Dad Devotionals: Advice for Christian Fathers, Husbands and Men of Faith

On this Man Up Monday, Dave discusses happiness and sorrows according to the Church Fathers. This is a time when people deal with the post holiday blues and the message today is one of encouragement. Let's not lose hope, guys, and fix our sights on our Lord Jesus Christ. Support and Subscribe to the podcast. Follow Dad Devotionals at https://daddevotionals.com.

Welcome to Fridays with Abbot Tryphon presented by the Dad Devotionals Network. In this episode, Abbot Tryphon talks of our broken nature as Christians. However, through the love of God, we can become more like Christ. Listen to the wise words of the Abbot to help you understand how to better live out your life in Christ. You can follow him at https://www.AbbotTryphon.com and connect with him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044595542112. Also, support All-Merciful Saviour Monastery with a donation or online purchase at https://www.VashonMonks.com.

Wouldn't it be nice to make healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for your family? Wouldn't it be awesome if those meals didn't blow your family's food budget? In this episode, Chef Sophia provides actionable ideas to help the fathers out there make great meals the kids will actually eat. Not only that - but she also gives some great suggestions for those fasting periods as well. Check her out at https://chefsoph.com and https://instagram.com/chefsoph for all her recipes and meal tips.

Guest Biography: Today’s featured guest is Chef Sophia Manatakis. Food is at the core of everything she does, from catering and cooking classes to tv appearances and my meal prep business. She’s a graduate of the The French Culinary Institute in NYC and winner of The Greek Orthodox Network 30 under 30 Entrepreneur Award. She also won the “Family Food Showdown” on Food Network, and was a contestant on Chopped Season 33 in 2017.

On this first Man Up Monday of 2022, Dave discusses how you set goals for the new year that actually matter. With that in mind, we talk about how to focus more on showing kindness to other people rather than worldly goals. Support and Subscribe to the podcast. Follow Dad Devotionals at https://daddevotionals.com.

Welcome to Fridays with Abbot Tryphon presented by the Dad Devotionals Network. In this episode, Abbot Tryphon gives us insight into the Orthodox Christian world going into next year. You can follow him at https://www.AbbotTryphon.com and connect with him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044595542112. Also, support All-Merciful Saviour Monastery with a donation or online purchase at https://www.VashonMonks.com.

Men, we're called to be the priests of our families and little home churches. That is the message for all Christians as well, according to Marcus and Madeline Jackson. They are the mother and son team who co-authored the book, "Christians, God Says You Are Priests." The book is a study of 1 Peter 2:9, which tell us, "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." To purchase a copy, head over to https://amzn.to/3z1UFyo. For the scripture passage, see https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20peter%202:9&version=NIV. Follow Dad Devotionals at https://daddevotionals.com.

On this Man Up Monday, Dave shares the story of St. Jerome when Jesus Christ asked for the gift of Jerome's sins. You can check out the full story at http://orthodoxanthology.blogspot.com/2017/12/a-christmas-gift-to-jesus.html. The story is an example of how all God wants from us is to give our brokenness to Him - and He will heal us. His unconditional love will fix all our broken places - in our hearts, souls, minds, and bodies. Support and Subscribe to the podcast. Follow Dad Devotionals at https://daddevotionals.com.

Welcome to Fridays with Abbot Tryphon presented by the Dad Devotionals Network. In this episode, Abbot Tryphon gives us insight into what matters most when it comes to Christmas. You can follow him at https://www.AbbotTryphon.com and connect with him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044595542112. Also, support All-Merciful Saviour Monastery with a donation or online purchase at https://www.VashonMonks.com.

Today’s guest is Scott Roberts. He’s a proud husband and father, a Christian writer and blogger, and also a voice over artist having done spots for 7-Eleven and Alamo Rental Car. On his site, https://ScottRoberts.org, he and his team share articles on faith, men’s ministry, theology, apologetics, and more. Dave and Scott discussed what is holding men back from living a life in Christ and also the importance of fellowship. Scott also shares his experience running the Warrior Wednesday Wakeup for Christian men. He even shares the things he's struggling with right now - and how he's overcoming them. Plus, we learn what to expect from Scott in the new year. Catch the podcast at https://daddevotionals.com.

We have a very special episode of the podcast today. Dave co-hosts the show with his son, Davey, and daughter, Maggie. The kids share what they know about Christmas and Dave gives the fathers listening a few ideas to cultivate holiday traditions this week. The book Dave mentions in the show is A Gift from Saint Francis by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Michele Lemieux. You can find it in your local library hopefully as we did or on Amazon with our affiliate link at https://amzn.to/33JXl8g. For the 12 Days of Nativity Gospel readings, check out St. Vladimir's site at https://www.svots.edu/12days.