Pints with Treebeard

"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://...

This week we discuss the importance of pushing your kids to do hard things as an important part of giving them God's paideia . We outline some principles and biblical background but also jump into some of the nitty-gritty details. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ ETC Media: https://etc.framer.media/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https:...

This week we discuss the dad's role in the Christmas feasting and celebrations. We also talk about the importance of recovering Christmastide as a true 12 day festival in our homes as well as some practical ways to make that a reality. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ ETC Media: https://etc.framer.media/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: h...

This week we discuss the meaning and importance of the Advent season. We talk about how your Advent traditions pave the way for your family's understanding of Christmas and share some of our own traditions, old, new, and experimental. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ ETC Media: https://etc.framer.media/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: ht...

This week we discuss the importance of festal communion as a family and how the father plays the important role of initiating, providing, and setting the tone during such seasons. Too often we can stymie the purpose of these celebratory times in either small-minded stinginess or self-centered laziness. Instead, we should strive to imitate God's self-sacrifice and lavish gift-giving to his children...

This week we discuss why you should strive to maintain discipline standards for your kids when outside your home, despite the logistical nightmare this can create. We also cover some of the practical lessons we've learned along the way to make this easier on you and on the kids and set everyone up for success. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.subs...

This week we discuss why and how family dinners are the backbone of your family. We also explore the idea of family dinner as the covenant renewal meal for your household, as well as practical suggestions for making this time a joy that the entire family looks forward to. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/14326693/join Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ ETC Media: https://etc.framer...

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This week we discuss the character of Boromir: his virtue, his faltering, and his repentance. Why does Boromir providentially find himself in Rivendell at the forming of the fellowship? What leads to his succumbing to the temptation of the Ring? Why does Tolkien give us this beautiful picture of repentance and redemption in this particular way? Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ ET...

Husbandry, in the old sense, is the art of managing your household well, and particularly your marriage. To that end, we discuss the need for husbands to consistently solicit feedback from their wives on how the mission of the household is going at various levels. We also share practical advice about the frequency and content of such conversations and the purpose of each. Substack: https://pintswi...

Husbandry, in the old sense, is the art of managing your household well, and particularly your marriage. To that end, we discuss why husbands must continue dating their wives once married. We also offer some principles for what makes a good date as well as some specific date ideas. Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ ETC Media: https://etc.framer.media/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: h...

Why did God create marriage? What is our purpose in marriage as husbands and wives? How do the Scriptures outline a righteous marriage? Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6k3RLNvLhsuTtfmd6Jyt8z ETC Media: https://etc.framer.media/

How is Treebeard a model for young dads in particular? Why, if you could sit down for pints with any character from The Lord of the Rings , should you choose Treebeard? What does being like a tree have to do with the righteous man? Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6k3RLNvLhsuTtfmd6Jyt8z

Why if you could only give one story to your boys, it should probably be Robin Hood, and also why the Disney version is perhaps the height of cinema. Notable virtues of the Errol Flynn version as well. Substack: https://pintswithtreebeard.substack.com/ Theme Music by Shane Caver: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6k3RLNvLhsuTtfmd6Jyt8z