The Father On Purpose Podcast

A Podcast that Reaches the Christian Dad

The Father On Purpose Podcast delivers impactful, biblically-based content to Christian dads around the world. Published weekly on our website and all major platforms, it equips men to lead their families well. Ranked in the Top 2.5% of Global Podcasts by ListenNotes, it’s trusted by a dynamic and influential audience.

Featured Sponsor

Thank you Kyle & Bailey Koster

Big thanks to our friends at Range Leather for partnering with us to reach more dads through the Father on Purpose podcast. Your support helps men lead their families with courage and biblical clarity—an eternal investment we don’t take lightly. Grateful to be on mission together! FOP listeners enjoy 15% off at Range Leather with code MJ15.

“We’ve been super pleased with our partnership with Father On Purpose. We’ve seen more than 100 redemptions of their coupon code in the first year.”

—Kyle Koster, CEO Range Leather.

200 EPISODES AND COUNTING

The Show

The Father On Purpose Podcast delivers real, biblical, and practical conversations to Christian dads who want to lead their families well. Hosted by Kent Evans and Lawson Brown, each episode helps men engage their kids, love their wives, and live out their faith—week after week.

It’s more than a podcast—it’s part of a spiritual journey. These dads aren’t just looking for tips; they’re pursuing growth, transformation, and legacy. They’re intentional, influential, and deeply invested in leading their homes with purpose.

Audience Reach

220K+

Total Downloads

21K+

Email Subscribers

7K

Monthly Downloads

70

Countries

2M+

Website Visits

Past Guests

Chip Ingram

Founder, Living on the Edge

Gary Chapman

Author and Radio Host

Kendrick Brothers

Film Producers

Mac Powell

American Singer-Songwriter

Clarence Shuler

Author

Jeff Kemp

Author and Men’s Leader

Scott Nickell

Senior Pastor

Bob Russell

Pastor and Ministry Leader

Erick Goss

CEO, Co-founder of Minno

Mark Hancock

CEO, Trail Life USA

Brant Hansen

Author and Radio Host

Jim Ramos

Founder, Men in the Arena

Orv Kimbrough

Business Leader and Author

Joby Martin

Pastor and Author

Chris Harper

Speaker, BetterMan CEO

Jeff Zaugg

Founder, DadAwesome

Matt Bell

Author and Speaker

Cameron Arnett

Actor

Kevin Downes

Film Producer and Actor

Jerrad Lopes

Founder, Dad Tired

Demographics

NEW EPISODES WEEKLY

What Dads are Saying

“The show often speaks to what I’m going through, and I always gain helpful insights.”

Sam Burton

Wyoming, USA

“This one, MAN, this one! I identify with this show so much.”

Caleb Zuill

Bermuda

“God bless you guys. I love the podcast. It is making an impact. Thank you for being there.”

Thomas Trimbur

Murrysville, PA

“I have listened to every episode…the show has encouraged me and inspired me to do better.”

Jacob McLellan

Annandale, VA

“Love the show, the guest and most importantly the Godly wisdom.”

SirNoble312

“Love hearing these guys challenge me in my faith and fatherhood. I benefit every time I listen.”

RossClan79

“Great podcast brothers! I know I am a beloved son because of Jesus.”

Paul-32

“The podcast was absolutely amazing…The shows have been a blessing to my family.”

Larry and Janey

Meet Your Hosts

Kent Evans

Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. He and his wife April have been married for 25 years. They have five sons and one daughter-in-law.

Lawson Brown

Lawson Brown is a former Marine, a business leader since 1995, and husband to his high school sweetheart, Audrey. They have two young adult daughters and have been grounded in faith throughout their journey.

Reach Father On Purpose Listeners

We don’t do cookie-cutter sponsorships. We’ll explore if we’re a good fit—for your brand and our tribe of intentional fathers. Between the podcast, weekly emails, and other tools, we’ve got some horsepower. Contact us to get a conversation started and see if your organization would be a good fit as a sponsor: info@manhoodjourney.org

Experience a Show

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Teaching Our Kids Key Life Skills

This week, we have a special episode for you…and we really mean it this time! Wait until the end of today’s show for a treat you won’t forget. Before we get there though, we’re diving in to some guidelines on how to teach our kids important life skills.

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Don’t Let Perfection Prevent Progress

As members of the human race, we have a problem. We will never be perfect, no matter how hard we try. Yet, so many men derail themselves as husbands and fathers by trying to keep up the facade of perfection.

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Changing the View from the Valley

In this episode, we’ll dive into some messages we’ve received from dads walking through relational valleys, and we’ll identify some practical ideas for navigating the rough patches and rising above our current situations.

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Weekly episodes on Friday. Wherever you listen to podcasts.