The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares a funny story that teaches an important lesson about how to handle conflict with grace and dignity. The book perry references in this episode is: The Next Conversation , by Jefferson Fisher Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share one piece of enc...

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood podcast, Brett and Perry continue to unpack important themes from Joby Martin's book Stand Firm & Act Like Men , with an emphasis on Chapter 2: "Be Watchful." They delve into elements of masculinity, spiritual readiness, and the vulnerabilities men face, including pride, worry, laziness, isolation, and lust. They emphasize the importance of being...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares a powerful question that one of his friends asked him about a challenge he's walking through, and it totally shifted his perspective on the situation. He encourages you with the same question. Be blessed! Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share o...

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood Podcast, Brett and Perry kick off a new series around themes from the book Stand Firm & Act Like Men , by Joby Martin. In this first look at the book, they delve into important ideas around biblical manhood, parenting, and spiritual warfare. They discuss the importance of obedience, the three foundational pillars of manhood, and how to teach these pri...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry tells a fun story about adventures he had with his teenage boys during a recent snowstorm, and what it reveals about the value of teaching our kids how to take controlled risks. Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight...

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood podcast, Brett and Perry are joined by Mike Barsamian ("Mike the Parent Coach") to discuss the complexities of parenting teenagers. Mike shares his personal journey and the development of his parenting philosophy, emphasizing the importance of trust, communication, and understanding in building strong relationships with teens. The conversation delves into...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett dissects 1 Timothy 2:1, looking at four different facets of prayer and how we might think about incorporating each of them into our daily prayers for our kids. Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation,...

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood podcast, Brett Ethridge and Perry are joined by Christopher Schloeman, a faith-driven entrepreneur and father, to discuss the role of fathers in teaching children about money, the biblical perspective on finances, and the importance of modeling generosity. Christopher shares personal stories about growing up without a father, the influence of mentors, and...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett shares a story about a recent trip up into the mountains to help shift our perspective heading into the holiday season so that we can maximize our enjoyment of it. Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation,...

In this episode, Brett and Perry are joined by Perry's son Seth Hughes to discuss their recent biking adventure to celebrate Seth's 14th birthday. The conversation delves into the tradition of father-son trips, the challenges and triumphs of pushing the limits on a mountain bike, and the importance of community and incremental learning in overcoming fear. Seth shares his experiences of progressing...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares a story about teaching his son to drive stick shift and encourages us to be intentional about injecting fun into our experiences with our kids. Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation, or how-to tha...

In this episode, Brett Ethridge and Perry reflect on the incredible legacy of Charlie Kirk, drawing lessons about fatherhood from the things Charlie taught and the way he lived his life. They explore the importance of family, the role of marriage in unlocking the best in us, and practical things we can do to leave a meaningful legacy with our kids after we're gone. The conversation emphasizes...

This conversation with Christian Stanley, a missionary in the fight against sex trafficking, delves into the critical issue of pornography exposure among children and teenagers, emphasizing the importance of open communication between parents and their kids. The discussion highlights alarming statistics regarding exposure rates, the role of technology in facilitating access, and the need for...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares some of Jesus' words from his Sermon on the Mount and dwells on the deep caution inherent in the word "contempt," encouraging us to reflect on its meaning in our lives. Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight,...

The Internet, if not handled properly within our families, poses a significant risk to our kids. It is the primary place where predators lurk in the shadows, grooming vulnerable kids for sex trafficking and exposing them to pornography. And it happens from an early age, earlier than most of us parents realize. To help us navigate the potential pitfalls of Internet misuse by our kids and preda...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett reflects on the number of hours we put into all sorts of things in our lives and wonders if we're putting the same intentionality into "studying" fatherhood. He shares four resources that we can use for "deliberate practice" to get better as fathers. Note: The book Brett references in this episode is Good Ins...

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood podcast, Brett and Perry reflect on their summer experiences and share personal stories about family adventures, business ventures, and spiritual growth. Brett is thrilled to share some huge breakthroughs with two of his sons in terms of their walk with the Lord. Brett and Perry also discuss the importance of rest and the need for intentionality in findin...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett shares two practical ways to take some of the burden of fatherhood off your shoulders and put it where it belongs -- with the Lord! Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation, or how-to that you can focus on...

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood podcast, hosts Brett Ethridge and Perry Hughes continue the series on the role of fathers by exploring a father's role as protector. They discuss physical protection, emotional safety, and the dangers of overprotection. The conversation delves into modern threats, including the impact of technology on children's safety, and emphasizes the need for fathers...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry provides shades of understanding for Ephesians 6:4, especially when it comes to parenting our teenagers. Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation, or how-to that you can focus on heading into the weekend so...

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood Podcast, Brett is joined by Pastor Dan DeMey of Shine Church to continue the series exploring the multifaceted role of the father, this time focusing on a father's role as the spiritual head of the household. They start by asking whether or not that is even a role that a father should play and unpack scriptures that seem to suggest it is. Interpretin...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett reflects on the importance of seeing the good inside our kids and shares an anecdote about how to apply that perspective when engaging with our kids -- and how it changes everything when we do. The book referenced in this episode is Good Inside by Dr. Beck Kennedy. You can get a copy of it here: https://amzn....

In this episode of the Faithful Fatherhood Podcast, Brett and Perry are joined by special guest Jamie Davis to kick off a new series exploring the multifaceted role of the father. This episode focuses on the father as a provider, delving into both the financial and non-financial aspects of provision. In this wide-ranging discussion about father-as-provider, we cover biblical truths about provision...

Welcome to   Friday Focus   on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares a timeless truth about love, an appropriate and timely message for this Valentine's Day Friday. Check back every Friday morning for a new   Friday Focus   episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation, or how-to that you can focus on heading into the weekend so t...

We know it's waaaaay past the start of the new year. Nevertheless, the intentionality, goal-setting, and spiritual concepts we discuss in this episode are relevant any time of the year — especially when it comes to incorporating your kids into your family's strategic planning. Toward the end of the episode, Brett also shares a really powerful practice that can help you achieve breakthrough in what...