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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12. Harnessing the Power of Positive Peer Pressure

Brett and Perry recently climbed Mount Leconte with their boys in an effort to put them in a position to answer the question, Do I have what it takes? The hike was beautiful and incredibly rewarding, but most...
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11. Living an Anti-Shuffleboard Philosophy, with Jock Murray

The word sage carries with it connotations of a wise old man sharing profound nuggets of truth from on high. But for Jock Murray, guest on this week's episode, the "Sage" stage of the masculine journey (see John...
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10. Arming Yourself to Fight the Good Fight, with Master Sgt (Retired) Anthony Dominguez

In this episode we turn our attention to the "Warrior" stage of the masculine journey as outlined by John Eldredge in Fathered by God. And who better to talk to about developing a warrior spirit than a U.S. Marine!...
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9. 25 Questions You Must Answer Before Dating My Daughter, with Pastor Justin Enoch

It's incumbent upon fathers to help safeguard the hearts of our children ā€” and especially our daughters ā€” as they enter the dating years. Hormones rage, emotions run high, and if they're not careful, decisions can be...
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8. Birds, Bees, and Roosters

One of the most important responsibilities of a father is to educate his sons about sex. But how? At what age? What message should a father endeavor to get across? And how can he have "the talk" without it coming...
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7. Adventure, Hard Work, and the Heart of a Cowboy

As kids transition from childhood to adulthood during their adolescent years (John Eldredge calls this the "Cowboy" stage in Fathered by God), the overriding question they're trying to answer is, "Do I have what it...
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6. 4 Ways to Instill a Growth Mindset in our Kids

Kids have a tendency to think of themselves in fixed terms. "I am smart / not smart." "I am athletic / un-athletic." "I am good at math / bad at math." etc. Yet, studies have shown that people with a growth mindset...
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5. Like Father, Like Son ā€” Or Maybe Not?

Is it inevitable that we'll turn out like our fathers? If your father was a good role model, that's not necessarily a bad thing. Indeed, you may be intentionally trying to follow in his footsteps in important ways....
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4. Raising the Beloved Son, with Pastor Wes

In the "Boyhood" chapter of Fathered by God, John Eldredge asserts that the deepest need of a child in the early years is to know at a profound level that he is prized. The he is adored, uniquely. That he is the apple...
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3. From Resentful to Redeemed through Fatherhood, with Reggie Mosley

Sometimes when men learn that they're going to be a father, they're not excited about it. They feel unprepared. Not ready. Perhaps even downright resentful. That was the case for Reggie Mosley, who shares his powerful...
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2. Telltale Signs of the Uninitiated Man

A boy has a lot to learn in his journey to becoming a man, and it takes the active intervention of father figures and the fellowship of other men to guide us along the way. In this episode, Brett and Perry begin...
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1. Unexpected Benefits of Being a Faithful Father

Welcome to The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast! In this first episode, co-hosts Brett Ethridge and Perry Hughes cast a vision for the show and invite you to join them on the journey of becoming a more faithful father. Get...
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