4. Raising the Beloved Son, with Pastor Wes

In the "Boyhood" chapter of Fathered by God, John Eldredge asserts that the deepest need of a child in the early years is to know at a profound level that he is prized. The he is adored, uniquely. That he is the apple of his father's eye. That he is the beloved son. That all sounds great, but how do we instill that feeling in our kids? And what if we never received that sort of love from our own fathers? Pastor Wes joins the show to share practical ways we can father our children well during this formative stage of the masculine journey. He talks about how he creates an environment of adventure in his household while ensuring that his boys feel safe and secure. He also opens up about the challenges of parenting a son with mental limitations stemming from childhood illness, and how he's had to learn to extend grace and understanding in the midst of those trials. This wide-ranging discussion touches on the critical elements necessary for nurturing a healthy childhood for your kids. It also provides insight into how to recapture missing pieces of your own boyhood and tools for healing if your early years were less-than-ideal. We invite you to grab a copy of Fathered by God and go through it with us. We will cover the other stages of the masculine journey in future episodes. Connect with us: Watch more great content on our YouTube Channel Follow us on Instagram Questions? Comments? Reach out to us at [email protected] Music in this episode is from "Good Ol' Man" (©2022) by Drew Green and reproduced with permission from Drew Green. Note: Guest opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Faithful Fatherhood.