Pints with Treebeard

This week we talk about how to prepare for Lord's Day worship. What can you do ahead of time to help your children prepare their hearts and minds? How do you keep track of all the socks on Sunday morning? Is the worship gathering significant enough to warrant developing extra systems in order to arrive on time and cheerfully? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswi...

This week we discuss keeping all your children in the corporate worship service. Why does this matter? How does keeping young kids in the service change the way parents worship? How can dads do this effectively to train their children up as worshipers? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https://open.spotify....

This week we begin a short series on how dads can approach the Lord's Day and lead their families through the most important thing we do. We begin by examining what happens each week as the church gathers. Is the service something we give to God or something we receive from him? How is God's presence unique? What patterns does the Bible offer for us to give structure to our weekly gathering and le...

This week we wrap up our look at technology by discussing video games with Adam Lang. Should video games be part of your family culture? If so, how much and to what extent? Are the alternatives better for our souls and our children? What are some of the most prevalent dangers in the video game world? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/...

This week we continue our look at technology in the home, particularly as it relates to entertainment. Are there things Christians simply shouldn't watch? Where does wisdom come into the equation? How can family night move from mere entertainment to conscious soul formation? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Shane Caver...

This week we look further at technology in the home, specifically as it regards so-called artificial "intelligence." Is AI unique, or is it just like any other tool? What are the stakes for how AI shapes those who use it and affects our understanding of what it means to be human? Are there lawful uses, and how should dads be wary of problematic temptations regarding AI in our homes? Patreon: https...

Last week we discussed the nature of technology and how we can discern what it is and what it's for. This week we discuss how to apply that knowledge to our homes as dads. What's the difference between a microwave and a smart phone? How do technologies inevitably shape our family culture? How much, if any, access should our children have to the internet? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/j...

In this episode we discuss the nature of technology and try to provide a definition. How does technology shape us even as we use it? What makes a technology good or bad? And how should dads think about introducing new technologies into their homes? Next time we dive deep on specifics. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by S...

In this episode we welcome C.R. Wiley back to the show to discuss the enigmatic character of Tom Bombadil. Who is he? Why is he in The Lord of the Rings? What can dads learn from Tom as it relates to godly dominion and hospitality? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6k3RLNvLhs...

In this episode we welcome Dr. Aaron O'Kelley to the show to discuss parenting by faith rather than parenting by fear. How do these mindsets differ, even when they look similar from the outside? What are signs that you might be walking in fear as a father? How does raising your children in a strong community of believers help us to trust God with our children? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/1432...

In this episode we welcome Adam Lang back to the show to discuss the big picture of education for our children. What does God demand of Christian parents? How can fathers be faithful across various circumstances? What is it that a Christian education is supposed to do for our children, and how does it affect the men and women they become? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: ht...

In this episode we welcome C. R. Wiley to the show to discuss instilling work ethic in our kids. How can we teach our kids the value of their work? What role does studying your kids play in helping them work diligently at things they love? How does being made for the analog world affect our desire and ability to work? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebe...

In this episode we welcome back Dr. Ray Van Neste to discuss teaching kids to persevere. How does perseverance in the day-to-day correspond to perseverance in the faith? What practical steps can you take to ingrain perseverance into your children, and how do we sometimes teach them not to persevere without even realizing it? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswit...

"The Dull Road" by Edgar Guest is an invigorating poem contemplating the good fruits that come from grit and hard work. How can dads incorporate such ideas in practical ways, particularly in seasons of hardship or long labor? And how do these ideas correspond to the gifts of grace and faith from our loving God? This Poem: https://allpoetry.com/The-Loss-Of-The-Birkenhead Patreon: https://www.patreo...

In this episode we welcome a guest, Dr. Brad Green, to discuss spinning plates when you have a high-intensity career with a young and growing family. How can dads achieve great things without forsaking our primary responsibilities as husbands, fathers, and churchmen? How should this affect our leisure time? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substac...

"The Loss of the Birkenhead" by Francis Hastings Doyle is a largely unknown (at least in America) but incredibly potent poem for dads. We are called to endure hardship as we provide for and protect those who have been entrusted to us by God. This happens for some men, such as the sailors and soldiers on The Birkenhead, in great life-altering moments. But most of us need to look to the day-to-day h...

In this episode we welcome a guest, Dr. Ray Van Neste, to talk about the importance of rites of passage, particularly for boys. What is the function of a rite of passage, and how can you implement one in your family without a tradition to stand on? Dr. Van Neste shares his experience walking through this with his sons and also shares broader wisdom for younger dads trying to put it all together. P...

In this episode we continue our investigation of the much-beloved character of Samwise Gamgee. How does he fit into the quest of the Ring? How does Gollum affect Sam and how do his and Gollum's relationships to Frodo overlap and differ? What are Sam's greatest, most defining moments? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Sh...

How far does a dad's moral obligation to protect his family extend? Should fathers own and train with firearms for home defense? How can you get started if that seems overwhelming? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6k3RLNvLhsuTtfmd6Jyt8z

In this episode we take a look at the much-beloved character of Samwise Gamgee. How does he fit into the story? Is he the protagonist? What can dads learn from Sam's virtues and vices? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6k3RLNvLhsuTtfmd6Jyt8z

As the title suggests, this week we swap ideas regarding "dadventures" with the kids. We discuss their purpose and scope, from giving your wife some much-needed time to herself to showing the world to your kids. We also share various stories of successes and failures that we can learn from. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Musi...

Dad's should be lovers of words, because, among other things, loving words helps you to interpret the world rightly for your children. To that end, this week we are sharing a few favorite poems and discussing why we find them so helpful and moving. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https://open.spotify.com/...

This week we discuss what it's like for a dad when there's a new baby in the home. What are some tricks of the trade for adjusting to life with a new, immortal soul under your roof? How can you help and protect your wife during this time? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ ETC Media: https://etc.framer.media/ Theme Music by Shane Caver...

Before too much time passed, we wanted to look back at how Advent and Christmastide went and note what went well this year in our families and what we'd like to improve upon next time. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ ETC Media: https://etc.framer.media/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6k3RLNvLhsuTtfmd6Jyt...

After a couple weeks off for Christmas, we are back at it this week discussing Merry and Pippin's role in The Lord of the Rings . We also think through how and to what degree this is a coming of age story for the Hobbits and why Frodo and Sam can't be the only Hobbits in the story. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ ETC Media: https://...