Dadville with Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin

Andy Crouch: Quantity Leads to Quality

Feb 18, 2025

In this conversation, Andy Crouch, an author and former editor at Christianity Today, sheds light on parenting in a tech-dominated world. He emphasizes the importance of intentional and quality time with kids, balancing career pressures with family life. Andy shares insights on the necessity of sabbaticals for personal growth and the challenges of guiding children through modern stressors. His reflections on unstructured play and open communication highlight the evolving dynamics of parenting today.

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Andy Crouch

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Andy Crouch emphasizes the necessity of taking regular sabbaticals, highlighting their role in fostering personal growth and renewed clarity over time.

The discussion on parenting in a tech-driven world underscores the importance of being emotionally present and spending quality time with children.

Crouch shares his career journey, illustrating how transitions reflect adaptability and the significance of viewing career paths as evolving journeys rather than fixed roles.

Deep dives

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Intro

3min

Navigating Musical and Career Journeys

17min

Intention and Transformation: From Hair Growth to Life Choices

3min

Navigating Career and Parenthood: Finding Balance

19min

Navigating Parenting Pressures in a Stressful World

5min

Intentionality and Presence in Parenting

24min

The Resurgence of Travel Agents and Fatherhood Insights

2min

You could call Andy Crouch an author. You could also call him a former editor of Christianity Today. Or even a Partner for Theology and Culture at Praxis (which he still is). And on good days you could call him a connoisseur of Bach piano sonatas. Today on the pod he joins the fellas to discuss the challenges of parenting in a tech-filled lifestyle, why sabbaticals are essential, and how to manage quality time with your kids.

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