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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
    • 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