Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Drug abuse has always been a game of Russian roulette, but the Fentanyl crisis is a completely different thing. Today on The Next Stage Podcast for Men, Rob Stout talks to Pat Stanton about his harrowing journey of nearly losing his son to a Fentanyl overdose, and his family's road to recovery. This is a special edition of The Next Stage, where we will focus on the importance of men resolving to either get help for themselves or for their loved ones.

Pastoral Note: This episode includes potentially disturbing material, including discussion and images that reflect the painful consequences of drug abuse. We encourage you to listen and watch with care and discernment. If this topic touches your family personally, please know you are not alone. A list of recovery resources and sources of support is included in this episode's show notes.

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The Next Stage Podcast for Men is a bi-weekly show hosted by Rob Stout, Founder and President of Sherpa Unlimited, a Denver-based coaching ministry to men and pastors. Since 2024, The Next Stage has produced over 50 bi-weekly episodes confronting some of the most daunting challenges facing men trying to live well as husbands, fathers, and marketplace leaders. Rob Stout interviews both the eminent subject matter experts of today as well as the in-the-trenches laborers helping a generation of men rediscover their purpose, born of identity as men made in God's image, and shaping this world for good.

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Rob holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University and a master's degree from Denver Seminary where he specialized in leadership and organizational transformation. A Certified Life Coach from Life Coach Institute, Rob has served for over 30 years in leadership, teaching, and coaching roles in numerous business and non-profit organizations with a focus on helping men navigate some of life's most hazardous and critical areas. He is the author of Getting Even: Countering Life's Hard Knocks. Rob and Nicole have been married since 1994 and live in Erie, Colorado. They have three grown daughters and one grandchild. https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-stout-77ab90b.

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