Edrin Williams joins dadAWESOME for part 3 of our monthly WISDOM theme. This conversation challenges us to enjoy the journey and love our kids from a place of being loved by our Heavenly Father. Edrin is a pastor at The Sanctuary Covenant Church in Minneapolis and with his wife Shanequa they have two beautiful girls, Taylor 8 & Harper 2.

• Give the the gift of your presence to your family
• Step in and enjoy the journey of being a dad
• Your kids trust you and need you to be a big safe adult who loves them
• Friday night family night. The power of protecting these moments.
• We must receive love from our heavenly father
• Remember you're a beloved son of God
• Invite mentors to speak into your fathering
• Let your kids enjoy the process (stop over managing and pushing them)
• Celebrate your wife (cheer her along)
• Intergenerational Relationships (look ahead, your peers and younger dads)
• Pursuing mentors and Godly friends to learn and grow in your dad role.
• If you want to make a difference in this world, one place you can change the world is being present and making a difference in your kids.
• Asking intentional questions to help our kids think through their choices.
• It's our job as fathers to care for the souls of our children
• Let your wife know that supporting your family and your kids is a top priority
• Dads! Your role is more significant than you realize.

Coffee Recommendation (Twin Cities) - http://cuppajava.com/

Book: Father Factor

More info on Edrin:

• www.sanctuarycov.org
• https://www.instagram.com/edrinspeaks/