The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast

The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast

Hosted by: Brett Ethridge and Perry Hughes

The world is a better place when fathers are faithfully present in the lives of their kids, helping to initiate them into adulthood by showing them the way. But the fatherhood journey isn't easy, and it's...

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73. Reconciling the Shadow Side of Legacy, with Dan Davis

In this final episode of our 3-part series on legacy, we're joined by Dan Davis, founder of Animate Mentoring, to discuss aspects of our lineage and character that we don't want to carry forward in our families and...
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72. Unfinished Business

Brett and Perry continue their discussion about Legacy by exploring the idea that we should begin something meaningful now that won't be completed in our lifetime. It opens up a conversation about King David and his...
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Friday Focus #33: Transition Well

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week as our kids head back to school and Summer gives way to Fall, Brett discusses the importance of marking seasons and transitioning well. Check back...
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71. What Makes for a Meaningful Legacy?

Legacies are complicated. We all leave one, whether good or bad. For those of us trying to leave an impactful, positive legacy in our families, how should we set about doing that? How much control do we really have...
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Friday Focus #32: Play

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett discusses research about when and how kids release oxytocin when interacting with their fathers, and why "play" is biologically hardwired...
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70. Hip-Hop, Faith, and Fatherhood, with Manny Digital

Music is the soundtrack to our lives, as Manny Montilla (aka Manny Digital) says in this episode of The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. Good music can add color and flavor to our lives, provide commonality within a...
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Friday Focus #31: Rekindle a Fond Memory

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett shares a fun question to ask your kids to ignite interesting conversation... and perhaps surprise you as to their answers! Check back every...
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Friday Focus #30: Act Before Thinking

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Perry flips traditional wisdom on its head as he explains what has really led to a shift in his midset on the important things over the years --...
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69. Tools for Navigating Divorce and Fatherhood, with Bill McCarthy

Divorce happens. When it happens, it's hard. And when kids are involved, there's an added layer of complexity that presents even more challenges -- especially if you desire to be a faithful and positive presence in...
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Friday Focus #29: Honor Thy Father

Welcome to Friday Focus on The Faithful Fatherhood Podcast. This week Brett prepares us for the coming Father's Day weekend by sharing a couple of thoughts about honor, and how we can honor our fathers — and be worthy...
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68. Loving Your Adopted Kids Well, with Allison Douglas

As fathers, we desire to love our kids fully and unconditionally. If you're a father to adopted kids, is the desire of your heart any different? Of course not. But adoption does present unique challenges. As adoptive...
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67. The Mindset of a Kingdom Ninja, with Daniel Gil

Imagine missing out on a $1 million grand prize by fractions of a second... not once, but twice! Then imagine finally standing on top of the podium after years of hard work, only to miss out on that same $1 million...
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