Being Sons
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Being Sons podcast helps men walk in union with God, as Father and sons.
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53. Sons at Work w/Rich Pantusa - Part 2/2
July 16, 2024 19:15 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBSummary In part 2 of this 2 part conversation with Rich Pantusa we explore the theme of being sons in the workplace and how to see the sacred work of God in it. It draws parallels with the experiences of the Israelites in Egypt and their journey of sonship, highlighting the importance of going through uncomfortable places to develop character and trust in God. The conversation also discusses the preparation for reigning in the coming kingdom and the restoration of all things. Jesus' life is...
52. Son at Work w/Rich Pantusa - Part 1/2
July 02, 2024 20:49 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBHow does God use a man's work to initiate him? In part 1 of this 2 part conversation, Jay Heck and guest Rich Pantusa discuss the tension of living a sacred life while working in a secular environment. They also discuss the importance of inviting God into this duality to His path and perspective. The conversation touches on topics such as finding identity in work, the pressure to provide for family, and the need for initiation and guidance from God in the workplace. Being Sons helps...
51. Engaging Anxiety w/Mandy Nelson Part 2/2
March 13, 2024 19:00 - 27 minutes - 50.6 MBWelcome back for part 2. The world is an anxious place and growing more anxious by the hour. What is God's provision and path to help us live above the fear, in union with Him, no matter what life looks like? For this 2-part discussion I invited friend and counselor Mandy Nelson to discuss her life-long journey with anxiety, what she is learning, and how it has led her to becoming a mentor who helps others navigate fears and find the peace God promises us. Mandy Nelson is a highly gifted c...
50. Engaging Anxiety w/Mandy Nelson Part 1/2
February 23, 2024 05:07 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBThe world is an anxious place and growing more anxious. Why? What is God's provision and path to help us live above the fear, in union with Him, no matter what life looks like? For this 2-part discussion I invited my friend Mandy Nelson to discuss her life-long journey with anxiety, what she is learning, and how it has led her to becoming a mentor who helps others navigate fears and find the peace God promises us. It's a topic I need to engage personally, wrestling with anxiety myself at t...
49. Sage: A Man's Second Passage w/Chris Bruno - Part 2/2
December 28, 2023 02:38 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MBWhat is the Biblical definition of a sage? In part 2 of this 2-part conversation with author Chris Bruno we cover this and explore the first and second passages every maturing man must take in order to become the hero behind the hero. Chris Bruno is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Director of Restoration Project and author of the new (and excellent) book Sage: A Man's Guide into His Second Passage. After decades of diving deep into the sacred stories of men as a counselor, Chris Bruno...
48. Sage: A Man's Second Passage w/Chris Bruno - Part 1/2
December 05, 2023 22:16 - 36 minutes - 84.8 MBIn the stories we all love so much there is often an older man in the shadows guiding the hero on his journey. He is the Sage...the hero behind the hero. But what exactly is a "Sage"? Who becomes one? And why are sages so rare today? These are the questions we explore with Chris Bruno, Licensed Professional Counselor, Director of Restoration Project and author of the new (and excellent) book Sage: A Man's Guide into His Second Passage. After decades of diving deep into the sacred stories o...
47. The Divine Template for Sonship w/Jim Barker - Part 2/2
September 07, 2023 19:06 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThis is part 2 of our conversation with Jim Barker, a wise man who has for decades explored the invitation into sonship and become comfortable sitting with big questions. In this episode I press Jim to help us understand how sons are practically transformed by the love of God, and how experiencing it and operating in it go hand in hand. There is a secret power released in us only when we learn to move from the sickness of the singular into the power of the plural. It's the essential shift ...
46. From Lion to Christian with Jim Barker - Part 1/2
August 24, 2023 04:50 - 39 minutes - 89.8 MBMy guest on this episode is Jim Barker, a man who has done the work to become a true sage to me and so many other men. I asked Jim to sit with me and share some of the stories and wisdom he's gathered on his journey from being a pro golfer who mocked Christians to a son of God and gifted discipler of men.
45. Stealing Past Watchful Dragons - A Conversation w/Mandy Nelson
February 23, 2023 23:42 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBHave you really considered the power of fairy tales? From what dimension do these epic fantasies get their power to move the human heart? Join Jay Heck and guest Mandy Nelson as they use the blockbuster trilogy The Lord of the Rings to discuss how God uses story to grant us, His sons and daughters, access to truths written so deeply on our hearts only He can take us there. About Our Guest - Mandy Nelson is co-director with her husband Scott of Empowering Ranch where she offers mentorin...
44. Adoption as Sons - A Conversation with Scott Morin
January 19, 2023 17:38 - 1 hour - 106 MBWhat does it mean to be "adopted" as sons by God? This is the question Scott Morin (co-director of Empowering Ranch) and I dive into in this episode. Scott returns to the podcast to bring some helpful perspective into this discussion using the lens of the Biblical language. We start with defining adoption, move into personal stories of how God transforms orphans into sons, and then discuss what the new testament has to say about it. (Galations 4:4-7, Romans 8:15, 23, 9:3-5 and Ephesians 3:1...
43. The Sex Talks (Part 2 of 2) A Conversation Between Father and Sons
October 16, 2022 15:46 - 1 hour - 177 MBWhy wait for sex until marriage? Is there a compelling reason? Culture has lost God's vision for this incredible gift and the narrow path that ensures we get the most satisfaction out of it. In part 2 of this 2 part conversation, Jay talks with his 20 year old son Baer and his best friend Jake about the hot topic of sex. Whether you are a father prepping for the conversations with your son, or a son looking for the good way, we pray you find these discussions life-giving and equipping.
42. The Sex Talks (Part 1 of 2) A Conversation Between Father and Sons
September 29, 2022 16:59 - 56 minutes - 78.5 MBNavigating our sons skillfully from boyhood into the world of men is confusing and sometimes terrifying, especially when it comes to the topic of sexuality. No father leads his son perfectly, but this perfection we'd like to offer is not as critical as simply having some courageous intentionality. In these next 2 episodes I have a conversation with my 20 year old son Baer and his best friend Jake about their humorously imperfect journeys into manhood. In this episode we look back on the earl...
41. From Orphan to Argyle w/Darren Lewis (Part 2 of 2)
August 18, 2022 00:28 - 56 minutes - 133 MBWhat does the journey of sonship look like? No one knows better than Darren Lewis. In part 2 of this 2-part conversation Darren shares his personal redemptive tale to help us see how God rescues us from living like orphans, reveals our true identity as His beloved sons, and molds us into the spiritual fathers the world so desperately needs. ABOUT DARREN AND FATHERING ADVENTURES: Darren Lewis is father of 4 sons and founder/director of Fathering Adventures, an adventure ministry in Austra...
40. From Orphan to Argyle w/Darren Lewis (Part 1 of 2)
August 05, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBOur guest is Darren Lewis, father of 4 sons and founder/director of Fathering Adventures, an adventure ministry equipping men in Australia with the guidance they need to father the way God intended. Darren’s redemptive tale poignantly illustrates how God takes orphans in their brokenness and lovingly molds them into the deeply good fathers humanity so desperately needs. What does the journey from orphan to son to spiritual father look like? What does every son, regardless of age, need fr...
39. Katischuó - The Strength That Prevails (Part 2 of 2) w/John Eldredge
June 24, 2022 03:31 - 48 minutes - 111 MBIn part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Being Sons continues it's interview with New York Times best-selling author and father-figure to many, John Eldredge, discussing his new book "Resilient". Spiritual pressures are increasing and testing our strength in these turbulent times, and God is making provisions for those who align themselves with Him. So how do we do this? How do we recognize what we are under and respond with a strength that prevails? We talk about that, and prepping, and what ...
38. Katischuó - The Strength That Prevails (Part 1 of 2) w/John Eldredge
June 23, 2022 16:31 - 43 minutes - 99.9 MBBest-selling author and a father to many, John Eldredge joins us again for a 2-part conversation about learning to live with resilience from God in these testing times. It's the subject of his timely new book release "Resilient". We talk about the pressures of the hour we live in, the end of the age, the reasons men's hearts are failing, and the abundant provision God is giving in this hour to His friends. These 2 episodes are packed full of life-giving wisdom and perspective. Join us for th...
37. Sons are Made in the Wilderness w/Scott Morin
May 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBHave you experienced a tough but life-changing season in the wilderness? It's unavoidable. God takes every son he loves through these tough seasons. But why? In this encouraging episode I talk with Scott Morin, co-director of Empowering Ranch, about how God uses the wilderness to transform men and prepare them for a supernatural life in the land of blessing and influence. Scott brings his many years of Biblical Hebrew and Greek study to help us unpack this critical character called "wilder...
36. Fathering Daughters w/Sissy Goff
May 04, 2022 20:33 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn this conversation I got to speak with one of my parenting heroes and an expert on girl's development needs, Sissy Goff. Out of the 29 years experience she has invested in working with girls, she shares some incredible wisdom and encouragement. How important a role do fathers play in the lives of their daughters? What do daughters need most from us? What questions do daughters carry with them wherever they go, and what gifts does God give uniquely to fathers who have the courage to press...
Podcast E36 - Fathering Daughters w/Sissy Goff
May 04, 2022 20:33 - 1 hour - 138 MBIn this conversation I got to speak with one of my parenting heroes and an expert on girl's development needs, Sissy Goff. Out of the 29 years experience she has invested in working with girls, she shares some incredible wisdom and encouragement. How important a role do fathers play in the lives of their daughters? What do daughters need most from us? What questions do daughters carry with them wherever they go, and what gifts does God give uniquely to fathers who have the courage to press...
35. Fathering Boys (Part 2 of 2) w/David Thomas
April 20, 2022 19:24 - 59 minutes - 110 MBEvery boy needs things only a father can give. In part 2 of this 2 part conversation, we continue our interview with David Thomas, a sought after counselor with 26 years experience helping boys and families. We begin to dive into understanding the developmental stages of boys into men. • Explorer (roughly age 1-4) • Lover (5-8) • Individual (9-12) • Wanderer (13-18) • Warrior (17-25) I also asked him "Is it our job as fathers to push or pull our sons through the stages to becom...
E35 - Fathering Boys (Part 2 of 2) w/David Thomas
April 20, 2022 19:24 - 59 minutes - 110 MBEvery boy needs things only a father can give. In part 2 of this 2 part conversation, we continue our interview with David Thomas, a sought after counselor with 26 years experience helping boys and families. We begin to dive into understanding the developmental stages of boys into men. • Explorer (roughly age 1-4) • Lover (5-8) • Individual (9-12) • Wanderer (13-18) • Warrior (17-25) I also asked him "Is it our job as fathers to push or pull our sons through the stages to becom...
E34 - Fathering Boys (Part 1 of 2) w/David Thomas
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBEvery boy needs things only a father can give. So what are those things? In part 1 of this 2 part conversation, Jay talks with David Thomas, Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries, to help us understand the developmental stages of boys into men and what they need uniquely from their fathers. ABOUT: DAVID THOMAS, L.M.S.W., (Licensed Master Social Worker) is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN. He is the co-author o...
34. Fathering Boys (Part 1 of 2) w/David Thomas
April 07, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 112 MBEvery boy needs things only a father can give. So what are those things? In part 1 of this 2 part conversation, Jay talks with David Thomas, Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries, to help us understand the developmental stages of boys into men and what they need uniquely from their fathers. ABOUT: DAVID THOMAS, L.M.S.W., (Licensed Master Social Worker) is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN. He is the co-author o...
33. Keep Your Temple Strong w/ Dr. Anthony Balduzzi
March 17, 2022 00:03 - 50 minutes - 115 MBMaintaining our physical bodies becomes more challenging as we mature. How can it be done well? And is it worth the investment? In this episode I talk with Dr. Anthony Balduzzi about how our bodies are actually where God Himself resides. God's sons are temples and this reality should effect how we maintain them. Dr. Balduzzi coaches us, as he has thousands of men, including Jay, to discover that there is hope for all men to age well and be as healthy in body as we are strong in spirit....
32. Asking God for His Name w/ Cayce Harris
January 18, 2022 01:10 - 25 minutes - 46 MBCayce Harris, Director at ONE, joins us to discuss the question God is always asking us, "Who do you say that I am?" The answer to this question leads us not only to see Him as He really is, but it helps us see ourselves as we truly are. Cayce leads us through how to invite God to reveal His names to us. ABOUT CAYCE: Cayce Harris is the Director of ONE (https://www.one-sa.com/), a ministry based out of San Antonio that specializes is helping people around the world practice union with God ...
31. A Dad’s Guide to "The stages of The Feminine Journey" w/Stasi Eldredge
December 16, 2021 22:07 - 1 hour - 139 MBAs a father, how do you meet all your daughter needs throughout her feminine journey? Understanding what she needs at each stage will bear immense fruit. This insightful interview with famous author and speaker Stasi Eldredge will encourage and equip you to know how God has positioned you strategically to guide and comfort your favorite girl through each of the stages of her feminine journey into womanhood… and beyond.
31. Dad’s Guide to "The Stages of The Feminine Journey" w/Stasi Eldredge
December 16, 2021 22:07 - 1 hour - 139 MBAs a father, how do you meet all your daughter needs throughout her feminine journey? Understanding what she needs at each stage will bear immense fruit. This insightful interview with famous author and speaker Stasi Eldredge will encourage and equip you to know how God has positioned you strategically to guide and comfort your favorite girl through each of the stages of her feminine journey into womanhood… and beyond.
30. Red Pill Conversation on God and Money w/Lynette Zang
September 16, 2021 21:59 - 1 hour - 126 MBLynette Zang is an expert on the history of world currencies, serves as senior market analyst at ITM Trading and distributes red pills to her hundreds of thousands of students on YouTube. That's how I found her. Years ago I felt God prompt me to "prepare" for coming hard times. That set me on a journey that has had me spend time at Lynette's feet learning some uncomfortable truths about the way the world of power and money works. I pray this eye-opening conversation helps you navigate from d...
29. Fathering Your Daughter's Date
September 10, 2021 05:29 - 1 hour - 144 MBWhat do you do as a father when young men begin pursuing your daughter? While guarding your daughter's heart is your foremost mission, it also presents a rare opportunity to offer young men a clear vision of manhood that he will hopefully carry with him, not only on that date with your girl, but for the rest of his life. This conversation will leave you with an elevated vision of how God can use you to bring some much needed fathering and strength into the world.
28. To the Left or to the Right?
June 01, 2021 19:50 - 24 minutes - 47 MBGiven the hour and the spiritual landscape we live in, we are more in need of God's intimate counsel than ever. Do you feel this to be true, like so many allies I talk to? In light of this great need, why would we not ask God for His counsel? That's the question Jesus has been highlighting recently. An honest answer to this question can serve as a prison cell door, out of slavery and into a truer understanding of sonship. In this episode Jay invites you to process this invitation along with ...
27. What Does God Sound Like?
April 30, 2021 05:14 - 26 minutes - 50.5 MBWhat does the voice of God sound like? Would you know it if you heard it? You'll likely be surprised by what you hear in this conversation with Cayce Harris, a friend of Being Sons whose mission is helping sons live in two-way communication with God. In this episode we address some destructive misconceptions about the way God speaks and offer the hopeful truth that you are already more practiced at hearing God speak than you think.
26. 3 Questions to Ask Jesus
April 01, 2021 00:53 - 34 minutes - 65.8 MBAsking Jesus 3 questions can help us cut through the noise and live in reality. This past week, hosting our first Trailhead father + son river trip, I personally took a big step in trusting Jesus to be the guide. In this episode I process my story aloud. "Jesus, what do I feel? Jesus, what do I need? And Jesus, what do I want?" What could the answers to these 3 simple questions do to help you live in reality?
25. Joy! | P3 of 3 - The Fruit You Bear
December 10, 2020 20:54 - 1 hour - 119 MB"The joy of the Lord is your strength" says scripture (Neh 8:10). And Jesus said "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." Joy is a fruit cultivated personally by God in His sons. In this last of a 3-part conversation Rich and Jay discuss the fruit of Joy as inheritance, ultimate reality, obligation, and our treasure to be defended.
24. JOY! | P2 of 3 - Jesus' Invitation
December 04, 2020 04:23 - 47 minutes - 90 MB"Joy is the serious business of Heaven." - C.S. Lewis Scripture boldly announces that "The joy of the Lord is your strength". In other words, without His joy we are weak. For this reason Jesus has much to say about it. In this second episode in the series we invite you to walk with us through a life-giving exercise of listening prayer, asking Jesus what He wants to teach you about joy.
23. Joy! | Part 1 - The Breakup
November 25, 2020 05:28 - 36 minutes - 69.6 MB"Joy is the serious business of heaven" wrote C.S. Lewis. How seriously do you take it? In this important series we will explore the invitation to live joyfully and hear what Jesus has to say about it. In episode 1 we talk about our breakup story.
22. Home Defense | Interview w/ Papa John Eldredge
November 12, 2020 21:40 - 55 minutes - 103 MBOut of his own story "Papa" John Eldredge offers us some valuable counsel on how to live in such a "gnarly" time as this. In this hopeful interview with best-selling author and friend, I simply asked the questions I'd ask if we were alone and sharing a cigar. We talk about building fires, 2-way dialogue with Jesus, our changing assignments and how to defend your kingdom without it killing you. I pray you find this conversation as helpful as I do.
21. Our Daily Lobster Tail | w/Author Morgan Snyder
September 24, 2020 22:01 - 1 hour - 121 MBRich and Jay discuss with Morgan Snyder, author of Becoming a King, the practices of sonship that are keeping them safe and well fed in a climate of confusion and scarcity. Psalm 23 promises "He sets a table before me in the presence of my enemies" but the table can be missed if you're not sticking close to Jesus. Crisis, pain and uncertainty are doorways for sons to discover the upside down economy of God. For those who are hungry and thirsty for what only God can give, there is a continu...
20. Who Can Throw a Fight Club? | P4 of 4
September 10, 2020 23:43 - 1 hour - 118 MBIn this last episode in our series Rich and I continue our conversation with Geoff Smith and Ward Dow, men who’ve moved from just attending a local fight club in San Antonio, TX to starting one of their own. We address common questions every man will ask if he wants God to use him to create this unique environment where men can explore the frontier of sonship.
19. The Fruit of Fight Club | P3 of 4 | Interview with Geoff and Ward
August 27, 2020 15:35 - 49 minutes - 92 MBIn this 3rd of a 4-part series on Fight Club you’re going to hear from Rich Pantusa, Geoff Smith and Ward Dow as they share the surprising impact a simple campfire fellowship has had on them over time. We reveal how the secret sauce to true transformation is rooted in two things: Your identity as son + belonging to an authentic community. Set your compass to find those two things and you will begin to get your heart and strength back.
18. The Rules of Fight Club | P2 of 4
August 14, 2020 04:21 - 40 minutes - 76.1 MBEvery man needs a place to step off the front lines and a group of men to share their stories with, but those can be hard to find. In this part 2 of a 4 part conversation we share more about the model of Fight Club for meeting men's need for authentic masculine community. We explore the rules of fight club, the flow of fight club and the desperate need for it in this hour.
17. Fight Club | What is it? P1 of 4
July 29, 2020 21:03 - 39 minutes - 74.2 MBFor over 5 years now, once a month Jay has lit a fire in his side yard, filled a cooler with drinks and invited men to join him to explore and seize, together, the life Jesus promised. It's become one of the more significant catalysts of personal growth for the men who make the mid-week trek. Small communities like this are desperately needed in this hour. Join Jay and Rich as they kick off a 4-part series about Fight Club. What is it? Why does it work? And why is it so badly needed?
17. Fight Club | What is it? P1 of 3
July 29, 2020 21:03 - 39 minutes - 74.2 MBFor over 5 years now, once a month Jay has lit a fire in his side yard, filled a cooler with drinks and invited men to join him to explore and seize, together, the life Jesus promised. It's become one of the more significant catalysts of personal growth for the men who make the mid-week trek. Small communities like this are desperately needed in this hour. Join Jay and Rich as they kick off a series about Fight Club. What is it? Why does it work? And why is it so badly needed?
16. Hearing God's Voice | Cayce Harris interview P2 of 2
July 15, 2020 01:23 - 55 minutes - 104 MBIn this episode we continue our education on hearing God's voice with mentor Cayce Harris who leads us through some very practical connection exercises we can do anytime. In addition we explore these realities: 1. You already hear God’s voice, 2. When you get stuck Jesus will always show up, 3. Breathing is prayer, and 4. God is Father. And Mother. We need both. Buckle up. This is good.
16. Hearing God's Voice |Cayce Harris interview P2 of 2
July 15, 2020 01:23 - 55 minutes - 104 MBIn this episode we continue our education on hearing God's voice with mentor Cayce Harris who leads us through some very practical connection exercises we can do anytime. In addition we explore these realities: 1. You already hear God’s voice, 2. When you get stuck Jesus will always show up, 3. Breathing is prayer, and 4. God is Father. And Mother. We need both. Buckle up. This is good.
15. Hearing God's Voice | Cayce Harris Interview P1 of 2
July 02, 2020 20:20 - 58 minutes - 110 MBDoes God speak? And will He speak to me? There may be nothing more helpful or more opposed than a conversational intimacy with God. It's no surprise why people are divided on whether this is actually available, and to whom. In this interview Jay asks Cayce Harris, the Executive Director of a ministry that specializes in equipping people to hear the still, small voice of God, how to do it. She shares her story, the theology of hearing God and the common obstacles she's been helping peo...
14. When God Speaks Your Name
June 19, 2020 15:15 - 42 minutes - 79.7 MBWhat's in a name? And what does it do for a man to hear God speak his name? In this conversation Jay and Rich share stories about the bestowing of our true identities through our names. Sometimes God gives us a new name and sometimes we hear our familiar name in a new way. In any case, a man doesn't walk away unchanged. Near the end of this episode we ask God the question every man longs to have answered, "God, how do you see me?" But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And...
13. Becoming a King - Morgan Snyder Interview E2 of 2
June 02, 2020 19:37 - 31 minutes - 60.5 MBIn part 2 of this 2 part conversation Jay Heck and Morgan Snyder continue to discuss the brilliant way God shapes a man to be trustworthy with His Kingdom. A powerful life is grown through our willingness to increasingly risk more on God to come through. That's why the journey to kingship must start by believing God is our loving, deeply devoted Father who can be trusted with everything. God is not preparing us to do hard things. Our preparation is so that with God we will do impossible thin...
12. Becoming a King - Morgan Snyder Interview E1 of 2
May 20, 2020 19:57 - 42 minutes - 79.8 MBJay Heck and Morgan Snyder, kingdom shaper and author of the new book "Becoming a King", discuss what all men want but few can handle: POWER. It's God's desire for man to have power, but for the good of the world that power must be rooted in character, and that character rooted in Sonship. This is part 1 of 2.
11. Raised in a Barn - Sonship 101 E4
May 07, 2020 19:50 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MBJay and Rich discuss a vision God gave Jay for his personal masculine journey years ago and how it's made following God into the unknown much easier.
10. Practicing Sonship Stories - Sonship 101 E3
April 20, 2020 23:25 - 48 minutes - 91.9 MBCould it be that Jesus became the most influential man in human history because He was simply better than anyone else at practicing reality? Last episode Rich and I wrestled with one of the many stories where Jesus was required to cling to truth in a situation that suggested the truth may not really be the truth. This week Rich and I share some of our own stories of ways Jesus leadership in living in this unseen reality of sonship has proven God to be a better author of our stories than we a...