Are you being drawn by God—or driven by pressure?

In this episode of On Assignment, John Harvey and Will Drlik unpack a subtle but dangerous shift many men experience: starting out following Jesus, but slowly ending up pushing forward in their own strength. What begins as obedience can quietly turn into striving, burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion.

Using the imagery of Jesus as the Good Shepherd (Psalm 23, John 10), this conversation challenges men to examine the fuel behind their lives and leadership. Are you living on assignment from a place of intimacy and trust—or from fear, ambition, expectations, and the pressure to perform?

You’ll hear real stories from ministry, business, and family life, along with clear indicators that you may be operating in “driven” mode—and practical ways to course-correct back to being drawn by the Father. This episode speaks directly to men who want to run hard after God without losing their joy, peace, or presence at home.

If you’ve been feeling hurried, anxious, burned out, or distant from God, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, return to the Shepherd, and rediscover the strength that only comes from His presence.

Stay on the path.

In a world built to keep you distracted, diligence is a rebel move—and it’s one of the clearest markers of a man who’s serious about living on assignment.

In Episode 35, John and Will get really practical about what diligence is (and what it isn’t): not perfection, not hustle for approval, and definitely not shame-driven grind. They talk about the quiet ways laziness creeps in, how small compromises become big consequences, and why obedience and diligence feed each other in a powerful cycle.

You’ll also hear a real story from Will that hits home: a men’s group workout, a moment of getting called higher, and the kind of brotherhood every man needs—where conviction builds you, not condemnation.

If you’ve been overwhelmed, inconsistent, stuck in distraction, or telling yourself “I’ll start tomorrow”… this episode is your reset. Start small. Stay faithful. Plant the seed. The harvest is coming.

Ever felt more discouraged than encouraged when reading your Bible? You’re not alone. In this episode, John dives into the tension so many men face — knowing we’re called to be sons of God, yet feeling like we never measure up. Through powerful scripture from 2 Corinthians and Hebrews, we’ll unpack what it means to be perfected in Christ even as we’re still being sanctified.

Discover how to recognize the difference between conviction and condemnation, reject the lies that hold you back, and walk confidently as a man of the Word. Let this episode renew your mind and strengthen your identity as a son of God who’s growing, equipped, and ready for the assignment.