Success! What It Means to Be a Successful Father and Raise Successful Children

02/03/21 • 59 min

In this episode:

Matt's Story
What behaviors and accomplishments do we praise our children for?
What does being a successful dad look like? Is it our view, God's view, the world's view?
How does God praise our behaviors and accomplishments?
What are the most imprtant behaviors that we exhibit, in God's eyes?
What the competing behaviors of the world that are praised?
Can't Let it go

Resources mentioned in this podcast
Blog on False Prophets (mentioned in Can't Let it go)
Brando's new song

About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.

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In this episode:

Matt's Story
What behaviors and accomplishments do we praise our children for?
What does being a successful dad look like? Is it our view, God's view, the world's view?
How does God praise our behaviors and accomplishments?
What are the most imprtant behaviors that we exhibit, in God's eyes?
What the competing behaviors of the world that are praised?
Can't Let it go

Previous Episode

Bad Dad: Anxiety w/ Ian Lahlum

In this episode:

Special Guest Ian Lahlum shares a story about anxiety and being a father
The difference between emotional anxiety and mental health problem
Is anxiety wrong? How do we comfort our children in their own anxieties?
When does anxiety cross the line from a spiritual and emotional battle to a mental health disorder?
Ian shares some tips for his own journey through anxiety and combating toxic thoughts
Can't let it go

Resources mentioned in this podcast
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad
Silicon Boon
Switch App (apple)
One-Minute App (Apple)
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.

Next Episode

Bad Dad: Impatience

In this episode:

Brando's Story." The little space cadet"
What is impatience and what does the Bible say about it?
How does God help us in our impatience?
Is impatience an expression of our lack of belief?
What should we do when we feel impatient?
What should we do when our kids are impatient?
Can't Let it go

Resources for this podcast
Song: I Wait For The Lord Artist: Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/fnSZUqkOUlc
podcast Cameron mentioned:
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast - Season 4 Episode 8: Jonathan Pageau

About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.

You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast