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What if being a “man” had nothing to do with bench press numbers or beard length—and everything to do with becoming a safe place?

In this vulnerable and soul-stirring episode, Jerrad sits down with Brant Hansen to talk about what it really means to be a man. From playing the flute and battling shame to protecting the vulnerable and bringing peace to your home, Brant flips the typical narrative of masculinity on its head.

They unpack the ache many men feel to be better, why muscle doesn’t equal maturity, and how a man’s deepest strength might just be his gentleness. Brant shares the heart behind his book The Men We Need, what it means to be a “keeper of the garden,” and how every man, no matter his story, can begin again.

This one gets deep fast.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your presence is more than physical proximity
• How spiritual formation leads to true masculinity
• Why “being strong” often looks like tenderness
• What your tone of voice says about the kind of man you are
• The one vision for manhood that could reshape your home
• How to become a non-anxious presence for your wife and kids
• Why it’s never too late to pivot and become the man God’s calling you to be

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Brant’s book: The Men We Need
• The Hebrew word for God’s covering in Eden—“royal garments”
• Lamentations 3 and Philippians 4 as anchors for anxious men
• Bible Memory App for rewiring shame loops
• The “Keeper of the Garden” vision of masculinity
• How passive men still make their homes unsafe

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Watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zSgexS8GG30

In this honest and gritty conversation, Shane Winnings and Jerrad talk about the ache behind every man’s desire to be a good dad—and why good intentions still leave so many guys feeling like they’re failing.

Shane shares his own story of growing as a father while leading a national movement to fight fatherlessness. They unpack how wounds from our own dads often fuel our desire to be better, but why motivation alone won’t cut it. From military discipline to spiritual revival, from being physically present to emotionally absent, this conversation gets real fast.

They also dive into Shane’s bold new campaign Make Dads Great Again, what’s sparking revival in Gen Z men, how fatherhood videos are breaking algorithms and breaking men open, and why the greatest threat to your calling might be your unchecked hustle.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why proximity doesn’t equal presence in your home
• How to stop “tinkering” and start truly engaging your kids
• The real reason father wounds hurt so deeply
• How to love your family in the way they actually receive love
• Why being faithful at home matters more than platform or ministry success
• How revival might already be happening—just not the way we expect

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Shane’s viral Make Dads Great Again campaign
• Wesley Huff’s surprising influence on Joe Rogan
• Why Gen Z men are leading the way back to church
• The trap of high-output, low-impact fatherhood
• How to heal the pain that productivity can’t cover

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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VDz2Q6cuwsk

Why do so many dads feel like they’re failing, even when they’re doing their best?

In this honest and soul-stirring conversation, John Eldredge helps us trace the ache beneath our anger, our addictions, and our constant striving. He explains why most men are still chasing love and validation they never received, how childhood wounds shape adult behavior, and why true healing—not behavior modification—is the key to becoming the man your family needs.

Jerrad and John unpack father wounds, mother wounds, emotional detachment, and the deep desire for adventure that often gets twisted into sin. If you've ever felt like you're just trying to survive—numbing your pain, doubting your worth, or holding your breath through life—this conversation will help you breathe again.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why behavior change won’t work without soul healing
• How father and mother wounds still shape your adult life
• The two core needs every boy carries into manhood
• Why adventure and validation matter to your spiritual life
• How to begin healing old attachments and rewire your story
• What it looks like to fight for your family, your faith, and your future

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Wild at Heart and Resilient by John Eldredge
• Experience Jesus (John’s new book on healing)
• Why boys need a thousand moments of delight from their dads
• How your unhealed story gets passed to your kids
• Jerrad’s punching bag story (and why it felt amazing)
• Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com
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