In this conversation, Kristofer Cowles shares his journey of discovering the importance of being a man, husband, and dad. He talks about starting Holy Owned and Operated, a registered 501C3 organization aimed at helping people grow in their Catholic faith. Kristofer emphasizes the distinction between being a man with a capital 'M' and a man with a lowercase 'm', highlighting the need to be who you are supposed to be. He also discusses the significance of being a dad and the unique role it plays in a child's life. In this conversation, Kevin Davis and Kristofer Cowles discuss the role of friendship in fatherhood, the importance of teaching and guiding children, and the responsibility of being a father. They also explore the concept of being a transitional parent and the honor and responsibility that comes with being a father. They emphasize the importance of male role models and the power of association in shaping young men. Additionally, they discuss the significance of showing respect and honor in relationships and the journey of becoming the man you were made to be.

Takeaways

• Embrace manhood by aligning with your purpose and values.
• The role of a dad extends beyond friendship, offering irreplaceable guidance to children.
• Teach sons to discover and pursue their life purpose.
• Rise above societal stereotypes, emphasizing the distinction between friendship and fatherhood.
• Ongoing guidance is vital in fatherhood, allowing children to make decisions while providing support.
• Fatherhood brings the responsibility of imparting lessons on love, respect, and manhood.
• As children grow, the father-child relationship evolves into an adult-like friendship.
• Positive male role models and like-minded peers significantly impact personal growth.
• Displaying respect and kindness in relationships is integral to being a man.
• Becoming the man you're meant to be involves self-reflection, learning, and living by your values.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

11:40 Discovering the Importance of Being a Man

16:15 Starting Holy Owned and Operated

23:30 Defining Manhood and Fatherhood

32:00 Teaching Sons to Be Men

37:30 The Importance of Being a Dad

42:06 The Role of Friendship in Fatherhood

43:07 Teaching and Guiding Children

45:04 The Responsibility of Being a Father

48:24 Being a Transitional Parent

52:31 The Honor and Responsibility of Fatherhood

56:14 The Importance of Male Role Models

59:53 The Power of Association

01:03:14 Showing Respect and Honor in Relationships

01:08:12 Becoming the Man You Were Made to Be

About Kristofer:

Kristofer Cowles, founder of manhusbanddad.com, inspires men to embrace their roles as husbands and dads. Drawing from Matthew 5:48, he emphasizes moral clarity across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects, focusing on twelve righteous virtues. Raised in a divorced home, Kristofer overcame a lack of guidance to create a positive future for his three boys. An entrepreneur and co-host of the "On the Road to Perfection" podcast, he shares his journey from a dysfunctional past to fulfilling his Catholic faith. With his wife, Beth, they are sought-after speakers on faith, parenting, marriage, and personal growth.

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