The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast

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.]

88. Building Trust with Your Teen, with Mike the Parent Coach

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood podcast, Brett and Perry are joined by Mike Barsamian ("Mike the Parent Coach") to discuss the complexities of parenting teenagers. Mike shares his personal journey and the development of his parenting philosophy, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and understanding in building strong relationships with teens. The conversation delves into the Trust Triangle, which consists of honesty, good judgment, and empathy, and how parents can foster these qualities to improve their relationships with their children. Mike provides practical strategies for parents to navigate challenges, build trust, and create a supportive family environment. ABOUT OUR GUEST Since 2003, Mike Barsamian has been studying teens and families and has developed tools and trainings for families to understand each other and connect, including the PACE Setting Method for parenting teens. Mike has personally used all the strategies that he shares with his clients. Mike has pastored, counseled, and coached 1000's of teens and parents and has had a front-row seat in seeing amazing transformation in their lives, changing the trajectory of their families. As a parent himself, Mike understands what you’re facing and is ready to help you get through the challenges that have you feeling hopeless, helpless, and stuck. You can connect with Mike on social media, here: @miketheparentcoach [https://www.instagram.com/miketheparentcoach/] RESOURCES Read The Inner Game of Tennis [https://amzn.to/3LY7DId], by Tim Gallway Get Mike's free masterclass on How To Rebuild Connection With Your Teen [https://presentsolutionforparents.com/] A DOSE OF MOTIVATION “I know I’m supposed to be preparing my teenagers for life and all, but it’s hard when they already know everything.” — Whitney Fleming 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 #43: Pray Differently

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett dissects 1 Timothy 2:1, looking at four different facets of prayer and how we might think about incorporating each of them into our daily prayers for our kids. 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.]