437 | Son, Come Home: Shame, Freedom & Fatherhood (Part One) — Gabe Biedenbaugh

Identity & Living as Sons of GodFreedom & ForgivenessBrotherhood & Mentorship
Written By Jeff Zaugg
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Episode Description

Pastor Gabe Biedenbaugh opens up about the generational faith handed down to him, the shame that nearly disqualified him from his calling, and the "you're not enough" lie so many men carry. In part one of this Father's Day conversation, he shows why vulnerability, brotherhood, and a heart to serve are the way home.

  • Gabe Biedenbaugh is a pastor at Reverb Church in St. Augustine, Florida, who has spent the last 15-plus years giving his life to building and discipling men. In Northeast Florida he leads teams that walk hundreds of men through a discipleship process called Transform, and he writes weekly for men through his online ministry, The Forge. His heart is to help men root their identity in Christ, step out of shame and into brotherhood, and leave a legacy that outlives them. Gabe and his wife are raising four kids — Riley, Jake, and twins Luke and Nate.

    • The legacy of faith can start with one man stepping in — Gabe's grandfather died young, and other men fathered his dad.

    • Shame attacks your identity; conviction shows you the way out, condemnation just says you're the problem.

    • Beat the lie head-on: "I'm not enough, but Christ in me is more than enough."

    • Vulnerability in real brotherhood is where men get unstuck and find freedom.

    • A dad living free brings joy home; serving (not being served) is the posture — "leaders are into towels, not titles."

    • "My job isn't to fill someone else's cup — it's to empty mine, and let God do what He wants with it."

    • "Conviction says you've made a mistake, but here's the way out. Condemnation says, no — you're the problem."

    • "When you have shame in your life, it impacts the way you bring your best, or lack thereof, to your family."

    • "I want to walk into my home with the attitude of Jesus, who took off his garment to wash feet."

 

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