August 8, 2025 • 13 mins
The cultural battle for life demands more than passive concern—it requires equipped warriors. This powerful episode featuring Seth Gruber of The 1916 Project cuts through comfortable Christianity to challenge men toward meaningful advocacy for the unborn.
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Chris Grainger (00:03):
Welcome to the Lion Within Us, a podcast
serving Christian men who arehungry to be the leaders God
intends you to be.
I'm your host, chris Granger.
Let's jump in.
All right, boys, fun Fridaytime, let's get into it, okay.
Scripture of the week.
This week has been Jeremiah 1,verse 5.
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you
were born, I consecrated you, Iappointed you a prophet to the
(00:26):
nations.
Love that verse Definitelyspent some time unpacking that
in our spiritual kickoff episode, fellas.
So that's two back in yourpodcast feed and, if you like,
those.
That's all it is.
We try to help you simplify andapply God's word.
That's it.
You enjoy it.
We do it Monday through Fridayin our Lion Within Us community
and it's completely free.
So go check out the dailyspiritual kickoff.
(00:47):
Go to the line withinus, clickon daily spiritual kickoff and
get that started right now.
All right, now, while you'rethere, go ahead and join the
community too.
You know, bro, come on, youneed some community.
Join that.
And then, for you guys thatreally want to level up, our
leadership mastermind is whereit's at.
I'm telling you, unreal, unrealresources within the leadership
mastermind.
(01:07):
Our last episode I'm going to bestraight up, was absolutely
incredible.
I'm not saying it because it'sour show, it's our podcast.
No, sometimes the shows theylack a little.
Let's just be real.
But this one hit on all eightcylinders, 100%.
Seth Gruber brought the housedown.
The 1916 Project man.
(01:32):
What a resource of information,insight, wisdom.
Gave us some real practicalchallenges there as well.
I'm blessed by it.
Hopefully you're blessed by itand go check out the
1916projectcom.
Check out that documentary.
Get plugged in because, fellas,we need to take some action.
(01:53):
Enough sideline participantsjust watching.
We can't do that.
You got to actively get intothe game, all right.
So now for our fun Friday.
Let's get into it.
We're going to always do ahealth wealth.
And so now for our fun Friday,let's get into it.
We're going to always do ahealth, wealth and self.
That's health is mind and body,wealth, career and finances,
self, husband and father.
All this stuff is how can weimprove in these areas of our
life as Christian men, okay, andas leaders that God has called
(02:17):
us to be, so that health?
Really think about taking sometime.
I mean, he's had me just reallythinking.
I mean he's had me just reallythinking.
Pray for clarity and courage onwhat you need to do as we just
facing this culture of deathreally starts coming to our, our
, our, our front doorstep moreand more each day.
Because, I'm telling you,advocating for life is not
(02:42):
always popular, and that's crazyto say, but it's always popular
and that's crazy to say, butit's always essential.
And the fight for the unbornstarts with your own heart, and
prayer equips you with theclarity to see where God is
calling you to take a stand.
And I don't know if you listento Seth and his passion and his
(03:03):
fervor, his just absolute drive.
That comes after years andyears and years of just soaking
in God's word.
And now he's ready, he'sequipped to go out and do what
God's called him to do.
So if your mouth, if your, ifyour mind rather, is clouded
with fear or or anxiety, ordoubt, or whatever it may be,
(03:25):
you're probably not going tospeak up when you matter, when
it matters most, you justprobably won't.
But when you take the time torecognize that, you're plugging
in to the author and perfecterof life and you're letting him
guide and direct you, man, I'mgoing to tell you what him guide
(03:49):
and direct you, man, I'm goingto tell you what you'll be a
massive, massive disruptor andget in this culture of death
that is surrounding us.
Has that healthy mind coupledwith that spirit, you're going
to be a force to be reckonedwith, buddy.
Think about that Now.
Your wealth tip right.
Support life-saving ministries.
I'm just going to be straightup, budget for it and spend your
(04:10):
money there, fellas, because itcan't just be about belief.
It has to be about backingperiod.
Okay, put your money where yourmouth is.
So, for guys like Seth, the1916 Project.
For guys like Preborn, the onethat we support with our family,
whatever it may be, whateveryou find your alignment is there
, actually put your financesthere, because that's a powerful
(04:33):
resource in this fight.
And when you intentionally giveto, like pregnancy centers and
foster care networks or adoptionagencies, you're not only
helping to save lives, you'reoffering up hope.
So this takes intentionality.
Build some of your budgetaround giving in these areas
(04:55):
that align to your values.
I highly recommend the way wedo regular, recurring donations.
Set it up so you don't have tothink about it and it's just
going there, and this could betowards ultrasounds, towards
counseling, towards diapers orsafe homes, whatever it may be.
Find that thing that you feellike God's calling to and then
do something about it.
(05:16):
Don't wait for wealth toaccumulate before you act, guys.
Give now.
Give intentionally, becauseyour generosity in this
situation, in this case, couldliterally be the difference
between life and death.
So there you go, self-tip We'vegot to teach our kids about the
value of life.
(05:37):
They need to know the truth,because your kids are watching
and they're learning, and ifthey don't hear from you,
they're going to hear theworld's altered version, and
that version usually centers onconvenience and self.
Let's just be real and you arethe spiritual leader of your
home.
That means it's yourresponsibility to teach your
kids Right.
(05:59):
They need to know that everylife is sacred.
They need to know from womb totomb period.
So you have to start this early.
You got to frame upconversations around being made
in God's image.
Just start there.
Then talk about the reality ofthe unborn life Psalm 139.
And the ultimate call we allhave as Christians is to defend
(06:19):
the defenseless.
Proverbs 31 talks about that.
Encourage them to ask questions.
Guys, come at this from anempathetic standpoint and show
them a heart that grievesinjustice but still will take
action.
They need to know that theirdad is pissed off and here's
what he's doing about it.
Ok, if you raise your kids witha strong moral compass, right,
(06:45):
it's going to impact how theyview the most vulnerable and
that's how we win this battle.
One generation at a time, oneconversation at a time.
One changed heart and we haveto foster our children's, their
hearts, first and foremost.
There are three tips for youguys Praying for that clarity
and courage.
(07:06):
Get the mind right, supportingthose life-saving ministries.
Put your money where your mouthis and then teach your children
the value of life.
That's that generational impact.
So the book of the week?
No big surprise 1916 Project.
Go, get your copy of the 1916Project.
I'm not even kidding, for real.
I read it in two days.
(07:26):
It's a heavy read.
I don't highly.
I don't recommend.
It's like 150, 150 pages, man.
It's not that long but it'simpactful, one of the most
impactful books I've ever readin my life.
Highly.
Encourage you to do that aswell as just go to the
1916projectcom.
Get set up with your church sothey can do a screening of the
documentary.
He said he told me offline orwas it online, I can't remember
(07:47):
76 minutes.
So an hour and 16 minutes ishow long the documentary is.
Fellas, you're going to want toput this in front of your
leaders so that you guys cantake the knowledge that he's
sharing and then start doingsomething with it.
All right, fellas, dad jokesGot two of them this week.
The first one is I asked my dogwhat is two minus two?
(08:09):
He said nothing Smart dog.
Number two is what does asprinter eat before a race
Sprinter, before race?
They don't eat anything, theyfast.
So there you go, fellas, numberone and number two.
Let me know which one you like.
First one is I asked my dogwhat is two minus two?
He said nothing.
The second joke is what does asprinter eat before race?
(08:32):
Nothing, they fast.
So let me know which one youlike.
Remember, eye rolls totallycount.
Sides are okay too, and if youhave a dad joke that you want us
to use that we haven't usedbefore, send it to us support at
thelinewithinus.
We'll plug it in on the show.
We'll give you a shout out onthe show as well and give you
some resources along the way.
All right, question of the week.
This week was about how are youdefending the voiceless in
(08:53):
today's culture?
You directly.
It can't be something forsomeone else, man.
There's easy ways to pass thebuck, but at some point we got
to pick up and own it ourselves.
So what are you doing there?
And if you're not doinganything, why I'm telling you
conversations like this withSeth Gruber this week.
If that doesn't convict you totake action, I give up.
(09:13):
I don't know what else I can do.
Right, that's a.
That's a between the spirit andyou, but you've been moved by
what we shared this week and Itruly pray that you have been.
You can't just sit on this.
You can't just put it in yourpocket and scroll to the next
podcast.
Yeah, you probably want tolisten to another one.
Fine, but in the meantime, goto the website, start having
(09:37):
conversations, forward thisepisode to your pastor, be like
hey, can we talk about this?
I think you need to hear thisguy Because you can even get him
or some of the other speakersthat they have the White Rose
Resistance and they can come andbe speakers and start
transferring the knowledge tothe people that need to hear it,
(10:02):
and that's every believer outthere.
That's the audience.
The believers need to hear thisso that we can do something and
take action.
That's it, fellas.
Hope you've enjoyed this week.
I know it's been a heavy topic.
I know it has been the time youstart talking about pornography
or abortion or all thispro-life stuff.
I'll tell you what it getsheavy.
(10:23):
But that's why you're here,because we're trying to equip
you to, to to be the leader thatGod intends you to be, and that
starts with getting theknowledge we need so that we can
recognize evil for what it is,so that we can take appropriate
course correction.
All right, guys, the lionwithinus that's the lion
withinus.
Go, get your resources.
(10:44):
Start your daily week, yourdaily SKO, your weekly roar.
Check us out on the Bible app.
Got tons and tons and tons ofBible studies out there.
We love doing those for youguys as well, join the community
.
And then, for the guys that aretruly serious about leveling up
the Leadership Mastermind, leanin.
It's time to go.
(11:04):
For all those, get after it.
Fellas, have a great weekend.
Lionwithinus again is ourwebsite to connect with us.
Give us a rating and review, bea donor of the show.
If you want to be, you can dothat at TheLionWithinus slash.
Donate.
We'll see you next week.
Good Lord willing, and rememberto keep on leashing the Lion
Within.
I've got something big to share.
(11:24):
We're making a major shiftbecause we know the battle was
real and it's time more men hadaccess to the support they need.
For too long, guys have beentrying to carry the weight alone
pressure at work, tension athome, wounds from the past and a
world that demands strength butoffers no place to rest.
We see it, we've lived it, andthat's exactly why we built our
(11:45):
community.
It's a stronghold, a placewhere warriors can find rest,
truth and a band of brothersstanding beside them.
And starting now, we're makingit easier than ever to step in.
We've lowered the barrier tojust $15.99 a month.
That means, for less than thecost of a drive-thru lunch, you
can join a brotherhood that'scentered on Christ and built for
(12:05):
growth.
Inside you'll find access toour daily spiritual kickoffs
every Monday through Friday, ourLion Lunches, our Bible Studies
, our Friday Forge Gatheringsall that and so much more.
Every man needs a stronghold,and you don't have to fight
alone.
If you've been waiting for theright time to jump in, this is
it.
Go to thelionwithinus and jointhe community and see for
(12:26):
yourself what happens when irontruly sharpens iron.
Welcome to the Lion Within Us, a podcast
serving Christian men who arehungry to be the leaders God
intends you to be.
I'm your host, chris Granger.
Let's jump in.
All right, boys, fun Fridaytime, let's get into it, okay.
Scripture of the week.
This week has been Jeremiah 1,verse 5.
Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you, and before you
were born, I consecrated you, Iappointed you a prophet to the
(00:26):
nations.
Love that verse Definitelyspent some time unpacking that
in our spiritual kickoff episode, fellas.
So that's two back in yourpodcast feed and, if you like,
those.
That's all it is.
We try to help you simplify andapply God's word.
That's it.
You enjoy it.
We do it Monday through Fridayin our Lion Within Us community
and it's completely free.
So go check out the dailyspiritual kickoff.
(00:47):
Go to the line withinus, clickon daily spiritual kickoff and
get that started right now.
All right, now, while you'rethere, go ahead and join the
community too.
You know, bro, come on, youneed some community.
Join that.
And then, for you guys thatreally want to level up, our
leadership mastermind is whereit's at.
I'm telling you, unreal, unrealresources within the leadership
mastermind.
(01:07):
Our last episode I'm going to bestraight up, was absolutely
incredible.
I'm not saying it because it'sour show, it's our podcast.
No, sometimes the shows theylack a little.
Let's just be real.
But this one hit on all eightcylinders, 100%.
Seth Gruber brought the housedown.
The 1916 Project man.
(01:32):
What a resource of information,insight, wisdom.
Gave us some real practicalchallenges there as well.
I'm blessed by it.
Hopefully you're blessed by itand go check out the
1916projectcom.
Check out that documentary.
Get plugged in because, fellas,we need to take some action.
(01:53):
Enough sideline participantsjust watching.
We can't do that.
You got to actively get intothe game, all right.
So now for our fun Friday.
Let's get into it.
We're going to always do ahealth wealth.
And so now for our fun Friday,let's get into it.
We're going to always do ahealth, wealth and self.
That's health is mind and body,wealth, career and finances,
self, husband and father.
All this stuff is how can weimprove in these areas of our
life as Christian men, okay, andas leaders that God has called
(02:17):
us to be, so that health?
Really think about taking sometime.
I mean, he's had me just reallythinking.
I mean he's had me just reallythinking.
Pray for clarity and courage onwhat you need to do as we just
facing this culture of deathreally starts coming to our, our
, our, our front doorstep moreand more each day.
Because, I'm telling you,advocating for life is not
(02:42):
always popular, and that's crazyto say, but it's always popular
and that's crazy to say, butit's always essential.
And the fight for the unbornstarts with your own heart, and
prayer equips you with theclarity to see where God is
calling you to take a stand.
And I don't know if you listento Seth and his passion and his
(03:03):
fervor, his just absolute drive.
That comes after years andyears and years of just soaking
in God's word.
And now he's ready, he'sequipped to go out and do what
God's called him to do.
So if your mouth, if your, ifyour mind rather, is clouded
with fear or or anxiety, ordoubt, or whatever it may be,
(03:25):
you're probably not going tospeak up when you matter, when
it matters most, you justprobably won't.
But when you take the time torecognize that, you're plugging
in to the author and perfecterof life and you're letting him
guide and direct you, man, I'mgoing to tell you what him guide
(03:49):
and direct you, man, I'm goingto tell you what you'll be a
massive, massive disruptor andget in this culture of death
that is surrounding us.
Has that healthy mind coupledwith that spirit, you're going
to be a force to be reckonedwith, buddy.
Think about that Now.
Your wealth tip right.
Support life-saving ministries.
I'm just going to be straightup, budget for it and spend your
(04:10):
money there, fellas, because itcan't just be about belief.
It has to be about backingperiod.
Okay, put your money where yourmouth is.
So, for guys like Seth, the1916 Project.
For guys like Preborn, the onethat we support with our family,
whatever it may be, whateveryou find your alignment is there
, actually put your financesthere, because that's a powerful
(04:33):
resource in this fight.
And when you intentionally giveto, like pregnancy centers and
foster care networks or adoptionagencies, you're not only
helping to save lives, you'reoffering up hope.
So this takes intentionality.
Build some of your budgetaround giving in these areas
(04:55):
that align to your values.
I highly recommend the way wedo regular, recurring donations.
Set it up so you don't have tothink about it and it's just
going there, and this could betowards ultrasounds, towards
counseling, towards diapers orsafe homes, whatever it may be.
Find that thing that you feellike God's calling to and then
do something about it.
(05:16):
Don't wait for wealth toaccumulate before you act, guys.
Give now.
Give intentionally, becauseyour generosity in this
situation, in this case, couldliterally be the difference
between life and death.
So there you go, self-tip We'vegot to teach our kids about the
value of life.
(05:37):
They need to know the truth,because your kids are watching
and they're learning, and ifthey don't hear from you,
they're going to hear theworld's altered version, and
that version usually centers onconvenience and self.
Let's just be real and you arethe spiritual leader of your
home.
That means it's yourresponsibility to teach your
kids Right.
(05:59):
They need to know that everylife is sacred.
They need to know from womb totomb period.
So you have to start this early.
You got to frame upconversations around being made
in God's image.
Just start there.
Then talk about the reality ofthe unborn life Psalm 139.
And the ultimate call we allhave as Christians is to defend
(06:19):
the defenseless.
Proverbs 31 talks about that.
Encourage them to ask questions.
Guys, come at this from anempathetic standpoint and show
them a heart that grievesinjustice but still will take
action.
They need to know that theirdad is pissed off and here's
what he's doing about it.
Ok, if you raise your kids witha strong moral compass, right,
(06:45):
it's going to impact how theyview the most vulnerable and
that's how we win this battle.
One generation at a time, oneconversation at a time.
One changed heart and we haveto foster our children's, their
hearts, first and foremost.
There are three tips for youguys Praying for that clarity
and courage.
(07:06):
Get the mind right, supportingthose life-saving ministries.
Put your money where your mouthis and then teach your children
the value of life.
That's that generational impact.
So the book of the week?
No big surprise 1916 Project.
Go, get your copy of the 1916Project.
I'm not even kidding, for real.
I read it in two days.
(07:26):
It's a heavy read.
I don't highly.
I don't recommend.
It's like 150, 150 pages, man.
It's not that long but it'simpactful, one of the most
impactful books I've ever readin my life.
Highly.
Encourage you to do that aswell as just go to the
1916projectcom.
Get set up with your church sothey can do a screening of the
documentary.
He said he told me offline orwas it online, I can't remember
(07:47):
76 minutes.
So an hour and 16 minutes ishow long the documentary is.
Fellas, you're going to want toput this in front of your
leaders so that you guys cantake the knowledge that he's
sharing and then start doingsomething with it.
All right, fellas, dad jokesGot two of them this week.
The first one is I asked my dogwhat is two minus two?
(08:09):
He said nothing Smart dog.
Number two is what does asprinter eat before a race
Sprinter, before race?
They don't eat anything, theyfast.
So there you go, fellas, numberone and number two.
Let me know which one you like.
First one is I asked my dogwhat is two minus two?
He said nothing.
The second joke is what does asprinter eat before race?
(08:32):
Nothing, they fast.
So let me know which one youlike.
Remember, eye rolls totallycount.
Sides are okay too, and if youhave a dad joke that you want us
to use that we haven't usedbefore, send it to us support at
thelinewithinus.
We'll plug it in on the show.
We'll give you a shout out onthe show as well and give you
some resources along the way.
All right, question of the week.
This week was about how are youdefending the voiceless in
(08:53):
today's culture?
You directly.
It can't be something forsomeone else, man.
There's easy ways to pass thebuck, but at some point we got
to pick up and own it ourselves.
So what are you doing there?
And if you're not doinganything, why I'm telling you
conversations like this withSeth Gruber this week.
If that doesn't convict you totake action, I give up.
(09:13):
I don't know what else I can do.
Right, that's a.
That's a between the spirit andyou, but you've been moved by
what we shared this week and Itruly pray that you have been.
You can't just sit on this.
You can't just put it in yourpocket and scroll to the next
podcast.
Yeah, you probably want tolisten to another one.
Fine, but in the meantime, goto the website, start having
(09:37):
conversations, forward thisepisode to your pastor, be like
hey, can we talk about this?
I think you need to hear thisguy Because you can even get him
or some of the other speakersthat they have the White Rose
Resistance and they can come andbe speakers and start
transferring the knowledge tothe people that need to hear it,
(10:02):
and that's every believer outthere.
That's the audience.
The believers need to hear thisso that we can do something and
take action.
That's it, fellas.
Hope you've enjoyed this week.
I know it's been a heavy topic.
I know it has been the time youstart talking about pornography
or abortion or all thispro-life stuff.
I'll tell you what it getsheavy.
(10:23):
But that's why you're here,because we're trying to equip
you to, to to be the leader thatGod intends you to be, and that
starts with getting theknowledge we need so that we can
recognize evil for what it is,so that we can take appropriate
course correction.
All right, guys, the lionwithinus that's the lion
withinus.
Go, get your resources.
(10:44):
Start your daily week, yourdaily SKO, your weekly roar.
Check us out on the Bible app.
Got tons and tons and tons ofBible studies out there.
We love doing those for youguys as well, join the community
.
And then, for the guys that aretruly serious about leveling up
the Leadership Mastermind, leanin.
It's time to go.
(11:04):
For all those, get after it.
Fellas, have a great weekend.
Lionwithinus again is ourwebsite to connect with us.
Give us a rating and review, bea donor of the show.
If you want to be, you can dothat at TheLionWithinus slash.
Donate.
We'll see you next week.
Good Lord willing, and rememberto keep on leashing the Lion
Within.
I've got something big to share.
(11:24):
We're making a major shiftbecause we know the battle was
real and it's time more men hadaccess to the support they need.
For too long, guys have beentrying to carry the weight alone
pressure at work, tension athome, wounds from the past and a
world that demands strength butoffers no place to rest.
We see it, we've lived it, andthat's exactly why we built our
(11:45):
community.
It's a stronghold, a placewhere warriors can find rest,
truth and a band of brothersstanding beside them.
And starting now, we're makingit easier than ever to step in.
We've lowered the barrier tojust $15.99 a month.
That means, for less than thecost of a drive-thru lunch, you
can join a brotherhood that'scentered on Christ and built for
(12:05):
growth.
Inside you'll find access toour daily spiritual kickoffs
every Monday through Friday, ourLion Lunches, our Bible Studies
, our Friday Forge Gatheringsall that and so much more.
Every man needs a stronghold,and you don't have to fight
alone.
If you've been waiting for theright time to jump in, this is
it.
Go to thelionwithinus and jointhe community and see for
(12:26):
yourself what happens when irontruly sharpens iron.
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