53. Sons at Work w/Rich Pantusa - Part 2/2
Being Sons
Summary In part 2 of this 2 part conversation with Rich Pantusa we explore the theme of being sons in the workplace and how to see the sacred work of God in it. It draws parallels with the experiences of the Israelites in Egypt and their journey of sonship, highlighting the importance of going through uncomfortable places to develop character and trust in God. The conversation also discusses the preparation for reigning in the coming kingdom and the restoration of all things. Jesus' life is examined as a model for navigating challenges and finding purpose in the workplace. They discuss the...
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52. Son at Work w/Rich Pantusa - Part 1/2
Being Sons
How does God use a man's work to initiate him? In part 1 of this 2 part conversation, Jay Heck and guest Rich Pantusa discuss the tension of living a sacred life while working in a secular environment. They also discuss the importance of inviting God into this duality to His path and perspective. The conversation touches on topics such as finding identity in work, the pressure to provide for family, and the need for initiation and guidance from God in the workplace. Being Sons helps men live in union with God, as Father and sons. We host solo adventures for men and 1-on-1 father +...
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51. Engaging Anxiety w/Mandy Nelson Part 2/2
Being Sons
Welcome back for part 2. The world is an anxious place and growing more anxious by the hour. What is God's provision and path to help us live above the fear, in union with Him, no matter what life looks like? For this 2-part discussion I invited friend and counselor Mandy Nelson to discuss her life-long journey with anxiety, what she is learning, and how it has led her to becoming a mentor who helps others navigate fears and find the peace God promises us. Mandy Nelson is a highly gifted communicator, teacher and mentor who also leads Socratic Scripture Studies and Biblical Dream...
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50. Engaging Anxiety w/Mandy Nelson Part 1/2
Being Sons
The world is an anxious place and growing more anxious. Why? What is God's provision and path to help us live above the fear, in union with Him, no matter what life looks like? For this 2-part discussion I invited my friend Mandy Nelson to discuss her life-long journey with anxiety, what she is learning, and how it has led her to becoming a mentor who helps others navigate fears and find the peace God promises us. It's a topic I need to engage personally, wrestling with anxiety myself at times. Mandy Nelson is a highly gifted communicator, teacher and mentor who also leads Socratic Scripture...
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49. Sage: A Man's Second Passage w/Chris Bruno - Part 2/2
Being Sons
What is the Biblical definition of a sage? In part 2 of this 2-part conversation with author Chris Bruno we cover this and explore the first and second passages every maturing man must take in order to become the hero behind the hero. Chris Bruno is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Director of Restoration Project and author of the new (and excellent) book . After decades of diving deep into the sacred stories of men as a counselor, Chris Bruno has learned why so few men successfully navigate the final earthly stage of their masculine journey. Find out more about Chris Bruno at Chris Bruno's...
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48. Sage: A Man's Second Passage w/Chris Bruno - Part 1/2
Being Sons
In the stories we all love so much there is often an older man in the shadows guiding the hero on his journey. He is the Sage...the hero behind the hero. But what exactly is a "Sage"? Who becomes one? And why are sages so rare today? These are the questions we explore with Chris Bruno, Licensed Professional Counselor, Director of Restoration Project and author of the new (and excellent) book Sage: A Man's Guide into His Second Passage. After decades of diving deep into the sacred stories of men as a counselor, Chris Bruno has learned why so few men successfully navigate the final earthly stage...
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47. The Divine Template for Sonship w/Jim Barker - Part 2/2
Being Sons
This is part 2 of our conversation with Jim Barker, a wise man who has for decades explored the invitation into sonship and become comfortable sitting with big questions. In this episode I press Jim to help us understand how sons are practically transformed by the love of God, and how experiencing it and operating in it go hand in hand. There is a secret power released in us only when we learn to move from the sickness of the singular into the power of the plural. It's the essential shift from "Me to "We". Our intended destiny as God's sons can only be realized via ever-increasing union with...
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46. From Lion to Christian with Jim Barker - Part 1/2
Being Sons
My guest on this episode is Jim Barker, a man who has done the work to become a true sage to me and so many other men. I asked Jim to sit with me and share some of the stories and wisdom he's gathered on his journey from being a pro golfer who mocked Christians to a son of God and gifted discipler of men.
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45. Stealing Past Watchful Dragons - A Conversation w/Mandy Nelson
Being Sons
Have you really considered the power of fairy tales? From what dimension do these epic fantasies get their power to move the human heart? Join Jay Heck and guest Mandy Nelson as they use the blockbuster trilogy The Lord of the Rings to discuss how God uses story to grant us, His sons and daughters, access to truths written so deeply on our hearts only He can take us there. About Our Guest - Mandy Nelson is co-director with her husband Scott of where she offers mentoring, pastoral counseling, teaches scripture using the Socratic method and helps people understand what God may be telling...
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44. Adoption as Sons - A Conversation with Scott Morin
Being Sons
What does it mean to be "adopted" as sons by God? This is the question Scott Morin (co-director of ) and I dive into in this episode. Scott returns to the podcast to bring some helpful perspective into this discussion using the lens of the Biblical language. We start with defining adoption, move into personal stories of how God transforms orphans into sons, and then discuss what the new testament has to say about it. (). Scott and his wife Mandy are gifted teachers leading disciples through scripture studies on Zoom calls on Wednesday nights. You can learn more about those and their...
info_outlineEvery boy needs things only a father can give.
In part 2 of this 2 part conversation, we continue our interview with David Thomas, a sought after counselor with 26 years experience helping boys and families. We begin to dive into understanding the developmental stages of boys into men.
• Explorer (roughly age 1-4)
• Lover (5-8)
• Individual (9-12)
• Wanderer (13-18)
• Warrior (17-25)
I also asked him "Is it our job as fathers to push or pull our sons through the stages to become men, or do they naturally flow from one into the other?"
What mistakes are common for fathers to make when fathering boys as they transition into manhood, between 7 and 20+ years old? What do we as fathers tend to focus too much on? Too little on? And what should we focus more on instead?
What is your counsel to fathers when we blow it? How do we most effectively reconnect with sons?
Very practically, what habits can we, as fathers, build into our routines with our sons to keep the lines of communication and joy open? What common qualities do you see in good, effective fathers? What do you want to say to men who fear they do not have what it takes to raise a son? (Maybe because fathering was not modeled well for them?)
If you are a father to a boy, you will wanna hear this encouraging discussion. And be sure to go back and listen to part 1.
ABOUT David Thomas: DAVID THOMAS, L.M.S.W., (Licensed Master Social Worker) is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN. He is the co-author of ten books, including the best-selling "Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys" and "Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social & Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach" as well as his two latest titles "Raising Emotionally Strong Boys" and the companion workbook "Strong and Smart: A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions" (available for pre-order now!). He is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts, including his own called Raising Boys and Girls, has been featured in publications like The Washington Post and USA Today, and speaks across the country. He and his wife, Connie, have a daughter, twin sons and a yellow lab named Owen. You can follow him on social media @raisingboysandgirls and find the latest parenting resources at raisingboysandgirls.com.
Daystar Counseling Ministries: https://www.daystarcounseling.com/
Raising Boys and Girls website: https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/
Raising Boys and Girls podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-boys-girls/id1366344369
David Thomas has written several books on raising boys, including:
1. Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys
2. Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social & Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach
3. Raising Emotionally Strong Boys (available for pre-order now!)
4. Strong and Smart: A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions" (available for pre-order now!) See his bibliography on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/David-Thomas/e/B001JS98NC?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000