In this episode of the Men After God podcast, host Luke Sorensen tackles one of the toughest aspects of biblical manhood: making hard decisions as a spiritual leader in the family. Luke introduces the D.A.R.E. framework — Discern the voice of God, Align with the Word, Run it through Wise Counsel, and Execute with Courage — a powerful tool for men who want to lead with conviction and clarity.

Through practical insights and biblical wisdom, Luke emphasizes the importance of seeking God’s guidance, aligning every decision with Scripture, and surrounding yourself with godly counsel. He also addresses the tension between pleasing God versus pleasing people, urging listeners to root their leadership in a personal relationship with the Lord.

Whether you’re facing a difficult choice in your home, ministry, or personal life, this episode will equip you to lead with faith, wisdom, and courage.

🧭 Key Takeaways

• How to apply the D.A.R.E. framework for godly decision-making.
• Why discerning God’s voice is essential for spiritual leadership.
• The power of aligning decisions with biblical truth.
• The role of wise counsel in leadership growth.
• How to choose pleasing God over pleasing people with courage and confidence.

🕐 Time Stamps
1:28 Navigating Life's Decisions
8:33 The DARE Framework for Decision Making
9:57 Discern the Voice of God
16:45 Align with the Word
22:15 Run it Through Wise Counsel
29:50 Execute with Courage
36:01 Pleasing God vs. Pleasing People

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