The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett talks about the power of consistency when it comes to our fathering, and the fruit that stems from consistently showing up in the lives of our kids. It's also the 1-Year Anniversary of The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast! Brett shares some analytics about the show and relates the most popular episodes. He then draws parallels...

To show up fully as a faithful father, our health needs be on point. More than that, to live out the purpose God has for our lives with energy and vigor, we must steward our bodies well so that they perform for us when we need them most. Yet, far too many men are not intentional when it comes to their health, and the consequent health conditions they deal with later in life prevent them from maxim...

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry reflects on the verse in Proverbs 21 that talks about the victory belonging to the Lord, and what that means for us as fathers. "The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord." — Proverbs 21:31 Check back every Friday morning for a new Friday Focus episode where we share one piece of e...

In this episode Brett and Perry continue looking at what we can learn about the heart of a father based on the truth of what we see modeled by God as our Heavenly Father. For insight, they turn to Jesus's "Parable of the Lost Son," sometimes referred to as the Prodigal Son, as found in Luke chapter 15. Perry identifies with the prodigal son while Brett resonates more with the dutiful son, which le...

We often project views about the nature of God as our Heavenly Father based on our experience with our earthly father. While that's something to guard against in general, it's particularly important not to conflate the two when our earthly father exhibited characteristics clearly not representative of the true nature of God. But how can we know what's true? That's the journey our guest in this epi...

As Frank Sinatra famously sang, the best things in life are free . Certainly spending quality time with our kids counts as one of the best things in life. And while not everything we do with them is free, there are plenty of low-cost ways to have a blast with our kids and build memories that will last a lifetime. In this episode Brett and Perry share some of their favorite things to do with t...

Father's Day is here, and it can be a challenging holiday for a lot of men. But it's also a day to celebrate good fathers, like you! In this episode Brett shares two stories about Father's Day that should give us pause, but then relays three bits of encouragement to help you adopt a healthy mindset heading into Father's Day this year and to receive the appreciation you deserve. Happy Fat...

Growing up without a father who abandoned his family at a young age, Billy Salyers resolved to be a better father to his own kids someday. One way Billy has done that is by intentionally spending quality time with his kids through summer projects. From building a sailboat to 3D-printing battle robots to forging knives, the Salyers’ projects have provided bonding opportunities, funny stories, and e...

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett cites a study suggesting that "perfect" parenting isn't what our kids need, and encourages us to strive for progress rather than perfection on our fatherhood journey. 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 fo...

Summer can be a magical time — and a valuable opportunity for fathers to spend quality time with their kids. In this episode Brett and Perry discuss their summer plans, recount fond memories from their own childhood summers, and discuss ways to keep our kids engaged during the long summer days when it's easy to get wrapped up in the frustration of kids complaining about "being bored." There are so...

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry reflects on the wisdom expressed in Proverbs 12:16 and how it applies when responding to our kids. "The vexation of a fool is known at once, but the prudent ignores an insult." — Proverbs 12:16 Check back every Friday morning for a new Friday Focus episode where we share one piece of encouragement, insight, motivation...

Addiction besets many a good man and has the potential to tear families apart. Yet it's possible to get set free from addiction, as Will West shares in this episode, and to heal damaged relationships with the help and infinite love of our Heavenly Father. At one point gripped by addiction, living on the streets of Knoxville, and contemplating suicide, Will is now sober and a thriving sports talk-s...

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry encourages us to include our kids in our projects, and talks about the importance of doing so. 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 that you can show up more fully in th...

Boys will be boys . That's a phrase we use to explain why our boys sometimes do crazy, reckless things. In this episode, Brett and Perry share some laughs as they recount "boys will be boys" stories from their kids and even their own childhoods. But they then explore when it's not appropriate for "boys to be boys," acknowledging that our role as fathers is ultimately to help our boys transiti...

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett reflects on what it means to be a student of your kids, and shares two tangible ways to intentionally do so. 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 that you can show up mo...

It's okay for your kids to ask questions about their faith. Indeed, it should be encouraged. God is big enough to handle it. In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation with Pastor Chad Dillard, he shares three things we should be doing as fathers to shepherd the spiritual development of our kids. He also explains why their curiosity — even their challenging questions! — is a healthy, normal...

As time passes, a boy gets older. His body grows — but at what point does he become a man? Culture is more than happy to tell you what makes a man. Brett and Perry have different ideas. To be a good father, you must be a good man. And to be a good man... a real man... well, how to achieve that is the million dollar question. We endeavor to answer that question, at least in part, in this episo...

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry shares a great strategy for helping our kids to keep their room clean! Two of his kids make a cameo appearance and relate the minimalism experiment from their perspective. The book referenced in this episode is The Joy of Less by Francine Jay. Check back every Friday morning for a new Friday Focus episode where we sha...

Human beings, at our core, are relational creatures. When we grow and develop in a loving, nurturing home environment, we tend to show up in the world in healthy, well-adjusted ways. When we don't get what we need in our early years, however, whether because of trauma, abuse, or neglect, the impact can be profound. But healing is possible — indeed, even likely —  with the right positive...

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. On this Good Friday, Perry reads the account of Jesus' betrayal and crucifixion from The Jesus Storybook Bible  — the ultimate expression of love from Father and Son. This account may be different from any you've ever heard or read. Enjoy it as you reflect on the significance of Christ's sacrifice and prepare your family to celebrate...

Parenting can be challenging under the best of circumstances. But it seems to ratchet up a notch as our kids become teenagers. As such, we need to be even more intentional about initiating them well through the teenage years. We're joined in this episode by Corey Wilson, father of two teenage girls, to discuss the challenges and joys of raising teens. Oh, and did we mention that Corey's daughters...

Is it possible to be successful in your career while still being a good father and maintaining healthy relationships with your kids? That's the central question we tackle in this episode with Dr. Steve Hryszczuk, an anesthesiologist and entrepreneur and also a devout family man who has learned to strike a healthy balance between the demands of his profession and his heart's desire to be there for...

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett talks about the importance of having a "mind filter" in our lives, what that looks like, and how to serve as that filter for our kids. “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think ab...

Bill Craig began his fatherhood journey as a foster parent, believing that he and his wife Kristine could provide a loving transitional home for children in need. They never intended to formally adopt any of the kids who passed through their care; God had other plans. Bill is now father to five adopted children and has learned countless lessons about how to raise them and love them well along the...

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry acknowledges that we all want a strong relationship with our kids, but asks the question: Have we earned it? Here's what earning it looks like. 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...