From Boys' Home to Zadie: A Story of Adoption, Fatherhood, and Generational Healing with Brian Rosen

About this sermon

How do the defining moments of our youth, the ones shaped by absence and adversity, forge the men we become? On this episode of 13 Minutes (The Podcast), B sits down with his ""brother outlaw,"" Brian Rosen, for a profoundly honest conversation about a life journey few could imagine. Brian shares his experience of being sent to a boys' home at age 11, the ""father hunger"" that shaped his path, and a life-altering choice he made as a high school senior that remained a private part of his story for years. This is a raw and vulnerable exploration of generational healing, the power of adoption, and what it means to take responsibility for your past in order to build a better future. It’s a story about how a man can transform his own wounds into a source of strength for his children—and his children's children—by showing up in a way he never experienced himself. This episode is a testament to the fact that our past does not have to define our future, and that the hardest choices can lead to the most beautiful outcomes. Key topics explored in this discussion include: -Life in a Boys' Home: The jarring reality of being parent-placed in an institution at a young age. -Healing ""Father Hunger"": Navigating a distant relationship with his biological father and finding other male role models. -A Teenager's Choice: The incredible story of choosing adoption for his birth daughter and the astonishing, ""small world"" connection to his past. -From Relinquishment to Reunion: The emotional journey of handing his daughter over and reconnecting with her 13 years later. -Becoming a ""Zadie"": How a teenage decision led to him becoming a young grandfather and embracing a new family role. -Generational Healing in Action: Consciously parenting his two sons in the way he wished he had been. -The Power of a Peer Group: Why having a safe, intimate space with other men is an essential tool for modern masculinity. Our guest, Brian Rosen, shares his personal story of resilience, fatherhood, and the beautiful, unexpected turns on the path to finding his why. 🔔 Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baruch_halevi/ Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/TheDefiantSpirit #AdoptionStory #GenerationalHealing #Fatherhood #MensWork #Resilience #MentalHealth #PeerSupport #FindYourWhy #PersonalStory #Masculinity

Topics

• Healing
• Christian Living