Manhood, Music, and Redemption: The Story of Aaron Dahl

Lion Counseling Podcast

🎙️ Episode 11 – Manhood, Music, and Redemption: The Story of Aaron Dahl
In this powerful episode of The Lion Counseling Podcast, Mark Odland sits down with Aaron Dahl, worship pastor at Eagle Brook Church, former touring rock musician, husband, and father of four. From addiction and homelessness to healing, fatherhood, and leading worship at one of the largest churches in the U.S., Aaron’s story is a raw, honest testimony of faith, transformation, and legacy.

Whether you’re a man struggling with addiction, questioning your purpose, or just trying to find your footing in a chaotic world, this episode is for you.

🔍 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

How Aaron went from singing on stage with P.O.D. to nearly losing his life in addiction
The journey from jail and rehab to leading worship for tens of thousands
Why manhood is about sacrifice, not ego—and what it means to lay down your life for others
The danger of putting too much emotional pressure on your wife—and why men need mentors and brotherhood
The role of music in Aaron’s healing, and how creativity connects us to God
The struggle with pride and success—and how to keep your gifts grounded in purpose
Why your legacy starts now—not later
A profound one-minute legacy exercise that will challenge you to reframe how you're living today
How to live 1% better each day, even if you're starting from rock bottom
💥 If you feel like your life is too messy or too far gone, Aaron’s story will remind you that God’s not done with you yet.

About the Show:
The Lion Counseling Podcast helps men escape the cages that hold them back and become the lions they were created to be. Hosted by Mark Odland, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Zack Carter, Counselor & Coach, we tackle real issues—masculinity, trauma, addiction, identity, purpose, marriage, and faith—with honesty, clarity, and courage.

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