The Family Table

Logan Kafer shares on mental health, fatherhood, and personal growth for men. Key Takeaways – Logan emphasizes the importance of men finding community and vulnerability with other men to combat feelings of inadequacy – Cultivating desire and engagement in marriage and parenting requires intentional effort and reflection – Logan advocates for understanding others’ perspectives and […]

David Jones shares his inspiring journey of overcoming what most would call insurmountable odds to get to his daughter’s wedding during Hurricane Helene. Key Takeaways – David Jones walked 17 miles through hurricane destruction to attend his daughter’s wedding, demonstrating extraordinary determination and love – The story resonated globally, particularly with 3 groups: women with […]

Lantz Howard discusses family leadership and its integration with business leadership, focusing on parenting approaches and marriage dynamics. Key Takeaways – Integrated approach to life: Balance family, business, and personal growth rather than hyper-focusing on one area – Intentional family time: Calendar-blocking for date nights and family activities fosters stronger relationships – Emotional awareness: Developing […]

Whitney and Brandon Cawood discuss the impact of synthetic dyes on children’s behavior/health, and promote an upcoming documentary on the topic.Key Takeaways – Synthetic dyes can significantly affect children’s behavior, causing issues like hyperactivity and impulsivity – The documentary “To Dye For” explores the impact of synthetic dyes and will be released on January 14th, […]

Garrett Erath on parenting, family life, and balancing work and family as a Christian business owner. Key Takeaways   – Intentional family traditions and activities (e.g. national park trips) help shape children’s values and experiences   – Embracing challenges and allowing kids to fail in safe environments builds resilience and problem-solving skills   – Establishing clear boundaries between […]

A special episode of “The Family Table” featuring guest Brandt Akin discussing fatherhood, faith, and raising boys.Key Takeaways – Intentional parenting involves leveraging everyday moments to teach values and build character – Unstructured time is crucial for children’s development and problem-solving skills – Preparing children for life’s challenges is more important than removing obstacles from […]

Conduct a podcast interview with Cole Flanders for “The Family Table” series, discussing parenting and family life. Key Takeaways   – Cole emphasizes intentional parenting, focusing on instilling concepts rather than just rules   – The Flanders family prioritizes Sabbath-keeping as a key tradition to pass down   – Cole balances demanding work as a Chick-fil-A operator with […]

Nathan Unger is the Associate Campus Pastor/Student Pastor at Bethlehem Church Oconee Campus. He and his wife, Anna of 9 years, have three wonderful boys at home with another one on the way! Key Takeaways   – Importance of balancing family traditions with flexibility and intentionality   – Value of allowing children to experience both success and […]

Doug Smith and his lovely wife Jenny of 32 years have two amazing children and two lovely children-in-laws. Doug is a long-time friend and mentor of Matthew’s and he serves on Matthew’s board of advisors. Pull up a chair to The Family Table and enjoy as Doug shares incredible wisdom for parents, couples, and individuals […]

Matthew Efird introduces The Family Table podcast, which focuses on family values and experiences. He shares personal details about his family, including their traditions and the format of the podcast. He also discusses the core values and parenting strategies within his family, emphasizing the importance of respect, helping each other, responsibility, and independence. Additionally, he […]