Man Enough to Forgive

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The Man Enough to Forgive with John Smithbaker podcast is a program focused on coming alongside men to understand and overcome the pain and dysfunction of being fatherless. This informative, entertaining, and compelling podcast boldly addresses the #1 societal issue of our time – the FATHERLESSNESS caused by divorce or the abandonment, absenteeism, neglect, indifference, or abuse of a boy’s God-ordained Pastor, Provider, and Protector – his father.This endeavor is specifically for MEN, presented in a style geared for courageous and countercultural men. Straightforward and unvarnished for the masculine spirit, this outreach is inspired by the bold and unerring Truth of the Cr...

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Giving Out Of Joy
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Today at 10:00 AM

Tony Amaradio shares how he sees Christians journey from giving a tithe, to joyful giving, to passionate giving - and are therefor motivated to grow more resources to share more.


From Wealth to Kingdom Building
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10/06/2026

Tony Amaradio shares his testimony and how the Lord called him to use his skills to grow wealth to empower Kingdom purposes.


Church Champions Lead a Team
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05/05/2026

John and Josh discuss the role of the Church Champion within the Fathers in the Field ministry at his local church.


The Church Must Commit to the Fatherless
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03/10/2026

Josh shares about his passion to reach and rescue fatherless, including finding a new church that shared his commitment to serve them."


Interview with Dr. Meg Meeker: The Importance of Biblical Masculinity, Men, and Fathers From a Moral and Medical Perspective
Interview with Dr. Meg Meeker: The Importance of Biblical Masculinity, Men, and Fathers From a Moral and Medical Perspective episode artwork
01/27/2026

John and Dr. Meg Meeker discuss the social and psychological impacts of fatherlessness on boys, as well as the issues of divorce, forgiveness, anger, and the transgender movement.


Asking for Forgiveness is Vital
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01/13/2026

Dr. Meg Meeker and John discuss how critical it is for fathers to ask their sons for forgiveness after a divorce.


What Divorce Does to Boys
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12/09/2025

Child Psychologist and parenting expert, Dr. Meg Meeker, describes the turmoil and abandonment boys experience when his parents divorce.


When a Boy Becomes Fatherless Suddenly
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11/11/2025

Eveyln Husband-Thompson recalls the initial impact on her son Matthew when he lost his hero father in the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger


When a Heroes Family Faces Tragedy
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10/14/2025

Fathers in the Field board member, Evelyn Husband-Thompson, recalls the tragedy of the destruction of the Space Shuttle Challeger where she lost her astronaut spouse, Rick Husband, and instantly became a single mother.


Interview with Evelyn Husband-Thompson: From Trajedy to A New Calling - A Single Mother and Champion for the Fatherless
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09/23/2025

John speaks with Evelyn Husband, a Fathers in the Field ministry board member, about her story, the loss of her spouse astronaut Rick Husband on the Space Shuttle Challenger, and the importance of leader men in young boy's lives.


When a Boy Becomes Fatherless Suddenly
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08/19/2025

Eveyln Husband-Thompson recalls the initial impact on her son Matthew when he lost his hero father in the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger


When a Heroes Family Faces Tragedy
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07/15/2025

Fathers in the Field board member, Evelyn Husband-Thompson, recalls the tragedy of the destruction of the Space Shuttle Challeger where she lost her astronaut spouse, Rick Husband, and instantly became a single mother.


A Pastor's Perspective - The Role of Forgiveness in Healing
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06/24/2025

Pastor Lee talks about the central role that forgiveness plays in fatherless boys and men's lives and in their faith walk.


Interview with Pastor Lee from Westlake Baptist Church in Texas: A Pastor's Heart and for ministry to the Fatherless
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06/10/2025

John and Pastor Lee discuss how Fathers in the Field is revolutionizing their local outreach to the fatherless and equipping his church flock to serve.


A Pastor's Courage to Do Dirty Ministry with Messy People
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06/03/2025

Pastor Lee describes the epidemic of hurt and pain in families and why pastors must courageously step-up to "dirty ministry" in their communities.


A Pastor's Decision to Reach and Rescue the Fatherless
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05/13/2025

Pastor Lee and John discuss why their church decided to take up a robust ministry to fatherless boys in their community.


Interview with David McCormick: Fatherless Boy, Field Buddy, and Fathers in the Field Alumni Comes Full Circle
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04/29/2025

John Smithbaker speaks with David McCormick, an alumni of the Fathers in the Field Ministry, about his experience with fatherlessness, how the ministry impacted him, and how his life changed forever as a result.


Grace Hope and Ministry Saves a Teen From Suicide
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04/15/2025

David McCormick recounts his path close to suicide, and shares how the Lord and Fathers in the Field helped to heal the wounds of fatherlessness."


Fatherlessness Fuels Confusion and Anger
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04/08/2025

David McCormick shares about how being fatherlessness fueled his confusion and anger as a teenager."


Interview with Kevin Drewry: Fathers in The Field's first Regional Field Missionary
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03/18/2025

John interviews Fathers in the Field's first Mentor Father. Keith Polk, reflecting on the relationship and journey from before the ministry through its foundation and blossoming


The Biggest Hurdle for Field Missionaries
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03/04/2025

John and Kevin discuss the challenge of engaging busy pastors and helping them engage the fatherless in their communities."


Why Christian Missionaries are Needed in America
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02/04/2025

Historically churches in America send missionaries overseas.  Now missionaries are needed to be sent out TO the church in America.  John and Keith discuss why.


Most Unexpected As a Mentor Father
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01/14/2025

John and Keith discuss some of the challenges of getting fatherless boys to engage, and the ministry of presence.


Mentor Fathers Minister Too
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01/07/2025

John and Keith reflect on his call to be the first Mentor Father of Fathers in the Field, and that Pastors aren't the only ones to minister the Gospel.


Deep Dive: Forgiveness is the Key to Healing and Freedom
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12/17/2024

Forgiveness is the heart of the Gospel and of the Fathers in the Field ministry;  It is the hope for healing for fatherless boys - and men - but a monumental challenge because of the deep seated fatherwound.  In this episode, John covers how the fatherwound and forgiveness are tied intimately together, and describes how men and boys can break free from the bonds of their pain and become even closer with the Heavenly Father.


Leading Fatherless Boys Through the Forgiveness Process
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12/03/2024

John describes the progressive relationship between mentor father and field buddy (fatherless boy) that leads to the discussion of forgiving his earthly father.


Fatherlessness Is Destroying the Next Generation of Men
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11/26/2024

Sobering truths about the impact of the fatherwound in fatherless boys reveals them to be a danger to themselves and others.


A Deep Dive - The Anatomy of the Fatherwound
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11/12/2024

Generational fatherlessness is eroding the foundation of the family, society's backbone.  The father-son relationship is the spiritual foundation of the world.


God Designed Men to be the Head of the Family
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11/05/2024

John stands firm on biblical truth - God designed men to be the spiritual head of household.  The cultural shifts that discard this design are responsible for the breakdown of the family.


Different Types of Fatherlessness - with Special Guest: Producer MT
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10/22/2024

John welcomes onair the Man Enough Podcast's producer, MT.  In a discussion about the fatherwound, John and MT explore a different type of fatherlessness - When the dad is in the home, but he doesn't live up to his biblical charter as Pastor, Provider, and Protector.


I Had a Dad AND a Fatherwound
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10/08/2024

Even though Producer MT had a dad at home, his fatherwound was profound.


[Victory Series] Full Circle Redemption
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09/24/2024

A suicidal fatherless boy finds restoration through forgiveness and matures with the modeling of his Mentor Father, later choosing to serve the Lord and minister to orphaned children overseas.


Real Ministry + Real Results: 3 Testimonials of Restoration and Victory
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09/10/2024

Admist the challenges from facing boldly into the headwinds of the pain of fatherlessness for both boys and men, with faith and efforts from Real Men, there's undeniable evidence of life transformation thanks to ministry with Real Reach, Real Revival, and Real Restoration.  Don't miss the inspiring stories of Real Recovery asnd the Real Love of the Heavenly Father.


[Victory Series] Mentor Father Gil Gives to the End
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09/03/2024

Because of his deep fatherwound, John put his needs before others' and it could have cost him everything.  That's why he wrote Man Enough to Forgive, a book and study to help men overcome the fatherwound of abandonment.


God Hates Divorce
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08/27/2024

With more than 50% of marriages ending in divorce today, including in Christian homes, it's not popular to raise this issue of truth - God hates divorce because it breaks the up the family, His model for the church.


Man Enough to Forgive - The Book, the Study, and the Man Enough Podcast
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08/13/2024

Fatherlessness has been on the rise for genersationss as fatherless boys carry their wounds into adulthood.  Unrestored, wounded men perpetuate the cycle.  While Fathers in the Field seeks to reach and rescue fatherless boys, now John Smithbaker is extending ministry to men through his new book, Man Enough to Forgive, with the Man Enough Podcast outreach, and a new men's study for churches.  In this episode, John breaks down these new resources for men as well as the seminal role that forgiveness plays in healing.


Wounded People Hurt People
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08/06/2024

Because of his deep fatherwound, John put his needs before others' and it could have cost him everything.  That's why he wrote Man Enough to Forgive, a book and study to help men overcome the fatherwound of abandonment.


Calling a Nation to Prayer
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07/23/2024

Organized prayer has been an essential part of everything from our nation's founding identity to addressing every major threat.  An we need to pray intentionally about fatherlessness now.


American Exceptionalism - Our Rights Come From God Almighty
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07/16/2024

America is the only country on earth who's founding documents state that man's right are God-bestowed.


Why America is Uniquely Exceptional and Worth Defending
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07/09/2024

We reject the notion that America is a shameful nation, corrupt, unfair, and broken to the core.  That is not to suggest She's not hurting in need of change.  In this episode, John examines why America was anointed by God as a "city on a hill," and is worth restoring, defending, and why we must restore God' s vision for the family.