S4 E11: The Manhood Journey: Helping Dads Become Disciple-Makers

In this episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, host Suzanne Phillips sits down with Kent Evans, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Manhood Journey, for a compelling conversation about biblical fatherhood, identity, and discipleship. After a successful 20-year career in the business world, Kent turned his focus toward equipping fathers to become confident, present, and purposeful disciple-makers in their homes. From real-world struggles to encouraging trends, this conversation will inform and inspire you—whether you’re a dad, you're raising a dad, or you're mentoring a dad. Get ready to explore what it means to walk in identity as a father, how to overcome the hurdles of modern parenting, and how to start leading your children spiritually—right where you are. ⸻ Episode Highlights:

✔️ The mission of Manhood Journey—equipping fathers to lead with purpose

✔️ Eye-opening statistics about the state of fatherhood in today’s culture

✔️ What identity as a father really means and how it shapes your influence

✔️ The top personal struggles men face today—and how to walk through them

✔️ Common hurdles dads experience when trying to lead their families spiritually

✔️ Encouraging trends emerging among men committed to growth and discipleship

✔️ What’s ahead for Manhood Journey and how men can get started today

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📖  Featured Resource: Don’t Bench Yourself by Kent Evans

Kent’s latest book encourages men to stay in the game of fatherhood and faith, even when they feel unqualified.

👉 Get the Book → Amazon

👉 Explore Manhood Journey → www.ManhoodJourney.org

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📣 Follow and Connect with Kent Evans and all that Manhood Journey has to offer you:

1. LinkedIn

2. @manhoodjourney

📲 Follow for More Parenting and Discipleship Insights:

• Instagram: @suzannephillips_ | @beacon_parent 

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🏆 Identity & Discipleship Truths for Dads:

✅ As a father, to identify is to become the same—to reflect the heart and character of our Heavenly Father.

✅ Fathers are not benchwarmers—they’re called to lead, disciple, and protect.

✅ Manhood isn’t passive. Biblical manhood is active, servant-hearted, and Spirit-led.

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🔔 Whether you’re a father yourself or walking alongside one, this episode is a must-listen. Let’s champion a generation of dads who are spiritually awake, emotionally available, and anchored in identity.

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