In this episode, Ethan discusses some research and statistical studies in relation to the decreasing amount of leadership from men. There are several academic and research studies looked at in this podcast indicating the effects of prenatal and preconception that can affect children prior to birth. Additionally, labor force statistics are showing a reversal in the workforce, and the church is also seeing a shift in church involvement for men. This episode is and can be both for men and women. Men, to give you goals to shoot for. Women have a filter through which to assess a future husband. For more information or to get in contact with Ethan click here.

Academic Sources Referenced: 

Fathers matter from the start: The role of expectant fathers in child development

Sofia I. Cardenas, Alyssa R. Morris, Narcis Marshall, Elizabeth C. Aviv, Magdalena Martínez García, Pia Sellery, Darby E. Saxbe

Recruiting Fathers For Parenting Research:

Yaremych, Haley E. and Susan Persky. "Recruiting Fathers for Parenting Research: An Evaluation of Eight Recruitment Methods and an Exploration of Fathers' Motivations for Participation." Parenting, Science and Practice ahead-of-print, no. ahead-of-print (2022): 1-32.

Daily Time Men Spend on Sports/Leisure Activities

Gender gap in religious service attendance has narrowed in U.S.

Mothers Are the Primary Earners