In this series we take a different twist, using a little bit of humor in short vignettes. They were fun to make, and hopefully thought provoking to listen to. Enjoy, and be challenged!
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives. Then, let’s get to work! Day 1: Gal 6:10, Prov 3:30.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives. Then, let’s get to work! Day 2: Matt 25:34-40.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives. Then, let’s get to work! Day 3: Eph 5:16.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 4: 1 Peter 2:12. It sure is easy to think that there’s a secret formula for encouraging others spiritually. But as Jason learn’s there’s only one way to put the ball through the goal posts. And as for Mark, will he tune out enough to tune into the REAL game?
Day 5: Galatians 6:8. There’s seemingly a million things to be angry at or pre-occupied with. Here’s an idea: Wipe them clean! And replace them with actions that will make a long term difference.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 6: Acts 17:16-34. We never know when an opportunity will arise. Are we ready? Paul was on Mars Hill, and as a result of being prepared, he saw and seized the opportunity. How about looking for and jumping on an opportunity this week. Just like a hunk of juicy meat. Either that, or get grilled!
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 7: Life in the fast lane can be exciting and offer many rewards. After all, being a MAN means being successful, right? And then there’s fellas like Mark who call. (Or, is it really God calling?) The only way to know is to put Matt 6:33 into practice.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 8: Ever want to just leave it all behind? Well, if you travel far enough south, you might catch Jason and Mark livin’ the dream on a beach overlooking crystal blue waters. What a great place to contemplate the meaning of Galatians 6:2 and 1 Peter 3:15. Or, is it? A little rest and relaxation every once in a while isn’t a bad thing. Running from our responsibilities is. Bearing burdens and making defenses means running to the battle, not from it. Ready to bear and defend?
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 9: Times are tough. It’s hard to be generous, right? 1 John 3:17 has something to say about how we use our posessions. The spirit in Christians is a spirit of generosity. Ready, aim, fire!
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 10: Doing LIFE together. THAT’S what Christianity is ALL about! Or, if abused, is that just hedonism in disguise? Solomon, knew a thing or two about doing life and gives us something to think about in Ecclesiastes 2:1-5. Living life in a way that moves the gospel IS what it’s all about.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 11: The latest Christianeze video, prayer, book or pod… if I just had ONE MORE tool, THEN I’d be able to really evangelize. Right? I smell a rat. Can it be as simple as Colossians 4:5 and 2 Cor 4:13.? It can, and with Christ in us, we’re up to it!
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 12: When it comes to praying, there just isn’t any way around it. But then again - should there be? Mark fills the letter of the law (kind of), but misses the point. 1 Thess 5:17, Eph 6:18.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 13: Some extra cash made it your way recently? How are those barns? Needing some bigger ones? Matt 6:19-20 Romans 10:15
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 15 - Giving to God so that we can save money with Caesar. Hmm, a little backwards? 2 Cor. 8:12-5 gets to the heart of giving. In the end, those who didn’t reap in abundance had no lack, while those who did, had no excess. Is it too taxing of a proposition to give for the sake of…giving to the Lord and meeting someone else’s spiritual or physical need?
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 16 - Can God’s power overcome our timidity and diversonary tactics? Of course! 2 Tim 1:7. IF, we choose it… Eph 6:10. It’s from Him, and not of ourselves 2 Cor 4:7.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 17 - Skeletons. 2 Peter 1:1-11.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 18 - Sometimes finding our neighbor is more simple than we make it. Luke 10:29-36
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 19 - It’s tempting to confuse ego boost with our desire to attract people to Christ. Consider who God has called and why. 1 Cor 1:26-29.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 20 - Being ready to make a defense is something worth carving out time for. You could say 2 Timothy 2:15 isn’t trivial, but it IS a game of final Jeopardy.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 21 - Crises all around us. Pandemic, inflation, cultural wars, political shenanigans, not to mention what COULD happen! As soon as we prepare for those things, THEN we’ll be ready to help others… right? Question: If not now, when? Matt 25:34-40.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 22 - Some great memories in those old workout pants, huh? They can only be stretched and patched so much. Time for some skins that can handle the work. Dont you think? Matt 5:14-17.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 23 - Just about any tool can be used for good. It’s when we want to make a good showing in order to be accepted where things go awry… 1 Thess 4:11-12, Gal 6:12.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 24 - An easier way to achieve a desired result… and we’re willing to pay for it. It’s called capitalism, and it has produced millions of products and services that make our lives easier and incentivise hard work. At the same time, where does this concept fit in the church? Are there shortcuts to achieving Christ’s character? Is the church a means to a paycheck? There’s definitely an App for that. Matt 21:13.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 25 -Fishing? I tried that once, with a co-worker. They key is practice and persistence. Hebrews 10:36
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 26 - Our time is so valuable, we have to use it WISELY. Wasting time on poor soil? Luke 8:4-15
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 27 - How much is the right amount to lay on the table? Depends on what you’re trying to win. Matt 16:25.
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and motives.
Day 28 - Giving thanks for all things. It is a spiritual exercise that turns our minds from the negative of the situation at hand, to one that is prepared to take the next step with the right attitude and glorify God in the process. 1 Thess 5:18
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and
Day 29 - Our relationship with Christ is for the long haul. It’s no wonder it’s compared to marriage. Speaking of which, aren’t most of those challenges (in either relationship) a bit petty when viewed through a larger lens?. Mark 10:8-9
The 30 Day “Don’t Be a Loser” Challenge embodies the true spirit of Inner Man Radio: Tongue in cheek humor helping us step back for a moment and purposely think about our actions and attitudes.
Challenge Day 30: Admitting we’re wrong. When in Christ and we do something we shouldn’t - it’s often a matter of where we’re focusing our attention. The difference isn’t positive mental attitude. The difference is focusing on Christ and His character. If we do that, we don’t have to worry about reputation. Christ has our back. Matt 21:28-31, 2 Cor 3:18.