Is This Why Young Men Are Leaving The Church | Interview w/ Don Purdum

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 In this episode of Better Than Best Academy, we dive deep with Don Purdum, a church planter, former military chaplain, and entrepreneur. Don shares his unique journey from Navy service to church ministry and how his experience reshaped his perspective on godly masculinity, church leadership, and discipleship. We explore the significant cultural and spiritual shifts in modern church life, highlighting the erosion of traditional masculine roles and the need for a paradigm shift to foster genuine discipleship and leadership within the church. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on restoring meaning and purpose in the lives of Christian men. 00:00 The Crisis of Masculinity and Its Impact on Society 00:33 The Decline of Church Attendance 01:28 Introduction to Don Perdom 02:23 Don's Journey: From Navy to Ministry 06:07 Challenges and Growth in Ministry 09:08 Disillusionment with Church Life 10:19 A Shift Towards Politics and Orthodoxy 11:51 The Need for a Paradigm Shift in Church 13:51 The Importance of Authentic Discipleship 24:20 The Role of Men in Church and Society 30:26 The Erosion of Masculinity and Its Impact 31:16 Building a Community for Men 31:48 Mentorship and Leadership Development 33:15 Discipleship and Evangelism 38:25 The Role of Pastors and Church Leadership 43:51 Balancing Faith and Business Ethics 56:45 The Importance of Vulnerability and Emotional Regulation 59:39 Final Thoughts and Encouragement Find Don here: https://faithandtrust.org/ Join the WAITING LIST: https://coach-redwallace.ck.page/newsletter Take the Life Designer Quiz: https://red-jszxv7fn.scoreapp.com/ Book a FREE 1on1 Coaching call with Coach Red Wallace CLICK HERE: https://calendly.com/coachredwallace/let-s-talk-about-it If you would like to partner with this channel financially CLICK HERE: https://anchor.fm/betterthanbest/support 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Better Than Best Academy Podcast HERE: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-than-best-podcast-by-red/id1320076647?uo=4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tWDNsFMgKSYjzIrNzQRfT Anchor: https://anchor.fm/betterthanbest Youtube: https://open.spotify.com/show/5tWDNsFMgKSYjzIrNzQRfT Our mission here at Better Than Best Academy is to help you overcome limited mindsets, discover your purpose, redefine your personal brand and build your community. Connect with Red Wallace on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach.redwallace TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@coach.redwallace Facebook https://www.facebook.com/R3DONE517