The Will Spencer Podcast DR. JOEL BEEKE - Family Leadership for Men: The Three Offices Every Christian Father Must Master
Dr. Joel Beeke is chancellor of Puritan Reformed Seminary, pastor, and prolific author who has written over 100 books on Reformed theology and Christian living. In this conversation, he shares his revolutionary approach to biblical manhood through the offices of prophet, priest, and king in the home. Dr. Beeke reveals how daily family worship and passionate prayer can transform families, drawing from his experience growing a seminary from 4 to 530 students and raising three children who remained faithful to Christ.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Fathers must be prophets, priests, and kings to their wives and children
- Daily family worship is non-negotiable for Christian households
- Couples who pray together passionately stay together spiritually
- Most men fail at family leadership because they don't know how to start
- Children need to see their father's soul-love through earnest prayer
- Discipline done in love, not anger, builds loyalty rather than rebellion
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
"How to Lead Your Family: A Guide for Men Wanting to Be More" - Joel Beeke
"Family Worship Bible Guide" - Joel Beeke
"How to Cultivate Private Prayer" - Joel Beeke
"Reformed Systematic Theology" (4 volumes) - Joel Beeke
"Meet the Puritans" - Joel Beeke
"Shepherding a Child's Heart" - Ted Tripp
"Valley of Vision" - Arthur Bennett
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