My Story For His Glory Episode 7 | Rev. Benson Okeyo

From Dysfunction to Destiny: Redeeming Fatherhood, Breaking Generational Cycles, and Healing Men's Wounds with Rev. Benson OkeyoIn a heartfelt episode of My Story For His Glory, Ev. Priscillah Wafula interviews Rev. Benson Okeyo, a pastor at Friends Fellowship Assembly in Hamza Makadara and the founder of the Men Alive Network, as they delve into his life-changing journey. Rev. Benson recounts the challenges of his upbringing in a turbulent household in a disadvantaged area, characterized by an aggressive, alcoholic father, and how those profound fatherly wounds nearly led him astray towards a similar self-destructive lifestyle. His narrative took a drastic turn when, in solitude at 3 a.m. following a night of drinking, he reached out to God for transformation, sparking a path of redemption and profound recovery.Rev. Benson's account serves as a compelling testimony that a troubled history does not determine one's destiny. He elaborates on the fundamental themes of his book, Redeemed Fatherhood, highlighting that a child's quest for a father figure essentially embodies a quest for purpose, heritage, and ultimately, a quest for the divine. He also addresses the pitfalls that ensnare fathers, causing them to falter in their familial roles despite excelling in their professional domains, and stresses the critical need for men to abandon seclusion and seek solace at the cross.If you have grappled with the scars of an absent or abusive parental figure, encountered challenges in forgiveness, or are enthusiastic about nurturing and empowering the men in your circle, this episode is a definite must-see.Key Takeaways in this Episode:The Yearning for Paternal Guidance: Exploring why an inherent void in a child's heart can solely be satisfied by God, and how paternal wounds or an overwhelming maternal dynamic mold a man's sense of self.Breaking the Generational Cycle: Acknowledging the vital importance of pardoning our parents to prevent transmitting their dysfunction and anguish to future generations.Navigating Men's Ministry: An honest examination of why men retreat under stress, the challenges of fostering camaraderie among men in ministry, and the significance of establishing a secure platform for emotional healing.Redeeming Fatherhood: Unveiling the collaborative roles of God, accountable men, supportive partners, forgiving offspring, and the church in reinstating functional fatherhood.Pursuing intimacy with God. Living purpose. Impacting lives.Connect with A Heart After God Ministries International (AHAGMI)Host: Evangelist Priscillah WafulaGuest: Reverend Benson OkeyoWatch the Video Premiere: https://youtu.be/o1VcDEG6w2oListen on the Go: Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music via our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MyStoryForHisGloryJoin the Community: We meet on the last Saturday of every month (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) at the Nairobi Hospital Amphitheater.Inquiries & Support: +254 721 171554