In Memory of Steve Allen

Summit 2026: Attention is the Currency of Fatherhood // Brett Henry

Today’s episode from Brett Henry is raw, holy, and deeply practical in the kind of way that sticks with you long after the audio ends. You’re going to hear a room full of men pursuing the heart of God together. You’ll hear prayer that honors legacy and calls out faithfulness. You’ll hear testimonies from men who have walked through the hardest seasons of their lives—near loss, financial stress, sin and confession, separation, and redemption—and you’ll hear what it looks like when brothers refuse to let another man walk alone. At the center of this episode is a simple, confrontational idea: attention is the currency of fatherhood. What you give your face to, you give your life to. In a world that is constantly bidding for your attention—your phone, work, noise, distraction—this conversation is a call back to presence. To turn your face toward God, toward your wife, toward your kids, and toward your brothers. If you’re tired, distracted, or carrying the weight of fatherhood and wondering how to do it well, this one is for you. Let’s jump in.

Summit 2026: As For Me and My House, We Will Serve the Lord // Michael Birkland // Sonship

In today’s episode, you’re going to hear a message that cuts straight to the foundation of everything we’re trying to build as men. We talk a lot about the four roles—son, husband, father, and brother—but underneath all of them is one question that determines whether we thrive or slowly fall apart: Who are you serving? Michael Birkland, brings a word that is both deeply personal and deeply prophetic. It starts with a simple declaration from Joshua 24: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” But it doesn’t stay theoretical. Michael takes us on a journey through legacy, family lines, and the quiet power of one person saying “yes” to Jesus—and how that single decision can redeem an entire lineage. Then the message turns inward. Because the greatest battles most of us will face are not “out there.” They are within. You’ll hear a striking picture of the world inside you—your mind, your strength, your emotions, and your heart—and what happens when the well meant for the Lord becomes crowded with other desires, pressures, and distractions. This episode is about spiritual warfare, but not the loud kind. It’s about the slow drift toward burnout, compromise, and trusting false promises of guidance, protection, and prosperity. It’s about reclaiming your heart as holy ground and learning how to rule the inner world before it rules you. And ultimately, it’s a call to respond. A line in the sand. A return to first love. A decision that says: As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. If you’ve ever felt pulled in a hundred directions, spiritually tired, or hungry for deeper freedom and clarity, this episode is for you.

Summit 2026: Ten Things I Learned Through Being a Husband // Zach Garza

From the 2026 Ten Thousand Fathers Summit. Today’s episode comes straight from the trenches of real life and real marriage. We’re talking about what it actually looks like to become a godly husband, not from a place of perfection, but from honesty, repentance, growth, and God’s faithfulness. You’ll hear powerful truths about dying to self, serving your wife like Jesus served the church, breaking fear and control, rebuilding connection, apologizing quickly, having fun again, and trusting God to do the work in your marriage that you never could on your own. This is a conversation for every man who wants a marriage that thrives, not just survives. Whether your relationship is strong, struggling, or somewhere in between, our prayer is that this episode challenges you, encourages you, and calls you higher in the most important relationship of your life.

In Memory of Steve Allen

Our good friend Steve Allen passed away on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025. We hope this podcast gives you a little encouragement as we honor the memory of this Man of God.  Services are at 2pm on Jan. 3rd, 2026 @ Belmont Church off Music Square in Nashville, TN.

13. What is Sonship? with Ben DuBose

In this episode, we unpack the heart of Sonship—what it is, why it matters, and how it transforms every part of our lives as fathers and followers of Jesus. Sonship isn’t about performance, striving, or control—it’s about relationship, peace, security, and walking hand-in-hand with God as our Father. Zach and Ben discuss shares how their upbringing impacted his identity, and how discovering Sonship reoriented everything. We explore the contrast between living like a son versus living like an orphan—marked by fear, striving, and self-reliance. Through personal stories, biblical examples, and honest reflections, we’re invited to grow in Sonship through time with the Father, spiritual friendships, and learning to rest in His love—not for what we do, but for who we are. Sonship frees us. It reminds us who we are and whose we are. It changes how we lead, parent, serve, and live. -- Our hope is this gives you a vision for our Summit, and gives you a little taste of what to expect from Raising Up Ten Thousand Fathers. To learn more, or to facilitate a gathering like this in your community, please contact us.  For more information about Ten Thousand Fathers, please visit www.raisingupfathers.com Find us on instagram @raisingupfathers