A Tale of Two Brothers |

What separates a Peter from a Judas? A David from a Cain?

In this episode of the Kavod Family Podcast, Casey, Travis, Justin, and Danny explore what happens when we’re confronted by our own sin. Some men soften, repent, and return to the Father. Others harden, rebel, and walk away forever.

This episode unpacks the terrifying but necessary truth: God lovingly disciplines His children, but not everyone responds like a son. With powerful examples from Scripture—Cain and Abel, King Uzziah, and Jesus’ own disciples—this is a sobering call to examine our hearts and how we handle correction.

Whether you’re a father, mentor, coach, or man walking the path of discipleship, this episode will both encourage and convict you.

We talk about:

• Why some men repent and others rebel
• The pattern of proud vs. repentant hearts in Scripture
• What Cain, Uzziah, and Judas reveal about unrepentant pride
• The father’s role in correction: love, discipline, and restoration
• Parenting with grace, not punishment
• How God draws sons back—and what it means to harden your heart
• Why fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
• The danger of leading others before being led by Christ

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” — Proverbs 9:10
“He was marvelously helped… until he was strong.” — 2 Chronicles 26:15

Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: A Tale of Two Brothers
02:30 – When the Ones You Pour Into Walk Away
05:45 – Cain, Abel, and the Danger of Hardened Hearts
10:05 – What Happens When Correction is Rejected
14:50 – Parenting Lessons from Genesis
19:10 – David, Repentance, and the Path of a Son
23:20 – The Father’s Heart in Discipline
27:00 – Why Some Men Never Come Back
31:45 – Uzziah: Helped Until He Was Strong
37:15 – Sons vs. Servants: Who Responds to Correction?
41:20 – Walking with Children Through Their Sin
45:05 – The Pattern of Restoration
49:25 – Final Encouragement & What’s Coming Next

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