In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Derek Matthews to unpack the hidden ways men can get trapped living for God without truly living with God. Derek shares the heart behind his ministry, StoryVerse, and how helping people rediscover the true story of Scripture can radically change the way they see God—and themselves. We dive into the false narratives many men carry from their childhood, how distorted images of authority shape our view of the Father, and why biblical masculinity isn’t about performance but presence. Derek challenges us to stop measuring our lives by output and start anchoring ourselves in the love of God that’s already been given. If you’re tired of striving, performing, or wondering if you’re enough, this conversation will remind you: you already have the approval that matters most. Now it’s time to live like it.
