Radical Manhood: The Value of Stepping into Mentorship of Other Men
In person discussion notes for September 15, 2025
1 The Cost of Truth in a Cultural War: Speaking biblical truth today can cost lives, reputations, and
livelihoods. Mentorship is vital to guide young men in standing firm without compromise.
The Cost of Truth in a Cultural War
When have you seen or experienced the cost of speaking biblical truth in today’s culture? How did you respond?
2 Truth vs. 'My Truth': Culture elevates personal truth above God's truth. Mentorship cuts through
confusion by pointing to Scripture as the plumb line. (John 17:17)
Truth vs. “My Truth”
What dangers do you see in the rise of “my truth”? How can we mentor others to anchor in God’s unchanging truth?
3 Gender and Identity Confusion: Society redefines male and female, but God’s design remains
clear. Mentors anchor the next generation in His truth. (Genesis 1:27)
Gender and Identity Confusion
How should godly men respond when culture redefines identity? What role can mentors play in guiding the next generation through this confusion?
4 The Courage to Speak When it Costs: Mentorship develops courage, teaching younger men how
to hold convictions with grace, even when it brings opposition.
The Courage to Speak When it Costs
What practical steps can we take to prepare ourselves—and those we mentor—for the backlash that may come when we stand on God’s Word?
5 Leadership Begins at Home: The first field of leadership is the home. Mentorship challenges men
to lead as fathers, husbands, and brothers. (Ephesians 5:25, 6:4)
Leadership Begins at Home
What does it look like to be intentional in mentoring your own children or family first? Where have you succeeded or struggled?
6 Discipleship as God’s Model: Jesus built His kingdom by mentoring 12 men—teaching,
correcting, and sending them out. Mentorship is not optional; it’s our calling. (Matthew 28:19–20)
Discipleship as God’s Model
Jesus discipled twelve men closely—who are the one or two men God may be calling you to disciple right now?
7 Counter-Cultural Manhood: The world sees leadership as dominance; God sees it as service and
sacrifice. Mentorship models servant leadership.
Counter-Cultural Manhood
Where do you see men in our world chasing cultural power instead of biblical servanthood? How can we model something different?
8 Guardians of Legacy: Without mentors, truth dies in one generation. Judges 2:10 shows what
happens when the next generation does not know the Lord.
Guardians of Legacy
Judges 2:10 warns about a generation that “did not know the Lord.” What steps can we take as mentors to ensure that does not happen in our families and communities?
9 Strength in Brotherhood: Mentorship fosters accountability and encouragement, protecting
against isolation in a hostile world.
Strength in Brotherhood
Why do you think so many men isolate themselves today? How has brotherhood and accountability protected you personally?
10 Multiplying Leaders in Communities: Strong mentors multiply strong leaders. Communities
thrive when men of conviction take responsibility to influence culture for Christ.
Multiplying Leaders in Communities
What is one practical way you could help raise up a leader in your workplace, church, or community this year?
Reflection Questions
• Who has mentored you in your walk with Christ, and how did it shape you?
• Who is God calling you to mentor right now?
• What cultural lies are you helping the next generation confront with biblical truth?
• How can you model servant leadership at home, in church, and in your community?