Episode 87

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18th May 2022

Our Fatherhood Realities

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Men are fathers and that is part of our calling, part of our main role

How do we become good fathers?

It all starts with looking at Our Fatherhood Realities


Our Fatherhood Past

  • What you got and what you didn't get from your father
  • This isn't a time to judge or hate
  • Your dad probably did the best he could
  • You are different from your dad
  • Learn the good things, but don't hate or worship the past
  • Too many men are trying to either be the opposite of their father or the carbon copy of their dad
  • They just need to do the work to be who they are


Our Fatherhood Present

  • Some men don't self-examine because it is tough
  • They may be at a place where they don't have a great relationship with their kids
  • We are the best at beating ourselves up over everything as men
  • Providing is a good role to fill, but it isn't a relationship
  • We can have a relationship with our kids!
  • Kids want their Dad!
  • As Fathers, We model the life we want them to live
  • We need to look at the realities of our present


Our Fatherhood Future

  • As Fathers, one of the most important things we do is look to the future for our kids
  • Fathers are the guide for their kids
  • Fathers have to be ahead
  • We have to ask ourselves "What am I  doing to grow and become a better man and better father?"
  • How are we preparing for our kid's future?
  • Your growth now affects your ability to be a great dad in the future
  • You can change your future
  • How you live and the way you live will be the biggest influence on your kids
  • Your influence on your kids matters
  • Even if you've blown it in some ways, take the time to build the relationship now
  • You won't regret it and your kids will love your effort


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David and Reese Maxwell are a father and son duo with a passion to help men live the best life possible.