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The Father DifferenceThe Secret of being a Great FatherSend us a textWhat does it take to be not just a good father, but a transformational one? Former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp brings decades of wisdom to this intimate conversation about the journey from boyhood to manhood to fatherhood—and it may not be what you expect.Growing up as the son of NFL star and vice-presidential candidate Jack Kemp, Jeff struggled with the pressure of comparison. "I became insecure because I could never be as good a big deal as my dad," he confesses. This vulnerability opens the door to the episode's mo...
2025-06-1453 min
The Father DifferenceIdentity Crisis: Navigating the Shifting Relationship With Your Growing ChildSend us a textHave you ever felt your identity slipping away as your once-adoring child transforms into a boundary-testing teenager? That profound shift when your sweet little one who hung on your every word now questions, challenges, or even rejects your guidance can leave you wondering not just how to parent effectively, but who you are when your role seems to be changing beneath your feet.This episode dives deep into one of motherhood's most challenging transitions: maintaining connection with your changing child while preserving your own sense of self. Pastor Ed McGlasson offers...
2025-06-131h 04The Father DifferenceFive Powerful Ways to Transform Your Family Legacy in 2025Send us a textPastor Ed explores the transformative power fathers have in shaping their children's identity, faith, and future through intentional presence and blessing.• Your words as a father have extraordinary power to shape your children's souls and future• The sincere faith you demonstrate becomes the anchor your children return to throughout life• Speaking specific blessings over your children cements their identity and purpose• Teaching your children to forgive quickly prevents bitterness from destroying relationships• The physical act of laying hands on your children creates powerful moments of blessing• Your legacy...
2025-01-0847 minThe Father DifferenceHealing Family Wounds: When Your Child Cancels YouSend us a textThe cancel culture phenomenon has infiltrated family relationships, with many parents experiencing the pain of being "ghosted" by their own children. This growing issue stems from an inability to navigate forgiveness and reconciliation, leaving families fractured and relationships broken.• Most couples in troubled relationships don't know how to forgive one another• When children "cancel" parents, they often believe something false about themselves and their parents• Asking "Is there something I've done that hurt you?" creates space for healing• Proverbs 17:9 shows that "love prospers when a fault is forgiven"• Fo...
2024-12-1849 minThe Father DifferenceFatherhood's Hard Truth: Receiving to GiveSend us a textEd explores the challenging reality that great fatherhood doesn't come naturally but requires receiving God's love first before we can properly give it to our children.• Fatherhood is an impossible job that we can't succeed at through willpower alone• The hard truth is that we father out of what we receive, not what we achieve• Children often leave the church because they experience conditional love at home• Our children learn about forgiveness by watching how we ask for forgiveness• The question "Help me understand how I've hurt you" can h...
2024-12-1148 minThe Father DifferenceRedeeming Fatherhood: Healing and Discovering Your True WorthSend us a textIf you've ever struggled with the absence of a father or felt the weight of unmet expectations, this session is for you. We'll explore how faith can heal deep wounds and help us discover our true identity.Tune in LIVE to explore:💔 Healing from father's wounds🌱 Reclaiming your worth in God's eyes🔑 Finding freedom and peace despite the pastDon’t miss out—let’s walk this journey together! 🙌Stay Connected:https://www.thefatherdifference.com/linksRemember, the...
2024-12-041h 00The Father DifferenceBeyond Turkey: The Art of Speaking Life at ThanksgivingSend us a textGod wants to use your gratitude to transform your Thanksgiving gatherings this year, turning potential family drama into meaningful connection through the power of genuine appreciation and blessing.• The art of gratitude isn't just saying "thank you" but reflecting God's goodness and grace through how we live• Gratitude becomes contagious when we focus on blessing others rather than expecting to be blessed• Like paint on canvas that only reveals its color when light hits it, our lives reflect God's goodness when we're grateful• Learning to forgive difficult family members...
2024-11-271h 01The Father DifferenceWhat Father Are You Listening To?Send us a textPastor Ed challenges fathers to examine what voice they're listening to when parenting their children and how this shapes their fatherhood journey. He shares a personal revelation that transformed his approach to fathering—learning to hear God's loving voice rather than repeating patterns from his own upbringing.• Breaking cycles of negative parenting requires hearing a different voice• Our internal dialogue with ourselves often mirrors how we speak to our children• The parable of the "running father" illustrates God's heart toward His children• Both sons in the prodigal story misunderst...
2024-11-2057 minThe Father DifferenceThe Father's Eternal LoveSend us a textGod wants to make fathers great again by equipping men to be the best fathers, husbands, and men of God they can be. We explore how connecting to the Father's love for you directly impacts your effectiveness as a parent and leader in your home.• The word "orphan" in scripture can also mean "fatherless" - even with parents present, we can feel spiritually fatherless• Jesus promised, "I won't leave you as orphans" - He comes to us as the perfect representation of the Father• God's love for you is eterna...
2024-11-131h 00The Father DifferenceFaith Over Fear: Navigating Election Night as a Christian ParentSend us a textPastor Ed explores how Christian parents should navigate election tensions while maintaining their primary identity as followers of Christ and leaders of their families. Using Psalm 2 as a foundation, he reminds us that God laughs at the nations' rage while remaining firmly in control.• God's hierarchy places family above government – not the other way around• Psalm 2 reveals God's perspective on political turmoil: "He who sits in heaven laughs"• Political differences should never override family relationships• Practical steps for reconciling with family members divided by politics• The great commandment...
2024-11-0642 minThe Father DifferenceGod's Plan to Re-Father You Will Change EverythingSend us a textThe promise of fatherhood represents God sharing His most significant role with us, giving men the opportunity to reflect His character to their children and make a profound difference in their lives. When we understand how God fathers us, we can father our children in ways that unlock their potential and shape their identity.• Fatherhood is one of the greatest gifts to men, enabling them to profoundly impact their children's lives• The first image children have of God is often through how their fathers treat them• Children constantly watch and im...
2024-10-3055 minThe Father DifferenceHealing the Fatherless WoundSend us a textThe fatherless wound that began when Adam broke his relationship with God has plagued mankind ever since, responsible for leading social problems in our society today. Whether you had a father who was physically absent or emotionally unavailable, God offers healing through spiritual adoption.• More than 1 in 4 children in America live without a father in the home• 63% of youth suicides come from fatherless homes• 85% of youths in prison are from fatherless homes• 75% of teen pregnancies happen in fatherless homes• 85% of children with behavior disorders come from fatherless homes...
2024-10-2339 minThe Father DifferenceYour Voice Changes Everything: How Fathers Build IdentitySend us a textThere's nothing more powerful for a child than having their father publicly declare his love and delight in them, giving them a foundation of identity that helps them navigate life's challenges.• A father's voice carries a unique authority that no government, program, or institution can replicate• When God blessed Jacob (Israel), he gained the capacity to bless his son Benjamin• Your father's words, whether positive or negative, have shaped your identity and outlook• We can only give away what we've first received – fathers must experience blessing to effectively bless...
2024-10-1640 minThe Father DifferenceBreaking the Performance TrapSend us a textBreaking free from the performance trap begins by examining what your father named you and finding your true identity beyond achievements.• Core identity questions arise from childhood and determine what we give our hearts to• The performance trap creates a constant need to prove ourselves and never allows us to rest• Children look to parents to define who they are through words and actions• Parents transfer not just ethics but their own relationship with themselves to their children• Moving beyond political, racial, and achievement-based identities allows for authentic...
2024-10-0942 minThe Father DifferenceThe Good Samaritan and Our Response to Global ConflictSend us a textIn this special episode, Ed addresses the crisis in Israel and explores the parable of the Good Samaritan as a framework for Christian response to global conflict and cultural division.• Shifting from the planned book study to address the urgent situation in Israel• Examining the parable of the Good Samaritan in light of current events• Understanding the cultural significance of a Samaritan helping a Jewish man• Reflecting on who we "walk by" in our own lives and communities• Sharing a personal story of helping someone from a different...
2024-10-0241 minThe Father DifferenceIt's Never Too Late to Reconnect With Your ChildrenSend us a textFatherlessness is the most devastating wound affecting our children today, with 24 million American children growing up without biological fathers and alarming statistics showing 85% of children with behavioral problems coming from fatherless homes. We all encounter hurt in our families, but the difference between generational healing and generational trauma lies in how quickly we choose forgiveness over bitterness.• 24 million children in America live without their biological father• 85% of children with behavioral problems come from fatherless homes• Many fathers want to be better but lack positive role models• The quicker you deal...
2024-09-2540 minThe Father DifferenceMaking Forgiveness a Family ValueSend us a textForgiveness is a powerful tool that transforms families and breaks destructive generational patterns, allowing fathers to model healthy emotional processing for their children. • Bitterness is like drinking poison meant for someone else, harming ourselves while failing to hurt the target• Words either kill or give life—fathers must choose which they'll speak to their families• Forgiveness doesn't mean the other person deserves it, but releases us from the prison of resentment• Children learn how to process anger and disappointment by watching how their fathers handle conflict• Political divisions pr...
2024-09-1844 minThe Father DifferenceFrom Broken to Blessing: Rewriting Your Fatherhood StorySend us a textFatherhood is a high and holy calling, not just a blessing but a divine stewardship through which God watches over all of us. When fathers discover how to embrace this calling, they can make a profound difference in their children's lives.• Fathers provide critical identity and security that help children navigate life's challenges• The difference between fathering from brokenness versus fathering from wholeness• How our own father wounds affect our parenting despite our best intentions• God's desire to "father" us so we can better father our children• Breaking g...
2024-09-1150 minThe Father DifferenceAre You Settling for Less Than God's Promise?Send us a textWe explore the profound connection between the way we live as fathers and the starting point our children inherit. This episode explores how generational patterns of fear and limitation can be overcome through faith.• The tragedy of living below your potential because of fear inherited from your father• How receiving (or not receiving) a father's blessing impacts your courage to take risks• The biblical story of the sons of Reuben, who settled for less than God's promise• When children see their fathers taking risks in faith, it permits them to...
2024-09-0449 minThe Father DifferenceWhen Your Kids Stop ListeningSend us a textWhen children stop listening to their parents, it's often a heart connection issue rather than a discipline problem. The most significant breakthrough in parenting occurs when we recognize how our internal voice influences our communication with our children.• If you don't have their heart, children won't receive what you're saying• Children mirror the communication patterns they experience at home• A father's voice and presence have incredible power in a child's development• Children's first idea of how God speaks comes from how their father spoke to them• The way you ta...
2024-08-2843 minThe Father DifferenceThe Father's Blessing: Transforming Your Family LegacySend us a textFather wounds affect 24 million American children living without biological fathers, creating devastating consequences including behavioral problems, youth suicide, and substance abuse. • God chose each person before the foundation of the world with a specific purpose and identity• Children look for their fathers' approval and presence, which gives them courage to become who they're meant to be• A father's words can either bless children or limit them—speaking life changes outcomes• Breaking generational patterns requires fathers to receive God's blessing themselves• Being physically present isn't enough—emotional engagement is crucial for...
2024-08-2141 minThe Father DifferenceThe Father You've Always WantedSend us a textEd shares how fathers can profoundly impact their children's lives by healing their own father wounds and connecting with God as the ultimate Father. He reveals personal struggles as a pastor whose children resented his ministry life, and how God transformed his fatherhood journey.• The first image children have of God comes from looking at their father• Many successful people still carry deep wounds from absent or unaffirming fathers• A father's blessing is crucial for a child's identity and protection against destructive influences• We can only give away what we...
2024-08-1433 minThe Father DifferenceRaising Your Son to Be a ManSend us a textEd explores the profound impact fathers have on their sons' development into men.• God promises those who lead many to righteousness will shine like stars forever• Being present as a father gives children an 83% better chance at success in life• The man you are when no one is looking becomes the model your son will follow• What your children believe you think about them shapes their self-perception• God wants to father you so you can effectively father your children• Your voice has the power to name, bless, and g...
2024-08-0741 minThe Father DifferenceModeling Faith Through Life's StormsSend us a textEd explores how fathers can effectively model faith during challenging times and become the spiritual leaders their families need. He shares personal insights about the powerful impact of vulnerability and authenticity in parent-child relationships.• Children are always watching how we handle struggles and stress• The danger of presenting a "perfect dad" façade that creates unrealistic expectations• How asking your children for prayer creates powerful connection points• Moving beyond performance-based parenting that ties love to achievement• The breakthrough moment when Ed's son asked if he would still be loved wi...
2024-07-3136 minThe Father DifferenceFinding Peace: Building a Happy Home in Fearful TimesSend us a textDiscovering a path to family happiness during fearful times starts with a deep personal connection to God as Father that transforms your entire household and establishes security for your children.• Modeling authentic relationship with God provides children a roadmap for navigating their own fears• Children learn faith not through perfect parenting but by watching parents authentically connect with God• Your personal "secret history" with God becomes the foundation for your family's security• Jesus demonstrated the pattern: doing only what He saw the Father doing• God steps in to father...
2024-07-2436 minThe Father DifferenceFinding God's Voice: How to Create a Happy Family When the World Feels ChaoticSend us a textEd Tandy McGlasson shares how to maintain a happy family during fearful times by learning to recognize and participate in what God is already doing in our lives and relationships.• Broadcasting from Mammoth Lakes, where Ed has been fishing, painting, and preaching for three weeks• Sharing a divine appointment story about Daniel, a man whose life was transformed through prayer• Performing an impromptu wedding ceremony at Lake Mary with three bald eagles circling overhead• Exploring the story of Bartimaeus and how Jesus modeled attentiveness to the Father's work• Un...
2024-07-1743 min