8 | Raising a Generation to the Glory of God with Blacksmith Ethan Harty

In episode 8 I sat down with blacksmith and 3x Canadian Grand Master Fiddler, Ethan Harty, owner of Harty Locomotive Works. Ethan shares his journey into blacksmithing, starting from his childhood fascination with antique machines to becoming a professional blacksmith. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the role of faith in his work, and the Christian virtues of industriousness and usefulness. Ethan emphasizes the need for resilience and grit in both craft and parenting, advocating for a balanced approach to safety and risk. He concludes with insights on raising children to be brave and self-motivated, while glorifying God in their endeavors.How to Find Ethan Harty: -https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NMMtQ90RH8c-https://www.youtube.com/@EthanHarty-https://www.ethanhartyblacksmith.com/Literature Recommended: -Family Shepherds by Voddie Bauchaum https://www.instagram.com/homeedifypodcast/Website/Themes of this podcast: blacksmithing, mentorship, Christian values, industriousness, parenting, resilience, craftsmanship, faith, safety, grit