Forgiveness is the heart of the Gospel and of the Fathers in the Field ministry;  It is the hope for healing for fatherless boys - and men - but a monumental challenge because of the deep seated fatherwound.  In this episode, John covers how the fatherwound and forgiveness are tied intimately together, and describes how men and boys can break free from the bonds of their pain and become even closer with the Heavenly Father.

John describes the progressive relationship between mentor father and field buddy (fatherless boy) that leads to the discussion of forgiving his earthly father.

Sobering truths about the impact of the fatherwound in fatherless boys reveals them to be a danger to themselves and others.

Generational fatherlessness is eroding the foundation of the family, society's backbone.  The father-son relationship is the spiritual foundation of the world.

John stands firm on biblical truth - God designed men to be the spiritual head of household.  The cultural shifts that discard this design are responsible for the breakdown of the family.

John welcomes onair the Man Enough Podcast's producer, MT.  In a discussion about the fatherwound, John and MT explore a different type of fatherlessness - When the dad is in the home, but he doesn't live up to his biblical charter as Pastor, Provider, and Protector.

Even though Producer MT had a dad at home, his fatherwound was profound.

A suicidal fatherless boy finds restoration through forgiveness and matures with the modeling of his Mentor Father, later choosing to serve the Lord and minister to orphaned children overseas.

Admist the challenges from facing boldly into the headwinds of the pain of fatherlessness for both boys and men, with faith and efforts from Real Men, there's undeniable evidence of life transformation thanks to ministry with Real Reach, Real Revival, and Real Restoration.  Don't miss the inspiring stories of Real Recovery asnd the Real Love of the Heavenly Father.

Because of his deep fatherwound, John put his needs before others' and it could have cost him everything.  That's why he wrote Man Enough to Forgive, a book and study to help men overcome the fatherwound of abandonment.