Did you grow up without a father? Maybe your parents were divorced at an early age, and you only had part-time access to your dad. Maybe your “dad” was little more than a sperm donor who dipped out when he was unwilling to accept his fathering responsibility. Maybe your parents are still married, but you grew up with a father who was consumed with work.  He was physically present but never really there. In this episode, Joe Martin joined us to teach you how to overcome these setbacks to become a great father. Joe grew up fatherless in the "hood." He shares his candid journey, hard lessons learned, and how you can reap the rewards of great fathering.

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Isolation is the tool of the enemy. Paul Cole shares about isolation and how it affects leaders. 

From Joel 2:28 “It will come about after this That I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind; And your sons and daughters will prophesy, Your old men will dream dreams, Your young men will see visions.

"Every culture has been built on the character of it's heros and the courage of it's warriors." -Paul Cole

"I believe we have become more concerned about the calorie content of our children's lunches than the character content of our children'e hearts." -Paul Cole

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In 2001, bestselling author and speaker Rick Johnson founded Better Dads, based on the urgent need to empower men to lead and serve in their families and communities. Rick’s books have expanded his work to include influencing the whole family, with life-changing insights for men and women on parenting, marriage, and personal growth. Inspiring and equipping through innovative multimedia presentations and seminars, Rick’s resources, methods and personal approach have been transforming the lives of men, women, and their families for over ten years.

Rick speaks at many large conferences across the US and Canada and is a popular keynote speaker at men’s and women’s retreats and conferences on parenting and marriage. Rick also speaks at mental health conferences, home schooling conferences, various marriage conferences, and the armed forces. He is a nationally recognized expert in several areas having been asked to deliver papers at venues such as the County of Los Angeles Child Abuse Prevention Conference and the State of New York Fatherhood Conference. Rick’s work with men and fathers was recognized when he was invited to the White House as part of the Champions of Change ceremony in 2012.

Prior to becoming a bestselling author and speaker, Rick was a small business owner for 16 years, owning and operating an environmental engineering firm. He attended George Fox University receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and Organizational Leadership, and has a Masters Degree in Education from Concordia University. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, has served on the Board of Directors for several community and business associations, and coaches high school basketball in his spare time. Rick has been featured in many national publications such as New Man Magazine, Crosswalk.com, Christianity.com, Christianity Today’s Men of Integrity, Relevant Magazine, Pentecostal Evangel, Thriving Family, and Proverbs 31 Ministries Magazine.

He is the bestselling author of the books, That’s My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character, Better Dads Stronger Sons: How Fathers Can Guide Boys to Become Men of Character, The Man Whisperer—Speaking a Man’s Language to Bring Out His Best, That’s My Teenage Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Good Men, and The Power of a Man: Using Your Influence as a Man of Character all by Revell Publishing.

http://betterdads.net

Are boys are living in a confusing world. How can we help them? Scott Haima shares on this topic on this episode. 

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In 2001, bestselling author and speaker Rick Johnson founded Better Dads, based on the urgent need to empower men to lead and serve in their families and communities. Rick’s books have expanded his work to include influencing the whole family, with life-changing insights for men and women on parenting, marriage, and personal growth. Inspiring and equipping through innovative multimedia presentations and seminars, Rick’s resources, methods and personal approach have been transforming the lives of men, women, and their families for over ten years.

Rick speaks at many large conferences across the US and Canada and is a popular keynote speaker at men’s and women’s retreats and conferences on parenting and marriage. Rick also speaks at mental health conferences, home schooling conferences, various marriage conferences, and the armed forces. He is a nationally recognized expert in several areas having been asked to deliver papers at venues such as the County of Los Angeles Child Abuse Prevention Conference and the State of New York Fatherhood Conference. Rick’s work with men and fathers was recognized when he was invited to the White House as part of the Champions of Change ceremony in 2012.

Prior to becoming a bestselling author and speaker, Rick was a small business owner for 16 years, owning and operating an environmental engineering firm. He attended George Fox University receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Management and Organizational Leadership, and has a Masters Degree in Education from Concordia University. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, has served on the Board of Directors for several community and business associations, and coaches high school basketball in his spare time. Rick has been featured in many national publications such as New Man Magazine, Crosswalk.com, Christianity.com, Christianity Today’s Men of Integrity, Relevant Magazine, Pentecostal Evangel, Thriving Family, and Proverbs 31 Ministries Magazine.

He is the bestselling author of the books, That’s My Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Men of Character, Better Dads Stronger Sons: How Fathers Can Guide Boys to Become Men of Character, The Man Whisperer—Speaking a Man’s Language to Bring Out His Best, That’s My Teenage Son: How Moms Can Influence Boys to Become Good Men, and The Power of a Man: Using Your Influence as a Man of Character all by Revell Publishing.

http://betterdads.net

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In this episode Chuck Stecker shares about the importance and process of creating an intergenerational culture in your ministry.

Dr. Clarence Schuler was filmed as a marriage expert for one session of Oprah’s “Love Goals” reality show in 2020. He & his wife Brenda are members of FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway Speaker Team. He serves on the Fatherhood CoMission Board. Clarence partners with Gary Chapman and speaks at The Five Love Languages and Date Night events. He has authored 10 books including our book for today, Making your Wife your Best Friend. 

"Conflict is not about winning. It’s about understanding."

"If couples prays together, they have a 1 in 10000 chance of divorcing."

"How I treat the gift (my wife) is a reflection of my worship for God."

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Ask yourself this question, and your wife. Are you a pleasure to be married to?

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Steve Sonderman is the Executive Director of No Regrets Men’s ministry-a global ministry that equips men for leadership. He oversees the No Regrets Men’s Conference-an annual event that reaches over 10,000 men across the world. He’s the author of the No Regrets Study Series which he developed as one of the first men’s ministry pastors in the country. He served on staff for 35 years at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, WI in various capacities. Steve is an internationally sought-after speaker at conferences, churches and retreats. He also loves serving as the Chaplain of the Milwaukee Brewers baseball team. He’s been married to Colleen for 36 years and is the father of four adult children and three grandchildren.

No Regrets- https://www.menwithnoregrets.org/

1. Meeting with a purpose

2. Small group Gatherings Virtually, Facebook Group, Text Threads, Calls, Serve together Zoom Breakfast

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In this episode we interview Clair Hoover with NCMM, National Coalition of Ministries to Men. Clair shares about that gut shot that every man gets. Are you ready for the gut shot when it comes? Because it will come.

Clair is a business owner specializing in commercial real estate development and management and has a calling to challenge and encourage men as Christ followers.   Clair has a background in the marketplace with an emphasis in Accounting and Information Technologies and a degree from Millersville University.

For the past 14 years, he has also led the Men’s Ministry Leadership team at his home church and has had the opportunity to minister to and encourage over 10,000 men.  Clair is currently serving as the Executive Director for the National Coalition of Ministries to Men.

Clair has a passion for encouraging men at all points in their journey to become all God designed them to be.   Clair and his bride Bonnie reside with their two sons in Manheim, Pennsylvania.

“Boots on the Ground”

What’s next? What action step will you take because of today? What will you do because of what you heard?

Here it is.

Guys if you are not involved with at least another guy in a Bible Study you have been gut shot already. Get plugged in and join or start one.

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Ken Harrison shares about how he believes a Christian should respond to bullies. What do you teach your kids when faced with a bully? How should we respond to someone disrespecting our wife or daughters? 

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