In this powerful and vulnerable Father’s Day episode, Pastor Jonathan Denton, Phil Lanides, Aaron Wojcik, and William Mundy sit down to explore the highs, lows, and sacred responsibility of fatherhood. From navigating broken models of masculinity to reclaiming the role of intentional, present dads, this roundtable conversation offers hope, honesty, and hard-won wisdom.

The group opens up about the complexities of receiving (or lacking) approval from their own fathers, how that shapes their approach to parenting, and how fatherhood reflects our relationship with God. They also share practical thoughts on carving out quality time, the shift in societal expectations of men, and what it means to model strength through humility—just as Jesus did.

📌 Key Topics: – Why men still long for their father’s approval – Giving your children the gift of presence – The impact of our earthly fathers on our view of God – How Jesus models fatherhood without biological children – Career vs. connection: resisting the drift toward busyness – The evolving role of fathers in today’s culture – Fun stories about Father’s Day gifts from church and home

💬 There’s no manual for being a dad. But there is a model—and His name is Jesus.

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🙏 PRAY – Ask God to strengthen every father listening, reminding them of their value and divine purpose. 🕊️ REST – Take time to slow down and be fully present with your children. 📣 SHARE – Encourage a father in your life by sending them this episode.

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