Christian Podcast for Men | Real Men Connect Helping Your Children Fight for Their Faith (EP:1017)
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Dec 3, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Kurt Dykstra, the president of Trinity Christian College and a former mayor, shares insights from his diverse career in law, banking, and education. He addresses critical issues facing faith in higher education, emphasizing the cultural pressures that cause young people to drift from their beliefs. Kurt offers practical advice for fathers on nurturing their children's faith through presence and support. He also highlights the positive impact of Christian colleges on students' spiritual growth, advocating for a collaborative future in Christian higher education.
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Hope, Patience, Prayer As Daily Compass
- Romans 12:12 captures a leadership posture of hope, patience, and persistent prayer.
- Kurt uses it as a daily guide when facing institutional and personal challenges.
From Seminary Plans To College Presidency
- Kurt left plans for seminary and became a lawyer, then moved into politics, banking, and finally college leadership.
- He describes a winding vocational path that led him to Trinity Christian College five years earlier.
Mission Requires Margin
- Christian colleges must balance mission and financial sustainability to survive.
- Kurt emphasizes that margin matters because mission cannot be pursued without fiscal health.
