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Hosted by Phil Mershon · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 144 episodes
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Man in the Pew serves Christian men who seek to follow Christ in all of life – at work, at home, at church and at play. We do this through weekly podcast shows, articles and other resources.HistoryMan in the Pew started with a simple thought while Phil prayed on the beaches of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Where do Christian men turn to find encouragement and inspiration during the week as they face battles at work, at home, and at play? What if there was a show bringing the voices of experts and everyday men into healthy conversations about the real issues all Christian men face?That vision started developing in January 2015 and has slowly formed into what you see now.My prayer in launching this show is that many men will find encouragement, inspiration and tips for becoming more like Christ in the parts of life that aren’t usually discussed at church. Pastors may listen to find insights into how to care better for the men in their flock, but this show isn’t primarily for pastors. This sh
Phil Mershon hosts The Man in the Pew Show with Phil Mershon, a religion show with 144 episodes published.
NOTE: This episode had a couple sound drops so there will be a jump in the conversation. It's still worth sharing, but forgive this unrecoverable glitch. Have you ever wondered how to truly integrate your faith with your
Do you wonder if Jesus ever laughed? Does it feel incongruous that Almighty God might enjoy a belly laugh? Most of the pictures we have of Jesus reveal a strong but serious man. After all, he drove out the moneychangers
Do you find it easy or hard to laugh at life? The bible says laughter can be like medicine to the soul. A study conducted by the University of Maryland found that laughter reduces stress, pain, and conflict. It literally
If I looked at your bookshelves, who would I presume has had the biggest influence on your life? Thankfully the number of books you own by an author doesn’t necessarily translate to impact—otherwise, you might think John
Do you think it’s wrong to make money? Have you been taught that those who prosper financially must have done something wrong or evil? Ray Edwards believes that we were all meant to prosper. For some our prosperity is a
Are you afraid of your imagination? Do you imagine you’ll get yourself into trouble if you dream too much? The church and imagination The Church has historically discouraged imagination out of a fear that we will violate
You’ve heard the phrase, “Fake it ‘til you make it.” Does that apply to gratitude? Does that feel inauthentic to you? Maybe even like you’re lying? Raised as a Christian, I was taught to never lie. So to suggest that I f
Did you grow up singing the Doxology every Sunday in church? If you did, what associations do you have? If you didn’t, how do you feel when you hear it? In many liturgical churches, the Doxology is sung immediately prior
How easy is it for you to keep your thoughts thankful, positive, and joyful? When Paul challenges us to “take captive every thought,” does that feel hard or easy? If you’re like me, that feels impossible. My mind feels l
What’s the longest range goal you’ve ever set? Did you accomplish your goal? Most of us lose the battle for gratitude because we don’t have the right plan. Long-term battle plans In England, they estimate it takes 250 to
Have you ever started a project only to find it feels pointless or a waste of time? Have you ever quit something just because it became too hard? I have a confession to make. I almost quit this 90-Day Gratitude Challenge
Do you feel appreciated at work? Do you know how to show appreciation to your co-workers? Dr. Paul White and Dr. Gary Chapman did research to understand how the way we speak to one another at work makes a difference in t
Have you ever received inauthentic gratitude or praise? How does that contrast with receiving authentic thanks? We raise our children to say please and thank you, but it’s obvious when they don’t mean it. As they mature
When you approach God, how do you think about Him? Do you find it easy to thank him or does it feel like something you’re supposed to do? When I was younger I saw God like a cosmic Santa who doled out gifts at his discre
Do you know how to worship God? Sounds like a silly question, especially in a series on gratitude. But this is a vital question, “Do you really know how to worship?” Seventy years ago A.W. Tozer lamented that Christians
Do you ever find it hard to focus and think clearly? Does it feel like your brain is a chaotic mess? On day 31 we discussed the power of thankful thinking and how to make that a habit. Today I want to look at how our min
Do you spend time thinking about your mortality? If you do, does it fill you with gratitude? If you’re like most modern Christians, you spend as little time as possible thinking about death. Unless you’re an estate plann
Do you ever find yourself ruminating over poor decisions you’ve made? Perhaps you become anxious over what might happen or what could have happened, and it makes you fearful. I’ve experienced this recently. It feels like
Do you appreciate your life? What if you had a heart attack? In this episode, I talk to Jackie Bledsoe about his near-death experience with a heart attack. We explore the profound role that gratitude plays in the recover
Does it sometimes feel like God is severely punishing you? How do you respond when you are under duress? Psalm 118 shows us that the way forward begins with thanksgiving. As we gratefully remember God’s past deliverance,
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