Hello and welcome to Iron Sheep Ministries. Our goal, in everything we do, is to Equip, Build and Strengthen the body of Christ (Based on Eph 4:12). That said, despite our best efforts, we acknowledge that we are all weak, helpless, lost sheep in daily need of our shepherd, Jesus Christ (Isa 53:6).
Together we are seeking to learn more about God day by day and to be changed by Him from the inside out. Join founder Dave Bigler in his weekly, through the Bible teachings, or simply partake in one of our topical interviews or testimonies.
Steel wool 2026 - Part 5 AUDIO - Dave Bigler - Hebrews 12:1-2
This is the audio recording of a talk on Hebrews 12:1-2 given at the Steel Wool Men's Retreat by Dave Bigler in October of 2026 at Camp Pinnacle. For more on the retreat visit: https://ironsheep.org/steelwool
TEACHING DESCRIPTIONIn this final session of the retreat, Dave Bigler brings the weekend full circle by focusing on the culmination of the passage in Hebrews 12.2: "fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith." Bigler reminds the men that running the individual race God has marked out for them—as uniquely assigned members of one body described in Romans 12.4–6—cannot be sustained through willpower, rigid behavior modification, or self-reliance. Sharing vulnerably from his own past struggle with pornography, he illustrates how fixating on our sin or trying to conquer it in our own strength only leads to failure and entanglement. True transformation happens from the inside out when believers stop focusing on the struggle itself and instead abide deeply in God’s Word and daily communion with Christ. Bigler calls us to "fix our eyes on Jesus" as Hebrews 12:2 instructs us to, in order to run our race.Pointing to Peter stepping out onto the water in Matthew 14.28–31, Bigler emphasizes that the moment we look away from Jesus toward our circumstances, we begin to sink. He anchors the message in the heart of the Gospel: Jesus did not merely design the race from a distance; He ran it Himself, taking on human flesh, enduring the unimaginable shame of the cross, and finishing the work so that He is now seated at the right hand of the Father. The profound truth of the cross is that the "joy set before Him" was the redemption and reunion with us. As the men prepare to return down the mountain to everyday life, Bigler challenges them not to fall back into self-effort, but to fix their gaze steadfastly on Jesus, living each day in the joyful, finished victory of Christ.
15 Oct 2026
Steel wool 2026 - Part 4 AUDIO - Jeff Stasko - Hebrews 12:1-2
This is the audio recording of a talk on Hebrews 12:1-2 given by Jeff Stasko at the Steel Wool Men's Retreat in October of 2026 at Camp Pinnacle. For more on the retreat visit: https://ironsheep.org/steelwool
TEACHING DESCRIPTIONGathered around the evening bonfire, Jeff Stasko brings the retreat's teaching into a moment of collective resolve, reflecting on the weekend's journey through Hebrews 12.01. Building on earlier discussions of the great cloud of witnesses from Hebrews 11, the hindrances that drag us down, and the persistent nature of sin, Stasko zeroes in on the corporate charge: "let us run." He emphasizes that running the Christian life is not an isolated endeavor, inviting the men to join in a tangible act of commitment by casting logs into the fire to symbolically lay down their burdens before God and one another. Unpacking the biblical concept of endurance, he explains that it is not a grim resignation, but a hopeful, cheerful, and unyielding mastery that presses forward despite every obstacle. Stasko challenges listeners to confront what is genuinely holding them back—whether negative words spoken over their identity, deep emotional wounds, or the heavy weight of anxiety. Vulnerably sharing his own struggle with worry over a critically ill friend, he models what it looks like to release control and place painful realities into the hands of Jesus. Pointing to 1 Peter 5.7, he reminds the group that Christ actively cares for their burdens and desires to bring healing and restoration to their souls. Believers are urged to step out in courageous, obedient faith, unburdening their hearts so they can run the specific race God has marked out for them.
14 Oct 2026
Steel wool 2026 - Part 3 AUDIO - Homer Purdy - Hebrews 12:1
This is the audio recording of a talk given by Homer Purdy on Hebrews 12:1-2 at the Steel Wool Men's Retreat in October of 2026 at Camp Pinnacle. For more on the retreat visit: https://ironsheep.org/steelwool
TEACHING DESCRIPTIONIn this third session, Homer Purdy of the Alive Radio Network guides listeners into a deep study of Hebrews 12.01, zeroing in on the phrase "the sin that so easily entangles." Grounding his approach in careful biblical exegesis rather than reading personal bias into the text, Purdy highlights the stark contrast between shedding "every weight" (plural) and casting off "the sin" (singular). Drawing from the broader context of the letter—including passages such as Hebrews 3.12, Hebrews 3.19, and Hebrews 4.02—he explains how the original Jewish Christian audience struggled with the foundational sin of unbelief. Examining the unique Greek word euperistatos, Purdy notes that it paints the picture of something that wraps closely around our feet and legs like seaweed or a vine, skillfully designed to trip us up and halt our race. Moving from biblical observation to personal application, Purdy challenges listeners to let the Holy Spirit uncover the specific, recurring sin that entangles their walk with Christ. Comparing habitual sin to an overwhelming elephant that must be tackled one bite at a time, he urges men to confront their issues with honesty and intentionality. Purdy introduces the practical acronym "HALT" (Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired) to help believers identify the vulnerable moments and environments where they are most prone to stumble. Ultimately, Purdy reminds listeners that freedom does not come through condemnation, but through the patient, merciful grace of God as they identify their triggers, cast off entanglements, and run their race with endurance.
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