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June 19, 2025 57 mins

The power of brotherhood, forgiveness and restoration with my good friend Javon Ruff on this episode of the Brave Men podcast. Together, we unpack the timeless parable of the prodigal son in Luke 15 and explore how shallow relationships can derail our purpose. This is as real as it gets – authentic and gritty. Javon is a man that speaks in a way we can all understand, answering the hard question - how does a man get back to God when he’s gone off the rails?

As one of America’s leading voices for manhood, Javon mentors men across a large network of churches. This episode shines a light on the power of godly community, accountability, and brotherhood. At the heart of our conversation is the liberating work of God’s forgiveness. We examine how bitterness can distort identity—and how grace and healing can restore it. Through candid stories and biblical truth, we call men to release the weight of the past, speak life over one another, and embrace the freedom found in God’s grace. This is a true Jesus story … redemption, restoration and renewal. 

BraveMen is a production of the Christian Men’s Network—a global movement committed to defeating fatherlessness, ending child abuse, and raising up strong men of God. For tools to disciple your family, launch a men’s movement, or become the man God created you to be, visit CMN.men.


(00:04) Men's Ministry and Fatherhood Discussion
(10:12) Impact of Male Mentors on Life
(23:49) Unleashing Forgiveness and Healing
(37:45) The Power of Words and Forgiveness
(44:50) Building Men Through Mentorship and Forgiveness

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