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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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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28. Energy-Boosting Hacks for Busy Fathers

Fatherhood is often tiring. But does it have to be? Brett and Perry share some of the ways they maintain high energy in their own lives so that they can show up fully for their families. Brett also reveals a personal...
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Friday Focus #8: Cultivate Your Kids' Passions

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry encourages you to have an adventure with your kids based on their passions, not yours. Check back every Friday morning for a new Friday Focus...
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27. Crime and Punishment

Scripture connects love with discipline. If we truly love our children, we need to discipline them. But how? In this episode, Brett and Perry talk about ways in which they punish their children — what works, what...
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Friday Focus #7: Rest

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett discusses the importance of rest and shares practical ways to do it even while spending time with your family this weekend. The book...
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26. Striking the Balance Between Rescuing and Enabling Our Kids, with Rick Brewer

Sometimes our kids mess up and need discipline. Other times they need grace. Chaplain Rick Brewer joins the show this week to talk about that all-important interplay between letting our children know we’re there for...
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Friday Focus #6: Put the Screens Down

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares an intention that his family tries to honor each week around screen time. He encourages you to join him in the challenge! Check back...
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25. An Eye-Opening Experiment to Do With Your Kids

We can all be better fathers to the extent that we can better exemplify the attributes that Paul refers to as "fruits of the spirit" in Galatians 5:22 - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,...
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Friday Focus #5: Take Reasonable Risk

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry warns against the increasingly-prevalent "stay safe" culture and talks about the value of encouraging your kids to take reasonable risk — and...
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