NUANCE

What does it mean to raise sons in a world that feels unrecognizable from the one you grew up in? In this episode of Compassion International's Nuance series, Dave Willis—marriage podcaster and ministry leader—and Owen, a CPA and Compassion alumni, take a hard look at the generational gaps in masculinity, family structure, and financial faith. From absentee fathers to sacrificial generosity, from fear of the future to radical trust in God's provision, this conversation is equal parts sobering and inspiring.

Owen shares a jaw-dropping story of surrendering his last savings as a bold act of faith—only to experience divine provision in ways that echo God's promise: "You will lack nothing." Dave speaks honestly about raising four boys in today's world and why strengthening families is the key to shaping tomorrow. Together, they tackle difficult questions like: What defines financial security for a Christian? Should men be taught to stay when life gets hard? Are we training kids for the world we knew—or the one that’s coming?

This is a conversation filled with hope, truth, and practical wisdom for anyone burdened by the state of culture and the legacy they’ll leave behind.

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What is NUANCE?

Nuance is a conversation series unlike any other—where 14 Christian thought leaders, pastors, artists, and influencers come together two at a time for honest, grace-filled dialogue across lines of difference.

Each of the 13 episodes pairs two voices you may not expect to see in the same room, exploring prompt cards that challenge assumptions, surface tensions, and invite vulnerability. They don’t always agree. That’s the point. What emerges is not debate, but a richer kind of unity—one rooted in listening well, honoring each other’s stories, and holding space for complexity without compromising conviction.

These are the conversations we need in a polarized world. With topics that range from race to revival, politics to purity culture, deconstruction to discipleship, Nuance offers a model of courageous curiosity—centered in Christ, grounded in Scripture, and fueled by the Spirit of relational reconciliation that genuinely explores what it means to live Unto Jesus today.

If you're hungry for depth, tired of division, and ready for a better way forward—welcome. This is Nuance.

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