
Practice Makes Parent Lionhearted-A Father's Guide To Life & Raising Sons
Nov 12, 2025
Brandon and David Lindell, both passionate pastors and co-authors of 'Lionhearted,' delve into the modern challenges of fatherhood. They discuss the cultural pressures on men, underscoring the importance of emotional engagement over traditional toughness. The Lindells emphasize vulnerability and the act of modeling humility for sons, promoting healthy family dynamics. They also highlight the crucial role of supportive wives in nurturing a godly home. Finally, they provide practical advice on fostering spiritual leadership and intentional conversations with children.
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Heart First Shapes Fatherhood
- Men must steward their hearts because everything flows from the heart and affects parenting and leadership.
- Proverbs 4:23 anchors the message: guard your heart to shape character and influence.
Redefining Strength As Relational
- Culture sells a distorted masculinity that prizes toughness and disengagement over relational strength.
- True biblical manhood blends strength with communication, vulnerability, and servant leadership.
Filter Teachings Through Jesus
- The manosphere twists masculine ideals into domineering, insecure behavior that can masquerade as Christianity.
- Use Jesus' example as the ultimate filter for evaluating masculine teaching and models.


