Think about the scriptures in Genesis 1:27, where it says: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” It means that every child is a reflection of the divine creator. It means every one of them is already wired for wonders.

The foundation we lay for our children as fathers is crucial for their success. Success isn’t just about climbing the corporate ladder, excelling in education, sports, entertainment or accumulating wealth, it’s about raising children who are grounded, resilient, and equipped to live fulfilling lives in service of God and others. Children who have a rich relationship with God.

And let’s be honest, as fathers, the challenge of that responsibility can sometimes feel overwhelming.

So, how do we build this foundation? We’re going to draw from several sources in this episode to explore this idea: the timeless wisdom of the Bible, the insights of modern science, the powerful and challenging voice of Voddie Baucham, and the compassionate perspective of Dr. Gabor Maté.

Dads play a vital part in raising children, and there are many hormonal and physiological factors that support them as they step into their parenting roles. While we’ve seen plenty of studies focusing on moms and their hormonal changes, research into fathers has been gaining traction recently. We’ll dive into some fascinating insights from two articles published in PubMed, along with anecdotes from Jennifer L. Verdolin’s book, *Raised by Animals*.

We will highlight some reasons why this is crucial and beneficial to the children, we will showcase some examples in the Bible and see a father or a creature in the wild that shows this character.

In this episode, we will explore the fatherly attributes of God that are portrayed by animal fathers. Today, we will be discussing 15 fatherly attributes of God that are reflected in the behavior of animal fathers.

In this episode, we look at some qualities of God the Father that we can follow as fathers. These include his power, knowledge, presence, love and grace to name a few. His fatherly attributes are found in Scripture and we can learn from Him as we seek to be the best we can be as dads in the care of our children.

In this episode we will talk about the latest research on fatherhood and the impact of dads on their children's lives. What are some findings that scientists have come up with regarding the impact of dads' presence and absence in their children's lives?  We will talk about some shocking statistics on fatherhood that I think will make you sit up and take notice. My aim in sharing these statistics is to hopefully help you see the importance of dads in their children’s lives. I will also share a Scripture that I think shows the importance of fathers and how God the Preeminent Father highly values this role he has given us as fathers. 

“The presence and involvement of a father is unlike anything else in the universe. That’s because dads mimic what our heavenly Father does for us, His children—He protects, shelters, comforts and loves.” —Joe Battaglia

This quote beautifully encapsulates the idea I am going to talk about in this episode. Arguably, the most important component in parenting

Have you ever asked yourself 'how can my kids follow my instructions without any resistance?' Well I think as parents, this crosses our minds quite often. I hope to share some insights I have gathered about this. 

There is a parenting concept that I learnt from the book Hold on to Your Kids written by Dr Gabor Mate and Dr. Gordon Neufeld. This is the concept of parenting power. In a nutshell this is the power that enables a parent to connect with their child, nature them, direct them and raise them up in the right way, without coercion or force.