What happens when you're smiling at church… but fighting in the car five minutes before service? In this powerful episode of the Even If Podcast, Adrian Ward Jr. opens up about the real tension between public faith and private struggle. We talk about: • Arguing in the church parking lot • Choosing prayer over pride • Serving while hurting • Not being what you did • The danger of bottling things up • Why you need an outlet, not just a position • How to actually build intimacy with God This episode is about awareness. It's about humility. It's about asking yourself honestly: "Lord… where am I off at?" Faith isn't pretending you're okay. It's choosing obedience even when you're not. If you've ever had to hold it together while falling apart inside, this conversation is for you.

In this episode of the Even If Podcast, Adrian Ward Jr. and Luke dive deep into the story of Joseph and what it really means to steward a God-given dream. What happens when God gives you a vision for your life, but you try to chase it ahead of His timing? Through personal testimony, biblical reflection, and honest conversation, this episode unpacks how ambition, impatience, comparison, and sharing dreams with the wrong people can derail what God is doing in your life. Joseph never chased his dream. Instead, he stayed faithful in every season: betrayal, slavery, prison, and obscurity. This conversation explores: Why God gives dreams without revealing the full plan The danger of chasing what God showed you instead of trusting Him Learning when to be silent about your vision Staying faithful when life feels unfair Guarding your heart from bitterness, envy, and comparison Why character is often built before elevation If you've ever felt like God promised you something, but the process feels slow, confusing, or painful, this episode is for you. Study the story of Joseph this week. Sit with it. Let God reveal where your heart is, and trust Him with both the dream and the journey.

In this emotional and faith-driven episode, the hosts discuss the dangers of getting ahead of God's plan. One shares a personal story of chasing a dream that led to stress, family strain, and his wife's emotional breakdown. This wake-up call forced him to quit his job and realign his priorities with God's will. Using the example of Jesus washing His disciples' feet from John 13, they emphasize servant leadership—especially in the home. The episode challenges men to stop neglecting their families and instead humble themselves, be present, and serve their wives and children wholeheartedly. The central message: True leadership begins with humility, obedience, and putting God—and your family—first.

In this powerful Season 6 premiere, Adrian and Luke dive deep into what it means to be spiritually aligned — especially after life's unexpected collisions. Fresh off a serious car accident, Adrian reflects on physical and emotional healing, while the brothers explore how trauma, complacency, and disunity can pull believers out of spiritual alignment. With honesty, humor, and biblical truth, they challenge listeners to stop numbing the pain and instead lean into the chiseling work of God. Whether you're struggling with past hurt, feeling out of sync in your marriage, or simply seeking clarity in your walk with Christ, this episode will speak directly to your soul.

In this raw and real episode of the Even If Podcast, Adrian Ward Jr. and Luke dive deep into the uncomfortable—but necessary—truth about accountability.

What does real accountability look like?
Are you truly open to being corrected by the people closest to you?
Or are you just venting, without any intent to grow?

From friendships that speak truth in love, to marriages built on correction and compassion, this episode challenges us to grow up spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.
You'll hear personal stories, honest reflections, and Godly wisdom on:

• How to give AND receive real accountability

• Why unchecked pride leads to broken relationships

• What it means to lead in your home with humility

• How prayer plays a role in transformation

💬 "Accountability without truth is just comfort. And comfort doesn't change anything."

If you're serious about becoming the man or woman God has called you to be — this one is for you.

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In this real and unfiltered episode of The Even If Podcast, Adrian and Luke dive deep into one of the toughest conversations for men today: weakness disguised as strength. From the rise of "alpha male" culture to the biblical examples of King Saul, David, Peter, and Paul, the hosts challenge the hollow masculinity pushed by modern influencers. They unpack why true manhood is not about dominance, but about humility, accountability, and the courage to be transparent. Adrian shares from his own experience in marriage and faith, revealing how real strength is built through repentance, communication, and partnership. Luke offers biblical insights that expose how God perfects His power through weakness. Together, they call men to stop performing and start transforming, rooting their identity not in culture but in Christ.

In this powerful sit down, Adrian welcomes longtime friend and guest Johnny Moore to unpack his new book, Anchored: Finding Strength in Your Struggle, and a message aimed especially at men who feel adrift. From therapy and transparency to generational patterns and fatherhood, Johnny shares how God met him in the middle of mistakes and taught him that you are not what you have done. Together they dig into how to build environments where men can speak freely, why worship can steady a hectic life, and how identity in Christ becomes the true anchor when storms hit. This is honest, hopeful conversation that invites listeners to stop drifting, face the hard truth, and find strength in Jesus.

Key Episode Takeaways

Being anchored means refusing to drift from the Word of God, especially during struggle You are not what you have done, your identity is a new creation in Christ Men need safe spaces for transparency, confession, and brotherhood Therapy and prayer can work together to heal roots, not just symptoms Worship is a daily practice that recenters the heart and quiets the noise Key Resources and Links Mentioned Book: Anchored: Finding Strength in Your Struggle by Johnny Moore Website: JohnnyLMoore.com Instagram: @jmoore1911

In this powerful and deeply authentic episode, the hosts dive into the dangers of glorifying "pre-salvation highlight reels" and the temptation within Christian circles—especially in Black communities—to maintain cultural relevance at the expense of authentic faith. With raw storytelling and heartfelt conviction, they share how true transformation in Christ isn't about comparing past sins, but rather about ongoing sanctification and sincere relationship with God. One host recounts his personal encounter with God after infidelity, offering a vulnerable and moving testimony of redemption, mentorship, and growth. The conversation challenges listeners to reflect on whether they're sharing testimonies to glorify God or merely telling stories for entertainment. With an emphasis on humility, prayer, and authenticity, this episode serves as a call for Christians to stop gossiping, stop performing, and start truly walking in faith.