"Never let the truth get in the way of a great story.”

Nearly a decade ago, I had the privilege of seeking wisdom from Craig McConnell, a man who's seen many miles, fought many wars, and conquered death more times than I can recount. It was an even greater privilege to circle back with him on another conversation, this time recorded for the benefit of other men like you.  Join us as we explore the profoundly deep implications of how we relate with others, how we embrace the decade of excavation, and how we grow in this decade of character over kingdom.

In this conversation Craig references a powerful book, Addiction and Grace.  I strongly recommend it as well. Here's a link if you're interested in going further.

Craig also references his original counsel to me on the eve of this decade.  Like great scotch and like my brother, uncle, and friend Craig, it has aged well over time.  I include it below for your benefit, praying that the Father would have gifts for your heart in it.

As many of you know, Craig has been battling for Life and against the death of cancer for the last few years.  As you are encouraged and strengthened in this podcast, please stand with me in bringing God's Kingdom on behalf of Craig.  And Praying the full resurrection life of God to fill Craig's body, soul and Spirit.

C.S. Lewis was right when he summed up the dilemma of modern masculinity:

It's painful.  And it's true.

Become Good Soil is committed to helping men find an alternative path—a narrow road—that doesn't "remove the organ and demand the function."

Join me for a conversation with Jon Dale and Adam Paulsen, two of my peers, allies, and role models, as we consider what it looks like to become wholehearted men.  The conversation took some remarkable turns and concluded with an experience of the Father's love that was unplanned and simply remarkable.  And all of it was prologue to offer you a gift: a never-before-released remix of the older song "Hello Trouble," recorded by worship teacher and leader Adam Paulsen and featuring newly added Become Good Soil lyrics penned by poet/artist Erik Swenson.  All of us, graduates of the Intensive, are going after the more that God offers—and hoping you will join us for the adventure. We sure hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

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Hello Trouble is available at the conclusion of this podcast episode.

To Download a single of the Hello Trouble Song MP3, right click on this link and choose "save as" or "download."