{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 238: How To Cross The Barrier From Being Overwhelmed to Intentional As A Dad","description":"Ever wondered how Father On Purpose decides what to talk about? In this episode, Kent and Lawson pull back the curtain and let you step into the \u201ckitchen,\u201d the behind-the-scenes process where upcoming episodes get planned and filtered through one question: What does Scripture say Christian dads actually need right now?   You\u2019ll hear how the show balances Scripture, practical tools, and real-life stories without winging it and without sounding scripted. You\u2019ll also get a sneak preview of our brand new series which will cover the next five weeks: From Overwhelmed to Intentional. If you feel stretched thin, reactive at home, or like you never have enough time, this series is built for you.   Here\u2019s what\u2019s coming over the next five weeks: Time: You don\u2019t need more time. You need clarity about what matters most in this season. Communication: If you want to be heard, you have to hear. Leadership vs reacting: Stop getting caught off guard and start leading on purpose. Discipleship: You don\u2019t have to be perfect to disciple. You have to be present. Regret and redemption: God does some of His best work after we think we failed.   Want to shape the direction of the show this year? Leave us a voicemail and tell us what you\u2019re facing as a dad: manhoodjourney.org\/podcast Scroll down to "What's Your Story?" and leave us a message!   You\u2019re not a father on accident. Go be a father on purpose.   Go back and listen to our amazing conversation with Scott MacLellan: https:\/\/manhoodjourney.org\/podcast\/letting-jesus-be-your-childs-savior-with-scott-maclellan\/ Check out Scott's book "An Acre Of Fools:" https:\/\/a.co\/d\/dqU3fa7   We've launched video now! Check out the video version of today's episode on YouTube: https:\/\/youtu.be\/RGuxYX1S0VU   -----------------------------------------------------------------------   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 \u2013 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\u2019s appeared on television, radio, web outlets and podcasts. He\u2019s spoken at parenting and men\u2019s 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\u2019s 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 \u2013 a new church in Kennesaw, GA \u2013 where he served as its leader for Men\u2019s Ministry. Lawson\u2019s journey of faith has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men whom he\u2019s 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. ","author_name":"Father On Purpose Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/manhoodjourney.org\/podcast\/","html":"