The Lions For Christ

Episode 32: Brothers in the Battle: Creating and Maintaining Christian Friendships

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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Episode 31: When the World Shames Marriage: Standing Strong for God's Design

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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.

Episode 30: Where are the Men: Closing the Gender Gap in the Church

“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.

Episode 29: Under the Juniper Tree: Depression, Burnout, and the God Who Sees Men

Under the Juniper Tree: Depression, Burnout, and the God Who Sees Men is a raw, Bible-centered episode for Christian men who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and silently struggling with depression, anxiety, and ministry or workplace burnout. Walking through Elijah’s breakdown in 1 Kings 19, the deep cries of Psalms 42–43, and the hope of 2 Corinthians 1, this episode explores Christian mental health from a biblical perspective—not clichés. We talk honestly about men who feel “done,” leaders who are secretly empty, and husbands and fathers who are functioning on the outside but broken on the inside.
You’ll hear how God meets Elijah under the juniper tree, how Scripture gives men permission to lament, and how the “God of all comfort” uses seasons of suffering to shift our trust and equip us to comfort other brothers in their darkest hours. This is a powerful episode for Christian men battling depression, burnout, shame, hidden sin, emotional numbness, and spiritual exhaustion—especially those who feel weak for even admitting it.
If you’re searching for Christian mental health content for men, biblical teaching on depression and anxiety, or a Christ-centered perspective on burnout and recovery, this message is for you. Listen in, share it with a brother who’s gone quiet, and connect with the Faithful Path Community at thelionsforchrist.com for prayer, resources, and brotherhood.

Episode 28: Himbo, Sigma, Golden Retriever: Breaking Free From Modern Male Labels

In this hard-hitting episode of The Lions for Christ Podcast, Pastor Noel takes on modern labels for men—himbo, sigma male, golden retriever boyfriend, black cat boyfriend, trad husband—and exposes how these viral archetypes quietly disciple Christian men away from true biblical manhood. Are you unknowingly living out a meme instead of your God-given identity in Christ?
We’ll unpack what these terms really mean, how they flatten and distort masculinity, and why so many men hide behind them to excuse sin, avoid growth, and protect pride. Then we go back to Scripture to rediscover who God actually calls a man to be: rooted, responsible, relational, and resilient—more than a persona, more than an aesthetic, more than an online label.
If you’re tired of being defined by trends, algorithms, and social media archetypes, this episode will challenge you to lay down the labels and pick up your true identity as a son, servant, soldier, and ambassador of Christ.
Listen in, share this with a brother, and then visit thelionsforchrist.com for resources, prayer, and ways to stand with this ministry as we call men back to bold, uncompromising, biblical manhood.

Episode 27: Faith Without Works is Dead: Saved by Grace Made for Good Works

“Faith Without Works Is Dead: Saved by Grace, Made for Good Works.” In this arresting episode of The Lions for Christ, Pastor Noel cuts through easy-"believism" and cultural Christianity to show how biblical grace produces visible obedience. Drawing from Ephesians 2:8–10, James 2, John 14–15, Hebrews 10, and more, we lay a strong foundation: salvation is by grace through faith—not earned by works—yet the same grace creates a people zealous for good works.
You’ll hear a battle-ready rule of life for men who want their faith to take on flesh at home, at work, at church, and in public. We unpack what real Christian works look like: holiness when no one is watching; integrity in your job; mercy for the overlooked; forgiveness without fanfare; hospitality that costs; courageous witness with gentleness and respect. You’ll learn how to build sustainable rhythms—Scripture before screens, secret acts of faithfulness, Lord’s Day commitment, household prayer—and how to endure when you’re tired, tempted, or discouraged.
This is not moralism. This is Christ in you—the Spirit empowering ordinary men to do extraordinary good for the glory of God. If you’re ready to move from lip service to a life that shines (Matthew 5:16), from good intentions to good works, this episode will give you clarity, conviction, and concrete steps.
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Episode 26: Revival on Campus: How God is Moving on America's College Campuses

In this powerful episode of The Lions for Christ podcast, Pastor Noel exposes a side of Gen Z the headlines rarely cover: a rising hunger for Jesus on America’s college campuses. From Asbury and Auburn to massive campus worship nights, late-night baptisms, and the explosive growth of movements like Turning Point and other student-led Christian organizations, we look honestly at both sides of the story—students deconstructing their faith and students running hard after Christ.
Pastor Noel unpacks what’s really happening in chapels, arenas, dorm rooms, and prayer meetings, then challenges men of God—fathers, grandfathers, pastors, mentors—to stop complaining about “kids these days” and start praying by name, showing up for college students, supporting campus ministries, and living lives worth imitating. This episode is a call to engage, not spectate, in the spiritual battle for the next generation.
If you care about Gen Z, campus revival, and biblical masculinity, this is your episode. Listen in, share it with another man, and visit thelionsforchrist.com for resources, prayer support, and ways to partner financially so we can keep calling men to live with Strength Redeemed. Purpose Restored.

Episode 25 Nightmare in Nigeria: Christians Wrongfully Persecuted

Christians across Nigeria are facing targeted violence—churches burned, families displaced, pastors abducted, communities living in fear. In this episode, we speak plainly about what’s happening, why it matters, and how followers of Christ must respond with prayer, truth, and decisive action. No spin. No euphemisms. Just clarity, courage, and compassion.
What we cover
The on-the-ground reality of attacks and displacement—and why many stories never make headlines.
How the Body of Christ can pray specifically, advocate wisely, and support credible relief efforts.
Hope in the midst of horror: testimonies of endurance, forgiveness, and steadfast faith.
Concrete next steps for churches, men’s ministries, and families who refuse to look away.
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How you can helpPray. Speak. Give. Share this episode with a friend, your pastor, and your small group. Don’t let silence do the devil’s work. The persecuted are our family—let’s act like it.
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Episode 24: Always Be Prepared: How to Share the Gospel with Confidence — 1 Peter 3:15

In this episode of The Lions for Christ, Pastor Noel opens 1 Peter 3:15 and shows how to defend your faith with gentleness and respect. You’ll learn four clear answers for Christian hope—the Resurrection, the Gospel, a transformed life, and future hope in suffering—without sounding combative or cliché. More than arguments, you’ll be encouraged to anchor your words in a living relationship with Jesus Christ, the deepest reason your hope rings true. We’ll practice short, natural ways to share the Gospel, shape a credible testimony, and speak peace into hard conversations. Plus, a preview of Episode 25 featuring Pastor Sam Jones (Equipping the Persecuted) on the attacks against Christians in Nigeria—how to pray wisely, help responsibly, and answer tough questions with courage and compassion. If this episode strengthens you, share it with a friend and visit thelionsforchrist.com for prayer, discipleship tools, and ways to support the mission. Stand firm. Act in love. Strength Redeemed. Purpose Restored.

Episode 23: Biblical Love; Holy, Honest and Heaven-Focused

What is biblical love—and how do we practice it when emotions pull the other way? In this Season 2 opener of The Lions for Christ, Pastor Noel defines biblical love as holy, truth-telling, self-giving devotion to God that seeks another’s eternal good. Anchored in 1 John 4:9–10, John 14:15, 1 Corinthians 13:6, Ephesians 4:15, Galatians 6:1, Matthew 18:15–17, Hebrews 12:10–11, Colossians 1:28, and Jude 23, this message equips believers to put truth in love into action.
Real-world applications include responding to gender and identity confusion with compassion and conviction, setting boundaries in addiction and enabling, practicing integrity amid dishonesty in business, and walking through church discipline with tears and hope. You’ll learn how obedience is love’s evidence, why holiness—not approval—is the goal, and how to speak clearly, gently, and courageously so people finish well and see the Lord.
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