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The Man in the Pew Show with Phil Mershon

Man in the Pew helps Christians build an unstoppable faith leading to freedom, connection, & kingdom impact. We do this through daily devotionals, weekly interviews, articles, challenges, groups, and other resources. History Man in the Pew started with a simple thought while Phil prayed on the beaches of Florida's Gulf Coast. Where do Christian men turn to find encouragement and inspiration during the week as they face battles at work, at home, and at play? What if there was a show bringing the voices of experts and everyday men into healthy conversations about the real issues all Christian men face? That vision started developing in January 2015 and has slowly formed into what you see now. My prayer in launching this show is that many men will find encouragement, inspiration and tips for becoming more like Christ in the parts of life that aren't usually discussed at church. Pastors may listen to find insights into how to care better for the men in their flock, but this show isn't primarily for pastors. This show is for "everyday" men led by everyday men who have something important to share with fellow believers. Some of these men are book authors and others will be relatively unknown outside their local sphere of influence. All of them have important things to say. Who is Phil Mershon? Phil Mershon is the founder of Man in the Pew, a ministry of Called to Worship. During the week he serves as director of events for Social Media Examiner, where he has served for nearly seven years in part-time and full-time roles. Phil is also a longtime worship leader, a former pastor, a jazz saxophonist, a songwriter, and a sports nut (basketball, football, and tennis). He has been married to Audrey for twenty one years and they have three children.
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Oct 25, 2017

What is the path to recovery after you’ve hit rock bottom?

What do you do after you self-destruct? Will God still accept you? Is there a reason to be hopeful?

Angus Nelson ruined his first marriage and wallowed in the pit of despair for three years. He had to resign from his ministry positions. People asked behind his back what he was going to destroy next.

It seemed pointless to keep trying.

Then he discovered God’s undeserved grace. He realized that the gospel changes you forever and it happens every day.

It can change you too.

Oct 18, 2017

Do you feel like you're drifting apart in your marriage? 

You're not alone. Over 50% of marriages end in divorce and many more are in survival mode. 

It doesn't have to be that way. In fact, that's not how God designed marriage. He created marriage to be a picture of unity and love. He made us to be one flesh.

The problem is that the enemy seeks to divide and conquer us so we will less effective together than we are apart. In God's economy, one plus one equals 3 or more, but Satan seeks to change that math and make it one plus one equals less than one.

What's the state of your marital math? 

In this episode, Dr. Harold Arnold of the Leading You Home podcast talks about several ways we can work to stop drifting apart in our marriages. This is an important message for men and for women.

Oct 11, 2017

When everything around you is falling, what do you know for sure? How do you exercise faith when everything feels uncertain?

God’s word never fails. God fleshes out his truth in our lives through Jesus’ work on the cross and applies it to our everyday circumstances. He has promised that he will never back down from a promise.

"God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?" (Numbers 23:19)

We do well when we remember his faithfulness to us, especially in those seasons when we know we didn’t deserve it.

Dave Curlee is an ordinary guy. He's a college dropout who’s been laid off more than once. Yet, his story is made extraordinary as he rehearses the profound ways God has moved throughout his life.

Dave is a model for us all to follow. He remembers the dates and times when God showed up. He tells those stories to his kids, his friends and now he shares them with us.

By listening to Dave, perhaps you can see your life through a lens of faith and realize that you also have an extraordinary God story (or two or three) to tell.

Oct 4, 2017

Having a vision statement doesn't mean you have vision. What you may be missing is a vision story; a story so clear and compelling everyone knows what to do.

Scott Beebe, founder of Business on Purpose, shows you how to create a vision story in this episode.

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