Being Sons

The Being Sons podcast helps men walk in union with God, as Father and sons.

53. Sons at Work w/Rich Pantusa - Part 2/2 07/16/2024

52. Son at Work w/Rich Pantusa - Part 1/2 07/02/2024

51. Engaging Anxiety w/Mandy Nelson Part 2/2 03/13/2024

50. Engaging Anxiety w/Mandy Nelson Part 1/2 02/23/2024

49. Sage: A Man's Second Passage w/Chris Bruno - Part 2/2 12/28/2023

48. Sage: A Man's Second Passage w/Chris Bruno - Part 1/2 12/05/2023

47. The Divine Template for Sonship w/Jim Barker - Part 2/2 09/07/2023

46. From Lion to Christian with Jim Barker - Part 1/2 08/24/2023

45. Stealing Past Watchful Dragons - A Conversation w/Mandy Nelson 02/23/2023

44. Adoption as Sons - A Conversation with Scott Morin 01/19/2023

43. The Sex Talks (Part 2 of 2) A Conversation Between Father and Sons 10/16/2022

42. The Sex Talks (Part 1 of 2) A Conversation Between Father and Sons 09/29/2022

41. From Orphan to Argyle w/Darren Lewis (Part 2 of 2) 08/18/2022

40. From Orphan to Argyle w/Darren Lewis (Part 1 of 2) 08/05/2022

39. Katischuó - The Strength That Prevails (Part 2 of 2) w/John Eldredge 06/24/2022

38. Katischuó - The Strength That Prevails (Part 1 of 2) w/John Eldredge 06/23/2022

37. Sons are Made in the Wilderness w/Scott Morin 05/27/2022

36. Fathering Daughters w/Sissy Goff 05/04/2022

36. Fathering Daughters w/Sissy Goff In this conversation I got to speak with one of my parenting heroes and an expert on girl's development needs, Sissy Goff. Out of the 29 years experience she has invested in working with girls, she shares some incredible wisdom and encouragement. How important a role do fathers play in the lives of their daughters? What do daughters need most from us? What questions do daughters carry with them wherever they go, and what gifts does God give uniquely to fathers who have the courage to press in and love well? What common mistakes do fathers make when fathering their daughters into and then through their teenage years? And given that most girls suffer silently under the crushing weight of anxiety, how can we recognize this anxiety and offer our strength in a helpful way? We also addressed the 4 developmental stages girls must go through to become women. • Stage 1 – Discovery Years, birth - 5 • Stage 2 - Adventurous, 6-10 • Stage 3 – Narcissistic Years, 11-14 • Stage 4 – Autonomous Years, 15-19 We talk about these things and much more. Listen, enjoy and be encouraged that you are God-picked to be your daughter's father for a reason and with God's assistance you have everything you need to succeed. :) ABOUT Sissy Goff, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, spends most of her days talking with girls and their families, with the help of her counseling assistant/pet therapist, Lucy the Havanese. She has worked as the Director of Child and Adolescent Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee since 1993, with a Master’s degree from Vanderbilt University. Sissy speaks to parents and children’s ministers across the country, and is the author of twelve books, including the bestselling “Raising Worry-Free Girls”, “Braver, Stronger Smarter” (for elementary school girls) and her newest book for teenage girls, “Brave”. See her full collection at the link below). Sissy is a regular contributor to various podcasts and publications, including their own podcast called “Raising Boys and Girls”. See Sissy's Amazon Bibliography: Daystar Counseling Ministries: Raising Boys and Girls website: Raising Boys and Girls podcast on Apple: /episode/index/show/beingsons/id/23008451

35. Fathering Boys (Part 2 of 2) w/David Thomas 04/20/2022

35. Fathering Boys (Part 2 of 2) w/David Thomas Every boy needs things only a father can give. In part 2 of this 2 part conversation, we continue our interview with David Thomas, a sought after counselor with 26 years experience helping boys and families. We begin to dive into understanding the developmental stages of boys into men. • Explorer (roughly age 1-4) • Lover (5-8) • Individual (9-12) • Wanderer (13-18) • Warrior (17-25) I also asked him "Is it our job as fathers to push or pull our sons through the stages to become men, or do they naturally flow from one into the other?" What mistakes are common for fathers to make when fathering boys as they transition into manhood, between 7 and 20+ years old? What do we as fathers tend to focus too much on? Too little on? And what should we focus more on instead? What is your counsel to fathers when we blow it? How do we most effectively reconnect with sons? Very practically, what habits can we, as fathers, build into our routines with our sons to keep the lines of communication and joy open? What common qualities do you see in good, effective fathers? What do you want to say to men who fear they do not have what it takes to raise a son? (Maybe because fathering was not modeled well for them?) If you are a father to a boy, you will wanna hear this encouraging discussion. And be sure to go back and listen to part 1. ABOUT David Thomas: DAVID THOMAS, L.M.S.W., (Licensed Master Social Worker) is the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, TN. He is the co-author of ten books, including the best-selling "Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys" and "Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social & Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach" as well as his two latest titles "Raising Emotionally Strong Boys" and the companion workbook "Strong and Smart: A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions" (available for pre-order now!). He is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts, including his own called Raising Boys and Girls, has been featured in publications like The Washington Post and USA Today, and speaks across the country. He and his wife, Connie, have a daughter, twin sons and a yellow lab named Owen. You can follow him on social media @raisingboysandgirls and find the latest parenting resources at raisingboysandgirls.com. Daystar Counseling Ministries: Raising Boys and Girls website: Raising Boys and Girls podcast on Apple: David Thomas has written several books on raising boys, including: 1. Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys 2. Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social & Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach 3. Raising Emotionally Strong Boys (available for pre-order now!) 4. Strong and Smart: A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions" (available for pre-order now!) See his bibliography on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/David-Thomas/e/B001JS98NC?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000 /episode/index/show/beingsons/id/22857008