What Does It Really Mean to FOLLOW God as a Father?

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!