TNMU #166: Real Manhood Is This with Eric Browning (Part 1)

What is real manhood? Today's guest has an answer. Eric Browning is a man, father, leader, and legacy bearer. In 2014 he forged the father-son ministry Sand to Stone as a way to provide fathers the environment and tools to communicate biblical manhood, and sons, a clear pathway to embrace and mark their journey. Browning uses a combination of father led outdoor adventure, competition, contemplation, and ceremony to set the stage for men to raise up future men, for Gods kingdom.

Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Expanded Notes:
• Our earthly Dads form our earliest images and understanding of God
• When manhood isn't clearly defined boys don't know what they're aiming for
• The seed for future ministry was planted well before it came to be; much of it nurtured by a fellow man willing to pour into Eric
• The ministry was really born from a desire to do the right thing, be a great dad, and raise a future man
• Ministry name, Sand 2 Stone, inspired by how Jesus invited Simon to become Peter in John 1:40-42 (www.sand2stone.us)
• Adventures create discomfort, which has multiple benefits
• • Enjoyment of discovering God's creation in nature
• Life lessons happen by being in nature
• Nature humbles us and reminds us of our frailty
• Exposes where comfort has stunted growth and potential
• Provides a healthy risk for the boys

• Comfort can become an idol
• In this virtual age, don't neglect to embrace and experience the real thing