2. Personal Piety

02/13/25 • 86 min

In this episode of The Reforming Men Podcast, Matt, Ben, and Josh dive into the foundational topic of personal piety and how it shapes biblical masculinity. They explore the sufficiency of Scripture, the necessity of the Holy Spirit, and the importance of zeal in a man’s life. The hosts discuss cultural pressures, the battle against sin, and practical ways men can grow in godliness.

Books mentioned:

A Godly Man’s Picture – Thomas Watson

The Holy Spirit – Geoffrey Thomas

Piety: The Heartbeat of Reformed Theology – Joel Beeke

Masculine Christianity – Zachary Garris

The Spirit and the Church – John Owen

The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt

Matt & Matt's Substack
Josh
Nate
Ben & Pulpit Matters

Books mentioned:

A Godly Man’s Picture – Thomas Watson

The Holy Spirit – Geoffrey Thomas

Piety: The Heartbeat of Reformed Theology – Joel Beeke

Masculine Christianity – Zachary Garris

The Spirit and the Church – John Owen

The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt

Matt & Matt's Substack
Josh
Nate
Ben & Pulpit Matters

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1. Introductions

In this introduction, you’ll meet your hosts—Ben Ratliff, Matt Adams, Josh Reagan, and Nate Xanders—as we share our vision for this podcast and what’s to come. We discuss our mission to help men embrace their God-given roles as husbands, fathers, and leaders while rooting ourselves in Scripture and the wisdom of the Westminster Standards.
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3. Habits of a Godly Man

Godly men don’t grow by accident. In this episode, Ben Ratliff and Matt Adams, joined by guest Stephen Spinnenweber, break down 18 Habits of a Godly Man. Rooted in 1 Timothy 4:7-8, these habits shape men to honor Christ in every area of life.

1.Worship – Commit to corporate worship, morning and evening.

2.Rest – Honor the Lord’s Day by setting aside work.

3.Work Hard – Labor diligently six days for God’s glory.

4.Read the Bible – Daily intake of Scripture is essential.

5.Pray – Fight prayerlessness and seek God regularly.

6.Meditate on the Word – Dwell deeply on biblical truth.

7.Confess Sin – Own your failures and repent.

8.Pursue Purity – Kill lust and guard your heart.

9.Sleep Well – Sleep honors God and strengthens the body.

10.Exercise – Physical discipline benefits spiritual life.

11.Eat Well – Glorify God in your diet.

12.Read Books – Grow in wisdom and knowledge.