Receiving Healing from a Father's Blessing (EP:1013)
- Dr. Joe Martin
- 11 hours ago
- 3 min read
The Healing Words Every Man Needs to Hear
What if the father wound you’ve been carrying could finally be healed—not through years of therapy, but in a moment of Spirit-led truth? In this powerful episode of the Real Men Connect Podcast, Dr. Joe Martin sits down with Ray Hurst, known as “Papa Ray,” the creator of The Father’s Blessing—a transformative ministry helping men and women heal from abandonment, rejection, and the deep pain left by broken father relationships.
Whether you grew up without your dad, struggled to earn his approval, or never heard the words “I’m proud of you”… this episode will meet you right where you are—and start you on a path toward healing.
3 Key Highlights:
🎯 1. How to Break Free from the Victim Mentality - Ray shares how years of depression and emotional pain stemmed from a false belief: that he was abandoned and rejected. Through the Holy Spirit’s guidance, he uncovered the real root—he had been surrounded by broken, empty people who simply couldn’t give what they didn’t have. This mindset shift—from victim to victor—unlocked his healing and purpose.
🔥 2. The Power of the Spoken Word to Heal Generational Pain - Ray explains how The Father’s Blessing isn't just encouragement—it’s spiritual warfare. When spoken with authority, it breaks the lies embedded in a wounded heart and rewrites a man’s identity with truth. You’ll hear him deliver a live blessing on the show, and it may be the most powerful few minutes you’ve ever experienced.
🙏 3. Why the Church Must Go Deeper with Men’s Healing - Ray and Dr. Joe have a heartfelt conversation about how the modern church often teaches information but stops short of walking men through transformation. Real discipleship, Ray says, happens in the trenches—in brotherhood, vulnerability, and blessing. This conversation will challenge and encourage you to go deeper in your own healing and leadership journey.
This episode isn’t just another conversation—it’s a moment of healing. Whether you grew up without a father, struggled to earn his approval, or never heard the words “I’m proud of you,” this is your invitation to receive the blessing you were always meant to hear.
Listen in, and let God begin (or continue) the work of restoring your identity as His beloved son.
Ray Hurst, a.k.a. Papa Ray, is a pastor and personal transformation coach, speaker, trainer, write, poet, and business owner. He's also the proud husband of Willa Hurst, who he's been married to for 34 years, and he's the father of two amazing children.
Papa Ray has a passion for helping people improve their life, specifically through his ministry called "The Father's Blessing," where he helps heal hearts and transforms lives.
As a self-employed business owner for the last 33 years, he knows the struggles of raising a family and trying to operate a business. Ray also knows how hard life can knock you to your knees when things go sideways. Because he had to struggle through a major depression for 26 years ago and lost everything.
He's now helping others see life-changing breakthrough in just a few hours through his program called "The Father Blessing." And that's what I invited on the show to talk to him about today and to share with you.
To contact Ray Hurst, visit his website a http://www.ilapnow.com or http://www.fathersblessing.info
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