February 05, 2026

Husband, Father, and Disciple, with Austin Milster

49 minutes

As a teenager, Austin Milster remembers that his faith was mainly about following rules and checking boxes. But his time in the Army prompted him to re-evaluate his life and invest in the search for a more meaningful relationship with Christ. This week, Austin covers a variety of topics in conversation with Nate Dewberry, from how our own upbringing can echo in the way we guide, encourage, and discipline our kids to resisting the pressure to put work before family, and what he’s learned as a leader of The Redeemed’s small online groups.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/What does redemption mean to you?

3:02 Austin’s faith journey

6:08 The regular disciplines that have helped Austin find a more meaningful faith

9:58 How athletic activity can help us become mentally and spiritually stronger

14:22 Fatherhood and what it teaches us about ourselves

21:33 Walking the line between encouragement and discipline

27:36 Guiding principles for balancing work, marriage, and parenthood

33:39 What Austin’s learned from leading small groups at The Redeemed

41:35 Creating an environment where men are willing to be vulnerable

45:20 Closing thoughts: Advice for guys who feel lost

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