What secret temptation have you been trying to manage instead of actually killing?
In this episode, Kent and Lawson talk honestly about temptation, secret sin, confession, and the grace of God for dads who are in the fight. They unpack the difference between being tempted and tested, why hiding never leads anywhere good, and how fathers can stop treating symptoms while ignoring the deeper roots.
This conversation gets practical. You'll hear why Scripture says to flee certain temptations, why confession alone is not the finish line, and why every dad needs other men close enough to tell the truth. If you've ever wondered whether a private struggle could eventually damage your marriage, your parenting, or your witness, this episode is for you.
You are not alone in temptation, but that does not mean it is harmless. By God's grace, there is a way of escape, and there is a better path forward.
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MEET THE 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 authored four books. The most recent, Don’t Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit. He and his wife April have been married for three decades and they have five sons.
Lawson Brown married his high school sweetheart, and is a father of two adult daughters. He’s a business leader and a former (always!) Marine. He’s served as a small group leader, helped launch ministries and a church plant where he served as its Men’s Ministry leader. His faith journey has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men who’ve been brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.
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