Strength, discipline, and self-reliance are often praised as the highest virtues of manhood. But what happens when those very traits become obstacles to trust, intimacy, and faith?

In this episode, John sits down with former Navy SEAL officer Sam Blair for an honest conversation about identity, surrender, and the spiritual battle beneath high performance.

If you’ve been trying to carry everything on your own, this conversation is a reminder that real strength begins when we stop relying on ourselves and learn to trust the Father who wants all of us, not just our achievements.

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