Dad Tired Healing Father Wounds and Finding Identity in God with Bob Cooley| 392
Mar 4, 2024
Exploring the impact of absent fathers on children's identities, the emotional journey of a son's first deer shooting experience, reflections on identity and relationships from a Dad Tired annual retreat, healing from father wounds, and engaging with Empowered Homes for family transformation.
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Grenada Experience
- Jerrad Lopes recounts a trip to Grenada, where he interacted with fatherless children.
- A boy's simple touch highlighted the deep need for positive male influence and identity affirmation.
Identity and Fatherhood
- Many men lack a strong sense of identity, often due to absent or emotionally unavailable fathers.
- This lack of identity can lead to crises and struggles in adulthood.
Wounds and Identity
- Bobby Cooley observes that identity issues and past wounds often drive men's struggles.
- These wounds often stem from seeking identity in things other than God.