EVERY DAY CARRY · SEASON 1 · WEEK 03
The Church You’re Standing In.
You can’t stand firm if you don’t know what a biblically led church looks like. Five days building the picture, with the weight on you, not just your pastor.
Five episodes · August 31–September 4, 2026 · Free discussion guide
KEY SCRIPTURE
Acts 2:42 (ESV): “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.”
THE BIG IDEA
You can’t stand firm if you don’t know what a biblically led church looks like. This week builds the picture: devoted to teaching, fellowship, the table, and prayer; led by men above reproach; preaching the whole Word; equipping every member for ministry; and stirring one another up. The weight lands on you, not just your pastor.
THIS WEEK’S TEXTS
Mon · Acts 2:42–47
Tue · 1 Timothy 3:1–7
Wed · 2 Timothy 4:1–5
Thu · Ephesians 4:11–16
Fri · Hebrews 10:24–25
THE COMMITMENT
Five weekday episodes of about five to seven minutes each. If you’re meeting with other men, plan on about an hour together.
LISTEN · MONDAY TO FRIDAY
This week’s five episodes.
Newest on top, so start with Monday at the bottom. Want each new episode waiting for you?
DISCUSSION GUIDE
Bring the guide.
Two pages: an opening question, the week at a glance with all five daily Carries, six Go Deeper questions, the hard question, and notes for whoever leads. Use it on your own, with one other man, or with your group.
Free PDF. No signup required. Print it, forward it, or share this page.
STAY CONNECTED
Keep the next step in front of you.
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THE HARD QUESTION
If your church depended on men like you, would it be stronger or weaker?
CARRY IT TOGETHER
Each man names one act of service he’ll do at his church this week, out loud.
Close in prayer: For the elders and pastors of your churches, by name.
Ways to use this week.
ON YOUR OWN |Listen each weekday, read the passage, and choose one action to practice before Friday.
WITH ONE OTHER MAN | Listen separately, then meet or call and answer the week’s hard question together.
MEN’S GROUP | Listen during the week, then work through the discussion guide when you meet. Plan on about an hour.
PASTOR OR MINISTRY LEADER | Send your men this page with a short introduction and a specific invitation to discuss it. The ready-to-send message is below.
WEEKEND WARRIORS TABLE | Open with the guide’s opening question, then move into your table’s prayer order.
For pastors and men’s leaders.
Everything you need to lead this week without extra prep.
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5 minutes: Open. Ask the guide’s opening question.
10 minutes: The week at a glance. Which of the five Carries did each man actually do?
25 minutes: Go Deeper. Read the passage aloud, then work through the six questions. Pick three or four if time is short.
10 minutes: The hard question.
10 minutes: Carry it together, then close in prayer.
Your guides plan on about an hour. Adapt it to your group.
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This week, we’re working through The Church You’re Standing In, five short Every Day Carry devotionals. Listen during the week, then come ready to answer this: “What first drew you to the church you’re part of now?” The episodes and free discussion guide are here: mensministry.online/edcpodcast/season-1/the-church-youre-standing-in
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This week is constructive, not critical. Don’t name pastors, churches, denominations, or movements. Keep the weight on each man in the room.
Your next step.
FIND A CHURCH
Use the MensMinistry.online map of recommended churches to find a congregation near you, then show up, serve, and stay.
Get planted in a local church.
Don’t see one near you? We’ll help you find one, just ask.
FIND YOUR SEAT AT THE TABLE
Weekend Warriors is a monthly, one-hour prayer breakfast. Men meet at a local restaurant and pray by name for each other, their families, church, community, state, nation, and world.
Don’t carry this alone.
Don’t see one near you? We’ll help you start one, just ask.