Shane Pruitt, his wife, and five kids are all active people with a wide variety of interests and activities. That means Shane, the national Next Gen director for the North American Mission Board, has a lot of insight to share about keeping God at the forefront even when your family’s calendar is full. He and Redeemed director Nate Dewberry discuss priority setting, dealing with grief and loss, and being willing to tell God “I can’t” when the challenges, struggles, and temptations of life become too great to bear.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

0:46 About Shane and his family

4:57 Supporting your child’s talents and interests while keeping God the top priority

17:35 Saying “My family is my most important ministry”—and meaning it

28:20 Shane’s faith journey

34:24 Sometimes “I can’t” are the words God needs to hear from us

44:27 How men can deal with grief and loss in a way that leads to healing

56:00 Some closing thoughts that have been on Shane’s heart

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After starring as a wrestler and football player at Oklahoma and playing three seasons in the NFL, Leonce Crump Jr. heeded the Lord’s call to ministry. That calling led him to some unexpected places and difficult decisions, but it also brought him to pastor a diverse and growing church in north metro Atlanta. Leonce shares what he’s learned about heeding God’s calling, managing a vibrant multiethnic congregation, and always putting family first.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/From NFL player to pastor

4:18 Leonce’s faith journey

8:48 The call to ministry and specific places

21:21 Making the gospel relatable

28:08 The challenges and joys of leading a large, multiethnic church

34:43 What Leonce has learned about prioritizing marriage and family

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After leaving the military, it took Ryan Rogers almost two and a half years to accept God’s calling to enter ministry. Today he’s the pastor at the Newnan, Georgia, campus of Church of the Highlands, and he’s got plenty of insight to share about making tough decisions. Ryan and Nate Dewberry cover challenging transitions, seeking wise counsel, and finding fulfillment even when you’re not the one in charge.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

3:38 How Ryan embraced a calling to ministry

9:06 Finding—and keeping—healthy relationships and priorities

15:10 Ryan’s daily practices for getting to know God better

23:22 How Ryan’s family and faith have influenced each other

28:04 The inner desire to challenge yourself and “chase something”

32:34 Staying focused on marriage and relationships amidst the demands of life

44:00 Advice for men who want to grow but don’t know how

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For over two decades, Dan Rogers has served the congregation at River of Life Church in Hamilton, Georgia. While he never demanded that his two sons follow him into ministry, his son Braden found that calling on his own. With Father’s Day around the corner, “Pastor Dan” and Braden talk with Redeemed founder Paul Amos about building and maintaining a church, balancing the demands of ministry and family, and what they’ve learned from one another.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

0:52 Dan’s history and present with River of Life Church

7:40 Braden talks about growing up a preacher’s kid and taking on a role in ministry

14:11 The different roles that Dan and Braden play

19:36 Raising children while shepherding a congregation

28:20 Giving your children opportunities without showing favoritism

33:12 What Braden’s learned from his dad about ministry—and fatherhood

43:41 God created us all to be in communion with one another

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From probation officer to receptionist to pastor, Chris de Monyé didn’t follow the typical path of a faith leader—but his unusual journey taught him a lot. Now the lead pastor of Village Church in metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Chris talks with Nate Dewberry this week about atonement, leadership, marriage, and humility. He also offers insightful advice for how men can be open about their brokenness without accepting sin and failure as a new normal.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:18 Chris’ “existential crisis” and the spiritual journey that followed

8:06 The difficult decision to move across the country

15:22 The receptionist job that changed Chris’ life

28:03 Balancing a desire to lead with the need to be humble

34:19 Normalizing brokenness without becoming permissive toward sin

44:12 Developing trends Chris sees in his church and across Canada

53:34 What does redemption mean to you?

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Reward Sibanda admits he experienced some culture shock when he went from the community-oriented culture of Zimbabwe to the individualism—and temptations—of the United States. But he shares the lessons he learned about personal freedom, sin, and redemption with Nate Dewberry in this week’s podcast, along with his thoughts on how fasting elevates our spirits and deepens our connection with God.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:54 Reward’s views on the relationship between economics, sociology, and theology

7:43 Reward talks about his background and spiritual formation

14:09 What does redemption mean to you?

17:56 Overcoming the isolation that sin and warped concepts of manhood create

30:35 Reward explains how fasting strengthens the spirit

41:03 Practical advice for overcoming our internal resistance to fasting

46:35 New fatherhood and other things that are bringing Reward joy these days

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As a technician in the power industry, TJ Mackenzie was part of a “manly” profession in which stress was high and talking about emotions was discouraged. It nearly destroyed his marriage. Through counseling, he got the help he needed and now provides counseling and relationship coaching for men in similar situations. TJ talks this week about his journey and what he’s learned about sharing emotions honestly.

Segments/chapters

0:00 How TJ went from electrical technician to minister and counselor

10:57 TJ’s spiritual background/What does redemption mean to you?

14:00 Why many men become disconnected from their spouses

23:50 A path to rebuilding marriages in crisis

30:52 Encouragement and resources for men having severe marriage problems

35:16 The difference between “being emotional” and being in touch with our emotions

41:46 What TJ is most grateful for in his marriage today

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As the son of immigrants, a successful businessman, and former pastor, Tommy Lee has learned plenty about relating to God and bringing his faith to work. This founder and president of Resource Global talks with Redeemed founder Paul Amos this week about how servant leadership is transforming countries around the globe. They even talk some about fantasy football.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:53 Tommy’s background and early career lessons

11:31 Expressing faith and showing leadership in the workplace—the right way

21:14 How Resource Global translates its message for multiple cultures

33:39 Tommy’s battle with cancer and maintaining optimism through great troubles

37:39 Insight on servant leadership from Tommy’s podcast

45:31 How good leadership uplifts cities and nations

50:55 Talking football and basketball

58:29 Closing thoughts

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