Becoming a Man After God in 2026: The 5 Disciplines That Actually Change You

<p>In this episode of the Men After God podcast, Dustin Alley and Luke Sorensen talk about why most New Year goals die fast and what to do instead. They unpack the difference between setting goals and building daily disciplines, then pull back the curtain on the origin story of Dustin’s book Becoming a Man After God. Dustin shares how a season of overload pushed him to the edge and how one question shifted everything from doing things for God to learning how to do life with God. Together, they challenge men to prioritize what matters, build rhythms that protect their walk with Christ and their families, and pursue holistic stewardship that includes spiritual, mental, and physical health. They close with a simple reflection tool that turns listening into action so growth becomes real and repeatable.</p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><p>00:00 Why goals die by January 5 and why daily agenda matters<br />02:01 Dustin’s goals and the action plans behind them<br />04:48 Spiritual goals at home and intentional discipleship with kids<br />05:26 Luke’s goals, Working Genius, and teaching core principles to children<br />07:12 Why Dustin wrote Becoming a Man After God<br />08:55 The overload season, the warning signs, and the breaking point<br />13:30 The five part framework that shaped the book<br />18:00 Who you are becoming and how decisions shape identity<br />20:37 Discipline, rhythms, Daniel 1, and the power of small choices<br />23:42 Why you never arrive and why that is the point<br />27:56 Holistic stewardship and why spiritual, mental, and physical are connected<br />29:59 Reflection questions that turn content into change</p><p></p><p>Resources mentioned in this episode<br />Becoming a Man After God by Dustin Alley - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://a.co/d/5KZkPq0" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/5KZkPq0</a><br />Working Genius assessment and certification - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.workinggenius.com/" target="_blank">https://www.workinggenius.com/</a><br />John Beasley, Mind and Body Fitness - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mindandbodystrength.com/" target="_blank">https://mindandbodystrength.com/</a><br />Greater Oaks Foundation and Spartan fundraiser - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fundraise.spartan.com/page/Dustin-26972750" target="_blank">https://fundraise.spartan.com/page/Dustin-26972750</a><br />Dustin’s Airbnb in Kissimmee Florida - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1569707871787434572?source_impression_id=p3_1767051701_P35rKxpUcJYzGAiH" target="_blank">https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1569707871787434572?source_impression_id=p3_1767051701_P35rKxpUcJYzGAiH</a></p><p></p><p>Support the show</p><p>📌 Connect with Men After God:<br />🌍 Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.menaftergod.net" target="_blank">www.menaftergod.net</a><br />📺 YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.youtube.com/@menaftergodpod" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@menaftergodpod</a><br />📷 Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.instagram.com/menaftergodpod" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/menaftergodpod</a><br />👥 Join Our Community: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://facebook.com/groups/menaftergod" target="_blank">facebook.com/groups/menaftergod</a><br />🛒 Get MAG Merch: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://menaftergod.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">https://menaftergod.myshopify.com/</a><br />💙 Support Us: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.patreon.com/MenAfterGod" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/MenAfterGod</a><br />🎙️ Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify</p>