(Part 3) Top products from r/RPChristians

Welcome to OYS!

>Lifting: I'm new to this and don't know what I'm doing. I've found a gym, though, and need to make some time in my schedule. I'm thinking get up early and go first thing in the morning.

I would suggest downloading the free StrongLifts app. Then to to the Stronglifts website and check out the guides posted there, as well as the videos that are there. This will help answer any questions you have, and give you some demonstrations to help you start out with good form.

>I'm adding more eggs and beans for protein. I'm not sure if it'll raise T but it's worth a shot.

I think it will help, eggs are awesome for T production and beans are a good source of protein as well. If you're looking for additional help through supplementation, check out Pine Pollen Tincture, I take this twice a day, 5 days on / 2 days off. Let me tell you, I can FEEL the difference when I take this stuff, it works! Also, try adding Vitamin D3, boron, and Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols), these are proven to help raise T as well.

>Porn/alcohol/drug/whatever: A bit of ebb and flow. After years of NoFap and PornFree, that's down to almost zero.

This is awesome!

>Alcohol is another story. I have trouble drinking in moderation, but have made huge improvements when not using it for coping.

This is a tough one, but it can be overcome as well. Do you find there are certain times of the day/night that you are tempted to use? Or certain situations where it is a temptation? I would start there and think about creating different habits that don't put you in that position to begin with.

>Fashion sense: improving. I wear collared shirts with khakis a lot of the time now. I look better and feel a lot more confident. I found some really helpful stuff on The Art of Manliness regarding how to choose and wear this stuff; I think I look a lot less ridiculous now!

When you feel confident, you exude confidence and others can sense it. Do you have a link to the things you read on AoM? I would love to check that out!

>Agree & Amplify: Pretty good! Amused mastery: Not mastered, but improving!

Good.

>Negative inquiry: don't know this one.

This is from When I Say No, I Feel Guilty (WISNIFG). This book is one of the most helpful for handling confrontations with others in a productive way, I highly recommend it.

>I went to the bar with some coworkers last weekend and ended up making out with a girl there, so I can tell my technique has improved. I'm not sure how well this will work on serious Christian girls.

Well, you're not going to find serious Christian girls in a bar, for sure. If that's what you're looking for, you have to set the standard by being a serious Christian guy first. Are you?

>Evangelism: 0/10, have done none

>Mission solidified: Far from it, but I've got a huge career change up ahead. God will guide me onto the path on which I'll learn my mission.

These two things stood out to me. Is evangelism not part of your mission? I would think about this for a while, because every Christian is called to share the Gospel.

>Discipling: That's a 2-way nope

Evangelism comes before discipleship, so this is no surprise. Do you have any prospects for finding a mentor for yourself?

>Parts of the Bible I'm not understanding: I opened to the book of Zechariah this weekend and just couldn't figure out why it exists

From Studylight: Zechariah speaks more of the city of Jerusalem. Besides he is the only post-exile prophet to give a detailed overview on the history of God's people and the nations connected with Jerusalem. He describes the rejection of the Messiah by His earthly people Israel and their repentance and acknowledgment of the Messiah who will appear to establish His reign of peace. In this Zechariah is very similar to Daniel the prophet. Zechariah has also been compared to Isaiah "the evangelist among the prophets". The keynote of his message is the unchanging love of God and His care for His earthly people. He will preserve them from all dangers coming from the world's powers and keep them for His kingdom on earth.

>I don't understand how one can be "meek" and also be alpha.

This set of comments helped me get some good perspective on this.

>Church: I've visited quite a few churches this year. They've said some things that didn't sit well with me, so each time I've taken my Bible and read up on that stuff. Turns out that my concerns were grounded each time. I'm still looking for a church that teaches the Bible without spinning it beyond recognition.

Good on you for using the Bible as a discernment tool here; too many people only go by how they feel. God will lead you to the right church in His timing, keep looking in the meantime and don't give up.

>I'm struggling to get in the gym

What's the hardest exercise at the gym? Front door pulls. Make it a habit, and soon you'll feel weird when you don't go.

>and to afford healthy food

Do the best you can for now, sounds like things will be changing soon with your job. I'll bet things will work out better when that happens.

>I started in a pretty bad place and sometimes it feels like I'm not going anywhere, but objectively comparing my frame/health/looks/career makes the improvement obvious. Praise the Lord.

Praise the Lord indeed, that's awesome to hear, brother!