052 Chris Bolinger author of Daily Strength for Men on vulnerability & male friendships in church

Chris Bolinger author of Daily Strength For Men devotional is my guest for Episode 52 of The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast.

Chris shares the story of how he wrote his devotional and how a men's group - CLC- helped him open up and connect with other men on a deeper level than ever before. We explore how it affected his marriage and parenting and why male friendships in church can be so difficult.

After a 27-year career in high tech, Chris left the tech world to focus on providing resources to Christians. He started Revitalize Ministries to help small church leaders and was an executive producer of the film "The Song". Revitalize Ministries failed, and “The Song” was a box-office bomb.

So Chris decided to write a daily devotional that would encourage men. Much to his surprise, and that of his publisher, Daily Strength for Men has done very well, selling over 200,000 copies. The book now is the foundation of a major men's ministry curriculum. Chris is a competitive tennis player and enjoys singing in choral groups. A native of Akron who moved back to northeast Ohio in 1999, Chris is a lifelong fan of Cleveland pro sports teams, so he says, "Wait 'til next year!" a lot.

You can connect with Chris here: https://chrisbolinger.com/

And order his book: https://www.amazon.com/Daily-Strength-Men-365-Day-Devotional/dp/1424557534/

To find out more about CLC - Christ Led Communities or find a group: https://www.clchq.org/

You can get a copy of "Bridging The Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want To Be" by subscribing to my website. http://www.sovannpen.com/welcome-to-my-website/

The Courage, Coaching and Counseling Podcast launched March 30th, 2021.

I write more about marriage and parenting on my blog www.SovannPen.com

You can watch the show on my Youtube channel.

And watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/7Zx75hYUVbY

The purpose of the show is to encourage and inspire you to be more courageous in life and to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be. It is for those who may be struggling with mental illness, relationship struggles, or seeking clarity and direction in life. People who are interested in personal growth, emotional and spiritual health. Moms and Dads who would like help with their marriage and/or parenting. And people who are interested in how church leaders and mental health providers can work together to care for people.

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