What does it take to raise children who genuinely love Jesus—even when life is busy and demanding?
In this episode of Father On Purpose, Kent Evans and Lawson Brown sit down with U.S. Congressman Josh Brecheen to talk about biblical fatherhood, family discipleship, identity in Christ, and why no career is more important than leading your family well.
Growing up on an Oklahoma ranch, Josh learned firsthand what it meant to work hard, honor God's Word, and build a lasting family legacy. Today, despite the demands of serving in Congress, he still prioritizes daily Bible study with his children, Scripture memory, and intentional conversations that point them to Christ.
In this conversation you'll learn:
- Why discipling your kids can't be outsourced to the church
- How busy dads can still make meaningful time for their children
- The importance of building your identity in Christ instead of your career
- Practical ways to establish family Bible study and Scripture memory
- Why your greatest legacy will never be your job—but your family
- What Josh wishes he had done differently as a father
Whether you're raising toddlers or teenagers, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical wisdom to help you become the intentional dad God has called you to be.
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You're not a father on accident. Go be a father on purpose.
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MEET THE HOSTS
Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps dads become disciple-makers. After a twenty-year career as a business leader, he embarked on biblical fatherhood ministry projects. He’s authored four books. The most recent, Don’t Bench Yourself: How to Stay in the Game Even When You Want to Quit. He and his wife April have been married for three decades and they have five sons.
Lawson Brown married his high school sweetheart, and is a father of two adult daughters. He’s a business leader and a former (always!) Marine. He’s served as a small group leader, helped launch ministries and a church plant where he served as its Men’s Ministry leader. His faith journey has always been centered in a grounding from his wife, Audrey, and supported throughout by many men who’ve been brothers along the way. His family is nearing an empty nest phase and has recently relocated to the Florida Gulf Coast beaches area.
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