
The Intentional Father
A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character
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Self-initiation is killing our young men. Without strong mentors, boys are walking alone into a wilderness of conflicting messages about who they should be as men. It's no wonder that our sons are confused about what the world expects from them and what they should expect of themselves.
The Intentional Father is the antidote. This concise book is filled with practical steps to help men raise sons of consequence—young men who know what they believe, know who they are, and will stand up against the negative cultural trends of our day. Jon Tyson lays out a clear path for fathers and sons that includes specific activities, rites of passage, and significant "marking moments" that can be customized to fit any family.
It's not enough to hope our sons will become good men. We need them to be good at being men. This book shows how fathers, grandfathers, and other male mentors can lead the way.
©2021 Jon Tyson; research copyright 2021 by Barna Group (P)2021 eChristianListeners also enjoyed...
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The relationship between a father and a son is like none other. Dads have a God-given role to protect and provide for their families, always striving to teach their sons the life skills they'll need to grow into honorable men. But many dads struggle with feelings of inadequacy regarding their fathering abilities. They want to be better dads. Rick Johnson can tell them how.
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Too much "how to be a man", not enough substance
- By Ron on 01-22-14
By: Rick Johnson
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Father to Son
- Life Lessons on Raising a Boy
- By: Harry H. Harrison Jr.
- Narrated by: Stephen R. Thorne
- Length: 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Warm and fuzzy, anchored in values, and filled with simple words of wisdom, this beloved, best-selling book for parents speaks to the important business of raising sons, and distills their timeless lessons into nuggets of wisdom - some lighthearted, some serious, some practical, and some intangible, and all supported by a strong moral backbone.
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List of What to do, not Why or principles behind it
- By Ben on 02-15-25
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Kind Words for Unkind Days
- A Guide to Surviving and Thriving in Difficult Times
- By: Jayne Hardy
- Narrated by: Jayne Hardy
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The perfect practical pick-me-up for life's tough days, this book is the perfect guide to help you feel happier, healthier and calmer. We all have days where we feel like the world is getting us down. But here's the thing - you're not alone. From helping us see what strong really looks like, to what to do when you have no energy for self-care; Jayne Hardy shows us that even on our most difficult days, a little kindness can go a very long way.
By: Jayne Hardy
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A Guide to Raising Sons to Manhood
- Blueprint to Raise a Good Black Man
- By: Clay Cowan
- Narrated by: Danny Swopes
- Length: 2 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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You hold your son in your arms for the first time. As you look at his perfect hands and fingers, he grabs onto your thumb. You smile as tears start streaming down your face. You can’t believe this moment has come; the moment you can finally hold your son in your arms. “I will never let you go”, you start to tell your son, “I promise, I will always be there for you. I promise to do whatever I can to help you succeed”.
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A Meaningful Approach to Parenting
- By Butterflywings09 on 04-28-25
By: Clay Cowan
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Atomic Actions
- Experience Transformative Breakthroughs and Unstoppable Momentum
- By: Michael Pedersen
- Narrated by: Robert Plank
- Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into "Atomic Actions" for an unfiltered personal development and self-growth approach. Peak Performance Coach Michael Pedersen has decades of experience and knowledge on this topic. This book focuses on overcoming barriers to decisiveness, equipping you with strategies and processes for success. This self-help book is a comprehensive guide to becoming an "action-taker" in life. Your confidence and self-belief will skyrocket, resulting in success in all facets of your life.
By: Michael Pedersen
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Habits of the Household: Audio Bible Studies
- Simple Practices to Help You and Your Family Draw Closer to God
- By: Justin Whitmel Earley
- Narrated by: Justin Whitmel Earley
- Length: 1 hr and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Parenting happens in habits. We make meals, shuttle our kids to events, answer their questions, discipline them, and do bedtime. But did you know that even these ordinary routines can serve as extraordinary opportunities to live out God’s love in profound ways? In Habits of the Household, you will discover simple practices you can implement around your daily routines and seemingly mundane moments that will lead to a lifetime of growing closer to God—both for you and everyone in your home.
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Habits of the Household
- Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms
- By: Justin Whitmel Earley
- Narrated by: Justin Earley, Troy Simons, Ruth Simons
- Length: 6 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Discover simple habits and easy-to-implement daily rhythms that will help you find meaning beyond the chaos of family life as you create a home where kids and parents alike practice how to love God and each other. You long for tender moments with your children - but do you ever find yourself too busy to stop, make eye contact, and say something you really mean?
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Phenomenal
- By Ashley E Martin on 07-13-23
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The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year (New Father Series)
- By: Armin A. Brott
- Narrated by: Armin Brott
- Length: 10 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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The essential handbook for all things first-year father is now fully updated and revised. Not only will new dads get a month-by-month guide to their baby’s development, men listening to The New Father will learn how they change, grow, and develop over the first 12 months of fatherhood. In each chapter, Brott focuses on What’s Going On with the Baby; What You’re Going Through; What’s Going On with Your Partner; You and Your Baby; Family Matters; and more.
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Great guide but expectations are insane
- By Tampa2 on 08-22-20
By: Armin A. Brott
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Be the Dad She Needs You to Be
- The Indelible Imprint a Father Leaves on His Daughter's Life
- By: Dr. Kevin Leman
- Narrated by: Stu Gray
- Length: 6 hrs
- Unabridged
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The relationship that matters most to your daughter isn't the one with her mother - it's the one with you, Dad. Her self-esteem, choices, behavior, character, and even her ideas about or choice of a marriage partner are all directly tied to you, as the most important representative to her of the male species.
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Future or Present Fathers Should Get This Book
- By Gaggleframpf on 09-14-16
By: Dr. Kevin Leman
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The Expectant Father
- The Ultimate Guide for Dads-to-Be
- By: Armin A. Brott, Jennifer Ash
- Narrated by: Armin A. Brott
- Length: 10 hrs and 52 mins
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We are expecting! The 20th anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insights into the emotional, financial, and physical - yes, physical - effects of impending parenthood on men.
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Useful, but less to non-USA readers.
- By Jonatan Tierno on 08-23-16
By: Armin A. Brott, and others
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Raising Lions
- By: Joe Newman
- Narrated by: Joe Newman
- Length: 5 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Current child-rearing techniques seek to develop children who are confident, self-assured, and unafraid to speak their minds-lions instead of lambs. Although largely positive, this shift has brought with it some very serious problems in our children's behavior. Without going back to an authoritarian model, Joe Newman has developed new ways of helping children develop the ability to self-regulate without undermining their confidence, and individuality.
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Perfect timing for our two-year old
- By Megan Shank on 04-06-20
By: Joe Newman
More than that it is a great resource to disciple at every level
Outstanding work of fathering and discipling
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Incredible. Starts off slow but is totally worth the read
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Great
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Very challenging
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Thanks you
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Excellent!
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Incredibly powerful book!
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Give this book a listen past the intro. It's filled with wisdom, insight, some hearty laughs, and some misty-eyed moments.
I'll be picking up a hard copy of this book to mark up and wreck, and I'll be re-reading this book throughout the years to come, and I'll be using this book considerably when I draw out the roadmap of life I'd like my son to experience. Wish me luck,
Insightful borders to raising men
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The world needs this
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A must read/listen!!
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