In this powerful episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick Sash sits down with viral worship leader Joel Jackson to unpack a story of redemption, transformation, and purpose. From battling unbelief and brokenness to leading millions in worship, Joel shares how God’s grace rewrote his story.

This conversation dives deep into identity, mental health, and what it truly means to live intentionally for Jesus. If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure of your purpose—this episode is a reminder that God still restores, redeems, and calls you forward.

💡 Takeaways

God can transform your deepest brokenness into purpose

Worship is more than music—it’s a lifestyle of surrender

Your identity is not who you were—it’s who Christ says you are

Growth happens even in seasons of silence

Living intentionally for Jesus changes everything

🎯 Sound Bites

“Living with truth and conviction.”

“The old Joel vs. the new Joel.”

“Let Him define your path.”

Season 4 Episode 16

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Foundational Fathers Podcast

03:00 Guest Roast

05:47 Dad Jokes With Nick

08:53 The Importance of Humor in Worship

10:22 Sponsor Segment

17:08 Joel's Journey: From Pain to Purpose

21:26 The Impact of Family Dynamics on Faith

27:22 Finding Identity in Worship

35:50 Grounded in Community: The Importance of Relationships

42:46 Navigating Silence: Finding God in Waiting

47:08 Gratitude in Adversity: Embracing Life's Challenges

52:42 Defining Our Path: Letting God Lead Us

63:55 Call to Surrender

65:45 Get Connected

68:00 Outro

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In this powerful episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick “The Mute Bass Player” Sash and Marcus “The Philippian” sit down with legendary Christian music pioneer Scott Wesley Brown to unpack what it truly means to choose calling over career.

Scott shares decades of wisdom from a life marked by obedience, sacrifice, and unwavering trust in God’s voice. This conversation challenges the cultural obsession with success and invites men to pursue something greater—a life surrendered to God’s purpose.

If you’ve ever wrestled with choosing between opportunity and obedience… this episode will hit deep.

💡 Takeaways

God’s calling will often require sacrifice before it produces fruit

Obedience matters more than visibility or success

Your gifts are given by God—but your calling is defined by Him

Trusting God’s providence means letting go of control

True success is measured by faithfulness, not titles

🎯 Sound Bites

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“God’s call is more important than a career.”

“He knew all of his songs before yesterday.”

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Intro

01:22 Guest Roast

06:40 Dad Jokes

12:23 Sponsor Segment

17:54 Main Conversation – Calling Over Career

27:07 Obedience Over Opportunity

34:08 Obedience, At What Cost?

36:20 Creating Balance Between Family and Calling

39:36 Discerning The Call Beyond Comfort

47:00 The Providence Of God

54:34 Defining Your View of Success

59:22 Scott’s Final Word

60:13 The Call To Surrender

61:06 Get Connected

62:37 Outro

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In this powerful episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, hosts Nick Sash and Marcus Phillips sit down with Nathan Graybill, Founder and National Director of Re:generation, to unpack the true meaning of resurrection — not just as a historical event, but as a daily invitation to live transformed.

Together, they explore how recovery is more than breaking bad habits — it’s stepping into new life in Christ. Nathan shares from years of experience in recovery ministry, emphasizing surrender, firm foundations, and the life-changing power of authentic community. If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt, shame, isolation, or hidden struggles, this conversation will remind you:

You have a new life in Christ.

You can live in the light.

And we were never meant to do it alone.

🔥 Takeaways

• Resurrection is a daily invitation to transformation.

• Recovery is about starting new life in Christ — not just stopping behavior.

• A firm foundation is essential for lasting change.

• Surrender happens in stages and looks different for everyone.

• Community fuels healing and accountability.

• Being fully known and fully loved unlocks true freedom.

• Naming specific sins leads to reconciliation and restoration.

• Joy is found in doing life together.

• God’s grace moves us beyond our past.

• Every believer has room to grow.

🎙️ Sound Bites

“You have a new life in Christ.”

“You can live in the light.”

“We are meant to do it together.”

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Foundational Fathers Podcast

01:54 Guest Roast

05:45 Dad Jokes

11:16 Sponsor Segment

13:18 The Power of Resurrection in Recovery

16:10 The Importance of Groundwork in Regeneration

18:07 Personal Stories and the Birth of Regeneration

25:35 The Journey of Surrender and Transformation

30:35 The Dead Places We Hide In

35:47 Being Fully Known and Fully Loved

40:32 Healing Through Community and Authenticity

46:23 Final Word

51:05 Embracing Freedom from Guilt and Shame

53:00 Call To Follow

62:37 Outro

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What does it really mean to lead your family through Easter—not just as a tradition, but as a transformational moment?

In this powerful episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick “The Mute Bass Player” and Marcus "The Philippian" sit down with Jeff Hamilton from Dad Academy to unpack what it looks like for fathers to lead with intentionality, courage, and biblical conviction. From navigating cultural traditions like Easter and Passover to teaching faith in everyday moments, this conversation challenges dads to move beyond routine and into real spiritual leadership.

If you’ve ever wondered how to disciple your family in a culture full of noise—this episode is for you.

🔥 Takeaways

Fathers set the tone for spiritual leadership in the home

Easter is more than a holiday—it’s a discipleship opportunity

Courage and trust are foundational traits to teach your children

Faith is built in everyday conversations, not just big moments

Tradition should point to truth—not replace it

🎯 Sound Bites

“Building men who build families, who build legacies.”

“Courage is how trust responds to trials.”

“God can take something bad and make good come from it.”

Season 4 Episode 13

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:39 Guest Roast

05:22 Dad Jokes

05:38 Honoring Chuck Norris and Dad Jokes

09:39 The Role of Humor in Fatherhood

12:42 Navigating Easter: Lessons in Leadership

14:06 Sponsor Segment

18:36 Main Conversation

24:30 The Goodness of God in Adversity

29:56 The Importance of Good Friday

40:31 Suffering and Character Development

43:00 Leading Family Traditions

46:00 The Power of Presence

51:53 Connecting Culture and Faith

58:02 Navigating Convictions as a Father

62:00 The Importance of Spiritual Conversations

66:19 Understanding Holidays as Holy Days

77:30 Dad Academy

78:55 Unmuted

83:50 Call To Surrender

86:07 Call To Follow

88:18 Outro

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In this powerful episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick “The Mute Bass Player” and Marcus "The Phillipian sit down with Nate Parrish to explore the journey from dependence to divine direction. When we surrender our lives to Christ, our calling begins to take shape—not through titles, platforms, or recognition, but through obedience, service, and alignment with God’s will.

Together they unpack what surrender really looks like, why Jesus must be more than just a safety net, and how trusting Him completely brings clarity to our purpose. If you've ever wondered what it means to truly follow where God leads, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

🔑 Takeaways

• Dependence on Jesus leads to clarity in direction

• Surrender is the doorway to discovering your calling

• Obedience often comes before understanding

• True calling is rooted in character, not titles

• God shapes purpose through faithfulness in service

🎧 Sound Bites

• “Faith without works is dead, so your calling is about the character you develop.”

• “Your calling isn't about the title, it's about alignment with Jesus.”

• “Make Jesus the Lord of your life, not just your Savior.”

Season 4 Episode 12

⏱ Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:23 Guest Roast

05:20 Dad Jokes Section

10:32 Sponsor Segment

15:15 From Dependence to Direction

18:43 What Does Surrender Look Like

20:57 Jesus Is More Than a Safety Net

22:48 Service Over Self

29:43 From Call to Direction

37:22 Jesus Redefines Us

41:52 Are You Hearing God's Voice

45:05 Be the Example

53:43 Final Word

56:27 Call to Surrender

57:43 Call to Follow

59:48 Get Connected

61:58 Outro

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In this powerful episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, host Nick “The Mute Bass Player” Sash and Nathan " The Pacemaker " Haley sit down with author, evangelist, and recovery pastor, Rev Andrew Rosenbarker, to talk about his twenty-one day devotional “Like Never Before.”

Andrew shares his raw story of growing up surrounded by addiction, alcohol, and dysfunction—spending years trapped in a destructive lifestyle before surrendering his life to Jesus Christ. What once looked like a path toward death or prison became a testimony of redemption and purpose.

Now serving in ministry and traveling to share the Gospel, Andrew explains how God can transform the darkest stories into powerful testimonies of healing, freedom, and calling.

This episode is about redemption, surrender, and what it truly means to live for Christ like never before.

🔑 Takeaways

• God can redeem even the darkest chapters of our story

• Addiction and brokenness do not have the final word

• Surrendering to Christ changes the trajectory of a life

• Daily devotion and discipline build spiritual strength

• Your testimony can become someone else's breakthrough

🎧 Sound Bites

🗣️ “God didn’t waste my past—He redeemed it.”

🗣️ “Freedom begins the moment you stop running from your calling.”

🗣️ “Jesus doesn't just forgive your past—He rewrites your future.”

Season 4 episode 11

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Intro

04:25 Guest Roast

06:53 Dad Jokes

11:40 Sponsors

16:03 Growing Up In Chaos Andrew's Story

22:46 Brand New Recovery

24:00 Jesus Calls Us To Community

25:55 Called To Minister

27:33 Like Never Before

46:50 Jesus Calls Us To Purpose

53:30 Final Word

55:53 Call to Surrender

56:42 Call To Follow

60:17 Outro

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In this creative and joy-filled episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick Sash and Marcus Phillips sit down with Rob Evans — widely known as The Donut Man — to explore how humor, creativity, and storytelling can communicate powerful biblical truths to the next generation.

Rob shares the story behind the famous “Donut Hole” illustration, a simple but profound metaphor that reveals the spiritual emptiness inside every person apart from Christ. Through laughter, donuts, and decades of children's ministry, Rob has helped families understand the message of grace, salvation, and spiritual transformation in unforgettable ways.

Together, we talk about the creativity of God, the difference between salvation and sanctification, and how filling the “hole” in our hearts with Christ brings purpose, identity, and joy.

If you love creative ministry, biblical teaching, or simply enjoy conversations that make you laugh while pointing people to Jesus, this episode is for you.

🔑 Takeaways

• The donut hole is a simple illustration of the spiritual emptiness every person experiences apart from God.

• Humor and creativity can open doors for powerful biblical teaching.

• God designed storytelling as a tool to communicate truth across generations.

• Salvation fills the empty space, but sanctification shapes the life that follows.

• Ministry to children can leave a lifelong spiritual impact.

🎙️ Sound Bites

"Out with the bad, in with the good."

"Faith without works is dead."

"Romans 3:23 — All have sinned and fallen short."

Season 4 Episode 10

⏱️Chapters

00:00 Intro

02:48 Guest Roast

03:30 Donut Holes

07:33 Donut Man App

09:27 Story Behind The Donut Hole

13:40 Creativity of The Father

21:05 Salvation vs. Sanctification

28:55 Dad Jokes

32:35 Sponsor Segment

46:18 Final Word

48:30 Call To Follow

50:20 Get Connected

51:00 Outro

🔗 Resources

Rob Evans' Donut Man YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/donutman

Donut Man App

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=donutman.app

Romans 3:23

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Romans 6:23

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In this episode of the Foundational Fathers podcast, Nick, aka The Mute Bass Player and Marcus The Phillipian engage in a deep conversation with Glenn Kaiser, a man whose life embodies redemption and faith. They discuss the importance of being intentional in following Jesus through various life stages, the significance of community and accountability in faith, and the role of modeling faith within family life. Glenn shares his personal journey from addiction to faith, emphasizing the need for genuine relationships and compassion in parenting. The episode culminates in an invitation for listeners to embrace faith and community, highlighting the transformative power of Jesus in their lives.

Takeaways

Following Jesus is a lifelong journey, not a one-time event.

Redemption can transform brokenness into purpose.

Community and accountability are essential for spiritual growth.

Modeling faith in family is crucial for legacy.

Humility is more important than being right in arguments.

Compassion towards others reflects true faith.

Children learn from how we treat others, especially the marginalized.

Grace is not just for us; it's meant to be shared.

Being part of a community strengthens our faith journey.

True transformation requires a commitment to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

Titles

The Journey of Intentional Living

Redemption Through Faith

Sound bites

"You are your five closest friends."

"You can't breathe without grace."

"Let all you do be done in love."

Season 4 Episode 9

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Intentional Living

02:28 Sponsor Segment

03:56 Guest Roast

07:00 Dad Jokes

09:30 Following Christ through Different Stages of Life

10:12 Glenn's Journey of Redemption

19:05 Transformation and Following Jesus

24:04 The Importance of Community and Accountability

34:29 Modeling Faith in Family Life

48:33 Compassion and Legacy in Parenting

57:38 Invitation to Follow Christ

60:30 Get Connected

63:00 Outro

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