Ep. 498 Ben Kormanik: Teach Your Kids To Manage Their Freedom, and Don’t Be Surprised by Their Mistakes

May 13, 2025

Ben Kormanik, a dedicated father and CEO of K-Construction, shares his insights on fatherhood, emphasizing the importance of being a supportive ally to children. He reflects on navigating tough conversations, like discussing pornography, with grace and understanding. Kormanik advocates for allowing kids to learn from their mistakes while teaching them to manage their freedom responsibly. With his involvement in the Men’s Encounter ministry, he underscores the transformative power of faith in parenting, fostering trust, and creating a lasting legacy.

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INSIGHT

Identity Before Occupation

A child's identity flows from who they are, not just what they do.
Supporting kids to discover their unique gifts leads to true success and joy.

ADVICE

Teach Kids to Manage Freedom

Teach your children how to manage their freedom to live free from sin and bondage.
Guide them to respond to life as Jesus would, focusing on love and freedom.

INSIGHT

Biblical Context Deepens Faith

Visiting biblical sites helps children anchor scripture in real geography and culture.
This deepens their understanding and makes the story of faith come alive.

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Ned Schaut sits down with Ben Kormanik—father and CEO of K-Construction—to explore what it means to be a present, intentional father in a world full of distractions. Ben shares a raw story about walking with his son through the struggles of pornography, emphasizing grace over shame and connection over control. With heartfelt honesty, Ben reflects on how fathers can become allies to their children, creating trust that opens the door to redemption, healing, and true mentorship. This episode is a heartfelt invitation for every dad to step fully into their role—not as a disciplinarian first, but as a guide, a protector, and a man of integrity. If you’ve ever wondered how to walk with your kids through their mistakes while still teaching them to steward their freedom, this episode is for you.

Ben Kormanik is a devoted father, builder, and passionate leader with a heart for helping men grow in faith and purpose. When he’s not on the job site or making memories with his kids, Ben is pouring into others through the Men’s Encounter ministry, guiding men toward breakthrough and a deeper walk with God. His journey is one of hard work, humility, and transformation. For Ben, it’s not just about what you build—it’s about who you’re becoming along the way, and the legacy you leave behind.

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