Genesis 19 from Men's Bible Study

January 21, 2026

Authenticity is something most men say they want—but far fewer feel safe or equipped to practice.

In this episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends, Pepper is joined by pastor and friend Jeremy Brown of Journey Church Jackson, TN for an honest conversation about men, relationships, and authenticity.

Together, they explore why many men long for deeper connection yet remain guarded; how performance, silence, or control often replace presence; and why authenticity is not oversharing, but the ability to stay grounded and honest without posturing or withdrawing.

This conversation is part of our January series, The State of the Man—a set of dialogues examining what actually helps men live steady, faithful lives under real responsibility.

The themes in this episode also connect to a broader training framework Pepper has been developing called FieldCraft. Not as a pitch or a program, but as a response to the gap many men feel between knowing what matters and being able to live it—especially in relationships.

No fluff.

No pressure.

Just an honest conversation about what it takes to show up well.

If this resonates, stay close. More conversations are coming.

Learn more about FieldCraft:

https://fieldcraftoutdoorco.com

Men of Fellowship Bible Study Genesis 18

What happens when a man neglects his need for adventure? Aaron Grissom joins Dr. Pepper & Friends to talk about this often unspoken topic.

FieldCraft is live.

Learn more at https://www.fieldcraftoutdoorco.com/

In this episode of The State of the Man, I sit down with Aaron Grissom to talk about something many men feel—but don’t always know how to name: the need for adventure.

Not reckless thrill-seeking.

Not escape.

But what I call tactical adventure—intentional, repeatable challenge that keeps a man grounded, present, and alive in the life he already has.

We explore:

Why adventure uniquely draws men

What adventure does for a man’s heart, confidence, and clarity

The difference between big, once-in-a-lifetime adventures and smaller, frequent ones

Forms of adventure beyond hunting and fishing

How men seek stimulation maladaptively when adventure isn’t intentional

There’s real data showing that challenge, uncertainty, and outdoor engagement improve mental health—yet most men only engage occasionally. We talk about what’s lost when adventure becomes optional instead of formative.

This conversation is for men who:

• Carry responsibility

• Feel restless but can’t quite explain why

• Want strength without posturing

• Want depth without burnout

Adventure isn’t extra.

It’s regulatory.

If you’ve ever felt more alive when something was at stake—and flatter when nothing was—this conversation is for you.

This episode is part of The State of the Man series, exploring men and their emotions, relationships, purpose, grit, and the practices that help men live steady, present lives.

Welcome back! Today, we move on with the covenant promises after thirteen years of silence in Genesis 17.

Men of Fellowship Bible Study, Jackson, TN

January often functions like a personal State of the Union—a moment to pause, take inventory, and get honest about where things really stand.

In this episode of Dr. Pepper & Friends, Pepper is joined by his friend and colleague Will Chenault for a deeper conversation about the current state of manhood. Not politically, but personally, relationally, spiritually, and emotionally.

This conversation explores why so many men who are responsible, faithful, and doing what needs to be done still feel quietly worn down—and why strength alone often isn’t enough to sustain real life.

Out of those observations came a framework Pepper has been developing called FieldCraft. Not as a product or a pitch, but as a way of naming what men seem to need in order to stay steady under pressure.

This episode serves as an orientation—naming the terrain and the need.

It also kicks off a short January series called The State of the Man. In the episodes ahead, Pepper will be joined by pastors, counselors, and other thoughtful voices to explore key areas shaping men’s lives today, including:

• Emotions

• Grit

• Purpose

• Authenticity

• Adventure

These conversations aren’t about hype, fixing men, or quick answers. They’re about clarity, honesty, and what actually helps men live grounded lives over time.

If this resonates, stay close. More conversations are coming.

Karen and I had the opportunity to lead at Christ Community Church in Bells, TN at the church home of good friends Mark and Becky Howard. This takes the meaningful space between Christmas and the New Year and reminds us that a new calendar year and resolutions are not enough. We need something more.

Jennie Haywood, LPC/MHSP joins us in a conversation about how children grieve differently than adults. What are there needs? How are they different at differnt ages? How do you explain grief from a Christian worldview? What are the misconceptions?

In this episode, we take on those questions and more.

Men of Fellowship study of Genesis 16.