In this episode of Men Who Understood the Times, Michael and Zachary are joined by personal trainer and online nutrition coach Sam Stuebs. They examine what Scripture says about gluttony, how modern food culture encourages overindulgence, and why abundance can become spiritually dangerous when we forget the Giver. They also discuss the physical, mental, and spiritual consequences of being ruled by cravings—and how Christians can receive food as God’s good gift without becoming enslaved to it.

Scripture discussed includes Proverbs 23:20–21, Proverbs 25:16, Proverbs 30:7–9, Philippians 3:18–19, 1 Corinthians 6:12–20, 1 Corinthians 9:27, 2 Peter 2:19, Deuteronomy 6:10–12, and Amos 6:1–7.

What situation makes self-control around food hardest for you: stress, convenience, boredom, or social pressure? Let us know in the comments.

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In this episode of Men Who Understood the Times, Michael and Zachary are joined by personal trainer and online nutrition coach Sam Stuebs to examine the deadly sin of sloth and the comfort we often disguise as rest.

They discuss how convenience can train us to expect results without effort, how neglect slowly weakens the body and our ability to serve, and why Christian discipline begins with the gospel rather than vanity or shame.

The conversation also covers physical fitness, pastoral leadership, accountability in marriage and the church, and how to begin when motivation is gone. The goal is not perfection or appearance. It is faithful stewardship of the body God has given us so we can better serve our families, neighbors, and churches.

Scriptures read or referenced include Genesis 3:17–19; Proverbs 24:30–34 and 26:13–16; Ecclesiastes 10:18; Romans 12:11; 1 Corinthians 9:27 and 15:58; 2 Thessalonians 3:11–13; 1 Timothy 3:4–7; James 1:22 and 4:17; Titus 2:11–14; Colossians 3:17; and Revelation 12–13.

In this episode of Men Who Understood the Times, we examine the difference between righteous anger and sinful wrath. Why does social media encourage constant outrage? When does a desire for justice become revenge? And how can Christians confront real evil without being controlled by hatred?

Drawing from Ephesians 4, James 1, Matthew 5, Romans 12, Galatians 5, and other passages, we discuss forgiveness, self-control, God’s justice, and what faithful action looks like when anger feels justified.

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1. Who is the woman?

2. Who is the dragon?

3. Who is the child and why is he snatched up to God?

4. Why does the woman flee into the desert for 1,260 days?

5. Describe the war in heaven

6. What is the outcome of this war?

7. How does the dragon make war against the rest of the woman’s children?

1. What are the angels holding back

2. What is the seal of the living God

3. What is the symbolism of 144,000

4. Who is this great multitude

5. Where did they come from

6. What are the saints enjoying in heaven

7. What importance does this vision have for Christians enduring tribulation?

1. Who are souls who had been slaughtered under the altar

2. Why do the martyrs call for vengeance

3. Why are the martyrs told to rest a little longer

4. Describe the destruction of the earth and universe

5. Why is it important that God bring his justice upon the persecutors of the Church

6. Who is able to stand

7. What does this vision mean for the Christian Church.

1. What is MLC?

2. Who is PELSB

3. What happened with MLC and PELSB?

4. What remedy is underway

5. How might this hurt recruiting at MLC

6. Is there a better way

7. Encouragement, support, and prayers for MLC.

1. Was America founded by revolution or resistance?

2. Is patriotism a Christian virtue?

3. Can we celebrate America?

4. What makes America special?

5. What are various dangers to bring America’s downfall?

6. What are various strengths to build upon America’s exceptionalism?

7. How do we give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s?

1. Are we willing to stand up to this pagan god like the MLB baseball players?

2. Is public support waning for everything being gay?

3. Are we prepared for the long march to return to normal?

4. Can churches have faith and family nights in June?

5. Are we too risk adverse?

6. Are we equipping our youth for dealing with the dangers of the sins of sexuality?

1. Where did the rapid shift in cultural attitudes toward homosexuality come from

2. What does the Bible say about pride

3. “Gay marriage” is an abomination of the image of Christ and the Church

4. The evils of gay surrogacy

5. How do we handle LGBTQ in the family.

1. Roe v Wade/Dobbs – abortion

2. Obergefell v Hodges – gay “marriage”

3. Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission – refusal of services for LGBTQ+

4. Chiles v. Salazar – therapists performing “conversion therapy”

We examine four major Supreme Court cases to discuss what effects these decisions have had on both Christians and unbelievers. How has legalizing abortion normalized an act that Christians consider a sin? How did legalizing gay “marriage” redefine a divinely ordained institution? How did the court uphold the concept that the government cannot force a citizen to say, write, or create something that violates their conscience? How did the court protect a therapist’s right to speak according to their conscience as a vital safeguard against government tyranny?

1. What does the world turn to first when despairing, lonely, bored or any other isolating feeling

2. What is Satan’s goal in leading a world to be depressed, lonely, or bored

3. What about mushrooms, gummies or even prescribed drugs

4. Can a Christian seek professional help for these feelings

5. What spiritual advice does God give us to combat these thoughts and emotions

6. What practical advice is there to combat Satan’s lies regarding depression, loneliness, and boredom?

We become bored, lonely, and unhappy when we don’t have a purpose. When we are fulfilling our purpose – our vocation – we are filled with joy and hope as we fulfill God’s purpose for our lives. “Now may the God of hope fill you with complete joy and peace as you continue to believe, so that you overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Rom 15:13).

1. What is violence? Are words violence? Is silence violence?

2. What logic do people use to justify political violence?

3. Historical and current examples of political violence

4. How do Christians respond to political violence from their enemies?

5. How do Christians respond to political violence from “allies”?

6. How might Christians work to deescalate political violence?

7. What might Christians do if it doesn't deescalate but intensifies?

“Whoever has worldly wealth and sees his brother in need but closes his heart against him—how can God’s love remain in him? Dear children, let us love not only with word or with our tongue, but also in action and truth” (1 John 3:17-18).