Foundational Fathers Podcast

Nick Sash
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Foundational Fathers Podcast is a faith-driven podcast equipping men to lead their homes, marriages, and lives with purpose, humility, and conviction—rooted firmly in Christ. Hosted by Nick Sash, this channel features honest conversations with pastors, musicians, leaders, fathers, and everyday men who are navigating faith, family, identity, and calling in a noisy world. We talk discipleship, spiritual leadership, fatherhood, repentance, recovery, legacy, and what it really means to follow Jesus beyond Sunday morning. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about obedience. Live IntentionallyUnCommon

  1. 3d ago

    Foundational Fathers Podcast | Set Apart or Blending In? | Clayton Hentzel

    Are we raising kids who stand apart for Jesus Christ—or kids who blend into the culture with a little Jesus sprinkled on top? In this powerful Halloween episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, host Nick “The Mute Bass Player” Sash and co-host Marcus “The Philippian” Phillips welcome Pastor Clayton Hentzel, Lead Pastor of The Crossing Church and founder of the Uncommon Men's Conference. Together, they tackle a question every Christian father needs to consider: How do we raise children who are set apart for Christ while living in a culture that constantly pressures them to conform? From Halloween and entertainment to personal convictions, spiritual leadership, and everyday discipleship, this conversation challenges fathers to stop simply reacting to culture and start intentionally leading their families toward Jesus. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: 🎃 Halloween: Reject it, receive it, or redeem it? ✝️ Why following Jesus is about relationship, not religion. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Raising children who stand firm in their faith. 📖 Teaching kids to study and apply God's Word. ⚖️ Personal convictions without creating division. 📺 Navigating entertainment, social media, and cultural influences. 💪 Building spiritual habits and leading by example. ❤️ Why discipleship must happen more than once a year. 🎯 CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK Ask your kids what being set apart for Jesus means to them—and listen. Examine what your own choices are teaching them. Then take one intentional step toward spiritual leadership: pray together, open Scripture, or serve someone in your community. Because spiritual leadership doesn't happen by accident! Season 5 Episode 17 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Set Apart or Blending In? 04:53 – Guest Roast: Clayton Hentzel 10:48 – How Uncommon Inspired Foundational Fathers 12:10 – Halloween Dad Jokes 15:40 – Sponsor & Ministry Partner Spotlight 22:00 – The Pineapple Pizza Dilemma 26:15 – Relationship Over Religion 32:22 – Reject, Receive, or Redeem Culture? 37:00 – Redeeming Halloween 39:46 – Convictions Without Division 41:16 – Isolation vs. Outreach 42:18 – Entertainment and Personal Convictions 47:10 – Different Gifts, Different Assignments 48:10 – Why Halloween-Only Discipleship Fails 50:30 – Hospitality and Generosity 52:31 – Putting Jesus First 55:30 – Spiritual Discipline and Daily Habits 58:19 – Three Challenges for the Week 61:50 – Clayton's Invitation to Know Jesus 66:03 – Leading Your Family Intentionally 66:30 – Outro 🌐 CONNECT WITH CLAYTON HENTZEL Uncommon Men's Conferences: https://chooseuncommon.com/ The Crossing Church: https://www.thecrossing.net/ 🤝 OUR SPONSORS & MINISTRY PARTNERS We are incredibly thankful for the businesses, authors, and ministries helping us build men, strengthen families, and share the hope of Jesus Christ! 👨‍👧‍👦 Dad Academy — Jeff Hamilton https://www.dad.academy/ 📚 Author Steve Rogers — The Reluctant Pilgrim Series Into the Room and A Year in the Room https://steven-rogers.com/ Find the books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09MDP39BR 🪵 Pretty Good Wood Turning https://prettygoodwoodturning.com 👕 HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel https://hijogurl.com Thank you for supporting the mission of the Foundational Fathers Podcast! 📚 BOOKS BY NICK SASH 📘 Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony 📕 The River Between Us 📗 Where The Trail Leads Explore the bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore 🌐 FOUNDATIONAL FATHERS PODCAST https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/ Where duct tape fixes a lot of things, dad jokes fix some more, but faith in Jesus Christ holds it all together! 👍 LIKE 💬 COMMENT🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations on faith, fatherhood, and intentional living. 📲 SHARE this episode with a father who wants to lead his family closer to Jesus! #FoundationalFathersPodcast #ClaytonHentzel #SetApart #ChristianFatherhood #BiblicalManhood #Halloween #Discipleship #FaithOverCulture #UncommonMen #TheCrossingChurch #IntentionalFatherhood #JesusChrist #ChristianPodcast

  2. Oct 23

    Foundational Fathers Podcast | Kill Complacency | Marty Hofmann

    KILL COMPLACENCY! STOP DRIFTING & START LIVING WITH PURPOSE! What if the biggest threat to your faith, family, and future isn't failure—but getting too comfortable? Complacency creeps into our lives through excuses, distractions, fear, and a lack of intentional action. 🎙️ In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, host Nick "The Mute Bass Player" Sash welcomes Marty Hofmann, author of Kill Complacency, entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host, for a powerful conversation about breaking away from the crowd, building discipline, and living intentionally for God's purpose. 💥 YOU WEREN'T CREATED TO DRIFT. YOU WERE CREATED TO LIVE WITH PURPOSE! 📖 PHILIPPIANS 3:14 (KJV) "I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Recognizing complacency in faith and family • Understanding how complacency becomes a D.R.I.F.T. • Breaking free from comfort zones and excuses • Building discipline through simple daily habits • Leading your family by example • Identifying seven important areas of life • Overcoming negative thoughts and fear • Trusting God while taking action • Finding your bigger WHY • The importance of community and accountability 💭 THE BIG TAKEAWAY: Complacency doesn't always look like laziness. Sometimes it looks like being busy without growing or comfortable without purpose. 🔥 YOU CAN'T CHANGE WHAT YOU REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE! 🎯 YOUR CHALLENGE: Identify ONE area where you've become complacent and take ONE intentional step toward change! Season 5 Episode 16 ⏱️CHAPTERS 00:00 The Hidden Threat of Complacency 01:26 The Danger of Comfort 02:20 Video Introduction 02:35 Welcome to Episode 16 03:09 Complacency in Faith and Life 05:21 Guest Roast 07:05 Marty's Background and Mission 10:06 Complacency Dad Jokes 14:20 Sponsor Shout Outs 19:30 Killing Complacency Defined 20:30 Complacency Is a D.R.I.F.T. 26:15 Discipline and Easy Habits 28:40 Spiritual Practice 31:27 Honesty and Self-Assessment 36:00 Hoarding Clutter in Life 42:25 Discipline Creates Freedom 44:00 Negative Thoughts — More Is Caught Than Taught 45:45 Leading by Example 48:48 Seven Areas of Life 49:10 Measuring Progress 52:44 Trusting God and Pressing Forward 54:35 Taking Action 55:42 Trust the Process 56:38 Just Go Do Something 57:07 Pineapple Pizza? 1:00:30 Rest and Find Your Bigger WHY 1:01:50 Ripple Effect of Small Changes 1:03:59 Breaking Comfort Zones 1:04:40 Living Out Faith Daily 1:06:14 So What? 1:07:42 Time of Decision 1:11:18 Community and Purpose 1:12:07 Challenge for the Week 1:13:46 Outro 🔥 CONNECT WITH MARTY HOFMANN 🌐 https://www.killcomplacency.com 🎯 TAKE THE KILL COMPLACENCY QUIZ: https://www.killcomplacency.life 🤝 OUR SPONSORS 🛢️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Code: FFP316 https://sasquatchgunoil.org 🪵 Pretty Good Wood Turning https://prettygoodwoodturning.com 👕 HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel https://hijogurl.com Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our mission! 📚 BOOKS BY NICK SASH 📘 Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony 📕 The River Between Us 📗 Where The Trail Leads 📖 https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore 🎸 THE MUTE BASS PLAYER YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer 🌐 FOUNDATIONAL FATHERS PODCAST https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/ Where duct tape fixes most things, dad jokes fix the rest, and faith in Jesus Christ holds the whole house together! 👍 LIKE | 💬 COMMENT | 🔔 SUBSCRIBE | 📲 SHARE 👇 QUESTION: Where do YOU need to kill complacency? 🔥 STOP DRIFTING. START GROWING. KILL COMPLACENCY! #FoundationalFathersPodcast #KillComplacency #MartyHofmann #NickSash #ChristianPodcast #ChristianMotivation #SpiritualGrowth #IntentionalLiving #IntentionallyUncommon

  3. Oct 16

    Foundational Fathers Podcast | Crowd Controlled | Jonathan Williams

    Everybody says they want to stand for what they believe—until standing costs them something. In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick Sash sits down with Jonathan Williams, Communications Pastor, to talk about what happens when the voices of culture, social media, friends, and even the church crowd begin influencing our convictions more than the Word of God. Are we being Christ-controlled—or crowd-controlled? Jonathan shares insights on maintaining biblical integrity in a culture constantly competing for our attention and approval. We discuss social media influence, biblical convictions, obedience, spiritual discipline, community, accountability, and how followers of Jesus can resist the pressure to conform. The crowd changes. Culture changes. Opinions change. But Christ does not. 📖 KEY SCRIPTURE — ROMANS 12:2 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE • The impact of social media on faith and convictions • Open-handed vs. close-fisted issues of faith • Using Scripture to resist cultural pressure • Navigating the tension between culture and biblical truth • Obedience and trust in following Jesus • Recognizing when you're becoming crowd-controlled • Practical ways to avoid conformity to the world • The importance of Christian community and accountability • Choosing obedience over approval • Knowing when Scripture tells us to stand—and when it tells us to flee 💬 SOUNDBITES “Crowd control can change your convictions.” “Follow Jesus, not the crowd.” “Crowds change, but Christ does not.” Season 5 Episode 15 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Crowd Control and Its Impact on Faith 02:26 Meet Jonathan Williams: Communication, Engagement, and Faith 03:45 Guest Roast 05:05 The Three E's: Engaging, Encouraging, Empowering 07:07 The Influence of Social Media and Culture 07:56 Dad Jokes 12:19 Deep Thoughts 13:35 Thanking Our Sponsors 17:49 Main Topic — “Crowd Controlled” 23:56 The Importance of Scripture and Personal Convictions 34:00 Managing Tensions Between Culture and Faith 44:05 Obedience, Obsession, and Following Christ 53:58 Practical Steps to Stay Christ-Controlled 63:59 The Cost of Following Jesus and Staying Faithful 70:00 So What? 72:29 Time of Decision 77:00 Outro 🔎 CONNECT WITH JONATHAN WILLIAMS 📧 jonathan@churchthatmatters.com 📱 Social Media: @jonathanwilliams 🌐 https://churchonpalmetto.org/ 🤝 OUR SPONSORS 🛢️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters. Use Code: FFP316 https://sasquatchgunoil.org 🪵 Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com 👕 HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com 🙌 SUPPORT THE MISSION Help us put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. 📖 One Million Bibles Initiative https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ Your support helps us continue sharing the Gospel, encouraging families, strengthening fathers, and reaching people with the love of Jesus Christ. 📚 BOOKS BY NICK SASH 📘 Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony 📕 The River Between Us 📗 Where The Trail Leads 📖 Explore the bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER 🎸 YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer 💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Where do you feel the greatest pressure to follow the crowd? Have you ever compromised a conviction because you wanted someone's approval? What is one area where God may be calling you to stop conforming and start standing firm? 👇 Drop your answer in the comments. Your story may encourage someone else who's struggling with the same pressure. 👍 LIKE 💬 COMMENT 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 📤 SHARE #FoundationalFathersPodcast #CrowdControlled #JonathanWilliams #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #FaithOverCulture #Romans12 #FollowJesus #ChristianMen #BiblicalManhood #ChristControlled #ChristianLeadership #Faith #JesusChrist

  4. Oct 9

    Foundational Fathers Podcast | When It's Time to Move | Third Day's Tai Anderson

    What happens when God says, “It's time to move”? Waiting requires patience. Moving requires courage. And sometimes, the hardest part of following God's calling is knowing when to stop waiting and start walking. In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, we sit down with Tai Anderson, founding bassist of Third Day and author of Market Like A Rockstar, for a powerful conversation about faith, timing, leadership, music, and stepping into God's purpose. Tai shares what he's learned about trusting God's timing, embracing change, and using your gifts to serve others. We explore how waiting seasons prepare us for what's next, why community matters, how to recognize when it's time to take action, and what it means to build a legacy that lasts. And we've got plenty of dad jokes, a guest roast specifically designed for a bass player. Sometimes God prepares you in the waiting so you'll be ready when it's time to move. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE - Recognizing the difference between waiting on God and being held back by fear. - Discovering your identity beyond your career or accomplishments. - Using your talents to serve others and build meaningful relationships. - Applying rockstar marketing principles to leadership, business, and community. - Building a legacy that impacts future generations. 💬 MEMORABLE MOMENTS "If You wanna go fast go alone, If You wanna go far go together!" "You're Not For Everybody, You're for somebody Season 5 | Episode 14 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Tai Anderson and His Journey 02:18 The Significance of Waiting and Moving in Faith 04:04 Guest Roast: Roasting a Bass Player 06:09 The Importance of Identity and Belonging 06:41 You Are the Five People You Spend the Most Time With 06:57 Favorite Inspirational Quote 09:26 Dad Jokes From a Bass Player 13:39 Sponsor Shout-Out 18:40 Patience and Trust in God's Timing 19:06 Recognizing When It's Time to Move 22:21 Taking Action and Moving Forward 23:30 The Power of Community and Relationships 25:41 Marketing Principles in Faith and Life 29:22 Setting Goals and Moving With Purpose 32:58 Trusting God's Plan and Failing Forward 41:12 Legacy and the Impact on Future Generations 48:30 Serving Others and Creating Fans in Life 54:19 Building Authentic Relationships and Community 55:22 Living Out Your Values and Priorities 1:00:33 Humility and Serving With Excellence 1:08:25 Moving When God Says Move 1:11:15 So What? — Putting Faith Into Action 1:14:19 Meeting Jesus and Starting Your Faith Journey 1:16:05 Pineapple on Pizza? 1:16:45 Third Day Shout-Out 1:17:14 Market Like A Rockstar Shout-Out 1:17:57 Tai's Final Thought 1:18:51 Outro 🎸 CONNECT WITH TAI ANDERSON 📚 Market Like A Rockstar Discover Tai's approach to marketing, building relationships, and creating lasting connections. 🌐 https://marketlikearockstar.com 🎵 Third Day — Tour Information 🌐 https://thirdday.com 🤝 OUR SPONSORS 🛢️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters. Use Code: FFP316 https://sasquatchgunoil.org 🪵 Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com 👕 HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com 🙌 SUPPORT THE MISSION Help us put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. 📖 One Million Bibles Initiative https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ 📚 BOOKS BY NICK SASH 📘 Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony 📕 The River Between Us 📗 Where The Trail Leads 📖 Explore the bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER 🎸 YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer 💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! 👇 Drop your comment below. Your story might encourage someone else who's standing at the same crossroads. 👍 LIKE 💬 COMMENT 🔔 SUBSCRIBE 📤 SHARE #FoundationalFathers #TaiAnderson #ThirdDay #WhenItsTimeToMove #MarketLikeARockstar #ChristianPodcast #FaithOverFear #TrustGodsTiming #ChristianMusic #ChristianLeadership #FaithInAction #BassPlayer #IntentionallyUNCMN

  5. Oct 2

    Foundational Fathers Podcast | The Waiting Season: Trusting God Before the Harvest | Aaron Blain

    🌱 WHAT IF GOD ISN'T SAYING NO… HE'S SAYING NOT YET? You've been praying. You've been working. You've been doing everything you believe God has called you to do. But nothing seems to be happening. What if the waiting season isn't wasted time? What if God is developing something beneath the surface that you can't see yet? In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, host Nick Sash sits down with Aaron Blain, host of Aaron Asks America, for an honest, encouraging, and sometimes hilarious conversation. Nick and Aaron explore what it means to wait with purpose instead of sitting in frustration. Because sometimes, before God grows the harvest, He has to grow the roots. 📖 KEY SCRIPTURE — GALATIANS 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE - Why waiting is an active expression of faith. - How God can use delays to develop character and prepare us for what's next. - Biblical lessons about patience, perseverance, and trusting God's timing. - Why community and accountability matter during difficult seasons. - How mustard-seed faith can lead to extraordinary growth. - Leading your family with confidence when the future is uncertain. - Practical ways to remain faithful when you're tempted to give up. - What Batman and superheroes can teach us about faith and perseverance! Plus, we've got a guest roast, dad jokes, Deep Thoughts, and a few unexpected turns along the way! Season 5 Episode 13 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: The Reality of Waiting in Life and Faith 01:41 Guest Introduction 02:01 Aaron Blain's Background and Faith Journey 03:18 Guest Roast: Aaron Blain 07:23 Humor and Lightheartedness in Spiritual Conversations 10:24 Deep Thoughts: Philosophical Questions About Waiting 12:35 Sponsor Segment 16:59 Main Conversation: The Waiting Season 23:23 The Biblical Perspective on Waiting and Trusting God 29:10 Personal Stories of Waiting and God's Faithfulness 36:11 The Mustard Seed of Faith: Strength in Small Beginnings 45:30 Leading with Confidence During Uncertain Seasons 50:39 Love and Respect in Marriage 55:10 Practical Steps for Embracing the Waiting Season 59:24 What Is Today but Yesterday's Tomorrow? 59:50 So What? 1:01:28 Time of Decision 1:06:03 Don't Wait 1:06:30 Take the Next Step 1:08:43 Don't Give Up 1:09:40 Guest Shout-Out: FireResistant on Twitch 1:10:18 Call for Disciples on Twitch 1:13:24 Aaron Asks the Foundational Fathers 1:14:38 Superheroes and Faith: Lessons from Batman and Others 1:20:30 Outro 🎤 CONNECT WITH AARON BLAIN Catch more of Aaron's conversations, encouragement, and faith-centered content! ▶️ YouTube: @AaronAsksAmerica 🎮 Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fireresistant 🤝 SPONSORS 🛢️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters Use Code: FFP316 https://sasquatchgunoil.org 🪵 Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com 👕 HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com 🙌 SUPPORT THE MISSION 📖 Help put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. One Million Bibles Initiative https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ 📚 BOOKS BY NICK SASH 📘 Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony 📕 The River Between Us 📗 Where The Trail Leads 📖 Bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER 🎸 YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION 👇 Drop your answer in the comments. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear. 👍 LIKE this episode if it encouraged you. 💬 COMMENT and share your waiting-season experience. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more faith-filled conversations. 📤 SHARE this episode with someone who needs a reminder not to give up. #FoundationalFathers #TheWaitingSeason #AaronBlain #TrustGodsTiming #WaitingOnGod #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndPatience #Galatians69 #ChristianFatherhood #SpiritualGrowth #DontGiveUp #IntentionallyUNCMN

  6. Sep 25

    Foundational Fathers Podcast | God's Kitchen Confidential | Andrew Gantt

    What if the pressure you’re under isn’t punishment—but preparation? What if the waiting season isn’t wasted time? And what if God is doing some of His greatest work in your life before you can even see the finished product? In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick Sash sits down with author Andrew Gantt for “God’s Kitchen Confidential”—a conversation about trusting God’s timing, surrendering to His process, and allowing Him to use pressure, waiting, failure, and obedience to prepare us for greater purpose. Using the kitchen as a powerful picture of the Christian life, Andrew and Nick talk about what happens when we stop trying to control the recipe and start trusting the Chef. Sometimes we see ingredients that don’t make sense. God sees the finished meal. We see pressure. God sees preparation. We see waiting. God sees something that isn’t ready yet. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE • Trusting God’s timing and process • Surrender, submission, and obedience • Why pressure can be part of God’s preparation • Learning patience when God is “slow cooking” something • Purity, seasoning, and spiritual influence • What it means to be salt and light • The church as a place of hospitality • Leading your family by example • Moving beyond fear and failure • Trusting God when you can’t see the finished product 💬 KEY TAKEAWAYS God’s timing is perfect, even when we don’t understand it. Pressure and waiting can be part of God’s preparation. Failure doesn’t mean God is finished with you. Humility and obedience create room for God to work. Authentic faith is demonstrated through how we live. Every season has a purpose in God’s kitchen. And sometimes faith simply means: Trust the Chef and say YES to the recipe. Season 5 Episode 12 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro to Trusting God's Kitchen 01:40 Guest Intro 01:47 The Pressure and Waiting in God's Preparation 03:53 The Kitchen Analogy: Obedience and Submission 04:50 Dad Jokes 09:05 Deep Thoughts 11:44 Sponsor Segment 15:52 God's Kitchen Confidential 18:22 God's Recipe: Purity, Seasoning, and Impact 23:21 The Church as a Hospitality House 29:13 Leading by Example in Faith and Family 34:18 Overcoming Fear and Failure in God's Plan 39:16 Trusting the Slow Cook: Patience in Faith 44:28 Being Salt and Light: Preserving and Enhancing 49:24 The Power of Surrender and Submission 53:33 Guest Shout Out 54:26 So What? 56:25 Time of Decision 58:53 Outro 👨‍🍳 CONNECT WITH ANDREW GANTT Salt, Light & Hospitality https://saltlightandhospitality.com/ 🤝 SPONSORS 🛢️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters Use Code: FFP316 https://sasquatchgunoil.org 🪵 Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com 👕 HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com 🙌 SUPPORT THE MISSION 📖 Help put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. One Million Bibles Initiative https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ 📚 BOOKS BY NICK SASH 📘 Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony 📕 The River Between Us 📗 Where The Trail Leads 📖 Bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER 🎸 YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION What season are you in right now? Are you trying to rush what God is preparing—or are you learning to trust His timing? What is one area of your life where God may be asking you to trust the Chef and stop trying to rewrite the recipe? Drop your answer in the comments. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe 📤 Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in their waiting season. Foundational Fathers Podcast Where duct tape fixes most things, dad jokes fix the rest, and faith in Jesus Christ holds the whole house together.

  7. Sep 18

    Foundational Fathers Podcast | Created to Reflect | Rob Whitlow

    What are you reflecting? As fathers, husbands, leaders, and followers of Christ, we were never created to build our own glory—we were **created to reflect His**. In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick and Marcus sit down with author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist **Rob Whitlow** for a powerful conversation about identity, spiritual transformation, and what it really means to reflect the character of Christ in everyday life. From the biblical truth that we are created in the image of God to the daily challenge of dying to ourselves, Rob shares practical wisdom about keeping our identity rooted in Christ—even when life, pressure, failure, and circumstances try to distort the reflection. We talk about forgiveness, grace, mercy, repentance, fatherhood, discovering the gifts God has placed in our children, and why spiritual growth isn't about creating a better image of ourselves—it's about becoming a clearer reflection of Jesus. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • What it means to be created in God's image • Why our glory is found in reflecting His glory • How our spiritual roots determine what our lives reflect • Trees, gemstones, and a powerful picture of spiritual transformation • Forgiveness, grace, and mercy as reflections of God's character • What it really means to die to yourself • Daily renewal and maintaining your identity in Christ • Practical ways fathers can spiritually lead their families • Recognizing God's unique gifts in your children • Repentance and restoring the reflection • Drawing closer to Christ one day at a time 💬 SOUND BITES “We are capable of reflecting God's glory.” “Our glory is to reflect His glory, not our own.” “Dying to self is about dying to your will.” Season 5 Episode 11 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Reflection of Christ in Fatherhood 01:33 Video Intro 01:52 The Biblical Foundation of Being Created in God's Image 02:22 Guest Roasted Intro 04:23 Dad Jokes Section 09:12 Sponsor Segment 12:57 Satan's Reflection and Our Role in Reflecting God's Glory 15:33 The Analogy of Trees and Gemstones in Spiritual Reflection 20:02 Qualities of God and How We Reflect Them 25:50 The Challenge of Forgiveness and Reflecting God's Love 31:02 Dying to Self and Daily Renewal in Faith 36:00 Practical Steps for Fathers to Lead Spiritually 41:02 Encouragement for Overcoming Overwhelm in Faith Journey 45:01 The Power of Repentance and Reflection in Family Life 49:07 Discovering and Embracing God's Gifts in Our Children 53:57 Humor, Grace, and God's Creativity in Our Lives 60:57 Drawing Closer to Christ in Practical Daily Life 63:22 Time of Decision 65:00 Final Encouragement and Reflection for Fathers 67:18 Outro 🤝 SPONSORS 🛢️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters Use Code: **FFP316** https://sasquatchgunoil.org 🪵 Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com 👕 HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com 🙌 SUPPORT THE MISSION 📖 Help put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. One Million Bibles Initiative https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ 📚 **BOOKS BY NICK SASH** 📘 *Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony* 📕 *The River Between Us* 📗 *Where The Trail Leads* 📖 **Bookstore:** https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ **MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER** 🎸 YouTube: **@TheMuteBassPlayer** 💬 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** When people look at your life, **what are you reflecting?** What is one area where God is challenging you to reflect more of His **love, grace, mercy, and truth**? Drop your answer in the comments. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe #FoundationalFathersPodcast #CreatedToReflect #RobWhitlow #ChristianFatherhood #BiblicalManhood #ChristianMen #Fatherhood #Faith #IdentityInChrist #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLeadership #JesusChrist

  8. Sep 11

    Foundational Fathers Podcast | Stand Your Ground | Michael Kalel Wittig of Pillar

    What does it really mean to **stand your ground** when your faith is tested? In this episode of the **Foundational Fathers Podcast**, Nick Sash sits down with **Michael Kalel Wittig, bassist for the Christian rock band Pillar, for a powerful conversation about building your life on a firm spiritual foundation and refusing to move when pressure comes. Michael opens up about his journey through depression, spiritual growth, music, ministry, family, and faith, and how keeping his eyes on Jesus Christ has helped him remain grounded through life's storms. From putting on the full armor of God to developing spiritual discipline, setting realistic goals, staying present with your family, and trusting Jesus when life doesn't make sense, this conversation challenges men to build a faith that can withstand the battle. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • Building a strong spiritual foundation • Standing firm when your faith is tested • Michael's journey through depression • Putting on the full armor of God • Balancing faith, family, music, and ministry • Why faith has to become more than words • Developing spiritual discipline and healthy habits • Setting realistic goals • Trusting Jesus through life's storms • The importance of community and accountability • Miracles and global experiences of faith • Practical ways fathers can strengthen their walk with Christ • What's coming next for Pillar 💬 SOUND BITES: “Put on the full armor of God to stand your ground.” “Living unshakable means keeping your eyes on Christ.” “Even in depression, Christ is with us.” Season 5 Episode 10 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Michael Kalel Wittig & Episode Theme 02:11 Stand Your Ground 04:19 Michael Kalel Wittig Gets Roasted 10:44 Dad Jokes 21:28 Michael's Journey Through Depression & Spiritual Growth 25:00 Building a Balanced Life With Faith & Family 28:57 The Importance of Being Present & Faithful 31:00 Faith Is More Than Words 38:38 Setting Realistic Goals 42:35 Struggle, Battles & Tested Faith 45:33 Trusting Jesus During Life's Storms 51:00 Miracles Today & Global Faith Experiences 1:05:20 Upcoming Pillar Events & Projects 1:07:47 Practical Steps for Fathers to Strengthen Their Faith 1:10:15 Time of Decision 1:11:00 Outro 🎸 CONNECT WITH MICHAEL KALEL WITTIG Facebook: @michaelwittig Instagram: @wittigworks Connect with Pillar: https://www.pillarmusic.com/ 🤝 SPONSORS 🛢️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters Use Code: **FFP316** https://sasquatchgunoil.org 🪵 Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com 👕 HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com 🙌 SUPPORT THE MISSION 📖 Help put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. **One Million Bibles Initiative** https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ 📚 **BOOKS BY NICK SASH** 📘 Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony 📕 The River Between Us 📗 Where The Trail Leads 📖 Bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER 🎸 YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer 💬 **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** What battle are you facing right now—and what does it look like for you to **stand your ground in Christ**? Drop your answer in the comments. 👍 Like 💬 Comment 🔔 Subscribe Foundational Fathers Podcast Where duct tape fixes most things, dad jokes fix the rest, and faith in Jesus Christ holds the whole house together.

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Foundational Fathers Podcast is a faith-driven podcast equipping men to lead their homes, marriages, and lives with purpose, humility, and conviction—rooted firmly in Christ. Hosted by Nick Sash, this channel features honest conversations with pastors, musicians, leaders, fathers, and everyday men who are navigating faith, family, identity, and calling in a noisy world. We talk discipleship, spiritual leadership, fatherhood, repentance, recovery, legacy, and what it really means to follow Jesus beyond Sunday morning. This isn’t about perfection—it’s about obedience. Live IntentionallyUnCommon

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