The Men’s Series looks at 11 topics relevant to men using a chat show style TV format. The programs were filmed in front of a studio audience at Foxtel Television Studios in Sydney. Hosted by Karl Faase and Al Stewart, each episode features an interview with an expert guest followed up later in the program with questions from the audience.
Topics over the 11 episodes include depression, anxiety, work, marriage, parenting, finding your passion, health, workmates, sex, mid life, money and generosity.
Both Karl and Al share the task of teaching from a Biblical perspective on each topic in a 12 minute message. There is also live music and poetry.
DVD Part 1 Includes:
1 – MARRIAGE This episode of The Men’s Series looks at the topic of marriage and how men can better communicate with their wives, embrace their differences and set the spiritual temperature in the home. Cliff Powell, clinical psychologist and lecturer, offers suggestions on how to resolve conflict in marriage, and together with Karl and Al, look at what the Bible says about marriage. Message by Karl Faase, poetry by Cameron Semmens and music by Colin Buchanan. 2 – PARENTING Colleen Hirst, says “It's not so much what we say to our kids but how we live our lives – it’s the role modelling.” From her experience as a family therapist, Colleen offers sound biblical advice to help men at every stage of parenting. Karl and Al, both fathers of young adult and teenage kids, discuss with Colleen how to negotiate the teenage years and honestly reflect on the joys and challenges they have experienced. Message by Al Stewart, poetry by Cameron Semmens and music by Simeon. 3 – FAITH At 19, Toby Hall’s ambition was to be a millionaire by the time he was 30. On the show he talks about his path towards that goal and that by his late 20’s he had decided that it was all pretty empty. After coming to faith in Jesus, Toby discovered that real wealth actually comes from helping others, and is now CEO of Mission Australia, the major partner in The Men’s Series. Message by Karl Faase, poetry by Cameron Semmens and music by Mike McCarthy. 4 – SEX & PORNOGRAPHY Sex, in the context of marriage is a beautiful and intimate gift from God, but as Al Stewart points out in his message, move that fire out of the fireplace and it can cause immense damage. This challenging and honest episode, with the help of Dr Amelia Haines, looks at how to develop a stronger sexual relationship in your marriage plus some practical ways to resist the temptation of pornography. Message by Al Stewart, poetry by Cameron Semmens and music by Colin Buchanan. 5 – DEPRESSION & ANXIETY Well-known Christian psychologist and speaker, Dr Robi Sonderegger shares his years of experience in helping clients battle through bouts of depression and anxiety. He offers helpful ways of recognising the symptoms of both illnesses, how men can look after their own mental health better and what they can do to help friends struggling with depression or anxiety. Message by Karl Faase, poetry by Cameron Semmens and music by Simeon. 6 – MID LIFE “Travel light, travel slow, travel together” became Graham Barker’s mid life motto after a period in his life where he found he was trying to do everything! Working out what really matters and investing in the lives of others are two of the challenges of this episode of The Men’s Series to Christian men facing mid life. Message by Al Stewart, poetry by Cameron Semmens and music by Mike McCarthy.
