Episode
Why Men Need Men in Transition (featuring Don Ross)
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- Life After Ministry
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- Mar 3, 2026
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- 2690
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Summary
What happens when the calling that once defined you no longer feels sustainable? When the work you love begins to cost you more than you can carry? For many ministry leaders, the hardest battles are not theological. They are personal. Emotional. Quiet. And often fought alone. In this episode, Matt Davis sits down with Don Ross, former pastor and founder of Manhood Tribes, to talk about why so many men struggle in silence, especially during seasons of ministry transition. After two decades in large evangelical church leadership, Don stepped away - not because he stopped loving Jesus, but because the system was breaking him. What followed was a difficult transition marked by uncertainty, financial pressure, and identity questions that many ministry leaders quietly face. This conversation pulls back the curtain on isolation, addiction, shame, and the deep need for brotherhood. If you are navigating transition, questioning your direction, or responsible for leading others through change, this episode offers both clarity and hope. No man should have to walk alone.