In Episode 36 of The Lions for Christ Podcast, we go straight to the heart of the gospel and the mission every believer is called to live out: bringing people to Jesus Christ. This is a motivating, celebratory episode designed to strengthen your confidence in sharing your faith, clarify what the Bible teaches about salvation, and challenge every listener to respond with bold obedience instead of delay.

We begin by laying out the biblical foundation for evangelism. You’ll learn what it means to be a witness and a disciple-maker, not a debater or a salesman. The gospel is not a self-help message and it’s not an invitation to join a religious club. It is the announcement that Jesus Christ is Lord, that He died for sinners, rose from the dead, and offers forgiveness and new life to anyone who will repent and believe. You’ll be reminded that you don’t change hearts, the Holy Spirit does, but God still uses faithful men and women to speak truth, pray with courage, and live in a way that makes the message believable.

Then we bring clarity to one of the most misunderstood truths in modern Christianity: we are saved by grace through faith. Salvation is not earned by church attendance, good behavior, or religious performance. It is a gift purchased by the cross and proven by the resurrection. But real faith is not passive, private, or hidden. Real faith responds to Jesus as Lord. It turns from sin, confesses Christ, and moves forward in obedience. This episode draws a hard line between a comfortable claim of belief and a living faith that actually follows Jesus.

From there, we address the urgency and importance of baptism, not “someday,” not “when I feel ready,” but now. Baptism is not a side issue and it’s not a spiritual accessory. It is a commanded act of obedience and a public confession that you belong to Christ. It marks the beginning of a life of discipleship and declares that your old life is dead and you are raised to walk in newness of life. This episode challenges the mindset that treats baptism as optional or postponable, and it calls listeners to stop negotiating with obedience.

We also confront the common excuses that keep people from being baptized: fear, embarrassment, procrastination, pride, confusion, and the belief that they must “get their life together first.” Scripture doesn’t call you to delay until you feel worthy, it calls you to obey because Jesus is worthy. If God is convicting you, that is mercy. If He is calling you, that is grace. This episode invites you to respond while your heart is soft and your conviction is fresh.

Finally, we turn outward with purpose. Listeners are invited to share their testimony, the moment they knew God was working in their life, and what moved them from hesitation to obedience. Your story may be the very thing God uses to awaken courage in someone else. We also encourage you to connect with the ministry for resources, support, and discipleship at thelionsforchrist.com, follow along on social media for continued encouragement, and prayerfully support the mission through donations as we continue building gospel-driven resources that strengthen men, restore families, and advance the Kingdom.

This episode is a call to bold faith, public obedience, and real discipleship.

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To Judge or Not to Judge: Confronting Sin Without Hypocrisy (Episode 35) is a bold, Scripture-grounded episode that tackles one of the most misused phrases in modern Christianity: “Don’t judge me.” In a culture that demands tolerance but rejects accountability, this message restores biblical clarity by showing that Jesus never forbade discernment or correction. He condemned hypocrisy, pride, and self-righteous condemnation. This episode draws a clear line between sinful judgment that exalts the self and righteous discernment that obeys God, protects the Church, and rescues the drifting believer.

At the heart of the episode is a sobering truth: Christians are called to confront sin, but we must be prepared for our own lives to be examined when we do. The listener is challenged to understand that confrontation is not a performance or a power move, it is a rescue mission. Before a believer approaches a brother or sister who is drifting into sin, the first step is not confrontation, it is self-examination. This episode emphasizes the order Jesus taught: remove the plank first, then help with the speck. When believers confront sin while protecting secret compromise, they hand the sinner a weapon to deflect the truth and attack credibility. But when a believer confronts from a life that is repentant, accountable, and walking in the light, their words carry weight, their tone carries love, and their correction can actually restore.

Using the teachings and parables of Jesus, the episode exposes the danger of Pharisaical religion, where standards exist but humility does not. The Pharisee and the tax collector reveals how a man can appear righteous and still be spiritually blind, while the “speck and plank” teaching provides the biblical framework for correction that heals rather than humiliates. The Shepherd seeking the lost sheep becomes the model for how believers should pursue the wandering: not to shame them, but to bring them back. The prodigal son becomes a picture of how mercy and repentance work together, proving that God’s love does not excuse sin but restores the repentant.

The episode then anchors the call to confrontation in the practical wisdom of the apostles. Paul’s pattern of restoration, gentleness, and self-watchfulness is emphasized, alongside his refusal to tolerate open rebellion that poisons the church. The listener is taught to distinguish between a stumble and defiance, weakness and rebellion, repentance and entitlement, because biblical love does not pretend every situation is the same. John’s teachings reinforce that walking in the light is not optional for anyone who claims Christ, and that ongoing confession and obedience protect a believer from self-deception. Peter’s warnings about holiness, sobriety, and accountability remind the listener that sin is never “private” and that God takes the purity of His people seriously. James sharpens the edge by showing that true faith doesn’t just talk about truth, it submits to it, and that restoring someone who has wandered is not “judgmental,” it’s love with backbone. Hebrews adds urgency by warning that sin hardens through deceit and that believers are commanded to exhort one another before the drift becomes a hardened lifestyle.

This episode also equips listeners for the real-world pushback that comes with confrontation. It addresses what to do when a sinner responds with deflection and accusation, trying to turn the tables by saying, “What about your sin?” Instead of responding with anger or retreat, believers are taught to stand calmly in truth, openly acknowledging they live under the same Word and have repented where necessary, while still refusing to compromise on the call to repentance. The episode frames this as a matter of credible testimony: not sinless perfection, but clean repentance, humble integrity, and spiritual authority under control.

To Judge or Not to Judge: Confronting Sin Without Hypocrisy calls men to become the kind of leaders the Church desperately needs right now: men who tell the truth without arrogance, repent without excuses, confront without cruelty, and restore without compromise. It challenges the listener to stop using silence as a disguise for fear, stop using truth as a weapon for pride, and start living in the light so they can rescue others with credibility. The episode closes with a strong call to action, pushing listeners to make one real move that day: examine their own life, repent quickly, seek accountability, and have the necessary conversation with courage and love.

For ongoing encouragement, biblical resources, and a brotherhood committed to strength and holiness, listeners are directed to thelionsforchrist.com and to follow The Lions for Christ on social media, reinforcing the mission: Strength Redeemed. Purpose Restored.

In Episode 34 of The Lions for Christ, Pastor Noel delivers a direct, biblical, and practical charge to Christian men: discernment is not optional, and it is not reserved for “advanced believers.” It is a survival skill for any man who intends to lead his home, guard his faith, and finish strong. In an age overflowing with voices, opinions, spiritual-sounding content, and cultural pressure, this episode trains men to recognize what is true, reject what is counterfeit, and stop allowing the world to disciple them by default.

This episode begins by defining discernment clearly and correcting common counterfeits. Discernment is not cynicism, paranoia, or a suspicious personality. It is not intellectual pride and it is not harshness masquerading as wisdom. Biblical discernment is spiritual perception anchored in Scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit, and proven through obedience. Pastor Noel explains that the enemy rarely attacks with obvious darkness. He most often uses subtle error, emotional manipulation, and half-truths that appear compassionate or “enlightened” while slowly weakening holiness, conviction, and spiritual clarity.

From there, Episode 34 confronts why discernment is so rare in modern Christianity. Pastor Noel exposes the cultural machinery that dulls discernment: constant noise, instant reactions, algorithm-driven theology, and a comfort-centered faith that avoids hard truth. He warns that many men are not being discipled by Scripture, but by entertainment, headlines, social media outrage, and popular ideologies that borrow Christian language while quietly redefining it. The episode calls men back to their biblical responsibility as spiritual gatekeepers, reminding listeners that leadership requires clarity, and clarity requires a love for truth greater than a love for approval.

In the heart of the episode, Pastor Noel lays out a biblical way to test what you hear without falling into fear or spiritual arrogance. He teaches men to bring every message into the light of Scripture and measure it against the unchanging character of God and the true gospel of Jesus Christ. The episode emphasizes that counterfeit teaching often sounds hopeful while shifting the center away from Christ and away from repentance. It teaches men to watch the long-term fruit produced by a teaching, because hype and crowds are not proof of truth. Discernment is revealed over time through doctrine, character, humility, holiness, and obedience. Pastor Noel also addresses the importance of wise counsel, warning that isolation makes men easy to deceive, and that humility is demonstrated through a willingness to be corrected.

Finally, Episode 34 becomes intensely practical by showing men how discernment is trained like a skill. Pastor Noel explains that spiritual clarity grows through daily Scripture intake, consistent prayer for wisdom, and the discipline of refusing urgency and emotional hijacking. He highlights a truth many avoid: disobedience dulls spiritual senses, while obedience strengthens them. The episode challenges men to guard their mental and spiritual inputs, to stop feeding their minds with what weakens conviction, and to adopt the posture of the Bereans who eagerly listened but still tested everything by the Word of God.

Episode 34 is a wake-up call and a tool kit. It is built for men who are tired of spiritual fog, tired of confusion, and tired of being pushed around by whatever is trending. This episode will strengthen your convictions, sharpen your judgment, and restore your confidence to lead with truth and courage.

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In Episode 33 of The Lions for Christ, Pastor Noel confronts one of the most overlooked threats to Christian men today: modern idolatry. Most people think idols are ancient statues and pagan temples, but Scripture exposes something far more personal and far more dangerous. An idol is anything that takes the place of God in your heart, your mind, your priorities, and your obedience. It is anything you trust, fear, chase, defend, or serve more than Christ. And in a culture designed to distract, seduce, and weaken men, idols have become socially acceptable, digitally convenient, and spiritually lethal.

This episode breaks down what idolatry really is according to the Bible, why God treats it as spiritual treason, and how idols quietly build altars in the daily routines of “normal life.” You will learn how to identify what you worship by what you sacrifice for, what you run to under pressure, what you refuse to let go of, and what you are willing to compromise to keep. Because idols always demand more, and they always deliver less. They promise peace but produce anxiety. They promise identity but produce confusion. They promise comfort but produce weakness. They promise pleasure but produce shame.

Pastor Noel also exposes several of the most common modern idols targeting men right now: money and security, success and status, pornography and lust, comfort and convenience, approval and image, entertainment and escapism, and the idol of self. But the episode goes deeper into a major idol that is destroying Christian clarity in the public square: politics and ideology. You will hear a direct warning about what happens when politicians and their supporters claim Christianity while aligning with liberal progressive ideology that undermines biblical morals and spreads non-Christian propaganda. This is not merely “a difference of opinion.” When a man reshapes biblical truth to fit cultural narratives, excuses sin in the name of compassion, and votes to normalize what God calls sin, he is not being led by Scripture. He is being led by the world. The result is compromised witness, weakened discipleship, and families slowly discipled by media, institutions, and slogans instead of the Word of God.

This episode draws a hard line between biblical compassion and cultural compromise, showing men how to stand for truth without becoming hateful, how to pursue justice without abandoning righteousness, and how to engage the world without bowing to it. Scripture is clear: you can participate in civic life without worshiping it, but you cannot serve two masters. A ballot is a tool, not a savior. The central call of this episode is simple and urgent: Your King is not on a ballot. Your King is on a throne.

Finally, Pastor Noel gives practical, actionable steps for tearing down idols and restoring true worship. You’ll learn how to name idols honestly, repent without excuses, cut off the fuel source, rebuild spiritual discipline, and enthrone Christ in your home through daily obedience. If you feel spiritually dull, easily distracted, constantly tempted, or compromised in conviction, this episode is a wake-up call and a battle plan. God is not calling you to manage idols, balance idols, or tolerate idols. He is calling you to destroy them and return to wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ.

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In this episode of The Lions for Christ, Pastor Noel delivers a direct, Scripture-grounded message on the importance of creating and maintaining Christian friendships—especially for men who are called to lead their homes, guard their minds, and stand firm in faith. In a culture that trains men to isolate, distract, and drift, this episode exposes a hard truth: spiritual strength does not remain strong by accident, and godly brotherhood does not survive by neglect.

Using the apostle Paul’s ministry relationships as a biblical blueprint for Christian brotherhood, this teaching shows how friendships rooted in Christ are not merely social connections, but strategic spiritual support. Paul did not operate as a lone ranger. He lived and served with faithful companions—brothers who encouraged him, endured hardship with him, helped carry the burden of ministry, and remained loyal in pressure. This episode highlights how Paul’s partnerships demonstrate that Christian friendships are vital for perseverance, holiness, and long-term effectiveness.

A central focus of this episode is the powerful story of John Mark, who broke trust early by leaving the first missionary journey with Paul and Barnabas. The episode unpacks why that departure mattered, how it created real tension between Paul and Barnabas, and what it teaches men about reliability, responsibility, and ministry under pressure. More importantly, it shows how God can restore what failure damaged. Later in Paul’s life, he repairs that relationship and asks for Mark to come to him, affirming that Mark had matured and become “useful” for ministry. That restored bond becomes a clear model for how Christian men handle conflict: with truth, discernment, repentance, growth, and the willingness to rebuild trust over time.

This episode also confronts the danger of isolation and the rise of counterfeit brotherhood—relationships that appear supportive but quietly weaken a man’s convictions through compromise, lust, pride, anger, and spiritual apathy. Instead, Pastor Noel calls men to build intentional Christian friendships marked by prayer, Scripture, accountability, correction, loyalty, and mission. If you want strong homes, you need strong men—and if you want strong men, you need strong brotherhood.

If you are serious about spiritual growth, leadership, purity, and endurance, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting for brotherhood to appear and start building it deliberately. You will be equipped with a biblical perspective on Christian friendship, practical clarity on what godly accountability looks like, and a firm call to take action now—not someday.

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In Episode 31 of The Lions for Christ Podcast – “When the World Shames Marriage: Standing Strong for God’s Design” Pastor Noel tackles a growing modern trend: younger generations being told that marriage is a trap, children are a burden, and family will ruin their lives. From viral influencers to comment-section mobs, the message is loud and constant—“Don’t get married. Don’t have kids. Don’t commit.” In this serious and timely conversation, we expose those lies and hold them up against the unshakable truth of God’s Word.

Pastor Noel walks through real-life examples of celebrities and young couples who have been mocked, criticized, or written off simply for getting engaged, choosing motherhood, or prioritizing family life. From the online backlash against young engagements to the shaming of new mothers and stay-at-home wives, this episode shows how the culture has begun to treat God’s good gifts—marriage and children—as something to fear, avoid, or ridicule. We name the trend for what it is: a spiritual attack on covenant, faithfulness, and the next generation.

Anchored in key Scriptures like Genesis 1–2, Psalm 127–128, Ephesians 5, 1 Corinthians 7, Hebrews 13:4, and Jesus’ words in Matthew 5, this episode lays out a clear, biblical vision: marriage is honorable, singleness for the Lord is honorable, and children are a blessing—not a career mistake. Pastor Noel speaks directly to men and women who feel pressured by the world’s narrative, calling them to reject shame, embrace God’s design, and build families and futures grounded in Christ, not in fear.

You’ll learn how to respond when marriage, motherhood, and fatherhood are mocked; how to speak truth without becoming bitter; and how to build a counterculture of faithfulness in your home and church. Whether you are single, engaged, newly married, a parent, or a mentor, this episode will challenge you to stand firm and live unashamed of God’s calling on your life.

If this message strengthens you, share it with a young person or couple who’s wrestling with these pressures, and make sure to visit thelionsforchrist.com for articles, resources, and ways to support the mission. Stay connected with The Lions for Christ on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as we continue to call men and families to Strength Redeemed. Purpose Restored.

“Where Are the Men? Closing the Gender Gap in the Church” is a hard-hitting, hope-filled episode of The Lions for Christ Podcast that goes straight at one of the most uncomfortable realities in the modern church: the absence and passivity of men. Pastor Noel exposes the pattern we see in congregations across the country—more women than men, more moms than dads, more wives worshiping alone while husbands stay home, stay at work, or stay disengaged—and then digs into the deeper reasons behind it. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 16:13–14, Titus 2, and Joshua 24:15, this episode unpacks why so many men drift from church, how fatherlessness, shame, exhaustion, and cultural confusion about masculinity contribute to the problem, and what it costs families, children, and future generations when men abandon the front lines of faith.

This is not a woman-bashing rant or a pity party for men. It is a wake-up call and a roadmap. Pastor Noel speaks directly to husbands, fathers, single men, and young men, showing them that they are not beyond God’s reach and that in Christ their past does not have to define their future. He lays out clear next steps: how a man can take one step toward God, one step toward his family, and one step back toward the local church—today, not someday. He also challenges pastors and church leaders to stop accepting passive men as normal and to rebuild ministry around a Titus 2 model that calls men into real discipleship, real responsibility, and real mission.

If you are a man who feels stuck, ashamed, or spiritually asleep, or a woman who is weary from carrying the load alone, this episode will confront you, encourage you, and point you back to the cross and to God’s design for the home and the church. Listen in, then visit TheLionsForChrist.com for more resources to strengthen you as a man of God, and connect with The Lions for Christ on social media to share this message with other men who need a clear, biblical call to stand firm, act like men, be strong, and let everything they do be done in love.