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Episode Synopsis
👋 Welcome to the inaugural episode of "DadMode: God, Grit, Goals," where we dive deep into the journey of modern Christian fatherhood.
🎙 About This Episode:
Today, we're thrilled to introduce Don Manning—dad of seven, granddad of five (and counting), entrepreneur, and church elder. Don's the real deal, and he's here to share his wealth of experience in balancing a demanding career while being a rock in his family and community.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction & Family Life
Meet Don Manning and hear about his large family with seven kids and five grandkids.
1:10 Personal Growth & Stages of Life
The journey of continual learning and the concept of 'third life.'
How people evolve every decade.
6:08 Listening to God & Personal Mission
Don's struggle and journey to find his life's purpose.
How faith and family became his anchor.
15:02 Career and Family Balance
Choosing family over career and the trade-offs.
19:06 Instilling Grit through Investment
Investing in your kids' dreams as a method to instill grit.
26:21 Family Prayer & Bible Study
Formal and informal ways to incorporate spirituality into family life.
30:42 Teenagers Questioning & Owning Their Faith
Navigating your kids' challenging questions about God.
36:01 Mastering Family and Faith Relationships
Exploring the importance of studying your spouse to strengthen family bonds and setting an example through an authentic relationship with God.
45:16 Practicing Skills in Relationships
Continual improvement in relationships is like mastering a skill.
48:36 Encouragement and Careful Correction
How to balance encouragement and correction in parenting.
50:06 Parenting with Faith and Standards
A comprehensive look at finding the biblical balance in raising children, setting faith-based standards, and recognizing each child's unique gifts.
56:22 Danger of Overprotectiveness
A cautionary note on letting children experience life under God's guidance.
📘 Special Mention:
Don Manning is the author of Crazy Cool Family, and he's got an amazing community called BaseCamp. He also co-hosts a podcast with his wife Suzanne! Find out more at www.crazycoolfamily.com.
🔗 Useful Links:
• Follow DadMode Podcast: https://www.miketobias.me/podcast
• Don Manning’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Cool-Family-Rethink-Way/dp/171703554X
• BaseCamp Community: https://basecamp.crazycoolfamily.com/
• Don Manning’s Podcast: https://www.crazycoolfamily.com/podcasts/crazy-cool-family
🙏 Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with anyone you think could benefit. Let's keep leading with God, Grit, and Goals!
🎙 About This Episode:
Today, we're thrilled to introduce Don Manning—dad of seven, granddad of five (and counting), entrepreneur, and church elder. Don's the real deal, and he's here to share his wealth of experience in balancing a demanding career while being a rock in his family and community.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction & Family Life
Meet Don Manning and hear about his large family with seven kids and five grandkids.
1:10 Personal Growth & Stages of Life
The journey of continual learning and the concept of 'third life.'
How people evolve every decade.
6:08 Listening to God & Personal Mission
Don's struggle and journey to find his life's purpose.
How faith and family became his anchor.
15:02 Career and Family Balance
Choosing family over career and the trade-offs.
19:06 Instilling Grit through Investment
Investing in your kids' dreams as a method to instill grit.
26:21 Family Prayer & Bible Study
Formal and informal ways to incorporate spirituality into family life.
30:42 Teenagers Questioning & Owning Their Faith
Navigating your kids' challenging questions about God.
36:01 Mastering Family and Faith Relationships
Exploring the importance of studying your spouse to strengthen family bonds and setting an example through an authentic relationship with God.
45:16 Practicing Skills in Relationships
Continual improvement in relationships is like mastering a skill.
48:36 Encouragement and Careful Correction
How to balance encouragement and correction in parenting.
50:06 Parenting with Faith and Standards
A comprehensive look at finding the biblical balance in raising children, setting faith-based standards, and recognizing each child's unique gifts.
56:22 Danger of Overprotectiveness
A cautionary note on letting children experience life under God's guidance.
📘 Special Mention:
Don Manning is the author of Crazy Cool Family, and he's got an amazing community called BaseCamp. He also co-hosts a podcast with his wife Suzanne! Find out more at www.crazycoolfamily.com.
🔗 Useful Links:
• Follow DadMode Podcast: https://www.miketobias.me/podcast
• Don Manning’s Book: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Cool-Family-Rethink-Way/dp/171703554X
• BaseCamp Community: https://basecamp.crazycoolfamily.com/
• Don Manning’s Podcast: https://www.crazycoolfamily.com/podcasts/crazy-cool-family
🙏 Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with anyone you think could benefit. Let's keep leading with God, Grit, and Goals!
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