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What would it look like if every part of your life was lived in the light. No shortcuts, no secrets, no lies?

In this episode, Jerrad challenges men to step into radical honesty, starting with the smallest details. Drawing from his own healing journey, he unpacks why healed men are truth-tellers, how integrity builds confidence, and why it matters to look more like your Heavenly Father—the Father of light—than the father of lies.

With biblical insight from 1 John 1:6–7, Proverbs 10:9, and Luke 16:10, you’ll discover:

• Why even “small” lies keep you stuck
• How walking in the light transforms your confidence and relationships
• Practical steps to start telling the truth in everything
• The role of trusted friends, counselors, and community in your healing

Whether you’re holding onto a hidden struggle or just want to live with more integrity, this episode will help you take your next step toward freedom.

Scriptures Mentioned:

• 1 John 1:6–7
• Proverbs 10:9
• Luke 16:10
• John 8:44
• James 1:17

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What if the most powerful discipleship moments with your kids weren’t planned, but hidden in the everyday?

In this heartfelt solo episode, Jerrad Lopes shares the honest struggle of staying connected with your kids; especially as they grow into pre-teens and teens. From the exhausting early days of parenting toddlers to the emotional complexity of raising a 14-year-old, Jerrad opens up about his own wins, failures, and surprising lessons learned.

Through a spontaneous UTV adventure in the Arizona desert, he discovered a truth that changed how he parents: deep connection isn’t built in big, perfectly planned moments, it’s formed in the small, mundane ones. With biblical insight from Deuteronomy and the example of Jesus, Jerrad shows how ordinary life can become the best classroom for pointing your kids to Christ.

This episode is an encouragement to slow down, notice the moments you might be missing, and remember that God uses the everyday to shape both your kids’ hearts and yours.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why parenting often gets harder as your kids grow older
• How to build “relational equity” with your kids in simple, everyday ways
• Why the mundane moments are often the most spiritually impactful
• How Jesus used ordinary life to disciple His followers
• Practical ideas to connect with both younger kids and teens
• How God uses parenting moments to shape your own faith

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Deuteronomy 6:4–7 — Teaching your kids in everyday life
• Matthew 6 & Mark 4 — How Jesus used lilies and storms to teach spiritual truths
• Arizona ATV Adventures
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• Grab Dad Tired and Loving It

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What if your emotions weren’t the enemy—but the invitation to grow into the man God’s calling you to be?

In this powerful solo episode, Chris Hilken explores the complicated relationship men have with their emotions. Most guys tend to fall off one side of the horse: either rejecting their emotions altogether or letting them run the show. But what if there’s a better way?

With biblical insight and real-life examples, Chris makes the case that emotions aren’t something to obey or ignore—they’re something to redeem. He shares a practical framework for navigating emotions like anger, fear, and sadness through a gospel lens, helping men avoid the extremes of emotional numbness or chaos.

This episode is a call for men to stop being passive with their emotions and start learning how to steward them like Jesus did—intentionally, righteously, and powerfully.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why men are more emotional than they realize
• The 3 questions every man should ask when he feels something deeply
• How to know if your emotions are leading you toward Christ—or away from Him
• Why “being true to yourself” is not a biblical idea
• What Jesus, Nehemiah, and Esther teach us about godly emotion
• How to break the pattern of reacting emotionally and start responding spiritually
• Why redeemed emotions can actually strengthen your leadership as a husband and father

Mentioned in This Episode:

• “Emotions are a check engine light, not a GPS” analogy
• Jonathan Edwards on righteous vs. carnal affections
• Mark 11 (Jesus’ righteous anger)
• Genesis 4 (Cain’s destructive jealousy)
• Nehemiah 1 and Matthew 27 (sadness that rebuilds vs. sadness that destroys)
• Esther 4 and Luke 22 (courage vs. fear)
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