Friday Focus #43: Pray Differently

Friday Focus #46: Pause (Blueberry Bandits Caught Purple Handed!)

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares a funny story that teaches an important lesson about how to handle conflict with grace and dignity. The book perry references in this episode is: The Next Conversation [https://amzn.to/4eQr28G], by Jefferson Fisher Check back every Friday morning for a new Friday Focus episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation, or how-to that you can focus on heading into the weekend so that you can show up more fully in the lives of your kids. CONNECT WITH US: * Watch more great content on our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazGU3W1DZadTY4qMLNTspQ] * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/faithful.fatherhood/] * Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Reach out to us at faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com [faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com.]

90. Be Watchful: Worry, Laziness, and Lust

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood podcast, Brett and Perry continue to unpack important themes from Joby Martin's book Stand Firm & Act Like Men [https://amzn.to/4rmVICE], with an emphasis on Chapter 2: "Be Watchful." They delve into elements of masculinity, spiritual readiness, and the vulnerabilities men face, including pride, worry, laziness, isolation, and lust. They emphasize the importance of being vigilant and proactive in guarding against these vulnerabilities, discussing practical steps such as accountability, prayer, and maintaining a strong community of support. The conversation is rooted in scriptural insights, encouraging men to reflect on their identities and responsibilities as fathers and followers of Christ. We welcome you to grab a copy of the book so that you can follow along in future episodes. You can purchase the book at a discount on Amazon, here:  Stand Firm & Act Like Men - https://amzn.to/4rmVICE [https://amzn.to/4rmVICE] Perry also referenced the book Every Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn and Fred Stoeker. You can get it here: Every Man's Battle - https://amzn.to/4xvB5bq [https://amzn.to/4xvB5bq] A DOSE OF MOTIVATION “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” — Proverbs 16:18 CONNECT WITH US: * Watch more great content on our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazGU3W1DZadTY4qMLNTspQ] * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/faithful.fatherhood/] * Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Reach out to us at faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com [faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com.] Music in this episode is from "Good Ol' Man" (©2022) by Drew Green and reproduced with permission from Drew Green.

Friday Focus #45: Well-Placed Hope

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares a powerful question that one of his friends asked him about a challenge he's walking through, and it totally shifted his perspective on the situation. He encourages you with the same question. Be blessed! Check back every Friday morning for a new Friday Focus episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation, or how-to that you can focus on heading into the weekend so that you can show up more fully in the lives of your kids. CONNECT WITH US: * Watch more great content on our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazGU3W1DZadTY4qMLNTspQ] * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/faithful.fatherhood/] * Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Reach out to us at faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com [faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com.]

89. Stand Firm & Act Like Men

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood Podcast, Brett and Perry kick off a new series around themes from the book Stand Firm & Act Like Men [https://amzn.to/4rmVICE], by Joby Martin. In this first look at the book, they delve into important ideas around biblical manhood, parenting, and spiritual warfare. They discuss the importance of obedience, the three foundational pillars of manhood, and how to teach these principles to our kids. The conversation also touches on the significance of recognizing spiritual warfare in daily life and how it impacts relationships, particularly in marriage. The episode concludes with a commitment to actionable steps for personal growth and development as fathers and men. We welcome you to grab a copy of the book so that you can follow along in future episodes. You can purchase the book at a discount on Amazon, here:  Stand Firm & Act Like Men - https://amzn.to/4rmVICE [https://amzn.to/4rmVICE] A DOSE OF MOTIVATION “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 CONNECT WITH US: * Watch more great content on our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazGU3W1DZadTY4qMLNTspQ] * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/faithful.fatherhood/] * Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Reach out to us at faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com [faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com.] Music in this episode is from "Good Ol' Man" (©2022) by Drew Green and reproduced with permission from Drew Green.

Friday Focus #44: Take Controlled Risk

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry tells a fun story about adventures he had with his teenage boys during a recent snowstorm, and what it reveals about the value of teaching our kids how to take controlled risks. Check back every Friday morning for a new Friday Focus episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation, or how-to that you can focus on heading into the weekend so that you can show up more fully in the lives of your kids. CONNECT WITH US: * Watch more great content on our YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCazGU3W1DZadTY4qMLNTspQ] * Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/faithful.fatherhood/] * Questions? Comments? Ideas for future episodes? Reach out to us at faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com [faithfulfatherhood2015@gmail.com.]