Ep. 8 From Pew Warmer to Purpose-Driven: Why You Don’t Need a Title to Lead

Most men are treading water—working, providing, existing—but not truly living. In this episode, Todd and Travis break down what it really means to do ministry outside the church walls and why you don’t need a degree, a title, or a pulpit to make an impact. They dive deep into how men can build deeper spiritual connections, lead from where they are, and live out the purpose God already prepared for them.

This one’s a call to wake up, step up, and start living out your faith in real life.

Highlights

• [00:03:10] “Pew warmers vs. purpose builders” — how community keeps men spiritually fed beyond Sunday mornings.
• [00:05:45] The truth about “being qualified” — why God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.
• [00:08:15] Building brotherhood — how one small men’s group grew from six guys to sixty over 15 years.
• [00:10:00] From existing to living: what it looks like when men finally breathe again.
• [00:12:30] The power of curiosity — how free learning (and a CS Lewis binge) reignited Todd’s spiritual hunger.
• [00:16:00] Living Ephesians 2:10 — realizing your purpose is already prepared; your only job is to step into it.

Next Steps:

• 🔔 Subscribe to The Outhouse for raw conversations about faith, life, and what it means to live wide awake.
• 💭 Reflect: What would change if you stopped waiting to be “qualified” and just started leading where you are?

Links / Resources Mentioned:

• Hillsdale College Free Courses
• CS Lewis & Aristotle Series — Hillsdale College Online
• Scripture: Ephesians 2:10