The Milestone to Manhood Podcast

By David and Steven Arms

The Milestone to Manhood Podcast helps fathers organize a Christian Rite of Passage for their sons.

The purpose of a Rite of Passage is to make it clear to a boy the exact moment that he becomes a m... more

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The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

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February 20, 2025 "Everything that I have is yours" - Gabriel P.
In this episode of the Milestone to Manhood podcast, Steven Arms interviews Gabriel Perez about his experience organizing a rite of passage for his son. They discuss the significance of faith in family life, the planning and execution of the rite of passage weekend, and the lessons learned from the experience. The conversation emphasizes the importance of legacy and the role of fathers in shaping their children's lives.

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February 04, 2025 "I just ran the playbook" - Derek K.
In this episode of the Milestone to Manhood podcast, Deacon Dave Arms interviews Derek K. about his family, faith, and the importance of intentional parenting. Derek shares insights into his Catholic upbringing, the role of faith in his marriage, and how he has raised his ten children with a strong emphasis on spirituality. The conversation delves into the Rite of Passage that Derek held for his son. The conversation covers the various ceremonies and activities that took place, including the entrance ceremony, man talk, scripture discussions, and the family gift.

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January 07, 2025 "As a father I want to look back and say I gave them everything that I could" - holding a ROP for twins - Chris W.
Chris W. comes back to revisit the ROP that held for his eldest son, talks about the unique challenges and joys that come with parenting twins, planning a rite of passage for twins, memorable moments from their weekend, and advice for dads considering holding a ROP.

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41min
August 14, 2024 Have you held a Rite of Passage? Share your story!
If you recently held a rite of passage - or if you know someone who has - we want to hear from you! We are looking for guests to be on this show, the Milestone to Manhood Podcast, to share your story. No two ROPs are alike, so we want to know things like, what went well? What didn't go well? And what would you change in hindsight? By sharing your story, you will be helping other fathers who are on this same journey - fathers who want to affirm their sons in their identity as a man.
Email us at [email protected] to be a guest on the show.

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July 03, 2024 "I think all of us will remember this for the rest of our lives" - Dan F.
Dan F. talks about overcoming the apprehension that comes with organizing a rite of passage, how to connect with today's teenager, the preparation involved to organize a weekend, and the importance of community and tradition in a society that values the individual above all else.

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37min
June 05, 2024 "It wasn't just a birthday" - Mike B.
Mike B. talks with Deacon Dave about the Rite of Passage that he held for his eldest son. Mike and Dave discuss vocational discernment, why it is important to affirm a son as a man, the camping trip that he organized, hiding from raccoons, and treating his son differently after the weekend.
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34min
May 22, 2024 Going on a rite of passage as a 22-year-old male mentor, Chris A.
Chris A. is the Media Specialist at Extraordinary Mission. He focuses on video production, website edits, digital design, marketing, and branding for the ministry. He is a graduate of Tiffin University with a BA in Digital Media and Design. He enjoys playing sports with friends, spending time with the fam, and dabbling with music.
Chris talks about the Rite of Passage that he was invited to attend as one of the male mentors, the benefits of getting an "older brother" role model involved, and how the weekend impacted him.
Extraordinary Mission website: ⁠https://www.extraordinarymission.com/⁠
The 7 deadly dragon book series: ⁠https://www.extraordinarymission.com/product-page/the-7-deadly-dragons⁠

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39min
May 08, 2024 "If I do nothing else in life but raise my children well, then I have been successful" - Drexel King
Drexel King is a Marine veteran, student of Theology, entrepreneur, and most importantly, husband to his wife Johnna and the father of TEN beautiful children. Drexel talks to Steven about the rite of passage that he held for his eldest son in February 2024.
Drexel's website: ⁠https://kingandcompany.substack.com/
Drexel's interview with his son after their rite of passage weekend: https://kingandcompany.substack.com/p/episode-11-manhood-rite-of-passage

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April 24, 2024 "This is going to be a journey, you're going to make it, and I am going to be there every step of the way" - Dan S. - Voyage Rites
Dan S. is the founder of Voyages Rites, a four step rite of passage process that aims at initiating boys into manhood. Dan is the father of 3 children and resides in Virginia.

Voyage Rites on IG: https://www.instagram.com/Voyage_Rites/

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April 10, 2024 John Wood - "lead them, show them, and challenge them to be who God created them to be"
Dr. John R. Wood is the author of three books, including “Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission: 5 Steps to Winning the War Within,” which has over 240,000 copies distributed to date. Since the release of the book in December 2012, he has spoken at more than 100 parishes and schools across the country to people of all ages, inspiring thousands to embrace the message of the Universal Call to Holiness and help reawaken the sleeping giant called the Catholic Church.
John is the President of the non-profit organization “Extraordinary Mission” and is an eye doctor who provides mobile eye care to over 40 nursing homes and developmental disability facilities through his business, Mobile Eyes, which he started in 2007. John, with his wife Kristin and their five children were finalists in the 2021 OSV Innovation Challenge for their new 2nd Grade Sacramental Family Retreat called “Dragon Slayers” as one of the best new innovative ideas in the country.
Deacon Dave talks to John about the Rite of Passage he held for his son Isaiah, how he incorporated the Sacraments into the event, and what the weekend means to him now, in hindsight.
Extraordinary Mission website: https://www.extraordinarymission.com/
The 7 deadly dragon book series: https://www.extraordinarymission.com/product-page/the-7-deadly-dragons

Milestone to Manhood
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Buy a copy of the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09VDRC5TH?ref_=pe_3052080_276849420
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FAQs about The Milestone to Manhood Podcast:

How many episodes does The Milestone to Manhood Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.