In this episode of the Fathering Strong podcast, hosts Eli Williams and Bruce Stapleton reflect on the accomplishments of 2024, discuss the challenges faced, and outline the vision for 2025. They emphasize the importance of father engagement, the resources available for fathers, and the need for community support. The conversation highlights the impact of fatherhood on children's development and the mission of Fathering Strong to empower fathers to be present and nurturing in their children's lives.
Takeaways
- The Fathering Strong app launched in June 2023 and has grown significantly since then.
- In 2024, the focus was creating content to engage fathers through blogs and podcasts.
- Fathering Strong supports fathers in being actively involved in their children's lives.
- Community engagement is crucial for the success of Fathering Strong.
- The app provides various resources, including blogs, podcasts, and community groups for fathers.
- Challenges in engaging fathers are common across many organizations.
- Conferences attended in 2024 helped to network and share the mission of Fathering Strong.
- Support from the community is essential for the sustainability of Fathering Strong's resources.
- The vision for 2025 includes expanding educational resources and mentoring programs.
- A new devotional resource is being developed to help fathers set specific goals.
Chapters
00:00 - Welcome and Year in Review
06:35 - - Resources for Fathers
18:04 Conferences and Networking
24:54 - Vision for 2025
30:10 - Getting Involved with Fathering Strong
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