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What if the biggest breakthrough in your life isn’t a new strategy, but finally knowing you’re a beloved son of God the Father? Pastor Ed sits down with global evangelist and author Mel Tari to discuss the inner shift that transforms a man’s marriage, parenting, and purpose from the inside out. Mel brings the warmth of a spiritual father and the clarity of a storyteller, and he doesn’t soften the question that confronts all of us: have we merely attended church, or have we actually received Jesus and become a child of God?

Mel shares his journey from a small village on the island of Timor in Indonesia, where he battled malaria for years, to a moment when he hears God speak with surprising directness. He unpacks the unforgettable “barn and cow” illustration that separates religion from new birth, then walks through what he knew instantly after receiving Christ: forgiveness of sins, God as Father, heaven as home, and eternal life. Along the way, we talk about a powerful lesson for anyone praying for change: don’t just chase healing, embrace the Healer.

If you want Christian fatherhood that feels real, spiritual leadership that serves your family, and a faith that actually moves you forward, this conversation will light you up.

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NFL Draft day is supposed to feel like a finish line. For most men, it feels like a test of identity. Pastor Ed sits down with his lifelong friend and former NFL standout, Brian Holloway, to talk about the pressure behind the NFL Draft, the calls you hope you get, and the silence you fear, plus what all of it reveals about who we are when our biggest dream is on the line.

We swap stories from the old-school league, from helmets that offered “not much protection” to the chaos of draft-day promises, trades, and sudden dead phone lines. Then we zoom out to the truth fans rarely hear: getting drafted does not mean you have made the team. Training camp, cut day, and the fight to belong expose a deeper need for every man, athlete or not: a core identity rooted in being a beloved son of God, not a job title, platform, or paycheck.

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What if the best thing you can give your kids is not another lecture, but a better reason? Pastor Ed sits down with philosopher and theologian JP Moreland for a candid, practical conversation about fatherhood, discipleship, and Christian apologetics—the kind that helps real families handle real questions.

JP tells the story of meeting Jesus in college after hearing thoughtful evidence for Christianity, including the New Testament's historical reliability and the case for Christ’s resurrection. From there, we talk about why so many young people don’t just leave a church building, they leave the faith, and how “anti-intellectual” habits can quietly teach our sons and daughters that questions are dangerous. We argue for a better model: love God with all your mind, and let that shape the way you lead at home.

We cover moral relativism, the modern misuse of “tolerance”, and how to speak truth with compassion in tough conversations, including stories that show why listening often reveals the deeper wound underneath the debate. If you care about raising resilient kids, navigating college culture, and building a Christian worldview that actually holds up, this one is for you.

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