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In this heartfelt episode of the Canyon Pathways Podcast, host Luke Smith welcomes David Kosobucki into a vulnerable conversation about fatherhood, faith, and the deep journey from comprehension to true understanding.

Together, they unpack the painful realities of fatherlessness and the long road toward discovering God—not as a distant concept—but as a loving, present Father. David shares moving stories from his childhood, his grief journey, the music that stirred something deeper in him, and a wild season of Bible smuggling that brought faith into sharp focus.

At the heart of this conversation is the invitation to live like a son—not an orphan—no matter your background or how late you come to it. The Father is always waiting.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding is different from comprehension—it’s personal, not just intellectual.
• Faith is relational, not about rules or knowledge.
• 40% of men grow up without a father, and that absence shapes identity.
• Sonship begins with accepting God’s love, not earning it.
• Fatherlessness isn’t the end of the story—God is bigger than your fatherless problem.
• Personal transformation often begins in unlikely places—a song, a conversation, a crisis.
• Mission, community, and calling emerge when we understand whose sons we are.
• It’s never too late to seek God and discover your identity.

Discussion Questions Download: https://canyonpathwayspodcast.com/understanding

Field Note Reference:
"Why We Need Understanding"

Scripture Reference:
"By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established." – Proverbs 24:3

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