Ep. 74 | Geoff Bratsberg: From Addiction to Authentic Fatherhood — Faith, Transformation & the Power of Brotherhood

In Episode 74 of Brotherhood Forged, hosts Joey and Paul sit down with Geoff Bratsberg—a husband, father, and member of the Brotherhood Forged community—whose journey from addiction and pride to purpose and faith will inspire every man who listens.   Geoff opens up about the painful seasons that refined him, the lessons he’s learned in marriage and fatherhood, and how God used community to rebuild his life from the inside out. His story is raw, redemptive, and full of practical wisdom for men who are ready to stop walking alone.   Inside this episode: 🔥 Breaking free from addiction and pride 🔥 What it means to truly “love your wife as Christ loves the church” (Ephesians 5:25) 🔥 How to lead your home with humility and strength 🔥 Building real brotherhood instead of white-knuckling life alone 🔥 Guiding your kids through emotion, faith, and truth 🔥 Seeing God’s grace even in your weakest moments   Key Scriptures: Ephesians 5:25 — Love your wife as Christ loved the church James 1:19 — Be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger Proverbs 14:29 — Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding 💪 About Brotherhood Forged   Brotherhood Forged is built for men who refuse to stay stuck. It’s not a chat thread—it’s a coaching-driven community for men serious about leading with strength, faith, and integrity in their homes, bodies, mindset, and legacy.   Inside you’ll find: • Weekly group coaching rooted in faith and growth • Daily discipline & identity challenges • A real brotherhood of men who actually show up • Accountability, workouts, and tactical tools • A system to forge your 2.0 self—no fluff, no excuses   👉 Join today at brotherhoodforged.com 📧 Email: [email protected] 🙌 Support the Show   If this episode encouraged you: ⭐ Leave a review on Podbean or your favorite podcast app 📲 Download and follow the show 💬 Share it with a brother who needs it   Together we forge our identity, lead our families, and reclaim our future.