Beer, Brotherhood, and Male Bonding (EP:971)

When External Adventures Meet Internal Transformation

In this powerful conversation with Kevin DeVries, founder of Grace Explorations and co-founder of Base Camp Nation, we dive deep into why some men climb the world's highest mountains while running from their deepest pain. Kevin has personally conquered five of the seven continental summits and traveled to over 65 countries, but his most important discovery wasn't found on any peak—it was the realization that true transformation happens when men stop externalizing what they can't internalize.

From his ministry's unique approach of meeting men in breweries to his profound insight about "wounding Pharisees and welcoming prodigals," Kevin reveals how authentic brotherhood and story-sharing become the catalyst for healing that no external achievement can provide. Whether you're a man avoiding your pain through achievement or seeking genuine community with other believers, this episode will challenge you to stop climbing external mountains and start facing the internal journey that leads to real freedom.

Get ready for a conversation that will reshape how you think about masculinity, ministry, and what it truly means to follow Christ in authentic community with other men.

Beer, Brotherhood, and Male Bonding (EP:971)

3 Key highlights:

1. "We always externalize what we cannot internalize" - Men often pursue extreme external achievements (climbing mountains, building businesses, chasing success) to avoid dealing with internal trauma and pain, but true healing requires the courage to make the 18-inch journey from head to heart.

2. The power of authentic brotherhood and story-sharing - Real transformation happens when men gather in authentic community (like Base Camp in breweries) where they can be vulnerable, share their stories, and realize they're not alone in their struggles, because "you either journey together or you will die alone."

3. "Wounding Pharisees and welcoming prodigals" - Every man contains both a self-righteous Pharisee (throwing stones) and a shame-filled prodigal (wallowing in mud), and ministry must address both aspects by wounding pride while welcoming the broken back home as beloved sons.

Kevin Devries is a father of champions, a son of immigrants, an inspirational speaker, explorer, entrepreneur, author and national men’s ministry leader from Grand Rapids, Michigan.  

As Founder & President of GRACE EXPLORATIONS & Co-Founder of BASE CAMP NATION.

Kevin has climbed five of the seven continental summits, skied to the North Pole; expedition kayaked all five of the Great Lakes, and is a Qualifier and Finisher of the infamous 2013 Boston Marathon.

As a world explorer, he has traveled to over 65 countries across six continents and forty-eight of the fifty United States.  To find out more about Kevin Devries and his ministry, visit his website at: http://www.GraceExplorations.com 

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