Father On Purpose Podcast

Every dad fails. The question is: what do you do next? When you lose your temper, fall back into an old sin, hurt someone you love, or simply realize you're not the husband or father God has called you to be, the answer isn't just to grit your teeth and try harder. In this episode of Father On Purpose, Kent and Lawson turn to Psalm 51 and David's prayer: "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." They unpack what biblical repentance looks like, why lasting change has to happen upstream of our behavior, and why Christian dads ultimately need the work of the Holy Spirit—not merely better self-control—to become different men. You'll also hear how this changes the way we parent our kids. Instead of stopping at "don't do that again," how can we help our sons and daughters understand the heart beneath their actions and learn to depend on God for real transformation? If you've failed as a dad, husband, or follower of Christ, Psalm 51 is the "in case of emergency" glass you should break. In this episode: What Psalm 51 teaches dads about failure and repentance Why behavior modification isn't enough How to pray for a clean heart instead of simply fewer mistakes The difference between God's work in us and our responsibility to pursue Him Why the Holy Spirit is essential for lasting change How to help your kids respond biblically when they fail Fatherhood is too important to approach by accident. Go be a Father On Purpose. Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/ We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uIjvkNFWV5k ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/ Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/ Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

What are you dwelling on—and what is it doing to your family? In this episode of Father On Purpose, Kent and Lawson dig into Philippians 4:8 and a deceptively simple question every Christian dad should ask: What am I thinking about, and why am I thinking about it? They unpack the biblical meaning behind "dwelling" on something and explore what Scripture really means when it talks about the "heart." It's much bigger than emotions. What you repeatedly think about can shape your priorities, attitudes, reactions, habits, and ultimately the kind of husband and father your family experiences. Kent and Lawson discuss how dads can take their thoughts captive, recognize unhealthy inputs, stop filling every spare moment with outrage and distraction, and intentionally dwell on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. You'll learn practical ways to: Identify the thoughts and inputs shaping your fatherhood Understand Philippians 4:8 in a deeper way Take negative and distracting thoughts captive Guard your heart without withdrawing from everyday life Replace unhealthy mental habits with biblical truth Lead your wife and kids from a healthier, more Christ-centered place Your thoughts have more weight than you may realize. Pay attention to what you dwell on—and become a more intentional father because of it. You are not a father on accident, so go be a father on purpose! Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/ We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lpnXXovhDxY ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/ Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/ Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

Your kids won't be under your roof forever. What can you do now to build the kind of relationship they'll still want when they're adults? In this episode of the Father On Purpose podcast, Kent and Lawson sit down with Paul Akin to talk about intentional Christian fatherhood, family discipleship, marriage, work, and the limited amount of time dads actually have with their kids. Paul shares lessons from his own family, raising four children, serving in ministry, and realizing that even good work can compete with the calling God has given a father at home. He challenges dads to examine whether their careers, schedules, screens, and ambitions are keeping them from being truly present with their families. You'll hear practical encouragement on how to spend meaningful time with your kids, strengthen your marriage, disciple your family, navigate seasons of uncertainty, and build a home your children actually enjoy being in. Paul also leaves dads with three important reminders: don't make your family an idol, be present in your kids' lives, and make your home a fun place to be. If you're a Christian dad who wants to lead your family well without waking up years from now wondering where the time went, this conversation will help you focus on what matters most. You are not a father on accident. Go be a father on purpose. Check out Paul's podcast with him fam! Youtube link to the Akin Huddle show: https://www.youtube.com/@AkinHuddle (or just search Akin Huddle on your preferred podcast platform!) Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/ We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_UFAiM6x75s ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/ Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/ Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

What if the Bible was meant to do more than inform you, comfort you, or give you rules to follow? In this episode of Father On Purpose, Kent and Lawson unpack five different ways people can view Scripture—from dangerous and confusing to informative, comforting, and ultimately transformational. For Christian dads, that distinction matters. Knowing more Bible verses isn't the same thing as becoming more like Christ. And our kids don't just need to see fathers who know God's Word—they need to see fathers who are continually being changed by it. Kent and Lawson talk about developing a high view of Scripture, avoiding the trap of using biblical knowledge to become arrogant or argumentative, and learning to approach the Bible as one of God's primary tools for transforming our hearts and minds. If you want to become a more godly, intentional father and help your children develop a lifelong love for God's Word, this conversation will challenge the way you read the Bible. In this episode: • Five ways people view the Bible • Why biblical knowledge alone isn't enough • How Scripture transforms a Christian dad • The danger of treating the Bible like a rule book • How your relationship with God's Word affects your children • Why dads should delight in Scripture, not merely study it Don't just be a father on accident. Be a Father On Purpose. Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/ We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QgTu_JRMCb4 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/ Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/ Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

Fatherhood isn't easy, and sometimes it can feel like you're the only dad struggling to get it right. But you're not alone. Across the country and around the world, Christian fathers are learning to lead their families, grow in their faith, and become the dads God has called them to be. In this episode of Father On Purpose, Kent and Lawson share powerful stories from dads who are experiencing God's work in their lives. From a new father navigating sleepless nights to a dad overcoming addiction and rediscovering his identity in Christ, these testimonies offer a reminder that God is at work in the lives of fathers everywhere. Drawing from Psalm 146, Kent and Lawson discuss why Christian dads need to slow down, recognize God's faithfulness, and celebrate the victories along the way. They also explore how gratitude, encouragement, and sharing what God has given us can strengthen our families and help other men grow in their faith. In this episode, you'll discover why you're not alone in your fatherhood journey, how to recognize and celebrate God's work in your life, and practical ways to encourage other dads and point your family toward Christ. Whether you're a new dad feeling overwhelmed, a father struggling through a difficult season, or a man looking to grow as a biblical leader in your home, this conversation will remind you that God is working—even when you can't see the results. Don't just be a father on accident. Be a Father On Purpose. Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you're facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message! ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/ Download the Iron Circle worksheet here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/ We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rG3C0AVoY28 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/ Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/ Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- About our hosts: Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical Fatherhood ministry projects. He's appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky. Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.