44-We're Back!

We're back!

43-Prioritization in the Life of a Christian Father

42-Thinking Through Changing Demands On Our Time

41-How (& Why) to Support Your Wife in Childbirth

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40-The Central Importance of Bearing Responsibility: Training our Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples Part 7

It is very, very important that we consistently place progressively increasing responsibility on our children.
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39-Hardship Makes Character (Train Children Like Jesus - pt 6)

38-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained the Disciples: The Textbook of Instruction

We continue our "Train Children Like Jesus..." series today with a discussion of the textbook of instruction. What textbook did Jesus use and what tex...

37-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples, Part 4: Why You Need to Send Your Children Out and How to Do It

Today we continue with Part 4 of our series on training children like Jesus trained His disciples with a discussion of .

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36-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples, Part 3: Study Periods and the Classroom

Today we continue Part 3 of our series on training children like Jesus trained His disciples with a discussion of the importance of study periods with...

35-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples, Part 2: Confronting 'isms and Learning to Work

Today we continue Part 2 of our series on training children like Jesus trained His disciples with a discussion of the importance of confronting the 'i...

34-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples, Part 1: Practical Experience

Today we begin Part 1 of our series on training children like Jesus trained His disciples with a discussion of the practical nature of Jesus' training...

Help! My Teen Is Abandoning Christ (from the Ask Pastor John podcast)

I'm traveling today so I'm not able to release the show on time. I listened to this episode of "Ask Pastor John" this week, however and found it deepl...

33-Radical Christian Fathers: Be Watchful, Stand Firm in the Faith, Act Like Men, Be Strong. Let All That You Do Be Done in Love

"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Beginning with this...

32-Simple But Important Economic Lessons to Drive Deep Into Your Children's Experience

Today we discuss some of the simple and helpful advice on how to teach your young children the fundamentals of economics as inspired by this essay by...

31-How to Build Even Stronger Relationships With Your Adult Kids

There's plenty of talk around and on this show about the stages of child-raising and how to handle the various challenges.
But what about the ch...

30-Helping Children Make the Transition to Adulthood

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29-How to Train and Teach Children When You Have a Bunch of Them All at Once!

Today on ECF, we answer this listener question:
Hi there!
My husband and I have listened to a few of your podcasts and have enjoyed your p...

28-Unusual Ideas Regarding Appropriate Targets of Maturity For Children

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27-Should a Christian Husband Say to His Wife, "You Must Submit to Me Because I'm Your Husband?"

On today's episode, we cover this question from a listener: From a biblical perspective men are supposed to submit to God as their leader and women ar...

Two_Colts_Who_Chose_Differently.pdf

Two Colts Who Chose Differently

This is an audio recording of a story called "Two Colts Who Chose Differently."(11 minutes)
This is one of my personal favorite stories and has...

26-How Do I Train My 2-Year-Old Not to Run Across the Road?

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25-Should a Christian Use Birth Control? An Introduction...

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24-Ten Shekels and a Shirt

Today I share with you the audio of a sermon that I consider one of the most important and most powerful that I've ever heard. Enjoy and let the Lord...

23-Time and Life Management for Busy Fathers

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22-How to Determine What Discipline Is Appropriate for Misbehavior

Last week we discussed the importance of obedience. But what do you do when your child disobeys or simply misbehaves? How do you determine what discip...

21-Should You Ever "Count to Three" as a Means of Warning Your Child to Obey?

It's a common parenting technique: "Johnny, come here! I'm going to count to three. One... Two..." 
But just because it's common, does that make...

Men for God: "Making Disciples" (4 of 4) - David Pawson

This week, instead of our customary episode of Encouraging
Christian Fathers, I'm releasing part 4 of a 4-part series by
David Pawson to y...

Men for God: "Hard at Work" (3 of 4) - David Pawson

This week, instead of our customary episode of Encouraging Christian Fathers, I'm releasing part 3 of a 4-part series by David Pawson to you.
Da...

Men for God: "Male and Female" (2 of 4) - David Pawson

This week, instead of our customary episode of Encouraging Christian Fathers, I'm releasing part 2 of a 4-part series by David Pawson to you.
Da...

Men for God: "A Burden for Men" (1 of 4) - David Pawson

This week, instead of our customary episode of Encouraging Christian Fathers, I'm releasing part 1 of a 4-part series by David Pawson to you.
Da...

20-How Important is a Nice Home and DIY Projects in Your Marriage?

People often think of "love" as equating to "nice romantic gestures toward your wife." But is there a way to show love that goes a little deeper? 

19-What Do You Do When You're Overwhelmed with the Responsibilities of Being a Father?

Fatherhood is not for wimps. It can be tough. Really tough. When you're facing responsibility on all sides, it's easy to have your back bowed down und...

18-Do You Need to Have a Regular Date Night in Order to Have a Healthy Marriage? (The real answer might surprise you!)

One of the major pieces of marriage advice you'll often hear is that you and your wife should have a regular date night.
But is that really true...

17-Where Do We Start in Dealing With the Impact of Pornography on Our Children? With Knowing God's Grace Ourselves

Last week I shared some eye-opening audio that I believe should be mandatory listening for all Christian parents. This week, we follow it up with furt...

16-Your Kids Are Guaranteed To View Pornography; Here's Why

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15-Loving Our Kids on Purpose: Making a Heart to Heart Connection by Danny Silk-Book Review and Discussion

Loving Our Kids On Purpose: Making A Heart-To-Heart Connection by Danny Silk: http://rpf.link/1SFnMP7 
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13-A Father's Responsibility in the Education of his Kids

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12-Can a Christian Father Send His Kids to a Government School?

IndoctriNation: Public Schools and the Decline of Christianity in America http://indoctrinationmovie.com/ 
The Underground History of American E...

11-How to Control Your Temper

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