{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Dad Tired","title":"Why Men Feel Spiritually Stuck (and How To Break Free) | Kyle Idleman 468","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3150,"description":"Why do so many men feel stuck—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally—even while doing all the “right” things? \nIn this vulnerable conversation, Kyle Idleman talks about the inner battles men face in silence. He explains why many men hide behind performance and productivity, how healing begins with connection (not accomplishment), and what it really looks like to take every thought captive.\nKyle and Jerrad dig into thought patterns that keep men stuck, the mental load of leadership, and why confessing weakness isn’t whining—it’s spiritual obedience. If you’ve ever felt alone, overburdened, or ashamed of not “being further along,” this conversation will help you breathe again.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\nWhy men around age 40 often face unexpected internal crisis\nHow emotional connection—not productivity—defines your health\nWhat it looks like to take every thought captive in practical terms\nThe healing power of confession and friendship\nHow to recognize and break negative thought patterns\nMorning routines, prayer habits, and spoken truth as tools for renewal\n\nMentioned in the Episode:\nEvery Thought Captive (Kyle Idleman’s new book)\nGalatians 6: “Bear one another’s burdens”\nThe power of saying Scripture aloud to renew your mind\nHealthy male friendships and confession as healing rhythms\nThe “+/- 3 of 40” principle: why men change between 37–43\nInvite Jerrad to speak: https://www.jerradlopes.com\nRead The Dad Tired Book: https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dYTexbkvAH7EjY4sdrnUJpRzc4P9Vasgn9FyCcMZZxc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zMjIx/YTIwZTkyNmQzYjVk/NmFkNWJhNjRmYjdl/M2VlZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}