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The Valiant Forge is where Christian men come to be shaped — not by the patterns of this world, but by the renewing work of God.

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My Dad Ran From God, But This One Decision Changed Our Entire Family

December 24, 2025 • Mark Osborne • Episode 61

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This episode is personal.

I’m sitting down with my dad to talk about the night he finally said yes to God, and how that single decision changed the direction of our family forever.

This is not a polished testimony or a church-stage story. It’s raw and honest. We talk about running from God, addiction, prayer that doesn’t quit, and what it looks like when a man finally surrenders instead of walking away.

My dad shares the moment he ran from the altar, the night he came back, and how obedience reshaped his life, his marriage, and his legacy as a father.

If you’re a man wrestling with your past, struggling with habits you can’t seem to shake, or wondering if your decisions still matter, this conversation is for you.

One yes to God can change generations.

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