Encouraging Christian Fathers: Parenting Advice for Men With Vision
Joshua Sheats & David Sheats
Show overview
Encouraging Christian Fathers: Parenting Advice for Men With Vision has been publishing since 2015, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 51 episodes. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 35 min and 44 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Kids & Family show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 6.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2016, with 30 episodes published. Published by Joshua Sheats & David Sheats.
From the publisher
The Encouraging Christian Fathers podcast is a weekly source of encouragement and parenting insight for christian fathers. The show is co-hosted by Joshua Sheats (a 30-year-old father of 2 young children) and Joshua's own father, David Sheats (a 73-year-old father of 7 grown children and grandfather of 11). The combination of David's 51 years of parenting experience and Joshua's fresh and current challenges lead to engaging and relevant discussions on all aspects of parenting!
Latest Episodes
View all 51 episodes44-We're Back!
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43-Prioritization in the Life of a Christian Father
42-Thinking Through Changing Demands On Our Time
41-How (& Why) to Support Your Wife in Childbirth
Sponsor: Samaritan Ministries "Christians helping Christians with Health Care." (Tell them Joshua Sheats sent you.) https://www.samaritanministries.org/ Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
40-The Central Importance of Bearing Responsibility: Training our Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples Part 7
It is very, very important that we consistently place progressively increasing responsibility on our children. Resources The book we're drawing from is "The New Testament Order for Church and Missionary" by Alex Rattray Hay. Yes, I paid $50 for it on Amazon. Sorry! http://amzn.to/2nfCfUz Sponsor: Samaritan Ministries "Christians helping Christians with health care" (Tell them that Joshua Sheats sent you.) https://www.samaritanministries.org/
39-Hardship Makes Character (Train Children Like Jesus - pt 6)
38-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained the Disciples: The Textbook of Instruction
We continue our "Train Children Like Jesus..." series today with a discussion of the textbook of instruction. What textbook did Jesus use and what textbook should we use? The best healthcare option for Christians (tell them Joshua Sheats sent you): https://samaritanministries.org/
37-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples, Part 4: Why You Need to Send Your Children Out and How to Do It
Today we continue with Part 4 of our series on training children like Jesus trained His disciples with a discussion of . Resources The book we're drawing from is "The New Testament Order for Church and Missionary" by Alex Rattray Hay. Yes, I paid $50 for it on Amazon. Sorry! http://amzn.to/2nfCfUz Sponsor: Samaritan Ministries "Christians helping Christians with health care" (Tell them that Joshua Sheats sent you.) https://www.samaritanministries.org/
36-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples, Part 3: Study Periods and the Classroom
Today we continue Part 3 of our series on training children like Jesus trained His disciples with a discussion of the importance of study periods with your children. Resources The book we're drawing from is "The New Testament Order for Church and Missionary" by Alex Rattray Hay. Yes, I paid $50 for it on Amazon. Sorry! http://amzn.to/2nfCfUz Sponsor: Samaritan Ministries "Christians helping Christians with Health Care." (Tell them Joshua Sheats sent you.) https://www.samaritanministries.org/ Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
35-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples, Part 2: Confronting 'isms and Learning to Work
Today we continue Part 2 of our series on training children like Jesus trained His disciples with a discussion of the importance of confronting the 'isms of our day and teaching our children to work! Resources The book we're drawing from is "The New Testament Order for Church and Missionary" by Alex Rattray Hay. Yes, I paid $50 for it on Amazon. Sorry! http://amzn.to/2nfCfUz Sponsor: Samaritan Ministries "Christians helping Christians with Health Care." (Tell them Joshua Sheats sent you.) https://www.samaritanministries.org/ Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
34-How to Train Your Children Like Jesus Trained His Disciples, Part 1: Practical Experience
Today we begin Part 1 of our series on training children like Jesus trained His disciples with a discussion of the practical nature of Jesus' training. Resources The book we're drawing from is "The New Testament Order for Church and Missionary" by Alex Rattray Hay. Yes, I paid $50 for it on Amazon. Sorry! http://amzn.to/2nfCfUz Sponsor: Samaritan Ministries "Christians helping Christians with health care" (Tell them that Joshua Sheats sent you.) Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
Help! My Teen Is Abandoning Christ (from the Ask Pastor John podcast)
I'm traveling today so I'm not able to release the show on time. I listened to this episode of "Ask Pastor John" this week, however and found it deeply helpful. Enjoy, Joshua
33-Radical Christian Fathers: Be Watchful, Stand Firm in the Faith, Act Like Men, Be Strong. Let All That You Do Be Done in Love
"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Beginning with this episode, Encouraging Christian Fathers will become Radical Christian Fathers. And, this verse is the tagline for the show. --- Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
32-Simple But Important Economic Lessons to Drive Deep Into Your Children's Experience
Today we discuss some of the simple and helpful advice on how to teach your young children the fundamentals of economics as inspired by this essay by Leonard Read, called "Economics for Boys and Girls." Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
31-How to Build Even Stronger Relationships With Your Adult Kids
There's plenty of talk around and on this show about the stages of child-raising and how to handle the various challenges. But what about the challenges of handling that new phase of your child's life: adulthood? As the father of grown children ages 31 to 51, Dave has a lot to share on this subject, both from what he's done well and what he hasn't done well. Enjoy! Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
30-Helping Children Make the Transition to Adulthood
Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
29-How to Train and Teach Children When You Have a Bunch of Them All at Once!
Today on ECF, we answer this listener question: Hi there! My husband and I have listened to a few of your podcasts and have enjoyed your perspective...while you offer some useful tips for parents who may have parenting issues with one child, the issues you address and other parenting issues are much more complicated to deal with when you are dealing with more than two or three or four children. In my humble opinion, it is easy to have one on one conversations regarding behavior and faith etc with a child...but when you have several children in one room or situation (and unable to isolate the child who is having the issues/ needs), not only does the issue/ problem behavior often become exponentially worse, it also makes addressing the issue extremely challenging. : ) I would really enjoy hearing more insight from your father- a father of many (and a father of children older than a 4 year old) as well as other fathers of multiple children- maybe even fathers of multiples? In no way do I mean to discount your advice or experience, and I do believe the same biblical principles can be applied. However, young children are pretty easily influenced by their parents/ adults and parenting more than one or two children (meaning being outnumbered) or exceptionally challenging children often require different/ more creative techniques. Thanks very much! : P Thank you, from parents of 5 (6 months, 4, 7, 9, & 11) Resources: Managers of Their Homes by Steven and Teri Maxwell http://www.titus2.com/managers-of-their-homes.html Redeeming the Time by Steven Maxwell http://www.titus2.com/redeeming-the-time.html Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
28-Unusual Ideas Regarding Appropriate Targets of Maturity For Children
Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com
27-Should a Christian Husband Say to His Wife, "You Must Submit to Me Because I'm Your Husband?"
On today's episode, we cover this question from a listener: From a biblical perspective men are supposed to submit to God as their leader and women are supposed to submit to their husbands (unless he contradicts God's word) as their leader and children to their parents. Question: What are some of the best ways you've found that show your wife that you care, listen, and value her opinions, thoughts, and ideas while at times may reject or "veto" those contributions because you disagree with them. There may be many reasons why you would reject those (opinions, thoughts, ideas) but is there ever a reason to state "because I'm the man or husband" or should every disagreement be thoroughly explained and understood? It's tempting to say to a child, "because I said so" or "because I'm the parent" (even though those aren't the best reasons) but could you use the same rhetoric with an adult woman? If you do disagree how to you still honor and cherish her and maintain your leadership? Sponsor: Audible http://AudibleFathers.com Sponsor: Covenant Eyes http://CovenantFathers.com Sponsor: YNAB http://YNABFathers.com Leave us a voicemail: 804-464-3237 (804-464-DADS) Email the show: [email protected] Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/EncouragingChristianFathers Joshua's other podcast: http://radicalpersonalfinance.com Dave's other podcast: http://anchoroftruth.com