Keeping It Young

Overcoming   1 John 5:4 This is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith.   2 Corinthians 2:14 But thanks be unto God, who always causes us to triumph in Christ   Introduction:  As we enter 2026, we are going to explore the word Overcoming! How do you overcome (fill in the blank)?   Henry Ford "Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently"   Proposition:  It is God's plan that we overcome every issue we face in our marriage and family and minstry. Here are four essentials The Word of God - what does the Bible say Use of proven methods but is not a proven method  and is a failed method but is a failed method Gentle parenting sounds so "cool"  Cohabitation sounds plausible  Use of proven resources Connection classes, Sunday School, life groups, etc Worship Preaching Counseling Books are a gift from God that most people never take advantage of When it comes marriage and family issues, you cannot get the help you need in video snippets and fast-paced graphics The church The investment of right steps over a long period of time Time is required to do the work Time is required to seek God through His Word in prayer Time is required for a continual application of right steps Time is required to develope new habits Time is required to make changes Time is required to sow seeds that can grow and bring fruit    

Today, Bethlie and I wanted to reminisce a bit; talk about the future of the podcast; and make a plea for your help.   Reminisce We have podcasted weekly for 5 years now.  A ton of study More than a few hours in recording Hundreds of messages and emails answered We have enjoyed getting to know so many new people through our podcast Lots of couples More than a few familes Quite a few singles and teens as well   The Future We know there is a need We know there is a growing need There is an ignorance of Biblical Truth  There is simultaneously a growing embrace of cultural norms Masculinity is downplayed Feminism is celebrated - indirectly, but celebrated nonetheless Marriage is feared and discouraged  Wait until college is over Wait until you have X amount of money and a secure enough job While Christianity is frustrated at the aggressiveness of liberal views, we sometimes are getting the same results when it comes to preparing our kids for work, for marriage, and for life Transgenderism and homosexuality and feminism destroy and damage the traditionally celebrated nuclear family. They also undermine it. There is a subtle refusal of Biblical Commands  An increasing favoring of cultural views The issue of leadership and submission The issue of modesty and standards relating to modesty The issue of child training A fear of correction It will damage a child It is negative  Our forefathers were too hard A fear of culture There is a failure of Biblical instruction in pulpits in homes Our boys are held back from being and becoming men who are prepared to be leaders, husbands, and fathers There is very little training There is also a disdain of male leadership Our daughters are redirected form being and becoming ladies who are trained and prepared to be wives and mommies There is almost no training in this area There is a disdain for male leadership  Shown in ridicule Shown in weddings Shown in women's Bible studies All this is to say, there is a growing need.    Our request We request your prayers We request your promotion Like and share on social media Give a rating if you are able to do so Tell others We request your support Many of you support us periodically Some of you support us monthly A few churches do Some individuals do Perhaps God would lead you to do the same We will be updating our giving site in coming months, but for now, you can give online at EvangelistDaveYoung.com or by check made payable to Dave and Bethlie Young at 2621 Woodstone Dr Poplar Bluff MO 63901   As we come to the end of yet another year, lets determine afresh and anew that "we will serve the Lord with gladness."     Happy New Year!  

Merry Christmas!!! We love this time of year! We love that it is a time of celebration We love that it is a time of joy and singing and lights and decorations We love that it is a time of feasting We love that it is a time of gifts and giving We love that it is a time of remembering that Jesus Christ came into the World -as the Savior -as Diety We love the Christmas story   Matthew 1-2 Geneaology of Joseph - to list Jesus legal right to the throne of David TheAngel's message to Joseph The Angel's insistence that He be called Jesus The Angel's insistence that he be called Immanuel The arrival of the Wise Men their knowledge The star The way the events completely fulfill the OT prophecies about the Messiah Called out of Egypt Weeping for the loss of Children Called a Nazarene (lived in Nazareth) Luke 1-2 is the most detailed account Emphasis on prayer multitude was praying Zechariah was praying Anna and Simeon were praying Emphasis on faith Mary just accepted it and acted on it Joseph did the same Emphasis on Messiah's deity Mother of my Lord (Elizabeth) He who is Mighty hath done great things for me Emphasis on Jesus as the Messiah He fulfilled the OT prophecies He claimed Diety and had the power of Diety He was cut off just like Daniel had said he would be He died and lived again just like Isaiah had said he would   Celebrate Him this week! Read the story Attend church Teach it to your kids and grandkids Sing the songs Turn to Him 

Dave and Bethlie discuss the book Manhood by Senator Josh Hawley.  About the Author: Represents Missouri in US Senate First Amendment Lawyer and law professor Former Attorney General of Missouri They live in Ozark MO and have three children About the Book: Senator Hawley addresses an issue that concerns many in our world today - the issue of masculinity under attack.   He calls this issue a crisis and I agree Why I love the book: It is good and offers a perspective that is sometimes outside of my realm He shows how manhood was perceived in the Greek and Roman era He has great illustrations from his own experiences growing up in a rural area He build a model of manhood following the Bible, the Word of God What is the point? Senator Hawley shows the essential virtues a man should cultivate Shows why a man has to be a warrior, builder, priest, and king Show the important of courage and commitment as the starting point for manhood Shows the philosophy behind modern liberalism and offers evidence of why it is so destructive to our nation as a whole. The chapters; 2 Parts 10 chapters In the Beginning A Man's Mission A Man's Battle  A Man's Promise Husband Father Warrior Builder Priest King Chapter 1  General patterns Living Habits and Work More and more young men remain at home 50 % of Lower skilled young men in their 20s who have a job still live at home (or with a close relative) If they don't have a job, 70% still live at home. 2015 - 1/4 of young men 20-20 had no work at all In 1970, 95 percent of 30 years old made more money then their fathers had In 2014, only 44 percent did Underperformance at school 70% of Ds and Fs are given to boys By 8th grade, only 20% of boys are proficient in writing At same age, only 24% can earn proficient scores on reading exams Boys now make up 2/3 of students in remedial programs, not because their intelligence is lower, but because they aren't trying! What do young men do with their time? Screens Leisure Porn Another way of saying it is:  Socializing, relaxing, leisure Vast amount of leisure time includes video games and porn These young men are now battling depression and drug abuse at historic levels and the results have been disastrous Liberalism is the philosophy behind it all Liberalism believes that western society is unequal unjust and corrupt to its foundations Masculinity is one of the foundations and it must be "smashed" for man to be free Senator Hawley's point is that the answer to our masculine crisis is "the oldest and most profound story there is. It is the story of the Bible"   Chapter 2 places an emphasis on man's purpose by tracing our story back to the garden of Eden   Chapter 3 places an emphasis on man's responsibility and duty   Chapter 4 is especially worth considering It details how masculinity became something oppressive, something to be avoided and eradicated In chapter 3, he introduces the readers to Epicurus and to Rousseau and showed how that their ideology lead to men throwing off all responsibility and choosing only to do what they wanted to do.  Their happiness and their fulfillment was the only reason to live In this chapter, he show how the followers of Karl Marx paved the way for the attack on modern masculinity It saw traditional culture as the enemy; especially Christianity From there, it attacked femininity and masculinity Senator Hawley gives ample illustrations of how this is being taught in our schools and in our institutions and how it is destroy our nation as we know it

Part 2 Dave and Bethlie discuss the book And The Bride Wore White.    Chapter 2-4 about Satan's lies. His lies haven't really changed (Gen. 3:1-13) "Did God really say that?" "God is keeping something good from you." "A little won't hurt you." "Now that you've fallen, God has no use for you."  There is no debating with the devil.  We must learn truth and shut him down with truth.   Chapter 6 about Purity being a process.   Realizing: *I was not born pure. (We are born innocent, but we are also born sinners.) *I will face the beast of lust, perhaps over and over again, but that in itself is not  a sin. Rather it is a chance to develop my purity by talking to God, talking to a  friend, and making a fast, strategic exit.  *I can become pure. (Pg 57)   Chapter 7 about envisioning a Godly Husband. One of Charity's favorite chapters, simply because the author encourages girls to dream about and pray for the man that God has for them. (Incidentally, when I was praying for David Young, I was dreaming of a handsome man with dark, curly hair, blue eyes, and dimples. The Lord loves me! Ironically, David wasn't even saved when I started praying for him!)   Chapter 8-12 give practical and Biblical tools to maintain purity including awesome dating advice. *Woven throughout the book is Bob and Dannah's love story, how they met, how they dated, broke up, got back together, became engaged, and eventually married.   Self-control and self-denial Modesty in dress and conduct Having the right kind of conversations. ("Foul lines"—things you won't discuss until you are ready to be married.) (pg 98-99) Be sure you (and the one you're interested in) love God MOST. Being open to wise counsel, particularly from parents.   Conclusion The book finishes with God's beautiful, sacred plan for sexuality.  There are "letters" in the appendix which deal with things like sexual abuse pornography fatherlessness abortion singleness