In this powerful, soul-stirring episode, we welcome award-winning singer, songwriter, and author Matt Hammitt—best known as the voice of Sanctus Real, and for his hit songs as a solo artist—for a conversation every man needs to hear.

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Are you a guy who’s tired of hiding behind “busy”? Have you ever wished you could be more present for your family, break through isolation, and actually lead with spiritual courage? If you’ve struggled with vulnerability, marriage tensions, or simply feel stuck trying to “fix” everything while running from your own hurt—this episode is going to set you free.

Matt Hammitt holds nothing back as he unpacks the real story behind his chart-topping anthem “Lead Me,” the heartbreak and miracles in his family’s journey through his son’s life-threatening illness, and how God used brokenness to forge deeper love, faith, and authenticity. Learn how men can finally lay down the mask, connect with God and each other, and become the strong fathers, husbands, and friends our world desperately needs.

What You’ll Experience in This Episode:

• The honest backstory of “Lead Me”—how Matt’s marriage struggles and moment of truth became the catalyst for genuine change, not just in song but at home 
• Why men run to work and busyness but retreat from real emotional and relational battles—and how to break the pattern 
• Lessons from the fire: How Matt and his wife Sarah’s faith endured years of hospital nights, heartbreak, and nearly losing their son, Bowen 
• Why isolation is the enemy—and why men need brotherhood, vulnerability, and practical community more than ever 
• How sharing your weaknesses can be your family’s greatest shield, raising kids empowered to be honest, resilient, and faith-filled 
• Raw dialogue on grief, marriage tension, fatherhood, and finding hope when your life story isn’t the “highlight reel” 
• A gospel invitation: what it really means to invite Jesus from the “outside” into every part of your life, marriage, and purpose 
• Practical steps for men to step up, get real, and lead by example—plus free resources to help you grow

This is so much more than an interview—it’s a call for every man to lay down fake strength for real courage, and to discover that vulnerability is not weakness, but God’s pathway to strength and legacy. You’re not alone. Your story can be redeemed, and YOU are called to be a Stand Up Dude.

🌟 EPISODE LINKS & RESOURCES:

Ready for a breakthrough as a man of faith? https://standupdude.com/standup
Free growth paths & resources to supercharge your journey: https://standupdude.com/be-more
Discover Matt Hammitt’s music, books, and new single “Days God Gave”: https://matthammitt.com/
"Days God Gave": https://youtu.be/40LntS-7MIQ?si=VfV3qHAlApH3hH1n
Watch the “Bowen’s Heart” documentary (limited availability): Search your favorite streaming platform
Get Matt’s book “Lead Me”: Find it online or visit his site

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Thank you for being part of the Stand Up Dude brotherhood—a movement that’s raising up men to be real, resilient, and uncompromising in Christ. Remember: There is purpose in your pain. Vulnerability is victory. And you were made to lead, love, and leave a God-sized legacy.

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