073: The Lies Men Believe About Themselves—and How God Redeems Them | Bill Vanderbush

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In this episode, I sit down once again with my good friend @billvanderbush for a powerful continuation of our conversation on identity, fatherhood, and the lies men believe about themselves. We talk about how so many of us, as men, carry misconceptions about God because of the experiences we’ve had with our earthly fathers—whether they were absent, harsh, or even incredible. Bill shares deeply personal stories about his own dad, and how even in the best father-son relationships, we still tend to project our limitations and misunderstandings onto God.

As we unpack what it means to know God as Father, this conversation gets real about redemption, restoration, and learning how to become sons before we can truly be fathers. Bill shares timeless wisdom about God’s nature—how He’s better than we think, closer than we realize, and how the Father’s heart is always toward us. We also talk about how faith isn’t something we manufacture—it’s a gift. Grace and faith both come from God, and all He asks is that we simply say yes.

If you’ve ever wrestled with father wounds, shame, or confusion about your identity, this episode will bring hope. You’ll hear stories of transformation, theology that sets your heart free, and practical wisdom for walking in your sonship. My prayer is that as you listen, you’ll encounter the love of the Father in a new way—and begin making your Next Third, your Best Third.

Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Lies Men Believe About Themselves
01:00 – How Our View of God Reflects Our Earthly Fathers
03:00 – Bill’s Story: A Great Father, But Limited Understanding
05:10 – Projecting Our Dad’s Traits Onto God
07:00 – How Good Fathers Can Still Miss the Mark
09:00 – Creating Space for Redemption in Fatherhood
12:00 – Learning to Be a Son Before Becoming a Father
15:00 – Redeeming Your Sonship Through Christ
18:00 – Faith as an Investigation into God’s Goodness
25:00 – Union With God: Moving From Servant to Son

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