Awesome Marriage Podcast Don't Bench Yourself with Kent Evans
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Sep 19, 2025 Kent Evans, Executive Director of Manhood Journey and author, shares insights from his book, Don't Bench Yourself. He discusses how men often self-withdraw from relationships due to fear, shame, and criticism. Kent emphasizes the importance of taking risks and confronting issues head-on to thrive in marriage and parenting. He champions aiming for faithfulness over perfection and highlights the necessity of welcoming feedback for personal growth. The conversation inspires listeners to re-engage and trust in God's perfect timing.
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Why Men Bench Themselves
- Men often bench themselves by opting for measurable, low-risk activities instead of pursuing hard relational work.
- They withdraw because they feel unqualified or fear failure, not simply because they're lazy.
Call Out The Real Problem
- Start by clearly and mercilessly labeling the real problem in your marriage or life.
- Naming the issue correctly frees you to pursue the right solutions and avoid misplaced blame.
Learning By Losing At Chess
- Kent learned chess by losing a hundred times to his roommate Eddie and slowly improving.
- Repeated failure against a stronger opponent made him far better than his campus peers.
