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Consulting The MANual

by Mitch Resler

Encouraging discussion about being biblical men in today's culture.

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Episodes

  1. Dealing with Change

    This episode I talk about dealing with change, what that looks like in some scripture examples, and different ways life has changed for us with COVID-19. What can we do to make sure we go through change well?

  2. Life in a time of COVID-19

    The podcast is back from hiatus and we find ourselves in an unusual time. We take a look at where we see biblical examples of quarantine, where we can apply one of our greatest tools: wisdom, and we consider what we are doing with a sudden influx of free time.

  3. You Want Me to do What Now? - Jesus and God's Plan

    This episode I talk with Tony Swisher, host of the podcast The Simple Gospel: a Share the Love Podcast, to talk about God's Plan, how you know you are working inside it, and how Jesus modeled not only how to work inside God's plan, but to get a feel for God's timing. Understanding God's plan in...

  4. Making Ends Meet - Jesus and Provision

    This episode I talk with my friend Stan Witherow on a remote location about God's provision, how Jesus addressed it, and Stan's own testimony how God provided in his life during one of his darkest moments.

  5. Not what you do, but who you know - Jesus on Religion vs Relationship

    In this week's podcast episode, I take a look at the distinction between Religion and Relationship, how that may be a stumbling block for new Christians, and how Jesus looked at it while he was on earth. We have more in common as believers than we have things that separate us. When it comes down…

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  6. Here's to all the ladies out there - Jesus and Women

    This episode I sit down with Terry Fulwider and discuss how the bible gives us direction in how we interact with women. How is this all laid out anyway, and how did Jesus model this for us to follow? Head over to visit our sponsor at fruitofthebean.com to find some fantastic coffee. Sent to your...

  7. So...we're cool? - Jesus and Forgiveness

    I take a look at the idea of forgiveness, why we have an easy time taking forgiveness for ourselves but a hard time giving it to others, and where Jesus showed us perfect forgiveness to us and others. Our sponsor for this episode is Fruit of the Bean. Go to fruitofthebean.com to find yourself…

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  8. He is greater than I - Jesus and Humility

    This episode I chat with one of my longest friends and a former youth pastor, Josh Henley. We talk about humility, what it looks like, how it fits in today's world, and how Jesus lived a humble life for us all to follow. Our sponsor for this episode is Fruit of the Bean. Go to fruitofthebean.com…

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  9. Hello? Can you hear me now? - Jesus & Prayer

    This episode I'm back with Pastor Glenn Randall and we discuss Jesus and how he exemplified prayer. What is a prayer closet? How do you get started? How do you know if you are even doing it right? We take a look at all this and more. Our sponsor for this episode is Fruit of the Bean. Order great...

  10. Why Jesus is our example of masculinity

    For our premiere episode of Season 2 and 2020, I had the opportunity to talk with Patrick Antonucci, creator and host of the podcast Dad Hackers. We talk about why Jesus is the example we think of when we describe true masculinity, Christ building a strong group of men that functioned as a…

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  11. So...who did you say your daddy was?: Men's identity in Christ.

    All season long we have discussed different roles that men play in their lives, and there are many more out there. In this episode, I talk with my father-in-law Mike Franklin men finding our identity in Christ, what that means, and how it ripples through everything else in our lives.

  12. Carrying on the Family Name: Men as Sons

    This episode I sit down with my friend Michael Penney and we discuss what it means to be a "good son", how you can be a good son with family that make it a challenge have them in your life, and how we look at Jesus as our example to emulate.

  13. If You Were Lying to Yourself, Wouldn't You Know Better?: Men with Emotions part 2

    I finish talking with my friend Mike Blalock about men and how we handle emotions (sometimes with how we mishandle them).

  14. Is Your Heart On Your Sleeve Or In Your Back Pocket?: Men with Emotions

    This episode I sit down with my friend Mike Blalock to discuss men and how they handle emotions. What does the world think of men and their ability to sort through their emotions? What have things been like for us in the past? Where in the Bible to we look to for how to handle emotions in a…

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  15. I Wanna Be Like Him When I Grow Up: Men as Mentors

    This episode I talk with evangelist and speaker, Darrin English. We discuss men as mentors, what to look for in a good mentor/mentee relationship, how to reach out to a mentor, and influences from our own mentors. You can find Darren on Facebook or at plainenglishministries.com

  16. More Than Just a Bromance: Men as Friends

    This episode I chat with my friend and brother in Christ, Kenneth Holsenback. We talk about the importance of strong friendships with other guys and why they are crucial for our own mental health. We look at challenges at making new friendships the older we get, and how our society looks at male...

  17. Just How Invested ARE We In This World?: Men as Citizens

    This episode I talk with my friend and pastor Glenn Randall. We talk about living as Christian men in a secular world, how what we do and say affects those around us, and the example we all want to emulate to the world.

  18. No Daddy Issues For Me Please: Men as Fathers

    This episode I talk with my friend Scott Fowler about life as a dad, lessons learned, sections in scripture that help give direction, and the ultimate goal we have as fathers.

  19. So ... About This Whole Marriage Thing: Men as Husbands part 2

    The second part of my discussion with Andy Oram about men as husbands. We talk about growing with your spouse through your marriage, ideas of honor and respect, and Andy shares a personal story of coming home from deployment and re-establishing roles at home.

  20. So ... About This Whole Marriage Thing: Men as Husbands

    This episode I sit down with my friend Andy Oram, a marine, youth pastor, and family man, and we talk about men as husbands.

  21. Does The Buck Really Stop With You?: Men as Leaders

    For this episode I talk with my friend Terry Fulwider about men as leaders, what we look for in leaders we want to follow, where we can find direction as leaders in scripture. Please follow us on Instagram and check out our website consultingthemanual.com If you like the podcast, please consider...

  22. Better Check Yourself With HR: Men as Employees

    This episode I sit down with Jaimeson Fowler, working man and missionary to Austria, to discuss men as employees, the story of Joseph in Genesis, and the work ethic we see today that inspires us. If you feel moved to support Jaimeson as he prepares to minister in Austria for a year, please visit...

  23. Men in Need of a Manual

    This episode I sit down with my friend Johnathan Watts and we discuss men's need for a manual on life, how to get started reading the Bible, and other observations we have along the way.

  24. Preview for Consulting the MANual

    Welcome to Consulting the Manual, where we will take a look at being biblical men in contemporary times. My name is Mitch Resler and I’ll be sitting down with friends, family, and members of the community to talk about being men. Have you tried to make things work your way and hit the wall? Are…

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Encouraging discussion about being biblical men in today's culture.

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Mitch Resler

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