Foundational Fathers Podcast

Foundational Fathers Podcast is a faith-driven podcast equipping men to lead their homes, marriages, and lives with purpose, humility, and conviction—rooted firmly in Christ.Hosted by Nick Sash, this channel features honest conversations with pastors, musicians, leaders, fathers, and everyday men who are navigating faith, family, identity, and calling in a noisy world. We talk discipleship, spiritual leadership, fatherhood, repentance, recovery, legacy, and what it really means to follow Jesus beyond Sunday morning.This isn’t about perfection—it’s about obedience. Live IntentionallyUnCommon

Foundational Fathers Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Nick Sash, with 109 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nick Sash hosts Foundational Fathers Podcast, a religion show with 109 episodes published.

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  Episode #13

  Foundational Fathers Podcast | The Waiting Season: Trusting God Before the Harvest | Aaron Blain

  Oct 2, 20261h 23mS5

  WHAT IF GOD ISN'T SAYING NO… HE'S SAYING NOT YET? You've been praying. You've been working. You've been doing everything you believe God has called you to do. But nothing seems to be happening. What if the waiting season isn't wasted time? What if God is developing something beneath the surface that you can't see yet? In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, host Nick Sash sits down with Aaron Blain, host of Aaron Asks America, for an honest, encouraging, and sometimes hilarious conversation. Nick and Aaron explore what it means to wait with purpose instead of sitting in frustration. Because sometimes, before God grows the harvest, He has to grow the roots. KEY SCRIPTURE — GALATIANS 6:9 "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." IN THIS EPISODE - Why waiting is an active expression of faith. - How God can use delays to develop character and prepare us for what's next. - Biblical lessons about patience, perseverance, and trusting God's timing. - Why community and accountability matter during difficult seasons. - How mustard-seed faith can lead to extraordinary growth. - Leading your family with confidence when the future is uncertain. - Practical ways to remain faithful when you're tempted to give up. - What Batman and superheroes can teach us about faith and perseverance! Plus, we've got a guest roast, dad jokes, Deep Thoughts, and a few unexpected turns along the way! Season 5 Episode 13 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: The Reality of Waiting in Life and Faith 01:41 Guest Introduction 02:01 Aaron Blain's Background and Faith Journey 03:18 Guest Roast: Aaron Blain 07:23 Humor and Lightheartedness in Spiritual Conversations 10:24 Deep Thoughts: Philosophical Questions About Waiting 12:35 Sponsor Segment 16:59 Main Conversation: The Waiting Season 23:23 The Biblical Perspective on Waiting and Trusting God 29:10 Personal Stories of Waiting and God's Faithfulness 36:11 The Mustard Seed of Faith: Strength in Small Beginnings 45:30 Leading with Confidence During Uncertain Seasons 50:39 Love and Respect in Marriage 55:10 Practical Steps for Embracing the Waiting Season 59:24 What Is Today but Yesterday's Tomorrow? 59:50 So What? 1:01:28 Time of Decision 1:06:03 Don't Wait 1:06:30 Take the Next Step 1:08:43 Don't Give Up 1:09:40 Guest Shout-Out: FireResistant on Twitch 1:10:18 Call for Disciples on Twitch 1:13:24 Aaron Asks the Foundational Fathers 1:14:38 Superheroes and Faith: Lessons from Batman and Others 1:20:30 Outro CONNECT WITH AARON BLAIN Catch more of Aaron's conversations, encouragement, and faith-centered content! ▶️ YouTube: @AaronAsksAmerica Twitch: https://twitch.tv/fireresistant SPONSORS ️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters Use Code: FFP316 https://sasquatchgunoil.org Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com SUPPORT THE MISSION Help put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. One Million Bibles Initiative https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ BOOKS BY NICK SASH Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony The River Between Us Where The Trail Leads Bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer JOIN THE CONVERSATION Drop your answer in the comments. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear. LIKE this episode if it encouraged you. COMMENT and share your waiting-season experience. SUBSCRIBE for more faith-filled conversations. SHARE this episode with someone who needs a reminder not to give up. #FoundationalFathers #TheWaitingSeason #AaronBlain #TrustGodsTiming #WaitingOnGod #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndPatience #Galatians69 #ChristianFatherhood #SpiritualGrowth #DontGiveUp #IntentionallyUNCMN

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  Episode #12

  Foundational Fathers Podcast | God's Kitchen Confidential | Andrew Gantt

  Sep 25, 202659 minS5

  What if the pressure you’re under isn’t punishment—but preparation? What if the waiting season isn’t wasted time? And what if God is doing some of His greatest work in your life before you can even see the finished product? In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick Sash sits down with author Andrew Gantt for “God’s Kitchen Confidential”—a conversation about trusting God’s timing, surrendering to His process, and allowing Him to use pressure, waiting, failure, and obedience to prepare us for greater purpose. Using the kitchen as a powerful picture of the Christian life, Andrew and Nick talk about what happens when we stop trying to control the recipe and start trusting the Chef. Sometimes we see ingredients that don’t make sense. God sees the finished meal. We see pressure. God sees preparation. We see waiting. God sees something that isn’t ready yet. IN THIS EPISODE • Trusting God’s timing and process • Surrender, submission, and obedience • Why pressure can be part of God’s preparation • Learning patience when God is “slow cooking” something • Purity, seasoning, and spiritual influence • What it means to be salt and light • The church as a place of hospitality • Leading your family by example • Moving beyond fear and failure • Trusting God when you can’t see the finished product KEY TAKEAWAYS God’s timing is perfect, even when we don’t understand it. Pressure and waiting can be part of God’s preparation. Failure doesn’t mean God is finished with you. Humility and obedience create room for God to work. Authentic faith is demonstrated through how we live. Every season has a purpose in God’s kitchen. And sometimes faith simply means: Trust the Chef and say YES to the recipe. Season 5 Episode 12 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro to Trusting God's Kitchen 01:40 Guest Intro 01:47 The Pressure and Waiting in God's Preparation 03:53 The Kitchen Analogy: Obedience and Submission 04:50 Dad Jokes 09:05 Deep Thoughts 11:44 Sponsor Segment 15:52 God's Kitchen Confidential 18:22 God's Recipe: Purity, Seasoning, and Impact 23:21 The Church as a Hospitality House 29:13 Leading by Example in Faith and Family 34:18 Overcoming Fear and Failure in God's Plan 39:16 Trusting the Slow Cook: Patience in Faith 44:28 Being Salt and Light: Preserving and Enhancing 49:24 The Power of Surrender and Submission 53:33 Guest Shout Out 54:26 So What? 56:25 Time of Decision 58:53 Outro ‍ CONNECT WITH ANDREW GANTT Salt, Light & Hospitality https://saltlightandhospitality.com/ SPONSORS ️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters Use Code: FFP316 https://sasquatchgunoil.org Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com SUPPORT THE MISSION Help put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. One Million Bibles Initiative https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ BOOKS BY NICK SASH Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony The River Between Us Where The Trail Leads Bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer JOIN THE CONVERSATION What season are you in right now? Are you trying to rush what God is preparing—or are you learning to trust His timing? What is one area of your life where God may be asking you to trust the Chef and stop trying to rewrite the recipe? Drop your answer in the comments. Like Comment Subscribe Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement in their waiting season. Foundational Fathers Podcast Where duct tape fixes most things, dad jokes fix the rest, and faith in Jesus Christ holds the whole house together.

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  Episode #11

  Foundational Fathers Podcast | Created to Reflect | Rob Whitlow

  Sep 18, 20261h 9mS5

  What are you reflecting? As fathers, husbands, leaders, and followers of Christ, we were never created to build our own glory—we were **created to reflect His**. In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick and Marcus sit down with author, speaker, entrepreneur, and business strategist **Rob Whitlow** for a powerful conversation about identity, spiritual transformation, and what it really means to reflect the character of Christ in everyday life. From the biblical truth that we are created in the image of God to the daily challenge of dying to ourselves, Rob shares practical wisdom about keeping our identity rooted in Christ—even when life, pressure, failure, and circumstances try to distort the reflection. We talk about forgiveness, grace, mercy, repentance, fatherhood, discovering the gifts God has placed in our children, and why spiritual growth isn't about creating a better image of ourselves—it's about becoming a clearer reflection of Jesus. IN THIS EPISODE: • What it means to be created in God's image • Why our glory is found in reflecting His glory • How our spiritual roots determine what our lives reflect • Trees, gemstones, and a powerful picture of spiritual transformation • Forgiveness, grace, and mercy as reflections of God's character • What it really means to die to yourself • Daily renewal and maintaining your identity in Christ • Practical ways fathers can spiritually lead their families • Recognizing God's unique gifts in your children • Repentance and restoring the reflection • Drawing closer to Christ one day at a time SOUND BITES “We are capable of reflecting God's glory.” “Our glory is to reflect His glory, not our own.” “Dying to self is about dying to your will.” Season 5 Episode 11 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Reflection of Christ in Fatherhood 01:33 Video Intro 01:52 The Biblical Foundation of Being Created in God's Image 02:22 Guest Roasted Intro 04:23 Dad Jokes Section 09:12 Sponsor Segment 12:57 Satan's Reflection and Our Role in Reflecting God's Glory 15:33 The Analogy of Trees and Gemstones in Spiritual Reflection 20:02 Qualities of God and How We Reflect Them 25:50 The Challenge of Forgiveness and Reflecting God's Love 31:02 Dying to Self and Daily Renewal in Faith 36:00 Practical Steps for Fathers to Lead Spiritually 41:02 Encouragement for Overcoming Overwhelm in Faith Journey 45:01 The Power of Repentance and Reflection in Family Life 49:07 Discovering and Embracing God's Gifts in Our Children 53:57 Humor, Grace, and God's Creativity in Our Lives 60:57 Drawing Closer to Christ in Practical Daily Life 63:22 Time of Decision 65:00 Final Encouragement and Reflection for Fathers 67:18 Outro SPONSORS ️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters Use Code: **FFP316** https://sasquatchgunoil.org Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com SUPPORT THE MISSION Help put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. One Million Bibles Initiative https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ **BOOKS BY NICK SASH** *Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony* *The River Between Us* *Where The Trail Leads* **Bookstore:** https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ **MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER** YouTube: **@TheMuteBassPlayer** **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** When people look at your life, **what are you reflecting?** What is one area where God is challenging you to reflect more of His **love, grace, mercy, and truth**? Drop your answer in the comments. Like Comment Subscribe #FoundationalFathersPodcast #CreatedToReflect #RobWhitlow #ChristianFatherhood #BiblicalManhood #ChristianMen #Fatherhood #Faith #IdentityInChrist #SpiritualGrowth #ChristianLeadership #JesusChrist

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  Episode #10

  Foundational Fathers Podcast | Stand Your Ground | Michael Kalel Wittig of Pillar

  Sep 11, 20261h 12mS5

  What does it really mean to **stand your ground** when your faith is tested? In this episode of the **Foundational Fathers Podcast**, Nick Sash sits down with **Michael Kalel Wittig, bassist for the Christian rock band Pillar, for a powerful conversation about building your life on a firm spiritual foundation and refusing to move when pressure comes. Michael opens up about his journey through depression, spiritual growth, music, ministry, family, and faith, and how keeping his eyes on Jesus Christ has helped him remain grounded through life's storms. From putting on the full armor of God to developing spiritual discipline, setting realistic goals, staying present with your family, and trusting Jesus when life doesn't make sense, this conversation challenges men to build a faith that can withstand the battle. IN THIS EPISODE: • Building a strong spiritual foundation • Standing firm when your faith is tested • Michael's journey through depression • Putting on the full armor of God • Balancing faith, family, music, and ministry • Why faith has to become more than words • Developing spiritual discipline and healthy habits • Setting realistic goals • Trusting Jesus through life's storms • The importance of community and accountability • Miracles and global experiences of faith • Practical ways fathers can strengthen their walk with Christ • What's coming next for Pillar SOUND BITES: “Put on the full armor of God to stand your ground.” “Living unshakable means keeping your eyes on Christ.” “Even in depression, Christ is with us.” Season 5 Episode 10 ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Michael Kalel Wittig & Episode Theme 02:11 Stand Your Ground 04:19 Michael Kalel Wittig Gets Roasted 10:44 Dad Jokes 21:28 Michael's Journey Through Depression & Spiritual Growth 25:00 Building a Balanced Life With Faith & Family 28:57 The Importance of Being Present & Faithful 31:00 Faith Is More Than Words 38:38 Setting Realistic Goals 42:35 Struggle, Battles & Tested Faith 45:33 Trusting Jesus During Life's Storms 51:00 Miracles Today & Global Faith Experiences 1:05:20 Upcoming Pillar Events & Projects 1:07:47 Practical Steps for Fathers to Strengthen Their Faith 1:10:15 Time of Decision 1:11:00 Outro CONNECT WITH MICHAEL KALEL WITTIG Facebook: @michaelwittig Instagram: @wittigworks Connect with Pillar: https://www.pillarmusic.com/ SPONSORS ️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters Use Code: **FFP316** https://sasquatchgunoil.org Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com SUPPORT THE MISSION Help put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. **One Million Bibles Initiative** https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ **BOOKS BY NICK SASH** Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony The River Between Us Where The Trail Leads Bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ MORE FROM THE MUTE BASS PLAYER YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer **JOIN THE CONVERSATION** What battle are you facing right now—and what does it look like for you to **stand your ground in Christ**? Drop your answer in the comments. Like Comment Subscribe Foundational Fathers Podcast Where duct tape fixes most things, dad jokes fix the rest, and faith in Jesus Christ holds the whole house together.

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  Episode #9

  Foundational Fathers Podcast | Built For Battle | Harvie Herrington

  Sep 4, 20261h 5mS5

  Every man is fighting something. The question is: are you prepared for the battle? In this episode of the Foundational Fathers Podcast, Nick “The Mute Bass Player” Sash sits down with returning guest, former pro athlete, coach, author, and motivational speaker Harvie Herrington for a powerful conversation about discipline, perseverance, spiritual growth, and what it truly means to be Built For Battle. Harvie shares how lessons from athletics, coaching, fatherhood, and faith have taught him that real strength isn’t built overnight. It’s forged through consistency, intentional practice, hard work, and—above all—a relationship with Jesus Christ. From the field to faith, this episode challenges men to stop depending on temporary motivation and start developing the disciplines that prepare them for the battles of life. In This Episode Discipline in sports, life, and faith Why consistency beats motivation Developing a genuine love for Christ Building resilience through intentional practice Lessons from athletic training applied to spiritual growth The 10,000-hour rule and preparation Hard work and delayed gratification Why we become what we continually learn from The cost of following Jesus Faithfulness when results aren't immediate Parenting through difficult moments The importance of community and mentorship Preparing spiritually for life's battles The Gospel and salvation through Jesus Christ Sound Bites “Every man is fighting something.” “Love and passion drive true discipline.” “God promises us strength to get through everything.” "We Can Only Become What We Learn From." Season 5 "Episode 9 ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Battles Visible and Silent 02:07 Chasing Dreams and Staying Driven 03:14 Parenting and Life Transitions 04:23 Love for Family and Personal Growth 05:15 Balancing Life and Faith 05:52 Dad Jokes with Nick 06:02 Humor and Lighthearted Moments 07:11 Football and Life Analogies 08:05 The Power of Consistency and Practice 09:00 Faith in Overcoming Challenges 10:06 Embracing Mistakes and Growth 11:49 Sponsor Segment 16:06 Coach’s Challenge: Parenting in Tough Moments 21:30 Built For Battle 22:07 Discipline in Sports and Coaching 23:36 Love for Christ and Spiritual Discipline 25:00 From Field to Faith 29:48 The Power of God’s Word 35:00 Evidence God Was There Before I Sought Him 37:51 The 10,000-Hour Rule and Preparation 41:05 Disciplined in Habits and Faith 42:10 We Can Only Become What We Learn From 46:00 The Value of Hard Work and Discipline 51:00 The Cost of Following Christ 52:20 Faithfulness Over Instant Gratification 53:52 So What Do You Say? 57:35 The Gospel and Salvation 58:31 Invitation to Trust Jesus 59:52 Harvie’s Final Encouragement 61:18 Where to Find Harvie Herrington 63:15 Up Next Week 64:00 Outro Connect With Harvie Herrington Website: https://harvieherrington.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/harvieherrington Instagram: https://instagram.com/harvieherrington Sponsors ️ Sasquatch Gun Oil Protect What Matters Use Code: FFP316 https://sasquatchgunoil.org Pretty Good Wood Turning Handcrafted. Purpose-Driven. https://prettygoodwoodturning.com HiJo Gurl Golf Apparel Respectfully Rebellious. Dangerously Drippy. https://hijogurl.com Support the Mission Help put the Word of God into the hands of people who need it most. One Million Bibles Initiative https://intentionallyuncommoninitiative.com/million-bibles-initiative/ Books by Nick Sash Unmuted: From Silence to Testimony The River Between Us Where The Trail Leads Bookstore: https://tinyurl.com/TMBP-Bookstore ▶️ More from TheMuteBassPlayer YouTube: @TheMuteBassPlayer Join the Conversation What battle are you facing right now—and how is God using it to strengthen your faith? Drop your answer in the comments. Like Comment Subscribe #FoundationalFathers #BuiltForBattle #HarvieHerrington #ChristianMen #ChristianPodcast #Faith #Discipline #Fatherhood #MensMinistry #JesusChrist

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