Exploring More

Train Up a Child in The Way They Should Go | S4E35


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Training Up a Child: Discovering Gifts, Asking Questions, and Fathering with Intentionality

In this episode of the Exploring More Podcast, Michael Thompson, SJ Jennings, and Josh Overton invite listeners into a candid and heartfelt conversation about the ongoing journey of fatherhood. Drawing from Proverbs 22:6 and their own lived experiences, they explore the sacred responsibility of training up children—not in a rigid mold, but in alignment with each child’s unique personality, giftings, and “bent.”

Fatherhood, they reflect, is not about mastery—it’s about discovery. Whether it’s planning one-on-one adventures, reading books their kids love, or simply asking the right questions at the right time, Michael, SJ, and Josh share how intentional moments of connection become anchors for a child’s identity. The episode emphasizes the value of listening deeply, affirming consistently, and staying curious—especially as children grow into their own.

The conversation also highlights how a father’s story—his wounds, growth, and transformation—inevitably shapes the map he offers his children. From stories of moving day emotions to navigating different personality types, the episode offers both encouragement and practical wisdom for dads walking through every stage of parenting.

Ultimately, Michael, SJ, and Josh point to the deeper reality that to father well, a man must be fathered by God. Healing the false self, becoming more self-aware, and leaning into community are all part of the ongoing work of fatherhood. This episode is a reminder that while parenting is hard, no man is meant to do it alone.

We hope you enjoy this episode and invite you to connect with us!

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