When the echoes of my son's laughter blended with the crackling of the campfire, a realization struck me: these are the moments that forge a legacy. That's the heart of our latest episode, where Brian Molitor and I explore the transformative role of fathers and mentors in shaping future generations. The conversation is charged with purpose as we discuss not just the duty but the art of raising boys to become men of integrity, conviction and character in Christ.

The path from boyhood to manhood is strewn with obstacles, detours and competing voices. For most boys there is not an articulated rite of passage – for most men they can’t tell you when they became a man. Brian shares his own story that led to the writing of his signature book "Boy's Passage, Man's Journey."

We dissect the integral part that family elders and grandparents play, painting a picture of the wisdom and guidance they can offer during these critical life shifts. It's a tribute to the time-honored practices that ensure the torch of maturity and responsibility is passed on with clarity and honor.

In our CMN curriculum we predicate the transition into manhood with the phrase, “Maturity doesn’t come with age, but with the acceptance of responsibility”. This episode with Brian is an impassioned call for men to step into their purpose, heal from their past, and lead with a robust spirit of mentorship as we follow Jesus with all our hearts.

(0:00:01) - Building Legacy and Raising Men

(0:07:42) - Boys Passage Man's Journey and Maturity

(0:13:42) - Life Transitions and Family Influence

(0:19:04) - The Power of Mentoring and Blessing

(0:32:52) - Navigating Men's Mentoring and Healing

(0:48:17) - Men's Mentoring and Brotherhood Principles

Brave Men is a production of the Christian Men’s Network,(CMN.men). CMN is one of the leading producers globally of resources for discipling men and the next generation of men. Paul Louis Cole is the President of CMN and the host of Brave Men.