‘Fatherhood is a sacred calling – but it doesn’t come with a manual – until now’.
Brent talks with Jeff Hamilton the author of ‘Dad Academy: Raising Courageous, Capable, Confident Kids’.
Jeff is a pastor, coach and consultant. The role he loves the most is as a husband to Jayme, and dad to his adult kids, daughter Jordanne, son Justin and daughter in law Savannah. The Hamilton’s have had the privilege of serving families for over 35 years in pastoral ministry. He’s a frequent guest on podcasts and speaks at men’s gatherings and marriage retreats.
- (0:55) What is Dad Academy?
- (3:55) Jeff’s own experience of fatherhood;
- (5:45) What makes a good Dad?
- (7:20) Values;
- (13:15) Cultivating character;
- (15:40) Emotional intelligence;
- (19:00) Rituals;
- (25:20) Developing courage;
- (29:00) Greatness.
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