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EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 39 MIN

Reaching Your Distant Child

from The Father Difference · host Ed Tandy McGlasson

Send us Fan Mail When your child’s eyes say “Whatever,” most dads reach for a sharper lecture. We chose a different road: start by receiving love, then lead with empathy, presence, and rapid repair. This conversation maps a practical path for fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures who want to reconnect with kids who feel distant and disillusioned—and do it without sacrificing truth or standards. • Receiving the Father’s love to heal wounds • Modeling confession, forgiveness, and repair • Setting clear expectations without exasperation • Building emotional safety for honest talk • Releasing bitterness toward your own father Visit www.thefatherdifference.com/links for a free book download and information about personal coaching. Support our ministry by checking out the donation link here! https://www.thefatherdifference.com/donate Support the show Ready to be the parent or grandparent you’ve always dreamed of becoming? Subscribe and tune into this podcast each week, and check out our resources, heartfelt encouragement, and practical tools to help you make a lasting impact on the ones you love most. Click this link below: https://www.thefatherdifference.com/links

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Send us Fan Mail When your child’s eyes say “Whatever,” most dads reach for a sharper lecture. We chose a different road: start by receiving love, then lead with empathy, presence, and rapid repair. This conversation maps a practical path for fathers, grandfathers, and father-figures who want to reconnect with kids who feel distant and disillusioned—and do it without sacrificing truth or standards. • Receiving the Father’s love to heal wounds • Modeling confession, forgiveness, and repair • ...

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