Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast Dad, Just say, "Sure." EP 380
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Sep 18, 2020 Todd Wilson, founder of Familyman Ministries, shares his wisdom as a veteran homeschool dad and speaker. He emphasizes the importance of saying "sure" to your kids for creating lasting memories. Todd discusses the balance between parenting and career, and how to avoid regrets by fostering family connections. He provides practical tactics for engaging with children and highlights the need for persistence in rebuilding relationships. With a dash of humor, he reminds dads that unconditional love and active involvement are key in parenting.
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End‑Of‑Life Regrets Reveal Priorities
- At life's end people most often regret time not spent with family rather than lack of career success.
- Prioritizing family yields deep, long-term fulfillment that wealth or fame cannot replace.
Familyman RV Life
- Todd describes converting to RV life and the chaos of travel with kids, including fires and towing incidents.
- The RV taught his family simplicity and produced memories they value forever.
Choose Presence Over One‑Off Programs
- Be physically present in daily life: rise, walk, and lie down with your family to create natural teaching moments.
- Presence beats staged, infrequent "dad time" for real influence.
