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Why Godly Men Need BrotherhoodShow Summary
God never designed men to walk alone. In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the Resolve: Standing Firm in the Strength of Christ series by explaining why godly brotherhood is essential for spiritual growth, perseverance, and faithfulness.Drawing from Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 and Proverbs 27:17, this episode shows why isolation is spiritually dangerous and how Scripture-centered friendships provide encouragement, accountability, wisdom, and protection. You’ll also hear practical steps for pursuing meaningful relationships with other Christian men in your local church.Audio Player
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Key Scriptures
- Ecclesiastes 4:9–12
- Proverbs 27:17
- Hebrews 10:24–25
- Mark 6:7
- Acts 2:42
Big Idea
Godly men refuse isolation and pursue Christ-centered brotherhood because God uses community to strengthen faith, guard purity, and cultivate perseverance.Episode Highlights
- Why God never intended men to pursue holiness in isolation
- How isolation fuels sin, discouragement, and spiritual drift
- How Jesus modeled discipleship through life together with the Twelve
- How the early church lived, prayed, worshiped, and served together
- How brotherhood provides encouragement, accountability, wisdom, direction, and support
Practical Application for Men
- Be honest with at least one mature brother in Christ—share burdens, struggles, and victories
- Join or form a men’s Bible study or discipleship group in your local church
- Be the kind of friend you want—faithful, humble, consistent, trustworthy
- Invite accountability as a strength, not a weakness
- Serve, encourage, and pray for other men through intentional investment
- Avoid superficial relationships—go deep, be real, be present
Call to Action
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
