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Most dads know they want to be better fathers. Very few have a plan for it. Jeff Zaugg, founder of Dad Awesome, joins Bill and Travis to talk about heart-level fatherhood: a father’s heart turning toward heaven to receive God’s love, and then turning toward home to pursue his wife and kids. Jeff has been married 20 years and has four daughters. He spent three years living in an RV doing ministry, and he has recorded more than 450 podcast episodes on what makes dads great. In this conversation: Why so many young men today have no vision for fatherhood “Live in the day, measure in the decade,” and why your daily “dad dashboard” lies to you The monthly pause-and-pray day that resets Jeff’s perspective Daddy dates, foot washing, and lighting a candle to speak life over his daughters Why the apology is a dad’s superpower Becoming a dad of action instead of a dad of intent Why challenge is the side door to a man’s heart One sentence every child needs to hear from their dad today The growth multiplier: invite two or three other dads to grow with you It’s never too late to start speaking life. Dad Awesome: dadawesome.org | @dadawesome on Instagram Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and Welcome(00:00:29) - Ministry Updates and Resources(00:03:35) - Question of the Day: Childhood Scary Movies(00:07:39) - Spider Stories and Shop Vac Hack(00:10:10) - Introducing Jeff Zaugg and Dad Awesome(00:12:17) - Life on the Road and Launching Dad Awesome(00:13:46) - The Fatherlessness Crisis and Vision for Fatherhood(00:17:59) - Practical Practices for Heart-Level Fatherhood(00:23:00) - The Power of Apology and Intentionality(00:26:48) - Dad Awesome's Conversations, Challenges, and Coaching(00:30:18) - How to Get Involved and the Honor Principle(00:34:44) - Speaking Life and Final Thoughts(00:35:48) - Multiplying Impact: Leading Other Dads(00:38:19) - Fast Five Rapid Questions(00:43:06) - Closing Remarks and Call to Action

Randy Simpkins was a successful businessman. He ran several companies, provided well for his family, and showed up at church every Sunday. But he’ll tell you straight: he wasn’t a good husband, he wasn’t a good father, and God wasn’t his priority. Work was. Then on March 31, 2000, while packing for a family vacation he planned to spend working in the condo, he stepped inside to answer “a couple of emails.” When he came back out, his 2-year-old son Joe was gone. Eight hours, hundreds of searchers, helicopters, swamps, coyotes… and one desperate prayer face-down in the pine straw: “God, please don’t take my son. Give me another chance.” God answered. And Randy kept his promise. That story became the Lionsgate film The Way Home (2010), with Dean Cain playing Randy. Years later, God used an overheard conversation at a Walk to Emmaus retreat to lead Randy to donate a kidney to a stranger — a match doctors called a miracle. Now he’s launching the End the Wait movement and a new feature film to inspire 100,000 living kidney donors. In this episode you’ll hear: How a man can look faithful at church and still be far from God The moment that flipped Randy’s priorities overnight What it took to rebuild trust with his wife Why “if I had 200 kidneys, I’d do it 199 more times” His challenge from 1 John 3:17–18: love through action, not just words Whatever God is stirring in you — don’t stick your head in the sand. Say, “God, use me,” and take the next step. End the Wait: https://endthewait.net Book: End the Wait: How One Yes Changed Everything by Randy Simpkins The Way Home (2010) — streaming now | End the Wait film expected early 2027 Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and ministry updates(00:01:53) - Apple cider donuts and question of the day(00:03:32) - What do you miss about your hometown(00:05:32) - Introducing guest Randy Simpkins(00:08:23) - Randy's background and early life(00:10:04) - The day Randy's son went missing(00:11:29) - The search intensifies(00:15:39) - Finding Joe(00:17:48) - Making of The Way Home movie(00:19:31) - Aftermath and marriage healing(00:21:49) - Call into ministry and Walk to Emmaus(00:24:16) - Discovering the kidney disease crisis(00:26:28) - Becoming a kidney donor(00:29:24) - Birth of the End the Wait vision(00:32:09) - Making the new movie and building chapters(00:36:05) - Call to action and reflections(00:38:40) - Seeing God differently after tragedy(00:40:47) - Closing thoughts and encouragement(00:42:27) - Fast five questions with Randy(00:44:17) - Closing remarks and sign off

Most men know what it’s like to stand at a fork in the road. One path is comfortable. The other requires faith. Maybe it’s a conversation with your wife, reconnecting with your kids, asking forgiveness, or stepping into something God has been putting on your heart for years. Brad Fogarty is back on the Known Legacy Podcast. He’s a TV producer, an adoptive dad, and a man who has spent nearly 30 years following God’s lead from one assignment to the next. Bill and Travis talk with Brad about the difference between being comfortable and being persuaded (2 Timothy 1:12). They also cover why “movers get mercy and sitters get silence,” and why it’s never too late to start trusting God fully, even at 54. Brad explains why God’s will isn’t summed up in your job title (1 Thessalonians 5:16–18), why success is really about how many people would miss you, and how one question flipped his loneliness: “Who have I left lonely?” He also speaks directly to men hiding addiction or secret sin. You are never alone. If you’ve been waiting on God to tell you something, this episode will help you turn your blinker on and take the next step. Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome and Ministry Updates(00:02:24) - Favorite Pets Question of the Day(00:05:57) - Introducing Brad Fogarty(00:08:06) - Brad's New Sitcom Project(00:10:31) - Taking Leaps of Faith: Brad's Story(00:15:34) - Faith at Any Age(00:18:04) - Practical Steps for Stepping Out in Faith(00:23:04) - Peter's Boldness and Moving Toward God(00:26:07) - Finding Purpose in Everyday Work(00:30:28) - Carrying God's Presence Everywhere(00:33:18) - Walking with God and Call to Action(00:36:02) - Reframing Loneliness Through Scripture(00:38:17) - Closing Thoughts and Encouragement

Your adult son walked away from church. Your daughter moved in with her boyfriend. Your kid stopped answering your texts. And you’re lying awake asking, “What did I do wrong?” This week, Jim Burns, president of HomeWord and author of Doing Life with Your Adult Children and When Your Adult Child Strays, joins Bill and Travis for an honest, practical conversation about loving your kids when they make choices you disagree with. Jim explains why good parents still have kids who make poor choices, the mistakes well-meaning parents make that push their kids further away, what the father of the prodigal son teaches us about tough love, and why you can’t walk through this season without a circle of support around you. Travis also shares the breakthrough that rebuilt his relationship with his own daughter. If you’re a dad carrying the weight of a wandering kid, this one’s for you. Don’t lose hope. Stay in their story. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Check out Jim’s book: Doing life with your adult children-  https://homeword.com/product/doing-life-with-your-adult-children-book/ Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️Subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast for weekly updates! Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome and Ministry Announcements(00:02:29) - Podcast Listening Speed Banter(00:02:53) - Question of the Day: Writing a Book(00:05:21) - Introducing Jim Burns and His Writing(00:07:30) - Favorite Novels and Book Recommendations(00:10:03) - Jim Burns Introduces Homeward Ministries(00:10:45) - Staying in Your Kid's Story(00:13:57) - The Prodigal Son and Tough Love(00:16:41) - Building a Circle of Support(00:19:43) - Men, Vulnerability, and Friendship Stories(00:21:07) - Finding Mentors and Investing Time(00:23:57) - Reframing Your Mindset on Wayward Kids(00:28:22) - Being Gracious with Yourself as a Parent(00:30:37) - Politics, Estrangement, and Family Division(00:33:44) - Fun, Play, and Healthy Family Traits(00:34:52) - Listening as the Language of Love(00:36:04) - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action

What do you do when someone asks who you'd bring on the trip of a lifetime — and you realize you don't have a guy? Bill and Travis tackle the growing epidemic of male isolation with something rare: an actual step-by-step plan. Drawing from Known Legacy's own survey of 125 men — where 119 said they want deeper male relationships — they walk through exactly how to start: pray for 4-5 guys, find a simple way to connect (even just a group text), invite them to coffee with no agenda, and eventually get them around a "campfire" to talk about faith. The best part? You don't need to be a Bible scholar to do it. You just need to be willing to go first. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️ Check out the full podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast! Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and banter(00:00:58) - Ministry announcements and resources(00:02:45) - Question of the day: dream sports venue(00:05:00) - Kyle's Wembley story and who to bring(00:07:12) - Male isolation and the need for connection(00:09:55) - Praying for and connecting with brothers(00:11:23) - Building a brotherhood through simple texting(00:14:13) - Inviting men in without needing all the answers(00:16:17) - Being the Morpheus, not the Yoda(00:17:17) - Finding what men are passionate about(00:18:14) - Keeping it simple and closing thoughts

Ever wrestled with the question, "How do I know what God wants me to do?" Bill and Travis dig into why most of us are secretly waiting on a burning-bush moment — and why that's the wrong way to think about God's will. They unpack the difference between seeing life as fixed railroad tracks versus a playground with boundaries, why God cares more about who you're becoming than what you're doing, and how the simple act of praying "God, I want the next step to be in You" changes everything. If you're stuck, frozen, or afraid of making the wrong career or life decision — this episode is for you. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Help us out! take our quick survey on discipleship: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdffCuRSTz_d-MDvCM-JT1i81aZX-YFgS21iEYLOgAeoNaDSg/viewform?usp=header Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️ Check out the full podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast! Chapters (00:00:00) - Weather Chat and Intro(00:01:04) - Ministry Updates and Events(00:02:37) - Question of the Day: New Hobbies(00:06:56) - How Do You Know What God Wants You to Do?(00:09:45) - Freedom vs. Railroad Tracks Theology(00:10:27) - Walking with God: The Idea of Halak(00:12:09) - Playground vs. Railroad Track Mindset(00:14:37) - Prayer and Taking the Next Step in Faith(00:16:05) - Occupation vs. Identity in Christ(00:17:41) - Overcoming Fear After College and Trusting God(00:19:32) - Takeaway: Action Steps and Closing Remarks

Pastor Rory Lawrence of the Dangerous Man Podcast joins Bill and Travis to talk about the epidemic of male isolation — and why it's almost always by choice, not circumstance. Rory shares his own journey from isolation to faith through one relentless mentor who "just did life" with him, and unpacks why men bond over doing something together (fixing a fence, building a fire, fishing) far more than sitting across a table talking about feelings. In a study Known Legacy conducted with over 100 men, fewer than 2 in 5 said they have someone in their corner. This episode is a direct challenge: if you don't have a brother, be one. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Check out the Dangerous Man Podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ub2JKq8XGPTKoW1UvwGsK?si=a4350bd4a7534364 Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️ Check out the full podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast! Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro and podcast welcome(00:01:13) - Announcements: ministry resources and links(00:03:16) - Question of the day: nacho making methods(00:06:53) - Introducing guest Rory Lawrence(00:08:35) - Rory's background and church planting journey(00:11:06) - Rory's conversion story and mentor Mark(00:16:40) - True discipleship vs church programs(00:18:34) - Isolation as the biggest roadblock for men(00:22:02) - Practical steps: doing life together(00:25:22) - Male connection through activity, not talk(00:26:55) - Jesus's model of discipleship through presence(00:27:52) - Success stories: reaching 'unreachable' men(00:30:54) - Vision for the future of men's ministry(00:31:54) - Authenticity, vulnerability, and being the friend(00:34:33) - Call to action: build brotherhood(00:37:04) - Armor bearers and celebrating each other's wins(00:38:34) - Final thoughts and cost of brotherhood(00:39:15) - Fast five segment with Rory(00:42:55) - Closing remarks and call to action

What happens to faith when a nation gets comfortable? Bill and Travis sit down with Mark Oxer, author of This Is the Way, who moved his family to the Netherlands and discovered a hard truth: comfort doesn't strengthen faith — it drifts it. In this episode, Mark unpacks the difference between builders, maintainers, and squanderers, why every generation is one decision away from losing what the last one fought for, and why a father's faith is the single biggest predictor of whether his kids stay in the church. This one will challenge you to stop coasting and start building — in your home, your community, and wherever God has planted you. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Check out Mark and his ministry here:  https://www.markoxer.com Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com ️ Check out the full podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and subscribe to the Known Legacy Podcast! Chapters (00:00:00) - Intro & Ministry Updates(00:02:54) - Question of the Day: Favorite Donuts(00:08:09) - Introducing Guest Mark Oxner(00:09:51) - Mark's Background & Move to the Netherlands(00:12:28) - Culture Shock: Dutch Church Life(00:15:31) - History of Faith in the Netherlands(00:17:57) - Being Present vs Being There: Advice to Churches(00:20:58) - Builders, Maintainers, and Squanderers(00:23:26) - Normandy Beaches & Legacy of Sacrifice(00:25:28) - Passing the Baton: Sharing Your Story(00:30:03) - Purpose of the Book: Calling Men to Christ(00:31:32) - Fatherhood's Impact on Family Faith(00:32:59) - Final Thoughts: Build in Babylon(00:34:57) - Fast Five with Mark(00:40:34) - Closing Remarks & Resources

Bill Spencer didn't set out to build a discipleship ministry. It started with a homeless man with cerebral palsy, a suicidal 19-year-old, and a heroin addict who all ended up living in his house. Sixteen years later, Narrow Gate has walked 650+ men through the question every guy is really asking: who am I, and why am I here? In part two of this conversation, Bill unpacks the real cost of a culture built on facades, why psychological safety is nearly extinct in the American workplace, and a reframe on the prodigal son that will change how you think about your own wandering kids. This one will wreck you in the best way.  Connect with Bill Spencer & Narrow Gate: https://narrowgate.org/ Connect with Known Legacy: [email protected] Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide ️Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/ If this episode challenged you, share it with a man who needs to hear it. And if you don't have someone walking alongside you in this journey — an Armorbearer — this is your sign to go find one. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Chapters (00:00:00) - Bill Spencer(00:03:09) - Question of the Day(00:03:41) - Bill 1.0 on Helping Men Connect With the Lord(00:07:04) - Bill Spencer on the Workplace(00:10:34) - What Would I Do About Vulnerability(00:10:48) - What Is The Narrow Gate?(00:11:40) - What a Stupid Thing We Did For the Homeless(00:15:57) - How I Met a 19-Year-Old Heroin Addict(00:20:24) - Narrowgate: The Search for Real Love(00:23:56) - Adam and His Dad(00:27:27) - Prodigal Son: Should I Go Back?(00:31:10) - Want to become a Narrow Gate Lodge Director?(00:33:46) - Reveal: The Identity booklet(00:36:39) - Bill on The Call to Action(00:39:14) - Chasing Legacy: Free(00:39:36) - Pray for the Prodigal Pastor!

Most men are living off a definition of themselves that someone else handed them — and they've never stopped to ask where it came from. In this episode, Bill and Travis sit down with Bill Spencer, founder of Narrow Gate Ministries, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about identity, grace, and what happens when a man finally stops trying to earn what's already his. Bill Spencer shares his story — from a childhood shaped by poverty and instability, to years chasing legalism in a high-control religious group, to getting "tricked" into a church service that cracked him wide open. What follows is one of the most honest conversations we've had about the difference between working for God's approval and resting in what Christ has already done. You'll walk away from this one asking a different question about your own life: Who told you who you are — and is it actually true? In this episode: * Why so many churches quietly turn grace into a performance system * The strange (and hilarious) illustration that reframes how you see other people * What Genesis 3 reveals about the first lie ever told to a man * Why rules were never meant to be the point of your faith * How to stop striving to live for Christ — and start letting Christ live through you Connect with Bill Spencer & Narrow Gate:https://narrowgate.org/ Connect with Known Legacy: [email protected] Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube ️ Join our Thursday morning men's group, "The Adrenaline Shot" — 6:45 AM https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Download the free Wake Up Guide & 7-Day Reset - https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Grab the book "More Than You" — free 10-session study guide available www.morethanyoubook.com Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ If this episode challenged you, share it with a man who needs to hear it. And if you don't have someone walking alongside you in this journey — an Armorbearer — this is your sign to go find one. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:02:05) - Question of the Day(00:06:02) - A Moment That Changed My Life(00:06:55) - Bill Spencer on The Narrow Gate(00:10:14) - Nergate on The Coloring Pencil Drawing(00:11:06) - Share Your Story(00:12:13) - Carlton Brooks came from a Midwest, poverty stricken family(00:16:33) - Rebuilding the Church of Christ(00:18:29) - What I Learned From Being Tricked Into Going To Church(00:21:54) - Desecration at the Divine Conspiracy(00:24:36) - Why Works Are So intoxicating in the Church(00:25:44) - Jesus' Words for Little Children(00:29:02) - 11 Things You Have to Do to Win the Love of God(00:31:10) - He's Christ in Me(00:32:15) - Adam Thinking He Is Sarah(00:35:01) - What if the Ten Commandments Are Just a List of Rules?(00:37:00) - Call to Action for Young Manhood(00:40:01) - Known Legacy Podcast

This week, the guys welcome back Dr. John Trent for Part 2 of their conversation, diving deeper into his book and the practical importance of taking an honest look at our own hearts, motives, and choices. Let’s be honest—most of us would rather avoid the hard questions. But there is incredible value in slowing down and examining who we are, why we do what we do, and how our choices are impacting the people closest to us. When we’re willing to look inward, God can use what He reveals to help us become better husbands, fathers, leaders, and men who make a lasting impact. The goal isn't just to become better for today. It's to build a Christ-centered legacy that impacts those around us for generations to come. Check out Johns Book and all of his resources here: https://www.strongfamilies.com/ Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy Ministries(00:01:21) - What Is Your Go-To Summer Movie? Cadd(00:02:52) - Senators Talk About Cadd(00:04:01) - Dr. John Trent(00:04:23) - Will Smith On The Best Summer Movie(00:05:35) - Bill Bryson on His Books(00:09:54) - Blessing Your Neighbors(00:10:35) - John On The Lion, The Otter and Beaver(00:13:42) - Bookmark(00:16:30) - Bookmark(00:17:04) - Living from Broken to Blessed(00:21:21) - Fast 5: John's Blessings(00:23:53) - Bookmark(00:25:30) - What's Excite You About In Life?(00:26:01) - Cane's Chicken(00:27:16) - Doug Barum on Dying to Christ At 86

What if you feel like you don’t know enough about the Bible to really make a difference? In this episode, the guys welcome back Dr. John Trent to talk about the incredible impact one person can have on the lives of others—even when they may feel like they don’t have much to offer. John shares the powerful story of one man who made a difference in his life and the lives of his friends. It’s a reminder that God doesn’t need us to know everything. He simply asks us to trust Him with what we do know and be willing to use it. You may never know how much your small acts of faith, encouragement, or obedience can impact someone else. Don’t underestimate the little things. God can use them for something much bigger than you realize. Check out Johns Book and all of his resources here: https://www.strongfamilies.com/ Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy: Best of Series(00:02:00) - Question of the Day(00:02:13) - Summertime Highlights(00:03:19) - Jimmy Kimmel on His Summer Sabbatical(00:05:36) - John Trent(00:06:04) - John Oliver on Driving a Dog From Seattle to Phoenix(00:07:50) - John Graham on His Journey to the Lord(00:12:15) - Billy Graham(00:14:56) - John 3:8-(00:19:07) - Determining the Right Father for You(00:21:43) - Dads and the Life of Walking(00:25:12) - How to Love Each Other(00:30:09) - John Smith on The Known Legacy Podcast

After a short hiatus and our Best of Series, the guys are back with a brand-new episode of the Known Legacy Podcast! This summer has given us plenty of time to slow down, listen, and dig deeper into what God is teaching us through His Word. In this episode, we dive into some powerful lessons from Acts and the story of Elijah in 1 Kings, exploring what God's Word has to say about faith, obedience, courage, and what it looks like to follow Him when life doesn't go the way we expected. As we head into the second half of 2026, the question is simple: What are you going to do with the time God has given you? If you want to make the rest of 2026 count and grow into the man God has created you to be, this episode is for you. Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:01:16) - An Adrenaline Shot Every Thursday Morning(00:02:26) - Summer 2017: Trusting in the Waiting(00:05:40) - Seeking God's Will Through a Sabbatical(00:08:34) - Fall Coming: How to Love Your Daughter(00:12:08) - God Delights in Us(00:17:09) - Call to Action for the Fall(00:19:54) - Another Great Semester With Known Legacy

As part of our Best of the Known Legacy Podcast series, we're revisiting one of our most fascinating conversations—Episode 244 with Geoff Barker. Geoff spent years at the top of his profession, training world-class athletes, celebrities, and elite performers. He even found himself in the spotlight as one of Australia's iconic Gladiators. From the outside, he appeared to have everything—success, recognition, and influence. But deep inside, he knew something was still missing. In this powerful episode, Geoff shares the incredible journey that led him to walk away from everything he had built and spend seven years searching for the truth. His story is one of surrender, transformation, and discovering that the life we chase can never compare to the life God has planned for us. If you've ever wondered whether there's more to life than success, achievement, or the next accomplishment, this conversation will challenge and encourage you. Check out Geoffs ministry at hopeisalive.net Here is a video explaining more about Geoff and his journey - https://vimeo.com/1104798058 Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:02:32) - Q&A: What's Your Go to Cartoon?(00:04:20) - Jeff(00:07:13) - Jeff on WTF?(00:07:42) - The Life of An Atheist in Australia(00:14:43) - Richard Branson on Becoming a Millionaire(00:15:26) - Divorce An Atheist Woman's Journey(00:17:30) - What Went Wrong For My Wife(00:23:06) - Living as a New Age monk(00:26:41) - What Was Your First Encounter with Christianity?(00:28:09) - 4 Things That Shocked Me About Christianity(00:32:33) - Desiring the Real God(00:38:05) - The New Age Dude's Epiphany(00:44:09) - How I came to know the Real God(00:49:12) - What's Your First Conversation With Your Wife When She's Grieving(00:51:25) - Dao Te Ching and The Weight of God(00:56:30) - The Woman Who Walked For the Homeless(00:57:27) - How to Help a Guy Get Out Of His Hole(01:00:05) - Have You Had Any Reconnections With Rich and Famous People?(01:02:22) - LeBron James on His Fast Five(01:02:56) - Jeff Hawkins on the Fast Five(01:04:27) - Navy Seals of Recovery Homes(01:07:44) - Fast Five(01:08:44) - Three Questions for Jeff(01:10:28) - Hope is Alive: A Taste Test of the Sauce(01:11:13) - Jeff On The No Legacy Podcast

Change is rarely easy. Whether you're changing careers, entering a new season of life, becoming an empty nester, retiring, or simply sensing God is calling you into something new, stepping into the unknown can feel overwhelming. As part of our Best of the Known Legacy Podcast series, we're bringing back one of our favorite conversations with Pastor Duke Hergatt (Episode 203). After spending more than 40 years faithfully serving and building a thriving church in Upstate New York, Pastor Duke made the difficult decision to hand the ministry over to the next generation and step into a completely new chapter of life. In this timeless conversation, Duke shares the wisdom he's gained through decades of ministry, leadership, and following God's call—even when it meant letting go of what was comfortable. You'll discover how to navigate change with faith, make an impact in every season, and continue building a legacy that points others to Christ. If you're facing a transition or wondering what God has next for you, this episode is filled with practical wisdom and encouragement you won't want to miss. Listen to Pastor Dukes podcast here: https://pastorduke.podbean.com/ Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:01:40) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:02:56) - Restaurant Question of the Day(00:05:26) - Top 3 Closet Restaurants(00:07:10) - Known Legacy: Making a Change After 40 Years(00:07:46) - Pastor Duke on His 40th Anniversary(00:08:49) - Pastor Duke's Journey from New York to South Carolina(00:12:18) - Bill Paxton on His Personal Journey(00:15:52) - The Ultimate Adventure Is in Him(00:21:12) - God Is So Faithful(00:24:24) - Philip Jones on His 44 Years of Ministry and No Scandals(00:28:23) - Pastor Duke: Humility Is Key(00:31:53) - One More Word for You(00:33:39) - George Carlin on His Fast Five(00:34:44) - Pastor Duke