Arena of Man Podcast Episode 10: Becoming a Heroic Man with Author Bill Delvaux
Heroic is available now, wherever books are sold!
As men, we are drawn to the hero in every story. Whether it’s William Wallace in Braveheart or Maximus in Gladiator, or countless other examples, there is something within the heart of a man that resonates and understands, “that is what I want to be.” But somewhere along the way, we lose our way. We recognize the men we were aspiring to be aren’t the heroes we thought they were, or we are seeking to become heroic by pursuing things like achievement and position. All of these scenarios can leave us struggling and resigned to settle for less than we are intended to become as men.
But what if I told you there is an ultimate hero to show us the path to becoming truly heroic men, and the path he is leading us to take is not what you would expect? In this episode, I interview Bill Delvaux. Bill is the founder of Landmark Journey Ministries and the author of the recently released book titled, Heroic: The Surprising Path to True Manhood. In our conversation, Bill unpacks how Jesus is the ultimate heroic man, and He is offering to serve as our guide to becoming the men God has called us to be. But the path to get there is where the “surprise” comes.
I have been really challenged by what Bill shares and I hope you are too. I also hope this episode encourages and equips you to become your best in every arena of life. Below, you’ll find show notes including time stamps for our conversation, links to connect with Bill, and where you can find his book for sale. Thanks for getting out of the stands and off the sidelines and for taking this step into the Arena of Man!
Show Notes:
3:23: Bill Delvaux Introduction.
4:40: What inspired Heroic.
6:40: Men’s draw to the heroic.
7:35: The three types of men we are looking for in the heroic.
11:00: What draws us to men like William Wallace and Maximus.
12:08: Our culture’s perversion of manhood.
15:10: The importance of rites of passage in the journey toward true manhood.
18:45: Men need a “coach” or “guide” to lead us into true manhood.
20:40: All other heroes are pointing us to the ultimate hero…Jesus.
21:22: Jesus is the great hero of all time, and He wants to initiate us into the heroic life.
22:20: The surprising path to the heroic life is through “death.”
24:00: The important step of “detaching.”
27:30: The need for men to “unmask.”
31:05: The importance of entering silence in our pursuit of true manhood.
35:30: Common ways to begin entering into silence.
40:55: This calling to true manhood is not passive.
47:40: How you can connect with Bill Delvaux and Landmark Journey Ministries.
Helpful Links:
Heroic Conversations Podcast: These podcast episodes serve as a great accompaniment to Bill’s book.
Bill on Social Media: @BillDelvaux.
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