EPISODE · Dec 23, 2024 · 42 MIN
The Kinsman Journal's Mission with Peter Ostpako | 448
from Dad Tired · host Jerrad Lopes
In this episode, Peter Ostapko shares how God called him out of banking and into a creative, countercultural ministry: Kinsman Journal. Built around the themes of faith, fatherhood, and work, the journal combines original photography, timeless essays, and deep storytelling to speak to the heart of Christian men.Peter also explains how Kinsman has grown beyond print into live gatherings like Kinsman Table, where excellence, hospitality, and intentionality create space for men to connect and grow- through presence. Listen in to hear more about deeper brotherhood, renewed purpose, or a new way to engage with the men in your life. What You’ll Learn:How a vision for “faith, fatherhood, and work” sparked a national movementWhy the Kinsman Journal focuses on everyday men’s stories, not celebrity voicesHow beauty and excellence open doors for discipleshipWhy men need more than sermons—they need community and challengeThe difference between programming and presence in men’s ministryHow local gatherings and generosity can reshape modern masculinityEpisode Resources: 1. Kinsman Journal – A premium print journal with original stories, photos, and essays on faith, fatherhood, and work Order or bulk-gift at: https://www.kinsman.org 2. Kinsman Table – Invite-only gatherings for men (3x/year), built around hospitality, reflection, and curated conversation3.Kinsman Nights & Kinsman Forum – Public and discipleship-focused events happening monthly and in select cities4.Kinsman Podcast – Audio version of the journal available for free on podcast platforms5.Bonhoeffer’s Life Together .6.Book: The Revenge of Analog .7.Book: The Alternative to Futility by Elton Trueblood.Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
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In this episode, Peter Ostapko shares how God called him out of banking and into a creative, countercultural ministry: Kinsman Journal. Built around the themes of faith, fatherhood, and work, the journal combines original photography, timeless essays, and deep storytelling to speak to the heart of Christian men.Peter also explains how Kinsman has grown beyond print into live gatherings like Kinsman Table, where excellence, hospitality, and intentionality create space for men to connect and grow- through presence. Listen in to hear more about deeper brotherhood, renewed purpose, or a new way to engage with the men in your life. What You’ll Learn:How a vision for “faith, fatherhood, and work” sparked a national movementWhy the Kinsman Journal focuses on everyday men’s stories, not celebrity voicesHow beauty and excellence open doors for discipleshipWhy men need more than sermons—they need community and challengeThe difference between programming and presence in men’s ministryHow local gatherings and generosity can reshape modern masculinityEpisode Resources: 1. Kinsman Journal – A premium print journal with original stories, photos, and essays on faith, fatherhood, and work Order or bulk-gift at: https://www.kinsman.org 2. Kinsman Table – Invite-only gatherings for men (3x/year), built around hospitality, reflection, and curated conversation3.Kinsman Nights & Kinsman Forum – Public and discipleship-focused events happening monthly and in select cities4.Kinsman Podcast – Audio version of the journal available for free on podcast platforms5.Bonhoeffer’s Life Together .6.Book: The Revenge of Analog .7.Book: The Alternative to Futility by Elton Trueblood.Invite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
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