In this episode of the Men After God podcast, Dustin Alley and Luke Sorensen continue Season 2 by diving into Chapter One of Becoming a Man After God. They reflect on the joy of recording together again, share gratitude for the Men After God community and Patreon supporters, and explain the renewed direction of the ministry—producing free, accessible content while staying surrendered to where God is leading.

The conversation centers on what it truly means to be a “man after God’s heart” by examining the life of David. Rather than viewing David as a flawless spiritual hero, Dustin and Luke unpack how David’s identity was shaped by repentance, humility, and persistent pursuit of God—even in failure. They challenge the idea that background or upbringing determines spiritual potential and emphasize personal responsibility, repentance, and ownership as key markers of spiritual maturity.

The episode closes with a direct challenge to men: stop blaming your past, take responsibility for your walk with God, and recognize that your relationship with Him will only grow as deep as your willingness to repent.

00:00 Welcome back, Season 2 energy, and recording together again
01:06 Gratitude for Patreon supporters and the Men After God community
03:30 Vision for Season 2 and introducing the “Becoming” series
03:56 Why Chapter One matters: From History to His Story
05:14 Who the book is for—and why it applies beyond men
05:45 What Dustin wishes he had added to Chapter One
08:09 David’s life, failure, and the myth of spiritual perfection
10:00 What “a man after God’s heart” actually means
11:26 Pursuing God vs. achieving fulfillment
13:30 Why there is no finish line apart from God
14:50 The advantage New Testament believers have through the Holy Spirit
17:13 Becoming is a choice, not a personality trait
17:43 Repentance, responsibility, and owning your life
20:13 Why repentance is the gateway to restoration
21:32 Final thoughts and closing encouragement

• Becoming a Man After God by Dustin Alley
  https://a.co/d/iA5BV3q
• Group facilitation guides for the book (free PDFs available by request)
  📧 dustin@menaftergod.net
• Riverside FM for podcast recording
  https://riverside.fm
• The Diary of a CEO podcast
  https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO

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In this episode of the Men After God podcast, Dustin Alley and Luke Sorensen talk about why most New Year goals die fast and what to do instead. They unpack the difference between setting goals and building daily disciplines, then pull back the curtain on the origin story of Dustin’s book Becoming a Man After God. Dustin shares how a season of overload pushed him to the edge and how one question shifted everything from doing things for God to learning how to do life with God. Together, they challenge men to prioritize what matters, build rhythms that protect their walk with Christ and their families, and pursue holistic stewardship that includes spiritual, mental, and physical health. They close with a simple reflection tool that turns listening into action so growth becomes real and repeatable.

Chapters

00:00 Why goals die by January 5 and why daily agenda matters
02:01 Dustin’s goals and the action plans behind them
04:48 Spiritual goals at home and intentional discipleship with kids
05:26 Luke’s goals, Working Genius, and teaching core principles to children
07:12 Why Dustin wrote Becoming a Man After God
08:55 The overload season, the warning signs, and the breaking point
13:30 The five part framework that shaped the book
18:00 Who you are becoming and how decisions shape identity
20:37 Discipline, rhythms, Daniel 1, and the power of small choices
23:42 Why you never arrive and why that is the point
27:56 Holistic stewardship and why spiritual, mental, and physical are connected
29:59 Reflection questions that turn content into change

Resources mentioned in this episode
Becoming a Man After God by Dustin Alley - https://a.co/d/5KZkPq0
Working Genius assessment and certification - https://www.workinggenius.com/
John Beasley, Mind and Body Fitness - https://mindandbodystrength.com/
Greater Oaks Foundation and Spartan fundraiser - https://fundraise.spartan.com/page/Dustin-26972750
Dustin’s Airbnb in Kissimmee Florida - https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1569707871787434572?source_impression_id=p3_1767051701_P35rKxpUcJYzGAiH

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In this episode of the Men After God podcast, Dustin Alley and Luke Sorensen kick off Season 2 by looking back on what God did in Season 1 and casting vision for what is next. They talk honestly about real life constraints, why they are shifting toward shorter episodes, and how the goal stays the same: serve men, strengthen families, and equip leaders with practical, biblical help. A major focus is Dustin’s book Becoming a Man After God and how churches can use it as a mens ministry resource through the included group facilitation guides. They also highlight the value of reflection after listening, the need for rest as worship, and how God sometimes leads by stopping you, not just by accelerating you.

Chapters

00:00 Season 2 kickoff and life updates
04:39 Season 1 recap, wins, losses, and what God taught them
10:23 Vision for Season 2 and the shift to shorter weekly episodes
13:06 Overview of the book Becoming a Man After God and the five principles
22:02 How to use the book and facilitation guides in a mens ministry or Bible study
28:58 The 15 minute format and how to turn listening into action
34:36 Valleys, being stopped by God, and the book Deeper
38:10 Shout outs, non sponsor promotions, and ways to connect

Resources mentioned in this episode
Becoming a Man After God by Dustin Alley -https://a.co/d/iA5BV3q
Group facilitation guides for the book, available by request as free PDFs - dustin@menaftergod.net
Deeper by Dane C Ortlund - https://a.co/d/ft43HrK
Riverside FM for recording - riverside.fm
Men of Valor Ministries - https://www.movministries.org/
John Beasley, Mind and Body Fitness - https://mindandbodystrength.com/
Huberman Lab podcast - https://www.hubermanlab.com/podcast
The Diary of a CEO podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@TheDiaryOfACEO

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📌 Connect with Men After God:
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👥 Join Our Community: facebook.com/groups/menaftergod
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