Raising Sons, Loving Strong: Discipleship Starts at Home | Dean Plumlee | Ep. 25

Bethany and Adam sit down with longtime friend and disciple-maker Dean Plumlee. Dean spent over 25 years in surf ministry before God led him into a whole new chapter—mentoring pastors, parents, and leaders through Sonlife, a ministry grounded in the life and method of Jesus.

Dean unpacks how discipleship starts in the home, how he’s raised his three kids to know and love Jesus, and what it means to be a man who leads with courage, rejects passivity, and embraces responsibility. From hiking the Appalachian Trail with his sons to navigating tech boundaries and awkward conversations with honesty and grace, this episode is packed with wisdom, real stories, and encouragement for parents and spouses.

Guest Bio:

Dean Plumlee is a longtime disciple-maker, ministry coach, and former leader with Christian Surfers. After decades of reaching surfers for Christ, Dean now serves with Sonlife, training and mentoring pastors and ministry leaders through the life and method of Jesus. He’s also a devoted husband and father of three, passionate about intentional parenting, biblical manhood, and building Christ-centered marriages. Whether he's hiking mountains or navigating family discipleship, Dean leads with humility, honesty, and a deep love for Jesus.

Resources:

• Sonlife: https://www.sonlife.com/
• "Good Pictures, Bad Pictures" (Kids’ guide to porn prevention)
• The book of Proverbs (31 chapters—read one a day!)
• Appalachian Trail / Blood Mountain story
• Keith Green quote: “If you want to love with me, love with me then…”

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