The Patros Podcast

Jonah, The Reluctant Leader - Part 7 With Dashawn Cousins

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Church Planting Resident Dashawn Cousins of The Kings Church as they continue our series, Jonah: The Reluctant Leader—a deep dive into the book of Jonah that explores biblical masculinity. This episode unpacks Jonah 3:6-10, where God relents from his disaster to Nineveh after they repented.
What You’ll Learn:
- The root of passivity and fear of failure for men
- How to overcome being too busy to get in the Word
- How the top down leadership helped Nineveh after turning from sin
- The benefits of pouring into the next generation and why it starts now with us
- The role of men to persuade those around us towards good
Don’t miss this deep and thought-provoking conversation.
What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.
Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ.
The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth. Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.

Jonah, The Reluctant Leader - Part 6 With John Antonucci

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Pastor John Antonucci of The Church at Channelside as they continue our series, Jonah: The Reluctant Leader—a deep dive into the book of Jonah that explores biblical masculinity. This episode unpacks Jonah 3:4-5, where Jonah delivers a short but powerful message that leads to an entire city repenting.
What You’ll Learn:
- Can we evangelize just by our actions, or do we need words? (What Jonah teaches us about evangelism)
- The symbolism behind 40 days and what it reveals about God’s character - Jonah’s 7-word message—was it really that short? How was it enough?
- Does street evangelism work? How should we share the gospel in today’s culture?
- Our role in preaching vs. God’s role in saving
Plus, Pastor John shares his powerful testimony—how a past brain cancer diagnosis changed the way he sees the world and how his church plant now overlooks the very hospital where he once questioned the length of his life.
Don’t miss this deep and thought-provoking conversation.
What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.
Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ. The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth. Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.

Jonah, The Reluctant Leader - Part 5 With Kyle Butler

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Pastor Kyle Butler of North Dunedin Baptist Church as they continue our series called Jonah: The Reluctant Leader, a deep dive into the book of Jonah that explores biblical masculinity. In this episode, they walk through a verse-by-verse exposition of Jonah 2:10-3:3.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
- Stepping out to serve, even when it feels beyond your comfort zone.
- The impact of God’s grace in offering second (and more) chances.
- Why God's love isn’t based on our performance but on Christ’s merit.
- The connection between Jonah’s story and Jesus’ saving work.
- How the Bible’s central focus is Jesus as the main character, not us.
🎧 Tune in to hear this powerful conversation as we continue our deep dive into the book of Jonah.
What is Patros?
Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.
Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ.
The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth. Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us
Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.

Jonah, The Reluctant Leader - Part 4 With Joey Adkins

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Pastor Joey Adkins of Wellspring Church as they continue our series called Jonah: The Reluctant Leader, a deep dive into the book of Jonah that explores biblical masculinity. In this episode, they walk through a verse-by-verse exposition of Jonah 2.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
- How to stay focused and avoid distractions during time in the Word.
- The impact of having a Patros who tells you the truth about yourself.
- Was the whale in Jonah really a whale? What was that like?
- What it was like for Jonah when he was running from God.
- How God is always waiting to rescue us in our time of hurt.
- The power of remembering the ways God has been faithful to you.
🎧 Tune in to hear this powerful conversation as we continue our deep dive into the book of Jonah.
What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.
Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ.
The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth. Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us
Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.

Jonah, The Reluctant Leader - Part 3 With Stephen Christian

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by musician and Pastor Stephen Christian from the band Anberlin as they continue our series called Jonah: The Reluctant Leader, a deep dive into the book of Jonah that explores biblical masculinity. In this episode, they walk through a verse-by-verse exposition of Jonah 1:11-17.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
- A fun game to see whether Stephen Christian from Anberlin’s Wikipedia page is correct.
- The difference between mentoring and fathering.
- How to find a group of people to grow with in Christ with a focus on humility.
- Why we should ask, “What can I learn from this?” instead of “Why is this happening to me?”
- Does God need us? How He uses us in the midst of our weakness.
- How our obedience to God and surrender to Him can impact others.
Follow along with Pastor Stephen Christian here: https://www.instagram.com/christianmusic/
🎧 Tune in to hear this powerful conversation as we continue our deep dive into the book of Jonah.
What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity. Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ.
The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth. Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros
Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.

Jonah, The Reluctant Leader - Part 2 With Josh Poole​

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Pastor Josh Poole from Mission City Church as they continue our series called Jonah: The Reluctant Leader, a deep dive into the book of Jonah that explores biblical masculinity. In this episode, they walk through a verse-by-verse exposition of Jonah 1:4-10, examining the consequences for disobedience.
🎧 Tune in to hear this powerful conversation as we begin our deep dive into the book of Jonah.
What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.
Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ.
The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth. Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.

Jonah, The Reluctant Leader - Part 1 With Ron Cooney

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Pastor Ron Cooney as they kick off a new series called Jonah: The Reluctant Leader, a deep dive into the book of Jonah that explores biblical masculinity. In this first episode, they walk through a verse-by-verse exposition of Jonah 1:1-3, examining how Jonah’s story relates to the struggles men face in stepping into their God-given leadership roles.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
How to discern God's voice and recognize His guidance.
The impact of running from God's will and how it affects our lives.
Why men often struggle to step into their leadership roles and how fear plays a part.
Practical steps to pour into others and take leadership in your spiritual walk.
🎧 Tune in to hear this powerful conversation as we begin our deep dive into the book of Jonah.
What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.
Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ.
The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth. Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us
Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.

Episode 62 - How Child Welfare is Changing for the Better in Florida with Jenn Petion

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Jenn Petion, President & CEO of Family Support Services, who shares how she has helped revamp the child welfare system to prioritize family preservation and support struggling parents before a crisis occurs. From shifting the “remove first” approach to advocating for kinship placement and preventative resources, Jenn provides invaluable insights into keeping families together and strengthening communities.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
- The widespread impact of fatherlessness on youth and society.
- How the child welfare system is moving from removal to family preservation.
- Why engaging parents early is critical to preventing family breakdowns.
- The importance of kinship placement and why it leads to better outcomes.
- How churches and communities can play a vital role in supporting foster families.
- How Florida has become a leader in child welfare reform and what other states can learn from its success.
🎧 Tune in to hear this inspiring and thought-provoking discussion!
What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.
Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ.
The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth. Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.

Episode 61 - The Work of Fatherhood Preservation

In this episode of the Patros Podcast, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Fatherhood Preservation Specialist JB Bailey, who pulls back the curtain on what it looks like to support fathers in crisis and help keep families together. From navigating the child welfare system to coaching dads through life's challenges, JB shares invaluable insights and stories from the field.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
- The impact of the 5 AM Club and updates on the Man Up 40-Day Challenge.
- The hidden struggles within the child welfare system from a fatherhood perspective.
- Why men resist help and how they come to accept it.
- How financial literacy can break the cycle of fatherlessness.
- Practical ways to support struggling fathers.
🎧 Tune in now to hear this inspiring and thought-provoking discussion!
What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.
Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ.
The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth.
Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros
Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.

Episode 60 - Breaking the Stigma and Supporting Dads with Judge Hubbard

In this powerful episode, Man Up CEO Jeff Ford and co-host Allan Pereira are joined by Judge Aaron Hubbard, a Man Up board member and experienced judge, to tackle the complexities of fatherhood, legislation, and the justice system. Together, they explore the critical intersection of fatherhood advocacy and systemic change.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
- Why other states should consider fatherhood legislation similar to Florida’s.
- Should the church partner with the state on fatherhood issues?
- How Judge Hubbard’s perspective shifted from prosecutor to judge.
- The difficult question of when to intervene in less-than-ideal living conditions.
- Why dads often feel defeated navigating the paternity process—and how to change that.
- Fighting the stigma that places blame solely on fathers.
- The changes Judge Hubbard believes could transform the system for the better.
This episode takes a closer look at how resources like those provided by Man Up could radically impact families and offers insight into what needs to change to better support fathers and children.
"I always look at those cases and wonder would it have been different had they had resources like what Man Up is providing?" - Judge Hubbard
🎧 Tune in now to hear this eye-opening discussion!
What is Patros? Patros is a one-of-a-kind discipleship tool that challenges men to confront fatherlessness by embracing God's view of masculinity.
Our latest series, "Counter Kingdom," features members of the Ohio State Football team in conversations with Christian leaders about living a counter-cultural life for Christ.
The "Man As..." video discipleship series, hosted by Kamryn Babb, brings godly men like NFL champion coach Tony Dungy and rapper/author KB together to practically discuss what it means to be a godly man.
These resources are perfect for your church, men’s Bible study, leadership team, or personal growth.
Patros offers coaching tools, trauma resources, and more to help men rise to the challenge.
👉 Become a subscriber today and access these free resources at patros.us.
Follow us on social media: @everymanpatros.
Patros is a ministry of Man Up & Go.