The Christian Bro Code Podcast is a men’s discipleship podcast Dr. Escobedo produced from 2017 to 2020. The podcast was dedicated to helping men grow as disciples of Jesus who Live, Love and Lead to honor God. Every episode is designed to help you advance from where you are to where God wants you to be. Welcome to The Christian Bro Code Podcast! Dr. Escobedo is no longe producing episodes of the Christian Bro Code Podcast, but you can find all the episodes here. Enjoy!
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First, the bad news: After careful consideration, I've decided to suspend production of The Christian Bro Code Podcast, YouTube channel and Facebook Page. Now, the good news (at least for me it is!): I will continue to provide teachings via a podcast and YouTube channel. The podcast will be new. The YouTube channel and Facebook page will be The Chr…
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What's Your Growth Plan For 2021?
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Growth doesn’t happen on its own or just because you want it to happen. Growth happens when you decide to grow, map out a growth plan and then put it into action. 2020 was … different, and only God knows what’s in store for us in 2021. But, one thing is for sure. Regardless of what happened in 2020 or of what awaits you in 2021, you can grow. Make …
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Are You Willing To Give Up Your Rights?
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What a crazy election season it's been! I'm sure you have your own very unique political views and opinions. And I'm sure that, whatever they may be, you're convinced that they are absolutely right and that anybody who doesn't share them must be taking stupid pills. And, it's very likely that you're not shy about your views or about sharing them wi…
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No doubt we're all feeling frustrated and maybe even a little anxious during this whole COVID-19 situation. That's pretty normal, I think. But, have you gotten to the point that you've started to doubt in God? If that's where you find yourself, take a listen to this episode. Now, fair warning, you're not going to hear the stuff you typically hear l…
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Out With The Old In With The New, Bro!
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Since March of 2020 we've all been living in some kind of alternate reality. Among other things happening in our nation and world, COVID has impacted our lives in ways nobody could have foreseen. I think we all know change is inevitable. But there's a huge difference between living with changes you chose and changes that you did not choose. In the …
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Demonstrating Faith In The Face Of Suffering
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Regardless of your level of income or the amount of clout you have in society, you will more than likely face a desperate situation at some point in your life. I would argue that in those situations, as a disciple of Jesus, you are called on to demonstrate your faith. But, what does that mean? In this episode I take you through Mark 5:21-43 to help…
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Five Takeaways From Mark 5:1-20
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Mark 5:1-20 is a pretty well-known passage. It's the one when Jesus heals a man possessed by a legion of demons. The demons then enter a herd of pigs who hurl themselves over a cliff and drown in a lake. The thing with passages that are well-know to us is that we sometimes read over them and think we've squeezed all the juice out of them! Thinking …
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A Radical Call To Radical Discipleship
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Following Jesus is an all or nothing proposition. What Jesus looks for is men who are as committed to His mission as He was. Yeah. That's intense. That's radical. That's being a disciple of Jesus. In this episode we look at Mark 3:20-35. In this passage, some of Jesus' family members said this about Jesus, "He's out of his mind!" Only family can ge…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Disciple Of Jesus?
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I say it all the time. This podcast is all about helping you grow as a disciple of Jesus. But, have you ever stopped to think, "What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?" No doubt, there are many ways we can describe what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. In this episode I boil it down to a handful of characteristics. These are characteristics…
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Two things you should know before listening to this episode. First, you’ll agree with a lot of what I have to say, and you’ll probably disagree with some of what I have to say. Second, this episode is like vegetables. You may not like it, but it’ll be good for you. This episode is part of our three-part series on Obed-Edom. This episode is all abou…
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You're going to need your big bro pants for this episode, Bro. This episode is part of our three part series on Obed-Edom. This episode is all about authority. What it is and how we're supposed to use it today as Christian bros. You're going to like some of what I have to say. Other parts - not so much. But, it's all good, bro! There's a story in 2…
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Bro - this an episode you don't want to miss! There's a story in 2 Samuel 6 about a Bro named Obed-Edom. There's not a whole lot of detail about this bro, but check out this verse, "The ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-Edom the Gittite for three months, and the LORD blessed him and his entire household." Now, wouldn't you like to know …
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So You Want To Be a Leader, Bro?
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What's up, Bro! Welcome to Season 3 Episode 1 of The Christian Bro Code Podcast! This episode is a Bible study on Titus 1:5-9. We're going to dissect what Paul tells Titus about what it takes to be a Christian leader. Buckle up, because we take a pretty deep dive into these verses. If you have the desire to develop as a leader in your church, Paul …
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Three Reasons Why You're Not Growing, Bro!
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If you've ever wondered why you're not growing, don't worry, Bro. I've got you covered. I'm going to talk to you about three reasons why you're not growing. Now, understand, I'm not talking from theory only. I've personally seen each of these three reasons played out in my own life and spiritual growth. I'm sure there are many more reasons as to wh…
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What's up, Bro! In the previous episode of The Christian Bro Code Podcast I told you I was cooking up a free training for you. Well guess what. It's ready. That's right, Bro! In this mini-episode I tell you all about it. To get a hold of the free training, head on over to thechristianbrocode.com. The title of the training is "How to Kick Start Your…
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What's up, Bro! I know, I know. It's been a while. Actually, it's been 10 months since the last episode of the Christian Bro Code Podcast. Well, here I am again! In this episode, I tell you all about what I've been doing for the past 10 months and why there hasn't been an episode in so long. Also, I tell you about some ideas I've been kicking aroun…
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In 2 Timothy 3:16 Paul says that all Scripture is God-breathed and useful. In this episode I take a deep dive into what it means that Scripture is God-breathed and what Scripture is actually useful for. If you're a Christian Bro in the 21st century, you need to hear this episode. The Christian Bro Code Podcast is all about helping you grow as a dis…
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Psalm 19: The Importance of God's Word
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In Psalm 19 David talks about some of the many benefits of putting God's word into practice. It's interesting, though, that in a Psalm that talks about the importance of Gods word the first six verses talk about creation. Why did David begin a Psalm about God's word talking about creation. That's what I explain in this episode. The Christian Bro Co…
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Spiritually tired. If you don't feel it now chances are you have or will feel it at some point. It's possible that you know a Christian Bro who feels spiritually tired. What should you do if you feel spiritually tired? In this episode I talk about a couple reasons Jesus shared that may explain why you're feeling spiritually tired. The remedy in bot…
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WARNING: There is a good chance that you're not going to like this episode. I'm not trying to be gimmicky. For real, bro - you might be offended by what I tell you in this episode. The reason? I'm going to compare you to Judas. Enough said. Listen. Or don't. Your call, bro. But don't say I didn't warn you. ************** The Christian Bro Code Podc…
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It's All About Your Kingdom Assignment, Bro!
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I hope this episode challenges you. No, really. You have an incredible opportunity to be part of God's plan to solve all of humanity's problems. God has an assignment for you in His kingdom. That assignment will impact others, for sure. But, it will also make you feel crazy satisfied and full of purpose. There's a catch, though. If you want to be p…
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Focus On What You Can Become, Not On What You Currently Are
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Focus on what you can become not on what you currently are. Why? Because that's what Jesus did when he called his first disciples. He called them based on what they could become, not on what they currently were. In Matthew 4:18-19 Jesus told Peter and Andrew, "Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men." There's much more to this call than …
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Too Busy to Pray for Your Kids Every Morning? Try This, Bro!
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I bet you want to pray for your kids every morning, right? But mornings can be crazy! How do you make time to have a meaningful prayer moment every morning when you have to worry about breakfast, kids' lost shoes, signing permission slips and all the other crazy stuff that happens every morning? Don't worry, bro - I got your back. For the past 6 ye…
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You're Defective, Bro, Not Disqualified
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Bad experiences from your past can make you feel as if you’re disqualified from achieving important things for God’s Kingdom. That's simply not true! Whether it's something from your distant past or something from last week - you're not disqualified, bro! In this episode I share some insights from the story of Ehud from the Old Testament book of Ju…
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Update - Season Two of the Podcast!
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What's up, Bro! It's been a while hasn't it? Well, I have some updates for you. Technically, this isn't a new episode, it's an update. So take a listen to find out what's coming up in 2019 on the Christian Bro Code Podcast. God bless, bro! Sign up here to be notified any time there is a new episode: Tell me when there's a new episode! You can check…
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This episode is a little different. Instead of a teaching or Bible study, I share with you a little of my back story. I talk to you about 18 years of my life that served to form me into the minister, the man, the person I am today. It's the 18 years I spent working on my academic degrees. It wasn't always easy, but it was well worth it.…
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In this episode I talk to you about something I’ve been involved in for a few months now. It’s called a Mastermind group. I know, it sounds like a plot to take over the world, but it’s nothing like that. I can say that in these past few months that I’ve been involved in a Mastermind group I have grown in a way that would have taken me a lot longer …
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Setting Up Memorial Stones | CBCEP-22
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Joshua 3-4 talks about Israel crossing the Jordan river and setting up twelve memorial stones. This event marks the first manifestation of God's presence with Israel's new leader, Joshua, who had been appointed to assume leadership of Israel after the death of Moses. The twelve stones themselves were important. The fact that these twelve stones wer…
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Overcoming Guilt and Shame | CBC21
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It can be hard to overcome the feelings of guilt and shame when you do something a follower of Jesus shouldn't do. I know it's happened to me - too many times. I'll be in a worship service where I feel God's presence in a very real way. Then – out of nowhere – I remember that not too long ago I did something a follower of Jesus shouldn't do. Instan…
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This episode is a Bible Study about "doubting" Thomas in John 20:24-29. If your faith in Jesus has ever gone through a moment of doubt, this episode will help you understand that Jesus doesn’t condemn you because you doubted. As we walk through this passage, I point out two key insights that I know will encourage you and show you that Jesus doesn’t…
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In this episode I talk about what I think is one of the most important reasons that men need friends. You might be thinking, "Why are friends important?" Well, a man needs friends. A bro needs bros! So tune in to see how I answer the question, "Why are friends important?" To explain what I think is one of the most important reasons that men need fr…
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In Google start typing, "Why do Christians" and the first item that appears in the Auto Complete box is "Why do Christians Fast?" That means that "Why do Christians Fast?" is one of the web's most searched questions about Christians. Apparently, people want to know the truth about Christians and fasting! So in this episode I'm doing an "Auto Comple…
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Learn how to fight, Bro! (Part Two)
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In this episode - Three techniques for resolving conflict in marriage. If every conflict with your wife turns into world war three, you need to listen to this episode! These three techniques for resolving conflict in marriage will help so that conflict in your marriage becomes a source of growth and not frustration. The conversation in this episode…
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In this episode I share six principles for conflict resolution in marriage. These six principles will help you and your wife resolve conflict in your marriage. My wife and I have used these principles and taught them to others - and guess what? They work! These Six Principles for Conflict Resolution in Marriage address a problem that I see lots of …
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How do I raise kids who love God? Just talk about God, Bro! In this episode I tackle the question, "How do I raise kids who love God?" The short answer is - Just talk about God, Bro! Specifically, there are two things you need to talk about to raise kids who love God. Talk about what God expects and what God has done. To talk about what God expects…
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Are you frustrated that God isn't blessing your family as much as you would like? Do you hear other bros talk about how God is blessing their family and wonder, "Why isn't that happening to my family?" Is there a secret you don't know about for having God bless your family? Understand this - God is more than willing and ready to bless you and your …
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What can you do to keep your marriage from drifting? When swimming in the ocean the waves push you back and forth. If you're not careful, after a while you'll wind up far from where you started. You drifted. The same can happen in your marriage. If you're not careful, you'll wake up one morning and realize that your marriage is far from where you w…
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I want to challenge you to step up your dad game. Be more than a paycheck provider just waiting for your kids to be old enough to leave the house. Be intentional in your parenting. Understand that God has given you a unique assignment when it comes to your kids. You’re supposed to help them discover and develop the gifts God has given them so that …
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Serve Others Even When They Don't Deserve It
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I have good news and I have bad news. First, the bad news: People are going to disappoint you - even those who are closest to you. Now the good news: Jesus knows exactly what that feels like. In all of human history there was nobody who was betrayed as brutally as Jesus was. What’s incredible is the way he responded to the betrayal. That leads me t…
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Is it ok for a Christian Bro to judge others? The short answer - Yes. It’s ok for a Christian Bro to judge others - except when it’s not ok for a Christian Bro to judge others. Make sense? I've heard it a bunch of times and I'm sure you've heard it a lot too. It goes something like this, "You can't judge me! Who are you to judge! Don't judge me! On…
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Is God’s Instruction Your Primary Influence?
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What happens when God’s instruction is the primary influence in your life? I answer that question in this episode by taking a close look at Psalm 1:1-3. We'll discover some profound truths that I hope will encourage you to make sure that God’s instruction is your life's primary influence. The Christian Bro Code Podcast is a men’s discipleship podca…
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Three Questions That Could Change Your Life
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As a Christian Bro, how sure are you that you're living according to God’s purpose for your life? In this episode I coach you through three questions that will give you clarity as you seek to discover and define your life's purpose. You'll be amazed at how the answers to these three questions have the potential to change your life. The Christian Br…
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Is It OK For Me To Get A Tattoo?
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Got ink? Some bros think it’s no biggie and other bros think it’ll send you straight to hell. Tattoos. In the end it’s a personal decision. But if you’re thinking about getting some ink, you should give it some serious thought and even seek the advice of others you trust. In this episode of The Christian Bro Code Podcast my special guest, Pastor Or…
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Four Strategies For Overcoming Temptation
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For a Christian Bro nothing feels worse than the shame, guilt, and embarrassment of giving into temptation. You wish you could travel back in time and do things differently. You swear you’ll never let it happen again. But, how can you be so sure it won’t happen again? What you need is a plan to overcome temptation. You need to think of some actions…
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Temptation-Why Is It So Hard To Resist?
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Temptation is something every Christian Bro has to deal with. As Christian Bros we know giving in to temptation is not good. We know something much better awaits us if we resist temptation. So if we know that, then why is temptation so hard to resist? In this episode I'm going to talk about the difference between a temptation and a trial. Not only …
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Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Bros!
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Every bro looks up to other bros. There's nothing wrong with that. When it becomes dangerous is when you start comparing yourself to other bros. That's not good for anyone and it's especially not good for your spiritual growth. God created you to be you and nobody else. So, stop comparing yourself to other bros. In this episode I'm going to tell yo…
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It's a natural human response to think we did something wrong whenever an authority figure asks to talk to us. We think they're mad at us or something. I don't know why that happens, but it does. What's worse is that a lot of bros out there think God is mad at them! So what happens? They stay away from God. Bro up! Don't worry. God isn't mad at you…
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It's not always easy or popular, but it's always best to do what is right in God's eyes. In fact, God promotes you when you do what is right in His eyes. It may not be smooth sailing at first, but in the end, it's worth it. In this episode we look at a the story of a bro in the Bible who decided to do what was right in God's eyes. It was tough at f…
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Figuring out God's will for my life
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Figuring out God’s will for your life can be tricky. It can feel like trying to hold on to a slippery fish you just pulled out of the water. One minute you’re holding on to it and the next minute it slips right out of your hands. What’s a bro to do? In this first episode of The Christian Bro Code Podcast we’ll tackle the question, “Figuring out God…
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