Frequently, yes. The average Joe is usually concerned with rather meaningless things, and temporary highs, or they’re in a different stage of life than I am.

I’ve found the men I’ve connected with on a level of calling them friends have these 3 things in common with me.

1. Christian

2. Married

3. Father

1. They’re concerned about more eternal matters, and how we as the Church can respond to this burning world around us with love, and grace.

2. They desire to build up one of the most important relationships they’ll ever have. They want to become as complete of a man as they can through being sharpened like iron by being in a life long relationship with their wife.

3. They realize that the first disciples they’ll ever make are their offspring. That those children are their legacy. Therefore, they want to be noble and honorable men who have a stake in this worlds future, because they’re sons and daughters will inherit the world that’s been shaped by their decisions.

I’ve found I relate best to these men, and they make me better for it.

I’ll dust off my soap box for the next guy now lol 😅