Welcome to Real life Ministry. On todays episode we sit down with John Smithbaker. In 2005, John launched Fathers in the Field to share God’s love with hurting boys dealing with the same abandonment issues he dealt with for so long. His goal is to help prevent the devastating cycle of earthy father abandonment before these boys become men by sharing their Heavenly Father’s staying power, forgiveness and faithfulness.

Join us as we dive into his journey in cresting this ministry and how God has used him to tackle the biggest epidemic in our country. The lack of fathers

Welcome to Real Life Ministry! On this episode we discuss the meaning of Holy week from the night of the last supper to Jesus Resurrection after being crucified on the Cross. As we look around us and examine the culture this Easter, It appears that Christianity is on the up swing here in the U.S. Join us as we unpack the message from the White house to Christian movies doing well in the box office.

Welcome to real life ministry, on this episode Pastor Ryan and Stephen discuss Sin and Holiness. Join us as we tackle the idea of sin spreading like a virus, and what it looks like to suffer for the right and wrong reasons. We hope this gives you new perspective of how God uses challenges in our life for His Glory and our maturity.

Welcome to Real Life Ministry. We hope you enjoy this episode Guest Starring Robert Lewis. Robert Lewis has been a pastor, writer, speaker, and visionary for over forty years. Robert founded the original Men’s Fraternity and developed the Men’s Fraternity curriculum in 1990 while serving as Teaching Pastor and Directional Leader at Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock, Arkansas.

In addition to developing the Men’s Fraternity curriculum, he has authored a number of publications including: Raising a Modern Day Knight, Rocking the Roles: Building a Win-Win Marriage, The Church of Irresistible Influence, and Culture Shift: Transforming Your Church From the Inside Out

Join us today as we interview Doctor Lewis on the current State of Manhood in our culture. we will also discuss his work with with Better Man.

Welcome to Real Life Ministries, we hope you enjoy this episode on Love Languages. On this episode we discuss the five different love languages people have. According to Dr. Chapman and his book The Five Love Languages , there are five specific love languages: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, physical touch, and acts of service. These "languages'' refer to how people express and feel love. Join us as we talk through each language and how to communicate better with our loved one.

If you would like to learn more about love languages consider picking up Dr. Chapmans book, or take the test to discover your love language visit 5lovelanguages.com

Welcome to real life ministries and we hope you enjoy our new episode Iron Sharpens Iron. Join us as we delve into the what it takes to be a man of God. In this episode we dialog on how men have been treated in society, the shortcomings in how men have been treated in the church and what we can do moving forward. Tune in as Pastor Ryan gives men a mission and marching orders. Thanks for watching.

Welcome to real-life ministries and our series Voting Your Values. In the final episode, we discuss the critical importance of freedom of speech and religion. The First Amendment states, "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof." 1 Peter 3:15 encourages Christians to "Always be prepared to answer everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." The First Commandment, "You shall have no other gods before me" (Exodus 20:3), underscores the importance of individual faith and the freedom to worship.

Welcome to real-life ministry. In this episode we explore the right to self-defense, this episode examines the Second Amendment: "The right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." Romans 13:4 supports the role of authority in maintaining order. Jesus' instruction to His disciples to "buy a sword" (Luke 22:36) highlights the implication of being prepared for self-defense in a world where threats may exist. The commandment "You shall not kill" (Exodus 20:13) relates to the moral imperative of protecting life, suggesting that self-defense is a legitimate right when life is threatened.