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June 30, 2020

Empowering Men to Be Godly Mentors

There are many fatherless boys who would benefit from a godly man's guidance and stability. John and Danny discuss how men can make a difference in kids' lives through mentoring.

Original Air Date: June 30, 2020
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There are many fatherless boys who would benefit from a godly man’s guidance and stability. John and Danny discuss how men can make a difference in kids’ lives through mentoring. Receive the book Fathers Say with your gift of any amount!

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The Power of a Father's Words (Digital)

Joe Battaglia and Joe Pellegrino encourage listening fathers to think about the powerful influence they have in their kids' lives and how they can bless their children, particularly through their words.

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The Value of Mentoring Fatherless Boys

John Smithbaker and Scott MacNaughton discuss the damaging impact of fatherlessness in America and how their mentoring ministry, Fathers in the Field, helps fatherless boys experience the love and faithfulness of their Heavenly Father.

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Breaking the Cycle of Absent Fathers

Breaking the Cycle of Absent Fathers

You don’t have to make the same choices in life that your father did. You can use your life story as a springboard to another path. You can choose how to write the next chapters in your story. Make the choice for the cycle of absent fathers to end with you.

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