The Anthony Bradley Show Young Men's Faith Persistence In College: Kaleb's Story
Nov 11, 2025
Kaleb Gardner, a college student and the new podcast producer, shares his transformative faith journey. He candidly discusses his upbringing in mega churches, the impact of his father's vulnerability, and the challenges young men face today. Kaleb reflects on choosing selflessness in dating and the importance of deep friendships in nurturing faith. He highlights how personal connections and supportive relationships can shape one's spiritual path, urging fathers to actively engage in their sons' lives for lasting influence.
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Answered Prayer Led To Kuiper Enrollment
- Kaleb accepted Kuiper's basketball offer partly because he prayed for basketball and saw the invitation as God's answer.
- He enrolled thinking it was divine providence but stopped playing basketball after a year.
Church Attendance Became Social Obligation
- Kaleb grew up in mega-churches where his dad worked, creating social pressure to appear Christian.
- That church involvement felt more like obligation and social life than genuine spiritual formation.
Faith Lost Out To Appealing Peer Culture
- Kaleb felt church life didn't match the attractive social life he saw at school, making faith seem restrictive.
- The mismatch turned church into a negative experience rather than a formative one.
