What defines authentic manhood? Not societal stereotypes of machismo or self-serving independence, but something far more profound and purposeful. In this Father's Day message, Brandon Gillum cuts through cultural confusion to reveal God's blueprint for men as revealed in Scripture.

The statistics are sobering: fatherlessness stands as the primary contributor to our society's most pressing problems. When fathers abdicate their responsibilities, families and communities crumble. Yet when men embrace their calling, particularly their spiritual leadership, the impact is extraordinary—a father's commitment to faith results in a 94% likelihood that his entire family will follow his example.

Through a compelling examination of Genesis, Brandon unpacks three fundamental truths about what a man is not (an animal, a boy, or a woman) and three divine callings every man receives: meaningful work to enjoy, a will to obey, and relationships to nurture and protect. The message reveals how the original sin in Eden wasn't Eve's action but Adam's passivity—his failure to protect when threat appeared.

What makes this message particularly powerful is its balance of conviction and hope. While unflinchingly addressing the crisis of male passivity, it offers redemption through Christ, the "second Adam," who succeeded where the first Adam failed. Jesus demonstrates the ultimate expression of manhood by sacrificially placing himself between those he loves and destruction.

Whether you're a father, husband, single man, or someone who loves and supports the men in your life, this message provides profound insights into God's design for masculine identity and purpose. It's a rallying cry for men to rise above cultural confusion and embrace their God-given responsibility to lead, protect, and love with courage and conviction.