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What's really going on in your heart right now?
Not just how you feel…but what's actually driving your thoughts, your decisions, and your reactions as a dad. In this episode, we unpack what the Bible really means by "the heart" and why it's way bigger than emotions.
Kent shares a surprisingly honest moment about envy (yeah…even in your 50s), and it leads to a deeper conversation about what's happening beneath the surface. The truth is, most of the struggles we face as men aren't behavior problems…they're heart problems.
We also talk about:
- Why Scripture describes the heart as your center, not your feelings
- How envy, comparison, and insecurity actually take root
- Why behavior change alone doesn't last
- A simple way to start "guarding your heart" in real life
- How to help your kids process what's going on beneath the surface
If you've ever thought, "That's not who I am," then this episode might challenge that in the best way, because who you are is revealed over time…and your heart is the source of it all.
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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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–Cody C.
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–Matthew S.
RECENT PODCASTS
What does it actually look like for a dad to follow God in everyday life?
In this episode, Kent and Lawson talk about a simple but powerful word that is shaping Kent's year: follow. For 16 years, Kent's family has taken an annual family retreat where each person chooses a word to focus on for the year. This year, Kent's word opened the door to a deeper conversation about hearing God's voice, letting go of our own plans, and trusting Him with the path ahead.
They also talk about how dads can study Scripture in a way that actually changes them, not just fills their heads with information. Kent shares a practical method for slowing down, praying through God's Word, and doing a topical Bible study that sinks into the heart.
Along the way, Lawson reflects on disappointment, closed doors, and how God often uses detours to grow our faith and redirect our lives. If you've ever felt pulled in too many directions, unsure what God wants from you, or hungry to lead your family with greater spiritual clarity, this conversation will help.
In this episode, you'll hear:
- How the Evans family uses a yearly retreat to build spiritual intentionality
- What Jesus teaches about following the Father
- Why pace and prayer matter when reading the Bible
- How disappointment can become a tool God uses to redirect us
- Why dads who want their kids to follow well must learn to follow God first
Key Scriptures (for further study, if you're so inclined...;):
- John 6:38
- Proverbs 16:9
- Ephesians 2:10
- John 8:12
- John 10:4
- John 12:26
And, if you're interested in hearing more from our 9-part study on Proverbs 16, scroll all the way back to episode 59 and give those a listen!
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What happens when your kids start asking hard questions about faith?
Kent recently had a fascinating—and heartbreaking—Uber ride with a driver who grew up in a family of pastors but walked away from Christianity completely. His reason? He says every question he asked about faith growing up was shut down. That conversation got us thinking.
As dads, how we respond when our kids ask honest questions about God, the Bible, and faith might shape their spiritual trajectory for decades. Are we creating space for those questions, or accidentally pushing them away?
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why questions from your kids are actually a good sign
- The danger of shutting down honest curiosity about faith
- How Jesus modeled asking questions
- What to do when your kids ask something you don't know how to answer
- How to disciple your kids without pretending you have everything figured out
Your kids will ask hard questions someday. The real question is whether they'll feel comfortable bringing them to you, or if they'll go anywhere but their dad for guidance. While we never have complete control over our kids, we can create an environment that fosters communication and honesty.
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What if the money conversations in your house didn't start with stress, but instead, began with purpose?
In this episode, Kent and Lawson sit down with investor and author John Coleman to talk about his latest book "Good Money" and the difference between chasing "a little more" and living with contentment, clarity, and kingdom priorities.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why "more money" rarely fixes money anxiety
- How to set a financial finish line with your spouse
- What "human flourishing" looks like for a Christian family
- Practical ways to find purpose at work, even in a tough season
- A simple approach to teaching kids: earn, spend, save, give
- How to build family generosity without guilt or showmanship
John breaks down why money is a tool, not a finish line, how dads can avoid the lifestyle trap, and how to teach kids to handle money with wisdom using simple, repeatable habits. You will also hear a hopeful take for the dad who feels stuck in a job he doesn't love right now, with practical ways to find meaning and serve well in the work that's in front of him.
Learn more about our amazing guest from today's episode, John Coleman: johnwilliamcoleman.com/meet-john
Buy John's new book "Good Money" here: https://a.co/d/03sTMA7I
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!
You're not a father on accident. Go be a father on purpose.
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What’s Your Mission as a Dad?
Being a godly dad is hard work. Challenges abound, and sometimes, we just need some ideas, encouragement, and a little laughter along the way. So, we created the Father On Purpose Podcast to have real, fun, and practical conversations about being dads. Fatherhood is awesome, sacred, and hard all at the same time. We don’t have all the answers, but together as dads, we’ll try to figure it out.