Jul 9, 2021
What is real manhood? Today’s guest has an answer. Eric Browning is a man, father, leader, and legacy bearer. In 2014 he forged the father-son ministry Sand to Stone as a way to provide fathers the environment and tools to communicate biblical manhood, and sons, a clear pathway to embrace and mark their journey. Browning uses a combination of father led outdoor adventure, competition, contemplation, and ceremony to set the stage for men to raise up future men, for Gods kingdom.
Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Expanded Notes:
- Our earthly Dads form our earliest images and understanding of God
- When manhood isn’t clearly defined boys don’t know what they’re aiming for
- The seed for future ministry was planted well before it came to be; much of it nurtured by a fellow man willing to pour into Eric
- The ministry was really born from a desire to do the right thing, be a great dad, and raise a future man
- Ministry name, Sand 2 Stone, inspired by how Jesus invited Simon to become Peter in John 1:40-42 (www.sand2stone.us)
- Adventures create discomfort, which has multiple benefits
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- Enjoyment of discovering God’s creation in nature
- Life lessons happen by being in nature
- Nature humbles us and reminds us of our frailty
- Exposes where comfort has stunted growth and potential
- Provides a healthy risk for the boys
- Comfort can become an idol
- In this virtual age, don’t neglect to embrace and experience the real thing