Faith Forward Men

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Real talk for real men. The Faith Forward Podcast is where blue-collar men come to be encouraged, equipped, and empowered in their walk with God, their role in the family, and their place in the world. Hosted by Alexx Hebert, this weekly show tackles the struggles and purpose of everyday life—from the job site to the dinner table—with straight talk, biblical wisdom, and practical steps forward. Because you were made for more than just punching a clock. You were built for purpose. Let’s move forward—together. New episodes drop every Monday.

  1. 23h ago

    Episode 55: Breaking the Cycle

    Every man either passes his father's patterns forward or makes a deliberate decision to stop them. But breaking a generational cycle is not a discipline project — it cannot be done through willpower alone. In this episode of Faith Forward, Alexx gets honest about what it actually takes — spiritually and practically — to end a pattern that has been running in a family line for generations. Drawing from Luke 15:20 and Romans 8:14–15, this conversation shows why the cycle breaks not when you try harder but when you let God father you in the specific places your earthly father couldn't reach. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why trying harder to break a cycle almost always produces the same resultThe real reason capable men keep defaulting to the patterns they swore they would stopWhat Romans 8:14–15 reveals about the Spirit's role in generational changeWhy you cannot give what you haven't received — and what to do about itThree practical steps to breaking a generational pattern that actually workWeekly Challenge: Name the pattern specifically. Identify one area where you need to receive before you can give and bring that deficit to God in honest prayer this week. Then practice the opposite once — intentionally — when the moment comes. And if you default, repair it. That repair is the cycle breaking.

    11 min

  2. Jun 15

    Episode 54: The Father Who Ran

    Father's Day surfaces something different in every man — gratitude, grief, complexity, pressure, or some combination of all four. In this episode of Faith Forward, Alexx goes into one of the most well-known parables Jesus ever told and makes the case that it is not primarily about the prodigal son — it is about the father. And what that father shows us about God changes everything about how we relate to Him. Drawing from Luke 15:11–24, this conversation challenges men to examine the filter through which they approach God and to receive the fathering that changes everything downstream. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why most men relate to God through the filter of their earthly father — and how that filter distorts everythingWhat the running father in Luke 15 reveals about how God actually moves toward usWhy the son's prepared speech got interrupted — and what that means for how you come to GodThe three things the running father reveals about the character of GodHow receiving God's fathering is the foundation of becoming the father your children needWeekly Challenge: This Father's Day weekend, read Luke 15:11–24 slowly. When you reach the line "while he was still a long way off, his father saw him" — stop. Sit with this question: What would change in me if I actually believed God runs toward me? Free Sign Up: https://faithfoward.beehiiv.com/subscribe $5.99 Premium Sign Up: https://faithfoward.beehiiv.com/upgrade?utm_source=faithfoward.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=is-your-spiritual-life-on-shaky-ground

    12 min

  3. Jun 12

    Episode 53: The Wound You Never Named

    Most men never identify their father wounds as wounds — they just become personality traits. The man who can't rest. The man his wife can't quite reach. The man who deflects every compliment. In this episode of Faith Forward, Alexx names the three father wounds that hide in plain sight and makes the case that God doesn't minimize these wounds — He steps directly into them. Drawing from Psalm 68:5, this conversation gives men language for what they've been carrying and a clear path toward bringing it to the right place. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why capable men keep hitting the same walls — and why it's rarely a discipline problemThe three father wounds that hide as personality traits: the approval wound, the presence wound, and the words woundWhat Psalm 68:5 reveals about how God positions Himself toward the fatherlessWhy you don't need a dramatic story to have a real woundHow naming the wound is the beginning — not the end — of the healing processWeekly Challenge: Write down your honest answer to this one question: What wound have I been calling a personality trait? Name it, identify where it's showing up in your life today, and bring it to God specifically in prayer this week.

    12 min

  4. Jun 1

    Episode 52: What Your Father Gave You

    In this episode of Faith Forward, Alexx opens the FATHER FORWARD series with an honest look at what every man carries from his father — the strengths, the wounds, the patterns, and the gaps. Using Malachi 4:6, this conversation explores why taking inventory of your father’s inheritance isn’t about blame or bitterness — it’s the first step toward breaking cycles and becoming the father your children need. Key Takeaway: Before you can pass something better forward, you have to see clearly what was handed to you. In This Episode: Why most men avoid honest inventory of their father’s impact The three ways a father’s fingerprints show up in your daily life What Malachi 4:6 reveals about why this fracture is ancient — and why it doesn’t have to continue Three honest questions every man needs to answer about his father How naming what you were given is the beginning of choosing something different

    12 min

  5. May 25

    Episode 51: Rooted and Empowered

    In this episode of Faith Forward, Pastor Alexx talks about the exhaustion that comes from trying to live the Christian life through sheer discipline and self-effort alone. Through Acts 2 and Galatians 5, this conversation explores what it actually means to live Spirit-empowered instead of striving to change yourself through willpower. This episode closes out the ROOTED series by connecting identity, Scripture, community, and dependence on the Holy Spirit into one clear picture of spiritual growth that lasts. Key Takeaway:The Holy Spirit sustains what God begins. In This Episode: Why self-effort eventually leads to burnoutThe difference between striving and Spirit-dependenceHow the Holy Spirit transforms ordinary peopleWhat the fruit of the Spirit actually revealsWhy lasting character change cannot be manufacturedPractical ways to begin living with daily dependence on GodScripture Focus: Acts 2:1–4; Galatians 5:22–23 Premium Resource: Living by the Spirit — a practical guide to recognizing the Spirit’s work in daily life, building rhythms of surrender and dependence, and learning how to cooperate with God’s leading instead of relying solely on yourself.

    12 min

  6. May 18

    Episode 50: Rooted in Community

    In this episode of Faith Forward, Pastor Alexx talks honestly about loneliness, self-reliance, and the quiet isolation many men carry behind strength and responsibility. Through Hebrews 10:24–25, this conversation challenges listeners to move beyond surface-level relationships and begin building real, life-giving community. This episode is about more than friendship — it’s about the kind of connection that strengthens faith, stabilizes your life, and helps you endure pressure without breaking. Key Takeaway:Strong roots grow best in connected soil. In This Episode: Why so many men carry life aloneHow isolation weakens spiritual and emotional resilienceThe biblical purpose of accountability and encouragementWhat real Christian community actually looks likeWhy consistency and honesty are essential for deep relationshipsPractical steps toward building meaningful connectionScripture Focus: Hebrews 10:24–25 Premium Resource: You Were Never Meant to Grow Alone — a practical guide to building stronger, healthier, faith-filled relationships and creating rhythms of connection that help you grow instead of drift.

    11 min

  7. May 11

    Episode 49: Rooted in the Word

    In this episode of Faith Forward, Pastor Alexx talks about the danger of spiritual malnourishment — respecting the Bible without actually building daily rhythms around it. Through Psalm 1:1–3, this conversation challenges men to stop treating Scripture like emergency fuel for crisis moments and start seeing it as daily nourishment for real spiritual growth. This episode is practical, honest, and deeply encouraging for anyone who wants to become more grounded, consistent, and spiritually resilient. Key Takeaway:Consistent nourishment produces consistent growth. In This Episode: Why many men respect the Bible more than they read itHow inconsistent spiritual rhythms affect anxiety, decision-making, and leadershipWhat it means to be “planted by streams of water”The difference between reading Scripture for content versus being fed by itSimple ways to build a sustainable Bible-reading rhythmScripture Focus: Psalm 1:1–3 Premium Resource: Planted by Living Water — a practical guide designed to help you create a simple, sustainable rhythm for daily time in God’s Word and build spiritual roots that last.

    11 min

  8. May 8

    Episode 48: Rooted in Identity

    In this episode of Faith Forward, Pastor Alexx talks honestly about the pressure so many men live under — constantly trying to prove themselves through work, success, leadership, productivity, or even spirituality. But the gospel offers something different: a secure identity that isn’t earned and doesn’t collapse when life gets hard. Through Colossians 2:6–7, this episode explores what it means to become deeply rooted in Christ instead of shallowly rooted in approval, achievement, or comparison. You’ll hear practical encouragement, personal stories, and a challenge to begin living from security instead of striving. If you’ve ever felt exhausted trying to measure up, this episode is for you. Key Takeaway:When your identity is rooted in Christ, your life becomes unshakable. In This Episode: Why performance-based identity leads to exhaustionHow the gospel reshapes your sense of worthThe difference between striving and servingWhat deep spiritual roots actually look likePractical steps to live from security instead of shameScripture Focus: Colossians 2:6–7 Premium Resource: The Identity Anchor — a practical guide to help you replace performance-based thinking with gospel-rooted identity and daily rhythms that reinforce who you are in Christ.

    11 min
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Real talk for real men. The Faith Forward Podcast is where blue-collar men come to be encouraged, equipped, and empowered in their walk with God, their role in the family, and their place in the world. Hosted by Alexx Hebert, this weekly show tackles the struggles and purpose of everyday life—from the job site to the dinner table—with straight talk, biblical wisdom, and practical steps forward. Because you were made for more than just punching a clock. You were built for purpose. Let’s move forward—together. New episodes drop every Monday.

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  • Creator
    Alexx Hebert
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alexx Hebert
  • Show Website
    Faith Forward Men