If we’re being honest, most of us men like a quick fix.

If something’s broken, we want the tool, the answer, the three-step plan - and preferably something we can have wrapped up before lunch.

But healing doesn’t always work that way does it?

In Part 2 of "The Wounded Warrior", we’re gonna look at some of the parts we tend to skip when we’re trying to move past the pain too quickly. We’ll identify some of the patterns that are easy to fall into, the ways we protect ourselves without even realizing it, and why some of those old reactions keep showing up long after we thought we were done with them.

And maybe one of the most important things to remember when we’re dealing with that little guy inside of us is this:

We have to stop fighting him.

In this episode, we’ll look at some practical ways to stop fighting that wounded little boy—and begin fathering him instead. To give him some of the patience, reassurance, protection, and truth he may have needed all along.

Psalm 34:18 says:

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

God doesn’t ask us to overpower the wounded places in our story. He invites us to bring them close - to Him.

Because sometimes healing doesn’t begin when we finally get tougher. Sometimes it begins when we stop running, stop fighting, and allow God to show us a different way forward.

So today, let’s go a little deeper beneath the armor as we continue the conversation about "The Wounded Warrior" - learning how to stop fighting that little guy inside of us and start fathering him instead.

I’m really glad you’re here today as we wrap up this series.

Let’s dive in.

If we’re being honest, I think every man carries a story.

Some parts are easier to talk about, while others get buried beneath responsibility, toughness, humor, and those familiar words:

“I’m fine.”

But what happens when the man we’ve become is still carrying the pain of the boy we once were?

Who is this little boy—and why does he seem to be living in my chest?

In this first of two parts to this next episode, we’re going to explore that wounded warrior inside all of us as we wrestle with the inner child.

We’ll talk about what it means to carry wounds that may have shaped us long before we understood them—and how those wounds can still surface through anger, fear, rejection, relationships, or the constant need to prove ourselves.

This episode is not about blaming the past for every struggle we face today. It is about recognizing what may still be affecting us, understanding why certain moments hit us so deeply, and beginning an honest conversation about the wounded places beneath the armor.

Psalm 147:3 says:

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

God is not ashamed of the wounded parts of our story. He meets us there—and He offers the healing we may have spent years trying to find on our own.

So today, let’s go beneath the armor as we talk about that wounded warrior inside all of us and discover what God may have for us in this conversation.

I’m really glad you’re here for part 1 of..."The Wounded Warrior."

Let’s dive in.

If we’re being honest, I think every man carries a story.

Some parts are easier to talk about, while others get buried beneath responsibility, toughness, humor, and those familiar words:

“I’m fine.”

But what happens when the man we’ve become is still carrying the pain of the boy we once were?

Who is this little boy—and why does he seem to be living in my chest?

In this next episode, we’re going to explore that wounded warrior inside all of us as we wrestle with the inner child.

We’ll talk about what it means to carry wounds that may have shaped us long before we understood them—and how those wounds can still surface through anger, fear, rejection, relationships, or the constant need to prove ourselves.

This episode is not about blaming the past for every struggle we face today. It is about recognizing what may still be affecting us, understanding why certain moments hit us so deeply, and beginning an honest conversation about the wounded places beneath the armor.

Psalm 147:3 says:

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”

God is not ashamed of the wounded parts of our story. He meets us there—and He offers the healing we may have spent years trying to find on our own.

So today, let’s go beneath the armor as we talk about that wounded warrior inside all of us and discover what God may have for us in this conversation.

I’m really glad you’re here.

Let’s dive in.

By now, you’ve walked through active listening, unmet needs, old wounds, hidden addictions, silence from God, questions about your purpose, father wounds, and the lie of “private” sin. If you’re being honest, you've probably see some places where you’ve fallen short (I know I have) – as a husband, father, son, friend, or even follower of Jesus.

Forgiveness isn't just this soft, sentimental end to your journey. It's the engine that makes Real Change possible.

•  Without forgiveness: received and given –you’re stuck cycling through shame, regret, and wasted effort. 

•  With forgiveness: you can step into a different story…one where your failures may be real, but they’re not final.

This next episode is all about Real Joy! The joy that comes when you stop trying to pay for what Jesus has already paid for, and when you stop demanding from others what God has called you to release. Let's see what God has for us today, I'll see you inside. Tom~

Every man has heard the whisper: “Relax. It’s not hurting anyone.” You click on that site, send that message, take that pill, place that bet, or nurse that grudge alone – and think, “No one knows. No one’s getting hurt. I’ve got this contained.”

That’s one of the enemy’s favorite lies. Sin always advertises as small, private, and controllable. It never tells you theprice up front. It never shows you the long-term “invoice” that will arrive at your marriage, your kids, your walk with God, and your own soul.

This episode is all about ripping off the mask of “private” sin, and seeing what it really does, and learning how to walk inintegrity when nobody’s watching. Let's see what God has for us today...I'll see you inside.

Every man leaves a legacy. Some leave money, some leave memories, some even leave scars. The question isn’t if you’ll leave a legacy – it’s what kind you’ll leave. A godly legacy isn’t just about what people say about you at your funeral; it’s about the spiritual, emotional, and relational impact that keeps shaping your family long after you’re gone.

You don’t have to be famous, wealthy, or perfect to leave a powerful legacy. You just have to be faithful – one dayat a time, one decision at a time, and one conversation at a time. This episode is all about "how to leave" that Godly Legacy so that your wife, your kids, and the generations after you can see and feel the imprint of God through your life. Let's jump in and see what God has for us today.

We're gonna take a deeper look into Breaking Generational Cycles Through God’s Example of True Fatherhood.  It's time to go deeper…into those father wounds and broken relationships that shape how you love, lead, and trust. These aren’t surface scratches either; they’re roots that influence your marriage, parenting, and even your faith.Many men carry silent pain from dads who were absent, harsh, distant, or disappointing. That pain will continue to echo unless it’s properly confronted.This episode revisits those hurts with the focus of:healing father wounds through God’s perfect example of true fatherhood, mending key relationships, and breaking cycles so you don’t pass pain to the next generation. God's desire, is to turn your story from survival into Real Legacy. We'll see you inside.

Every man asks questions like: "Why am I here? What am I supposed to do with my life?" You see other guys who seemto have it figured out…leading companies, pastoring churches, coaching teams, building something that lasts. Meanwhile, you grind through your daily routine, wondering if you're just marking time or missing the mark. This episode is all about cutting through the noise to hear God's voice in regards to your calling. It's about aligning your life with what He's designed you for, not what culture or comparison tells you it should be. I'll see you inside as we discover what God has for us when it comes to your Real Purpose!

Ever experience a season when your prayers felt like you were just talking into the dark? What do you do when the answers don't come in your timeline? You pour out your heart, and nothing seems to change. We read the Bible about the promises that come with waiting, but why is "waiting"...soo hard? Then when we don't see God show up, we start to doubt, and it's in those times, we start to ask ourselves that question, "Does God Even Hear Me?" That kind of "Doubt" can then turn into some pretty unhealthy places if not dealt with properly. Really glad you're here, so let's see what God has 4 us today. I'll see you inside...

Most men don’t think of themselves as addicts. That word feels too strong, too shameful, too “other” and not Me! Addicts are those other guys…the ones who lose everything, who hit rock bottom, who can’t function. You, on the other hand...hold down a job, show up at church, and pay yourbills. You tell yourself, “I’m fine. I can stop whenever I want.”

We'll dive into this "secret" issue that affects so many men, who experience the biggest lie of the enemy that says, "It's Not That Bad!" If the enemy can convince you that your sin is manageable, private, and even small...he can keep it growing in the dark. It's time to bring this into the light, and allow Real healing to begin. Moving past the shame, men can once again experience Real freedom in this area, while encouraging other Real Men, and point them to a Real God!

See you inside. #RMRL