Our good friend Steve Allen passed away on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025. We hope this podcast gives you a little encouragement as we honor the memory of this Man of God.

Services are at 2pm on Jan. 3rd, 2026 @ Belmont Church off Music Square in Nashville, TN.

In this episode, we unpack the heart of Sonship—what it is, why it matters, and how it transforms every part of our lives as fathers and followers of Jesus. Sonship isn’t about performance, striving, or control—it’s about relationship, peace, security, and walking hand-in-hand with God as our Father.

Zach and Ben discuss shares how their upbringing impacted his identity, and how discovering Sonship reoriented everything. We explore the contrast between living like a son versus living like an orphan—marked by fear, striving, and self-reliance. Through personal stories, biblical examples, and honest reflections, we’re invited to grow in Sonship through time with the Father, spiritual friendships, and learning to rest in His love—not for what we do, but for who we are.

Sonship frees us. It reminds us who we are and whose we are. It changes how we lead, parent, serve, and live.

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Our hope is this gives you a vision for our Summit, and gives you a little taste of what to expect from Raising Up Ten Thousand Fathers. To learn more, or to facilitate a gathering like this in your community, please contact us.

For more information about Ten Thousand Fathers, please visit www.raisingupfathers.com

Find us on instagram @raisingupfathers

On today’s episode of the You Can Mentor Podcast, we got Dr. Michael Boone of Waco, Texas and we’re talking about friendship—the real kind. The kind that takes intentionality, vulnerability, and a willingness to show up. You’ll hear how one man became known as a great friend, why he believes God designed us to need each other, and how a simple habit like sending a morning text turned into a lifeline for his community.

We’ll unpack what Scripture says about brotherhood, the power of encouragement and accountability, and why so many men struggle to pursue meaningful friendships. If you’ve ever felt lonely or unsure how to build real connection, this episode will give you hope—and a few practical steps to get started.

You weren’t meant to do life alone. Let’s talk about how to pursue the kind of friendship your soul is craving.

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Our hope is this gives you a vision for our Summit, and gives you a little taste of what to expect from Raising Up Ten Thousand Fathers. To learn more, or to facilitate a gathering like this in your community, please contact us.

For more information about Ten Thousand Fathers, please visit www.raisingupfathers.com

Find us on instagram @raisingupfathers