May 29, 2025

True Manhood Looks Like Jesus with Reward Sibanda

53 minutes

Reward Sibanda admits he experienced some culture shock when he went from the community-oriented culture of Zimbabwe to the individualism—and temptations—of the United States. But he shares the lessons he learned about personal freedom, sin, and redemption with Nate Dewberry in this week’s podcast, along with his thoughts on how fasting elevates our spirits and deepens our connection with God.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro

1:54 Reward’s views on the relationship between economics, sociology, and theology

7:43 Reward talks about his background and spiritual formation

14:09 What does redemption mean to you?

17:56 Overcoming the isolation that sin and warped concepts of manhood create

30:35 Reward explains how fasting strengthens the spirit

41:03 Practical advice for overcoming our internal resistance to fasting

46:35 New fatherhood and other things that are bringing Reward joy these days

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