#17: Ron Dasher on Authentic Brotherhood

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UPCOMING PILGRIMAGE: https://www.rucktheway.com/pilgrimage We sit down with Ron Dasher, a leader in men's ministry and founder of the Iron Collective. Ron shares his 15-year journey of "Clashes with Stashes," a biannual fishing trip that exemplifies the power of long-term intentional brotherhood. We dive deep into the concept of "The Invitation"—the persistent, life-changing act of seeing and valuing another man. Ron discusses the "wilderness" seasons of life and the importance of unmasking the heart to move from a "conquering king" mentality to that of a "settled sage." By exploring emotional fluency and naming the currents beneath the surface, Ron illustrates how men can show up fully present and fully alive for their families and communities. It is a compelling call to step out of the drifting current and into a life of intentionality and high-trust community. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and June Pilgrimage announcement 01:04 - Welcoming Ron Dasher to the podcast 03:12 - The "Man Cave" and creating masculine spaces for groups 05:50 - "Clashes with Stashes": 15 years of intentional friendship 10:55 - The progression of relationships over a decade and a half 15:48 - Seeing life trajectory through the lens of "Story" 20:13 - Ron’s Family of Origin and meeting Jesus 22:82 - The Power of the Invitation: How Ben wore Ron down 28:83 - The Wilderness Years: From seminary to the call center 37:25 - Why the word "Invitation" carries so much weight 41:42 - Defining the Iron Collective and "The Box Talk" 51:58 - Vulnerability: What we desire to see but fear to show Know more about our cause: https://www.rucktheway.com/ Subscribe to our Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@RucktheWay Meet the founders: https://www.rucktheway.com/about

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