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Surrendered Strength Radio
by Nilan Lansing
You have accepted Jesus as your Lord, now what? As men of Christ we are called to live to a higher standard which God has given us through His word, the Bible. The Mission: Teach men of God how to live in this world while honoring and glorifying God. The Vision: All men will use their skills and abilities to honor and glorify God as living sacrifices. "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies bas a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:1-2)
Episodes
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The One Is Worth Getting Uncomfortable For
Are you willing to get uncomfortable to show someone the unconditional love of Jesus Christ? In Matthew 18:10–14, Jesus shares the parable of the lost sheep. The shepherd leaves the 99 to pursue the one who has gone astray. This is a powerful example of God's unconditional love and a core value...
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The Strength of Humility
Humility — A Core Value of a Strong Disciple The world often teaches men that strength means being first, being recognized, being right, and proving ourselves. Jesus teaches something radically different. In Matthew 18:1–5, the disciples ask Jesus who is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Instead...
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But Did You Die?
What if the thing you thought would break you is actually building you? Life can feel heavy. Marriage. Finances. Work. Purpose. Temptation. Failure. The uncertainty of what comes next. And in the middle of it all, we can become so focused on the weight we're carrying that we forget one simple...
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Under the weight: Stop trying to carry it all
What if the weight you're carrying isn't meant to be lifted all at once? In the gym, there's a reason we train in sets and reps. If you tried to lift the total weight of an entire workout in one rep, it would crush you. Life works the same way. The pressure of your finances. Your marriage. Your...
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God Isn't Late: Trusting His Timing Over Yours
What if God isn't late—you're just too attached to your timeline? As men, we like having a plan. We want to know where we're going, how we're going to get there, and when it's going to happen. But following Jesus requires something much harder than making a plan: surrendering it. Psalm 69:13…
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The Power and Peace Every Man Is Searching For
Every man wants power. Every man wants peace. But too often, we search for both in the wrong places. We chase success, money, status, strength, recognition, and control—believing that if we can accumulate enough, accomplish enough, or become enough, we'll finally feel powerful and at peace. But…
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Is it worth it? The Path of a Disciple
Why should I eat healthy and workout? Why should I take time out of my day to read and pray? Why should I take time for my wife and kids when I don't feel respected or appreciated? Is it really worth it to walk the path of a Disciple? In this episode Nilan tackles these questions and how to...
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Not willing to be real with God, yet expecting him to be real with you...
What if the reason you're struggling to hear God isn't because He's silent—but because you're still hiding? In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Podcast, we talk about something many Christian men wrestle with: wanting direction from God while struggling to have an honest conversation with...
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From Belief to Action: Living a Testimony
In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Podcast, I share a struggle I've wrestled with for a long time: not knowing how to tell my testimony. For years, I believed God was working in my life, but I couldn't clearly explain what He was doing. It wasn't until someone asked me a simple...
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The Commitment Test: Are You Truly Trusting God?
In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Podcast, I share a personal battle I had this morning—questioning what God is doing in my life and wondering why it can feel like the same struggles keep repeating. While reading Psalm 37:1-8, verse 5 stopped me: "Commit your way to the Lord; trust in...
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When Surrender Changes the Outcome: Trusting God With What You Truly Want
Your need to control the outcome may be the very thing keeping you from the outcome God intends for you. In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Podcast, Nilan Lansing shares how surrender — not striving — is the path to the life you truly desire. Through personal stories about dating,...
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When a Man Finally Knows What He Wants
Faith and hope aren't abstract ideas for men who want to live boldly — they're the backbone of real strength. Most men move through life driven by fear, not because they're weak, but because they've never been taught what to hope for or how to name what they truly want. This episode digs into…
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Bearing the Flame: A Call to Christian Men
In this episode of the Surrendered Strength Podcast, I sit down with Jordan and Austin, the founders of Bearing the Flame, to talk about their mission of calling men to live with courage, conviction, and purpose in Christ. We dive into the heart behind Bearing the Flame, why authentic brotherhood...
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Overcomplicating Faith & Fitness
Simplify Your Fitness and Faith Journey | Focus on the Basics In this video, we explore how overcomplicating fitness and faith can hold us back. Discover why sticking to fundamental principles—exercise and nutrition for fitness, prayer and the Bible for faith—can transform your life. Get back to...
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Living Fully In Christ, Beyond Career and Circumstance (3 Questions)
Living Fully in Christ: Finding True Purpose Beyond Your Career Discover how to embrace a life centered in Christ that transcends your job title and earthly achievements. This video explores practical steps to living with spiritual fulfillment and joy, no matter your circumstances.
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Building Spiritual Strength by Supplementing your Faith
Why Faith Is Essential Before Everything Else | Avoid Life's Chaos. In this video, we explore how supplementing your faith starts with having faith itself. Understand the role faith plays in preventing distractions and creating harmony in your daily life. Click: Strong Disciple's Brotherhood
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Seeking God's Kingdom... What does it actually look like?
As Christians we are called to 'seek first the kingdom of God.' What does that look like? What does that feel like? In this episode I discuss my prayer life and a response I recently got for these questions. Dive in, brother!
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Disciplined or Punished by God?
Ever feel like God has been punishing you? I have had days, months, years when it felt as though God was punishing me. But it wasn't punishment. It was discipline. The difference is the outcome. With discipline there is learning and growth. Punish is just pain projected from others. God will...
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Do you want to be healed?
Jesus asked the paralyzed man, "Do you want to be healed?" Seems odd. Yet there is a powerful truth to the question. If you trully want to be healed then you will be a new creation. As a new creation your old way of life will no longer support you. Do you want to be healed? Are you ready for your...
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Strong Body, Strong Faith: Why You Can't Separate the Two
This week we've been hitting one core truth over and over: You were never meant to separate your faith from your physical life. Too many men treat their faith like it's something that happens on Sunday… and their body like it doesn't matter at all. But that's not how we're built. God designed you...
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The Strongest Men are Surrendered
Until you tap into God's strength... Only then will you be the strongest version of who God created you to be.
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Communicating with God: Hearing His voice in a noisy world
There was a season where I kept asking God for direction… but all I heard was silence. Turns out, the problem wasn't that God wasn't speaking. It was that I wasn't listening. This new episode dives into the noise, the barriers, and the breakthroughs of communicating with God — and how you can…
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Why you STILL need motivation...
There are three reasons why you still need motivation. If you have been struggling to find the motivation to do the little things, its time to kill that need. You don't need motivation you need what will discuss in today's episode. #christianmen #motivation #discipline
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Making Every Moment Count for the Gospel Message
We all go through trials and seasons in life. Are you using ALL trials and seasons as an opportunity to advance the Gospel or just the "good" days? #menoffaith #christianmen #faithandfitness
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The Decision You Will Not Regret.
Why Following Jesus Is the Best Choice for Your Life Surrendering to Jesus might not fix all your problems, including your marriage, but it's a step toward true peace and personal growth. In this episode, we talk about how following Jesus brings hope, healing, and a life you can truly depend on....
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Contracts with Jesus
Contracts with Jesus Many Christians fall into the trap of creating unwritten "contracts" with God—doing good works while expecting blessings in return. This transactional mindset leads to disappointment and resentment when our expectations aren't met. The Problem: We serve our spouses, give to…
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Anger, Control, and Faith
Episode Overview: In this conversation, from members of the Strong Disciples Program explore the complex relationship between anger, control, and Christian faith, revealing vulnerable insights about their struggles at home versus work. Featured Topics: The Root of Anger Why lack of control…
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As I walked out of the county jail
Walking out of the county jail that morning felt like looking in a mirror. The physical doors opened, but the truth was harder to face—I had been living in a personal jail cell long before that moment. God was calling me out. In that moment, I did the only thing I knew to do: I took a step. A…
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Shift Your Focus, Change Your Direction
In this podcast episode, Nilan discussed the importance of spirit-led leadership and the impact of focus on one's direction in life. He explored the differences between flesh-focused and spirit-focused leadership, highlighting that spirit-led leadership involves surrendering control, serving...
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Turning Faith Into Action for First Responders
In this episode, Daniel Defenbaugh—founder of the 1042 Project—shares his journey from a 14‑year law enforcement career to launching a faith‑driven organization supporting first responders across Iowa. After a life‑changing encounter with God in 2020, Daniel built the 1042 Project around three...
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From Self-Leadership to Serving Others
Today we're exploring leadership and identity in Christ. Leadership Starts With You: Leadership begins with self-leadership. How you see yourself determines how you lead. People follow what they see, not just what you hear. Know Your Identity: You're made in God's image—a son of God. He's…
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Your Vision or Your Dimise
Most men have no vision for their future. They simply go through life being tossed and turned to go and do as the world tells him. You don't want this. You want direcction, you want a growth, you want forward progress. You Need a Vision. Without a vision you cannot go anywhere. You will remain...
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Choosing Life or Death... Daily
We have been given the freedom to choose how we live. Within that freedom we get to choose practices and habits that increase or decrease our value of life. The foods we eat, the activities we do, even the thoughts we think. We are constantly choosing to live or die. Which choice will you make...
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The Christmas Invasion
The Christmas story you have been told may not be the entire story. Yes, it's still about Jesus coming to save us. The birth of Jesus was more than the surface is showing. It was an invasion of the Light in a dark and fallen world. There is only one reason for an invasion. FREEDOM. Christ came to...
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When you're losing everything, hold on to this...
A life of comfort is not what God intends for you. If you are living in comfort, you may have lost your life already. God calls you to remain steadfast in Him. Trusting in Him and leaning not on your own understanding. When it feels like you are losing everything. Hold on to faith. It's the only...
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Contract or Covenant: How are you living?
The world will tell you to live life as a contract. It's give and receive. No receiving = no giving. If someone doesn't meet your expectations, run! But God shows us a different way to live. God didn't create contracts, he created covenants. Learn the difference and why it matters in this episode.
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Heart Attack & Transplant to Hope: Guest John Stewart Hill
Have you ever felt like your life has been meaningless? Questioned why God even put on this earth in the first place? My guest, John Stewart Hill, was struggling with these same questions. Then he found himself in the hospital praying God would take his life. But God had a different plan and John...
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Removing my Mask and Revealing Truth
Most men are hiding. Hiding behind a mask of their past mistakes. I have been doing the same. Though, I have been open about a lot of my past mistakes. There is one I have never shared publicly. It's time to remove the mask, reveal the truth and be fully known. This requires me to stop hiding...
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No Truth without Discipline
God created life with order, not chaos. The enemy wants your life to be chaos. When you are undisciplined your life is chaos. Life is already challenging enough why cause it to be even more challenging by not being disciplined? What are you willing to do to bring order and discipline to your…
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You've become a Pharisee not a Disciple
For those who have been a Christian for some time it is easy to get sucked into the Pharisee trap. When you first became a Christian, you were grateful for the redemption of your soul and freedom from your sins. Over time though you have forgotten your past. Blocked it out completely, perhaps.…
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Which Spirit is Leading you?
It's easy to get distracted and led astray. There is a way to know when you are being led astray. Check your fruit!!! Which fruit is being produced in your life? Good fruit or bad fruit? Ready for good fruit in your life? Connect on Instagram at Surrendered.Strength #Men #Faith #Christian…
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Forget about "Them!"
They did this... They did that... They are doing this... WHO CARES??? What are you doing? As men we can easily get caught up in the challenges and struggles of this world. Especially when it comes to relationships. You can start to blame, accuse and fall into the victim trap easily if you are not...
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When you want to stone them!
You have experienced hurt and pain. Someone wounded you in a way that you didn't even know was possible. And you wanted to repay their evil for evil. You wanted them to feel the pain and hurt you felt. You wanted to stone them! But vengeance isn't ours to give. God called you to love them who…
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You're NOT failing, you just think you are...
Each week, each day you have moments and thoughts where you think, "I just can't it right or figured out." You start to expereince negative thoughts which only create more negative and intrusive thoughts. If not kept in check you will find yourself have thoughts that seem unreasonable and...
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When Life is Buring You... Remember This!
This past week was a challenging week for me. It seemed as though I couldn't get anything right. I was frustrated, angry, exhausted, and felt helpless at times. Looking back I realized that the challenges I was facing weren't the real challenges. I know every day will have its challenges and...
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The Call into something Greater...
You know the feeling. An unsettling feeling in your heart, the faint whisper, calling you out. "You were made for more." It's not a condemning feeling or voice. It's convicting. It's God calling you into your purpose. Some will bury it with sports, porn, alcohol, drugs or a combination of all…
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You're living from Fear!
You have been living from a spirit of fear, doubt and shame. Why? This is not the Holy Spirit which God has given you. God gave you a spirit of Power, Love and Self Control. Do you feel your life anything but powerful, filled with love and you have any self control? This isn't the life you want....
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You're living from Fear!
You have been living from a spirit of fear, doubt and shame. Why? This is not the Holy Spirit which God has given you. God gave you a spirit of Power, Love and Self Control. Do you feel your life anything but powerful, filled with love and you have any self control? This isn't the life you want....
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Fatal is not Final
With God Fatal is not final. The end is only a beginning. Your plan falling apart is God's plan coming together Just because your plan is going as planned doesn't mean your life isn't going as planned. Marriage, relationships, business, health, life… God's plan is better and will not be thwarted.…
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Stop Suffering, Find Joy 3 Steps
This has been my experience…The Bible talks about joy, peace and being patient in suffering. This sounds great except you won't find joy, peace or patience UNTIL... You surrender your pain and suffering to Jesus. Fight against it through communion with God. Separate yourself from the pain and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
You have accepted Jesus as your Lord, now what? As men of Christ we are called to live to a higher standard which God has given us through His word, the Bible. The Mission: Teach men of God how to live in this world while honoring and glorifying God. The Vision: All men will use their skills and abilities to honor and glorify God as living sacrifices. "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies bas a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." (Romans 12:1-2)
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Nilan Lansing
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You have accepted Jesus as your Lord, now what? As men of Christ we are called to live to a higher standard which God has given us through His word, the Bible. The Mission: Teach men of God how to live in this world while honoring and glorifying God. The Vision: All men will use their skills and...
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