Men's Moment Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:35 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1326925 en-us © 2026 Men's Moment yes 408e2ff9-ce50-5d25-aad9-d9ed821939b4 Robert Hurst episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Robert Hurst https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3kfxotxxa4ycmyr73klqiw8s861v?.jpg Men's Moment Men's Moment - "Last One - The End of the Beginning" - 211117 Men's Moment - "Last One - The End of the Beginning" - 211117 Today’s Men’s Moment marks the end of the beginning. Yes, I know “end of the beginning” is the phrase that Adam Paul Williams used for his song that became so popular (with good reason), but it is also the most appropriate to today’s post.

]]> Today’s Men’s Moment marks the end of the beginning. Yes, I know “end of the beginning” is the phrase that Adam Paul Williams used for his song that became so popular (with good reason), but it is also the most appropriate to today’s post.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9561142 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 325 2021 58 full false Men's Moment - "Expectations" - 211110 Men's Moment - "Expectations" - 211110 Have you ever thought about the power of the word “expectation?”

What are your thoughts on “expectations?” We use that word multiple times each day, so much that we are really unaware of when we use it.  If we don’t utter it out loud, we certainly use it within the framework of our thought processes.

We'll talk about expectations in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Have you ever thought about the power of the word “expectation?”

What are your thoughts on “expectations?” We use that word multiple times each day, so much that we are really unaware of when we use it.  If we don’t utter it out loud, we certainly use it within the framework of our thought processes.

We'll talk about expectations in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9522851 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0600 381 full false Men's Moment - "Go Pick A Fight!" - 211103 Men's Moment - "Go Pick A Fight!" - 211103 It’s time for men of God to go pick a fight, but we need to pick that fight where it counts - in the prayer realm. We'll unpack that idea in today's Men's Moment.

]]> It’s time for men of God to go pick a fight, but we need to pick that fight where it counts - in the prayer realm. We'll unpack that idea in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9480849 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 406 2021 57 full false Men's Moment - "The Power of Words" - 211027 Men's Moment - "The Power of Words" - 211027 You say you don’t remember what you said yesterday? That’s alright, because the people you engaged in conversation, whether family, friend, or foe, certainly do. Some will remember more than others, but it is a sure bet they remember something about what you said.

Let's talk about those words you spoke in today's Men's Moment.

]]> You say you don’t remember what you said yesterday? That’s alright, because the people you engaged in conversation, whether family, friend, or foe, certainly do. Some will remember more than others, but it is a sure bet they remember something about what you said.

Let's talk about those words you spoke in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9440450 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 393 2021 56 full false Men's Moment - "Can It Happen Again?" - 211020 Men's Moment - "Can It Happen Again?" - 211020 Can it happen again? Can the nation be swept with a movement of God’s Spirit that brings about peace, joy, gentleness, kindness, goodness, and the other outcomes of the Spirit?
 
 I believe it can. I believe it must.

Let's talk about that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Can it happen again? Can the nation be swept with a movement of God’s Spirit that brings about peace, joy, gentleness, kindness, goodness, and the other outcomes of the Spirit?
 
 I believe it can. I believe it must.

Let's talk about that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9399447 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 419 2021 55 full false Men's Moment - "Brotherhood" - 211014 Men's Moment - "Brotherhood" - 211014 Why is brotherhood important? Because a friend or acquaintance who is like a  “brother” can help you as you move through life, helping you learn to be successful through your challenges, and encouraging you to be the best you can be. But brotherhood does not just “happen.” It must be intentionally cultivated, and that is something that men struggle with today.

Let's talk about brotherhood in today's Men's Moment!

]]> Why is brotherhood important? Because a friend or acquaintance who is like a  “brother” can help you as you move through life, helping you learn to be successful through your challenges, and encouraging you to be the best you can be. But brotherhood does not just “happen.” It must be intentionally cultivated, and that is something that men struggle with today.

Let's talk about brotherhood in today's Men's Moment!

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9365314 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 443 2021 54 full false Men's Moment - "Issues or Opportunities?" n- 211006 Men's Moment - "Issues or Opportunities?" n- 211006 Have you ever heard of George de Mestral? I certainly had not.  Whereas I see a problem. George saw an opportunity. Let's see what that was and how it can impact our lives as men in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Have you ever heard of George de Mestral? I certainly had not.  Whereas I see a problem. George saw an opportunity. Let's see what that was and how it can impact our lives as men in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9315582 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 466 2021 53 full false Men's Moment - "Guerilla Art"- 052-210929 Men's Moment - "Guerilla Art"- 052-210929 The title of the article was what first caught my attention.

“America’s First Waterpark Is Now 250 Acres of Abandoned Wasteland, Hits Market for $11 Million,” was the headline. The story talked about a water park, now 60 years old, that was for sale at a price that was over nine times it’s valuation. But that’s not what kept me reading. It was the comment about “guerilla art” that really piqued my interest.

Let's talk about guerilla art in today's Men's Moment.

]]> The title of the article was what first caught my attention.

“America’s First Waterpark Is Now 250 Acres of Abandoned Wasteland, Hits Market for $11 Million,” was the headline. The story talked about a water park, now 60 years old, that was for sale at a price that was over nine times it’s valuation. But that’s not what kept me reading. It was the comment about “guerilla art” that really piqued my interest.

Let's talk about guerilla art in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9277507 Wed, 29 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 342 2021 52 full false Men's Moment - "Golden Calves"- 051-210922 Men's Moment - "Golden Calves"- 051-210922 Have you read chapter 32 in the Biblical book of Exodus. lately? You really ought to go back and take another read soon.

Exodus 32, though recorded thousands of years ago, is in a way a mirror of today’s society, and something we need to be aware of. Let’s do a quick review of the story and how it applies to me in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Have you read chapter 32 in the Biblical book of Exodus. lately? You really ought to go back and take another read soon.

Exodus 32, though recorded thousands of years ago, is in a way a mirror of today’s society, and something we need to be aware of. Let’s do a quick review of the story and how it applies to me in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9231539 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 512 2021 51 full false Men's Moment - "What If You Are the Linchpin?"- 050-210915 Men's Moment - "What If You Are the Linchpin?"- 050-210915 Do you know what a linchpin is?

I first heard the term “linchpin” as a child. That got me to thinking recently about whether Christian men are ineffective linchpins in today's world. Curious, yet? Listen to today's podcast and let's talk about in Men's Moment.

]]> Do you know what a linchpin is?

I first heard the term “linchpin” as a child. That got me to thinking recently about whether Christian men are ineffective linchpins in today's world. Curious, yet? Listen to today's podcast and let's talk about in Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9197017 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 424 2021 50 full false Men's Moment - "I Really Don't Know What to Say"- 049-210908 Men's Moment - "I Really Don't Know What to Say"- 049-210908 For over a week, I have wrestled with the words to print regarding the upcoming anniversary of the most fateful day, so far, for these United States, for September 11, 2001, was a turning point for our nation.


Now, we stand at another pivotal time in our nation. What will we do next? Where will we go? What is our future? This is a real issue because we also stand at a spiritual intersection in our nation.

 Let's talk about that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> For over a week, I have wrestled with the words to print regarding the upcoming anniversary of the most fateful day, so far, for these United States, for September 11, 2001, was a turning point for our nation.


Now, we stand at another pivotal time in our nation. What will we do next? Where will we go? What is our future? This is a real issue because we also stand at a spiritual intersection in our nation.

 Let's talk about that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9157293 Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500 573 2021 49 full false Men's Moment - "The Base of the Tree"- 048-210901 Men's Moment - "The Base of the Tree"- 048-210901 We have all had our share of rough times, whether with our physical health, our financial means, or with family issues. When those times do come, however, it is our choice of how we will respond that makes the difference. 

Let's talk about our choices in today's Men's Moment.

]]> We have all had our share of rough times, whether with our physical health, our financial means, or with family issues. When those times do come, however, it is our choice of how we will respond that makes the difference. 

Let's talk about our choices in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9116532 Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0500 394 2021 48 full false Men's Moment - " The Difference Between the Godly and the Ungodly"- 047-210825 Men's Moment - " The Difference Between the Godly and the Ungodly"- 047-210825 There are occasions where I run across a writing from the past that is so pertinent to the challenges of today that I simply must share it. Such is the article that anchors today’s Men’s Moment.

Listen. Let God speak. Then act in truth and grace!

]]> There are occasions where I run across a writing from the past that is so pertinent to the challenges of today that I simply must share it. Such is the article that anchors today’s Men’s Moment.

Listen. Let God speak. Then act in truth and grace!

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-9075213 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500 439 2021 47 full false Men's Moment - "Hate"- 046-210804 Men's Moment - "Hate"- 046-210804 Hate is a strong word. Is there anything you hate?

For instance, what foods are such an absolute abomination to you that you work to stay away from them? Can you name a few? Well, join the crowd.  Let's have some fun with that as we talk about hate in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Hate is a strong word. Is there anything you hate?

For instance, what foods are such an absolute abomination to you that you work to stay away from them? Can you name a few? Well, join the crowd.  Let's have some fun with that as we talk about hate in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8970274 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:00:00 -0500 477 2021 46 full false Men's Moment - " The Pattern"- 045-210728 Men's Moment - " The Pattern"- 045-210728 Years ago, when I thought I wanted to take up woodworking as a hobby, everything I tried to build was an absolute train wreck. Despite my best free-hand efforts, whatever I was trying to build turned out looking like a piece of deck furniture from a ship wreck! It was pitiful.

Then I learned about patterns, and it changed everything...in woodworking, and in life. Let's talk about that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Years ago, when I thought I wanted to take up woodworking as a hobby, everything I tried to build was an absolute train wreck. Despite my best free-hand efforts, whatever I was trying to build turned out looking like a piece of deck furniture from a ship wreck! It was pitiful.

Then I learned about patterns, and it changed everything...in woodworking, and in life. Let's talk about that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8935054 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500 466 2021 45 full false Men's Moment - " What Are You For?"- 044 - 210721 Men's Moment - " What Are You For?"- 044 - 210721 So often, as men of God,we find ourselves caught up in telling people everything we think God is against and forget to tell them what He’s for.

So I ask you, are you for the things God’s for? Can you list what those things would be? If so, how do you demonstrate that on a daily basis? Let's talk about that in this week's Men's Moment!

]]> So often, as men of God,we find ourselves caught up in telling people everything we think God is against and forget to tell them what He’s for.

So I ask you, are you for the things God’s for? Can you list what those things would be? If so, how do you demonstrate that on a daily basis? Let's talk about that in this week's Men's Moment!

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8895715 Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500 408 2021 43 full false Men's Moment - "The End. The Beginning."- 043 - 210714 Men's Moment - "The End. The Beginning."- 043 - 210714 It is time for there to be an end to abortion, and a beginning or renewal of the sanctity of the unborn life.

This week caps our four sessions of discussing several tools you can use to engage the culture in a pro-life discussion. Let's talk about on this week's Men's Moment.

]]> It is time for there to be an end to abortion, and a beginning or renewal of the sanctity of the unborn life.

This week caps our four sessions of discussing several tools you can use to engage the culture in a pro-life discussion. Let's talk about on this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8859738 Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500 486 2021 42 full false Men's Moment - "Fabric of Our Nation"- 041 - 210630 Men's Moment - "Fabric of Our Nation"- 041 - 210630 In God we trust.

This is the motto we have etched on every part of our American society from buildings to the very money in our pocket. It is still at the heart of the fabric of our Judaeo-Christian national background. When and who was it that began this reliance on God’s guidance to lead this country?

We'll talk about that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> In God we trust.

This is the motto we have etched on every part of our American society from buildings to the very money in our pocket. It is still at the heart of the fabric of our Judaeo-Christian national background. When and who was it that began this reliance on God’s guidance to lead this country?

We'll talk about that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8786425 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500 368 2021 41 full false Men's Moment - "How's the Environment?"- 040 - 210623 Men's Moment - "How's the Environment?"- 040 - 210623 Here is what should be a very sobering statistic. Since the release of last week’s Men’s Moment, where we introduced tool #2 to discuss abortion, the lives of 16,534 unborn children have been ended by surgical and medical abortions.

That’s 16,534 innocent, unique creations of God that died by the hands of another human being. In light of this, let's continue our discussion on the discussion of abortion in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Here is what should be a very sobering statistic. Since the release of last week’s Men’s Moment, where we introduced tool #2 to discuss abortion, the lives of 16,534 unborn children have been ended by surgical and medical abortions.

That’s 16,534 innocent, unique creations of God that died by the hands of another human being. In light of this, let's continue our discussion on the discussion of abortion in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8744364 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500 353 2021 40 full false Men's Moment - "Development"- 039 - 210616 Men's Moment - "Development"- 039 - 210616 Last week, we discussed tool number #1 you can use to discuss the need for life for the unborn with the letter “S”, which stands for SIZE.

Today’s tool begins with the letter “L” and stands for “level of development.” Let's talk about this in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Last week, we discussed tool number #1 you can use to discuss the need for life for the unborn with the letter “S”, which stands for SIZE.

Today’s tool begins with the letter “L” and stands for “level of development.” Let's talk about this in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8706862 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500 352 full false Men's Moment - "Size Does NOT Matter"- 038 - 210609 Men's Moment - "Size Does NOT Matter"- 038 - 210609 Does size really matter?

In the world-view of those wanting to justify abortion of a child, it does. But does it really? 

Let's discuss that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Does size really matter?

In the world-view of those wanting to justify abortion of a child, it does. But does it really? 

Let's discuss that in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8667016 Wed, 09 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500 257 full false Men's Moment - "What's a Life Worth?"- 037 - 210602 Men's Moment - "What's a Life Worth?"- 037 - 210602 Abortion or Life?

Just that three-word question can create a maelstrom of response from people on either side of the abortion issue. Let's open a discussion about this in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Abortion or Life?

Just that three-word question can create a maelstrom of response from people on either side of the abortion issue. Let's open a discussion about this in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8624625 Wed, 02 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0500 259 full false Men's Moment - "Where's Your Line?" (Part 2) - 036 - 210526 Men's Moment - "Where's Your Line?" (Part 2) - 036 - 210526 Where is your line in the sand regarding your faith?  Where is the point that you say, “Enough, I must take action?”  That is the question we started last week’s Men’s Moment with, and one that is even more relevant this week.

Let's take time to continue our discussion on this important topic this week in Men's Moment.

]]> Where is your line in the sand regarding your faith?  Where is the point that you say, “Enough, I must take action?”  That is the question we started last week’s Men’s Moment with, and one that is even more relevant this week.

Let's take time to continue our discussion on this important topic this week in Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8574133 Wed, 26 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 408 2021 36 full false Men's Moment - "Where's Your Line?" (Part 1) - 035 - 210519 Men's Moment - "Where's Your Line?" (Part 1) - 035 - 210519 Where is your line in the sand regarding your faith? Where is the point that you say, “Enough, I must take action?”

Let's talk about that in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Where is your line in the sand regarding your faith? Where is the point that you say, “Enough, I must take action?”

Let's talk about that in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8536684 Wed, 19 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 334 faith, challenge, sharing, 2021 35 full false Men's Moment - "Plan - Yes or No?" - 034 - 210512 Men's Moment - "Plan - Yes or No?" - 034 - 210512 Do you have a plan? Do you know what you are going to be doing today? This week? This month? Even this year?

In today's Men's Moment, we talk about planning from a Biblical perspective.

]]> Do you have a plan? Do you know what you are going to be doing today? This week? This month? Even this year?

In today's Men's Moment, we talk about planning from a Biblical perspective.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8494471 Wed, 12 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 434 full false Men's Moment - "Help" - 033 - 210505 Men's Moment - "Help" - 033 - 210505 HELP - (Noun) The act of help; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
              (Verb) To give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contributing strength or means to; render assistance to; cooper effectively with; aid; assist.

It’s a safe bet you did not expect to start off this week's Men’s Moment with a vocabulary lesson, and I understand that. It is another safe bet, however, that “helping” is something you may not think a great deal about on a daily basis. I also understand that thought process.

Let's talk about "helping" and "serving" in this episode of Men's Moment.

]]> HELP - (Noun) The act of help; aid or assistance; relief or succor.
              (Verb) To give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contributing strength or means to; render assistance to; cooper effectively with; aid; assist.

It’s a safe bet you did not expect to start off this week's Men’s Moment with a vocabulary lesson, and I understand that. It is another safe bet, however, that “helping” is something you may not think a great deal about on a daily basis. I also understand that thought process.

Let's talk about "helping" and "serving" in this episode of Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8459167 Wed, 05 May 2021 05:00:00 -0500 367 full false Men's Moment - "Who's the Boss?" - 032 - 210428 Men's Moment - "Who's the Boss?" - 032 - 210428 Do you like to be in charge? The boss man, chief, executive, foreman, master, captain, big gun, head honcho, jefe, numero uno, or whatever title you give yourself?

Deep down, most guys do want to have control and lots of it, and that’s okay up to a point. That's what we talk about in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Do you like to be in charge? The boss man, chief, executive, foreman, master, captain, big gun, head honcho, jefe, numero uno, or whatever title you give yourself?

Deep down, most guys do want to have control and lots of it, and that’s okay up to a point. That's what we talk about in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8415362 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 386 2021 32 full false Men's Moment - "Familiarity" - 031 - 210421 Men's Moment - "Familiarity" - 031 - 210421 Familiarity. It’s an interesting word, particularly in how it is subconsciously applied in today’s faith life in churches.

Is is an interesting dichotomy that we work so hard to build relationships in life, and then use that very knowledge, familiarity if you will, to hinder the same relationships we work so hard to build. Let's talk about this in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Familiarity. It’s an interesting word, particularly in how it is subconsciously applied in today’s faith life in churches.

Is is an interesting dichotomy that we work so hard to build relationships in life, and then use that very knowledge, familiarity if you will, to hinder the same relationships we work so hard to build. Let's talk about this in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8372667 Wed, 21 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 435 2021 31 full true Men's Moment - "Did You Feel That?" - 030 - 210414 Men's Moment - "Did You Feel That?" - 030 - 210414 Did you feel that?

If not, did you feel that next one? What am I talking about?

Earthquakes, of course. According to one source, there were at least 1,377 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater that occurred somewhere in the world just last month. Some are hard to feel while others are not only felt, they cause serious damage. There are a few earthquakes that can change the course of history in an entire region.

What do earthquakes have to do with you? Let's talk about that in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Did you feel that?

If not, did you feel that next one? What am I talking about?

Earthquakes, of course. According to one source, there were at least 1,377 earthquakes with a magnitude of 4.0 or greater that occurred somewhere in the world just last month. Some are hard to feel while others are not only felt, they cause serious damage. There are a few earthquakes that can change the course of history in an entire region.

What do earthquakes have to do with you? Let's talk about that in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8328704 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 312 2021 30 full false Men's Moment (FHM) - "Why you NEED to be there!" - 029 - 210407 Men's Moment (FHM) - "Why you NEED to be there!" - 029 - 210407 Guys, let me just get to the bottom line of this week’s Men’s Moment and give you the call to action now. We have a prayer conference in two weeks, and you need to be there.

       It starts on Sunday, April 18th, in the morning service, and then again that same night at 6PM. It continues on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights of the next week, starting each night at 6PM. If you want to sign up to feed your family at the church, go to the church website to register, or call the church office and let them know so they can plan the logistics well.

]]> Guys, let me just get to the bottom line of this week’s Men’s Moment and give you the call to action now. We have a prayer conference in two weeks, and you need to be there.

       It starts on Sunday, April 18th, in the morning service, and then again that same night at 6PM. It continues on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights of the next week, starting each night at 6PM. If you want to sign up to feed your family at the church, go to the church website to register, or call the church office and let them know so they can plan the logistics well.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8285013 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 05:00:00 -0500 349 29 2021 full false Men's Moment - "Are You Convinced?" - 028 - 210331 Men's Moment - "Are You Convinced?" - 028 - 210331 What does it take to convince you of something? For instance, do you really believe the crucifixion story regarding Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection? Or are you feeling perplexed and not quite as sure as you used to be about the Biblical facts presented in the Gospel accounts? Why is it important what you are “convinced” of? Let's discuss this a few moments in today's Men's Moment.

]]> What does it take to convince you of something? For instance, do you really believe the crucifixion story regarding Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection? Or are you feeling perplexed and not quite as sure as you used to be about the Biblical facts presented in the Gospel accounts? Why is it important what you are “convinced” of? Let's discuss this a few moments in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8233850 Wed, 31 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 321 full false Men's Moment - "Which Crowd For You?" - 027 - 210324 Men's Moment - "Which Crowd For You?" - 027 - 210324 If Jesus were to ride into our town in modern times, where would you be in the crowd? What could tempt you to switch crowds?

I can hear your brain now. “You are not making sense. If Jesus came to town tomorrow, I would call folks to let them know, make certain He had somewhere to stay, talk to the local pastors to see what church He could speak in this Sunday. We might even try to get him in at the college coliseum just so we could fit more people. I would be so excited I couldn't stand it! So why are you asking ‘what could tempt you to switch crowds?’ Nothing would!”

Hmmm. Really? Let’s get real today, look at history in Scripture, and ask some honest questions of ourselves in today's Men's Moment.

]]> If Jesus were to ride into our town in modern times, where would you be in the crowd? What could tempt you to switch crowds?

I can hear your brain now. “You are not making sense. If Jesus came to town tomorrow, I would call folks to let them know, make certain He had somewhere to stay, talk to the local pastors to see what church He could speak in this Sunday. We might even try to get him in at the college coliseum just so we could fit more people. I would be so excited I couldn't stand it! So why are you asking ‘what could tempt you to switch crowds?’ Nothing would!”

Hmmm. Really? Let’s get real today, look at history in Scripture, and ask some honest questions of ourselves in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8195161 Wed, 24 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 364 2021 27 full false Men's Moment - "The call" - 026 - 210317 Men's Moment - "The call" - 026 - 210317 Have you ever watched the movie, The Rookie? If not, you should take some time to enjoy this 2002 American sports-drama film. It's based on the true story of Jim Morris, a high school physical science teacher who coaches the school's baseball team.

Through a series of events, Jim Morris ends up getting "the call" to pitch in professional baseball for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Are you ready for "the call" from God? Let's talk about what it takes to be ready in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Have you ever watched the movie, The Rookie? If not, you should take some time to enjoy this 2002 American sports-drama film. It's based on the true story of Jim Morris, a high school physical science teacher who coaches the school's baseball team.

Through a series of events, Jim Morris ends up getting "the call" to pitch in professional baseball for the Tampa Bay Rays.

Are you ready for "the call" from God? Let's talk about what it takes to be ready in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8154441 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 362 2021 26 full false Men's Moment - "Households" - 025 - 210310 Men's Moment - "Households" - 025 - 210310 Research from the Barna Group, a faith-based organization that has carefully and strategically tracked the role of faith in America for decades, describes households that participate in all of several key activities on a weekly basis as being “spiritually vibrant.” Would your household be considered spiritually vibrant? Let's talk about that in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Research from the Barna Group, a faith-based organization that has carefully and strategically tracked the role of faith in America for decades, describes households that participate in all of several key activities on a weekly basis as being “spiritually vibrant.” Would your household be considered spiritually vibrant? Let's talk about that in this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8107385 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 141 2021 25 full false Men's Moment - "Storms" - 024 - 210303 Men's Moment - "Storms" - 024 - 210303 The words “amazing”, “great” and “awesome” are included on the list of the Most Overused Words and How to Avoid Them.  But how does one describe the storms of the last two weeks other than unbelievably awesome in size, scope, intensity, and impact?! A positive outcome from the storms, however, was the response of so many people within the community to help those impacted in some way. Jesus did the very same thing with his disciples. Let's discuss for a few moments on this week's Men's Moment.

]]> The words “amazing”, “great” and “awesome” are included on the list of the Most Overused Words and How to Avoid Them.  But how does one describe the storms of the last two weeks other than unbelievably awesome in size, scope, intensity, and impact?! A positive outcome from the storms, however, was the response of so many people within the community to help those impacted in some way. Jesus did the very same thing with his disciples. Let's discuss for a few moments on this week's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-8063889 Wed, 03 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0600 224 2021 24 full true Men's Moment - "Defining Moments" - 023 - 210210 Men's Moment - "Defining Moments" - 023 - 210210 Have you ever had an event occur in your life where you later said, “That was a defining moment for me!” Or are you reading (or listening to) this and saying, “Just what is a defining moment?”

The dictionary states that a defining moment is “a point at which the essential nature or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified.” Sounds pretty straight-forward to me. So, what are your defining moments up to this point? Let's check a few.

]]> Have you ever had an event occur in your life where you later said, “That was a defining moment for me!” Or are you reading (or listening to) this and saying, “Just what is a defining moment?”

The dictionary states that a defining moment is “a point at which the essential nature or character of a person, group, etc., is revealed or identified.” Sounds pretty straight-forward to me. So, what are your defining moments up to this point? Let's check a few.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-7778356 Wed, 10 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600 255 2021 23 full false Men's Moment - "What's In A Name?" - 022 - 210203 Men's Moment - "What's In A Name?" - 022 - 210203 Let me ask you, when was the last time you thought about the importance of your name? Ever? In Biblical times, names were extremely important as they often “told a story” about the person, their origins, or their heritage.  Here is another and better question - what do you want people to think about when they hear your name?  Let's talk about this in this issue of Men's Moment.

]]> Let me ask you, when was the last time you thought about the importance of your name? Ever? In Biblical times, names were extremely important as they often “told a story” about the person, their origins, or their heritage.  Here is another and better question - what do you want people to think about when they hear your name?  Let's talk about this in this issue of Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-7637653 Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:00:00 -0600 285 2021 22 full false Men's Moment - "Anger! Why?" - 021 - 210127 Men's Moment - "Anger! Why?" - 021 - 210127 Let me ask you something. When was the last time you got angry and ended up in an argument? Why? What was so important it could justify a fight with a loved one?  Men have a bad habit of expressing many feelings they cannot interpret at the time in the form of anger.  Let's talk a bit about that in this Men's Moment.

]]> Let me ask you something. When was the last time you got angry and ended up in an argument? Why? What was so important it could justify a fight with a loved one?  Men have a bad habit of expressing many feelings they cannot interpret at the time in the form of anger.  Let's talk a bit about that in this Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-7480540 Wed, 27 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 318 2021 21 full false Men's Moment - "Role Model" - 020 - 220120 Men's Moment - "Role Model" - 020 - 220120 Over the years, I have learned that everyone is a role model to someone. Right now, someone is watching you. They do it because they believe in you. They are watching how you handle life. Knowing that you will be a role model today, why not work on being the best one you can be?

]]> Over the years, I have learned that everyone is a role model to someone. Right now, someone is watching you. They do it because they believe in you. They are watching how you handle life. Knowing that you will be a role model today, why not work on being the best one you can be?

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-7363069 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 227 2021 20 full false Men's Moment - "Power - 019 - 220114 Men's Moment - "Power - 019 - 220114 You don’t know how to appreciate it until it’s gone. I don’t mean personal, will-bending power. I’m talking about just good ole’ electric power. I sometimes wonder if as men, we ignore the true power that is available to us through Christ. Let's explore this thought together in this episode of Men's Moment.

]]> You don’t know how to appreciate it until it’s gone. I don’t mean personal, will-bending power. I’m talking about just good ole’ electric power. I sometimes wonder if as men, we ignore the true power that is available to us through Christ. Let's explore this thought together in this episode of Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-7276627 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 315 full false Men's Moment - "The One Thing" - 018 - 220106 Men's Moment - "The One Thing" - 018 - 220106 It’s the start of a new year. Have you determined your “one thing” God intends for you? No? Then take a few minutes to listen to this recording of Men's Moment!

]]> It’s the start of a new year. Have you determined your “one thing” God intends for you? No? Then take a few minutes to listen to this recording of Men's Moment!

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-7129546 Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:00:00 -0600 240 full false Men's Moment - "Leftovers" - 017 - 201230 Men's Moment - "Leftovers" - 017 - 201230 Leftovers.  After recent festivities, how many leftovers do you have in your refrigerator? Better yet, what are you going to do with them now? The same question needs to be asked about the refrigerator of your life experiences. Are your experiences just leftovers? 

Let's explore this together in this Men's Moment.

]]> Leftovers.  After recent festivities, how many leftovers do you have in your refrigerator? Better yet, what are you going to do with them now? The same question needs to be asked about the refrigerator of your life experiences. Are your experiences just leftovers? 

Let's explore this together in this Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-7057654 Wed, 30 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600 332 full false Men's Moment - "Let Us Go Now" - 016 - 201223 Men's Moment - "Let Us Go Now" - 016 - 201223 You’re a shepherd. It’s been a fairly routine night on the hillside near the tiny village of Bethlehem. Pretty, starry, quiet. And then, BAM, an angel appears in the sky, which scares the living daylights out of you. He gives you a message, and then disappears. Now, what are YOU going to do?

]]> You’re a shepherd. It’s been a fairly routine night on the hillside near the tiny village of Bethlehem. Pretty, starry, quiet. And then, BAM, an angel appears in the sky, which scares the living daylights out of you. He gives you a message, and then disappears. Now, what are YOU going to do?

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-6643723 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600 264 2020 16 full false Men's Moment - "Wise Men Came" - 015 - 201216 Men's Moment - "Wise Men Came" - 015 - 201216 The Bible says that, “wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,” seeking Jesus. Quiz question: How many magi (wise men) took the long, arduous trek to see Jesus? Irrespective of the actual number who made the trip, the focal point was why they made the nearly two-year journey to see the Christ child. They believed the prophecy that the Messiah would be born.

]]> The Bible says that, “wise men from the East came to Jerusalem,” seeking Jesus. Quiz question: How many magi (wise men) took the long, arduous trek to see Jesus? Irrespective of the actual number who made the trip, the focal point was why they made the nearly two-year journey to see the Christ child. They believed the prophecy that the Messiah would be born.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-6641941 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600 138 2020 15 full false Men's Moment - "There Were Shepherds" - 014 - 201209 Men's Moment - "There Were Shepherds" - 014 - 201209 If you have heard many stories about the life of shepherds during the time of Jesus’ birth, you probably have been taught that shepherds were the low-life's of that period. You may have been told they were dirty, illiterate, unreliable, and unstable. Digging deeper into scriptures and context, as well as exploring extra-Biblical records, indicates a different picture is probably closer to truth, and it’s one that affects you and me.

]]> If you have heard many stories about the life of shepherds during the time of Jesus’ birth, you probably have been taught that shepherds were the low-life's of that period. You may have been told they were dirty, illiterate, unreliable, and unstable. Digging deeper into scriptures and context, as well as exploring extra-Biblical records, indicates a different picture is probably closer to truth, and it’s one that affects you and me.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-6640582 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600 275 2020 14 full false Men's Moment - "Give Thanks" - 012 - 201125 Men's Moment - "Give Thanks" - 012 - 201125 Give thanks. That’s what Thanksgiving is supposed to be about.

But how do we give thanks for a year that has been chaotic, upsetting, deadly for some, and life interruptions for all? Let's talk about this together for a few moments in this episode of Men's Moment.

]]> Give thanks. That’s what Thanksgiving is supposed to be about.

But how do we give thanks for a year that has been chaotic, upsetting, deadly for some, and life interruptions for all? Let's talk about this together for a few moments in this episode of Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-6517795 Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600 254 2020 12 full false Men's Moment - "How Sophisticated Are You?" - 011 - 201118 Men's Moment - "How Sophisticated Are You?" - 011 - 201118 How sophisticated are you? What I mean by my question is, when that little voice inside of you, that voice of the Holy Spirit, tells you that you have done something wrong to someone, how do you react? Listen today as we discuss the spiritual discipline of a clear conscience.

]]> How sophisticated are you? What I mean by my question is, when that little voice inside of you, that voice of the Holy Spirit, tells you that you have done something wrong to someone, how do you react? Listen today as we discuss the spiritual discipline of a clear conscience.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-6425842 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600 334 full false Men's Moment - "Turn and Return" - 010 - 201111 Men's Moment - "Turn and Return" - 010 - 201111 What does repent mean? What is the potential impact of this small word? Let's explore this together for a moment in today's Men's Moment.

]]> What does repent mean? What is the potential impact of this small word? Let's explore this together for a moment in today's Men's Moment.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-6310432 Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600 359 2020 10 full false Men's Moment - "Audible Call." - 009 - 201104 Men's Moment - "Audible Call." - 009 - 201104 How is your memory of Bible scripture going? Think you can do it?  Listen to today's podcast and be challenged like never before!

]]> How is your memory of Bible scripture going? Think you can do it?  Listen to today's podcast and be challenged like never before!

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-6196252 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600 359 2020 9 full false Men's Moment - "It's Broke. Fix it." - 008 - 201028 Men's Moment - "It's Broke. Fix it." - 008 - 201028 What is spiritual brokenness? Let's take a brief walk into the discussion, the first step to revival.

]]> What is spiritual brokenness? Let's take a brief walk into the discussion, the first step to revival.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-6075820 Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0500 294 full false Men's Moment - "Prayer" - 006 - 201014 Men's Moment - "Prayer" - 006 - 201014 Prayer. For some men, the very word sends them into mental lock down. Why? What can we do to overcome this and use one of our most effective communication tools? Listen and see!

]]> Prayer. For some men, the very word sends them into mental lock down. Why? What can we do to overcome this and use one of our most effective communication tools? Listen and see!

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-5755522 Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500 333 full false Men's Moment - "Laughter" - 005 - 201007 Men's Moment - "Laughter" - 005 - 201007 You gotta admit…it’s been a pretty downer time since at least February of this year, 2020. I mean with the pandemic, sickness, worry, stay-at-home orders, a crazy economy, and more, it has just been tough for some people. You know what you need to do right now? Listen to find out!

]]> You gotta admit…it’s been a pretty downer time since at least February of this year, 2020. I mean with the pandemic, sickness, worry, stay-at-home orders, a crazy economy, and more, it has just been tough for some people. You know what you need to do right now? Listen to find out!

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-5678755 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500 260 2020 5 full false Men's Moment - "Trouble in River City" - 007 - 201021 Men's Moment - "Trouble in River City" - 007 - 201021 Would you agree that we are a nation that is in a predicament? Even you “Polyanna” types must realize that our nation is in trouble. Let's begin the process of discovering how we as men of God can help change this.

]]> Would you agree that we are a nation that is in a predicament? Even you “Polyanna” types must realize that our nation is in trouble. Let's begin the process of discovering how we as men of God can help change this.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-5776006 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0500 280 full false Men's Moment - "What will they say?" - 004 - 200930 Men's Moment - "What will they say?" - 004 - 200930 What will people say about your life at your funeral? Have you thought about the way you are living today, and the legacy it leaves tomorrow? Let's explore this together for a few moments.

]]> What will people say about your life at your funeral? Have you thought about the way you are living today, and the legacy it leaves tomorrow? Let's explore this together for a few moments.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-5659003 Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0500 285 full false Men's Moment - "Your Life Descriptive" Men's Moment - "Your Life Descriptive" If I asked you to boil the essence of everything you are down into just a few words, could you do it? For that matter, could you come up with a phrase that you want to be known for to those around you? Let's explore for a few moments how we might approach our life descriptive to help guide us.

]]> If I asked you to boil the essence of everything you are down into just a few words, could you do it? For that matter, could you come up with a phrase that you want to be known for to those around you? Let's explore for a few moments how we might approach our life descriptive to help guide us.

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-5462290 Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0500 322 full false Men's Moment - "Band" - 002 - 200909 Men's Moment - "Band" - 002 - 200909  Have you ever considered the actual definition of the word “band?” I finally looked it up and was surprised to see so many uses and definitions of a word that is used regularly in our culture without our thinking anything of it. And it applies to us men of God in our lives at the church!

]]>  Have you ever considered the actual definition of the word “band?” I finally looked it up and was surprised to see so many uses and definitions of a word that is used regularly in our culture without our thinking anything of it. And it applies to us men of God in our lives at the church!

]]> Robert Hurst Buzzsprout-5354587 Wed, 09 Sep 2020 04:00:00 -0500 789 full false