Pints With Aquinas St. Joseph as a Model for Fatherhood (Devin Schadt) | Ep. 504
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Jan 16, 2025 
Devin Schadt, co-founder of the Fathers of St. Joseph and author focused on St. Joseph, shares profound insights on fatherhood. He discusses the crucial role of fathers in children's development and the negative impact of father absence. Schadt emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, deep relationships, and the model of St. Joseph in navigating fatherhood. The conversation touches on emotional challenges men face, the dynamic of father-son bonds, and the transformative power of faith in fostering authentic connections within families.
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Heaven and Hell
- Heaven is eternal communion, while hell is eternal, toxic loneliness.
- The fires of hell, purgatory, and heaven all represent different aspects of God's presence and our response to it.
Father Wounds
- Many men have father wounds due to generations of men burying emotions and societal shifts.
- This makes it hard to trust God the Father and leads to extremes in leadership: abdication or domination.
Abdication vs. Domination
- Men often lead with abdication or domination, seen in Adam's failure and Christ's sacrifice.
- Women desire sacrificial love, not abdication; they want to be protected, especially from men's insecurities.
