Dads and daughters: how a dad can be his daughter's hero. In this interview with Focus on the Family, we explore the depth of the father/daughter relationship, offering encouragement to dads and practical ways to connect with daughters. With stories from my ministry to dads as well as my own bond with my dad, [...]
We need to celebrate dads! In a culture that never celebrates dads—we should. Where can we look for good fathers? We can't look to television for a good example. We can't look at many places these days. However, when it comes to finding good fathers—there are some companies that get it right. There are [...]
Newsweek’s cover story on the importance of fatherhood week lamented the “man-problem” in America and did so as if the only problem facing the American male is lack of access to paternity leave from work. Did lack of paternity leave prevent iconic television dads Andy Taylor or Heathcliff Huxtable (whose wife worked) from being [...]
Knowing what fathers do is important. As we celebrate Father’s Day, we should recognize that fatherhood is not merely a sentimental role, but a profoundly practical one as well. Fathers do far more than put food on the table, teach us to ride a bike or take us to our first baseball game. Fathers [...]
My dad has anger issues. This is what I hear in working with fathers all of the time. But, here's the question: Where, When, and with Whom do you get angry? Think about it! At our men’s conferences, we surveyed over 5000 men regarding their greatest temptations, and 42% of the men surveyed listed [...]
What an opportunity for husbands and dads to take the initiative to encourage and equip your families during this volatile time of racial tension in America. Every family can do this. Some may want to do this alone or several families may want to gather at someone’s house. This could be another ‘home church’ [...]
Knowing how to communicate better with your son isn't always easy. Think about the last conversation you had with your child. Did you walk away feeling closer to him, or did it raise your blood pressure by a few points? Was your child smiling, or looking for something else to do? Or was he [...]
Real men are warriors. You are charged with the duty of pushing back against the evil that seeks to prey on your wife, daughters, and sons. If you don’t step up, who will? It began as a shopping date with my daughter Laura, who was 13 at the time. I never dreamed it would [...]
As a single father, have you ever considered any of the following questions: Do I hold fast to solid, biblical virtues? As a single father, what levels of excellence am I representing when it comes to raising my children in Christ? Am I ready and willing to stand before God and rise to a [...]
Championing fathers is vital. In this interview, Mitch Temple, Executive Director of the Fatherhood CoMission, interviews me on "Why Fathers and Championing Fathers is Important". This interview took place at the Fatherhood CoMission Summit in 2012 at Winshape Retreat in Rome, Georgia. Here a few professional highlights about myself before you listen to the [...]
