Dudes Without Dads Podcast

Joshua Brown
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Dudes Without Dads is a podcast for men who grew up without a father—and are determined to become the dad they never had. Hosted by Joshua Brown, this movement is built on real stories, raw conversations, and the belief that your past doesn’t define your legacy. Each episode brings together powerful testimonies, expert insights, and practical wisdom to help you break cycles, heal from wounds, and lead with love. Whether you’re a young dad trying to figure it out, a grown man still wrestling with the silence of your childhood, or someone who feels disqualified—this show is for you. No shame. No sugarcoating. Just hope, healing, and a brotherhood of men becoming better fathers, husbands, and sons. 🔁 New episodes every week — including roundtable talks, guest interviews, and spiritual insights. 📍 Part of the As You Go Network — a movement to make disciples where we live, work, and play.

  1. 1D AGO

    What Does the Bible Say About Being a Godly Father? | Kris Langham (Through the Word)

    What does it actually mean to be a godly father — especially if you never had one? In this episode, host Joshua sits down with Kris Langham, co-founder of the Through the Word Bible app, to explore what Scripture teaches about godly fatherhood, father wounds, and how God specializes in breaking generational cycles. Kris challenges listeners to find a truly "perfect dad" in the Bible (spoiler: there isn't one), points to God as the only model of perfect fatherhood, and walks through the stunning story of Hosea — where children named "Not Loved" and "Not My People" are renamed by God to "Beloved" and "My People." That's the gospel. That's your story too. In this episode: The biblical definition of godly fatherhoodWhy brokenness is the starting point, not the disqualifierThe full gospel: resurrection power, not just a second chance4 practical steps to become a godly father this weekHow to use the Through the Word app with your kidsThe "Manhood Talks" plan built specifically for dads without dadsResources: Through the Word App: https://www.throughtheword.orgDudes Without Dads: https://www.dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com (update URL)Apply to be a guest: https://www.dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com/apply (update URL)New episodes every Thursday. Subscribe, share with a friend, and join the mission — training men to become the dads they never had.

    54 min

  2. FEB 20

    Why Most Men Don’t Pray (And What It’s Costing Us) | Ralph Moore

    Most men don’t struggle with discipline. They struggle with prayer. In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Joshua sits down with pastor and church planter Ralph Moore to talk about why prayer feels forced, awkward, or unnecessary for many men — and what it’s quietly costing us in our marriages, leadership, identity, and fatherhood. If you grew up without a father, you probably learned how to survive. But you may have never learned how to pray. This conversation unpacks: Why prayer isn’t begging — it’s agreementThe missing ingredient in most men’s spiritual livesHow performance and control block intimacy with GodReal stories of answered prayer and divine appointmentsWhether speaking in tongues is biblical — and what it actually meansWhy what you manufacture, you have to maintainRalph shares stories from decades of ministry, including moments of healing, calling, and surrender — and how prayer shaped his life from childhood. This isn’t about religious performance. It’s about relationship. If you’re trying harder but still feel disconnected…  Prayer may be the thing you’ve been missing. Who This Episode Is For: Men who feel spiritually numbFathers who want to lead but feel overwhelmedMen struggling with father woundsChristian men who don’t know how to prayLeaders trying to manufacture outcomesAnyone asking: “Why doesn’t God answer me?”Questions This Episode Answers: Why don’t most men pray?What is prayer according to the Bible?Is prayer about saying the right words?What does it mean that prayer is agreement?How do I pray if I didn’t grow up in church?Is speaking in tongues biblical?Can prayer actually change things?About Ralph Moore Ralph Moore has spent decades planting churches around the world and mentoring leaders. His perspective on prayer comes not from theory — but from lived experience, answered prayers, and surrendered leadership. Key Takeaway If you have to force it… it’s probably not prayer. Prayer is not control. It’s surrender. And for fatherless men trying to carry everything alone, that changes everything. Keywords: prayer for men  why men don’t pray  how to pray as a man  Christian men and prayer  father wounds and faith  speaking in tongues explained  answered prayer stories  spiritual formation for men  biblical prayer teaching  men’s discipleship podcast

    57 min

  3. FEB 13

    Father Wounds: Forgiving an Abusive Father | Cliff Branham

    What happens when a boy grows up believing he has no value? In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Cliff Branham shares his journey from childhood abuse, anger, and addiction to forgiveness, healing, and becoming the father he never had. Cliff grew up with an abusive and absent father. That pain shaped his identity, led to rebellion, and fueled years of destructive behavior. But through surrender, discipleship, and understanding his identity in Christ, he broke the generational cycle. In this conversation, we discuss: The long-term impact of father woundsWhy anger often masks shameHow generational trauma spreadsWhat forgiveness really meansHow to heal from childhood abuseThe role of faith and community in transformationIf you’ve struggled with father wounds, resentment, or identity confusion, this episode offers clarity and hope. father wounds healing, abusive father recovery, christian testimony, forgiving abusive parent, breaking generational curses, men’s discipleship, identity in Christ, healing childhood trauma, dudes without dads, christian men podcast Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Intro  01:07 The childhood memory that shaped everything  01:12 “I had no value” — the core lie  01:14 Shaking his fist at God for 10 years  01:16 The turning point at 29  01:19 Double imputation explained simply  01:22 Before Jesus vs after Jesus  01:24 What to do if you feel worthless  01:26 Why community is essential  01:29 Message to abusive men  01:32 How his father’s story ended  01:36 “I forgive you… trust Jesus”  01:37 Final encouragement

    39 min

  4. FEB 7

    Alcohol Nearly Cost Me My Family—This Is How I Stopped

    Alcoholism doesn’t start with you—but it can end with you. In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Fred Sebring shares his raw story of growing up without a father, being surrounded by normalized drinking, and realizing later in life that alcohol had quietly become his coping mechanism. What followed was a breaking point—and a decision to end generational alcoholism for the sake of his wife, his kids, and his faith. This conversation is for any man asking: Why do I drink when life gets hard?Is alcohol affecting my marriage or kids?How do I stop repeating what I grew up around?Is it possible to break generational cycles of addiction?Fred opens up about: Growing up fatherless in a culture where alcohol was “normal”How drinking became a learned escape, not a choiceThe moment he realized his kids were watching everythingWhy white-knuckling sobriety didn’t work for himHow prayer and fasting led to real, lasting freedomWhy forgiveness plays a critical role in healing addictionWhat it means to be a man of integrity when no one taught you howThis episode is not about shame, labels, or pretending alcohol isn’t a problem. It’s about honest self-examination, personal responsibility, and choosing a different legacy. If alcohol has been passed down in your family, this conversation will challenge you—and give you hope that change is possible. 🔑 Key Topics & Keywords (for YouTube + Buzzsprout SEO) breaking generational alcoholismmen struggling with alcoholfatherless men and addictionChristian recovery from alcoholfaith-based sobrietyprayer and fasting testimonyhealing father woundsbecoming the dad you never hadalcohol and masculinity👉 Take the Next Step If you have a story of overcoming addiction, father wounds, or breaking destructive family cycles, apply to be a guest:  https://dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com Subscribe for weekly conversations helping men become the dads they never had.  Share this episode with a man who needs to hear it. #AlcoholRecovery #BreakingGenerationalCycles #ChristianMen

    50 min

  5. JAN 30

    You Can’t Father Like God Until You Let Him Father You (Brian Doyle)

    In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Joshua interviews Brian (Iron Sharpens Iron) about father wounds, discipleship, and becoming a godly father by first getting connected to the Perfect Father—God. You’ll learn why you can’t disciple your kids into a walk with Jesus if you’re not walking with Him yourself—and how affirmation, brotherhood, and intentional leadership change a home. What You’ll Learn Why you can’t give away what you don’t have spirituallyThe difference between teaching what you know vs. reproducing who you areHow father wounds affect identity, addiction, and discipleshipThe power of hearing: “You are my son… I love you… I’m pleased”Why church programs can’t replace a dad’s role in spiritual formationHow to build brotherhood (iron sharpens iron) that actually changes menPractical “daily/weekly” rhythms for leading your home with intention🔗 LINKS / CTAsWebsite / Guest Application: dudeswithoutdadspodcast.comLearn more about Brian / Iron Sharpens Iron: ironsharpensiron.netSubscribe for weekly episodes (every Thursday)Share this with a friend who’s carrying father wounds#fatherhood #discipleship Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Intro: The point of being a dad (discipleship)  00:35 “You can’t give away what you don’t have”  01:10 Dads reproduce who they are (not just what they know)  02:05 Why dad is pivotal in God’s design  03:25 Common father wounds + the “Promise Keepers” moment  05:55 The Perfect Father: healing starts with God  07:10 Why everyone wins when men go from wounded to healthy  08:30 Churches miss men (and why it’s not working)  10:15 Healing + forgiveness: is it only “get right with God”?  11:10 God’s affirmation: “You are my son… I love you…”  13:05 Iron Sharpens Iron: how men are trained (not a content dump)  14:45 Brotherhood: the missing fuel for men’s growth  16:15 Practical call to action: invite men personally  18:00 Fathering rhythms: dates with kids + leading the home  20:10 Sabbath + controlling the rhythm of your household  22:10 “First things first”: wife, kids, walking with God  24:00 Recommended resources + where to find Iron Sharpens Iron  25:00 Closing: forgiveness brings peace

    44 min

  6. JAN 23

    Why Trying Harder Won’t Heal Your Father Wound

    The most insidious lies are the ones about your identity. Are you a man who knows God exists but feels completely intimidated by the Bible? Maybe you have one on your nightstand, but it’s essentially a "good luck charm" or a paperweight. You want to be the dad you never had, but you don't know how to access the "manual." In this Roundtable episode of Dudes Without Dads, we sit down with Kris Langham to dismantle the myth that the Bible is just an "answer book" or a religious checklist. We share raw stories—from finding the Gospel of John in a prison cell to realizing that God’s Word is actually a "Love Letter" from the Father you never had. In this episode, you’ll learn: The "Math Book" Mistake: Why looking for quick answers is keeping you from real transformation.Where to Start: Why the Gospel of John is the ultimate starting point for men with father wounds.Identity Rewiring: How to replace the "old man" narrative with the truth of who God says you are.The Battle for the Mind: Why what has your mind has your "becoming.""Talking about the past heals your present." It’s time to stop hiding behind tradition and start meeting the Dad you never had. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The Dad You Never Had 02:15 - Meeting the Father through the Word 04:30 - Why your Bible is a "Good Luck Charm" 07:10 - Gabriel’s Story: The Bible in a Prison Cell 10:45 - Why the Bible isn’t an "Answer Key" 14:20 - How to start your renewal process today RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Gospel of JohnDudes Without Dads Community:The "Become the Dad You Never Had" Guide: CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @DudesWithoutDads Website: www.DudesWithoutDadsPodcast.com #FatherWounds #ChristianIdentity #HowToReadTheBible #DudesWithoutDads #GenerationalTrauma #MensMinistry #Faith

    1h 15m

  7. JAN 18

    What Really Broke Me Was My Father (Randon Floyd)

    What does fatherlessness do to a man’s heart, identity, and future? In this deeply moving episode of Dudes Without Dads, Randy Floyd shares his story of growing up without a father, navigating trauma, identity confusion, addiction, and emotional pain—until a life-changing encounter with Jesus at 16 redefined everything. This conversation explores the long-term effects of father absence, the orphan mindset many men live with, and how God heals father wounds by stepping in as the Father we never had. Randy’s testimony speaks directly to men who feel lost, unseen, or unsure of who they are—and to parents who wonder if their mistakes define their children’s future. This episode covers: Growing up without a dad and its impact on masculinityHow father wounds lead to addiction, pride, and broken relationshipsIdentity struggles in men raised without fathersGod’s heart for the fatherlessHealing emotional trauma through faithWhy presence is more powerful than perfection in parentingDudes Without Dads is a podcast dedicated to helping men become the fathers they never had—through honesty, healing, and hope. 👉 Apply to share your story: https://dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com 👉 New episodes released weekly

    42 min

  8. JAN 8

    I Had the Life Every Man Wants — And Still Felt Empty

    What happens when success, money, and achievement still leave you empty? In this powerful episode of Dudes Without Dads, Mike Wiggin shares his raw journey through father wounds, addiction, anger, and performance-based identity—and how grace completely transformed his life, faith, and fatherhood. Mike opens up about growing up with a performance-driven father, spiraling into drugs and rebellion, and the moment he realized he was becoming the very dad he never wanted to be. Through surrender, repentance, and grace, he learned how to break generational cycles and raise his sons differently. In this episode, we cover: How father wounds shape anger and identityWhy performance-based love leads to addiction and burnoutThe difference between punishment and godly disciplineHow grace changes the way we parentWhat true surrender to Jesus really looks likeBreaking generational curses as a man and a fatherIf you’re struggling with anger, identity, or becoming the dad you never had, this conversation will meet you right where you are. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes helping men become the dads they never had  👉 Apply to be a guest: https://dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com

    58 min
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Dudes Without Dads is a podcast for men who grew up without a father—and are determined to become the dad they never had. Hosted by Joshua Brown, this movement is built on real stories, raw conversations, and the belief that your past doesn’t define your legacy. Each episode brings together powerful testimonies, expert insights, and practical wisdom to help you break cycles, heal from wounds, and lead with love. Whether you’re a young dad trying to figure it out, a grown man still wrestling with the silence of your childhood, or someone who feels disqualified—this show is for you. No shame. No sugarcoating. Just hope, healing, and a brotherhood of men becoming better fathers, husbands, and sons. 🔁 New episodes every week — including roundtable talks, guest interviews, and spiritual insights. 📍 Part of the As You Go Network — a movement to make disciples where we live, work, and play.

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  • Creator
    Joshua Brown
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dudes Without Dads Podcast
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    Dudes Without Dads Podcast

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