The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast

Church - We Believe! Week 7

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Trent is on vacation this week, so Josh welcomes back Ben Phebus as this week’s conversation partner as we explore the doctrine of the church. Ben is of course one of the pastors here, serving primarily with our 1829 ministry. Josh and Ben talk about early church memories, some of the joys and challenges of life in the local church, and why things like denominations and ordinances matter.

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Redemption (part 2) - We Believe! Week 6

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Trent and Josh dig further into the topic of Redemption; Getting to the heart of the Gospel and the “other side of the cross” of life in the Spirit. They talk about the work of the Holy Spirit in their lives and offer up wisdom from Scripture on Christian life in the pursuit of holiness.

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Selah - We Believe! Week 5

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Episode Title: We Believe! Week 5 - Selah

Episode Description:

This week, the Men at Magnify pause their normal group meetings for Easter and Spring Break. This conversation is about the pause that is often reflected in musical instruction in the Psalms - selah.

The guys chat about the importance of pause in their lives, why we should pause from time to time, and some encouraging ideas on how to include pause in your rhythms of life.

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Shepherding Students: M@M Interview with Trevor Hunt (HS Student Ministries Pastor)

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this *special* episode, we sit down with our Student Ministries Pastor, Trevor Hunt, for a fun and meaningful conversation. After some lighthearted “get to know you” questions, Trevor shares how he got into youth ministry and some of his favorite highlights — including watching students truly own their faith and a hilarious “echolocation” game story. He also speaks candidly about the challenges today’s high schoolers face and the realities of leading them well. We wrap up with practical encouragement for dads and men, including what to be aware of and specific ways to pray for and support the students in their lives.

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Redemption (part 1) - We Believe! Week 4

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Josh and Trent introduce the topic of Redemption. The focus for this first part of the two part conversation is on Jesus Christ, the epicenter of where redemption is. They talk about the key components of redemption including its connection to the fall and the need for atonement. They then answer some Q&A regarding the extent of the atonement and their views on the practical side of how redemption affects daily life.

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The Fall - We Believe! Week 3

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Trent and Josh wade into deep waters with an exploration of what’s wrong with the world. They start with themselves and some lighthearted youthful rebellion, and then explore what the Magnify Church statements of faith say about sin and its starting point.

Finally, they cover a lot of frequently asked questions about sin, like what it means to be born sinful, what total depravity does and doesn’t mean, and what counts as a good work. While sin is a heavy subject, getting the right diagnosis can make all the difference.

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Creation - We Believe! Week 2

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Trent and Josh continue in week 2 of We Believe! This week’s focus is on the doctrine of “Creation”. The men discuss key points such as God as the life source, Ex Nihilo, and the purpose of Creation. They then address a listener's submitted question about the origins of the universe.

Have questions for the guys? Submit them HERE! They’ll do their best to answer as many questions as they can.

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Why Doctrine Matters - We Believe! Week 1

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The guys kick off the first in our series on Magnify Church’s statements of faith titled: We Believe! This week, the guys talk about the “inside jokes” we have with family and friends. They talk about how that points to a shared understanding about the world and how that mimics our other beliefs.

The key question this week is: Why does doctrine matter?

The guys talk about how central doctrine is to our lives, even when we can’t see. They then talk about different ways beliefs are experienced in daily life, how we get from Scripture to doctrinal statements, and they land the plane with a discussion on the cost of bad ideas.

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We Believe! Spring 2026 Study Preview

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The Men at Magnify exist to help men live their mission well. We believe that God has a mission for our lives. Part of discovering our mission is understanding who God is, the world He has made, and our place in it.

This Spring, the M@M will be covering a series in our statements of faith titled: “We Believe!” through this series, we hope that the men of our church will grow in both understanding and confidence of what we believe, so that we can know and love Christ more.

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Some Reasons for God - Making Sense of God Week 7

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this final episode of the Making Sense of God series, Josh and Trent talk about sound, rational reasons for belief in God. Drawing from Keller’s book, the guys riff on why the Christian worldview makes sense and holds up under the pressures that life brings.

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Seeking Justice - Making Sense of God Week 6

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In week 6 of the Making Sense of God series, Josh and Trent reflect on their childhood sources of justice and how they played them out. The focus of the conversation hangs on morality - our sense of good and evil - and justice - our way of making wrong things right. They talk about the holes with the secular worldview and how Christianity offers a better vision of justice than anything the world has to offer.

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A Place Where You Belong - Making Sense of God Week 5

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This time on the podcast, Trent and Josh discuss the source of true identity. They talk about how there are many ways to think about ourselves, about which ways fall short and which are most satisfying. Through it all, they point to how relationship with God satisfies our deepest needs to belong and to stand out.

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Freeeedoooommmmm! - Making Sense of God Week 4

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, Trent and Josh chat about their first jobs and the highs and lows that came with it. They then dig into the topic of FREEDOM. They discuss various ways of thinking about freedom, the purpose and limits of freedom, and the ways in which we can think of freedom in light of Christ.

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Meaning, Happiness, & Hope - Making Sense of God Week 3

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, Trent and Josh think out loud about meaning, happiness, and hope. They discuss Ch. 3, 4, and 8 of Keller’s book “Making Sense of God” as they address secular ideas of achieving these three important things that humans need. In it, they point to cultural stories that people live in that end up in places of futility and despair, and how the life Christ offers is ultimately the only one that satisfies.

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Faith, Reason, & Evidence - Making Sense of God Week 2

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, Josh and Trent talk about how we come to know things as true. They talk on subjects from epistemology to moral reasoning. Some of the questions addressed are: “Isn’t Christianity and belief in God just myth and based on faith and science and secular thought based on evidence?”, “How do we know things?”, and “How do we come to moral beliefs?” In it, the guys challenge the assumption that we either have faith or we have logical, objective reasoning.

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Are You Religious? - Making Sense of God Week 1

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

This week kicks off the Men at Magnify’s new series: Making Sense of God.

Leaning on Tim Keller’s book of the same title, the guys talk over the ideas of Religiosity and Secularism. They discuss how we all make faith commitments, regardless of our belief system and how God’s grace enables and instructs us to love our unbelieving neighbors.

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Self-Control, Fruit Recap, and Winter '26 Preview - Fruit of the Spirit Week 8

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, Trent and Josh cover lots of ground as they consider the past 50 episodes of M@M EMP. They reflect on lessons learned and how God has provided for them. Then they close out the series on the Fruit of the Spirit with a conversation on Self-Control and how important it is for men to represent Christ well. Then, they land the plane looking ahead to the next series coming in Winter 2026: Making Sense of God.

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Restrain Your Strength - Fruit of the Spirit Week 7

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this week’s episode, Trent and Josh reminisce about Christmas presents of years past and their favorite moments unwrapping gifts. Then they talk about the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT of GENTLENESS and where they see it in Scripture. They go the extra mile then to encourage men to put on gentleness and talk about how men today wrestle with the idea of what it means to be a gentle man.

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God is Faithful - Fruit of the Spirit Week 6

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000

This week, Josh and Trent revel in God’s faithfulness. They talk about ways they think they see faithfulness in their lives and ways they don’t. As they focus on the Fruit of the Spirit of Faithfulness, they search the Word of God to discover the many, many, many reminders of God’s faithful love to His people.

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He’s a Good Man - Fruit of the Spirit Week 5

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

“He’s a Good Man” - Josh and Trent talk through the idea of what it means to be a good man. How does the Fruit of the Spirit of GOODNESS reflect God in the world? The guys talk through examples of God’s goodness in their own lives and in the lives of others as they seek to help the Men at Magnify be GOOD MEN.

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Not-So-Random Acts of Kindness - Fruit of the Spirit Week 4

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Trent and Josh discuss the Fruit of the Spirit of KINDNESS. They talk about random acts of kindness they’ve received and the best not-so-random act of kindness ever done for mankind. They cover a gamut of Scriptural references and ideas about Kindness that they hope will spark ideas of how kindness can be grown in YOU today!

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Like Smoking Brisket… Patience Makes Life Better - Fruit of the Spirit Week 3

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Trent sits down with Special Guest Jon Donehoo to talk about patience. We hear parts of Jon’s story, His own need and struggle with patience, and the importance of slowing down and waiting on the Lord - especially in suffering.

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Let Peace Rule In Your Heart - Fruit of the Spirit Week 2

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, the guys discuss PEACE and all our need for it. We talk about what it is, where it comes from, and various situations and passages of Scripture that apply.

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Fruit of the Spirit Kick-off: Love and Joy - Fruit of the Spirit Week 1

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Trent and Josh get our new Fruit of the Spirit series underway by discussing the aspects of the fruit that are essential to understand. The discuss key principles, important Bible references, and ways of understanding the fruit as they apply to our lives today.

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Biopics, Signs and Symptoms of Healthy Friendship - Build Your Team Week 4

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Josh and Trent jump back into the conversation about friendship. They talk about different examples of relationships in movies and tv, about symptoms of good friends and signs of bad ones.

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Real Friends Share the Gospel - Build Your Team Week 3

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The guys take a detour from the scheduled friendship content to focus on the most important thing: the Gospel. Join us for a conversation on what it is, what it isn’t, and why we need to keep talking about it.

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Common Interests, The Problem with Stats, and Obstacles to Friendship - Build Your Team Week 2

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

The guys continue the conversation about friendship and see whether they have much in common. Trent and Josh talk through obstacles to friendships and encourage men to consider how investment and commitment are necessary parts of any relationship.

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Lighting Fires, Climbing Clocktowers & other tales of Friendship - Build Your Team Week 1

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Trent and Josh riff on childhood friendships and memories made. The guys introduce the focus of this Fall’s study in the Men at Magnify: Friendship. They cover various aspects of where friendship comes from, why it matters, and a key text in Scripture that reminds us of the goodness of friendship in our lives.

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Men at Magnify Fall 2025 Breakfast - Special Episode

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this special episode, Josh and Trent host the Men at Magnify Fall 2025 Breakfast. From Live Your Mission to the significance of good friends, the guys offer up some biblical wisdom and share from the heart. SPECIAL STORY from Calvin Carlson who offers up some insight into his group experience and how significant it has been to his life to have “men in his corner”.

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Preseason Special - Leadership

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

As we ready ourselves for the Fall season Trent and Josh reflect on the unique role of leadership - both generally in the world and specific to Men at Magnify. They reflect on past leaders they’ve admired, various aspects of leadership that are important to them, and how they see the role of leadership within men’s ministry, both formally and informally.

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Season 2 Preview

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Summer 2025 is still going strong with hot, dry days. In this episode Josh and Trent catch up with what God has been up to in their lives, as well as some thoughts on summer activities - both in ministry and personally. The guys then look ahead to the fall and what they’re looking forward to.

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Season 1 In Review

Wed, 28 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. In this Final Episode of Season 1, Trent and Josh look back at all that had been covered in the Men at Magnify and look ahead to what’s coming up this Summer.

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Alive Together - TGC Conference 2025 Reactions

Mon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. In this special episode, Trent and Josh take time to comb through their learnings of the TGC 2025 Conference and share what treasures were discovered by the team.

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DITT Week 6: Who Among the Gods Is Like You - O Lord?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. This episode will sound a bit different because the guys recorded in a special location coming to you live from The Gospel Coalition Conference in Indianapolis! In this episode they give their initial reactions to the conference and finish going the extra mile with the last chapter from Delighting in The Trinity.

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DITT Week 5: The Christian Life

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

We’re back at it for another week with Trent and Josh together! This week the guys get into the way their families welcome in Spring. They dig into the richness of learning and knowing about the Holy Spirit his role in the Trinity.

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Intermission: The Head, the Heart, and the Gospel

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's Spring Break week here, and this time Josh is back with another solo talk to explore some connections between our current study and life. In this episode, he talks about what God has been reminding him about the Gospel, the ways self-justification tends to creep back into our lives, and the roles head and heart play in the process.

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DITT Week 4 - Salvation

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In this shorter episode (Episode 31) Trent takes his turn to fly solo while Josh is on vacation. In it, he shares how God has moved in his life not only for the power of salvation, but also for growth in “moments of clarity”.

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DITT Week 3 - Creation

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 30, Trent and Josh discuss Fathers and the lessons they learned that they hope to pass on to their kids. They get into God as Father meaning more than merely Creator, but certainly not less. They talk about what it means to them and how they keep that on the top of their minds as they worship.

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DITT Week 2 - Before There Was Time…

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 29, Trent and Josh reunite to talk about a riddle: what was God doing before He made time? With help from chapter 1 of Delighting in the Trinity, they explore the surprising amount the Bible has to say on this topic.

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DITT Week 1: Doing the Math

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 28, Trent goes on vacation and leaves Josh to introduce the Trinity solo. He talks about the introduction to the book Delighting in the Trinity and why Christians got stuck on the idea that one God exists in three persons.

EXTRA MILE WARM-UP: Delighting in the Trinity Preview

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 27 Trent and Josh introduce the new upcoming series Delight in the Trinity. The guys talk about the broad overview of the series, get into a little bit of their reading habits, and speak to what they hope for each man going through this series.

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RIGE Week 6 - All’s Well That Ends Well (or is it?)

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 26, Trent and Josh reminisce about their past musical endeavors and some great (and not so great) band names. They wrap up the last week of content for the Winter series Right in God’s Eyes when they discuss Utilitarianism and its downstream effects on our decision making.

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RIGE Week 5 - Virtue Theory and Becoming a Good Man

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 25 Josh and Trent talk about what it means to become a Good Man. What does it mean to “be good”? How - if at all - does Virtue Theory help us think about these things? In what ways are we both Agent and Victim? These questions and more are what the guys go after today.

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RIGE Week 3 - Conscience - Jiminy Cricket, Shoulder Kronk, and listening to the Holy Spirit

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 24 the guys discuss the topic of “Conscience”. They dig into what the conscience is, what it does, and how the Holy Spirit, the Bible and other believers help our internal moral compass to point us North.

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RIGE Week 2 - Law and Obedience (Part 2)

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 23 Josh and Trent take more time to pick apart the conversation about the Law and Obedience. They get into the differences between God’s laws and man’s laws, how to obey in God honoring ways and when not to, and talk through examples of the limits of the law.

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RIGE Week 2 - Law and Obedience (Part 1)

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 22 Josh and Trent talk over the rules they couldn’t stand as kids, why knowing God’s revealed truth in the Bible is the foundation for morality is significant, and how God’s commands shape our soul to be more like Jesus. There’s so much good stuff crammed in this session that they decided they need a “Part 2” to continue the conversation in the next recording (check back later for more).

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BONUS! Extra Extra Mile: Every Man a Warrior with Trent, Jim, Jim, and Josh

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 21 Trent sits down with a team of guys (Jim Bolton, Jim Gilbert, and Josh Juhl) who are part of our church’s Every Man a Warrior program. They discuss the overview of EMAW, as well as how God has worked in their lives to help them as men.

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Right in God’s Eyes - WEEK 1 - GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME, ALL THE TIME GOD IS GOOD

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 20 the guys spend time reflecting on the people they’ve had in their lives who have helped them discern right from wrong. They dig into the in’s and out’s of God’s character being the basis for our understanding of morality and why God’s ways are always best for us.

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Winter 2025 Preview: Right in God’s Eyes

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Episode 19 is a preview of the Winter 2025 Men at Magnify series “Right in God’s Eyes”. As usual, Trent and Josh open the episode with Scripture, take a look back at their time in the pulpit and discuss some of the past sermons they’ve preached with the good, the bad, and the ugly and then look ahead to what’s coming in Men’s Ministry at Magnify Church.

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Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 18 - The Story of Tech in your Home - An interview with Steve High

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 18 the guys sit down with Steve High - Director of Student Ministries at Magnify Church to talk about all things students. They dig into not only Steve’s 20+ years of ministry experience with the youth group, but also about technology and raising our families with intentional dialogue around it.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 17 - BONUS: Extra EXTRA Mile Episode: Josh’s ETS Conference Experience Extravaganza

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 17 Josh highlights some of his learnings from his time spent in San Diego at the Evangelical Theological Society Annual Conference.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 16 - Malachi Recap

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 16 Josh and Trent share a bit of their family Christmas traditions and what ushers in the season for them. They also recap the Book of Malachi and share some of the main lessons that stuck out to them along the way.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 15 - Extra Mile: Interview with Ben Phebus & Malachi Ch. 4

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 15, the guys welcome fellow Magnify Ministry Leader Ben Phebus to chat about life in young adults ministry, leading his family, and what it’s like to have 4 boys. Ben also hangs around later in the episode to get into the nitty gritty of Malachi 4.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 14 - BONUS Extra Extra Mile: Celebrating Advent

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this special bonus Episode 14 Trent brings on some Christmas cheer as he looks ahead to the celebration of the Season of Advent. He discusses some of the traditions and a bit of the history of Advent and some important reasons why you might want to consider adding some rhythms and routines to your life as we anticipate the celebration of Jesus’ birth!

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 13 - Extra Mile: Malachi Chapter 3

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 13, Trent explores Malachi chapter 3, explaining key concepts and application along the way.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 12 - Extra Mile: Malachi Chapter 2

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 12, Josh and Trent explore Malachi chapter 2, explaining key concepts and application along the way.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 11 - Extra Mile: Malachi Chapter 1

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 11 Trent and Josh discuss what helped them fall in love with Scripture reading and learn how to dig deep. They begin covering Chapter 1 of Malachi’s deeper dive as they bounce ideas off each other for greater clarity in reading God’s Word.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast!

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 10 - Sword Drills, Big Fancy Words, and Learning to Read the Bible

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 10 Trent and Josh talk about the past by discussing “Back in My Day”, recalling how they came to love the study of Scripture and what makes for good reading of the Bible.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast!

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 9 - Looking Ahead: Fall 2 Study Malachi

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 9 Josh and Trent rant about their dislikes, reminding us of how negativity is contagious and how we need to be careful about how and when we vent. The bulk of the episode is focused on dialogue around the book of Malachi and the study we’ll be getting into next.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast!

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the

extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 8 - Live on Mission

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 8 Trent and Josh discuss their favorite things, get into some of the reasons why Missions matter, and talk about some of the importance of living on mission for the Lord.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 7 - For the Men at Magnify are here not to be served, but to serve…

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 7 we take a look at the significance of serving in the life of believers. We dig into our stories of what it has looked like to serve and what we think is helpful for men to consider as they figure out their mission.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 6 - Be Like Jesus

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 6 we talk through what it means to be created to be like Jesus and the impact that has on our lives as men.

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast! Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 5 - The Church Needs You and You Need the Church

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In Episode 5 we discuss why the Church is such a critical piece of our lives as believers. We talk about how we have experienced the beauty and the pain of church life and how God has used the gathering of Jesus followers as one of THE key ways we have grown. The church needs you and you need the church!

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org

Episode 4 - Planned for God’s Pleasure

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast!

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. In Episode 4 we talk about the Breakfast recap, a little bit about what to expect in the first couple weeks of the group series as we get the Fall Study 1 Session underway.

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Episode 3 - Coffee, Waffles, Bacon and Men - Fall 2024 Kickoff Breakfast

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast!

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. Episode 3 is audio from our Men’s Fall 2024 Kickoff Breakfast

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Episode 2 - What Fall is Like

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast!

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. In this second episode, we describe what it’s like to be coming for the first time and what to expect when you connect with guys in our groups.

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Episode 1 - Just the Beginning

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Welcome to The Men at Magnify Extra Mile Podcast!

Our podcast is here to encourage men to follow Christ with one another and to go the extra mile. In this first episode, we lay out what we hope for the Fall this year as we get this thing under way.

Have questions? Ideas for future episodes? Feedback for Trent and Josh? drop us a line at: theaton@magnifychurch.org