Becoming Men
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsYou are becoming someone. Question is, are you becoming someone you are proud of? At the end of the day, every man wants to feel proud of who he sees in the mirror. That's why we exist.
Becoming Men is a road map for the masculine journey. We empower and equip good men to become the epic men God created them to be.
Previous podcast guests include John Eldredge, Gary Thomas, Joseph Warren, Allen Parr, Dr. Joe Martin, Ryan Michler, Jason Vallotton, Jerrad Lopes, Dr. Billy Alsbrooks and more! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomingmen/support
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Episodes
030 | Special Forces Soldiers For Jesus with John Clark
April 29, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MBJohn Clark of Soulcon --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/madetoreign/message
029 How to Overcome Temptation & Lust w/ Justin Khoe
April 23, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBHave you ever struggled with sexual lust or pornography? Maybe you've even tried to walk away from it altogether and change your habits. But no matter what you tried or did, it was like you were stuck in a repetitive cycle. Then you felt the overwhelming shame of messing up and the frustration of wanting to do good but not being able to control the thoughts or temptations. This conversation with Justin Khoe is for you. Make sure that you check out everything that Justin is on YouTube and g...
BONUS: Should You Be Friends With Your EX?
April 22, 2020 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBMaybe you're in a new relationship and are wondering (or have wondered) what to do with your ex. Do you still call/text them here and there? Do you cut them off completely? Me and Pastor Nick Griffin talk about this and so much more in this quick bonus episode. Connect with me on Instagram @madetoreign to watch this episode on IGTV and make sure to follow Pastor Nick @nickgriffin and me @raydelanuez. HEY! I am giving away FREE Starbucks gift cards to those who leave a podcast review. REVIEW...
028 | How Amazon Affects Your MANHOOD? | Alive In 5
April 16, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBAmazon Effect SHOW LINKS: SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray FOLLOW me on Instagram REVIEW our podcast HERE SUBSCRIBE to YouTube SIGN UP for our Email HERE BECOME an awesome Patron --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomingmen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomingmen/support
027 | Sacred Marriage w/ Gary Thomas (pt. 2)
April 08, 2020 06:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThis is the second part of my conversation with Gary Thomas. If you haven't done so already, head over to episode 026 of the Made To Reign Podcast to listen to the first part. I recently had the amazing opportunity to sit down with author and speaker, Gary Thomas, to dive into some of the topics and ideas from his book, "Sacred Marriage." Not only has this book reached the Million Books Sold list, but it has helped transform innumerable marriages around the globe. I know it helped reshape m...
026 | Sacred Marriage w/ Gary Thomas
April 02, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB"What if God's primary intent for your marriage isn't to make you happy, but Holy? And what if your relationship isn't as much about you and your spouse as it is about you and God?" I recently had the amazing opportunity to sit down with author and speaker, Gary Thomas, to dive into some of the topics and ideas from his book, "Sacred Marriage." Not only has this book reached the Million Books Sold list, but it has helped transform innumerable marriages around the globe. I know it helped res...
025 | This is Viral Masculinity | Alive In 5
March 25, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBSHOW LINKS: SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray FOLLOW me on Instagram REVIEW our podcast HERE SUBSCRIBE to YouTube SIGN UP for our Email HERE BECOME an awesome Patron --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reigninlife/message
025 | When Masculinity is Like COVID-19 | Alive In 5
March 25, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 8.95 MBSHOW LINKS: SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray FOLLOW me on Instagram REVIEW our podcast HERE SUBSCRIBE to YouTube SIGN UP for our Email HERE BECOME an awesome Patron --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomingmen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomingmen/support
024 | What Stretching Your Faith Looks Like w/ Jon Whited
March 19, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBJon Whited is a passionate worshipper of God with an intense calling on his life. He and his wife Kelly are determined to see the world encounter God's life-giving love. They believe everyone is created to be a worshipper of Jesus. Jon and Kelly's desire is to see all people have their own encounters with God. They have recently released their first worship album called The Price He Paid while preparing to move their family to Lyon, France. Jon and Kelly are serving their local churches in S...
023 | Building A Meaningful Friendship | Q&Ray
March 11, 2020 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBThis week's Q&Ray is devoted to answering a really good question I received via my Instagram story. Here's what it said: How do you build relationships with people you just meet without sharing stuff before you're ready? This is an excellent question that I have had to answer for myself more than 10 times in the last 9 years of being in the military. Constantly moving from one side of the U.S. to the other will do that. In this episode, I break down how critical it is to identify potential...
022 | Faith That Moves Mountains w/ Jason Burnside
March 04, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBFriends with unshakeable faith are few and far between. So, when you find them, you hold onto them! Jason Burnside is one of those friends for me. He and his wife live a lifestyle that speaks for itself; They don't just talk the talk. Listen in as this mighty man of God shares his story, his struggles and his walk with Jesus. SHOW LINKS: SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray FOLLOW me on Instagram REVIEW our podcast HERE SUBSCRIBE to YouTube SIGN UP for our Email HERE BECOME an awesome Patron ...
021 | How Do I Balance: Family/Work, Discipline/Love | Q&Ray
February 26, 2020 22:21 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBI fielded some questions from our Instagram followers and brought them here to you. Thank you to @get_lifted0121 @nickgriffin and @dezzy3.0 for your questions. It's always a lot of fun when I get to sit down and thoughtfully go through some of these topics and see where my mindset has changed or remained the same. DM me your own questions on Instagram @madetoreign. I can't wait to hear from you. Enjoy. SHOW LINKS: SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray FOLLOW me on Instagram REVIEW our podcast HERE ...
020 | Run TOWARDS the Hard Stuff w/ John Eldredge
February 19, 2020 15:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBJohn Eldredge has rocked the lives of men around the world with his epic books and teachings about the masculine soul and the Father heart of God. Aside from being an author, he is also a counselor, teacher, husband and father to three world-changers. He is the founder and director of Ransomed Heart Ministries based out of Colorado Springs, CO and hosts the Ransomed Heart Podcast. Personally, I want to tell you all that my life has been altered by this man and his ministry. I literally hav...
019 | Who Are You Staring At, Bro? | ALIVE in 5
February 12, 2020 15:00 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBPsychologist may have tapped into an amazing discovery that points directly to the effect of an intimate relationship with Jesus. Tune in for this quick dose of encouragement. BECOME an awesome Patron FOLLOW on Instagram SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray SUBSCRIBE to YouTube SIGN UP for our Email HERE REVIEW our podcast via iTunes HERE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomingmen/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/...
018 | Initiation & The Young Man's Soul w/ Blaine and Sam Eldredge
February 05, 2020 15:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB"Like most of the young men I know, I want to be self-sufficient. I want to struggle for my own direction and step out in pursuit of my dreams. I want to know it all and never ask for help. This is how most of the guys I know approach young manhood— on their own, never asking for help, wandering through these years, and pretending they are doing better than they really are" (Killing Lions). If any of that resonates with any of you then you have to tune in to this week's episode. where I sit...
017 | Dad Tired w/ Jerrad Lopes
January 29, 2020 22:17 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBThe turn of a new year often brings new goals, aspirations and motivations. So for the first episode of the new year we are empowering and encouraging you to BECOME the best father, husband, brother, son and friend that you can be. Listen in as author and speaker, Jerrad Lopes of Dad Tired unpacks what it means to not just wear a Jesus Jersey, but to make the plays the get you and your family down field. Grab a coffee, kick up your feet and turn this one up. Then catch up with Jerrad on Inst...
017 | How to Be a Better Dad w/ Jerrad Lopes
January 29, 2020 22:17 - 49 minutes - 45 MBThe turn of a new year often brings new goals, aspirations and motivations. So for the first episode of the new year we are empowering and encouraging you to BECOME the best father, husband, brother, son and friend that you can be. Listen in as author and speaker, Jerrad Lopes of Dad Tired unpacks what it means to not just wear a Jesus Jersey, but to make the plays the get you and your family down field. Grab a coffee, kick up your feet and turn this one up. Then catch up with Jerrad on Inst...
016 | Are You Reacting or Responding? | ALIVE in 5
December 19, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBThink about it. When you are in a tough situation, when you are tense, when you are stressed, and when pressure is heavily applied in your life; do you react to the situation, or do you respond to it. I got a call the other day that turned into an awesome conversation about what it means to actively respond versus passively react to situations. I wanted to share some of the thoughts from that conversation here and challenge you to look inwardly. Enjoy! BECOME an awesome Patron FOLLOW on ...
015 | This is the Order of Man w/ Ryan Michler
December 12, 2019 16:45 - 27 minutes - 25 MBRyan Michler is the founder of the Order of Man, an online community of like-minded men with a passion for growing and learning what it means to be a man that protects, provides and presides. I sat down with him to discuss the importance of men engaging in communities and seeking wisdom, guidance, and insight from others. You will be encouraged by what he has to say! Catch up with Ryan on Instagram @orderofman BECOME an awesome Patron FOLLOW on Instagram SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray SUBSC...
014 | you DO NOT have a porn problem
December 02, 2019 19:44 - 6 minutes - 8.53 MBI just wanted to take a couple of minutes to reassure you that you DO NOT have a porn problem. Now, I know that might sound a bit weird from a guy who doesn't even know you right? Trust me, you're going to want to tune in for this one. SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray HERE SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel HERE SIGN UP for the Reign In Life Email HERE JOIN our online Life Groups HERE BECOME part of our Inner Circle HERE REVIEW our podcast via iTunes HERE --- Send in a voice message: http...
014 | you DO NOT have a porn problem | ALIVE in 5
December 02, 2019 19:44 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MBI just wanted to take a couple of minutes to reassure you that you DO NOT have a porn problem. Now, I know that might sound a bit weird from a guy who doesn't even know you right? Trust me, you're going to want to tune in for this one. SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray HERE SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel HERE SIGN UP for the Reign In Life Email HERE JOIN our online Life Groups HERE BECOME part of our Inner Circle HERE REVIEW our podcast via iTunes HERE --- Send in a voice message: http...
013 | Who Do You Have on Your Team? | Real Men Connect
November 18, 2019 16:07 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBIf I could attribute most of my success as a man, a husband, a father, and a Marine, it would be to this one thing: HAVING MENTORS! But what I see more often than not is that men are too timid, or to ensure to reach out and ask for one. In this podcast, I give you some insight to a conversation I had with Dr. Joe Martin of Real Men Connect. We talk about connection, community, counseling and how to make getting all three much less AWKWARD! Check out THIS YouTube video and see how I applied s...
013 | Only REAL Men Connect w/ Dr. Joe Martin
November 18, 2019 16:07 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MBIf I could attribute most of my success as a man, a husband, a father, and a Marine, it would be to this one thing: HAVING MENTORS! But what I see more often than not is that men are too timid, or to ensure to reach out and ask for one. In this podcast, I give you some insight to a conversation I had with Dr. Joe Martin of Real Men Connect. We talk about connection, community, counseling and how to make getting all three much less AWKWARD! Check out THIS YouTube video and see how I applied ...
012 | Q&RAY: Am I in GOD'S will for my life?
November 12, 2019 15:09 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this week's Q&Ray I give some insight on a question we got from a young man. He wanted to know: "How do you make plans in life and make sure that your plans are aligned with God?" To get better insight and conversation, I reach out to Pastor Nick Griffin and get him on the hot seat to answer this question. This episode was fun, informative and packed full with wisdom that will help you reign in life. Enjoy! BECOME an awesome Patron FOLLOW on Instagram SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray SUB...
011 | Alive in 5: Are You Paying Attention to This?
November 04, 2019 19:33 - 5 minutes - 5.28 MBThe Alive in 5 segment of the podcast is designed to do just that: ENCOURAGE and MOTIVATE you about being alive in under five minutes! In this episode, I invite you into a personal struggle of mine and encourage you to see if you may be experiencing something similar. SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray HERE SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel HERE SIGN UP for the Reign In Life Email HERE JOIN our online Life Groups HERE BECOME part of our Inner Circle HERE REVIEW our podcast via iTunes HERE ...
010 | Are You a Man or a Male?
October 25, 2019 12:45 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBIn this episode of the Reign In Life Men's Podcast I sit down with author, speaker, and pastor Jim Ramos. We dive into the difference between a man and a male and define what true manhood looks like. We also talk about Jim's newest book, 'The Man Card,' and reveal some of the critical components of the masculine journey. Sit down, relax and listen in as this warrior in the spirit delivers some of the most powerful truths you will hear this year! ▶ SHOW LINKS: BECOME an awesome Patron FO...
009 | Struggling with Porn Q&A w/ Pastor Nick Griffin
September 21, 2019 20:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode of the Reign In Life Men's Podcast, I sit down with pastor Nick Griffin to discuss a question emailed to us by a young man in his 20's. Tune in to get empowered and encouraged with truth! When you choose to believe in what God says about you, when you choose to believe who you truly are called to be, you will watch the chains of sin fall off form your life. I know I did. BECOME an awesome Patron FOLLOW on Instagram SUBMIT questions for Q&Ray SUBSCRIBE to YouTube SIGN U...
008 | Defining TRUE Manhood w/ Jim Ramos
September 11, 2019 21:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this episode of the Reign In Life Men's Podcast I sit down with author, speaker, and pastor Jim Ramos. We dive into the difference between a man and a male and define what true manhood looks like. We also talk about Jim's newest book, 'The Man Card,' and reveal some of the critical components of the masculine journey. Sit down, relax and listen in as this warrior in the spirit delivers some of the most powerful truths you will hear this year! ▶ SHOW LINKS: BECOME an awesome Patron F...
007 | When God Prepares You w/ Missionary Mike Sehon (Pt. 2)
August 28, 2019 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode I sit down with Mike Sehon who served as a missionary to the nation of Peru for over a decade. Mike guides us through the preparation process that had to take place before he and his family moved to Peru. Tune in to find out exactly how much God could be using the mundane things to prepare you for something in the future. Be empowered. Be encouraged. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/becomingmen/message Support this podcast: https://podcas...
006 | He Who Finds a Woman Finds a GOOD Thing w/ Nick Griffin Pt. 2
August 23, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBProverbs 18:22 says "He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favor from the LORD." Do you see your wife as a blessing from God yet? In this episode of the Reign In Life Men's Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Nick Griffin and discuss just how much his wife had to do with his calling to, and success as, a pastor. Listen in as we talk about the struggles between shame and grace, between lack and abundance. Be empowered. Be encouraged. ▶ SHOW LINKS: BECOME an awesome Patron FOLLOW ...
005 | From Prison to Presence to Pastor with Nick Griffin Pt. 1
August 07, 2019 19:07 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Pastor Nick Griffin and get a deep dive into his testimony of how God led him from prison to His presence, and later, to move across the country and pastor His people. Listen in so that you would be empowered with truth and encouraged by his testimony. Nick gives us a brief account of his youth and how he ended up in prison. But God. We find out how the Lord spoke to Nick, and led him out of prison and into His presence. Finally, Nick's passion stirs even mor...
004 | When God Calls You w/ Missionary Mike Sehon (Pt. 1)
July 31, 2019 17:06 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBAre you the type of man that wants to immediately spring to action when the Lord shares something with you? Brother, I can relate! At times, it's as if I don't even let God finish speaking before i'm out making plans. In this episode, I sit down with Mike Sehon and discuss the importance of seeking God's timing when He calls us to step out in faith. Mike and his family served as missionaries to Peru for over a decade and offers great insight about gathering men around us in the process o...
003 | Calling ALL Men
July 22, 2019 18:33 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBIn this episode I call all men listening to action. I encourage every man to help me make the Reign In Life movement possible by simply creating content for this ministry, by heading to iReigninlife.com and becoming part of the tribe, and by sharing it with the guys you know. Below are a few of the links mentioned in the show: JOIN THE REIGN IN LIFE ONLINE TRIBE: https://www.ireigninlife.com/membership BECOME A PATRON FOR THIS MOVEMENT: https://www.patreon.com/Reigninlife --- Send in ...
002 | What's Under The Hood?
July 09, 2019 16:00 - 7 minutes - 7.29 MBUs men get all too comfortable with the convenience of not getting to the root of our issues. We walk around life dismissing the check engine light. We turn up worship music to ignore the loud gongs and clanks. Then we show back up to church hoping to top-off the fluid levels that always seem to be empty. God is more concerned with what's going on inside of you than with your appearances. He doesn't care about you looking good or sounding holy. He doesn't care about you having it all togethe...
001 | Temptation is NOT Sin
July 08, 2019 17:57 - 9 minutes - 9.01 MBHave you ever felt overwhelmed by thoughts and temptations that you knew you didn't want to think about? Then, after feeling defeated, you began to question what you are doing wrong. I'm very aware and very familiar of this cycle. I too went through a season when I was frustrated at the amount of temptations that came from seemingly every angle of life. It felt as if my 'old man' never left and I began to reason; “Maybe I'm doing this wrong!” I questioned why I was being tempted and be...