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.
Sponsor:
The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net.
All Pro Dad Resources:
All Pro Dad Child Safety Series
Listen again:
Episode 61 – What Problems Do K
Connect with Us:
EXTRAS:
Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter)
Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day.
Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox.
This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com.
Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store.
Get great content for moms at iMOM.com
Popular Podcasts
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com