As kids, we all loved Batman, Superman, and Spiderman. Seeing heroes don their cape and stop the bad guys was fun and exciting. Now, we’re all grown up and we’ve become the heroes we adored. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about what it means to protect our families.
Don’t worry about the cape thing. You don’t need it to guard your family. It’s more than just preventing physical harm. Being a protector is multi-layered, and dads everywhere must embrace that role.
Why This Matters
Your kids can’t protect themselves yet. You get to be their hero when you embrace the role of protector.
Ways Fathers Must Protect Their Families
- Physically
- Emotionally
- Mentally
- Emotionally
- Spiritually
Important Episode Timestamps
00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction & Big Question of the Week
00:55 – 03:21 | A Father’s Presence: From Wildfires to the Backyard
03:21 – 05:13 | Physical Protection Starts with Just Being There
05:13 – 07:07 | Emotional Protection: Letting Kids Feel, Not Fixing Too Fast
07:07 – 09:10 | Stay Calm, Stay Present: The Cost of Disengagement
09:10 – 12:09 | Mental Protection: Guiding Kids Through Life’s Challenges
12:09 – 14:22 | Social Protection: Standing Up & Speaking Up
14:22 – 17:02 | Preparing Kids for the Real World
17:02 – 18:33 | Spiritual Protection: Praying with Purpose
18:33 – 20:21 | Pro Move of the Week
APD Pro Move:
Being a protector is less about being a superhero and more about being a stable, loving, and supportive presence in your children's lives.
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