Teach Me to Father

Made in God's Image: The Original Design for Fatherhood

Men are created in God’s image. They don’t need to *build* an identity, but uncover what’s been buried. Barry digs into the broken image that leads to “father hunger." This drives men to seek identity through approval, achievement, addiction, religion, career, reputation, politics, or ministry. But what could true restoration look like? Join the FatherSeekers community! https://www.skool.com/fatherseekers FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Ask Barry a question: barry@fatherseekers.org CHAPTERS 00:00 Uncovering True Self 01:13 Made in Gods Image 03:42 Father Hunger and Identity 06:48 When Connection Breaks 08:06 Jesus the Perfect Image 11:38 Restoration Begins 12:47 Four Movements to Freedom 17:01 From Performance to Presence 19:20 Resources and Community 20:13 Closing and Sendoff -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]

Stop Posing: From Fake to Free Fatherhood

Barry confronts the problem of men “posing” as different versions of themselves to gain acceptance, admitting he did it for years and warning it damages the man’s heart and destroys trust with wives and kids. He describes four borrowed identities common among fatherless men. Are you one of them? Join the FatherSeekers community! https://www.skool.com/fatherseekers FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Ask Barry a question: barry@fatherseekers.org CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Fakes Trigger Me 00:38 Admitting I Was One 01:02 The Posing Problem 02:25 Where Posing Begins 03:37 Man In The Middle 05:22 Image Bearer Design 07:12 Four Borrowed Identities 08:22 Pretender And Faker 11:23 Chameleon And Two Lives 15:39 What Drives The Mask 19:04 Three Shifts To Change 22:02 Integrity Through Restoration 23:18 Get Help And Next Steps 24:33 Final Warning And Outro -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]

Are You Coachable?

Cut the pride. Coachability is essential for leadership in family, work, and community. Barry warns that being uncoachable—often driven by pride, ego, insecurity, and poor decision-making—creates blind spots, resists feedback, and damages influence. Join the FatherSeekers community! https://www.skool.com/fatherseekers FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Ask Barry a question: barry@fatherseekers.org CHAPTERS 00:00 Why Coachability Matters 01:20 Leadership Starts With You 02:15 Downfalls of Being Uncoachable 04:33 Finding Coaches to Grow 05:19 Five C Feedback Loop 07:04 Correctable Without Defensiveness 11:04 Confrontable for Growth 15:08 Constancy Core Beliefs 17:11 Consistency and Habits 20:04 Practical Steps Listen Own Adjust 23:53 Final Challenge and Wrap Up -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]

Joel McKeefry on Fatherhood, Faith, and Leading Under Pressure

New co-host dropping in! Meet Joel McKeefry, long time friend of Barry's, Green Bay community leader, outdoorsman, and father. Joel shares his story and what God has been teaching him lately. Join the FatherSeekers community! https://www.skool.com/fatherseekers FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Ask Barry a question: barry@fatherseekers.org CHAPTERS 00:00 Man Up 01:14 Introducing Joel McKeefry 02:18 DAG Outdoor Gear Story 04:59 Discover Green Bay and NFL Draft 08:33 Thrown Into the Fire 10:06 Faith and Support System 15:32 Rachel Love and Leadership 17:59 New Co-Host Announcement 19:05 Two Fathers Two Lessons 21:46 Work Ethic to Kingdom Purpose 24:37 People Have Different Drivers 26:52 Faithful Partnerships Approach 29:39 Praying at Partner Lunches 32:23 Open Broken Consistent 38:06 Retreat Moment of Change 40:08 Seeing Opportunity Ahead 43:45 Epitaph Love Like Christ 44:50 Call to Action for Men 47:58 Join the Father Seekers Community -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]

Theology Before Doxology: Worship Songs Shouldn't Shape Your Doctrine

Worship and relationship with God cannot rise above a man’s understanding of God! Barry argues that your theology should determine doxology. He urges fathers to lead their homes spiritually by studying scripture. Join the FatherSeekers community! https://www.skool.com/fatherseekers FS Facebook [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-facebook] FS Instagram [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-insta] FS YouTube [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-youtube] Ask Barry a question: barry@fatherseekers.org CHAPTERS 00:00 Theology Shapes Worship 01:25 Dads Lead the Home 02:24 Emotion Over Doctrine 07:33 Test Worship by Scripture 08:20 Isaiah 6 Worship Pattern 10:05 Spotting Performance Worship 15:17 Strange Fire Warning 16:21 Manipulation and Idolatry 20:23 Feed Yourself Scripture!x 22:14 Strong Men Teach Truth 22:56 Legacy and Identity 24:25 Join FatherSeekers Community! -- FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers. Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website [https://fatherseekers.captivate.fm/fatherseekers-web]