In this episode of the Men After God podcast, host Luke Sorensen sits down with Dr. Bryan Samms to unpack a powerful story of family, faith, and calling. Bryan shares the journey behind his new book, Rescued, the miracle of adoption in his family, the priority of marriage and kids in ministry, and the gospel picture of our adoption in Christ. You will hear how God provides in impossible seasons and how churches and men can live true religion by caring for the fatherless and strengthening the home.

Whether you are exploring adoption, navigating infertility, or simply seeking to grow in your faith as a man after God, this episode will encourage your faith and provide you with practical next steps.

🧭 Key Takeaways

• Adoption is a vivid gospel picture of our new name, new family, and new inheritance in Christ
• A man’s first ministry is his home and his marriage must remain first after God
• God provides when we walk in obedience even when the path is costly or unclear
• True religion includes caring for the orphan and the widow and the local church can lead the way
• Infertility and waiting can become seasons of prayer, fasting, and deep dependence on God
• Every man can participate in orphan care through prayer, giving, serving, and church initiatives
• Preaching and leadership gifts grow through coaching, learning, and humble practice

🕐 Time Stamps

00:01 Welcome and guest intro
 00:45 Bryan’s story and heart for building men
 03:50 Family first ministry and life priorities
 08:47 Why Rescued was written and the big idea
 12:37 The gospel picture of adoption from Scripture
 23:14 Infertility and the waiting years
 25:30 The first adoption and a miracle of provision
 27:25 God gives a son after ten years
 28:59 Emergency placement becomes forever family
 31:34 Another child added and trusting God’s provision
 36:39 How singles and couples can support adoption and foster care
 41:22 Small group curriculum overview and how it works
 43:49 Where to get the book and church resources

🎯 Resources Mentioned

• Book Rescued by Dr. Bryan Samms
• Small group video curriculum for churches
• Church Advance podcast
• Pulpit Advance coaching for preachers
• River City Baptist Church

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