Spiritual Lessons I've Learned from Fatherhood - Apostolic Voice
June 14, 2024 • Ryan French
In this episode, Rev. Ryan French discusses the importance of fatherhood and the lessons he has learned from being a father. He emphasizes the value of the role of fathers in society and the impact they can have on their families and communities. He also talks about the need to break generational curses and create stronger family units. Rev. French highlights the importance of prioritizing the eternal well-being of our children over their temporary happiness and the need for ongoing sanctification in our lives. He concludes by encouraging parents to prioritize the things of God in the upbringing of their children. In this conversation, Rev. Ryan French shares four lessons he has learned from fatherhood. He emphasizes that our happiness is secondary to the safety of our soul and that boundaries are not meant to hurt us, but to help us. He also discusses the importance of recognizing that life is not fair and that we should not let others' bad behavior excuse our own. Lastly, he highlights the boundless love of our Heavenly Father and encourages us to approach God with the boldness of a child.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Father's Day Greetings
02:33 The Importance of Fatherhood
05:37 Breaking Generational Curses and Building Stronger Families
07:31 Prioritizing Eternal Well-being over Temporary Happiness
23:17 The Role of Parents in Modeling Faith
29:07 The Priority of Safety over Happiness
30:05 The Purpose of Boundaries
37:16 The Reality of Life's Unfairness
50:25 The Boundless Love of Our Heavenly Father
