What does real godliness look like in the everyday life of a Christian dad?
In this episode of the Father On Purpose Podcast, Kent and Lawson continue their study through 1 Timothy by unpacking chapter 5. They explore how biblical character is revealed through the way fathers treat aging parents, widows, women, church leaders, and the people closest to them.
Lawson shares honestly about the challenges of caring for his aging mother, the strain it placed on his family, and the unexpected ways God used that difficult season to strengthen his marriage. Kent and Lawson also discuss why honor begins at home, why character matters more than talent, and how your children learn to treat others by watching the way you live.
You'll also learn a practical Bible study method for understanding difficult or seemingly contradictory passages: zoom out, study the wider context, and let Scripture interpret Scripture.
In this episode:
How Christian dads can honor and care for aging parents
What 1 Timothy 5 teaches about widows and the church
Why the way men speak about women reveals their character
How fathers model biblical honor for their children
The importance of encouraging pastors and church leaders
How to study confusing Bible passages in context
Why real godliness must show up at home
Your children are watching how you treat people. You are not a father on accident. Go be a Father On Purpose.
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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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