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Saturday, January 3, 2026

F3 Platte (New World AO)

“New Year, New You”

Memorial Stadium, Pawnee Park

18°F, 5mph wind, icy

 

7 PAX: Sinatra, DDR, Cactus, Rancid, Chopper (FNG), Stent, Axe

 

QIC: Axe

 

0700 – WELCOME, BROTHERS! 

F3 – Fitness, Fellowship and Faith

• The Opening Statements
  • F3: Fitness, Fellowship and Faith
  • Mission Statement: It is the mission of F3 to plant, grow and serve small workout groups for the invigoration of male community leadership
  • Five Core Principles: F3 is free, open to all men, held outdoors, led in rotation, ends with circle of trust
  • Disclaimer: I am not a professional. 
    • Modify as necessary
• Picking up the Six (F3 Credo)
  • Leave no man behind, but leave 

no man where you find him.

• Welcome the FNGs

 

WARM-A-RAMA 

(12 reps for the “12 months of the year”)

   12 IC – SSH

   12 D – Merkins

   12 D – Squats

   12 IC – Sun Gods (f/b)

 

Grab a coupon

Rifle Carry 1 lap around the track

 

THE THANG 💪

“Old You vs. New You” (30 min)
3 Rounds 

Round 1: “Out with the Old” (Bodyweight Burnout)
AMRAP – 1 minute each, 2 rounds

Burpees (burn off last year’s regrets)
Squats (drop the weight of the past)
Merkins (push away the excuses)
Lunges (step into the new year)
Plank jacks (shake off 2024)

Rest 1 minute, grab a coupon.

Round 2: “In with the New” (Coupon Strength)

2 rounds of 5 exercises, 40 sec on / 20 sec off

Curls (for the girls… and the new year selfies)
Overhead press (lift your goals high)
Goblet squats (stay grounded)
Block swings (momentum for 2025)
Block sit-ups (rise again)
Rest 1 minute between rounds.

Round 3: “Countdown to Midnight”
Perform each exercise for a descending ladder: 10 → 9 → 8 → … → 1 reps
Coupon thrusters
Big boy sit-ups
Burpees
SSH (in between rounds to keep moving)

 

Mosey to the Shovel Flags

 

MARY 

    All PAX – American Hammers (Rancid-Style)

 

COT (aka Circle of Trust)

   Count-off.

   Name-O-Rama (FNGs).

   Announcements. 

   Prayers and praises.

 

MOLESKINE

We continued Axe's running theme for COT.

 

The MEASURE OF A MAN (20 attributes of a godly man) - GENE GETZ

 

Paul’s Maturity Profile Two paragraphs in Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus give us this powerful profile for testing maturity levels in Christ, both personally and in others (see 1 Tim. 3:1–7; Titus 1:5–10).

 

Today we touched upon the attribute of- Not addicted to wine (not addicted to substances)

 

In this chapter, Gene Getz explains that the biblical qualification “not addicted to wine” goes far beyond alcohol. It speaks to a man’s self-control, freedom, and dependence on God rather than on any substance. The issue is not merely consumption, but mastery—whether something controls the man instead of the man controlling his behavior.

 

Key Themes

 

1. Addiction Reveals the Issue of Control

 

Getz emphasizes that Scripture consistently warns against being controlled by anything other than the Holy Spirit. Alcohol, drugs, or any substance that dulls judgment or creates dependence undermines spiritual discernment and leadership credibility.

 

2. The Principle Goes Beyond Wine

 

While wine is specifically mentioned in Scripture, Getz broadens the principle to include:

 

Alcohol

Drugs (legal or illegal)

Any chemical substance used for escape, comfort, or coping

 

The central concern is dependency, not simply usage.

 

3. Addiction Damages Judgment and Relationships

 

A man who is addicted to substances:

 

Loses clarity in decision-making

Becomes inconsistent and unreliable

Harms their family, friendships, and ministry influence

 

Getz points out that addiction compromises a man’s ability to model godly living and to lead others wisely.

 

4. Self-Control Is a Mark of Spiritual Maturity

 

The chapter highlights self-control as a fruit of the Spirit. A spiritually mature man demonstrates:

 

Discipline over desires

Awareness of personal weaknesses

Willingness to set boundaries for the sake of holiness and witness

 

Freedom sometimes means choosing voluntary restraint, even if something is culturally acceptable.

 

5. Dependence on God, Not Substances

 

Getz contrasts substance dependence with spiritual dependence. Men often turn to substances to:

 

Escape stress

Numb pain

Manage anxiety or pressure

 

True maturity, Getz argues, is learning to rely on God’s strength, comfort, and peace instead of artificial substitutes.

 

6. Leadership and Example Matter

 

Because leaders influence others, this qualification carries extra weight. A man who is free from addiction:

 

Sets a healthy example

Protects his testimony

Creates trust within the church and family

 

Getz underscores that personal freedom enhances spiritual credibility.

 

Overall Message:

 

A man measured by God is controlled by the Spirit, not by substances.

Freedom from addiction reflects self-control, wisdom, and deep reliance on God. For spiritual maturity and leadership, dependence must always be centered on Christ rather than on anything that enslaves.

 

Ball of Man.

End in Prayer. 

Coffeeteria at The Broken Mug. 

 

SYITG!

 

Be a light in the areas where you live, work, and play!

 

~Axe