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The Question That Changes Men — Paul Granger on Calling, Fatherhood & God’s Goodness

February 26, 2026 • Mark Osborne • Episode 69

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In this powerful conversation, Mark sits down with Paul from Where Did You See God? to explore what it really means to be an ambassador of Christ — not in theory, but in the messy, unpredictable reality of everyday life.
Paul shares how a simple question — “Where did you see God today?” — convicted him during full‑time ministry and reshaped the way he approaches fatherhood, calling, and spiritual attentiveness.
He opens up about the heartbreak of miscarriage and the moment he had to choose whether God was still good even when the evidence said otherwise. His story is raw, honest, and deeply encouraging for any man who has ever felt unqualified or unsure of his purpose.
In this episode we talk about:
• Seeing God in the ordinary
• Fatherhood as a window into God’s heart

• Feeling unqualified for ministry
• Why God’s goals differ from ours
• Trusting God’s goodness in suffering
• Living as an ambassador of Christ in daily life
• The Holy Spirit’s role in empowering ordinary men
If you’ve ever wondered whether God can use you — this conversation will sharpen you and remind you that He does His best work through those who feel least prepared.
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00:00 Cold Open: Men Feeling Disqualified
00:24 Valiant Forge Podcast Intro
01:05 Opening Prayer
02:20 Welcome Paul & Podmatch Connection
03:05 How “Where Did You See God?” Began
06:10 Learning to Look for God Daily
08:05 Fatherhood, Frustration, and God’s Patience
11:10 God’s Provision: The Bible Verse Moments
14:20 Seeing God as a Good Father
16:50 What It Means to Be an Ambassador of Christ
21:10 Why Feeling Unqualified Might Mean You’re Ready
24:30 God Is Good… Even When Life Isn’t
25:40 Miscarriage, Prayer, and Choosing Trust
30:10 God’s Goals vs. Our Goals
32:40 The Holy Spirit Empowers Ordinary Men
34:40 Closing Thoughts & Final Encouragement

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