The Battleground Podcast

In episode 41, Wes talks with Nick Liberto--Executive Director of Proven Ministries and Wailer Guiles--Director of Outreach at Proven. Topics covered include:

• What is Proven Ministries?
• Observations from the front lines of sexual integrity work in God's Kingdom.
• How Nick and Wailer came to faith in Christ.
• The sanctifying effects marriage and children.
• Resources for those struggling with pornography.

In Episode 40, Wes is once again joined by Pastor Aaron Hostetler. They discuss how the Gospel provides ultimate fulfillment to the masculine drive for purpose and meaningful work.

In episode 38, Wes interviews Pastor Aaron Hostetler.

The topics covered include:

• How God worked through Aaron's non-traditional upbringing.
• Aaron's own sexual integrity journey.
• How God used a coach and a music teacher to have a profound impact on Aaron's life.
• The blessings of a Godly wife.
• How God has used Aaron's family to grow him.
• The need for each of us to be a role model for a younger man in our sphere.

In light of the Easter weekend, Wesley share's some applications for Christian young men from 1 Corinthians 15.

"Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."

In episode 36, Wesley breaks down the "why" and the "how" of fighting the masturbation habit.

Proverbs 31 warns against two different ways in which the Christian young man can sell his strength. God has called us to take dominion and to make disciples. If we do now steward our strength well, we will render ourselves ineffective at both of these tasks.

Global and national birthrates are in a windfall. Our culture paints kids to be a burden and a hindrance to the good life. Scripture, on the other hand, tells us to bear God's image by being fruitful and multiplying; it tells us that children are a blessing that are ultimately granted by God. God created and blessed the one-flesh union with all of its procreative potential.

May we be Christian men who aspire to create loving, multi-generational families composed of committed and productive disciples of Christ.

Short form video is dominating the internet right now. While it has its benefits, the endless stream of mindless video content carries its own set of dangers. It can shorten our attention span, feed us one-sided, polarizing content, create a false sense of expertise, and keep us sedentary and unproductive; perhaps the greatest danger of infinite mindless content, though, is that it dominates mental bandwidth that could and should be used to meditate on God's word.

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God has called us to be dominion takers, multipliers, and disciple makers. All of these endeavors necessitate strength and endurance. While spiritual disciplines should be preeminent in our lives (1 Timothy 4:8), physical exercise is also a necessity because it aids in our self-mastery, and it prolongs our life and ministry. For the sake of your family, church, community, and life ministry, steward your body well: get in shape.

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In episode 31, I have a conversation with Pastor Adam Johnson. We discuss three Christian men who have strongly influenced him, as well as the common traits that they share. Adam also discusses the sanctifying benefits of marriage and children, fighting the tendency towards sexual selfishness, and more.

Adam is the Senior Pastor of Bakerton Bible Church in Harpers Ferry, WV.

Clips of Andrew Tate, a kick-boxer turned pimp turned manosphere influencer, swept the internet in 2022 and 2023. While Tate offers little for the sincere Christian man to imitate, we can learn several things about our world and culture by examining his story.

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In episode 29, I have a conversation with my brother, Zach Rinehart, about hunting, fishing, video games, biblical sexuality, the consequences of early exposure to pornography, the goodness of the family, and more.

Zach is the Pastor of Youth and Family Ministries at Central Chapel in Hedgesville, WV.

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Listen in for three helps in your fight against pornography.

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God created you for a reason. In episode 27, Wesley breaks down man's mission from Genesis to the NT epistles. Despite being marred by sin, we are still called to fill the earth, subdue it, keep God's commandments, make disciples, and ultimately give glory to God.

If you have found yourself struggling to find meaningful direction in life, these truths are a great place to start.

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In episode 26, Wesley breaks down the updated mission and core values of the Battleground podcast. Whether you are a first-time listener or a veteran of the podcast, this episode will give clear insight into the renewed direction of this podcast.

This podcast exists to build whole Christian men who walk in sexual integrity and affect the world for Christ.  

Core Values:

1. Whole Man Oriented
2. Clear and direct Speech
3. Biblically Grounded
4. Local Church Actionable
5. Optimism without Naivety

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Welcome back! In episode 25, I share an address that I gave to the men's dorm of Appalachian Bible College in the Fall of 2023.

The title of the talk is "Straight Talk on Owning a Penis." This is an uncomplicated overview of God's plan for human sexual capacity, as well as the obstacles that young men are most likely to face today.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; 4 that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor, 5 not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God.

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In episode 24, Wesley discusses a critical nutrient in our spiritual diet. Without it, we turn into superficial and anemic Christians. With it, we are healthy and whole.

5 Accountability Questions I Wish My Ally Would Ask Me (covenanteyes.com)

In episode 23, Wesley discusses the current situation involving Matt Chandler and the Village Church.

In episode 22, Wesley interviews Pastor Van Marsceau. Pastor Van instructs young men on subjects such as sexual integrity, smartphones, masculinity, and time management.

**Note:** Due to some recording errors, the quality of the audio is below average; however, the vast majority of the conversation is comprehensible and beneficial.

In episode 21, Wesley sits down with Nathan Walton in order to discuss topics such as sexual integrity, local church involvement, and college memories. Nathan is currently undergoing training at the WV State Police Academy; and he is an active member at Daniels Bible Church in Daniels, West Virginia.