Your Fatherhood Needs You to Know Your Story, Facing Generational Sin, Trusting God to Bless What’s Been Broken, and Practical Steps Toward Health

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Jul 8, 2025

In a heartfelt discussion, the hosts emphasize the importance of understanding your family narrative to improve fatherhood. They confront generational sin and personal trauma, revealing how these histories shape relationships. One shares a painful story of healing from childhood chaos, while the other highlights the struggle to embrace inherited blessings. Together, they encourage listeners to break free from repeating past mistakes, emphasizing grace, introspection, and faith as paths to healing and transformation.

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ANECDOTE

Work Conflict Triggered Childhood Wounds

A work conflict triggered Brook Mosser’s unresolved childhood wounds linked to his father.
His anger was disproportionate because past trauma hijacked his reaction in the moment.

INSIGHT

Past Trauma Affects Now

Problems at work or in marriage often stem from unresolved past trauma, not current circumstances.
Confronting your story of pain is essential to healing and moving forward.

ADVICE

Motivation Starts With Honesty

Get sick of painful patterns to fuel motivation for change.
Be honest about your pain and open to recognizing denial within yourself.

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Note: This episode contains mature themes that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Please use discretion.

We are storied people, living within the grand narrative of the kingdom of God. And as a father, you need to know your story. Not just the highlights or heroic moments — but the whole of it. The truth is, your past shapes your present: in your work, your marriage, your friendships, and your fatherhood. To lead well, you must face the story that formed you — including both your own childhood and the generations that came before.

In this powerful episode, we look back to move forward. Together, we explore how our family of origin — with all its beauty and brokenness — deeply influences the families we are building now. Brook opens up about the story he comes from: one marked by abuse, secrecy, and chaos. He shares honestly about the slow and painful work of healing, and how unaddressed generational sin began to surface in his own work, relationships, and family — which nudged him toward the hard work of transformation.

Justin shares a different story: one of inherited blessing, and how he nearly squandered it. But ultimately, he chose to surrender and let God build something new from the foundation he was given.

Together, we reject the lie that we’re doomed to repeat the past — that we’re destined to become our fathers or perpetuate the cycles we grew up in. Through grace and intentionality, there is a better way. God longs to redeem what’s been broken and restore what’s been lost.

This Spirit-led conversation offers practical steps for examining your story, seeking help, and moving toward healing. It’s an invitation to believe in the promise of Joel 2:25: “I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten.”

Scripture Mentioned: Joel 2:25-26, Romans 8:28 + Matthew 25:14-30

Books Mentioned: The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction by Justin Whitmel Earley

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