BraveCo Podcast 151: Havilah Cunnington: The Truth About Masculinity That No One Talks About!
Feb 3, 2025
Havilah Cunnington, an author, speaker, and church leader, dives into the complex dynamics of masculinity, marriage, and leadership. She shares her journey of overcoming dyslexia to find her voice and discusses how men can redefine leadership roles in a changing cultural landscape. Practical tips for wives to uplift their husbands and the significance of balancing ministry and family life are also explored. Havilah emphasizes the importance of honoring parental responsibilities over work pressures, all while inviting listeners to join her transformative Author School.
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Leadership Starts With Self-Mastery
- Strong leadership isn't only visionary decision-making; it's self-control and leading yourself first.
- Havilah explains that leadership shows in self-mastery and clarity about what matters, which others will follow.
Early Marriage Struggle And A Counselor's Reframe
- Havilah hated being married for the first five years and worried Ben lacked vision.
- A counselor reframed leadership and saved their marriage by showing Ben's quieter strengths.
Affirm Your Spouse Intentionally
- Do affirm and celebrate your spouse's contributions publicly and privately to elevate them.
- Havilah says using "we" language and praise increases unity and encourages more of the behavior you want.