Between the Lanes
Special Guest Chris Griffin CEO and Men's Pastor Ep. 9
Oct 30, 2023
Todd interviews Chris Griffin, CEO of Hover Energy and Men's Pastor at Gateway Church. They discuss Chris's experience pastoring as a CEO and an actual pastor, reflections on life and the role of father figures, the power of building relationships, finding healing through Jesus, understanding father wounds and the importance of purpose, and the power of authenticity and staying true to oneself.
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Quick takeaways
- Father wounds and the need for fathers to provide unconditional love and affirmation to their children, regardless of their background or culture.
- The importance of authenticity in discovering one's true identity and purpose, resisting societal pressures and social media influence.
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Father wounds and the importance of unconditional love
One of the main themes that emerged from the podcast episode was the prevalence of father wounds among the men Chris Griffin has interacted with. Many of these men struggle with feelings of inadequacy and fear of failure, stemming from conditional love and a lack of affirmation in their childhood. Chris emphasizes the need for fathers to provide unconditional love and affirmation to their children, recognizing that this issue is not limited to broken homes, but is present across different backgrounds and cultures. He encourages fathers to prioritize relationship over performance-driven motivation, helping their children develop a solid sense of identity and unconditional love that can transform lives.
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