#144 - Kyle Thompson // WE WERE BORN FOR BATTLE: 1 Corinthians 16:13

A passionate exploration of how Christian men were born for spiritual battle, inspired by a line from a 2003 Christian metal song. The episode unpacks 1 Corinthians 16:13 to reveal Paul's fourfold command for believers to be watchful, stand firm, act like men, and remain strong. • Walking billboard for the gospel, jiu-jitsu, eating meat, and Christian metal • Nostalgic journey through Beloved's 2003 album and their song "Death to Traitors" • The powerful line "we were born for battle" revealing a truth about Christian masculinity • Breaking down Paul's commands in 1 Corinthians 16:13 • Being watchful means staying spiritually alert against sin and false teaching • Standing firm requires planting feet on the foundation of gospel truth • Acting like men calls for courage, bravery and spiritual maturity • Being strong comes from relying on God's power, not our own If you want to help equip other men for the fight, share this podcast around and leave us a five-star rating and review. Stay sharp. Support the show Want to connect? Email communication@coe22.com