Why Men Are Returning to Church

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"Discovered truth always beats delivered truth." David Murrow just dropped some serious wisdom for dads who want to stop lecturing and start creating real spiritual conversations.

In today's episode, you'll hear:

✅ How to pray 15-second prayers with your kids that integrate faith into everyday moments

✅ Why Jesus asked hundreds of questions but only gave 8 direct answers (and what that means for your parenting)

✅ The 3 journeys every man walks: submission, strength, and sacrifice

DadAwesome Voice Mail: SUMMARY:

Raising your kids on lectures and long prayers isn't working—Jesus knew that 2,000 years ago. In this episode, David Murrow shares how to create spiritual curiosity in your home using questions instead of answers, 15-second prayers instead of lengthy devotionals, and parables that stick. You'll also hear his groundbreaking research on why men are finally coming back to church, and how every dad moves through three essential journeys: submission, strength, and sacrifice.

TAKEAWAYS

• Discovered truth always beats delivered truth—guys need space to talk and share their experiences, not just receive lectures.
• Jesus asked hundreds of questions but only gave eight direct answers in all of Scripture—create curiosity through great questions instead of telling your kids what to think.
• The foundation of your faith must be built on being like a lamb (gentleness, sensitivity, mercy) before you can exercise lion-like strength in love.
• Try 15-second prayers with your kids throughout the day—integrate faith as something you do all the time, not just on Sundays.
• Touchstones are physical objects that help spiritual truths stick—give your kids something tangible to carry that reminds them of what they're learning.

GUEST

David Murrow is the author of Why Men Hate Going to Church and The Map: The Way of All Great Men. For over 25 years, he's been helping churches engage men through groundbreaking research and practical resources. He's currently developing Man Time, a parable-based video series that creates powerful spiritual conversations. David is passionate about helping dads disciple their kids through questions, stories, and hands-on experiences rather than lectures.

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1. Discovered truth always beats delivered truth. Guys need space to talk and share experiences, not just receive lectures.
2. Jesus asked hundreds of questions but only gave eight direct answers in Scripture. Create curiosity, not lectures.
3. Try 15-second prayers with your kids. Integrate faith as something you do all the time, not just Sundays.
4. The foundation of your faith must be built on being like a lamb before you exercise lion-like strength.
5. Church is now more masculine than culture. It's recognized as a safe place where guys can go.