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Jay Payleitner

Jay Payleitner is one of the top freelance producers for Christian radio, having worked on Josh McDowell Radio, Today’s Father, Jesus Freaks Radio, and Project Angel Tree with Chuck Colson. Jay is a long-time affiliate with the National Center for Fathering and Iron Sharpens Iron, and speaks at men’s retreats, writers’ conferences, and weekend services. Jay has sold more than a half million books including the best-selling 52 Things Kids Need from a Dad, The Prayer of Agur, and What If God Wrote Your Bucket List? Jay and his wife, Rita, reside in the Chicago area and have five grown children. Learn more about Jay at his website, jaypayleitner.com.

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Be a DIY Dad, and Build More Than a Pair of Stilts

It’s not just about building stilts. It’s about your relationship with your kids.

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Practical Ideas for Loving Your Wife

Radio producer and best-selling author Jay Payleitner offers encouragement and practical guidance for husbands to take initiative and become the kind of man their wives need most. He addresses topics like knowing your wife’s likes/dislikes, being a spiritual leader, how to avoid drifting apart, and much more.

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Finding My Inner Handyman for My Wife

How many years does it take a husband to replace a light fixture for his wife?

Staying Involved With Your Kid’s Life

Has your middle school child set up boundaries or built protective walls to shut you out? Be the dad who can, well, interrupt once in a while.