In this episode, Peggy Dennis shares how God brought healing to her life after growing up in a home marked by trauma, including sexual trauma that deeply shaped her view of herself and her relationships. As a young adult, she carried that pain into choices she never truly wanted and patterns she struggled to break.

But God met her in the middle of it. Over time, He led her into real freedom, restored her identity, and is still doing a work in her life today.

Peggy’s story offers hope to anyone who has walked through painful experiences and wondered if healing is possible. Her journey reminds us that God can redeem even the deepest wounds and lead us into a new life with Him.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.

Colin Masterson had it all lined up — football offers, the identity of an athlete, the future he’d always dreamed about. But when he was caught with drugs, everything collapsed overnight. The parties, the drinking, the girls… none of it filled the emptiness that followed. What he thought was a family problem turned out to be a spiritual one. In the middle of the brokenness, Jesus met him. And the identity football gave him was nothing compared to the one Christ restored.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.

This week’s episode shares a powerful story of struggle, confession, and transformation. Our guests open up about their past with sleeping around and the hidden battle with pornography that followed them into marriage. Even after the truth came out, the fight continued—until they fully surrendered their lives to Jesus. Their testimony is raw, honest, and filled with hope for anyone facing similar battles. God really does redeem and restore.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.

He was this close to losing everything in a fire. But instead of ashes, God left behind a lesson. The soot on the walls wasn’t just damage — it was a testimony. Join us as we talk about how God can turn the evidence of your trials into reminders of His faithfulness.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.

Their story is one of total wreckage — addiction, betrayal, and a marriage hanging by a thread. Both trapped in their own addictions, she turned to unfaithfulness, and he turned away from hope. But when they encountered God, everything began to change.

Through pain, honesty, and grace, God rebuilt what was once destroyed. This podcast shares their journey from addiction and heartbreak to freedom and restoration — a living testimony that no one is too far gone for redemption.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.

In this episode, we sit down with David for part 2 — a man whose story is a powerful reminder of the goodness of God through every season. After losing nearly everything in Hurricane Katrina, David rebuilt his life in Northwest Arkansas. But even after the move, more challenges came — including deep personal struggles and heartbreak. From digging ditches to eventually serving as Mayor, David’s story is one of faith, perseverance, and God’s unwavering grace. His journey proves that even when life falls apart, God’s goodness never does.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.

Growing up in New Orleans, David was surrounded by the sights and sounds of Bourbon Street — a world of chaos, temptation, and brokenness that felt “normal” at the time. But as he got older, he realized that what he thought was normal was far from the life God had for him. In this powerful podcast, hear how God completely transformed David’s story — from a life shaped by the streets to a life shaped by purpose. His journey is one of redemption, faith, and becoming the man and leader God created him to be.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.

Their marriage was full of struggles—from addiction and loss to unimaginable pain—but God’s grace made all things new. In this episode, hear the raw and inspiring story of a woman who got pregnant by and married her cocaine dealer, and how God redeemed their relationship, healed their hearts, and transformed their family. This is a powerful reminder that no situation is too broken for God to restore.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.

They had the toys, but not the peace. From motorcycles and boats to houses, they lived like they had it all—except they couldn’t even afford groceries. After losing a car to repossession and getting kicked out of their home, they learned a powerful truth: God wasn’t after their money, He was after their hearts. In this episode, Dylan and his wife Jennifer share their raw and real story of financial struggle, tithing through the chaos, and how God used their money mess to shift their identity from what they owned to who they were in Christ.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.

She shot up dope and downed vodka in the church parking lot—broken, high, and desperate. But that day, everything changed. In this powerful episode, hear the raw and real story of a woman who walked into church in the middle of her addiction and walked out completely transformed by the love and power of Jesus. Today, her life is radically different, and she’s sharing the Gospel with others who feel too far gone. This testimony is proof that no one is beyond God’s reach. If you’ve ever wondered whether Jesus can truly change a life… this story will leave no doubt.

👇About Unfathered Fathers👇

This podcast exists to equip men to become the husbands, fathers, and leaders they were created to be. It’s for those breaking the cycle—men who didn’t have strong role models growing up, but are ready to lead their families with purpose. Each episode confronts cultural lies about manhood, tackles issues like addiction, sin, and deep wounds, and points men to healing, truth, and the God-given strength to walk in real freedom.