In Episode 11 of the Men Above Reproach podcast, we did a mid-year update on our yearlong Scripture Memory challenge. We also talk a little about electives, and we tease our July challenge (which will be a great one!). Hopefully you laugh a bit and are encouraged a lot to be a man above reproach!

What we're memorizing:
Levi – Psalm 143
Ty – Psalm 1
Grant – Philippians 2:1–18

📩 Want to reach out to us or have a question you want us to answer? Email us at MenAboveReproach@gmail.com

In this powerful episode, we’re joined by special guest Kurt Earl to talk about spiritual disciplines: how they help shape Christian men, how they shift through each decade of life, and what pitfalls to avoid along the way.

With his wife currently battling terminal brain cancer, Kurt brings a deeply personal and faith-filled perspective on what it means to pursue God in the middle of life’s storms.

• What spiritual disciplines look like for men of God
• How habits of faith evolve over time
• Pitfalls and struggles men face in their spiritual lives
• Living out faith when life gets overwhelming

This conversation will encourage, challenge, and inspire you to become a man of greater spiritual maturity.

📩 Contact us at: MenAboveReproach@gmail.com

In this episode we talk about the ever important but somewhat daunting topic of PURITY. Hear how we did on our 90-day Purity Challenge, what things we learned along the way, and how we grew in our faith.

We hope that this conversation encourages you and spurs you on to pursue purity!

If you want to try out the Ever Accountable software to help in your fight for purity, here you go:
https://everaccountable.com/?linkId=lp_996873&sourceId=men-above-reproach&tenantId=everaccountable

If you want to contact us, here's our email:
MenAboveReproach@gmail.com

In this episode, we unpack our March challenge: doing 2 workouts every single day for the entire month! 💪 From early morning lifts to late-night stretching sessions, this physical challenge pushed us to grow in discipline, endurance, and consistency—all rooted in our identity as Christian men.

We share the highs, the struggles, the surprising takeaways, and how physical fitness connects to our spiritual walk. Whether you're looking for motivation to train your body or strengthen your faith, this episode is for you.

• How physical discipline sharpens spiritual discipline
• Lessons learned from 62 workouts in 31 days
• Strategies that kept us going—even when we didn’t feel like it
• Why Christian men should prioritize physical health

📢 Comment below: Would you ever try this challenge? What fitness routines help you stay sharp physically and spiritually?

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Fasting February Recap | 48-Hour Food Fast & Social Media Detox | Men Above Reproach Podcast

In this episode, we break down our experience with Fasting February, where we took on a 48-hour food fast and a month-long social media fast. Tune in as we discuss the spiritual, physical, and mental growth we experienced—along with the struggles, surprises, and key takeaways.

🔥 What We Learned from Fasting:

• How fasting deepened our prayer life and dependence on God

• The unexpected mental clarity and self-discipline benefits

• What we struggled with (hunger hits different at midnight!)

• The impact of disconnecting from social media for a month

💡 Thinking of trying a fast? Here are some tips!

• Have a purpose—use fasting to focus on prayer, scripture, or repentance

• Stay hydrated—drink plenty of water and electrolytes

• Fill the absence of food with spiritual disciplines (prayer, journaling, scripture memorization)

• Expect challenges—but lean into God during moments of weakness

• Ease back into eating—start with simple, nourishing foods

📩 Want our official Fasting Guide PDF with detailed instructions and tips? Email us at MenAboveReproach@gmail.com

📢 Comment below: Have you ever fasted? What was your experience like?

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🎧 Listen on:

• 🎵 Spotify

• 🍏 Apple Podcasts

• ▶️ YouTube

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📅 2025 MEN ABOVE REPROACH CHALLENGES

January Challenge

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• 🔥 Start No Fap/Purity Focus for 90 days

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• 📖 Start whole Bible chapter memory

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March Challenge

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• 💪 Health Elective (7.5 hours sleep, 2x workouts, nutrition tracking)

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May Challenge

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• 🛠️ Open or Elective

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July Challenge

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• ✍️ 8 handwritten letters to 8 different people

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September Challenge

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• 📚 Become a pseudo-expert on a topic and do a book report on it

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November Challenge

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• 📖 Read 30 chapters or 2 books (adult books)

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⚡ Elective Challenges

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• 😴 Average 7.5 hours of sleep for 1 month

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• 🥗 Track what you eat for 2 of 4 weeks, using the 2nd week to improve one aspect of your nutrition

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• 🏋️‍♂️ 2 workouts/day for a month (minimum of 5-min workout)

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• 📵 Social Media Fast for 1 month & 48-hr food fast

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• 🍽️ Invite someone over for dinner that you know but who isn’t a believer

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• ⛪ Invite someone to church with you who doesn’t normally go

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• 💬 1 meal & conversation with a homeless person

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🎙️ In this episode of the Men Above Reproach Podcast, we discuss the 1st month of the 90-day Purity Challenge and how Bible Verse Memorization has helped in our pursuit of purity. We also talk about some of the health electives we did, such as averaging 7.5+ hours of sleep and tracking nutrition.

📅 February Challenge: We're doing the Fasting Elective together:

• 📵 Social Media Fast for 1 month
• 🍽️ 48-hour Food Fast

📖 Notes & Tips if You're New to Fasting:

• It’s not a command in the Bible, but it’s implied by how it's talked about.

🙏 Purpose of Fasting:

1. Prayer
2. Guidance
3. Repentance
4. Overcoming temptation

🛠️ Practical Tips:

Choose how you want to grow spiritually—fill the absence of food with a spiritual discipline:

• 📖 Scripture reading or memory
• 🙏 Prayer
• 📝 Journaling
• 🤝 Serving
• 🧘‍♂️ Quiet time & repentance
• ⚔️ Fighting temptation

📩 If you want the official PDF with detailed instructions and rules, email us at: MenAboveReproach@gmail.com

🎧 Listen on:

• 🎵 Spotify
• 🍏 Apple Podcasts
• ▶️ YouTube

• 🔥 Start No Fap/Purity Focus for 90 days
• 📖 Start whole Bible chapter memory

• 💪 Health Elective (7.5 hours sleep, 2x workouts, nutrition tracking)

• 🛠️ Open or Elective

• ✍️ 8 handwritten letters to 8 different people

• 📚 Become a pseudo-expert on a topic and do a book report on it

• 📖 Read 30 chapters or 2 books (adult books)

• 😴 Average 7.5 hours of sleep for 1 month
• 🥗 Track what you eat for 2 of 4 weeks, using the 2nd week to improve one aspect of your nutrition
• 🏋️‍♂️ 2 workouts/day for a month (minimum of 5-min workout)
• 📵 Social Media Fast for 1 month & 48-hr food fast
• 🍽️ Invite someone over for dinner that you know but who isn’t a believer
• ⛪ Invite someone to church with you who doesn’t normally go
• 💬 1 meal & conversation with a homeless person

In this episode of the Men Above Reproach Podcast, we break down the 2024 results and reveal the 2025 Men Above Reproach Challenges.

If you want the official PDF with detailed instructions and rules, please email us at... MenAboveReproach@gmail.com

We also have a spreadsheet we can share.

2025 MEN ABOVE REPROACH CHALLENGES

January Challenge

• Start No Fap/Purity Focus for 90 days

• Start whole Bible chapter memory

March Challenge

• Health Elective (7.5 hours sleep, 2x workouts, nutrition tracking)

May Challenge

• Open or Elective

July Challenge

• 8 handwritten letters to 8 different people

September Challenge

• Become a pseudo-expert on a topic and do a book report on it

November Challenge

• Read 30 chapters or 2 books (adult books)

Elective Challenges

• Average 7.5 hours of sleep for 1 month

• Track what you eat for 2 of 4 weeks, using the 2nd week to improve one aspect of your nutrition.

• 2 workouts/day for a month (minimum of 5-min workout)• Social Media Fast for 1 month & 48-hr food fast

• Invite someone over for dinner that you know but who isn’t a believer & Invite someone to church with you who doesn’t normally go

• 1 meal & conversation with a homeless person

We discuss the final challenges and electives of 2024, and tease out some 2025 challenges. Join the next episode for details about the winner of the 2024 Men Above Reproach Challenge and to hear the finalized 2025 lineup.

• No social media for a month.
• 36 hours without food.
• Journaling what God has taught.
• Making the world's best meatloaf.
• Earning $500 by doing something outside of your job.
• Sharing the Gospel with someone new.