Are the Men You Lead Trusting God or Just Themselves?

Many Christian men say they believe in God… but still grab for control, run to old habits, or freeze in fear when life gets hard. In this episode, you’ll learn how to help the men you lead move from head-only belief to actually trusting God in every area of life. Perfect for pastors, small group leaders, and anyone discipling men. -- 2. What You’ll Learn / Highlights The real difference between mental agreement and a living trust in God How to use the “law of named mistrust” to reveal where men don’t yet trust God A practical “trust audit” across money, marriage, work, sexuality, emotions, and more How to expose head-only faith without shaming the men you lead Ways to create a safe, shame-free environment where men can be brutally honest How to spot misplaced trust in career, image, substances, and performance Simple, concrete next steps that help men move from control and fear into real dependence on God 3. Chapters (Timestamps) 00:00 Intro: When “I Believe in God” Isn’t Real Trust01:56 Trust Is a Journey, Not a One-Time Decision03:16 The Crypto Story and Misplaced Trust05:24 How Misplaced Trust Fuels Sin and Struggle07:04 The Law of Named Mistrust Explained08:35 Step 1: See Trust as a Journey, Not an Event09:45 Step 2: Expose the Myth of Head-Only Faith10:50 Step 3: Create a Safe Space for Honesty12:02 Step 4: Help Men See Their Misplaced Trust and False Gods13:19 Step 5: Call Men to Concrete Acts of Trust14:37 Reflection Questions for You and the Men You Lead15:41 Final Charge: Become a Safe Guide for Men’s Trust in God Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices