFollowing Jesus is not for the fainthearted…we want a map, a GPS, a detailed route but then Jesus hands us a compass and simply says…Follow me. The question that rises is…What do we put our trust in, our navigation skills or His?
What to know a secret?
December 16, 2015 00:06 - 1 minute - 2.42 MBOne of my favorite authors G. K. Chesterton says this about joy. “Joy is the gigantic secret of the Christian.” Joy has the wonderful side effect of strength; it’s an energy drink for the soul. Joy lifts, joy empowers, joy endures…it comes from inside…from the life God imparts.
Are you a confident man?
December 16, 2015 00:04 - 1 minute - 2.34 MBInsecurity is a cage and a fear that keeps you from trusting people and ultimately, God. For many men this is a huge battle and they believe the lies of their failures. Lies that shout that they are not good enough, that they are worthless and weak.
Are you living like you were dying?
December 16, 2015 00:02 - 1 minute - 2.34 MBThe New Testament is full of “new life” instruction that involve living like you were dying moments.
What do you fear the most?
December 15, 2015 23:59 - 2 minutes - 2.78 MBEverybody, if they are honest with themselves, feel afraid sometimes. Feeling afraid, that’s not the issue…being controlled by that fear is. Thankfully, Father God has a answer for fear.
Are you ready to go?
September 18, 2015 14:54 - 1 minute - 1.96 MBFollowing Christ is a life long journey…walking out the Great Commission is a journey of disciple making.
Ready for a turning point?
September 18, 2015 14:51 - 1 minute - 2.5 MBRepentance then is part of walking a holy life; it’s re-connecting to God’s heart when we drift, fall or rebel (sin) against His ways. It’s a turning point in our life that helps us remember the truth. Sin wants you to remember your failure, the wrong you have done, but repentance remembers the goodness of the Father and returns to Him.
Do you have a faith battle strategy
September 18, 2015 14:47 - 2 minutes - 2.76 MBEvery man needs a strategy for his faith. Here are 4 quick tips to put into our faith arsenal.
Are you in a holding pattern?
September 18, 2015 14:43 - 1 minute - 2.42 MBThis is the holding pattern of faith; standing firm, armed and dangerous We must take the initiative to put on the armor and stand firm in the battle because we love the King. It’s not a matter of “letting go and letting God,” where you are passive and God does it all.
Has God asked you to take a leap of faith?
September 18, 2015 14:39 - 1 minute - 2.65 MBToo often a leap of faith is avoided because of fear…because we think we can’t see where our feet will land. This is where our fear and faith collide. Faith is seeing God with (spiritual) eyes wide open…seeing where He’s going, what He’s up to and knowing we’re supposed to follow. Human sight sees in human ways….focusing on trials, sorrows, difficulties, failures…and allowing these to keep us from jumping out of captivity.
What gives you the right?
June 12, 2015 18:25 - 1 minute - 2.73 MBIn the seminars I teach, I’m often asked this question. How do we become sons? That’s easy…when we accepted the call to follow Jesus, when we bent our knees to the Messiah…. We became sons. John 1:12 says… But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. John 1:12
Would you let me steal from you?
June 12, 2015 18:21 - 1 minute - 2.54 MBIf I told you that I was planning on stealing your name… your identity, so I could wreck havoc on your financial status, your reputation and mess with all your relationships…would you let me?
How do you relate to God?
June 12, 2015 18:19 - 1 minute - 2.21 MBThis is the critical junction of one’s life—being able to identify and accept God’s vision for us—as sons first. This is where the doorway to manhood hinges, here is the thrust, and the sending off point of our lives. Here we taste of the goodness of God and become able and willing to make known that goodness to others.
Are you like Mr. Rogers?
June 12, 2015 18:17 - 1 minute - 2.28 MBI think we can learn a lot from cardigan wearing, Presbyterian minister/TV kid show host. He had something to say about being a neighbor…at least his life did
Is God messing with you?
June 12, 2015 18:15 - 1 minute - 1.94 MBFinding my heart again is one reason I believe God messes with me. My heart is valuable to Father God, He fought for it, and He redeemed it and made it alive again. This search and rescue mission proves the value of my heart and helps make sense of the time when I feel so restless.
Are you afraid of change?
April 17, 2015 16:38 - 1 minute - 1.71 MBChanges are one of those constants in life, like seasons they carry promises and challenges but with deadlines not of our choosing.
Are you feeling the tug?
April 17, 2015 16:36 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBThis push me, pull me, tugging sensation is the tension of following Christ, abandoning my selfish desires and pursuing His and His alone. It’s the leading of the Holy Spirit, placing us, positing us and aligning our will with the Father’s. What we see…or don’t see is not as important as what we know.
Do you have high hopes?
April 17, 2015 16:33 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBTo understand hope is to capture a vision of how God sees life. Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. Romans 15:13 I do believe that hope is oxygen for our souls… it breathes life into the empty part of our souls. Hope makes you believe redemption is possible.
Ready to fight back?
April 17, 2015 16:31 - 1 minute - 1.5 MBWill we choose to see God as Father… will we only accept the lens of Jesus Christ to see Him through? Not our past, not our failures, not the way we were raised or the abuse we may have walked through…just the way Jesus shows us.
Time to make a stand
April 17, 2015 16:28 - 1 minute - 1.81 MBWe have to make a stand…let’s go 1 Corinthians 16: 13-14 “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be done in love.” This verse is saying Keep your eyes open, hold tight to your convictions, give it everything got, be powerful, and love without stopping
Are you distorted?
December 17, 2014 14:12 - 1 minute - 3.35 MBOne of the greatest mistakes I made in the early days of this journey with God was projecting the image of my dad (and the way he treated me) onto that of Father God.