Bullied, Broken, and Becoming | Julian Kennedy's Story

Bullied, Broken, and Becoming | Julian Kennedy's Story

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2143689/fan_mail/new] Julian Kennedy returns to DSNSB for one of the most vulnerable conversations we've had on the show. We talk about growing up with divorced parents, being bullied throughout elementary and middle school, struggling with social anxiety, losing his uncle to suicide, and how comic books, music, and art became an escape from the pain. Along the way, Julian shares how those experiences shaped his identity and ultimately helped him become a successful professional artist at just 21 years old.  This episode is for anyone who's ever felt different, struggled to fit in, or wondered if the hardest parts of their story could someday become their greatest strength. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/sitbackwithdavid] https://www.dsnsb.com/

He Lost His Dad… Then Became One | Ben Patrick on Faith, Fatherhood & Becoming a Man

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2143689/fan_mail/new] Ben Patrick is a man of faith, a new father, a former Texas high school quarterback, Texas A&M graduate, and someone learning how to become the kind of man his father modeled for him. In this conversation, Ben shares the story of losing his father Jack to cancer during his senior year of college, the powerful final moments his family experienced in the hospital room, and how that loss strengthened his relationship with God instead of breaking it. He also opens up about becoming a father exactly two years later, supporting Caitlin through pregnancy, their son Bennett’s scary NICU experience, giving up alcohol and nicotine, and the daily discipline of showing up for the people who need him most. This episode explores faith, grief, fatherhood, masculinity, family, health, discipline, and the quiet responsibility of becoming a man before you feel ready. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/sitbackwithdavid] https://www.dsnsb.com/

He’s 19… and Already Questioning Everything. Dylan Dickerson.

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2143689/fan_mail/new] At 19 years old, Dylan Dickerson is already questioning things most people spend their entire lives avoiding. In this episode, we talk about identity, masculinity, social media, fighting, loneliness, attention spans, discipline, and what it means to grow up in a world constantly telling you who to become. Dylan is an MMA fighter, coach, extrovert, traveler, and deep thinker balancing ambition with self-discovery in real time. What begins as a funny conversation between two guys slowly turns into a deeper discussion about modern culture, self-awareness, and the pressure young people feel to figure life out before they’ve even had the chance to experience it. This one feels especially important for young men trying to find direction. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/sitbackwithdavid] https://www.dsnsb.com/

I STILL HATE MY BULLY | Austin Lelievre

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2143689/fan_mail/new] Austin Leaver shares a deeply personal story about childhood adversity, family trauma, bullying, faith struggles, depression, heartbreak, and how he’s transforming pain into purpose. From his family’s devastating house explosion legacy to questioning religion, battling resentment, and learning how to rebuild himself through creativity, Austin’s journey is a powerful reminder that our hardest moments often shape who we become. This episode explores: *  Divorce and identity  *  Bullying and depression  *  Faith and spirituality  *  Toxic relationships  *  Mental health  *  Suicide awareness  *  Personal growth  *  Turning pain into art  If you’ve ever questioned your story or wondered whether hardship can become strength, this conversation is for you. Follow, rate 5 stars, and share with someone who needs this. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/sitbackwithdavid] https://www.dsnsb.com/

Don’t Wait: The Advice Every Young Man Needs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2143689/fan_mail/new] David surprises his close friend John with an emotional birthday letter that sparks one of the most vulnerable and honest conversations ever recorded on David’s Saturday Night Sit Back. Centered around one message — Don’t Wait — the episode explores masculinity, integrity, dating, therapy, vulnerability, confidence, fear of rejection, and becoming your authentic self. What starts as a birthday surprise evolves into a powerful conversation about brotherhood, emotional growth, and what it means to become a man in today’s world. For anyone navigating identity, relationships, confidence, or purpose… this episode is for you. Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/sitbackwithdavid] https://www.dsnsb.com/