What does it actually mean to be a godly father — especially if you never had one?

In this episode, host Joshua sits down with Kris Langham, co-founder of the Through the Word Bible app, to explore what Scripture teaches about godly fatherhood, father wounds, and how God specializes in breaking generational cycles.

Kris challenges listeners to find a truly "perfect dad" in the Bible (spoiler: there isn't one), points to God as the only model of perfect fatherhood, and walks through the stunning story of Hosea — where children named "Not Loved" and "Not My People" are renamed by God to "Beloved" and "My People." That's the gospel. That's your story too.

In this episode:

• The biblical definition of godly fatherhood
• Why brokenness is the starting point, not the disqualifier
• The full gospel: resurrection power, not just a second chance
• 4 practical steps to become a godly father this week
• How to use the Through the Word app with your kids
• The "Manhood Talks" plan built specifically for dads without dads

Resources:

• Through the Word App: https://www.throughtheword.org
• Dudes Without Dads: https://www.dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com (update URL)
• Apply to be a guest: https://www.dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com/apply (update URL)

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Most men don’t struggle with discipline.

They struggle with prayer.

In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Joshua sits down with pastor and church planter Ralph Moore to talk about why prayer feels forced, awkward, or unnecessary for many men — and what it’s quietly costing us in our marriages, leadership, identity, and fatherhood.

If you grew up without a father, you probably learned how to survive.

But you may have never learned how to pray.

This conversation unpacks:

• Why prayer isn’t begging — it’s agreement
• The missing ingredient in most men’s spiritual lives
• How performance and control block intimacy with God
• Real stories of answered prayer and divine appointments
• Whether speaking in tongues is biblical — and what it actually means
• Why what you manufacture, you have to maintain

Ralph shares stories from decades of ministry, including moments of healing, calling, and surrender — and how prayer shaped his life from childhood.

This isn’t about religious performance.

It’s about relationship.

If you’re trying harder but still feel disconnected…
 Prayer may be the thing you’ve been missing.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Men who feel spiritually numb
• Fathers who want to lead but feel overwhelmed
• Men struggling with father wounds
• Christian men who don’t know how to pray
• Leaders trying to manufacture outcomes
• Anyone asking: “Why doesn’t God answer me?”

Questions This Episode Answers:

• Why don’t most men pray?
• What is prayer according to the Bible?
• Is prayer about saying the right words?
• What does it mean that prayer is agreement?
• How do I pray if I didn’t grow up in church?
• Is speaking in tongues biblical?
• Can prayer actually change things?

About Ralph Moore

Ralph Moore has spent decades planting churches around the world and mentoring leaders. His perspective on prayer comes not from theory — but from lived experience, answered prayers, and surrendered leadership.

Key Takeaway

If you have to force it… it’s probably not prayer.

Prayer is not control.

It’s surrender.

And for fatherless men trying to carry everything alone, that changes everything.

Keywords:

prayer for men
 why men don’t pray
 how to pray as a man
 Christian men and prayer
 father wounds and faith
 speaking in tongues explained
 answered prayer stories
 spiritual formation for men
 biblical prayer teaching
 men’s discipleship podcast

What happens when a boy grows up believing he has no value?

In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Cliff Branham shares his journey from childhood abuse, anger, and addiction to forgiveness, healing, and becoming the father he never had.

Cliff grew up with an abusive and absent father. That pain shaped his identity, led to rebellion, and fueled years of destructive behavior. But through surrender, discipleship, and understanding his identity in Christ, he broke the generational cycle.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The long-term impact of father wounds
• Why anger often masks shame
• How generational trauma spreads
• What forgiveness really means
• How to heal from childhood abuse
• The role of faith and community in transformation

If you’ve struggled with father wounds, resentment, or identity confusion, this episode offers clarity and hope.

father wounds healing, abusive father recovery, christian testimony, forgiving abusive parent, breaking generational curses, men’s discipleship, identity in Christ, healing childhood trauma, dudes without dads, christian men podcast

Chapters / Timestamps

00:00 Intro
 01:07 The childhood memory that shaped everything
 01:12 “I had no value” — the core lie
 01:14 Shaking his fist at God for 10 years
 01:16 The turning point at 29
 01:19 Double imputation explained simply
 01:22 Before Jesus vs after Jesus
 01:24 What to do if you feel worthless
 01:26 Why community is essential
 01:29 Message to abusive men
 01:32 How his father’s story ended
 01:36 “I forgive you… trust Jesus”
 01:37 Final encouragement

Alcoholism doesn’t start with you—but it can end with you.

In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Fred Sebring shares his raw story of growing up without a father, being surrounded by normalized drinking, and realizing later in life that alcohol had quietly become his coping mechanism. What followed was a breaking point—and a decision to end generational alcoholism for the sake of his wife, his kids, and his faith.

This conversation is for any man asking:

• Why do I drink when life gets hard?
• Is alcohol affecting my marriage or kids?
• How do I stop repeating what I grew up around?
• Is it possible to break generational cycles of addiction?

Fred opens up about:

• Growing up fatherless in a culture where alcohol was “normal”
• How drinking became a learned escape, not a choice
• The moment he realized his kids were watching everything
• Why white-knuckling sobriety didn’t work for him
• How prayer and fasting led to real, lasting freedom
• Why forgiveness plays a critical role in healing addiction
• What it means to be a man of integrity when no one taught you how

This episode is not about shame, labels, or pretending alcohol isn’t a problem. It’s about honest self-examination, personal responsibility, and choosing a different legacy.

If alcohol has been passed down in your family, this conversation will challenge you—and give you hope that change is possible.

🔑 Key Topics & Keywords (for YouTube + Buzzsprout SEO)

• breaking generational alcoholism
• men struggling with alcohol
• fatherless men and addiction
• Christian recovery from alcohol
• faith-based sobriety
• prayer and fasting testimony
• healing father wounds
• becoming the dad you never had
• alcohol and masculinity

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In this episode of Dudes Without Dads, Joshua interviews Brian (Iron Sharpens Iron) about father wounds, discipleship, and becoming a godly father by first getting connected to the Perfect Father—God. You’ll learn why you can’t disciple your kids into a walk with Jesus if you’re not walking with Him yourself—and how affirmation, brotherhood, and intentional leadership change a home.

What You’ll Learn

• Why you can’t give away what you don’t have spiritually
• The difference between teaching what you know vs. reproducing who you are
• How father wounds affect identity, addiction, and discipleship
• The power of hearing: “You are my son… I love you… I’m pleased”
• Why church programs can’t replace a dad’s role in spiritual formation
• How to build brotherhood (iron sharpens iron) that actually changes men
• Practical “daily/weekly” rhythms for leading your home with intention🔗 LINKS / CTAs
  • Website / Guest Application: dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com
  • Learn more about Brian / Iron Sharpens Iron: ironsharpensiron.net
  • Subscribe for weekly episodes (every Thursday)
  • Share this with a friend who’s carrying father wounds
• #fatherhood #discipleship 

Chapters / Timestamps
00:00 Intro: The point of being a dad (discipleship)
 00:35 “You can’t give away what you don’t have”
 01:10 Dads reproduce who they are (not just what they know)
 02:05 Why dad is pivotal in God’s design
 03:25 Common father wounds + the “Promise Keepers” moment
 05:55 The Perfect Father: healing starts with God
 07:10 Why everyone wins when men go from wounded to healthy
 08:30 Churches miss men (and why it’s not working)
 10:15 Healing + forgiveness: is it only “get right with God”?
 11:10 God’s affirmation: “You are my son… I love you…”
 13:05 Iron Sharpens Iron: how men are trained (not a content dump)
 14:45 Brotherhood: the missing fuel for men’s growth
 16:15 Practical call to action: invite men personally
 18:00 Fathering rhythms: dates with kids + leading the home
 20:10 Sabbath + controlling the rhythm of your household
 22:10 “First things first”: wife, kids, walking with God
 24:00 Recommended resources + where to find Iron Sharpens Iron
 25:00 Closing: forgiveness brings peace

The most insidious lies are the ones about your identity.

Are you a man who knows God exists but feels completely intimidated by the Bible? Maybe you have one on your nightstand, but it’s essentially a "good luck charm" or a paperweight. You want to be the dad you never had, but you don't know how to access the "manual."

In this Roundtable episode of Dudes Without Dads, we sit down with Kris Langham to dismantle the myth that the Bible is just an "answer book" or a religious checklist. We share raw stories—from finding the Gospel of John in a prison cell to realizing that God’s Word is actually a "Love Letter" from the Father you never had.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The "Math Book" Mistake: Why looking for quick answers is keeping you from real transformation.
• Where to Start: Why the Gospel of John is the ultimate starting point for men with father wounds.
• Identity Rewiring: How to replace the "old man" narrative with the truth of who God says you are.
• The Battle for the Mind: Why what has your mind has your "becoming."

"Talking about the past heals your present." It’s time to stop hiding behind tradition and start meeting the Dad you never had.

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - The Dad You Never Had 02:15 - Meeting the Father through the Word 04:30 - Why your Bible is a "Good Luck Charm" 07:10 - Gabriel’s Story: The Bible in a Prison Cell 10:45 - Why the Bible isn’t an "Answer Key" 14:20 - How to start your renewal process today

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• The Gospel of John
• Dudes Without Dads Community:
• The "Become the Dad You Never Had" Guide: 

CONNECT WITH US: Instagram: @DudesWithoutDads Website: www.DudesWithoutDadsPodcast.com

#FatherWounds #ChristianIdentity #HowToReadTheBible #DudesWithoutDads #GenerationalTrauma #MensMinistry #Faith

What does fatherlessness do to a man’s heart, identity, and future?

In this deeply moving episode of Dudes Without Dads, Randy Floyd shares his story of growing up without a father, navigating trauma, identity confusion, addiction, and emotional pain—until a life-changing encounter with Jesus at 16 redefined everything.

This conversation explores the long-term effects of father absence, the orphan mindset many men live with, and how God heals father wounds by stepping in as the Father we never had. Randy’s testimony speaks directly to men who feel lost, unseen, or unsure of who they are—and to parents who wonder if their mistakes define their children’s future.

This episode covers:

• Growing up without a dad and its impact on masculinity
• How father wounds lead to addiction, pride, and broken relationships
• Identity struggles in men raised without fathers
• God’s heart for the fatherless
• Healing emotional trauma through faith
• Why presence is more powerful than perfection in parenting

Dudes Without Dads is a podcast dedicated to helping men become the fathers they never had—through honesty, healing, and hope.

👉 Apply to share your story: https://dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com

👉 New episodes released weekly

What happens when success, money, and achievement still leave you empty?

In this powerful episode of Dudes Without Dads, Mike Wiggin shares his raw journey through father wounds, addiction, anger, and performance-based identity—and how grace completely transformed his life, faith, and fatherhood.

Mike opens up about growing up with a performance-driven father, spiraling into drugs and rebellion, and the moment he realized he was becoming the very dad he never wanted to be. Through surrender, repentance, and grace, he learned how to break generational cycles and raise his sons differently.

In this episode, we cover:

• How father wounds shape anger and identity
• Why performance-based love leads to addiction and burnout
• The difference between punishment and godly discipline
• How grace changes the way we parent
• What true surrender to Jesus really looks like
• Breaking generational curses as a man and a father

If you’re struggling with anger, identity, or becoming the dad you never had, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

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Father wounds don’t just live in your mind—they live in your body.

In this powerful conversation, Joshua Brown sits down with Justin Early, author of The Body Teaches the Soul, to unpack how absent, distracted, or destructive fathers shape men’s mental health, habits, addictions, and even physical responses like anxiety, anger, and shutdown.

Justin explains why information alone doesn’t heal men—and how embodied practices like sleep, food, exercise, male friendship, and lament are essential for breaking generational cycles and becoming the dad you never had.

This episode is especially for men who feel:

• Spiritually saved but emotionally disconnected
• Stuck in anxiety, addiction, or shame
• Like they’re “half alive” and don’t know why

Healing doesn’t start in your head alone. It starts in your body.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why father wounds are stored in the body, not just the mind
• How habits shape your heart more than intentions
• The connection between mental health, addiction, and embodiment
• Why ignoring your body keeps men spiritually stuck
• How male friendship and physical presence restore safety
• What biblical lament is—and how it heals anger and grief
• How to break generational patterns and model wholeness for your kids

📘 Featured Resource

📖 The Body Teaches the Soul: How to Build Habits That Shape Your Head and Your Heart
By Justin Early

(Bible Study Guide + Streaming Video available)

🎧 About Dudes Without Dads

Dudes Without Dads exists to help men heal father wounds, break generational cycles, and become the dads they never had. Every episode offers real conversations, practical tools, and hope for men who want a different legacy.

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👉 Share this episode with a man who needs it

🕒 Chapters / Timestamps (YouTube)

00:00 Intro – Father Wounds & the Body
 02:00 Justin’s Mental Health Collapse
 05:00 Why Habits Shape the Heart
 07:30 Why God Cares About Bodies
 10:30 Father Wounds, Addiction & Anxiety
 14:00 Can You Be Spiritually Healthy but Physically Unhealthy?
 17:30 Eating as an Act of Worship
 21:00 Lower Brain vs Upper Brain
 27:00 The Healing Power of Male Friendship
 34:00 What Is Biblical Lament?
 38:00 Hope for the Man Who Feels Half Alive

📌 Pinned Comment (YouTube)

Start here → 21:00 (Why father wounds live in the body)

Key moments:

• 05:00 Habits shape your heart
• 14:00 Spiritual health & the body
• 27:00 Why men need male friendship
• 34:00 Lament explained
• 38:00 Hope for men who feel stuck

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This episode explores God’s original design for family, why modern Western culture broke it, and how men without father figures can rebuild strong, multi-generational legacies. Jeremy Pryor shares biblical first principles, practical rhythms like weekly family meals, and a compelling vision for family discipleship.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why the modern Western idea of family is historically broken
• The biblical purpose of family from Genesis
• How hyper-individualism destroys fathers and communities
• Why men need identity clarity before leadership
• The power of weekly multi-generational family meals
• How to rebuild legacy even if you never had a dad
• What practical steps dads can take starting today

What if the family model you grew up with was never God’s design? In this episode, Jeremy Pryor explains why modern culture broke family—and how men can rebuild legacy even without a dad.

Key Takeaways:

• Why Western individualism is crushing families
• The 5-part biblical mission of family from Genesis
• How weekly family meals rebuild identity and legacy
• Why men must stop finding identity in work
• Practical steps to disciple your kids at home

Links & CTAs:
➡️ Apply to be a guest: https://dudeswithoutdadspodcast.com

➡️ Learn more about Family Teams: https://familyteams.com

➡️ Subscribe for weekly episodes helping men become the dads they never had

#familydiscipleship #biblicalfatherhood #dudeswithoutdads

⏱️ Chapters / Timestamps

• 00:00 Intro – Why Family Is Broken
• 02:00 What Went Wrong With Family
• 06:00 Western Culture vs Biblical Design
• 10:00 God’s Original Purpose for Family
• 15:00 Why Individualism Destroys Meaning
• 20:00 Vision for a Biblical Family Legacy
• 25:00 What Dads Must Stop Doing
• 30:00 One Habit That Changes Everything (Family Meals)
• 37:00 Why the Church Lost This Practice
• 45:00 Rapid-Fire Dad Questions
• 52:00 Family Teams & Building Legacy