What does faith really look like in the life of a dad?
In this special 250th episode of Father On Purpose, Kent and Lawson celebrate the milestone in the most on-brand way possible: with some laughs, some rabbit trails, and a surprising biblical thread they did not see coming. What started as a goofy search for “250” in the Bible turned into a meaningful conversation about one of the most important themes in all of Scripture: faith.
This episode is a reflection on God’s faithfulness over 250 episodes, but it is also a challenge for every Christian father. What are you actually placing your faith in? Yourself? Your circumstances? Your ability to hold it all together? Or in God?
Kent and Lawson dig into what biblical faith really is, how it grows, why it matters for leadership in the home, and how a father’s faith can shape his marriage, his kids, and his legacy. This is a fun episode, a thankful episode, and an encouraging one for any dad who wants to keep following Jesus on purpose. You'll want to stick around to the end of this one...just sayin.
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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
Ever wondered how Father On Purpose decides what to talk about?
In this episode, Kent and Lawson pull back the curtain and let you step into the "kitchen," the behind-the-scenes process where upcoming episodes get planned and filtered through one question: What does Scripture say Christian dads actually need right now?
You'll hear how the show balances Scripture, practical tools, and real-life stories without winging it and without sounding scripted. You'll also get a sneak preview of our brand new series which will cover the next five weeks: From Overwhelmed to Intentional. If you feel stretched thin, reactive at home, or like you never have enough time, this series is built for you.
Here's what's coming over the next five weeks:
- Time: You don't need more time. You need clarity about what matters most in this season.
- Communication: If you want to be heard, you have to hear.
- Leadership vs reacting: Stop getting caught off guard and start leading on purpose.
- Discipleship: You don't have to be perfect to disciple. You have to be present.
- Regret and redemption: God does some of His best work after we think we failed.
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.
Go back and listen to our amazing conversation with Scott MacLellan: https://manhoodjourney.org/podcast/letting-jesus-be-your-childs-savior-with-scott-maclellan/
Check out Scott's book "An Acre Of Fools:" https://a.co/d/dqU3fa7
We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RGuxYX1S0VU
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Ever feel like you're carrying everything alone and you're not even sure how it got this way? Scripture is clear: wise men don't walk solo. In this episode, Kent and Lawson talk about how to surround yourself with godly counsel, why "I don't have time" is usually a smokescreen, and what's really going on underneath it (apathy, arrogance, or insecurity).
You'll also get a simple, free tool you can use right away: the Iron Circle Worksheet, created with our partners at Man in the Mirror. It helps you identify the growth areas you actually need help with, then connect those needs to real men who can sharpen you.
If you want 2026 to look different, this is a great place to start: build your circle, get wisdom, and stop trying to do life alone.
Download the Iron Circle Worksheet TODAY: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle
Learn more about our new partners here: https://maninthemirror.org/
Here are some of our favorite episodes that hit on the same themes of community and walking through life surrounded by godly counsel:
Episode 214: https://manhoodjourney.org/podcast/whose-shoulders-are-you-standing-on/
Episode 188: https://manhoodjourney.org/podcast/building-stronger-relationships/
Episode 162: https://manhoodjourney.org/podcast/sharing-a-piece-of-yourself-with-others/
We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/X0dZgWc37aU
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Are you heading into 2026 feeling like you're supposed to have a big New Year's resolution, yet something about that whole system feels off?
In this episode, Kent and Lawson do something different. They "interview" each other about 2025 and talk honestly about what God taught them, where life was hard, and where God showed up with unexpected strength, healing, provision, and joy. You'll hear stories about 30-year anniversaries, job changes, parenting kids in different seasons, weddings, health scares, and the kind of perspective shift that happens when you stop and remember what God has already done.
This conversation is also a simple template you can use with a brother, a friend, your dad, or your adult son. Sit down, trade notes, and look for God's fingerprints on the year you just lived. As you start a new year, remember this: you're not going to become the dad your family needs by accident. Let's walk into 2026 with gratitude, wisdom, and purpose.
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/QooqOzaa4xs
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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.