Scriptural Wild Fatherhood

"The question is not how smart are you, rather it is how are you smart?" Jim Kwik. For too long, we’ve been trapped in the narrow thinking that kids are either “smart” or “not smart”, based on limited measures like test scores. But what if I told you that every child is already smart? It’s just a matter of figuring out how they are smart. Think about the scriptures in Genesis 1:27, where i...

The foundation we lay for our children as fathers is crucial for their success. Success isn’t just about climbing the corporate ladder, excelling in education, sports, entertainment or accumulating wealth, it’s about raising children who are grounded, resilient, and equipped to live fulfilling lives in service of God and others. Children who have a rich relationship with God. And let’s be honest,...

What does is mean to have raised our children successfully as fathers? If our children have grown up to have good jobs, successful businesses, excelled in sports or in the world of entertainment, is that success? The chief role that God has given us as fathers is to raise godly children (Malachi 2:15), or to raise them up to have a rich relationship with God. This is in keeping with what Jesus sai...

Our minds are like a garden, it takes cultivation to come up with a beautiful garden and to maintain it. Without careful attention to the garden, weeds easily sprout and overrun the good grass, flowers or plants. Weeds don’t seem to need any encouragement to grow, they tend to just grow so easily. Good thoughts take concerted effort to build and maintain, however, if we neglect our garden (mind),...

One of the key roles of a father in the family is that of a provider. What naturally comes to mind when that word is said is financial provision. However, I think this role is much larger than just financial provision. Certainly financial provision is a crucial part of it. However, it is good to explore the other components of being a provider.

We often hear about the hormonal shifts that women go through during pregnancy and childbirth, but have you ever thought about how fathers are also affected? It might surprise you to learn that dads experience hormonal changes too! Research shows that during their partner’s pregnancy and the first few months after their child is born, fathers see fluctuations in hormones like testosterone, cortiso...

In this episode, we explore the impact of a father treating the mother of his children well. We discuss how this sets a positive example for kids, improves their emotional well-being, and strengthens family bonds. We will highlight some reasons why this is crucial and beneficial to the children, we will showcase some examples in the Bible and see a father or a creature in the wild that shows this...

The animal kingdom provides us with many examples of fathers who exhibit qualities that match the fatherly attributes of God found in the Bible. As we observe these animal fathers, we are reminded of the love and care of our Heavenly Father, who watches over us and guides us through all of life's challenges and experiences. In this episode, we will explore the fatherly attributes of God that a...

God, the Preeminent Father is the perfect father, in Him we have a perfect example to emulate as fathers. He has revealed His nature or character in Scripture, which guides us when we read and put into practice what we learn.  In this episode, we look at some qualities of God the Father that we can follow as fathers. These include his power, knowledge, presence, love and grace to name a few. His f...

Dads are important, no dads are crucial in the proper development and growth of kids. Statistics and research findings have proven this fact.  In this episode we will talk about the latest research on fatherhood and the impact of dads on their children's lives. What are some findings that scientists have come up with regarding the impact of dads' presence and absence in their children'...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of the foundational years for a child's development and how fathers play a crucial role in this early phase. We will cover the significance of being present and engaged, prioritizing physical health and well-being, nurturing social-emotional development, passing on faith and shaping worldviews, balancing roles and seeking support, as well as the power...

“Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of punishment.” Mahatma Gandhi This quote beautifully encapsulates the idea I am going to talk about in this episode. Arguably, the most important component in parenting Have you ever asked yourself &#39...