Episode 31
#31. The Men We Need—Adulting, Gardening, and Defending Against Intruders
Brant Hansen compares toxic masculinity to what it actually means to follow Jesus.
Moving from generational trauma to generational hope, he shares his discoveries about mentoring, fatherhood, and adulting as a man in today’s culture.
How can a man defend his family against harmful intruders and cultivate a life where the people around him can thrive?
What You’ll Learn:
- The value of a man having a vision for his life
- What it means to tend God’s Garden in today’s world
- About the impact of one-month-mentorships
About the Guest:
Brant Hansen is a nationally syndicated radio host, bestselling author and podcaster. With his co-host, he’s regularly heard on the podcast: The Brant and Sherri Oddcast. It has been downloaded over 10 million times.
The Men We Need is his most recent book. His other books include: Unoffendable, Blessed Are the Misfits and The Truth About Us.
Since 2014, he’s served as CURE International’s Advocate/Radio Presenter. Long before joining the organization in an official capacity, he was a supporter for the its work. "CURE International operates a global network of eight children’s hospitals that provide life-changing surgical care and intentional spiritual care for children living with disabilities.”
Brant lives in South Florida with his wife, Carolyn. They have been married for over 30 years, have two adult children and have just welcomed their first grandchild.
Scripture Related to Episode:
Genesis 2: 15; Tending the Garden
Genesis 1: 26-27; God Made Them Male and Female
Links Related to Episode:
Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle, Recommended Book
Timestamped Show Notes:
01:26 - Topic: Reimagining BIblical Manhood
02:12 - The Joys of Fatherhood and Family
03:51 - Advice for a Season with Small Children
05:49 - What's a Man's Job?
06:52 - Men Getting Unstuck
07:44 - God Made Them Male and Female
08:51 - For Any Man Willing to Show Up
10:26 - Hope for Ending Dysfunctional Generational Cycles
12:27 - For Men Struggling with Pornography
12:46 - Recomended Reading: Surfing for God
13:20 - Pornograhpy and the Lure of Fake Things
14:09 - Encouragement for Men Who Give Up Pornography
15:28 - Making a Difference Where You Are
17:26 - How to Get Started Hosting a One-Month-Mentorship
20:11 - The Keeper of the Garden
21:55 - Protecting Your Family from a Harmful Intruder
23:22 - Contacting Brant Hansen
24:54 - Brant's Joke Telling Masterclass