Growing Fathers Podcast

In this episode, John Dalrymple interviews Aaron Barry about guiding children through doubts in faith. They discuss biblical and practical strategies for helping kids face questions about God's existence, the Bible's reliability, and other worldview challenges, emphasizing the importance of modeling faith and engaging with other perspectives.

Resources:

Inductive Bible Study Method - https://www.logos.com/grow/how-to-inductiv...

In this episode, John and Kristopher discuss why Christian dads should sing with their children and how this simple practice shapes faith in the home. Drawing from Andrew French’s article, they explore the biblical foundations for singing, how music helps children remember truth, and why dads don’t need musical talent to lead their families in song. They also share practical ways families can begin singing together and how a father...

In this episode, John and Kristopher discuss the importance of fostering a love for reading in children and share practical strategies for parents. They share personal stories, resources, and ideas to help parents cultivate lifelong readers and spiritual growth.

Resources:

• A Complete Classical Christian School Reading List: Grades 1-8 by Justin Taylor (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/a-complete-classical-c...

In this episode, John shares why he took his 10-year-old son on a two-week mission trip to Africa and what he hoped his son would gain from the experience. they talk honestly about the risks, rewards, and spiritual value of taking a child overseas-from building lifelong memories to growing gratitude, grit, and a heart for missions.

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Zach Sparkman discusses the heartbreak of losing a child and how lament helped him move from pain to hope.

Article's referenced:

- https://www.growingfathers.com/facing-the-loss-of-a-child/

- https://www.growingfathers.com/healing-after-losing-a-child/

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In this episode, John and Kristopher explore thedifference between getting things done and bearing lasting fruit as Christian dads. Drawing from Scripture and the article Fruitfulness over Productivity, they discuss why a checklist mindset can undermine parenting, discipleship, andspiritual growth. The conversation reframes productivity through the lens of abiding in Christ, viewing interruptions as opportunities, and prioritizing ...

What does evangelism look like in the ordinary life of a Christian dad?

In this episode, John Dalrymple and Kristopher Schaal continue their discussion of spiritual habits by focusing on one that is often neglected: telling the good news. The conversation connects the Great Commission to everyday fatherhood, showing that disciple-making doesn’t have to be complicated. Through prayer, intentional time, deeper gospel immersion, and fa...

John and Kris discuss the significance of prayer in the life of a Christian father. They explore how Jesus exemplified a life of prayer and emphasize the importance of cultivating this habit in parenting. The conversation delves into the nature of prayer as fellowship and its effectiveness in accomplishing God's purposes. They provide practical advice on establishing a sustainable prayer rhythm for busy dads and highlight the impac...

In this episode of the Growing Fathers podcast, John and Kris discuss the importance of developing spiritual habits as fathers, particularly focusing on reading the Bible and prayer. They share personal stories and insights on how these habits can shape their lives and the lives of their children. The conversation emphasizes the significance of consistency in Bible reading and the impact it has on parenting and spiritual growth.

John, Kris, and Bodie discuss the merits of Christian Camp.

Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/should-i-send-my-child-to-a-christian-camp/

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"When my wife and I lost our son, Zion, in 2023, we were devastated. In the months following his death, getting through the day felt like trying to scale a twelve-foot wall. As we tried to figure out this new normal of living with intense and overwhelming grief, it took an enormous amount of effort and mental energy to do the bare necessities each day.

But thankfully, in those dreadful days and months, God brought to us many other p...

Has Thanksgiving become more about food and family and football than giving thanks to God for His abundant provision? In this episode, we’re talking about cultivating gratitude in the home. We will walk through 5 Bible verses (Rom. 1:21-23; Phi. 4:6-7; Col. 2:7, 3:14-15; 1 Thess. 5:18) on thankfulness that you could use to teach your kids.

Additional Bible passages for study:

Exodus 15, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalms 9:1; 28:7; 69:30...

Why is Systematic Theology so important for kids? In this episode, we highlight a handful of terrific resources and discuss how parents can use these to teach their children about God, man, sin, salvation, the church, and many otherimportant theological topics.

Big Theology for Little Hearts (Board Books) by Devon and Jessica Robyn Provencher

Everything A Child Should Know About God by Kenneth Taylor

Leading Little Ones to God: A Chil...

In this episode, John and Kris discuss the importance of teaching children about baptism. They explain the significance of baptism as a step of obedience, apublic profession of faith, a symbol of union with Christ, and an identification with the body of Christ—the Church. Their conversation also covers the timing of baptism, the connection between baptism and churchmembership, and the role of parents in guiding their children throu...