EPISODE · Apr 17, 2023 · 24 MIN
Dads Who Dwell: How Presence Shapes Fatherhood| 347
from Dad Tired · host Jerrad Lopes
In this episode, Jerrad reflects on what it means to be a dad who is fully present. He shares how growing up without his dad shaped the way he parents now. He also talks about how easy it is to be physically home but mentally somewhere else. Through Scripture, he traces the story of a God who shows up, and what that means for dads who want to lead with presence. Tune in to hear what it means to dwell with your kids the way God dwells with you. What You’ll Hear:Why presence matters more than performanceHow your childhood shapes the kind of father you becomeThe difference between being around and being withWhat the Bible says about God’s presence with His childrenWhy emotional and spiritual availability is part of leadershipThe cost of distraction and the gift of full attentionHow God’s story from Genesis to Revelation models fatherhoodQuestions to ask about where your time and focus are goingEpisode Resources:Dad Tired Community – free group for dads: https://www.dadtired.comDad Tired Q&A Mixtape – https://amzn.to/4bXdfhdInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
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In this episode, Jerrad reflects on what it means to be a dad who is fully present. He shares how growing up without his dad shaped the way he parents now. He also talks about how easy it is to be physically home but mentally somewhere else. Through Scripture, he traces the story of a God who shows up, and what that means for dads who want to lead with presence. Tune in to hear what it means to dwell with your kids the way God dwells with you. What You’ll Hear:Why presence matters more than performanceHow your childhood shapes the kind of father you becomeThe difference between being around and being withWhat the Bible says about God’s presence with His childrenWhy emotional and spiritual availability is part of leadershipThe cost of distraction and the gift of full attentionHow God’s story from Genesis to Revelation models fatherhoodQuestions to ask about where your time and focus are goingEpisode Resources:Dad Tired Community – free group for dads: https://www.dadtired.comDad Tired Q&A Mixtape – https://amzn.to/4bXdfhdInvite Jerrad to speak – https://www.jerradlopes.comRead The Dad Tired Book – https://amzn.to/3YTz4GB
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