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Dear Young Married CoupleAre you a GOOD DAD? w/ Anthony Vandagriff, Founder of Fathering our FutureDear Young Married… DAD,Are you a ‘good’ dad? How do we even define what ‘good’ is? 👨👧👦Let’s tune in to this interview with Anthony Vandagriff, founder of Fathering our Future. He shares so many good nuggets about the relationships that are necessary to build in pursuit of fatherhood.♥️Our deadline for the Adventure & Intimacy Retreat West was yesterday, BUT we’re giving you one more day! 🎉 Now is the time to invest in your marriage! Click the link below to register you and your spouse today! It’s your LAST CHANCE! https://dear-youn...2023-05-1651 min
Fathering Our FutureTaking Care of Mom | Four Ways a Husband Can Serve His WifeWe think we are married to incredible women and then we see them evolve into mothers. In an instant, they've transformed into something even more beautiful and amazing than before. Moms are remarkable. They work, they keep the house more than we probably do, they constantly tend to the kids, they put up with us, and they help us become better dads. Considering all moms do, they probably need more than one special day a year.
God intended for us, husbands, to love our wives as Christ loved the church and gave Himself for it. Jesus was...2023-05-1516 min
Docs2Dads - A Pediatrician’s Field Guide for Fathers75. A Cord of Three Strands ft. Anthony VandagriffA cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Ecc 4:12The importance of community is in every book of wisdom from the Bible and most major world religions!! This week, I’m joined by Anthony Vandagriff, from The Fathering Our Future podcast to discuss the importance of community for dads!! As Dads we sometimes fall into the trap that we need to “man up” and do everything ourselves. This approach is not just unwise, it’s outright foolishness!!Whatever struggle you may be having with your wife, children, or business, someone in your comm...2023-05-111h 00Fathering Our FutureInterview with Dr. Scott Grant | A Pediatrician’s Perspective On FatherhoodOne of the greatest concerns we have as dads is the health and safety of our children. Kids get sick and we stress over what to do to make sure they recover because we just want to fix the problem. While we do not always know what to do, thankfully there are people who devote their lives to the health of children.
My guest today is Dr. Scott Grant, husband, father of three, and pediatrician. Dr. Scott also hosts the podcast Docs2Dads which focuses on helping dads find the joy in fatherhood and actively participate in...2023-05-081h 08Fathering Our FutureExpectations of TimeTime is so often enemy number one for many of us. We have so much to do and not enough time to do it in. The only way we feel we can accomplish anything or make progress in life is to constantly be in a hurry. We rush through life and lie to ourselves by calling it efficiency.
Our kids do not function that way. Their life is not as demanding as ours, and honestly, our lives are not as demanding as we think they are. We see time fading while they see time coming at them...2023-05-0114 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Draylin Young | Changing ”Your” Dream Into ”Our” DreamThe sensational Christian/Gospel artist, Draylin Young, joins me to talk about life as a husband and as a father while pursuing what he is passionate about. All of us have our personal dreams and ambitions in life but Draylin talks about how his personal dreams were never exclusive to him alone. Hear how he has successfully thrived in what he loves doing while including his family in the process. Be sure to check out @draylinyoungmusic to learn more about today's guest!
2023-04-2459 minFathering Our FutureDon’t Wait To Make Your TributeWe were created by God to exist and thrive in community. We all have friends that we do life with but we do not always let them know how important they are to us or how much we admire them. Sadly, we have become so accustomed to saving those words for funerals. Stop waiting and start telling your friends, your community, how you feel about them.
2023-04-1710 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Derrick Weeks | Faithfully Fathering a Child with AutismApril is Autism Awareness month and Derrick Weeks is a stellar father to his autistic son, Theo. Derrick joins me today to talk about his journey. You'll hear about the challenges and difficulties he has worked through and how he, with God's help, has found joy.
If you are wondering if your child has autism, Derrick offers sage advice on how to deal with those concerns and what to do with your curiosity. If you are questioning why your child has autism, Derrick offers a perspective that will help you value your family. If you are frustrated...2023-04-1059 minFathering Our FutureIf You Want To Value Your Kids You Have To Value YourselfOur values establish our passions and our priorities. Our kids should be very high on our list of values which should create a subsequent effect; a value of ourselves as fathers. We cannot claim to have a value of our kids if we do not choose to value ourselves because our kids need us. I want you to know your worth and I want you to start investing in yourself.
2023-04-0313 minFathering Our FutureMaximizing Your Time With GratitudeIf you have ever dealt with stress and anxiety you know what it is like to not know what day it is or what happened last week. Time flies and we do not remember it. Gratitude is the remedy to that side-effect of anxiety. Gratitude frames our perspective for the day and prepares us for whatever might come our way. I want to share some of the benefits of gratitude and what it will do for you.
2023-03-2717 minFathering Our FutureMen Of Our WordBeing a man of your word is an idea that has been branded into us. We strive for that and we certainly should. However, we often struggle to do this in our homes, specifically with our children. You might not think that is the case, but I believe there are two areas we often jeopardize our word with our children. Let's think about what we say, be in control of ourselves, and truly be men of our word with the ones we love most.
2023-03-2022 minFathering Our FutureNo ExcusesOne of the greatest things we can focus on as dads is our personal integrity. Are we being the dads we need to be? Are we committed to our family above everything else? Are we consistent in our character? These are questions we should strive to live out a "yes" for. If we do, then we have no excuses when it comes to being who God has designed us to be as dads. Let's stop trying to find excuses for why we can't and start putting in the work to fulfill the call.
2023-03-1322 minFathering Our FutureTurning Your Losses Into WinsWe all mess up, make mistakes, and fail. As much as we try not to, it is inevitable. Knowing that we are going to make mistakes, the most important thing for us is to know what to do with those mistakes. Recently, I had a bad day as a dad. I want to share some details from that day and what I do with failures. We cannot run from them. We must face them because when we face them, we have an opportunity to learn and grow.
2023-03-0625 minFathering Our FutureYour Secret To Maximizing Your Fatherhood: Your MarriageAs a dad, I understand how easy it is to get tied up in your kids. Our kids are dependent upon us and they require our focused attention. We can have the tendency to get so caught up in being a dad that we forget about the other person in our family, our wife. As leaders in our home, we cannot allow our kids to get in the way of our marriage. If we understand God's design for marriage, we will become better men and better fathers, but we have to make sure we value our wives above our...2023-02-2719 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Lenora Edwards | Building Better SpeechCommunication is vital in life. It is a means of building trust and trust gives us a foundation for relationship. Lenora Edwards, a Speech Language Pathologist, joins me to talk about addressing issues in our children's speech, as well as providing some insight on how we can improve our own.
2023-02-2052 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Doug Norvell | Reuniting With My DadEveryone loves a good story of hope, but those stories usually start out pretty rough. Doug Norvell grew up not knowing his biological father. He struggled with feelings of abandonment and the idea that he was not loved. However, he still felt the need to find his dad. Doug shares his story on the podcast and how reuniting with his dad was one of the greatest things that happened to him.
2023-02-1351 minFathering Our FutureStop Chasing The OutcomeWe function in a world of societal norms. Too many people see the things they are supposed to do or supposed to become and then fixate on those things. We chase the outcome with no context or understanding of the process. When people pursue the outcome, circumventing the process, they never arrive at the outcome.
Just because you are "technically" a dad does not mean you get to bypass the process. The process we need to obsess over is relationship. Without a relationship with your kids, you aren't truly a dad. It is time for us to s...2023-02-0622 minFathering Our FutureBe An InitiatorGod is the greatest example we as dads can follow. I recently realized that God is an initiator. He does things first and so should we. I want to encourage you to be an initiator and give you a few areas you need to make sure you are making the first steps in.
2023-01-3019 minFathering Our FutureWhat Do You Love?It can be easy to think you get to love what you want and the impact of that is isolated to you. Unfortunately, that is wrong. What you love matters, especially for your kids. I learned a great lesson through a challenging moment in life that showed me how important it is to wisely choose what I love. That's what I want to share with you.
2023-01-2318 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Ryan O’Neil | Traveling with KidsTraveling with kids can be chaotic and a true test of your patience. Thankfully, there are a number of things you can do to make traveling with kids easier and more desirable. My friend, Ryan O'Neil, shares his traveling expertise, hacks, and the reason why he wants to travel so much with his kids.
2023-01-1650 minFathering Our FutureNo Communication = No RelationshipI want us to have a proper understanding of the power and value of communication. If we can obtain that, we will strive to learn how to foster good communication and adopt practices that will help us communicate better as dads. Today, I'm sharing one simple practice I have when it comes to communicating with my kids that is a game changer. Plus, I am giving you some hard facts about communication that we all need to remember.
2023-01-0919 minFathering Our FutureFatherhood Fundamentals Part 2In order to succeed as fathers, we need to gain a mastery of the basics. In addition to communication and grace, there are two other basics we must be disciplined about. We have an opportunity to radically impact the future and we can do it by diligently practicing the basics.
2023-01-0218 minFathering Our FutureFatherhood Fundamentals Part 1We wrongfully assume that challenging tasks require complex solutions. We can incorrectly focus on the complicated and overlook the simplistic. Fatherhood is a challenge but if we are going to succeed we must have a passion for and a discipline of the basics. I want to share two fundamental basics of fatherhood today that we need to be passionate about. Without these two elements, we'll never truly have a relationship with our kids.
2022-12-2623 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Kyle Carnohan | Becoming A Super Human FatherI'm joined today by Kyle Carnohan, founder of Super Human Fathers. Kyle coaches and helps men develop a disciplined lifestyle, first in the gym, but most importantly in the home. Get ready to be inspired by his passion and to be encouraged to be more for your family. You might be surprised what you are capable of.
2022-12-1944 minFathering Our FutureTwo Things You Should Never Do As A HusbandYour marriage will be one of the greatest influences on your children. It has the potential to display love in its purest form which will then lead to the development of other quality traits. It also has the potential to create fear, distrust, and confusion. I want to share two things that husbands tend to do too often that you should never do. Your marriage is too valuable to jeopardize by doing these two childish things.
2022-12-1227 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Pastor Johnny Hargrove | God Can And Will Help You Become A Better DadThis is one of the most incredible testimonies you will hear. Pastor Johnny Hargrove was bound by drug addiction in the early years of his fatherhood journey but now has a remarkably strong relationship with each of his four kids. His story is one that gives hope. Most of all it shows that God cares about you as a father and that God desires to help you on the journey of fatherhood. No matter what your situation looks like now, God can and will help you become a better dad.
2022-12-0541 minFathering Our FutureOvercoming Inadequacies and Embracing the Call with Derrick WeeksDerrick Weeks joins me this episode to discuss the inadequacies that every dad deals with and how we can overcome them as we embrace the call of fatherhood. We talk about how to accept your inadequacies, learning to equip yourself for fatherhood, and how God makes up the difference throughout the process.
2022-11-2848 minFathering Our FutureYour Kids Need One On One Time With YouI recently took my daughter on a date and it was incredible. Not only was it exactly what she needed but it helped me clearly see how fascinating she is. Your children need your focused, isolated presence and you need theirs. I want to share four things you should stay mindful of, as a dad, in order to know when your child needs one on one time with you and how to go about it.
2022-11-2111 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Dr. Jim Littles | How Child Development Impacts Our FatheringWe have an incredible opportunity with fatherhood and we should desire to do the best we can. In order to do the best we can, we need to understand what our children are going through and where they are in terms of their development. Dr. Jim Littles joins me to discuss the various domains and phases of development so you can have plans and expectations best suited for your children.
2022-11-141h 17Fathering Our FutureWhy Are You Thankful To Be A Dad?It's November! A time when many people aim to express their gratitude and thankfulness. I want you to live life as a thankful man but today I want you to focus your thankfulness. Why are you thankful to be a dad? I'm sharing three of my reason why I am thankful for fatherhood to give you a head start. Listen, reflect, express your thankfulness for fatherhood, and come up with a reason of your own.
2022-11-0717 minFathering Our FutureYour Objective Is Your Children Not The CultureAs Christian fathers, we can look at the world and culture and see so much that we disagree with. There are a number of things that are being promoted that we do not want our children to see. We can speak up and, in some cases, need to speak up but our focus must remain on our children. Our responsibility as fathers is less about combatting the culture and more about raising our children. We do not get to blame the culture for how our children end up. I have two questions I want to ask you that you...2022-10-3124 minFathering Our FutureFathering With GraceRaising children is not the easiest thing to do and while being a dad is a privilege and fulfilling, there is still a high demand on us. You have to lead and provide guidance but does your leadership bring condemnation or grace? Are you most concerned with your control or the cultivation of your child's uniqueness? I want to encourage and challenge you to think about your approach to fatherhood and consider if grace is present. If you struggle to see grace in your fathering, your children likely don't see it at all. I'll talk about being reactive and...2022-10-2430 minFathering Our FutureLet Your Kids Ask ”Why?” and Answer ThemAs dads, we are not designed to function as dictators where whatever we say goes and our kids have to blindly and mindlessly obey us. We are supposed to be leaders who serve and teach our children so they can grow and find success in their lives. Our kids have questions as to why things happen or work the way that they do. We need to not only let them ask "why?" but we need to encourage it. Also, we need to answer the question when they ask it. "I told you so" does not cut it either. As...2022-10-1722 minFathering Our FutureYou Do Not Have to Have RegretToo many fathers look back at their lives and have regrets. Too many young dads are on the path to have regrets. You do not have to have regrets. I'm going to share a way to eliminate regret from your life and instead achieve the relationship that you desire to have with your children. You can either allow your mistakes to haunt you forever or you can allow them to be stepping stones to the place you want to go.
2022-10-1021 minFathering Our Future3 Reminders for Your ExpectationsExpectations as a dad can be difficult because life with kids is always a mystery. I hope to provide a few friendly reminders about expectations. First, you are not lowering your expectations when you become a dad. Second, you don't get rid of all expectations because kids can be crazy. Lastly, I'd like to recommend what I believe is a better way to form your expectations.
2022-10-0320 minFathering Our FutureMoney Makes You A Better Dad | Is Brad Lea Right?Brad Lea, a successful businessman and podcast host, stated that money makes you a better dad. That is a bold claim, but is it true? I'll provide some context, explain his logic, and give you my take on the topic.
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2022-09-2619 minFathering Our FutureReflections from Washington D.C.I recently took a trip to Washington D.C. and had two key subjects that relate to dads become refreshed in my mind: identity and mission. My goal is not just to remind you of these components but to reignite a passion within you to embrace who you are as a man and to strive with excellence to fulfill the mission you have as a father. Dads are vitals and we need to start living like we believe that to be true.
2022-09-1928 minFathering Our FutureWhat Would You Say In Your Final Moments?Are you tired of being a dad or do you love what you get to do? I want to give you an exercise to try periodically, to reorient your love for your kids. It is not easy but it will strengthen and reignite your love for your kids and of being a dad.
2022-09-1215 minFathering Our FutureDon’t Get Stuck in the Comparison GameSocial media is a wonderful thing but it can create some problems for us if we are not careful. It is so easy to see friends or other people getting likes, loves, and positive comments on their posts and for us to be motivated to achieve the same goal. If that is your intent, you've missed the most incredible thing right in front of you and you've fallen into the trap of the comparison game.
2022-09-0518 minFathering Our FutureAvoid The Edge By Dropping The MaskIt was reported on August 25, 2022, that a man in Minnesota beat his ex-wife to death in front of three of their children. When asked what was going on by the police he responded, "I don't feel right."
We carry the responsibility to display masculinity to our children. Losing control and never addressing our problems is not masculine. It is time that we drop this macho mask that says everything is fine, and we get the help we need. We were not made to do this alone. We need help in life and it is time to stop w...2022-08-2920 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Greg Peters | Fathering a Child with CdLSEvery dad imagines what their child will be like and they never expect there to be complications. The reality is children are born with disorders regularly. My friend, Greg Peters, has a daughter born with a genetic disorder called CdLS (Cornelia de Lange syndrome). He shares the emotional weight, the challenges, the ups, and the downs of his journey. Spoiler alert: this is not a story of tragedy. It is a story of encouragement.
2022-08-2247 minFathering Our FutureOvercoming Dad ShamingYou'll have your methods, you'll have your faults, and people will criticize you because of them. We cannot eliminate criticism but we can control how we handle and deal with it. I'm going to share three tips that can help you overcome dad shaming and keep you on mission to be a better dad every day.
2022-08-1520 minFathering Our FutureThe MissionWhat are we doing as dads? I want men to love being dads, for dads to strive to be better dads everyday, and for us to form a community of dads so that together we can better father our future. The truth is, we are already fathering our future whether we know it or not. I hope we will do it with purpose and that is why I want to share the mission today.
2022-08-0822 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Ryan Hanlon | Adoption: Affordable and Easier Than You Might ThinkThere are a lot of ideas floating around about adoption. Some think it is very expensive, some think the process is incredibly difficult, and some simply do not know what to think. Ryan Hanlon, the President and CEO of the National Council for Adoption, joins me to answer questions about adoption and to bring clarity to a topic we might be overcomplicating. You can learn more about Ryan and the National Council for Adoption by visiting: www.adoptioncouncil.org.
2022-08-0149 minFathering Our FutureBe in Control of YouMy five year old son recently lashed out at in anger. As a dad, you know it is incredibly easy to allow your emotions and impulses to determine how you respond to situations. However, if you can be in control of you, you can make a remarkable impact on yourself and your family.
2022-07-2526 minFathering Our FutureInterview with John Farris | Fostering and Adopting ChildrenThere are numerous children who do not know what it is like to have a family. While not every family may be in a place to adopt, some might be in a place to foster. John Farris and his wife opened their home and fostered children for 16 years. He joins me to share his incredible journey and to help us understand the difference we can make in a child's life.
2022-07-1852 minFathering Our FutureA Faithful FatherDo you think you are faithful to your kids because you have not walked out on them? Do you think you are faithful to your spouse because you have not had an affair? If that is how you view faithfulness, allow me to broaden your horizons and help you gain a fuller understanding of what it means to be faithful.
2022-07-1117 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Joe Walker | The Story Behind the CakeYou've had your heart warmed by the video of the adopted son receiving his first birthday cake, but now you get to hear the story that made it all possible! Joe Walker shares how he and his wife, Jamie, came to adopt Abraham and James despite all of the challenges stacked against them. This is truly a story of what love looks like.
2022-07-0457 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Josh Youngblood | The Most Fun You’ll Ever HaveBeing a dad is fun, or at least it should be. Josh Youngblood is a pastor and a close friend of mine who gave me the best insight to fatherhood. He told me, "It is the most fun you'll ever have." Josh joins me to talk about how to make fatherhood fun and enjoy the time you have with your children regardless of the circumstances.
2022-06-2743 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Reginald Richardson | Communicating and Connecting with PeopleIn our day and age, communicating and connecting with people, in person, seems to be a dying art. My guest, Reggie, shares some simple tips, that were instilled in him as a child, that help him communicate and connect with people regularly. Connecting and communicating with others really is easier than you think and it is critically important especially when it comes to your children.
2022-06-2047 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Tim Jacobs | Developing Discipline As A DadWe all have things we want to accomplish but time passes by and we find ourselves no closer to our goals. Our problem is being disciplined. My friend, Tim Jacobs, joins me to share his expertise and experience on developing and living a disciplined life. You'll get do's and dont's, and a formula to develop and maintain a disciplined lifestyle.
2022-06-131h 19Fathering Our FutureInterview with Dr. James Littles | What Christian Dads Need to KnowIt is easy as a Christian to think you have everything right because you have Jesus. The truth is, we are still human and we still make mistakes, even in fathering. Dr. James Littles, Ph.D. in Family Studies and former seminary professor, brings to light what we as dads of faith tend to miss. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged by this eye opening interview which provides biblical and academic guidance for Christian dads.
2022-06-0652 minFathering Our FutureContinuing In HopeOur perspective of our past and future can have a tremendous impact on how we choose to live. We all want to be good dads but if we allow our past mistakes to weigh us down, we miss out on our present and fear our future. I want to help you understand how to deal with and perceive your past, present, and future so you can continue in hope.
2022-05-3017 minFathering Our FutureYou Are Always EnoughIt is not uncommon for dads to feel inadequate when considering personal mistakes and failures. I want to help you establish a perspective for self-criticism and tell you why you are always enough for your kids.
2022-05-2321 minFathering Our FutureOne Thing to Improve Your Kid’s Mental HealthAs parents, we are not always mindful of our kids' mental health and the truth is, so many factors that determine mental health occur during childhood. I want to share one thing I believe we can do, as dads, that will make a drastic impact on our kids' mental health. The sooner we start, the better.
2022-05-1622 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Lindsey Vandagriff | What Moms NeedMoms are awesome! They get their one special day but they deserve and need more. My wife, Lindsey Vandagriff, joins me to help us understand what moms need. We discuss four things that you can work on to tremendously help your spouse and strengthen your family. My wife is always right, so listen good.
2022-05-0948 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Aaron Davis | Teaching Your Kids to Love ReadingYou're an adult. You know all of the good things you want your kids to love, but how do you teach them to love something? Aaron Davis, an avid reader, shares his personal journey, the bond he and his 5 year old son have because of reading, and a few tips on how to teach your kid to love reading.
2022-05-021h 00Fathering Our FutureInterview with Dr. Chad Flowers | Pursuing Education as a DadWe all want to better ourselves and a college degree is often the pursuit. However, that sometimes feels unattainable with kids. My friend, Dr. Chad Flowers, completed his doctoral program while pastoring a church, running his private practice as a counselor, and being a dad to three kids. He shares his story and some incredible advice for dads desiring to better themselves through education.
2022-04-2538 minFathering Our FutureHow to Apologize to Your KidsSaying "I'm sorry" isn't always easy for men, especially when the apology is to your child. It almost does not seem right to apologize to your child but you need to do it when its called for. The big questions is, how do you do it? Once you know, healing can begin.
2022-04-1814 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Brad Baldridge | Planning for the Expenses of CollegeYou have kids and there is a really good chance that they will go to college. Regardless if you've thought about it, you know that college is expensive. Most people are not in a position to just pay for it, so you need a plan. Brad Baldridge, a financial advisor and podcast host, shares his wealth of knowledge on the topic.
2022-04-111h 00Fathering Our FutureYou Are More Than A Statistic | Interview with Dwight McGreeI had the opportunity to sit down with one of my best friends, Dwight McGree, and discuss his story of success. He is black, he grew up without a father, and while all statistics would lead one to believe that he is setup for failure, my friend is winning. He is a happily married man, who is working hard for his family, and loving the dad life. His story proves all men are capable of being great fathers, no matter what the statistics might suggest.
2022-04-0436 minFathering Our FutureWhat Are You Building?It might not be the most commonly asked questions to fathers but it is a question you need to ask yourself. What are you building? Your children are your creation. You influence the type of person they will grow up to be and the character traits that they will possess. Do you know what you're building? It's time to start thinking about it.
2022-03-2817 minFathering Our FutureThe Challenge of CommunityEveryone will say that community is a great thing but so many people struggle to be a part of a community. For men and dads, it's really a challenge. I'm going to share three obstacles that make it difficult for dads to be in community with one another and what we can do with those obstacles to make community possible.
2022-03-2123 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Ryan O’Neil | The Disciplined EntrepreneurEveryone has dreams and ambitions. Unfortunately, so many people believe those are unreachable when they start a family. Ryan O'Neil, founder and CEO of Curate, shares his journey of starting his company and managing his startup while growing his family by plus three. If you're a dad with entrepreneurial goals, this is for you.
2022-03-0748 minFathering Our FutureThe Proactive DadOur kids have a bumpy road called life ahead of them. We have a wonderful opportunity to be proactive as dads and greatly benefit them. A proactive dad allows wisdom to guide them in order to make decisions today that will have a significant impact on tomorrow. So be encouraged today to be the proactive dad.
2022-02-2832 minFathering Our FutureInterview with D.G. Hargrove | Letting GoThere is a change that begins from the time your child is born but we often fail to recognize it until the child is nearly an adult. We are in a constant state of letting go as we raise children to become autonomous individuals but we can easily grasp for control when we see our children making certain decisions. Pastor D.G. Hargrove joins me to share wisdom and insight on ways dads can let go of their control and maintain strong relationships with their children.
2022-02-2140 minFathering Our FutureParenting With Your WifeYou are not in this alone! You have a wonderful partner to parent with, that you should be parenting with. I want to help you do a better job parenting with your wife by discussing two main points: it is not a competition and you are not the boss.
2022-02-1429 minFathering Our FutureIt’s Ok to FailWe all try to avoid failure but the truth is, it is inevitable. We are all going to fail, multiple times, and that is ok. However, we cannot be ok with failing because our decisions do not just impact us. How we deal with failure will have a huge impact on our kids. So what will you do when you fail?
2022-02-0728 minFathering Our FutureResponsibility For RespectAs dads we can easily demand respect from our kids. Truth be told, we should be respected because we are dads but there is still another side to respect that we often neglect when it comes to our kids. I'll tell you something that you already know but it will make you think about something you've not considered before.
2022-01-3119 minFathering Our FutureYou Are Their WorldToo often we allow the opinions of others to influence us. Most of the time, those opinions aren't even real. I want to remind you to stop living for everyone else and to start living for the ones who actually care about you.
2022-01-2423 minFathering Our FutureCreating a Legacy of LoveYou know that you love your kids but is it always clear to them? I not only want to remind of you of two obvious things you can do but I also want to challenge you to try something that will make it abundantly clear to your kids that you love them.
2022-01-1726 minFathering Our FutureBetter TogetherToo often we fool ourselves into believing that we can get through it on our own. Today I want to tell you that you cannot. We were designed to be in community. It is in that place of community that we find the comfort, support, and answers we are looking for as dads. So let me tell you how to get there.
2022-01-1028 minFathering Our FutureDaddy TimeWe all want time to ourself to do our own thing but that is not what I mean by daddy time. Daddy time is time for you that creates a shift and difference in you for the benefit of your family. I want to chat about laziness, impatience, and aggression, and how some daddy time might be just what you need.
2022-01-0328 minFathering Our FutureWhat it Means to be a DadWhat do you think it means to be a dad? There are a lot of qualities and attributes that are great to have as a dad, but what embodies the identity of a dad? I'll tell you what it is and how it looks.
2021-12-2722 minFathering Our FutureAlways the Season (Reflecting on Time)We all know time keeps moving and often it feels impossible to keep up. Chin up, dad. It doesn't matter what you have done with your time up to this point because while you may have regrets, time is still a gift.
2021-12-2023 minFathering Our FuturePreparationOur kids are going to face so many changes and challenges, but we have a tremendous opportunity to help them navigate it all. We can accomplish this if we will work on preparing them and also by doing some preparation ourselves. I'll discuss some of the things you can implement now to help prepare your kids for the road ahead.
2021-12-1333 minFathering Our FutureExpectationsWe always have expectations and that holds true with our kids. We think the world of them and want them to be so much more than we ever were. Sometimes we allow those desires to shape our expectations of them and we forget some obvious basics. This is a friendly reminder of those obvious basics so you can keep them in mind when framing expectations of your kids.
2021-12-0626 minFathering Our FutureFamily vs MoneyIt is a popular discussion topic, sometimes the subject for debate, but it is often a question that parents wrestle with in their minds. Should we focus on spending more time with our family or should we focus on spending time trying to make money? You might not be thinking of the question the right way.
2021-11-2931 minFathering Our FutureFathering With ThankfulnessWhether you know it now or not, you are an incredibly blessed individual with loads to be thankful for. We will discuss the impacts of being thankful and three things you can do to become a thankful dad.
2021-11-2227 minFathering Our FutureMiscarriages, Autism, Hope | Interview with Derrick WeeksDerrick is a dad on an amazing journey that has been filled with devastation, miracles, frustration, and peace. You'll hear about he and his wife's struggle to conceive, his miracle, his son's diagnosis of autism, and his hope that brings peace to his whole story. If you have frustrations about your children or questions about why things have happened to your family, this interview will help.
2021-11-1554 minFathering Our FutureYour Love Isn‘t EarnedYour kids should never have to try and earn your love. Jesus displays this truth as He tells a story about a father and a son. A son who stained the reputation of his father and made a mockery of his name, and father who responded in a way not even the son was expecting.
2021-11-0831 minFathering Our FutureDon‘t Provoke Your Kids to AngerWe've all heard the phrase, "Fathers, provoke not your children to anger." Hearing it is one thing; understanding and living it out is another. What does it really mean and what should we be doing instead? We'll take a look at Ephesians 6 and see what it has to say.
2021-11-0126 minFathering Our FutureWorth The FightLife is busy and filled with a multitude of things fighting for our time and resources. This is just a friendly reminder that your family, your wife and kids, should be your top priority. They are worth the fight.
2021-10-2531 minFathering Our FutureFathering a Son Entering Adolescence | Interview with Tim JacobsHaving a son is fun. You have someone to wrestle and someone who loves to learn all of your dorky tricks. It is one thing when they are young, but then comes puberty and they need guidance. How do you prepare for that? Can you? Are you ready for "THE" talk? Tim Jacobs shares his experience and knowledge on the subject. Trust me, it is helpful and insightful.
2021-10-111h 00Fathering Our FutureFathering a Teenage Daughter | Interview with Tim JacobsIt is a very common thing for dads to be protective of their little girls. Our daughters are our princesses. However, there comes a day where that little girl blossoms into a woman. That change requires dads to have and exercise wisdom. Tim Jacobs sheds light on his journey fathering his 16 year old daughter.
2021-10-0447 minFathering Our FutureFathering Through Crisis | Interview with Tim JacobsSome seasons of life are rough. It feels like everything around us is crashing but we still have a responsibility; we still have to be dad. I interview my good friend Tim Jacobs and hear his story of being a dad during job loss at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2021-09-2753 minFathering Our FutureConversationsLife is good and life is bad but regardless of where you find yourself you must always make time for conversations with your kids. You might not realize what you are establishing by having consistent conversations but you are creating something that will never be broken.
2021-09-2032 minFathering Our FutureYou‘ll Always be a DadBeing a dad is nothing short of great but what happens when the kids grow up and start their own lives? Do you stop being a dad? Things might look different and opportunities will change, but you will always be a dad.
2021-09-1330 minFathering Our FutureIt's Ok to Get HelpAs men we are macho, strong, and borderline super heroes. We often refuse to acknowledge that we have issues and problems but let's face it, we all do. While we generally repel help thinking we can fix it all on our own, I want you to understand that it is ok for you to get help. You'll be so much better when you do.
2021-08-2433 minFathering Our FutureInterview with Vince Stegall | Fathering through Life ChangesVince is an all around great guy who has gone through a storm of change as a dad, yet he still remains to be an excellent father through it all. Hear how he has helped his children deal with the loss of a close family member and balanced his work and family time.
2021-08-1643 minFathering Our FutureTeaching Your Kids to PrayPrayer can be a complicated thing, at least it can explained that way. The truth is, prayer is easy. I want to simplify prayer for you, not only to help you but so you can help your kids.
2021-08-0921 minFathering Our FutureFathering with PatienceThe world we live in isn't patient. Not only is it fast paced, but many voices claim patience is a bad thing. Well it is not, especially when it comes to being a dad. I want to challenge you to go against the culture and try patience.
2021-08-0221 minFathering Our FutureThe Importance of RoutineIt is a simple concept but it makes a huge impact on your kids. Routine is vitally important because it allows your kids to experience something that will be foundational in their life. I'll discuss the benefits and how to easily implement routine.
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2021-07-2623 minFathering Our FutureDisciplining Your KidsIt is the elephant in the room for parents. No one wants to openly talk about how they choose to discipline their kids because they fear what others may say. Sadly, this is usually because we boil this subject down to spankings vs. no spankings. Today's episode is devoted to correcting how you think of disciplining your kids.
2021-07-2037 minFathering Our FutureValue the Time You HaveI witnessed something recently that broke me inside. It inspired me to remind dads of a simple yet crucial truth; time is precious.
2021-07-1225 minFathering Our FutureBaby StepsI make the claim and imply the challenge to dads to aim to be a better dad everyday. How can we be successful at being a better dad everyday? I'll discuss how certain baby steps can make this an achievable goal.
2021-07-0625 minFathering Our FutureDelayed GratificationWhile we live in a culture that loves and seeks instant gratification, it is vital for us as dads to understand and accept the reality of delayed gratification.
2021-07-0323 minFathering Our FutureEmbrace the ChaosChaos is inevitable and will crash into your life. While most try to avoid it and run from it, you have a unique opportunity to embrace it. We will discuss the benefits of embracing chaos and growing as a dad.
2021-06-2627 minFathering Our FutureFather Like AbrahamYou've probably heard of "father" Abraham, but did you know he was actually an incredible dad? It can be easy to miss that fact, but we will look through his story and make sure all of the dads see what made Abraham such a great father.
2021-06-2026 minFathering Our FuturePilotLearn about the purpose and mission of Fathering Our Future, and hear a little bit about the host, Anthony Vandagriff.
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