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How do great dads protect their families without becoming overprotective? In Part 2 of our Game Ready Dad "mini-series," Kent and Lawson shift from offense to defense and explore what it means to guard your family spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. Drawing from Scripture, military strategy, and personal experience, they discuss how fathers can identify threats, build healthy boundaries, choose wise influences, and create a home where their children can thrive. You'll learn why a strong defense isn't built on fear—it's built on wisdom, intentionality, and trust in God.   In this episode, you'll hear:   Why every dad needs both offense and defense What Scripture teaches about spiritual protection How friends shape your child's future Practical ways to guard your family's mind and heart The role of accountability and brotherhood in fatherhood Why good defense starts before a crisis arrives A Father's Day challenge for every dad   If you're ready to become a more intentional father and build a stronger family culture, this episode will help you develop a defensive strategy rooted in God's Word.   Listen, share, and become a Game Ready Dad. Happy Father's Day!   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/-Ty_rRbd3hU -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What does it look like to play offense as a dad?   With Father's Day around the corner, Kent and Lawson challenge fathers to stop thinking of themselves as recipients and start thinking like leaders, investors, and disciple-makers. In today's episode, we draw from Hebrews 12, Philippians 4, Psalm 119, and Ephesians 6, and unpack practical ways dads can intentionally lead their families toward Christ instead of simply reacting to whatever life throws at you.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why Father's Day should be about giving, not getting How small moments of time with your kids create lasting impact Four key Bible passages every dad should know Why passivity is one of the biggest threats to modern fatherhood How to lead your family with purpose, confidence, and spiritual direction   Whether your kids are toddlers, teenagers, or grown adults, this conversation will encourage you to take the next step toward becoming a more intentional, Christ-centered father.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/To82Eht7D9I   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What if rest isn't laziness… but obedience? In this episode of the Father On Purpose Podcast, Kent and Lawson explore one of the most overlooked rhythms in modern Christian life: Sabbath. Starting with the biblical significance of numbers like 3, 7, 12, and 40, the conversation quickly turns practical as they unpack why God built rest into creation itself. Why did God rest on the seventh day if He wasn't tired? What does Sabbath actually look like for busy dads with careers, kids, sports schedules, and endless responsibilities? Is this just an Old Testament rule, or is there still wisdom in it for Christian fathers today? Kent shares how his family intentionally protects a weekly rhythm of rest, connection, and trust in God. Lawson wrestles honestly with how difficult Sabbath can feel in real life, especially for dads who have spent years running nonstop. This episode is a grounded, biblical, and practical conversation about work, trust, faith, family rhythms, and learning to slow down before burnout forces you to. If you've ever felt like there's never enough time, this conversation is for you.    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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/Azh2yFQymzk   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What if becoming a better dad wasn't just about trying harder?   In this episode of Father On Purpose, Kent and Lawson talk about the role of the Holy Spirit in fatherhood and why Christian dads were never meant to parent alone. Jesus called the Holy Spirit our Helper, Counselor, and Guide, but many fathers struggle to understand what that actually looks like in everyday life.   This conversation explores how the Holy Spirit helps dads respond with patience, wisdom, humility, conviction, and courage in real parenting moments. From discipline and encouragement to apologizing and leading your family well, this episode is packed with practical biblical encouragement for fathers who want to follow God more intentionally.   Kent and Lawson hit on: The role of the Holy Spirit in parenting Biblical fatherhood and spiritual leadership Hearing God's guidance as a dad Parenting with patience and wisdom How Christian fathers can rely on God daily Walking in the Spirit in your own home   If you've ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, uncertain, or spiritually exhausted as a dad, this episode will remind you that God didn't just call you to lead your family. He also equipped you with His presence to do it.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/Vah36Dt2_Xc  -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.    

Ep 373 – Fully Loaded 1999 “End of a Era” Time to play the Game 0:25 - Welcome 12:08 - FL Opening 13:57 - Edge vs Jeff Jarrett (w/ Debra) for the WWF Intercontinental Championship 21:05 - The Acolytes (Bradshaw/Faarooq) vs the Hardy Boyz (Matt/Jeff Hardy) and Michael Hayes for the WWF Tag Team Championships in an “Acolyte Rules” match 27:46 - D'Lo Brown vs Mideon for the WWF European Championship 31:23 - Al Snow (w/ Head) vs Big Boss Man for the WWF Hardcore Championship 36:13 - Big Show vs Kane with Hardcore Holly as the special guest referee 39:06 - “The Lethal Weapon” Steve Blackman vs Ken Shamrock in an Iron Circle match 42:43 - Chyna and Mr Ass Billy Gunn vs Road Dogg Jesse James and X-Pac for the rights to the D-Generation X name 48:18 - HHH vs the Rock in a Strap match to be the #1 contender for the WWF Championship 55:59 - Undertaker vs Stone Cold Steve Austin in a First Blood End of an Era match for the WWF Championship 1:02:03 - Overall Thoughts 1:04:20 - Smarking It Up 1:13:10 - Ready to Rumble – Behind the Rising Sun (1944) 1:17:23 - Goodbyes Music from this week's show is “Step on It Watson” by Beamish and “I Won't Do What You Tell Me” by Jim Johnston Rate and review us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you find your podcasts Email – WrestlingHistoryX@gmail.com X – WrestlingHistoX

What if one of the biggest battles fathers face isn't "not knowing enough," but rather believing the wrong things about themselves?   In this episode, Kent and Lawson unpack the powerful connection between wisdom and identity. They explore why biblical wisdom is more than knowledge, why God is the only one who gets to define who you are, and how dads can unknowingly build their lives around lies they've believed for years.   From Proverbs to Ephesians 1, this conversation dives into what it means to think wisely, live intentionally, and lead your family from a place of security in Christ instead of performance, shame, or fear.   If you've ever struggled with feeling like you're failing, falling behind, or not enough as a husband or father, this episode is for you.   You'll hear: Why wisdom is more than experience or intelligence How identity and wisdom shape each other The danger of letting culture define who you are Practical ways dads can help their kids reject lies Why understanding your identity changes the way you lead   Wise fathers don't just know more. They know who they are.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/7M3gclaWmi4 -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What happens when your kids grow up and finally understand why you parented the way you did?   In this special father-and-son episode, Kent sits down with his oldest son Alex for an honest conversation about parenting decisions that didn't always make sense in the moment: delayed cell phones, cultural boundaries, fitting in, dating, technology, and learning to wait.   From Alex's perspective as a grown man, worship pastor, and husband, many of those frustrating "why can't I?" moments now carry a completely different meaning.   This episode dives into:   delayed gratification Christian parenting in a culture obsessed with fitting in helping kids stand apart instead of blend in raising sons who can think biblically the hidden lessons behind family rules why parenting is about more than behavior management   If you've ever wondered whether your kids will someday understand the hard choices you make as a parent, this conversation is for you.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/ev0W5OeQiZ8 -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What does a 700-year-old cathedral in Italy have to do with Christian fatherhood? Turns out…a lot. While traveling through Europe, Lawson recorded a couple short videos outside the famous Florence Cathedral that sparked some powerful thoughts about legacy, faithfulness, and the kind of work dads are really called to do. In this episode, Kent unpacks the biblical idea that fatherhood is bigger than one lifetime. Just like the craftsmen who spent generations building cathedrals they would never fully see completed, dads today are building something eternal in their homes and families. Today's show is all about: multi-generational faithfulness trusting God with outcomes building a legacy that lasts staying faithful when you can't yet see the fruit why Christian fatherhood is never wasted work   If you've ever wondered whether your daily effort as a dad really matters, this episode is a needed reminder: God is the architect, but faithful fathers still help build the house.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/67AHPkUtK_w  -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What if the biggest problem in your fatherhood isn't your past… it's your direction? In this episode, we sit down with pastor, husband, Upward Sports league director, and dad of four, Mike Poelzer, for a deeply honest conversation about what it looks like to lead your family on purpose. Mike shares from a different angle than you might expect. He grew up with a strong, faithful foundation—and over time, he realized just how rare that actually is. Instead of making guys feel behind, it gives us something better: a clear picture of what we're aiming for. This is not a "be exactly like Mike" conversation (although, he's not a bad example!) but more of a challenge to change your family tree. We talk about: How to lead your family when you don't feel ready Why small, consistent steps matter more than big changes The role encouragement plays (and why most men avoid it) What it means to think beyond today and lead generationally This isn't about having it all together. It's about getting pointed in the right direction—and taking the next step.   Learn more about Mike's church: https://www.springcreek.church/ Connect with Upward Sports and their mission to combine youth sports with Christ-centered growth: https://www.upward.org/   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/gwsycwqRiuU -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God-honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.    

NEW RANGE DISCOUNT rangeleather.com/mj (enter your email for 10% off!)   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.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/gwsycwqRiuU -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Visit rangeleather.com/mj to score 10% off your next order! Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

How close are you to a line you never thought you'd cross? Most guys don't wake up one day and decide to wreck their marriage. It starts small. A conversation. A joke. A complaint. One tiny step at a time. In this episode, we sit down with Jim Ramos to talk about his new book Guardrails—and why the strongest marriages aren't built on good intentions… they're built on clear boundaries. We get into: Why most affairs start way earlier than you think The danger of how you talk about your wife (even as a joke) Practical guardrails every man needs at work, online, and at home What it actually looks like to "live above reproach" How to protect your marriage before you're in trouble   This one isn't about rules. It's about wisdom. The goal isn't to see how close you can get to the edge…it's to build a life that never gets near it.   Support Jim and strengthen your marriage with his new book "Guardrails: Ten Boundaries For An Unbreakable Marriage": https://a.co/d/06ZwD2U2   ***Special Giveaway Alert*** If you would like a free copy of Jim's new book "Guardrails," head over to the Manhood Journey YouTube channel and look out for a short titled "Book Giveaway" coming soon!   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/De7s4r5dnJA -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.    

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.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/12Us-WPemYs -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 25 states and at least 3 countries by joining today. Grab your Range Leather welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What are you holding onto so tightly that, if Jesus asked you to let it go, you'd walk away sad?   In this episode, Kent and Lawson dig into the story of the rich young ruler and why it still hits hard for dads today. This is not just a conversation about money. It is about anything that competes for our trust, identity, security, and obedience. Possessions, status, titles, comfort, control. Anything we grip harder than we cling to Christ can quietly become a problem.   The guys talk about what Jesus was really getting at in this well-known passage, how God's kingdom completely redefines value, and why this story matters for fathers trying to lead their families with open hands. This episode will challenge you to ask an uncomfortable but necessary question: Do you have your possessions, or do your possessions have you?   If you want to follow Jesus more faithfully, lead your kids with greater clarity, and model what real surrender looks like, this conversation is for you.   Read the story of the rich young ruler (all 3 accounts): https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matt%2019%3A13-30%3B%20Mark%2010%3A17-30%3B%20Luke%2018%3A18-30&version=ESV   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/70XvaHjUq0U -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – The Fatherhood Guard is now 100+ members strong! Join the fight for God honoring fatherhood. Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

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.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/70XvaHjUq0U -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

Have you ever felt like you're still trying to prove yourself as a dad? In this episode, Kent and Lawson sit down with Jeff Zaugg of Dad Awesome to talk about the deeper issues that shape a man's fatherhood: identity, freedom, intentionality, wonder, leadership, and healing from the past. Jeff shares how years of interviews, ministry, and real-life fatherhood led to the six core discoveries in his new book, Dad Awesome. Along the way, this conversation gets honest about the weight many dads still carry from their own upbringing, the lies that keep men stuck, and the freedom that comes from receiving God's love instead of trying to earn it. This episode is biblical, practical, and full of hope for the dad who wants to lead his family well but knows he cannot do it alone. In this conversation, you'll hear: Why fatherhood is bigger than the chapter you're in right now How your identity shapes the way you show up at home Why healing does not happen in isolation The power of brotherhood and accountability in a dad's life How wonder and delight can transform your relationship with your kids What it looks like to lead from freedom instead of shame If you've ever felt like God is holding a clipboard and waiting for you to measure up, this episode is for you.   Buy Jeff's latest book Dad Awesome: https://www.dadawesome.org/book Learn more about Jeff's ministry: https://www.dadawesome.org/   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/zI2VppF0K-M -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

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!   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/ygYnHVBstX8 -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

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.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/dNZfK1G6mFM -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

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: https://www.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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/DZUm4G6tv-g -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

Do you ever feel like your voice as a dad is getting drowned out at home? Screens. Sports. Social media. School pressure. Constant noise. It can feel like the world is shouting—and your influence as a dad is shrinking.   In Part 6 of our From Overwhelmed to Intentional series, we talk about how to be clear when the world is loud. You may not be the loudest voice in your child's life. The good news? You don't have to be.   In this episode, we cover: Why competing with culture is a losing strategy How to lead your kids' hearts, not just their habits The difference between reacting and reframing What Jesus modeled about peace, clarity, and influence How to create "vacuum pockets" of peace in your home Why you don't have zero control—even when it feels like you do   If you've ever thought, "I'm losing my influence," this one is for you. You're not called to out-shout the world. You're called to out-last it. Let's move from overwhelmed to intentional—together. 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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/v5kD7B5f3cg -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

What if it's too late? If you've ever looked at your marriage, your relationship with your kids, or your past mistakes and thought, "I'm too far gone," this episode is for you.   In Part 5 of our From Overwhelmed to Intentional series, Kent and Lawson talk to the dad who feels discouraged, stuck, or haunted by guilt. You'll hear why it's so dangerous to add "forever" to temporary pain, how to stop speaking hopelessness over your home, and what it looks like to do the slow work of rebuilding trust. You can't control someone else's heart, but you can do your part to create the kind of environment where healing can grow.   Even when it may feel like things have veered too far off the tracks, God has a plan to redeem. You can move forward, even from here.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/bFLdhxrY2ZQ -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

What if trying to be the hero in your home is actually hurting your kids? In part four of our From Overwhelmed to Intentional series, Kent and Lawson unpack a subtle but critical distinction every dad needs to understand: the difference between being an example and being a hero. Many dads feel crushing pressure to be perfect, to have all the answers, and to never mess up. Others check out completely because they feel unqualified. Neither path leads to biblical, healthy fatherhood. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Scripture calls dads to be examples, not saviors How being "the hero" can quietly tether your kids' faith to you instead of Jesus Why humility, repentance, and presence matter more than performance How to disciple your kids even when you don't feel spiritually equipped You don't need to be flawless to lead well. You need to be faithful, present, and pointed in the right direction. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure of fatherhood, this conversation will help you breathe, recalibrate, and lead your family with confidence and clarity.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/xODAw-1kW-M -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

Are you leading your home, or just reacting to whatever happens next? If you feel like you're always playing defense, this episode is for you. In Part 3 of our series From Overwhelmed to Intentional, Kent and Lawson get painfully honest about the difference between reacting and responding, and why that gap matters in fatherhood. You'll hear how great leaders put "thinking" between the moment and their mouth, why your intent isn't the same as your impact, and how repentance can actually remove pressure from your kids. You'll also get a practical reframe for the busyness trap, especially when family schedules start running the house. Sports, activities, money, time, energy. What's the real win, and what's the real cost? If you want to lead with direction and humility instead of constantly living on edge, press play.   Check out our friend Pat Combs' book "More Than The Score" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/auLJ57G   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/m05JCFzCjqA -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book "Don't Bench Yourself" on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1qBF3RJ   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

Ever feel like you're talking… and it goes straight through your kid's ear and right out the other? This week in part 2 of our series we're calling "From Overwhelmed to Intentional," Kent and Lawson get super practical about communication with your kids, especially in the teen years.   You'll be challenged to consider why "Why won't they listen?" might be the wrong question, how your posture and timing matter more than your volume, and why listening is not weakness, it's leadership leverage. Lawson shares a real story from a weekend with his daughter in New York that reframed how he shows up in deeper conversations. Kent breaks down how to season hard conversations with grace (Colossians 4:6), ask questions that are not "gotchas," and trade control for influence so your kids learn to listen to God, not just comply with you.   If you want the kind of relationship where your kids, no matter the age, want to talk to you, this is a deposit worth making.   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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   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/6indEkhVF4s   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Help us get to 100 members of the Fatherhood Guard! Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining today. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book: Don't Bench Yourself on Amazon   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

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   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining the Fatherhood Guard. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book: Don't Bench Yourself on Amazon   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.

What if one five-minute message could strengthen another man's faith, marriage, and fatherhood? In this unique and unexpected episode of Father On Purpose, Lawson steps out solo (kind of...) to share a heartfelt encouragement rooted in Scripture, brotherhood, and years of walking alongside Kent Evans. You'll also get some behind the scenes experience from producer Alex, Kent's oldest son. If you learn one thing from this episode, we hope it's this: no dad is meant to do life alone. God gave us the gift of community to sharpen, steady, and strengthen us. This episode also serves as a special thank you to Kent Evans, co-founder of Manhood Journey and the mind behind Father On Purpose. From Lawson, Alex, and the countless dads whose lives have been changed by Kent, we are truly grateful.   Lawson introduces the idea of an "Iron Circle," a small group of men who walk with you through fatherhood, marriage, and faith. Drawing from Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4, and 1 Thessalonians 5, he challenges dads to intentionally encourage the men God has placed in their lives, not someday, but now.   You'll hear why encouragement is not optional for Christian men, how Kent's obedience helped shape Manhood Journey, and why Scripture, not personality, must always be the foundation of biblical fatherhood. If you've ever felt isolated as a dad, this episode is for you. You are not meant to father alone, so go hunt for community that helps you on your journey of becoming a Father On Purpose. Merry Christmas from Kent, Lawson, and Alex!   Learn more about the Iron Circle here: https://manhoodjourney.org/iron-circle/   Become an Anger Free Dad today: https://manhoodjourney.org/anger-free-dad/   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P0jtKZaIZPM   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   Range Leather: Support the show and upgrade your fatherhood swag. Shop Range Leather and get 15% OFF with code MJ15 Grab some fresh beans! https://rangecoffee.com/   Fatherhood Guard – Connect with dads from over 20 states and at least 2 countries by joining the Fatherhood Guard. Grab your welcome hat at https://manhoodjourney.org/donate/fatherhood-guard/     Buy Kent's latest book: Don't Bench Yourself on Amazon   Read the new State Of Biblical Fatherhood report here: http://manhoodjourney.org/sobf Find tools to share the report here: https://manhoodjourney.org/sobf-tools   Have a topic you want us to touch on? Well, get in touch! Send us an email at: info@manhoodjourney.org   -------------------------------------------------------------------------   About our 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 appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He's spoken at parenting and men's events, and authored four books. The first, Wise Guys: Unlocking Hidden Wisdom from the Men Around You, was written to help men learn how to find mentors and wise counsel. The latest, Don't Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit, aims to help dads stay present in their roles as fathers and husbands even when they feel like giving up. Kent's life has been radically affected by godly mentors and his lovely wife, April. They have been married thirty years and have five sons and one daughter-in-law. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky.   Lawson Brown is husband to his high school sweetheart, a father of two young adult daughters, has been a business leader since 1995, and is a former Marine. He served as a small group leader for teenage boys for many years, helped start the Christian media ministry City on a Hill Productions, then later Sanctuary – a new church in Kennesaw, GA – where he served as its leader for Men's Ministry. Lawson's journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he's found as brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.  

My guest this month is Kade McGee of American Christian Academy located in Tuscaloosa Alabama. Coach McGee is also the NHSSCA state director for Alabama. With it being clinic season, I sent down with Kade and discuss the organizations two types of clinics - state and #family days. Kade gives us a run down on what people can expect at these types of events. He also, as state director, is able to give us a sort of a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into putting a clinic together. Lastly, we get a sneak peek into his speaking topic for the upcoming Mississippi state clinic in which he is a presenter. Enjoy! Kade's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kade_mcgee7 Kade's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kade_mcgee7/ Links to other podcasts Coach McGee has appeared on-https://bigtimestrength.libsyn.com/website/size/5/?search=kade+mcgee https://www.samsonequipment.com/samson-strength-coach-collective/kade-mcgee/ The NHSSCA state clinic calendar: https://nhssca.us/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=state Alabama state clinic registration link: https://nhssca.us/events/list/?tribe-bar-search=state Mississippi state clink registration link: https://nhssca.us/event/mississippi-state-clinic-clinton-high-school/ Our sponsors spotlighted this episode are Athletes in Action and Rack Coach Athletes in Action: Athletes in Action Sports Performance offres strength coaches and students the opportunity to use the skills and experience God has given them to change lives. Iron Circle powered by Athletes in Action is a community of strength coaches who connect online. In one year, Iron Circle has grown from ten men in one group to over seventy men and women in seven groups. Iron Circle encourages coaches to learn how to compete with Audience of One mindset where they can find freedom in the perspective of sport as worship. https://athletesinaction.org/ Rack Coach: Elevate your high school strength program with Rack Coach. a digital tool crafted for NHSSCA members. It transforms your weight room into a winning environent. focusing on personalized athlete training. With features like an audio-visual timing system and paperless data-display, it enhances efficiency and athlete engagement. Gain control, boost accountability, and drive, more wins with Rack Coach, the key to effective strength and conditioning management. https://rackcoach.com/

Today, we have an exciting episode lined up as we dive into the exhilarating recap of the recently concluded FitPro Growth Summit 2023.The event was an awe-inspiring gathering of gym owners and fitness entrepreneurs who shared their wisdom, experiences, and strategies for achieving unprecedented growth.But behind every successful event lies a multitude of details that have to come together seamlessly. This year's Summit was no different. From meticulous planning to exceptional speakers and engaging content, the Growth Summit left a lasting impact on attendees.Tune in as Tim and Randy explore the highlights, key takeaways, and behind-the-scenes details of this year's Growth Summit, a transformative experience that left a lasting impact on all attendees.Key Takeaways- How to get the Summit's replays (01:04)- The planning stage of the Growth Summit (3:03)- The attention to detail (5:35)- The biggest takeaway from the event (7:44)- What's possible in your business (9:35)- Speaker lineup at the Summit (10:18)- The power of the numbers (11:17)- Brand new class at the Iron Circle (13:49)Additional Resources- Relive Every Session of the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit- Apply For Your Profit Milestone Award - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Jump on a call with Randy---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In today's episode, Tim and Randy discuss the concept of an internal thermostat and its relation to personal beliefs and success.Everyone has an internal thermostat set to what they believe they deserve or what's possible in their business.Just like an air conditioner thermostat in a room kicks on and cools back a room back down to the set temperature, people may experience temporary success or improvement in their lives but eventually return to their old habits and comfort zones because their internal thermostat is set to a certain level.Most gym owners have their internal thermostats set too low. They don't believe they can achieve greater success in their business.The first step to overcoming such limiting beliefs is surrounding yourself with people who elevate your belief system, mindset, and possibilities.Feel like you need a new thermostat?Tune in to this episode for real-life examples of what's possible in your gym business!Key Takeaways- Where's your thermostat set? (01:35)- It all begins with the internal belief system (05:00)- The Roger Bannister effect (07:22)- Mindset shift for success (11:53)- Comfort is the enemy of growth (14:27)- Change the belief of what's possible (15:39)Additional Resources- Relive Every Session of the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit- Apply For Your Profit Milestone Award - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Jump on a call with Randy---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In fitness, client relationships can sometimes reach a point where it becomes necessary to part ways.Whether it's due to unmet expectations, a misalignment of goals, or simply not being the right fit for each other, handling client breakups with tact and integrity is crucial.By prioritizing the client's best interest and approaching the breakup with empathy and care, you can leave a lasting positive impression.This sets the stage for them to speak highly of your business, even if they didn't achieve their desired outcomes.In this episode, Tim and Randy explore the importance of leaving a positive impression even when ending a business relationship and how it can impact your reputation and future prospects.Key Takeaways- The breakup with your clients (03:07)- Perceived value vs. true value (04:43)- The value of leaving in good terms (05:40)- Is it in the client's best interest (07:12)- Do the right thing (11:16)Additional Resources- Relive Every Session of the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit- Apply For Your Profit Milestone Award - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Jump on a call with Randy---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

The concept of high-ticket offers has gained significant attention, not only within the fitness industry but across various sectors.Many gym owners ponder whether it makes more sense to sell high-ticket products or services to supplement their regular monthly subscriptions.  The prospect of generating a large income quickly can be enticing for many gym owners, especially when they need an immediate influx of funds to cover expenses or stay afloat.The allure lies in the promise of significant revenue that high-ticket offers can bring, potentially transforming the financial outlook of a business in a short time frame. It is not uncommon for some businesses to achieve remarkable success, generating tens of thousands of dollars in a single month through high-ticket sales.However, Tim and Randy have observed a trend that gym owners often seek high-ticket solutions as a means to compensate for the shortcomings of their core business model.At its core, a sustainable gym business relies on recurring revenue exceeding its base operating expenses.Instead of constantly scrambling for new marketing strategies, challenges, and quick cash injections, a business should focus on building a strong foundation of recurring revenue.Tune in to this episode to learn more about the place of high ticket offers in your gym business and if/when to run them.Key Takeaways- The rise of high ticket offers (02:02)- Are you using high ticket offers to compensate for shortcomings? (03:56)- Gym business big advantage (06:09)- Are you charging enough? (07:57)- Monthly recurring revenue > base operating expenses (09:16)- Can you facilitate a high-ticket program? (13:56)- Do you have a business or a job? (20:00)Additional Resources- Apply For Your Profit Milestone Award - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Jump on a call with Randy---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Operating a gym business can be challenging, especially when cash flow becomes an issue. Many gym owners find themselves in a bind, facing financial gaps that require quick decisions.When gym owners find themselves in a tight financial spot, the pressure to make up the shortfall can be immense. Desperate to meet payroll or cover expenses, they resort to creative but short-term solutions.These solutions can include hastily selling paid-in-full memberships, creating overnight challenges, or launching nutrition programs to generate immediate revenue.While these strategies may help in the short term, they often create larger problems and hinder long-term business sustainability.A key aspect of avoiding desperate decisions is implementing forecasting and focusing on monthly recurring revenue (MRR). Gym owners need to plan ahead and ensure that their MRR consistently exceeds their operating expenses.In this episode, Tim and Randy address the importance of foresight, disciplined actions, and focusing on sustainable growth to avoid falling into the cycle of desperate decision-making.Key Takeaways- Cash flow challenges in a gym (00:27)- Avoiding cash flow emergencies (03:14)- Forecasting ahead in your business (04:30)- You have to play the long game (08:21)- Slow, steady growth for long-term success (10:07)- Don't compromise your business (14:34)Additional Resources- Apply For Your Profit Milestone Award - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Jump on a call with Randy---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

As a gym owner, you must have seriously thought about what lies ahead in the next years of your life. Is the gym business the vehicle that will carry you through to retirement, or is it a vehicle to open up other opportunities?This is a point many gym owners struggle with, especially when they are no longer having to put out fires constantly. When the systems are dialed in and things aren't too tough.A few years ago, Tim found himself at a crossroads, wondering what's next.The gym was doing well, providing a good lifestyle, but deep down, he knew there was more to explore.He looked around the industry, searching for groups of gym owners who were playing at a higher level and were asking the same questions. To his surprise, such a group didn't exist, and he knew he had to create one.That's how the Iron Circle was born back in 2019.The Iron Circle is a community of high achievers, gym owners who are hungry for more, who constantly ask themselves, "What's next?"They've reached a level where their gyms are running smoothly, and they've started exploring new avenues—expanding their fitness empire, venturing into other businesses, making investments, and more.The possibilities are endless.Key Takeaways- History of the FitPro Growth Summit (00:23)- Tim's story (02:07)- What's next for gym owners (03:43)- Is the gym business your final career (10:45)- We help gym owners win (11:38)Additional Resources- Apply For Your Profit Milestone Award - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Jump on a call with Randy---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

In the fitness industry, trial offers are a popular marketing strategy to attract and retain new clients.As a gym owner, it's important to understand the different types of trials and front-end offers you can use to attract new members.Trials are essentially trial memberships for a shorter period of time, but it should be the same delivery system a regular member would receive. Front-end offers, or challenges are not the same as trials, as these are standalone programs with different delivery systems.In this episode, Tim and Randy explore 4 different types of trial offers and their pros and cons.The first type is the free trial, a common marketing strategy many gyms use. This type of trial can bring in many people, but the major con is that there is no skin in the game for the potential clients, which can lead to them not taking the trial seriously or not being committed to becoming long-term members.Tune in to learn more about the other type of trials and which one we recommend for your gym!Key Takeaways- What is a trial membership (02:31)- Trials vs. challenges (02:50)- The free trial (04:12)- The paid upfront converted at the back trial (05:46)- The Netflix trial (08:02)- The 2-week guarantee (10:40)Additional Resources- Learn more about our Brand New Coaching Program for Gym Owners- Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  use code Growth23 - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Jump on a call with Randy---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Hey gym owners, are you tired of hitting a growth ceiling in your business? Well, you're not alone. In today's episode, Tim and Randy talk about the infamous "glass ceiling" in the fitness industry and how to break through it.In the context of a fitness business, a glass ceiling refers to hitting a cap on the number of members you can attract or a plateau in your revenue growth.So why does this happen?Well, there are a few reasons, with the biggest one being attrition. No matter how great your gym is, you're going to lose members over time. Whatever the reason, attrition is a fact of life in the fitness industry. And the more members you have, the more you'll lose.So, how do you break through the glass ceiling?Tune in to this episode as Tim and Randy take you through the math of running different fitness models and how to break the glass ceiling to experience growth!Key Takeaways- Growth Summit speaker lineup (00:39)- The glass ceiling in specific fitness models (03:41)- The attrition problem in a fitness business (05:16)- Outspend your attrition to get ahead (07:26)- More is not always better (11:30)- The semi-private model numbers (12:11)- Semi-Private Pro delivery system (19:43)Additional Resources- Learn more about our Brand New Coaching Program for Gym Owners- Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  use code Growth23 - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Jump on a call with Randy---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

You've heard Tim and Randy talk about the Iron Circle numerous times. It is a mastermind of gym owners who are doing well in the business but are looking for more.It is designed to allow gym owners to not only come together to share ideas and successes but also to learn from each other and discover new ways to grow their businesses and other aspects of their lives.Iron circle members recently grouped together for an event in Orlando, Florida, and it was epic.Tim and Randy describe how it all went down in this episode and some of the reasons why you should join this group. But you have to qualify!Tune in to learn more.Key Takeaways- What is the Iron Circle (01:16)- How to qualify for the Iron Circle (03:47)- The Iron Circle is much more than business (04:29)- Recap of the Orlando event (07:41)- Guest speaker at the Iron Circle event (09:28)- Solving major problems with the help of your peers (12:54)Additional Resources- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Are you a gym owner who feels like you're not living up to your potential in your business? Do you feel like something is holding you back, but you're not quite sure what it is?It's time to stop wondering and start taking action.You have to take complete responsibility for the success or failure of your business.You have to be proactive in how you spend your time on the business to ultimately achieve your goals. Without a clear plan for how to run your gym, you'll be stuck putting out fires all day long.Knowing the difference between being self-employed and being a business owner is key to making your life easier as a gym owner. To become a business owner, you have to have good systems and clear processes and run them consistently. That's what a business is all about.In this episode, Tim and Randy outline what is holding you back from succeeding in your gym business and what to do about it.Key Takeaways- Why you aren't living up to your potential (01:30)- Take complete responsibility for your business (02:41)- Run the play (06:39)- Do you have the right people in the right seats? (09:22)- What do you want with your business? (11:17)- Be proactive with your time, not reactive (14:55)- Surround yourself with the right people (17:01)Additional Resources- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Reoccurring monthly revenue is one of the best things about a fitness business, especially when you build it up to a number much higher than your base operating expenses.When you are at this point, your life changes. You don't have to worry about covering upcoming expenses. You just focus on growth.This is actually the ethos of the Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners.Unfortunately, not many gym owners are in this position. Some are living paycheck to paycheck in their business, constantly worrying if they'll be able to meet their monthly base expenses. They are essentially coming from behind every month.This is very tough and causes a lot of stress to these gym owners as they have to make extra sales to keep the lights on every month.For 2023, Tim and Randy want your only goal to be growing your gym business to a point where before even the month starts, you know that you have the revenue coming in to cover ALL your monthly expenses without having to make extra sales. Here's how to do it….Key Takeaways- The best thing about a fitness business (01:17)- The stress of living paycheck to paycheck (03:07)- How to get clarity on your vision (04:05)- Increase your retention to increase your reoccurring revenue (05:31)- The cash flow game (08:55) Additional Resources- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

There are some gym owners out there who still think that there is some kind of magic marketing hook or photo that will bring them all these high-quality clients, and they'll end up making a lot of money.That's the wrong way to think about it. We are well past that type of homerun marketing that worked many years ago.These types of marketing campaigns might lead to a high volume of leads but not the quality you might be looking for.You'd rather have a lower but higher-quality lead flow with a higher purchasing intent.How do you ensure this?Tim and Randy reveal how you can take the guesswork out of your marketing and ensure your marketing produces a return on your marketing spend (ROI).Tune in!Key Takeaways- Volume of leads vs. quality of leads (02:40)- Marketing is a process, not one thing (04:36)- How to test your marketing (09:31)?- The marketing metric that really matters (14:40)- The problem with running challenges (18:02)- Creating a long-term sustainable business (23:55)Additional Resources - The Math of Marketing - Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

We've all experienced a situation where a prospect books a consultation at the gym and fails to show up. As frustrating as that can be, it's important to interrogate the reasons why some people just dont show up.Forgot about the flimsy reasons you might have heard…. some will even say they forgot the appointment.Tim and Randy believe the main reason why they don't show up is a loss of motivation between booking the appointment and the appointment time. They've lost their mojo or their excitement for starting a fitness program.What can you do about it as a gym owner?Listen in for some pro tips on how to get your prospects to show up for their consultations.Key Takeaways- Why are people not showing up for the consultation (03:47)- Meeting your prospects where they're at (05:40)- Lowering your prospect's anxiety about starting a fitness program (07:37)- Call your prospect before the appointment (08:40)- Pro-tip to get rid of prospect's excuses (11:05)- Learn how to get clients into your four falls (16:41)Additional Resources- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

There are several reasons why you might not be charging enough for your services in your gym business.But the primary reason is that clients can't differentiate what you offer from your competition, so they just go to the cheapest.Your deliverable in your gym must look, smell and feel different from the others if you are to charge enough for your services.And always remember, we are not selling a workout or a nutrition plan. These are freely available. We are selling health, longevity, self-confidence, etc.These are priceless things that clients are ready to pay whatever you are charging for, provided you have something unique deliverable that will get them to these priceless end results.How do you go about this? Tune in to learn more.Key Takeaways- 2023 FitPro Growth Summit Announcement (00:47)- How different is your deliverable (03:39)- What are your clients paying you for (04:59)- We are not selling workouts (06:11)- Don't even look at your competitors (09:07)- Creative vs. competitive mindsets (10:02)- Look internally, not externally (11:59)Additional Resources- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

You must have heard of the AI writing tool that has taken the internet by storm. ChatGPT is an interesting tool that gym owners can leverage to create all manner of content for their business.You can use it for website content, blog posts, emails, sales copy, meal plans, and all client communications.Granted, there is no perfect AI tool, but ChatGPT is damn close. It will do all the heavy lifting in your gym business as far as content goes.As with every other technology, not everybody is convinced about ChatGPT, but we encourage you not to fight it but leverage it for your content needs. We have used it, and it blew our minds with what it can do.Tune in to this episode to learn how their powerful AI tool can help you in your gym today.Key Takeaways- What is ChatGPT (01:47)- How to use ChatGPT in your fitness business (04:41)- Will AI replace human copywriters? (11:16)- Fitness content you can create with AI (14:32)Additional Resources- Become a member of the Gym Shirt Club and receive a shirt every month: https://gymshirtclub.com/----- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

We are coming to the start of the new year, and it's that time when many gym owners are inundated with whiz-bang marketing campaigns that promise to bring in hundreds of new members to their businesses.But Tim and Randy believe that this is the wrong way to go about it.Focusing on these marketing campaigns that bring in an influx of new clients is just a recipe for chaos.Instead, we recommend that you focus on systems that allow you to grow and scale your business sustainably.With systems in place, you can then have marketing campaigns that bring in people all year round but in a way that doesn't overwhelm your business and allows you to provide the level of service your clients expect and deserve.That's the sexiness of systems.Key Takeaways- Fall to the level of your systems (01:48)- How to grow and scale your business (03:11)- Can your business take an influx of new clients (04:12)- A systems-based fitness business (09:54)- Keep everything simple (13:52)- How to have the best year of your fitness business (14:49)- Build your business around recurring revenue (18:19)Additional Resources- FREE 7-Figure Semi-Private Gym Blueprint- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  Use Code WORM for 25% Off- Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

When it comes to a fitness business, it's not rocket science; the path is simple if you just follow the math.Unfortunately, many gym owners we come across tend to have an emotional attachment to their business which hinders their decision-making.A case in point is a gym owner in our Iron Circle who doesn't want to increase the rates of old members who are on much lower rates than newer members because he doesn't want to rock the boat. He doesn't want to lose these people because they have been there for a long time.Yet the math clearly shows that he could provide a much better service to all clients if he raised rates for everybody.This is just one example of emotional decision-making, but we see it all the time.The key to succeeding in this business is to follow the math, and you'll never go wrong.Key Takeaways- It's math, not rocket science (02:12)- What's your revenue per client (04:37)- The path is math (06:45)- Revenue is the driver of a business (08:55)- Standards over emotions (13:55)- The math of marketing (16:48)Additional Resources- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  Use Code WORM for 25% Off- Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Today on the show, Tim and Randy have the pleasure of interviewing Shawn Hanquist, a financial advisor and founder of FIT CFO.Shawn works with gym owners and online fitness coaches to help them understand their P&L numbers, balance sheet, and all those other financial  numbers.As a gym owner, the only way to measure the health of your business is through financial reports. Yet, for some reason, some gym owners completely avoid it.You cannot make sound decisions and take meaningful action without getting insight from your financial numbers.Perhaps you are nervous about your financials because you fear the numbers might expose you, but you need to overcome this fear quickly to help grow your business.In this episode, Shawn takes us through some important financial numbers that every gym owner should know and how to make projections for your business. Tune in!Key Takeaways- Accounting 101 (02:43)- Overcoming the anxiety of sharing your financial reports (04:32)- What's a good net profit margin (06:13)- Owner's benefit expense (09:00)- Cashflow is the lifeblood of your business (10:15)- Biggest mistakes gym owners are making (25:41)Additional ResourcesConnect with Shawn HanquistWebsite: FIT CFOSocials: www.fitcfo.com/social----- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Grab your tickets for the 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  Use Code WORM for 25% Off- Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts! 

Ask any gym owner about the least favorite part of their job, and you'll likely find quite a few of them talk about hiring team members.It has always been a challenge in our industry, but the past couple of years have been tough.In this episode, Tim and Randy are joined by Karen Broadwater. She's the president of Iron Tribe Fitness, with 31 locations, and she's also a member of the Iron Circle.She is one of the few people whose faces light up when you start talking about HR issues.She helps us with useful tips on attracting and retaining the best people and building a successful team.Tune in.Key Takeaways- Getting referrals from your team (04:58)- How to incentivize your team (06:09)- The secret sauce for a successful team (08:02)- What do you stand for? (09:39)- Attracting the best people (12:29)- What to look for in a coach (14:19)- Staff development process (18:02)Additional Resources- The Math of Marketing Free Training - Learn more about our Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Grab your tickets for 2023 FitPro Growth Summit  Use Code WORM for 25% Off- Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Black Friday is around the corner, and as usual, we want you to sell as much as possible this year. This is a time when people are conditioned to buy and are on the lookout for offers. They are ready to spend money, and you just have to give them a compelling offer.The thing with Black Friday is that you can't wait for long; you need to start preparing early. You've got to get your email lists ready and build up to that weekend.It is a massive opportunity to get ahead but remember that your leads will be bombarded with millions of other offers. The strategy here is to get to them before the others.Unfortunately, for this year, we'll be offering the Black Friday workshop to only the Iron Circle members due to time constraints and other commitments. Consider joining the Iron Circle for this and other perks.In this episode, however, we give you some tips and strategies to craft your Black Friday offers and close those deals.Key Takeaways- The Iron Circle Mastermind (00:52)- Black Friday is your opportunity (02:39)- Red flag warning (04:50)- How to create your Black Friday offers (06:35)- Good, Better, Best model (09:09)- Selling Black Friday deals to current clients (11:11)- Black Friday build-up series (14:20)Additional Resources - Learn more about The Iron Circle - Grab your tickets for 2023 FitPro Growth Summit- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group ---If you haven't already, please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts!

Three years ago, in episode 50 of this podcast, we warned gym owners about the damage caused by the 6-Week Challenge type of marketing.We outlined the great damage it caused to a fitness business and why it wasn't worth it.It then came as a surprise to us when on a call with a gym owner heard that this type of thing is still going around, and some people are falling for it. Upon further inquiry in our Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Group, we heard that it's still common despite the damage we all know it causes.Understandably, it's very upsetting to hear gym owners paying as much as $40k and having nothing to show for it. And that's not all; they are left with a lot of mess to deal with.If you've even been thinking about this type of thing for your gym, just DON'T.In this episode, Tim and Randy explain why this is a very bad idea that will destroy your gym. Tune in.Key Takeaways- What the hell is happening in our industry (01:10)- The rise and fall of the 6-week challenge (02:01)- A marketing campaign or a business model (03:56)- Why this marketing is destroying our industry (04:54)- The math of marketing (09:33)- The flaw of sales over everything (10:13)- Your marketing represents your brand (11:51)Additional Resources -Episode 50: 6 Week Challenge - The Rise & Fall- The Math of Marketing----- Grab your tickets for 2023 FitPro Growth Summit- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Learn more about The Iron Circle 

Fitness is one of the few industries where most people are so close-minded they don't want to share anything with one another.Maybe the inherently competitive nature of the industry makes gym owners wrongly believe that sharing knowledge with one another will somehow be disadvantageous.We know this because we have also been there with this abundance vs. scarcity mindset.But, once we learned the value of sharing information with others in the industry, our fortunes completely changed. It opened up doors and even bigger opportunities. That's how ProFit Solutions was born.It's time we all came together in the fitness industry and stopped viewing each other only as competition, rather as people working in the same industry. We need to start sharing more and build an alliance with each other.We all saw how powerful that can be during Covid when we are faced with a common threat.Tune in as Tim and Randy talk about this and other changes that need to happen in the fitness industry.Key Takeaways- Why are some gym owners close-minded? (02:17)- How Pro Fit was born (05:17)- The abundance mindset to grow (08:47)- A rising tide lifts all boats (10:33)- Business talk with fitness professionals (12:51)- Coming together as gym owners (14:21)- Share and help a fellow gym owner (17:44)Additional Resources - Grab your tickets for 2023 FitPro Growth Summit- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Learn more about The Iron Circle 

Ask any gym owner what they'd want for their gym right now…. a vast majority of them would say more clients.But at the same time, one of the hardest things most owners have a hard time conceptualizing is how to make their gyms different from all others in the marketplace.This is important because, in the eyes of the consumer, if all gyms look the same and seem to offer the same service, they'll go for the cheapest. It then becomes a race to the bottom, which is something we all don't want.Your task, therefore, is to create something unique, then market it to consumers as the reason they'll get results compared to the competition.Tune in to this episode to get tips on differentiating yourself to get more clients!Key Takeaways- Rethink everything (02:08)- The perceived value of quality (06:27)- What's your proprietary formula (10:09)- Higher price equals value (13:49)- How the marketplace responds to something unique (16:04)- Give the consumer something different (19:09)Additional Resources - Grab your tickets for 2023 FitPro Growth Summit- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Learn more about The Iron Circle 

Brick-and-mortar gyms continue to face increasing competition from online and other fitness business models.But we have one giant advantage over all these other options that we should be exploiting to blow the competition away.The need for human-to-human interaction will never go away. We offer our clients this interaction and the great experience that comes with it.Unfortunately, gyms never fully embrace this advantage. If you were to focus on every aspect of your customer's journey and make the experience as best as it can be, you'd never worry about the competition, whether online or from across the street.Right from the parking lot, to the reception, to the changing rooms, to how you deliver the workouts, everything should point to a great customer experience.That's how you use your big advantage to beat the competition.Listen in for great tips on how to deliver a great experience in your gym.Key Takeaways- FitPro Growth Summit 2023 update (00:47)- The big advantage of brick-and-mortar gyms (02:33)- Online coach vs. at-gym coach (04:27)- Importance of verbal, visual, and touch cues (05:56)- Customer experience is the differentiator (06:42)- Overdeliver to your clients (10:20)- Retention begins at the selling point (13:59)Additional Resources - Grab your tickets for 2023 FitPro Growth Summit- Learn more about our Business Accelerator Coaching Program for Gym Owners  - Business Talk with Fitness Professionals Facebook group - Learn more about The Iron Circle