"The Digital Generation View men with Purpose from a Materialistic Point of View" //Austin Agwanda
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The video features a conversation between James John and Austin Agwanda, an author and journalist, centered on redefining masculinity for the modern generation through a biblical lens. Austin introduces his book, *The Notable Script*, which draws parallels between key male figures in the Bible and contemporary men facing similar challenges today. By examining characters like King Lemuel, Nebuchadnezzar, and Peter, the discussion highlights how ancient scriptures offer timeless solutions to modern issues such as pride, performance anxiety, and relational struggles. The core argument is that true manhood is not defined by material wealth or social media validation but by spiritual principles found in the Bible, urging men to return to God's original design for masculinity rather than adopting dangerous, money-centric definitions prevalent in current society.
A significant portion of the dialogue addresses the toxic influence of materialism and social media on how men perceive their worth and purpose. The hosts argue that when a man's identity becomes tied to his wallet or the ability to impress women with financial status, he loses his initiative and becomes passive. In contrast, a biblical definition of a man emphasizes taking leadership, living responsibly, leaving a legacy, and loving faithfully and sacrificially. Austin clarifies that having a purpose does not require financial stability; rather, purpose is about fulfillment and doing what one has been called to do. He uses the metaphor of a ship without a compass to illustrate that a man without a clear mission will drift, distracted by validation-seeking behaviors and material pursuits, whereas a man with a purpose wakes up every day with a specific goal and passion for building something meaningful.
The conversation also explores the obstacles men face in discovering their purpose, such as fear, lack of resources, poor mentorship, and the pressure to compare oneself with others. Austin stresses the importance of tenacity, process-mindedness, and positive imagination, encouraging men to use whatever small resources they have rather than waiting for perfect conditions or instant glory. He highlights the critical role of fatherhood and early modeling in providing a "blueprint" for masculinity, noting that without this foundation, young men are left vulnerable to confusion and negative cultural influences. The hosts advise men to avoid peer pressure and comparison, trusting the process of their unique calling while seeking accountability from brothers who can encourage them on their journey.
In conclusion, the video offers a powerful call to action for men to identify their specific mission and build a life driven by excellence rather than mediocrity. Austin encourages viewers to write their own "eology" or personal philosophy to clarify their direction and to approach every task as if it were their last, thereby maximizing impact regardless of scale. The discussion ends with an invitation for men to find community, unlearn harmful societal norms, and embrace a conqueror mindset that focuses on building a legacy. Ultimately, the message is one of hope and empowerment, urging men to stop drifting aimlessly and instead step into the purpose God has uniquely placed within them, transforming their lives and impacting those around them through disciplined action and faith.
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All right, good morning. Welcome back.
My good name is James John on social
media. You can find me at James John of
course at white channel. But right now
we're just going to talk about cuz today
being a man crush Wednesday. Oh that is
man crush Monday sorry we're going to
talk about some of the definition what's
the real definition of a modern man with
a purpose. So just going to get in depth
in that conversation and right of course
I'll be joining our guest we are going
to give us even the highlight of is he
has written a book about relating the
the modern man to the man in the bible.
So taking some of the key characters
some of the key male characters in the
Bible now comparing it comparing them to
the modern man and look at somewhere
some some of the ways that we have gone
wrong in the new modern society. So
apart from that of course we've been
looking at even his book what really
transpire even um maybe encourage him to
go and write to go with this type of
angle and to write this book. So I just
want to welcome the one and only Austin
in the building kana and good morning.
>> Good morning. Mhm.
>> Yeah. My name is uh Austin.
>> Mhm.
>> Uh I'm a journalist
>> and uh I am also an author.
>> Uh the latest author in town.
>> So I'm so excited about that.
>> Uh I am also a voice over artist
>> and basically I'm in the media
>> space. Yes. So that's what basically I I
do. Yes.
>> Now I think your other your other side
correlated what we are going to talk
about today. Now let's talk about your
book that you've written. I think you
have it already the notable script. What
really is uh what really inspired you to
go and write the notable script and
maybe you can give the them I've just
given maybe a small you've just given
the breadcrumbs but you can give them
the whole piece. What is really in the
notable script? So what basically I have
been able to capture on the notable
script is uh
>> I have been able to go through the Bible
and see
>> uh what what did the man in the Bible go
through
>> and what is the modern man facing today.
>> Mhm.
>> Because every now and again people come
up with different uh definitions of what
it means to be a man. Mhm.
>> But now we have a script in the Bible
>> and we have practical examples that
whatever we are going through today
>> as men,
>> it is in the Bible. It is not something
new.
>> Mhm.
>> And I go to the Bible and see how did
they handle different
>> situations
>> in the Bible.
>> For example, I look at uh the King
Lwell.
>> Mhm. King Lemuel is the the husband to
the the Proverbs 31 woman.
>> He was a a man of honor. He was at the
at the gate. So how how do you live
honorably as a man?
>> Mhm.
>> And then I go and look at uh some of the
men that were were restored like
Nebuchadnezzar,
>> they were facing issues with uh pride.
>> Peter was facing issues with performance
>> trying to please people
>> out there.
>> Mhm. So whatever every man is is facing
today,
>> I get to capture. And so what I do in
the in the book is
>> I get to now discuss what the man is
facing
>> and what happened in the Bible in that
scenario and give a conclusion
>> and a way forward, a practical example
on how
>> to go about that particular issue.
>> Yeah. So that what I basically cover.
>> So for me it was a very intensive
research
>> because the book is a large volume is a
242
uh pages book
>> and uh just encouraging people to go
back to the script and see
>> what was God's design
>> for the man.
>> Yeah. So that was basically I
>> what I capture in the book the notable
script.
>> Amazing amazing work. Now in the
definition of a man a man with a purpose
actually can you say in the Bible and
compared to the modern way there's
there's a similarity or is it different
compared to what in the Bible how we
used to view men and the modern way how
men are viewed right you know
>> yeah because now we look in what we are
doing right now is a
>> I call it a very dangerous way of
defining manhood
>> because somehow it is materialistic.
>> Mhm. Because we want to say wallet,
>> but it is not Yes.
The man should have money. Yes.
>> But it is not the first thing. It's not
the first priority. It's not the first
like up there.
>> Mhm.
>> So the man is wondering,
>> so if I don't have the money
>> Mhm.
>> So I'm not a man.
>> Mhm.
>> Uh you will see how even the ladies are
doing.
>> Yeah. uh if you don't have money you
can't date
>> you can't do anything so people are
setting standards that if I can't have
so the money is
>> it's all defined by the amount of money
that you have in your wallet
>> yeah because now I want this woman I'm
going to be laid back
>> because I [clears throat] I'm thinking
now
>> because
>> this lady will not come
>> yeah true I think that's the reality of
uh the reality nowadays so the man will
become passive because what he wants now
to do is
>> I I want to get the money because it is
the money the women want.
>> They don't they don't want to interact
with the man himself.
>> You see
>> and and you will see a lot of people a
lot of even uh influencers coming up
with now
>> uh when a when a when your woman is
having even a a job a better job than
you.
So people are coming up with those
different
>> definitions of of manhood. But if we
look in the Bible,
>> a man should be able to take initiative.
>> Yeah.
>> A man should be able to live
responsibly.
>> A man should be able to have a worthful
legacy.
>> What will he want to be remembered for?
>> A man should be able to love faithfully,
love sacrificially. Mhm.
>> So those are the definitions of a man
taking initiative,
>> leaving a legacy, loving sacrificially
and loving faithfully.
>> So these things the the the modern
people are telling us
when you say take initiative is it is it
defined the same as being the provider?
>> Taking initiative is for example
>> being the lead.
>> Mhm.
>> Uh prompting conversations. You are the
leader. Mhm.
>> For example, if you if you starting a
relationship, you are the one who bring
up the conversation.
>> So, take that initiative. And if you
look at the Bible
>> between the scenario of Adam and Eve,
>> Adam was was very passive
>> and I get to tackle it here. He was very
>> passive. And when he was asked now, who
gave you who gave you the fruit? Mhm.
>> He said if he blamed the woman but as a
man you are the the person who should be
able to take
>> responsibility. You are the leader there
should not hold back. Then after we have
a problem you say
>> yeah so we should not we should not be
able to lay lay back. Yes.
>> Okay. So good definition they take
initiative. That's the best way to to
describe a modern modern man. But now
when we talk about uh what's some of the
what's the some of the limiting factors
that do do can you say maybe social
media so so um promoting some of these
definition of a man cuz right now if you
don't have money you are not defined as
a man what kind of a man are you and you
cannot do this for me do this for me so
do you think with the new generation is
more is more drive driven by what we see
on social media and what we consume on
social media
>> yeah because again our generation is
feeding on the social media media a lot.
>> Mhm.
>> So whatever you see it sticks
>> and most of our agencies are on social
media and even you see even the the
number of uh divorce rates.
>> Mhm.
>> People are even scared of getting
married.
>> Mhm.
>> Because whatever they see
>> Mhm.
>> people the the good side of marriage is
not being
showcased
>> but a number of divorces are many.
what is happening inside there.
>> So people are saying
>> yeah even somebody looks up to you and
say
>> yeah so somebody has already a mindset
[clears throat]
>> yeah because now he has been fed a lot
with a lot of information. Yeah.
>> So that that really creates a lot of
tension
>> because now
>> the the social media
>> is now defining masculinity for us
>> instead of us now
>> uh going back to the script and and
seeing what God desired for masculinity.
>> Yes. Now when you mentioned something
about in this new times where you need
to have money so that you can maybe be
described as a real man. So when you
talk about man with a purpose can you
say you can have a purpose can still be
a man with a purpose and still be broke
at the same time? Will you be respected
or does the stability come first before
the purpose also comes?
>> So how can you be able to define
purpose? Purpose is uh something that
brings fulfillment. Mhm.
>> Yes, money will come but it is something
that you can do.
>> Mhm.
>> So if you have a purpose, it is what you
have been called to do.
>> Mhm.
>> It's me asking you who are you?
>> Who are you as James?
>> It's something that brings fulfillment
to you.
It is something that makes you to
>> to wake up. Yeah.
>> And money is not the motivation.
>> Yeah.
>> The motivation. Yes. it will come but as
you do your purpose
>> Mhm.
>> because it's something you love to do.
>> So the first priority is focus on your
purpose.
>> Yeah.
>> The money will come
>> will come.
>> So I will define purpose as a
fulfillment.
>> And it's not necessarily purpose in
terms of uh ministry.
>> Yeah.
>> But there is what God has called you to
do. Maybe you are an entrepreneur. Yeah.
>> God has called you to build something in
the business place
>> and even what you are doing.
>> Mhm.
>> It's a it's purpose.
>> God has called you into this space and
you are speaking life
>> to people.
>> Yeah.
>> You have the power to destroy and build.
>> People are watching you daily.
>> So it it is a purpose that God has given
you
>> to speak life into people's life. to
speak life
>> because now people watch, people hear
what you say
>> and you minister to the people through
uh airwaves.
>> So this is what God has called you to
do.
>> So you you must be able to define
>> purpose as as fulfillment
>> and not relate it with let money come
after.
>> Mhm.
>> Yeah. Uh now I just wanted to get to
know uh when you talk about maybe uh
purpose it's something that you don't
get once just don't wake up and say this
is my purpose I'm just going with this
path it's something that comes to you as
you grow of course you love can you have
more than one purpose actually
>> yes
>> yeah so uh it it's a sense of
>> of direction
>> when you are a man you should be able to
have where am I going Mhm.
>> If there's nothing you are aiming at
>> Mhm.
>> life will aim back at you.
>> Mhm.
>> Because purpose is what am I aiming what
am I aiming at?
>> Mhm.
>> If you if you cannot be able to wake up
and say this is what my goal is.
>> Mhm.
>> I am an I am a man on a mission. This is
what I'm going to do about my life.
>> There somewhere I am aiming.
>> If you don't know where you are aiming
at, life will
>> aim back at you. And when life
>> aim back at you, it comes with
distraction because
>> you we now focus on uploads people to
validation
>> because when you define where you are
going
>> Yeah.
>> A man without a purpose is like
>> a ship
>> Mhm.
>> without a comp a compass direction.
>> Mhm.
>> The ship should be able to go to a
certain direction. But when you don't
have
>> uh a compass on where you are going,
>> Yeah. that trip will be able to drift
and not make it to the destination. So
as a man, you need to have a mission.
What are you built to do?
>> Where are you going?
>> What has God called you to do?
>> So you you should be able to tell where
are you going?
>> Yeah.
>> And this makes even your life to be easy
because
>> you are productive.
>> You don't just wake up and do anything.
>> Yeah.
>> That's what you have been called to do.
>> Mhm.
>> So every moment matters. Mhm.
>> Every time counts.
>> And what we tell the men uh there's a
program we do.
>> We tell them to write
>> your ology.
>> Mhm.
>> So for example, I've written my eology.
>> Yeah.
>> And that means this is how I would like
my my eology to be read.
>> Mhm.
>> So as God has given me purpose to raise
men,
>> each and every day counts.
>> Mhm.
>> So I will be I will do everything
>> as if I have no tomorrow. Yeah,
>> my life will be productive. What I manif
>> in the mental health,
>> in the security
>> so I have a meaning to life. I'm not
just waking up and doing anything.
>> I have a goal to achieve.
>> So you should be able to have a mission.
>> So a man without a purpose, you can't
just wake up.
>> Is a he has a different move.
>> When you are a man with a purpose, you
you don't just wake up to seek
attention. Mhm.
>> You wake up to make progress to make
yourself better.
>> Mhm.
>> When you are a man with a purpose, you
are a man who is wants to build.
>> Mhm.
>> Building through discipline, building
through standard, building a a legacy.
>> So you should be able to have
>> those particular things because it
drives you, it motivates you.
>> What has God called you to do?
>> What is your mission? Where are you
going? Mhm.
>> Even at that point, even a lady comes
to you,
>> they want a man who has a sense of
direction. Where are you going?
>> So God has called us to have purpose.
>> Yeah.
>> So that
>> you know who are you as James?
>> What's your purpose? What drives you?
>> And that will be able to to to even make
your life very productive. You don't
just live anyhow.
>> Yeah.
>> So there's a purpose God has called you
to be. Maybe you are an entrepreneur.
>> Maybe
God has called you to build that
>> to impact.
And the purp the the the the purpose of
of uh why you should be able to have
purpose. Money should not as I said
earlier it should should be able to have
impact and transform people's
>> but should not define you actually.
>> Yes.
>> So it should not be able to define you.
Yeah. So that is what I can be able to
say. We should be able to build
>> you should be able to be a man who is
building something
>> something. Yeah.
>> Whatever it is.
>> Mhm.
>> And uh that some things uh we need to
have as we build purpose.
>> Yeah.
>> As a builder, as a man, when you are
building purpose, you should have
>> a good imagination.
>> Because somebody is watching us today
and saying,
"How should I build a purpose?
Mhm.
>> But have a
>> just getting out of your comfort zone
actually.
>> Yes. Imagination because again
>> Mhm.
>> Do you God has called you to be a
journalist?
>> Have you created that imagination?
>> Are you seeing yourself five years to
come? Mhm.
>> So you should as as a
>> as a as a man when you are building
create that imagination
>> let it be a positive
>> don't create a a poverty mentality
>> because I'm a joali because I am aua
>> or uh someone else
>> I cannot be able to build. So as you as
as you have purpose
>> create have that positive imagination on
where you want to be
>> and let don't have that poor imagination
or mentality.
>> Yeah.
>> Now uh now talking about imagination I
think every man out there dreams to have
the better the good future the the best
of the best thing but what do you think
limits or what do you think where do you
think men actually get stuck? Is it the
fear or some of the distraction or is it
poor mentorship? Of course you have in
your programs you have interacted with
many men. So what do you think from your
experiences you can say what where do
you think actually men get stuck while
finding their purpose?
>> Uh I would say tenacity
>> as a man as you are building your
purpose you should be able to have a
tenacity.
>> Mhm.
>> No fear.
>> Mhm.
>> You are like uh conquering.
>> Mhm.
>> Because again that that purpose you will
see yourself there going to be
limitations. Mhm.
>> Because you want to do something.
>> Mhm.
>> And you feel there are a lot of
limitations. There are no resources.
>> I don't have the money.
>> God has called you into a profession and
you don't have enough resources.
>> Mhm.
>> But God has entra entrusted you with
something small.
>> You are a resourceful man.
>> As you build,
>> God is building resourceful men.
>> What do you do with the little you have?
Because what we again as we achieve our
purpose, we wait for something big.
>> Mhm.
>> But what can you do with something that
you have that is less
>> because don't wait for
>> for something big yet you have some
somewhere you can start.
>> Yeah.
>> Don't wait for a camera when you have a
a a phone.
>> Mhm. So having that because it's the
fear God has called me to
to a great thing that
>> this is how I see my future become.
>> Mhm.
>> But you are not you're not seeing it
right now.
>> Yeah.
>> But
>> because of the limitations you cannot
forgo your purpose.
>> Mhm.
>> You cannot forgo your purpose. There is
something in your hand.
>> Can you able to to use it
>> that small? Can you be able to be
entrusted with whatever you have that is
small
>> so that when you are entrusted with
something big
>> so it will show so you have been
entrusted with here Y254
>> so when God propels you to go to CNN
>> Mhm. there
there's a journey
>> and most even for our men as we build
our purpose we don't want to be
processminded
>> because as you build your purpose it is
not instant glory
>> you'll have to go through challenges
>> it is not
>> uh one day I have just come in 3 months
you are out
>> it's a whole like process
>> yeah it's a whole process because some
of us want instant glory we want instant
fame
>> we want people's uh validation applause
>> so we want that validation from people.
So we don't have that those we are not
processminded. So as you build as a man
be process minded.
>> Uh be be resourceful and use whatever
you have at that time.
>> Picture yourself and have a a good
imagination mindset.
>> Mhm.
>> Focus as a builder.
>> Keep the main thing the main thing. Keep
your eye on the price.
>> Mhm. And also
develop yourself
>> so that even as you do your purpose
>> go an extra mile read books
>> so that you
>> you
>> the inside of you you have built
capacity. So research what has God is it
journalism is it medicine is it a doctor
is it being the president do research
>> give it a lot of excellence
>> there's no opportunity for mediocrity
>> this is what God has called you to do
>> whatever God has given you whatever it
is
>> how little it is
>> maximize on it
>> steward it
>> follow the process
>> trust the process
Go little by little,
>> invest, give it your all,
>> give it excellence
>> again because God God
>> people want that you you go far.
>> Yeah.
>> But you don't want to do the work.
>> Yeah.
>> You need to do the work because it is
not going to uh it is not going to come
by by itself.
>> You need to do the work. You need to
grind.
>> So you need to have that grit.
>> Yeah. So you need to also have that
perseverance when you don't see things
coming.
>> Keep on
>> because you believe this is what uh my
purpose is.
>> Yeah.
>> To impact people
>> to to be a blessing to people.
>> Mhm.
>> But even what even when I'm not seeing
it,
>> trust the process.
>> Yeah.
>> Increase your knowledge. Increase your
imagination.
>> Focus because a lot of things is going
to come. people are doing a a lot of
people are doing uh allow me to use you
as an example most of the time
>> a lot of people are doing journalism but
what makes James
>> different
>> so that you don't
>> uh imitate another person and be other
person
>> be another person
>> keep your goal this is what I want to be
so as you build purpose
>> see that mind this is what I've been
called to do
>> so it is more it is more than money it
is more
It is something that makes you wake up
each and every day.
>> Yeah.
>> And you look forward to it
>> and you do it with passion. Even if
they'll not pay you, it is it brings
some fulfillment to you.
>> Mhm.
>> So that's that's purpose.
>> Mhm.
>> And do it with a lot of excellence.
>> Yeah.
>> As if you don't have a chance.
>> So that's why we tell the men in our
program, write your eology.
>> Some things I have not achieved. that is
that in that eology.
>> So even I if I'm in this interview I
have like for example if I walk outside
there and
>> I don't I I don't come back.
>> I'm going to do the interview as if it
is the last
>> interview I'm doing.
>> I am maximizing on every opportunity.
>> Exactly.
>> Yes.
>> So do your purpose. Do what you have
been called to do.
>> Give it excellence. It does not matter
whether it's big
>> or small. M
>> just put that imagination in your mind
>> focus increase your knowledge
>> trust the process
>> and have tenacity that uh when you're
having tenacity you're not being soft
you're not being weak
>> you are having that a conqueror mindset
I I want this is where I want to go in
the next five years I'm going to very
work hard
>> and be the best joali
>> so that people come and serve my
country. I'm going to the best
journalist.
>> Yeah.
>> And tell stories that impact the people
out there. Stories that are not being
told.
>> Mhm.
>> So build your purpose and see where God
is is is taking you.
>> Yeah.
>> So as a man, you need you need purpose.
>> You need something to drive you.
>> Like you you are on a
>> you are on a mission. There's something
you want to fulfill.
>> So when you don't have a mission, you're
distracted.
>> Girls will come.
>> Mhm. things will come, material things
will come,
>> but keep the main thing the main thing.
>> Yeah. Yes.
>> Find your purpose. And of course, as a a
man or as anybody out there trying to
find the purpose, we are putting you
we've been put on different path. Maybe
you're in journalism, you're maybe in
joi. So those are different path. But we
find like when you are trying to find
your purpose, some things like peer
pressure come along and also comparison
comparing yourself with what the other
person is doing. So do you think how
much does maybe peer pressure and also
comparison to to other people detail the
men today
>> what happens is comparison brings even
competition
>> there is something you carry
>> that I don't have
>> both of us are journalist
>> there's something you carry and I I must
accept
>> there's something that you have that is
going to make your interview so well
>> even another person will be given the s
the same topic
>> Mhm. M
>> but there is something you have that I
don't have.
>> Mhm. [clears throat]
>> And and you you have to identify and you
have to is the identity
>> that we have been called we are in the
same profession but we have been called
differently.
>> So don't compare your yourself
>> because again what that comparison does
is you're going to beat yourself up.
>> Somebody's going to get an award
and you have that peer pressure people
are not noticing me.
>> Mhm. And that's why I was saying earlier
>> if you're going to build as a man, if
you're going to build your purpose,
trust the process.
>> Sometimes people will not notice you.
>> Mhm.
>> People are many
different professions. We are crowded.
Yeah.
>> People don't get to notice you. So you
wonder what should I do
>> to be get noticed? Clout.
>> Mhm.
>> Uh just say something.
>> Seeking attention.
>> Seeking attention. Mhm.
>> I just say something that you take take
a piece clickbait
>> a contradictive anything.
>> Yeah. Yeah. Because now people you're
wondering how are these people doing it
>> instead of asking them how are you doing
it? You want to now do shortcuts
>> because now you're not trusting the
process. You're seeing
>> someone is already ahead of you. You
want to be there quick.
>> That's why I was saying instant glory.
So when you're doing your purpose,
>> trust the process. Don't compare
yourself. You'll beat yourself up.
>> Because now
>> our our paths are different.
>> So follow your purpose.
>> Don't don't don't uh
uh have peer pressure.
>> Mhm.
>> People are called differently.
>> Mhm.
>> So you are uniquely called to your
profession.
>> Mhm.
>> So keep uh keep to your profession,
trust the process.
>> Mhm.
>> And you will reach to the tail end. Mhm.
>> So just focus, keep on the main thing.
Don't focus on what other people are are
doing because this is what you have been
called
>> to do.
>> Mhm.
>> And comparison will kill
>> because will kill will kill you because
now
you are not you are not breathing.
>> Mhm.
>> And you will do different things
>> if you don't have direction.
>> Yes. Now talking about of course talking
about men in this new generation maybe
the for for men in their early 20s also
the men in their late 20s even their
early 20s let's say the age group
between 20 to 30s the late 30s what can
you say cuz I mean right now when they
compare themselves to other people they
tend to believe that they are left
behind so maybe what can you say to
those those are men who feel like they
are left behind in uh in the in the in
the age group that they are
uh most of us in our in our different
age groups we want uh
>> we want things quick.
>> Mhm.
>> And what really happens is uh
we are not modeling.
>> Mhm. Because for for you to be able to
seek validation from people
>> and uh not at an early at an early age
what that means is
>> there's something where that has come
from.
>> Mhm.
>> Because
there's a gap.
>> Mhm.
>> H how have you been raised up?
>> Mhm.
>> Have you been affirmed?
>> Mhm.
>> So when you're not affirmed, you're
going to seek affirmation from other
people.
>> Mhm. Are you taught to be contented?
>> So your father will tell you this is
what we have
>> and when we have this this is what we
can afford for now.
>> Mhm.
>> So that you don't you don't chase
>> you don't uh you don't borrow borrow
borrow loans.
>> So what happens is
>> who is modeling for us masculinity. And
that's why many fathers play a critical
role
>> because when there's a gap when there
someone a man is searching himself
>> and you didn't give him a blueprint from
the go as a child
>> Mhm.
>> he's going to come and wonder what now
this is what it means to be a man
>> so when you don't when you don't give
him a blueprint
>> the world will teach him.
>> Mhm. So you wonder ah
so why is this guy wearing uh a skirt?
>> Mhm.
>> So you are never taught anything about
LGBTQ.
>> Mhm.
>> So this this young man at 28 or 27 is
exploring.
>> Yeah.
>> So we have different ages where men are
exploring.
>> Yeah.
>> So he's trying to explore. uh what if I
put a
a a ring or wear a skirt because he's
trying to find himself. He's trying to
explore and see ah there this new thing
people are doing this way.
>> So if you don't give the man a blueprint
and be able to know
>> like model for him that masculinity.
>> Yeah. Because now uh if as a as a father
you're not vulnerable and let let them
know
>> when I have lost work.
>> Yeah.
>> And it is okay
>> to feel this way.
>> Mhm.
>> So somebody can can be raised and they
lose work and they and and they don't
say because
>> what them social media is saying uh when
you don't have money, you don't have
work,
>> you're nothing.
>> You're nothing. Mhm.
>> But if you tell him now, you are still a
man even when you don't have that
particular money.
>> Mhm.
>> So what you need is to just go out out
there, continue searching. So don't stay
in your cave and say now I'm I'm I'm
finished.
>> I'm done.
>> Yeah. So we are not modeling to the men
>> and be and bringing the conversation at
an early stage.
>> Mhm. Because what happens to us as we
mentor men
>> there are some things is different to
unlearn
>> now you're telling this is what you're
supposed to do.
>> Mhm.
>> And the man will tell you this is what I
have known all my years.
>> Mhm.
>> So unlearning is very hard. Telling him
now this is what a man should be. Now I
learn this is what you're supposed to
do.
>> Then I learned now this is what you how
you're supposed to treat your wife like
that. If you don't model for them
>> when they reach and try to explore
>> the world will teach them what to be a
man
>> and maybe you're not there with them.
>> So start an as an early stage model when
they are young.
>> Mhm.
>> So even when you leave them to go
outside come pass start life.
>> Mhm.
>> The world is not confusing them.
>> They have where to look.
>> This this how we do in our home.
>> This is what we are known as. Mhm.
>> So this is what uh the James family is
known for. Like people will look at your
family and know that there are these
things that you you your families stand
stand for.
>> Mhm.
>> So when even a lot of things come
>> Mhm.
>> there's a blueprint. When there's no
blueprint
>> now the world feels you.
>> Mhm.
>> But if you have a blueprint will say no
but this is what
>> this is not right. This this is wrong.
>> This wrong. But when you when you left
to identify
>> and explore yourself,
>> you will do you will do your own things.
>> Yeah.
>> People will make content for for
validation for applause.
>> They still
>> if I don't have likes
>> then
what am I making?
>> Mhm. So the blueprint should be made
early enough so that when
>> a contradiction comes it's easier to uh
to differentiate between truth and
something that is false.
>> Mhm.
>> Yeah.
>> And of course being a generation filled
with social media of course a lot of
cultures and also a lot of religion we
have to find them that major common
blueprint of a man. But now just to wind
up what is the best advice maybe you can
tell to all our men out there because
these are men crash Monday. So just I
want to to in this new generation what
the best message you can tell them just
to wind up real quickly
>> uh as you build
>> uh your purpose
>> identify what God has called you to do.
>> Mhm.
>> And uh
use what it is in what's what's in your
hands.
>> Find brothers
>> brothers uh that can walk with you
>> people who have done the same thing as
you. Encourage each other. Mhm.
>> It's very good to have an accountability
system.
>> People that work with you, encourage uh
encourage you.
>> Don't walk alone.
>> Uh a famous uh club is known for that.
Liverpool,
>> don't walk alone.
>> Have someone
>> guiding you. Even if you don't know what
what your purpose is,
>> have someone to walk with you. Someone
who has been
>> a mentor actually,
>> a mentor. Mhm.
>> So that uh make your life meaningful,
make your life productive.
>> There's something that you have been
called to do.
>> Mhm.
>> Don't be a man without a purpose.
>> Have a sense of direction.
And when God has called you to do, the
resources might not be there, but use
what is in your hands.
>> Yeah.
>> See how you can increase capacity. You
are a conqueror as a man.
>> Mhm.
>> Have imaginations that you're going to
make it five years. where you'll want to
be
>> and trust the process and you will
impact uh with the little you have
there's something in you that the world
is waiting for.
>> There's something that you you have that
will really impact whatever it is you
are doing whatever it is you are
building as a man.
>> Just have tenacity, focus on the main
thing. Trust the process. Increase your
capacity by reading books. that just
have something that is driving you, that
is motivating you.
>> Don't just leave life. Don't just go
anywhere without having a goal, without
having a cause and without having a
mission
>> and find your purpose. Maybe you can
just show them your book and where they
can get a copy of the notable script and
maybe tell them what's next after the
notable book uh notable script.
>> So this is the notable script. I have
been able to do uh 40 chapters uh about
men in the in the Bible.
>> And uh if you want to find the book, you
can contact me via my social media
platforms.
>> Uh Instagram uh Austin Aua
>> uh Facebook Austin
>> and I'll be able to deliver this uh uh
free
>> uh in the CBD and uh at a cost when it's
it's not in the in the CBD. Yeah,
>> it will be really a good book because
>> I discuss on the boys,
>> I discuss on the husbands,
>> I discuss on uh the wives how she'll be
able to treat a man who has pride, who
is performing
>> and I I I just capture the family unit,
>> the entire family unit and where the man
is involved.
>> And I pray that if you get the book, it
will be a blessing
>> and I'm looking uh forward. Mhm.
>> to people having this particular
conversations. There are a lot of
>> forums for for for women
>> and not and not and not for men.
>> And I pray we have this conversation,
>> men being prepared for marriage,
>> men being taught
>> and it's a really honor to write a book.
I feel really fulfilled
>> to
>> to write a book and to be an to be an
author. I've been doing this for quite a
while.
>> Mhm.
>> Yeah. And I thank God.
>> Mhm.
>> Uh and I pray uh you have your purpose
and we go back to the script.
>> Yeah. Of course. Austin, the author of
the notable script, get a copy. Maybe
the message of today is find your
purpose. Really find not just walk
aimlessly. Just find your purpose or
really what you're put here to do. But
but for now, we just don't stop the
conversation there. But thank you so
much for coming and a lovely
conversation. Of course, they have
learned a lot of things, but we're just
going to stop at there because of time.
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