F3 Knoxville

Category: 3rd F

21159-6-3

AO: dogpound
Q: Madoff
PAX: Junk (Sam Yoakum), Lightweight, Unibráu (Nick Robinson)
FNGs: None
COUNT: 4
WARMUP:
15 SSH
10 3-point planks
CMU carry to backbone – Farmer Carry each arm, front carry, rifle carry, shoulder carry

THE THANG:
21-18-15-12-9-6-3
American KB Swings
3-6-9-12-15-18-21
Hanging knees raises

No Cheat Merkins – BBS
Pull-Ups – Squat to Brick
Recover back to AO with CMU

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Hardship Hill

COT: Spoke about Luke 17 and the message about offenses.

Jesus Warns of Offenses – Luke 17
17 Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2017:1-6&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-25653a]offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come! 2 It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2017:1-6&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-25654b]offend one of these little ones. 3 Take heed to yourselves. If your brother sins [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2017:1-6&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-25655c]against you, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him. 4 And if he sins against you seven times in a day, and seven times in a day returns [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2017:1-6&version=NKJV#fen-NKJV-25656d]to you, saying, ‘I repent,’ you shall forgive him.”

Forg3 2023: The Inaugural Year

Forg3 2023 Backblast

Sixteen men decided to invest their time, energy, and resources for the first year of Forg3 this past September 22nd – 24th. There is a backstory to how all of this came about, which in reality is a small part of a much larger story we all find ourselves in. While you won’t read the full backstory of Forg3 here, you can count on it being shared over the next year at different F3 workouts around Knoxville, through social media, podcast episodes, small groups, and more. And let me be the first to say it’s not because of me, or us (the guys that were a part of Forg3 this year). It’s because of what God has done, is doing, and will continue to do both in and through the hearts of men and their families.

While this will not be a 100% comprehensive backblast or AAR (After Action Review), this will provide an overview into the heart behind Forg3, as well as showcase some of the experiences the sixteen men that were there shared together. If you didn’t make it to Forg3 this year, don’t worry brother – we’re less than a year away from the next one. You’ll see content, links, and resources below that will help tell the Forg3 story, and I encourage you to check ’em out.

Iron Sharpens Iron!

-Steam (Dan Henson)

THE SCENE

Doe River Gorge is situated in the beautiful mountains of East TN; around two hours from Knoxville to be exact. A beautiful stream runs through the mountains, and was actually right behind the cabin we stayed in (only a short 7-10 minute walk from the parking area). To find out more about Doe River Gorge and the awesome Kingdom work they’re doing – visit https://www.doerivergorge.com/.

THA-THANG:

The overview for the weekend was relatively simple by design. There were both structured/scheduled times and unstructured/un-scheduled times. We felt that this would be a good mix during our time at DRG. The goal of the weekend was to invite men into a deeper story, and to create opportunities for them to engage not only with one another in purposeful ways, but also with their Creator.

As I mentioned above, this will not be a 100% comprehensive backblast for Forg3. This AAR / backblast will serve as an overview of Forg3, and will highlight some of the key themes and things the men experienced together. While every detail about the weekend will not be shared here, I am confident you will be hearing stories from Forg3 throughout the rest of the year from the men that attended around your AOs. So from an overview perspective, here’s a look at what went down Friday – Sunday at Forg3 this year.

Friday

  • Speaking Q: Steam – The 4 Actions High Impact Men Are Called To In 1 Timothy 6:11-12
    • Flee things that are tangling you up in your race. Things that feel heavy (Hebrews 12:1-2)
    • Pursue purposefully
    • Fight the good fight
    • Take hold of who you were called to be as a HIM.

 But eventually, every one of us needs a band of brothers. Not accountability partners, but guys who we can take a journey with, and go to battle alongside. – John Eldredge

Saturday

  • Morning workout Q: Onstar 
    • Word: Pick up the 6, you’re not alone, life is far better with a Shield Lock

  • AM Speaking Q: Onstar – What Is Your True Value As A Man?
    • What masks do I have and am actively wearing as a man?
    • What defines the value of a man? Look at Matthew 6:26
    • Ask yourself “Am I helping the people around me see their true value? Their God-given talents and abilities?
  • PM Speaking Q: Dung Beetle – Live Freely In The New Creation That God Has Created + Restored
    • Do others recognize your faith and courage by the way you live your life?
    • What is our call as men? What is our primary duty? Look at Romans 13:8-10
    • What does perseverance and endurance look like in your life? Check out Romans 5 for a great template of this
    • How are you training in your fitness, your fellowship, and your faith? (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)
    • Be expectant of restoration (1 Peter 1:1-25)

Sunday

  • Speaking Q: Steam, Brick, Onstar, Dung Beetle

I’m speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in pure grace; it’s important that you not misinterpret yourselves as people who are bringing goodness to God. No, God brings it all to you. The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us, not by what we are and what we do for him.

In this way we are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. the body we’re talking about is Christ’s body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body. But as a chopped off finger or cut off toe we wouldn’t amount to much would we? So since we find ourselves fashioned into all these excellently formed and marvelously functioning parts in Christ’s body, let’s just go and ahead and be what we were made to be, without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other, or trying to be something we aren’t.

If you preach, just please God’s Message, nothing else; if you help, just help, don’t take over; if you teach, stick to your teaching; if you give encouraging guidance, be careful that you don’t get bossy; if you’re put in charge, don’t manipulate; if you’re called to give aid to people in distress, keep your eyes open and be quick to respond; if you work with the disadvantaged, don’t let yourself get irritated with them or depressed by them. Keep a smile on your face.

Love from the center of who you are; don’t fake it. Run for dear life from evil; hold on for dear life to good. Be good friends who love deeply; practice playing second fiddle. Don’t burn out; keep yourselves fueled and aflame. Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder. Help needy Christians; be inventive in hospitality.

-Romans 12:3-13

And that’s how we ended our time at Forg3 2023 – with a challenge and encourage to every man there:

Be the man God purposefully created you to be, because brother, you have much to offer those around you. The goal is not to do better, work harder, or have a 5-step plan to get back on track. No. The goal and hope is that we would walk courageously as the High Impact Men God has called us to be. 

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA

  • Count-Off: 16 + 1 honorary FNG (Trap Door)
    • Trap Door was our host with DRG during the weekend
  • Name-o-Rama
    • F3 Knoxville: Steam, Brick, Onstar, Dung Beetle, Abacus, Crispr, Tenderfoot, La-Z-Boy, Dart Gun, Noodles, Skewer, Mathelete, TriDelt
    • F3 Smokies: Duracell
    • F3 Morristown: Enos
    • F3 Roco: Skeletor

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

Onstar led us through a killer 60-minute workout Saturday morning, which like every F3 workout, ended in a COT. Before we left DRG on Sunday morning, we also had an opportunity to gather in a COT and do one last name-o-rama together.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

 

We (Steam, Brick, Onstar, and Dung Beetle) are deeply honored to have been a part of Forg3 this year. If you were at Forg3 this year – thank you for entrusting us with your time, energy, resources, and hearts for the course of a weekend. Stay the course, keep the faith, and fight the good fight men.

Until next year,

Iron Sharpens Iron!

-Steam

Forg3 2023 Registration is LIVE

 Forg3 2023

A weekend retreat created for F3 men, by F3 men. 

Men of F3 Knoxville! With a full heart I am pumped to announce that we are rolling out our first F3 Knoxville men’s retreat this fall – Forg3! Forg3 was created with F3 men in mind – to strengthen the bonds we have with each other and our Creator, over the course of a weekend retreat.

Please see below for all of the preliminary information about this year’s retreat, as registration goes LIVE today!

Forge (v.) – to shape and mold into a new condition, by heating in a fire / to move forward gradually and steadily.

Forg3 (n.) – an invigorating 40-hour weekend retreat to challenge and encourage F3 men in their pursuit of high impact manhood. You can expect to engage with other men in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd F sessions, to better understand who you are, whose you are, and the High Impact Man God has called you to be. You’ll have opportunities throughout the weekend to seek adventure, to rest, and to sharpen iron with other F3 men physically, mentally, emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. 

If you love adventure of the heart, mind, body, and soul – Forg3 is for you. Forg3 was created for F3 men, by F3 men, as a way to engage together for a purposeful and relationally-driven weekend to step further into the men God has called us to be.
Here are the fast facts about Forg3 2023:
  • Dates: Friday, September 22nd (7pm) – Sunday, September 24th (11am)
  • Location: Doe River Gorge (Hampton, TN)
    • Situated in the F3 Northeast TN region up near Johnson City and Elizabethton, Doe River Gorge’s campus is tucked into the side of a mountain and offers incredible beauty, very clean and comfortable cabins by the river, and miles and miles of adventures to be had.
    • From Knoxville: only around 1.5 – 2 hour drive
  • Cost: $110 (Covers all of your lodging, meals, and retreat materials for the weekend)
    • Via Venmo or cash to Waxjob

How To Register/Get Connected

Our team has created a user-friendly and comprehensive registration process – all through Google Forms. Please see below for how to register, get connected, and where to send any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you at Forg3 2023 this year!

How To Get Involved

Want to get involved or be a part of Forg3 2023? If you have any interest in serving on our planning team, in any capacity, we’d love to connect! Shoot an email over to [email protected], or DM Steam (Dan Henson) on the F3 Knoxville Slack workspace.

Iron Sharpens Iron!

-Steam

Pre-Blast: Winning the War In Your Mind

Men,

Many people, men especially, have an internal battle that rages within their minds, hearts, bodies, and souls. Wins and losses, start in your mind. Whether you think you can, or you can’t, you’re probably right. As guys who have struggled with internal dialogue, and what can sometimes feel like an all-out assault/war on our minds, we figured there might be other men out there that have gone or are going through the same stuff. And we have a good feeling we’re right.

One particular night after an Asylum PM beatdown, we kind of just had this moment of “Man this week has really sucked. I’m getting beaten up mentally bro.” Brick could tell I was not in a great headspace, and vice versa. So we talked after the COT and this idea was given to us, of walking through Craig Groeschel’s “Winning the War In Your Mind” book together. That’s when the wheels really began to turn, because like I said before, we figured there are other men out there that would probably benefit by going through something like this with other men. So here we are. After some praying and thinking and meditating and planning together, we are pumped to announce that we will be leading ourselves and others through this book  over the next 12(ish) weeks or so. You can find all the details below! Here’s a quick PSA: we totally get this might not be for everyone. Hey, that’s cool.

But.

But in the off chance that you or someone you know even has an inkling that going through this with some other men might be helpful, insightful, or dare I say even powerful and transformational, hit us up on the F3 Knoxville Slack workspace. Or if you have any questions on anything in this pre-blast, how to get plugged in, etc, shoot me an email at [email protected].

We hope you’ll consider taking few minutes out of your day or week to just think if this is something you would benefit from. Here are a few questions we are going to be asking as we work our way up to the kickoff date of Wednesday, August 31st, 2022.

  • What might God want to do in and through your life by you intentionally going through this with other men?
  • Are your thoughts leading you to step further into the man you’re called to be, or further away?
  • What would it look like to just show up for an hour every week, and take back some high ground mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically?

We’re pumped to offer this as a resource for the men of F3 Knoxville, and we hope you’ll prayerfully consider joining us on this journey.

Iron Sharpens Iron!

-Brick + Steam

The Why

  • Always start with “the why.”
  • Because in order to be the High Impact Men God has called us to be, we must come to terms with there being a very real war in our minds, against a very real enemy, that seeks to kill, steal, and destroy all truth about who we are and whose we are.

The What 

  • We’ll be walking through Craig Groeschel’s book “Winning the War In Your Mind” together.
  • This is a book that is comprised of 4 major sections, with 3 chapters each. Every week, we’ll gather together and dive into what is being revealed to and through us as men.

The Who

  • Your Co-Qs: Brick + Steam
  • Who else? F3 Knoxville men, and really any man that you know could benefit from walking through something like this.
  • Let’s be honest – for some guys, the 5:30am or 5:45pm or 6/7am F3 sell could be intimidating. Maybe you or a guy you know haven’t posted in a while. Or maybe you do your own workouts outside of F3 now (whatever dude.). Okay, kidding, nothing wrong with that. But just like the F3 workouts we know and love, this is free and open to any man. Getting a buddy to come to an F3 workout might be a tough sell/on-ramp, but maybe, just maybe, getting a buddy or male co-worker to come get breakfast and coffee and just talk about what’s going on in his life amongst the company of other HIM would be a more comfortable and easy on-ramp into community. Give it some thought.

The When

  • Wednesdays | 6:15 AM – 7:15 AM
  • We’ll officially “launch” on Wednesday, August 31st. This first Wednesday will be more of an intro/indoc type of deal. From then on out, we’ll cover a chapter a week, for 3 weeks, with the 4th week serving as a conversational takeaways session on the past section of the book we’ve just covered.

The Where

  • Physical Location: Chick-fil-A, Homberg Drive. The kind folks at the Homberg Drive Chick-fil-A have generously agreed to partner with us and let us use their community meeting room/space for the entirety of this group.
  • Virtual location: Slack. We are going to be streamlining comms through a private Slack channel (intentionally for confidentiality purposes) in the F3 Knoxville workspace. If you would like to be added to this channel, or if you have any questions, please shoot Steam a DM on Slack or an email at dhenson1160@gmail. There are more details about this journey through Winning the War In Your Mind together in our Slack channel. This is where our virtual HQ will be for the duration of this study/group.

Honor in the Asking

THE SCENE: 28 and CLEAR
F3 WELCOME & DISCLAIMER
WARM-O-RAMA:

Lap around Parking Lot (Senior Center and back to Flag), Tempo Squats, Imperial Walkers, Tempo Merkins, 5 Burpees, Cherry Pickers, Stretches OYO, Mosey to Parallel Bars

THA-THANG:

3 Stations/3 Rounds (Parallel Bars to Pool Wall to Playground, Rinse/Repeat)

Arms/Chest: 10 dips + 10 hand release merkins – bear crawl to halfway tree then mosey to Pool Wall – 10 wallups + 10 diamond merkins – mosey to Playground – 10 werkins + pullups + 50 sec plank

Legs: 10 squats + Monkey Humpers (2-ct) +– broadjump to halfway tree then mosey to Pool wall – 10 squats + lunges each leg – mosey to Playground –10 Bonnie Blairs + squats each leg

Abs: 20 LBC + Freddy Mercury (2-ct) – crabwalk to halfway tree then mosey to Pool wall – 20 LBC + Starfish each side – mosey to Playground – 20 LBC + Heals-to-Heaven

Ring of Fire (plank circle, merkins 1-5-1)

Senior Parking Lot: Sprint to end of parking lot, easy bernie back, rinse-repeat

MARY:
PAX Choice/PAX Lead

COUNT-OFF & NAME-O-RAMA
7STRONG: Kick, Mathlete, Rocket, Slappy, Bobbit, Guardrail, Snaggletooth

CIRCLE OF TRUST/BOM:

James 1:5

And if anyone longs to be wise, ask God for wisdom and he will give it! He won’t see your lack of wisdom as an opportunity to scold you over your failures but he will overwhelm your failures with his generous grace. (TPT)

If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. (MSG)

  1. Humble Admission/confession of our need: we don’t know everything/anything. Humility is good for all of us. We hate to admit when we don’t know something or need help. We hate to ask for help.
  2. Simple Belief in God’s goodness, wisdom, power. Isaiah 55: “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my way higher than your ways, and my thoughts higher than your thoughts.”
  3. Simple Transaction of Asking – There is honor in the asking. It establishes a relationship between God as our Father, and us as His sons. However, it is contingent upon faith/belief in Jesus as the Son of God who was sacrificed for our sins that separated us from intimacy with God. Jesus says, “No one comes to the Father except through me.” That’s how we become sons – through Jesus Christ.

MOLESKIN:
For familiar passages like this, I like to read it from a contemporary translation like the Passion Translation or The Message for a fresh hearing of the Scriptures. Prayed for Guardrail’s Aunt Marilyn in open-heart surgery for healing and salvation for his cousin. Also prayed for several guys and their families recovering from COVID: Borg, Three-peat, Tuba, Kick.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Family Q – Saturday, Feb 5, 10:00AM, Kickflip on Q! Weather-permitting – we’ll call it on Thursday.

CSAUP @ Asylum end of the month – see Slack for deets.