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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 13 MIN

Will Your Kids Still Trust You When They Grow Up?

from Fathering Our Future · host Anthony Vandagriff

Your kids may trust you completely when they are little, but will they still trust you when they grow up?In this episode, I talk about a simple moment with my youngest daughter that hit me hard. She was tired, I picked her up, and she completely relaxed in my arms. In that moment, I realized I was a safe harbor for her. But I do not want to only be that while my kids are young. I want to remain a safe place as they grow, ask harder questions, face real struggles, and need a father they can trust.This episode is a direct challenge for Christian fathers to become more stable, present, disciplined, and spiritually grounded. I talk about guarding your heart, stepping back from social media, getting outside, working with your hands, and building simple routines that reflect what matters most.In this episode you will learnWhy your children need you to be emotionally and spiritually safe.How social media can quietly steal your presence at home.Why guarding your heart matters for biblical fatherhood.How simple routines help dads lead with consistency.Why integrity, discipline, and faithfulness build long-term trust with your children.If you want your kids to keep running to you as they grow older, this episode will help you think honestly about the kind of father you are becoming.

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