Teach Me to Father

What does it really take? Barry unwraps an old saying "Put Your Hand to the Plow" and how focus can radically change your fathering and the legacy you will leave for your family. Get some discipline! Join the FS100 Challenge by signing up today [https://www.fatherseekers.org/]! FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Got a question? Need some discipline? Email Barry at barry@fatherseekers.org [barry@fatherseekers.org] TIMELINE 00:00 Put Your Hand to the Plow 03:42 Focus on What's in Front of You 14:07 Embrace Failure, Overcome Fear 17:51 Final Encouragement 19:00 Fatherseekers.org/FatherFuel -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]

Want a life hack for being a dad? Barry teaches how to bear spiritual fruit as a father and how to bridge the gap from inexperience to positively impacting their families. Get some discipline! Join the FS100 Challenge by signing up today [https://www.fatherseekers.org/]! FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Got a question? Need some discipline? Email Barry at barry@fatherseekers.org [barry@fatherseekers.org] TIMELINE 00:00 Not a Fan of Life Hacks? 01:01 Bearing Fruit 05:13 The Fig Tree Parable 09:29 The Fruit of the Spirit 18:37 How to Use the Fruit 21:06 Fatherseekers.org/FatherFuel -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]

Why do men think they don't need a circle of friends? In this dynamic episode, Barry drills into the transformative power of male camaraderie, guiding you through the essential elements and steps to create a tight-knit group of like-minded men. Discover how having a circle of trusted friends can elevate your life, foster growth, and keep you accountable. Get some discipline! Join the FS100 Challenge by signing up today [https://www.fatherseekers.org/]! FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Got a question? Need some discipline? Email Barry at barry@fatherseekers.org [barry@fatherseekers.org] TIMELINE 00:00 Why Men Need Circles 01:49 The Power of Fellowship 02:35 The Mistake of Going Alone 03:18 Give and Receive 05:54 Five Benefits of a Circle 06:59 Comradery 09:46 Confidants 11:58 Bible Based Truthful Men 14:13 Men of Integrity 16:01 Settled, Secure, and Squared Away 21:49 How to Build Your Circle 26:34 Find Your Circle -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]

Happy Father's Day! Today we talk with a primce example of a dad: Russ has fathered three children (with nine grandchildren now!) and is the other half to Mary from our Mother's Day episode. Barry interview Russ about his own upbringing and how it affected his own children. Russ offers advice every young father should tatoo on their arm and never forget it! Get some discipline! Join the FS100 Challenge by signing up today [https://www.fatherseekers.org/]! FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Got a question? Need some discipline? Email Barry at barry@fatherseekers.org [barry@fatherseekers.org] TIMELINE 00:00 What is a Good Father? 01:14 Introducing Our Guest: Russ Headberg 01:54 Russ's Childhood 05:49 Growing Up with Limited Affection 09:02 Realizing Normal, Wasn't Normal 12:16 When Everything Changed 15:37 Opposite Still Attract 49 Years Later 17:56 Three Kids, Nine Grands 19:21 THE Fishing Trip 22:26 Fatherhood Self Reflection 27:54 Advice for Fathers Without Role Models 38:04 Happy Father's Day! -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]

Men face many complexities in relationships between masculinity and taking responsibility. In today’s culture, many men instinctively resist accountability, preferring: 1. Control over vulnerability 2. Power over transparency 3. Defensiveness over growth This resistance isn’t just personal—it’s deeply rooted in societal expectations and learned behaviors that can be changed. Barry coaches you through seven steps for effective accountability. Get some discipline! Join the FS100 Challenge by signing up today [https://www.fatherseekers.org/]! FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Got a question? Need some discipline? Email Barry at barry@fatherseekers.org [barry@fatherseekers.org] TIMELINE 00:00 The Complexities of Masculinity and Accountability 01:14 Why Men Resist Accountability 03:02 The Power of Accountability 07:14 Seven Steps to Effective Accountability 17:57 Building a Brotherhood for Accountability 19:31 TAKE ACTION! -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]