Noble Pursuit Podcast

Episode 8: The Biggest Issues Facing Men, Helping New Dads, & Leaving a Legacy (Chris Beach)

Chris Beach, CEO of the Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia, shares his personal journey and the mission of the foundation to educate and support men in becoming strong husbands, co-parents, and fathers. He emphasizes the importance of leaving a legacy and the societal issue of fatherlessness. The foundation provides resources, classes, and events to support fathers and families, and Chris shares impactful success stories from their work. Takeaways * Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia's mission is to educate and support men to be strong husbands, co-parents, and fathers. * The societal issue of fatherlessness and the importance of leaving a legacy are key themes in the conversation. Chapters * 00:00 The Journey to Fatherhood Foundation * 06:18 Personal Struggles and Lessons * 12:10 Impactful Success Stories * 19:37 Commission on Boys and Men * 24:41 Getting Involved with Fatherhood Foundation Connect with the Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia: Website: https://vadad.org/ [https://vadad.org/] Instagram: @fatherhoodfoundationva Fatherhood in Virginia report: https://nationalmarriageproject.org/sites/nationalmarriageproject/files/2025-06/UVA%20-%20Good%20Fathers,%20Flourishing%20Kids%20Report.pdf [https://nationalmarriageproject.org/sites/nationalmarriageproject/files/2025-06/UVA%20-%20Good%20Fathers,%20Flourishing%20Kids%20Report.pdf] Connect with Noble Pursuit: Instagram: @noblepursuitmen Website: noblepursuit.org [http://noblepursuit.org]

Episode 7: Taking Ownership, Stepping Up, & Parenting Through Rebellion (Tom Pfanner)

Tom Pfanner shares his journey of becoming a father at a young age, the challenges he faced, and the impact it had on his life. He also discusses the importance of leadership and the role of fathers in their children's lives. Tom also talks about the difficulty of parenting through seasons of rebellion and how small changes can make a huge difference. Connect with Tom: Instagram: @the.leadership.dad [http://the.leadership.dad] Book:https://www.amazon.com/Dads-Who-Lead-Ultimate-Parenting-ebook/dp/B0FSR3FJNQ [https://www.amazon.com/Dads-Who-Lead-Ultimate-Parenting-ebook/dp/B0FSR3FJNQ] Website: https://dadswholead.com/ [https://dadswholead.com/] Tom's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-who-lead-podcast/id1617558505 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dads-who-lead-podcast/id1617558505] Connect with Noble Pursuit: Instagram: @noblepursuitmen Website: noblepursuit.org [http://noblepursuit.org]

Episode 6: The Fight for Life, Fatherhood, & Faith (Dr. William Lile, ProLife Doc)

Dr. William Lile, also known as the Pro-Life Doc, shares his journey of taking a stand for life, stopping all abortions in the Florida panhandle, and transitioning from medicine to full-time ministry. He discusses the spiritual battle of abortion, the need for forgiveness and healing, and the role of pastors and priests in leading the spiritual battle. Dr. Lile also explains the science of human development, the role of men in protecting and leading their families, and the realities of the abortion debate. Additionally, Dr. Lile emphasizes the importance of countering cultural lies about abortion, the truths about abortion safety and necessity, and the role of fathers in engaging these issues with wisdom and compassion. Chapters * 00:00 Taking a Stand for Life * 06:22 Understanding Pregnancy and Fatherhood * 14:54 Countering Cultural Lies * 23:53 Lessons from Fatherhood Connect with Dr. Lile: Instagram: @prolifedoc_ [https://www.instagram.com/prolifedoc_/?hl=en#] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProLifeDoc [https://www.facebook.com/ProLifeDoc] Website: https://www.prolifedoc.org/ [https://www.prolifedoc.org/] Connect with Noble Pursuit: Instagram: @noblepursuitmen Website: noblepursuit.org

Episode 5: Embrace Discomfort, Encouraging Others, & Finding a Mentor (Bryce Boland)

Today's guest is Bryce Boland. Bryce is the Director of Events for the White Rose Resistance. He is also a husband and a father. Our conversation delves into the quest for meaning, intentional parenting, the root causes of apathy, homeschooling and family values, mentoring and championing men, and so much more. Chapters * 00:00 The Quest for Meaning * 06:05 Stepping Out of Comfort Zones * 11:14 Prioritizing Family * 19:38 The Need for Mentors * 26:12 The Power of Encouragement Connect with Bryce: White Rose Resistance: https://thewhiterose.life/ [https://thewhiterose.life/] Instagram: @bryceboland56 Bryce's Podcast: "Study in Progress" -- coming soon Connect with Noble Pursuit: Instagram: @noblepursuitmen Website: noblepursuit.org

Episode 4: Childhood Wounds, True Healing, and Connecting With Our Kids (Jerrad Lopes)

Today's guest is Jerrad Lopes. He is the founder of Dad Tired, a ministry dedicated to helping men follow Jesus, love their families well, and lead their homes with intentionality. Jerrad is also the host of the Dad Tired podcast, an author, speaker, a father, and a husband. During this conversation, Jerrad shares his story of growing up without a father and how those wounds shaped his own journey into manhood and fatherhood. He discusses the importance of addressing our past hurts, breaking unhealthy generational patterns, and becoming the intentional fathers our children need. Jerrad offers practical encouragement for dads who want to lead their families well, even when they feel unprepared or inadequate. Chapters * 00:00 The Impact of Fatherlessness * 07:25 Journey to Healing and Wholeness * 13:14 Leading Kids Toward the Right Things * 21:03 Personal Habits and Impact on Fatherhood Connect with Jerrad: Website: https://www.dadtired.com/ [https://www.dadtired.com/] Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-tired/id1222449147 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-tired/id1222449147] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadtired/ [https://www.instagram.com/dadtired/] Books: https://www.dadtired.com/books [https://www.dadtired.com/books]