The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast

The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast

Hosted by: Brett Ethridge and Perry Hughes

The world is a better place when fathers are faithfully present in the lives of their kids, helping to initiate them into adulthood by showing them the way. But the fatherhood journey isn't easy, and it's...

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35. Boys Will Be Boys

Boys will be boys. That's a phrase we use to explain why our boys sometimes do crazy, reckless things. In this episode, Brett and Perry share some laughs as they recount "boys will be boys" stories from their kids and...
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Friday Focus #13: Be a Student of Your Kids

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett reflects on what it means to be a student of your kids, and shares two tangible ways to intentionally do so. Check back every Friday morning...
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34. Giving Your Kids Space to Ask Questions About Faith, with Chad Dillard

It's okay for your kids to ask questions about their faith. Indeed, it should be encouraged. God is big enough to handle it. In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation with Pastor Chad Dillard, he shares three...
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33. What Makes a Man a Man?

As time passes, a boy gets older. His body grows — but at what point does he become a man? Culture is more than happy to tell you what makes a man. Brett and Perry have different ideas. To be a good father, you must...
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Friday Focus #12: The Joy of Less

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares a great strategy for helping our kids to keep their room clean! Two of his kids make a cameo appearance and relate the minimalism...
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32. Healing Trauma and Developing Resilience, with Steve Graner

Human beings, at our core, are relational creatures. When we grow and develop in a loving, nurturing home environment, we tend to show up in the world in healthy, well-adjusted ways. When we don't get what we need in...
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Friday Focus #11: The Significance of Good Friday

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. On this Good Friday, Perry reads the account of Jesus' betrayal and crucifixion from The Jesus Storybook Bible — the ultimate expression of love from Father...
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31. Navigating the Trying Teenage Years, with Corey Wilson

Parenting can be challenging under the best of circumstances. But it seems to ratchet up a notch as our kids become teenagers. As such, we need to be even more intentional about initiating them well through the...
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30. Getting the Work-Life Ratio Right, with Dr. Steve Hryszczuk

Is it possible to be successful in your career while still being a good father and maintaining healthy relationships with your kids? That's the central question we tackle in this episode with Dr. Steve Hryszczuk, an...
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Friday Focus #10: What's Your Mind Filter?

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett talks about the importance of having a "mind filter" in our lives, what that looks like, and how to serve as that filter for our...
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29. Loving Your Adopted Kids Well, with Bill Craig

Bill Craig began his fatherhood journey as a foster parent, believing that he and his wife Kristine could provide a loving transitional home for children in need. They never intended to formally adopt any of the kids...
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Friday Focus #9: Pay the Man

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry acknowledges that we all want a strong relationship with our kids, but asks the question: Have we earned it? Here's what earning it looks...
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