Most young men walk into marriage clinging to the mindset of singleness—and wonder why everything starts falling apart. In this powerful episode of the Fatherhood Foundation Podcast, Pastor Robert breaks down one principle every man must master before saying "I do": The Principle of Exchange.

Whether you're newly married, dating, or simply want to grow into a better man, this episode is packed with wisdom that will transform the way you think about responsibility, sacrifice, and spiritual leadership.

✅ Learn why being a man is a choice—not just a title
✅ Discover how exchange is at the core of love, faith, and fatherhood
✅ Hear raw, honest advice from 34 years of marriage experience

🎯 Your first ministry is your home. Handle your business there—and then watch what God can do through you.

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Is this all there is—work, bills, and a quiet fade into the background? In this powerful episode, we unpack the deep desire men have for adventure, purpose, and significance—and how culture, fatherlessness, and misdirected ambition often lead them to search in all the wrong places.

Through real talk, personal stories, and biblical truth, we explore:

🔥 Why men are wired for adventure
🛠️ How routine jobs can feel like a slow death
📦 The struggle to find meaning in everyday life
🚀 The thrill of mission trips, serving others, and stepping into God-given purpose
💬 How to be the spiritual leader at home—even in a 9-5

Whether you’re a man feeling stuck or a woman trying to understand the man in your life, this episode brings clarity, encouragement, and a call to live on mission.

➡️ Don’t settle for survival. You were made for more.

What happens when a newlywed of 16 days sits down with a husband of 34 years?
This heartfelt, honest conversation dives deep into what marriage really means—from biblical covenant and spiritual covering to sacrifice, unmet expectations, and the reality behind romanticized ideas of love.
Whether you're single, engaged, or decades in, this is for every man who wants to lead with love, cover with grace, and walk in covenant the way Christ does with His church.
🔥 Topics Covered:
Why marriage isn’t 50/50
What it means to cover, not control
Learning to pray and intercede for your wife
Why some men shouldn’t get married (yet)
Building a new culture together—not copying your parents’
📖 “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” — Ephesians 5
👥 Share this with a young man preparing for marriage, or someone who's lost sight of the purpose behind it.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most important transitions a man will ever face—moving from manhood to marriage, and ultimately to fatherhood. Pastor Robert shares deep biblical insight on love, sacrifice, and maturity through seasons of life.

Key topics include:

Why biblical love is the foundation for manhood

How marriage reshapes your priorities

The sacrifices of fatherhood and the growth it brings

Navigating transitions with grace and faith

Whether you're single, engaged, or raising kids, this episode will challenge and encourage you to grow in every season.

📖 1 Corinthians 13 | Faith, Hope, and Love — but the greatest of these is Love.

How do you raise godly children in a culture that feels increasingly godless? In this episode, we tackle one of the most emotional and complex challenges facing Christian parents today. From phones and porn to parenting regrets and spiritual patience, this conversation is raw, real, and rooted in truth.

💬 “You don’t just need quality time. You need time.”

We explore what it looks like to love without compromising truth, how to handle a child walking away from the faith, and what it means to trust God through the chaos of free will. Whether you're a young parent or a grandparent, this message will stir your heart and strengthen your resolve.

📖 Topics Covered:

How the culture has changed across generations

Parenting regrets and redemption

Loving without validating sin

The power of prayer, faith, and patience

Raising children to know Christ in a post-Christian world

What does it really mean to leave a legacy?

In this episode, we flip the script on what the world tells us about success, remembrance, and impact. Pastor Robert dives deep into the heart of legacy—not as a statue or a name on a wall, but as a life poured into others. From spontaneous street preaching in Mexico to the quiet power of discipleship, this conversation unpacks why true legacy is built in the doing, not the planning.

Whether you're a parent, leader, or just someone searching for purpose—this episode will challenge everything you thought you knew about leaving something that lasts.

In this powerful episode of the Fatherhood Foundation Podcast, Pastor Brandon Sanders shares his raw and redemptive journey—from witnessing his mother’s murder as a child to ultimately forgiving the man who took her life… his own father. #father #god 

What begins as a story of trauma and abandonment transforms into a testimony of healing, grace, and the life-changing power of forgiveness. Pastor Brandon opens up about addiction, fatherlessness, marriage struggles, and how God met him at his lowest to restore what was broken.

Whether you’ve been through pain, loss, or betrayal—this episode reminds us: no one is too far gone for redemption.

From Fatherless to Fathering | Pastor Brandon’s Redemption Story

“I didn’t know how to be a father… because I never knew how to be a son.”

In this powerful episode, Pastor Brandon shares his raw, redemptive journey from growing up fatherless to becoming a spiritual and practical father. He opens up about the wounds of his past, the mentors who showed up when he needed them most, and how God transformed his understanding of identity, masculinity, and love.

Whether you’re a father, mentor, or someone healing from your own story — this conversation is for you.

00:00 – Intro
00:28 – The impact of growing up fatherless
01:31 – Finding identity through scripture
02:30 – Why Pastor Brandon joined the Fatherhood Foundation
03:24 – Early mistakes as a father
04:32 – Learning to father through healing
05:08 – What a good father really provides
06:29 – Fathering vs. living through your kids
07:29 – Intentionality and being present
08:20 – Why masculinity becomes toxic
09:13 – A mentor asks: “Who are you?”
10:55 – Feeling like a failure as a father and pastor
12:22 – Love will always cost you something
13:37 – When they’re finally ready to receive
14:58 – Final encouragement: Don’t give up

What if leadership wasn’t about power, but about service?

In this episode of the Fatherhood Foundation Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Brandon from Mobile, Alabama, who shares his journey from growing up in foster care to leading global missions and mentoring at-risk youth. His take on servant leadership flips the script on everything the world teaches about success.

👉 You’ll learn:

Why true leaders serve first
How to lead without a title
The difference between Pharaoh leadership vs. Fathering leadership
Real stories of toxic vs. transformational leadership


01:00 – Introducing Pastor Brandon
02:25 – Birth of Urban Missionaries
03:55 – The Power of Intense Men & the Call to Lead
04:30 – Do Leaders Need Titles?
05:32 – Worldly Leadership vs. Servant Leadership
06:57 – Story of Toxic Leadership
08:29 – Mindset Shift: Learning from Bad Examples
08:58 – Good Leadership Modeled by Pastor Robert
09:58 – Fathering vs. Pharaoh Leadership
11:30 – First Steps to Leading Well
12:33 – Why Great Leaders Give Their Secrets Away
13:25 – Recap: The 3 Big Ideas on Leadership

In this episode of the Fatherhood Foundation Podcast, we break down the four key relationships that every man must master to live a strong, purpose-driven life. Pastor Robert shares insights on:

✅ Building a real relationship with God
✅ Finding brothers who walk with you in faith
✅ Seeking wise counselors for guidance
✅ Strengthening your marriage and valuing your wife

These relationships shape your destiny, leadership, and legacy as a father, husband, and man of God. Don’t miss this powerful conversation!

00:35 - 01:08 | Welcome to the Podcast – Host introductions and episode setup

01:08 - 03:12 | The Crisis of Fatherlessness – The impact of absent fathers on families and society

03:12 - 04:50 | Men & Isolation – Why men struggle with relationships and finding strong friendships

04:50 - 06:42 | Relationship #1: God – Why a relationship with God is the foundation for everything else

06:42 - 09:57 | Signs of a Real Relationship with God – How to know if you truly know God

09:57 - 12:06 | Relationship #2: Brothers – The importance of having strong, loyal friendships

12:06 - 15:32 | Building Brotherhood & Loyalty – How real friendships strengthen men

15:32 - 17:54 | Relationship #3: Counselors – The power of wise counsel in decision-making

17:54 - 21:38 | Choosing the Right Counselors – Why the right mentors shape your destiny

21:38 - 27:21 | Relationship #4: Wife – Understanding marriage as a spiritual partnership

27:21 - 35:50 | How Marriage Transforms a Man – The deeper purpose of marriage in spiritual growth

35:50 - 38:39 | Breaking Generational Curses – How strong marriages and fatherhood impact future generations

38:39 - 40:00 | Closing Thoughts & Call to Action – Summary of the four relationships and final words