For the past few decades men have been marginalized in our society They have been seen as unnecessary except for procreation and providing income. But research, and the state of our culture, says differently. Fathers play a great role in the lives of their children, and by extension, our society. When that involvement includes religious instruction the benefits increase even more. listen to today's message as we first see the impact a good father has on his children and what the Apostle Paul taught us about being an effective man of God. From II Timothy 2:1-10 and other verses.