Building Better Men
By LifeBuilders
Building Better MenApr 30, 2022
S2: EP18 - POP-UP EPISODE | "STUFF HAPPENS"
An unplanned episode - just a couple minutes of encouragement
Do you ever wonder why it sometimes feels like life is working against you? Ever had that niggling feeling that you're being punished for something you did (or didn't do)? Business slow? Family or relationship challenges? Finances tighter than ever? Brothers we know the struggle is real but don't dwell on the feeling. "This too will pass"
Helpful Scriptures
Ecclesiastes 9:11
Romans 8:28
2 Corinthians 4:17-18
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S2: EP17 - The Importance of Accountability | SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES Part 3 - "BROTHERHOOD"
What do Will Smith, Frodo Baggins, Denzel Washington, Samwise Gamgen and King David have in common? Probably more than you think to be honest. This episode explores the topic of "brotherhood" and the benefits of "accountability". There is research that suggests men who participate in one on one relationships or small groups mature [spiritually] faster than those who do not. Regular smaller gatherings are where men can often discover things about themselves they may not have previously considered. Spiritual growth doesn't happen in isolation; it occurs in a community, and men need other men.
Helpful Scriptures
Psalm 141:3-5
Proverbs 27:17
1 Samuel 25
2 Samuel 12
2 Samuel 19
You can find out more about Lifebuilders
Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk
Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk
Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk
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S2: EP16 - Develop a Healthy Habit of Reading the Word | SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES Part 2 - "SCRIPTURE"
You could purchase an A-Z for a particular city and every single road in the city was indexed with a map reference
With some good map reading skills, you could find your way around in a new city without too much hassle - but you would always need to have the A-Z book to hand, to refresh your memory, double check your bearings and refer to it if you ended up taking a wrong turn.
The bible is much like the A-Z Roadmap - in its pages are indexed every road, street, and cul-de-sac that life may present us with - and by reading it we are guided out of calamities and into blessings.
So how can we develop a healthy habit of reading the Word? Helpful Scriptures
2 Timothy 3:16-17
Hebrews 4:12
You can find out more about Lifebuilders
Website - www.lifebuilders.org.uk
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Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk
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S2: EP15 - Develop a Healthy Habit of Regular Prayer | SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE Part 1 - "PRAYER"
We need to learn to build prayer into the daily routine of our lives.
Prayer - in it's simplest definition - is talking with God
If you're new to the faith it can seem a bit unusual talking to someone you can't see - it's just weird.
That's because in every other situation, when you have a conversation, it's essentially a two-way street. Someone else is in front of you in -person, on a screen or over the phone
So, prayer doesn't exactly work the same way - but what may surprise you is that getting used to talking to someone you don;t see with your natural eyes is not the real challenge
In this episode we look at a simple but effective method of embedding prayer into your daily routine
Helpful Scriptures
Matthew 6:10
1 Peter 3:7
Psalm 32:3-5
1 John 1:9
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Romans 8:28
Matthew 7:11
You can find out more about Lifebuilders
Website - www.lifebuilders.org.uk
Podcast - anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk
Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk
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S2: EP14 - RELENTLESS PURSUIT
Those of you that remember the Terminator series will know that these cyborgs were 100% determined to fulfill whatever mission they were assigned - no ifs/no buts. As believers, God has also given each of us an assignment to complete and we are accountable to submitting to that calling. The reality is that oftentimes we are gripped by fear and doubt and sometimes even attempt to escape the assignment; effectively going AWOL. For the most part our fear latches on to the fact that we don't know "how" we are going to fulfill our calling
The world-renowned motivational speaker and life coach Tony Robbins calls this "the tyranny of how" - thankfully we have a God who knows the "how" of every situation - in fact our job is not neccessarily to know "how" but simply to willingly trust God and trust that he has a plan
We're reminded in Philippians 1:6 that we should be "confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" (NKJV), in another translation is reads, "God is the one who began this good work in you, and I am certain that he won’t stop before it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns" (CEV)
Helpful Scriptures
Jonah (chapters 1-4)
Philippians 1:6
Romans 8:38-39
Joshua 1:9
Jeremiah 17:7
Psalm 27:3
You can find out more about Lifebuilders
Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk
Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk
Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk
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S2: EP13 - MEN IN TOUGH TIMES | MY STORY: GLEN EASY
An extended interview with Glen Easy discussing his experience and his journey after his daughter, Chanel died suddenly in her sleep aged just 16yrs old. Glen shares his fond memories of a beloved daughter and the events that led up to this tragedy.
He talks about how this event challenged his Christian faith, the questions he wrestled with and how in the darkest times of despair he battled thoughts of suicide.
It was a simple book given to him by a well-wisher that ultimately acted as the catalyst that helped Glen to begin to turn his life back around and move out from the shadows of self-pity that had almost consumed him.
Today Glen is able to live with a refreshed purpose, spurred on by the memory of Chanel and the charity work he does with the British Heart Foundation.
We are hopeful that Glen's story will go some way to helping/encouraging someone out there who may be dealing with a similar issue or feeling hopeless.
May his story act as proof that life can still be fruitful after the death of a loved one, by the grace of God and the love and support of family and friends.
If you have been impacted by any of the issues covered in this interview please refer to the Bible scriptures below and the list of counsellors
*Helpful Scriptures*
Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
Philippians 2:20 I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare.
Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 18:14 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Luke 18:15-17 Now they were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them. And when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. But Jesus called them to him, saying, “Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God. Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
*COUNSELLING SERVICES*
Jacqueline Pitt - Transformation Counselling Services
transformationcounsellings@gmail.com
Cruse Bereavement Care
https://www.cruse.org.uk Birmingham
Cruse Bereavement Care 0121 687 8010
Natalie Hall - Restoration Counselling
restorationcounselling@outlook.com
Shalom Counselling
http://www.shalomctenterprise.com
07951 125 908
shalomctenterprise@outlook.com
Banners Gate Counselling
https://www.bgcounselling.co.uk
info@bgcounselling.co.uk
0121 354 6544
Carrs Lane Counselling Centre
https://www.carrslanecounselling.co.uk
0121 643 6363
counselling@carrslane.co.uk
You can find out more about Lifebuilders
Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk
Podcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk
Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders
Instagram - https:// www.instagram.com/lifebuildersuk
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/lifebuildersuk
Telegram - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk
S2: EP12 - A Conversation With Barrington Mullings
In this episode we caught up with Bishop Barrington Mullings, local pastor for NTCG Brooks Bar (Manchester) who also has oversight for the Manchester district of churches within NTCG (New Testament Church of God). In this conversation we speak about his recently published book, "Capacity Expansion & Development" (Becoming Proficient Dispensers of Divine Grace)
A great resource for guidance, self-assessment that takes the reader on a fresh exploration of the importance of growth/development and the disservice of stagnation. Barrington explains the circumstances that led him to write this book and talks about some of the key aspects of this book that make it a "must have" if you are a leader or emerging leader.
At the time of writing, "Capacity Expansion & Development" is available from Amazon (hard-copy and Kindle), Barnes & Noble. All profits from sale of the book are going to the building project at the church . In fact, you can maximise how much profit goes toward this fundraising effort by purchasing the book directly from NTCG Brooks Bar - you can contact them on 0161 226 6999 or ntcgbrooksbar@btconnect.com to arrange payment and delivery.
Amazon link - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Capacity-Expansion-Development-Proficient-Dispensers-ebook/dp/B096ZCR4VF
Barnes & Noble link - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/capacity-expansion-and-development-barrington-a-mullings/1139536825
You can find out more about Lifebuilders
Website - https://www.lifebuilders.org.ukPodcast - https://anchor.fm/lifebuildersuk
Email - lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders
Instagram -https:// www.instagram.com/lifebuildersuk
Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/lifebuildersuk
Telegram - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk
S2:EP11 - MARKETPLACE MINISTRY, Part 3
The automatic assumption is that ministry can only happen under the banner of the organised church. So the pastor, youth worker, Sunday school teacher etc. are all believed to be “in ministry” but the person who holds no official position in church and spends the week as a postman, office worker, manager or is a homemaker is not classed as being in ministry.
We have somehow equated ministry with a church position/title when in reality “ministry” (or being a minister) is something far more integral to who we are outside of the church setting.
In this episode we explain how your role in the workplace is effectively that of a missionary. What is the difference between "verbal witnessing" and "witnessing by deed/action"? Examples of where men and women of the Bible worked out their faith in their place of work
S2:EP10 - MARKETPLACE MINISTRY, Part 2
How Do We Do Business God's Way? - in this episode we unpack what it means to work in a way that is pleasing and gives glory to God. Whether you're employed, an employer or self-employed it's important that you have an understanding of how you can approach your "work-life" in a way that meets the key objectives of your role and at the same time is meaningful to your faith.
S2:EP9 - MARKETPLACE MINISTRY, Part 1
S2:EP8 - Men's Health Essentials: Finding Your Balance - PART 4 of 4
WHAT'S STOPPING YOU from achieving your health goals? Do you find it difficult to stay motivated? Are you unsuccessfully managing your diet and general health? Do you have a desire to improve your health but not sure where to start?
PART 4 includes:
- How important is a positive mindset to improving health?
- I've heard that blood pressure water tablets can trigger prostate cancer. How true is this?
- Is it possible to reverse diabetes?
- I'm can't maintain consistency in daily exercise - what can I do?
- Concluding remarks
PANELISTS: Dr Chidi Ngwaba | Patrick White | Darren Harris | Darius Innis
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S2:EP7 - Men's Health Essentials: Finding Your Balance - PART 3 of 4
WHAT'S STOPPING YOU from achieving your health goals? Do you find it difficult to stay motivated? Are you unsuccessfully managing your diet and general health? Do you have a desire to improve your health but not sure where to start?
PART 3 includes:
- Covid has ruined my gym routine. How can I replace that time and maintain a routine?
- I suffer from aldosteronism and my adrenaline glands excrete a hormone that causes high blood pressure. What exercises can I do?
- Can I still have my Caribbean food on a Sunday and have a vegan diet during the week?
- What supplements are recommended to support resistance or weight training?
- Sleep and Water - How important are these?
- I've been skinny all my life and also suffer MS (Multiple Sclerosis) - how do put weight on?
PANELISTS: Dr Chidi Ngwaba | Patrick White | Darren Harris | Darius Innis
FIND US
- https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk
- IG - @lifebuildersreloaded
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders
- lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk
- LIFEBUILDERS TELEGRAM BROADCAST GROUP - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk
S2:EP6 - Men's Health Essentials: Finding Your Balance - PART 2 of 4
WHAT'S STOPPING YOU from achieving your health goals? Do you find it difficult to stay motivated? Are you unsuccessfully managing your diet and general health? Do you have a desire to improve your health but not sure where to start?
PART 2 includes:
- The psychology of starting exercise
- I have a big belly - how do I get rid of it?
- Food Intake vs Exercise: Can you "outrun" a bad diet?
- What are the best foods to eat for an MS (Multiple Sclerosis) sufferer?
- How can I take the step from casual exercise to becoming an elite athlete?
- I'm a Black man - what are my chances of developing prostate cancer as I'm in a high risk group?
- I'm not shedding weight fast enough. How do I accelerate the process?
PANELISTS: Dr Chidi Ngwaba | Patrick White | Darren Harris | Darius Innis
FIND US
- https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk
- IG - @lifebuildersreloaded
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders
- lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk
- LIFEBUILDERS TELEGRAM BROADCAST GROUP - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk
S2:EP5 - Men's Health Essentials: Finding Your Balance - PART 1 of 4
WHAT'S STOPPING YOU from achieving your health goals? Do you find it difficult to stay motivated? Are you unsuccessfully managing your diet and general health? Do you have a desire to improve your health but not sure where to start?
PART 1 includes info on:
- Greens, Blood Pressure & Erectile Dysfunction
- Diabetes and the Importance of Walking
- Which health tests and screening should men get?
- Prostrate Cancer Tests
- Screening, checks and starting exercise from Personal Trainer
- I haven't exercised for many years - what is a good way to start?
PANELISTS: Dr Chidi Ngwaba | Patrick White | Darren Harris | Darius Innis
FIND US
- https://www.lifebuilders.org.uk
- IG - @lifebuildersreloaded
- FB - https://www.facebook.com/lifebuilders
- lifebuilders@ntcg.org.uk
- LIFEBUILDERS TELEGRAM BROADCAST GROUP - https://t.me/lifebuildersuk
S2:EP4 - COURAGE (Part 2 of 2)
Through their disobedience they have ended up in a situation where their lives have been made a misery by a "bandit-style" nation called the Midianites. They live in perpetual fear and worry due to the constant attacks by the Midianites who regularly plunder their crops and cause havoc in their land.
Sometimes our life can feel like unwanted visitors have taken over and turned our situation upside down. Sometimes it feels like we're sitting in the front of the car but someone else is driving.
Let's take a look at exactly how they ended up with these problems and see if we can take a look at their dilemma from God's perspective.
The first step to demonstrating courage in the face of a dilemma is to acknowledge the situation but not to allow fear to overwhelm you or stop you from making steps to putting things right.
S2:EP3 - BIG SECRETS IN MARRIAGE - 5&6
S2:EP2 - IN-FLIGHT SERVICE
S2:EP1 - COURAGE (Part 1 of 2)
S1:EP11 - Thought Of The Day
An absolute pleasure to have Nigel Ipinson-Fleming with us on this episode. Nigel is a husband and father of four.
He is a former keyboardist for a couple of British bands; "Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark" and "The Stone Roses". Nigel is the former senior pastor of Bethlehem Life Church (Wales).
Now resident presenter of the "Soul Food" show on Premier Gospel Radio and, for several years, has been running UK Churches - a company providing website solutions for churches and charities - he is a man of many talents, an excellent communicator and we're confident he'll be a blessing to you in this episode
S1:EP10 - No More Loneliness
S1:EP09 - What Are You Building On?
S1:EP08 - My Faith Chronicles with Nathan Dennis - 7 Scriptures To Encourage Your Soul
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S1:EP07 - Quarantine Chronicles #2 with Nathan Hutchinson
S1:EP06 - Quarantine Chronicles #1
S1:EP05 - Remembering God's Way - Actions Speak Louder Than Words
S1:EP04 - Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread - Trusting that God will provide
S1:EP03 - Home Improvements - Re-examining your life
S1:EP02 - What's In Your Hand? - Never Despise Your Gifts & Talents
