Episode 27: DIY Dad, What Should You Do And Not Do Around The House

DIY -Doing It Yourself, when should I and when should I not?

What if I do not know much?

Pick your battles. Think safety because others are depending on you.

What if I am overwhelmed and do not know where to start?

What are some of your experiences with DIY, what are some of your successes and what have you learned through this process?

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Episode 26: Keeping Your Anger in Check.

Why is controlling anger something you should be concerned about as a thriving father? 

What steps can you take to recognize this in your life, and what do you do if it is a struggle?

What does the Bible have to say about being angry? When is it a sin and not a sin?

What are some of your experiences with anger, and how have you been working through those?

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As a father, is your family getting another member added to the household?

No, I do not mean having another kid. I mean, are you having a parent move in?

We recently had Bethany's mother move in, and I will talk about the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of this situation. 

I will also share what I have learned through this experience. I would love to hear about your experiences. 

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Traveling With Young Kids

Do you dread traveling with young kids? Is it more work than fun?

Today, I will be talking about a recent overnight family vacation and our experience with three young kids.

I will be sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly.

I will also share what I have learned through this experience.

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Is Having More Children A Burden or A Blessing?

The world would have us believe one perspective. What does the research say?

What does the Bible say about this topic? 

Is it biblical to be married and not have children, or have one or two?

Then, I have a big announcement at the end of today's podcast. 

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Today, I will be talking about married moms working outside the home. 

This may be a touchy topic for some, but I am not coming at it from the standpoint of telling you what is right or not right for your family. 

Other topics discussed:

Is it biblical for a married/mom to work outside the home, or should she stay home with the kids?

What are some advantages of a married/mom working outside the home and not working outside the home?

What are some half-truths you may be telling yourself about why this is not possible for your family from a financial standpoint? 

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Why is being more present with your kids important for fathers?

We will answer that question in this week's podcast episode of Thriving Fatherhood.

We will also be talking about the how. How do you manage your time, work, relationships, and other priorities to be there more for your kids?

What does being present look like and not, and how can you improve this in your fatherhood journey? 

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The Prodigal Son: One of the most popular parables in the Bible. 

In this episode, we will dissect what this parable means. Who does the younger son represent, who does the older son represent, and who does the father represent?
 
How does this parable relate to you as a father?

What can you learn from this parable to help you thrive more as a father? 

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How do you reconnect with your young children? 

In this episode, I will share with you a time recently when I chose to spend time intentionally to reconnect with my son, and it worked. Despite the many excuses my mind was telling me. 

We talk about how and why to be intentional with your time with your kids.

How to schedule time to engage with them? 

What are some examples of activities you, as a dad, can do to reconnect with your young child?

I would love to hear what you have found that helps you thrive in your relationships with your children. Please share that with me in the comments below. 

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions about, please check out my website at brianjknight.com and contact me there. Or, I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood. 
 

How do you thrive in your current job or work?

This is a question on the minds of many fathers. I recently changed jobs and went from a job where I was going through the motions week after week to one I am now excited to go to each day of the week. I will be talking about my journey and how this evolved. 

Here are some points we will be covering.

1. It is not always about the money.

2.  Loving what you do.

3. What is your work environment like?

4. What do you do if you are in a career or job that does not bring you joy?

I would love to hear what you have found that helps you thrive in your career as a father. Please share that with me in the comments below. 

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions about, please check out my website at brianjknight.com and contact me there. Or, I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.