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- Father's Day Special: How Good Fathers Are Made
Happy Father's Day! Today we talk with a primce example of a dad: Russ has fathered three children (with nine grandchildren now!) and is the other half to Mary from our Mother's Day episode.
Barry interview Russ about his own upbringing and how it affected his own children. Russ offers advice every young father should tatoo on their arm and never forget it!
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TIMELINE
00:00 What is a Good Father?
01:14 Introducing Our Guest: Russ Headberg
01:54 Russ's Childhood
05:49 Growing Up with Limited Affection
09:02 Realizing Normal, Wasn't Normal
12:16 When Everything Changed
15:37 Opposite Still Attract 49 Years Later
17:56 Three Kids, Nine Grands
19:21 THE Fishing Trip
22:26 Fatherhood Self Reflection
27:54 Advice for Fathers Without Role Models
38:04 Happy Father's Day!
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FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.
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39 min - Why Most Men Hate Accountability
Men face many complexities in relationships between masculinity and taking responsibility. In today’s culture, many men instinctively resist accountability, preferring:
- Control over vulnerability
- Power over transparency
- Defensiveness over growth
This resistance isn’t just personal—it’s deeply rooted in societal expectations and learned behaviors that can be changed. Barry coaches you through seven steps for effective accountability.
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TIMELINE
00:00 The Complexities of Masculinity and Accountability
01:14 Why Men Resist Accountability
03:02 The Power of Accountability
07:14 Seven Steps to Effective Accountability
17:57 Building a Brotherhood for Accountability
19:31 TAKE ACTION!
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21 min - How to Live Fearless as a Father
Are you tired of feeling held back by fear and self-doubt as a father? What if embracing vulnerability and courage could transform your relationships and unlock your true potential? Join me today as we explore what it means to live fearlessly and how it can revolutionize your role as a father.
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FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.
Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website
21 min - 7 Things Men Fear Most
What are your greatest fears? What freezes you in place, keeps you awake at night, or creates chaos and anxiety in your life and family? Here are seven things men fear most. Bring it into the light and it doesn't look so scary.
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TIMELINE:
00:00 Introduction: Understanding Fear
01:10 The Many Faces of Fear
01:34 Biblical Definitions of Fear
04:35 Seven Things Men Fear Most
05:34 Fear of Man
06:54 Fear of the Unknown
08:20 Fear of Loss
08:56 Fear of Failure
10:15 Fear of Lack
11:35 Fear of Intimacy
12:59 Fear of Being Found Out
14:42 Paralyzed by Fear
17:35 Overcoming Fear
18:35 Conclusion and Resources
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20 min - Perception VS Perspective: What's the Difference?
What's the difference between perception and perspective? Most often it's our position. Barry looks at the Green Bay Packers to help you see three essentials for gaining perspective as a father.
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TIMELINE:
00:00 Perception vs. Perspective
01:02 Green Bay Packers, Coach Matt LaFleur
03:29 On Field Perception
06:25 Perspective from the Booth
08:23 Applying Perception and Perspective in Life
12:15 The Importance of Having a 'Man in the Booth'
15:14 The Holy Spirit
16:38 Conclusion: Who's in Your Booth?
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19 min - Mother's Day Edition: Wisdom for Overwhelmed Mothers and Fathers
How does the bond with a mother shape a child's future? Join Barry for a heartfelt Mother's Day edition with special guests Mary (married 49 years) and her adult daughter Leah. Discover the importance of emotional support, strong family bonds, and the impact of a father's love. Listen with your wife. It might be the best gift she recieves this year.
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TIMELINE:
00:00 The Unwavering Strength of Mothers
02:13 Mary's Story
06:39 Leah's Story
10:17 Reflections on Parenting and Family Values
14:45 Leah's Perspective on Family Legacy
20:29 Celebrating Marriage and Family Milestones
24:03 Understanding Different Communication Styles
26:47 Reflections on Parental Disagreements
29:00 The Role of a Good Husband and Father
31:00 The Impact of a Father's Love
35:14 Advice for Moms on Maintaining a Healthy Family
38:45 Encouragement for Women Without Strong Maternal Figures
42:37 Wisdom for Husbands and Fathers
46:43 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Dad's
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FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.
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48 min - Increase Your WQ With These Three Things
Why is wisdom crucial for fatherhood, and how can you cultivate it? Barry examines the essence of fatherhood, the role of wisdom, and the power of accountability circles. You can increase your Wisdom Quotient (WQ)!
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TIMELINE
00:00 Worth Your Salt
00:35 Who's Your Imitation Model?
03:19 How God Gives Wisdom
04:37 Practical Wisdom Guidance
07:09 Accountability
09:56 Make Time to Seek Wisdom
11:17 You Can't Do This Alone
12:32 The Holy Spirit
14:54 FatherSeekers.org/FatherFuel
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FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.
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16 min - Level Up Your Fatherhood Game
What does it mean to truly 'level up'? Join Barry Egdemon for advancing in wisdom, skill, and knowledge to become the best father, husband, and man you can be. Learn crucial pitfalls to avoid and discover the true power of Godly wisdom and character in your journey to self-improvement. Are you ready to level up?
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TIMELINE
00:00 Leveling Up
00:46 In Your DNA
04:09 Multiplayer Skills
05:47 Three Ways NOT to Level Up
09:23 Experience Required
10:20 Cometh the Man
12:46 Addressing Failure
13:59 You CAN Level Up
16:31 Fatherseekers.org/FatherFuel
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FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.
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19 min - Harnessing Momentum: Unleash Your Drive and Purpose
Do you have the elusive momentum to keep you moving forward? Barry explores how to capture and sustain momentum by identifying your desires, gifts, and capabilities. Learn practical steps to harness your inner drive, overcome obstacles, and achieve your purpose as a father.
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TIMELINE
00:00 The Evasive Thing
01:04 Harnessing Momentum
02:53 Where's Your Desire?
03:46 Gifts VS Capabilties
06:26 Why Momentum Alludes You
07:51 You Might Have Future Blindness
08:56 Calculated Risk
11:17 Where Does It Come From?
12:58 Your Reason for Existence
15:48 Where is Momentum Driving You?
16:45 FatherSeekers.org/FatherFuel
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FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.
Get discussion guides, devotionals, and more at FS Website
19 min - Cleaning House: De-hoarding Your Spiritual Life
What are you hiding? Barry explores the parallels between physical hoarding and spiritual clutter. Drawing lessons from the show 'Hoarders' and the Bible, he discusses the importance of maintaining a 'clean house' both physically and spiritually to live a purpose-driven life. Learn practical steps for de-cluttering your life and filling it with meaningful purpose.
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TIMELINE
00:00 Hoarders TV Show
01:12 When Hoarders Relapse
04:54 De-hoarding the House
06:53 #1: Inventory Your Life
09:18 #2: The Unessential Have to Go
12:15 You Have a Purpose
13:18 #3: Replace the Empty
15:04 Extra Space is Okay
16:08 #4: Furnish Well
17:40 Fatherseekers.org/FatherFuel
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FatherSeekers helps fatherless fathers become better fathers.
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19 min
About Teach Me to Father
From the publisher's feed
Join Barry and his friends as they unwrap their stories and, along the way, mine out the wisdom and knowledge for practical application in every father’s life. Together they discover health and wholeness for fathers, their wives, kids, and generations to come.
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Barry Edgemon is the Founder/Leader of FatherSeekers. He coaches and mentors fatherless fathers. He leads from his personal and professional experience of son, father, pastor, and friend of the fatherless.
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Topics include: how to be a present father, becoming a better dad, fatherhood tips for men, raising kids with faith, dad's role in the family, fatherhood skills, present fatherhood, how to father well, fatherhood coaching for men, father's role in children's identity, fatherhood legacy, building a legacy for your kids, generational legacy, father's influence on children, purpose and identity for men, what am I here for, men's purpose, leaving a mark as a father, father's impact on family, levels of a man's influence, fatherhood blueprint, Christian fatherhood podcast, biblical fatherhood, God as father, faith and family, theology for dads, every dad is a theologian, biblical identity for men, God's design for fathers, scripture for fathers, discernment for Christians, false teachers warning, spiritual leadership in the home, faith-based parenting, healing father wounds, generational trauma healing, breaking generational cycles, men's emotional healing, father wound recovery, childhood wounds adults, overcoming fatherlessness, mental health for dads, men and emotional health, high-functioning and broken, signs a man is falling apart, men and isolation, men numbing pain, fatherless fathers, dads without fathers, how to be a good father, fatherhood podcast, Christian fatherhood, men's faith podcast, new dad advice, fatherhood coaching, fathering without a role model, fatherless son, father hunger, growing up without a dad, men's personal development, Christian men's podcast, podcast for dads who grew up without fathers, Christian podcast about fatherhood and healing, how to break generational cycles as a dad, what does the Bible say about fatherhood, podcast for men healing from childhood wounds, faith-based podcast for new dads, how to build a fatherhood legacy, coaching for men who were raised without fathers, how fathers shape their children's identity, and Christian men overcoming father wounds.