📖 Download the 7-Tool Gameplan to Live with Purpose and Become the Man God Made You to Be → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7toolsMost men settle for stability.But what if God is calling you to risk everything?In this First Thoughts breakdown of our conversation with Martin Watjen, Mitch and I dive into the deeper story underneath the story—why Martin’s “yes” to God wasn't just about leaving a job, but about reclaiming his role as a man, father, and missionary disciple.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✔️ Why mission without brotherhood will always burn you out✔️ The lie men believe about “being the provider”✔️ How to discern God's voice vs. your own fear✔️ What it really takes to follow God's call—even when it's inconvenientIf you’ve ever felt stuck in a good life but not a God life, this one’s for you.🌐 Learn more about Elevated Parish Missions:https://elevatedparishmissions.org📧 Contact Martin directly: martin@elevatedparishmissions.org📖 Want tools to grow in faith, confidence, and freedom?Download the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools💬 Looking for real brotherhood?Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → / discord 🧭 Need personal mentorship to live with purpose?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have thoughts or questions?Leave a comment or reach out:📧 nick@craftedformore.com

📖 Download the 7-Tool Gameplan to Live with Purpose and Become the Man God Made You to Be → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7toolsMost men carry the silent burden of having to provide.But what if provision isn’t actually your role?In this powerful episode of the Hey Brother Podcast, Martin Watson shares how one conversation flipped his view of fatherhood, work, and his worth as a man. From collapsing in his wife’s arms to launching a national parish mission movement, Martin reveals what happens when a man chooses presence over performance and trust over control.🔥 In this episode, we dive into:✔️ Why your role as a father is to protect—not provide✔️ The powerful moment Martin’s marriage could have cracked… and what he chose instead✔️ How God’s fingerprints show up in our burnout, setbacks, and schedules✔️ What Elevated Parish Missions is doing to reawaken parish life across the U.S.If you’ve ever felt pressure to do it all—as a dad, husband, or worker—this one’s for you.🌐 Learn more about Elevated Parish Missions:https://elevatedparishmissions.org📧 Contact Martin directly: martin@elevatedparishmissions.org📖 Want tools to grow in faith, confidence, and freedom?Download the 7-Tool Gameplan → https://www.craftedformore.com/#7tools💬 Looking for real brotherhood?Join our Men Striving for More Discord community → / discord 🧭 Need personal mentorship to live with purpose?Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Have thoughts or questions?Leave a comment or reach out:📧 nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic MenA product of Crafted for More — Mentorship for Men.#CatholicMen #HeyBrotherPodcast #Fatherhood #Faith #AuthenticManhood #Providence #Brotherhood #Masculinity #Vocation #Steubenville #ElevatedParishMissions

FREE E-book, "7 Tools for Becoming the Man God Made You to Be" → https://craftedformore.com/#7toolsMany Catholic men today long for real brotherhood, emotional strength, and the courage to face suffering—but feel stuck, isolated, or reactive.In Episode 41 of the Hey Brother Podcast, Nick shares three life-changing lessons from his powerful conversation with Nic Kovatch, focusing on how authentic brotherhood, emotional mastery, and facing suffering head-on can lead you to true freedom as a man of God.🔥 In this episode, we dive into: ✔️ How real brotherhood demands deep vulnerability and endurance✔️ Why emotional mastery (responding, not reacting) leads to true freedom✔️ How sitting with suffering brings healing, strength, and spiritual growth✔️ Practical steps to build resilience, faith, and stronger relationshipsIf you’re a Catholic man struggling with isolation, anger, or emotional pain—this episode will give you real hope, encouragement, and tools to grow.📖 Want practical tools to become the man God made you to be? Download my FREE E-book, "7 Tools for Becoming the Man God Made You to Be" → https://craftedformore.com/#7tools🔥 Seeking real Catholic brotherhood? 💬 Join the Men Striving for More Discord community → / discord 📩 Need 1:1 mentorship to break free from isolation, anger, or addiction? Explore Crafted for More Mentorship → https://craftedformore.com📩 Share your thoughts or questions: Comment below or email me: 📧 nick@craftedformore.comHey Brother — A Podcast for Catholic Men | Brotherhood, Freedom, Faith, and Emotional Healing#CatholicMen #Brotherhood #EmotionalHealing #FreedomInChrist #AuthenticManhood #Faith #Suffering #HeyBrotherPodcast #CatholicPodcast #Mentorship