Fatherhood: Perspectives on Righteous Intentional Parenting
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsA podcast based the perspective of fathers on the concept of Righteous and Intentional Parenting. Joseph Winkle and Taylor Greenhalgh (both fathers) have some fun discussing parenting and some of their own success and failures as dads. In several episodes, you'll probably hear the perspective of wives and mothers, as well as other knowledgeable guest experts. The podcast is for anyone who is now, or is aspiring to become, a parent. The subject is approached from the idea that parenting is a divine responsibility. These discussions are moderated by two men, fathers with children of widely varying ages, who take being a dad seriously - but don't always take themselves too seriously.
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Episodes
Letting Go
February 11, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBJoseph and Taylor share ideas about holding on to kids so tightly that we crush the relationship we have with them. They share examples of times when they have realized they need to let go a little, so their children could grow. Everyone worries about their kids. Some of us more than others. But, the fear that accompanies that worry can also bring up needed anger. The guys talk about mustering trust in their children, in themselves, and in God.
Mothers
February 04, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBJoseph and Taylor discuss the vital part that mothers play in their lives.
Compassion
January 28, 2022 07:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBTaylor and Joseph discuss the foundational principle of compassion. They share thoughts on how compassion fits into their roles as fathers, as spouses, and as sons.
Being Content
January 21, 2022 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBTaylor and Joseph discuss the concept of contentment. What is it? How do we find it? Is it possible to have it when times are tough? Being content does not mean just settles, stops trying, growing, or learning. But what is it, and why do we seek it?
Finding Vision
January 14, 2022 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBJoseph and Taylor discuss the power of vision and goals, and how they can transmute themselves into reality. They share experiences of their own, stories of how their children have taught them more about these things. They also explore the importance of helping children learn to use goals and vision to give power to their own lives as they grow.
Of Resolutions, Goals, and Habits
January 07, 2022 07:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBTaylor and Joseph discuss resolutions, goals setting, and the development of new habits as we start a new year.
Learning About The Greatest Gifts
December 24, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBJoseph and Taylor discuss ways to brighten the Christmas Holiday. They share stories and give examples on how anyone can do it – and make their Christmas lighter and more spirit-filled.
Integrity and Example
December 17, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBTaylor shares a story about one of his sons. As a 7-year-old his son’s integrity was in question because of some cyberbullying in school. When this was discussed with the teacher, the response was, “I knew it wasn’t your son because he never behaves that way”. The fruits of teaching kids about honesty and integrity paid off for this boy at age 7. Taylor shares a story about the lack of integrity he found in a man who decided to show his kids how to take advantage by being less than – and g...
Meet Them Where They Are
December 10, 2021 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBA powerful episode focusing on the importance of a father to his daughter. In an interview with Samira, Taylor’s wife, we learn about a single father raising teenage daughters on his own. Samira talks about how her father was a man who had a gift for relating to all kinds of people. And, how that gift benefited her, and her sisters who are not at all the same. She speaks of seeing the sacrifice he made for his family, the things he gave up. His love for people and his Christ-like way of li...
Discipline
December 03, 2021 07:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBJoseph and Taylor discuss a subject that is a little frightening to some of us. Disciplining our kids. They share examples and experiences of how vital disciplining children is to their happiness. How holding back discipline and correction prevents kids from understanding that they are responsible for their choices and actions. This episode dovetails well with the previous episode on setting boundaries.
Boundaries
November 26, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBA vital aspect of a peaceful home, and (believe it or not) happy children is boundaries. We’re not talking a fence around the yard – we’re talking setting limits on behavior and activities that will help keep kids safe in the long run. Joseph and Taylor discuss the seeming dichotomy between giving children everything they want to keep them happy and set limits and boundaries that they may fight against – but in the long run that help them stay happy and grow into well-adjusted adults. Th...
Lessons From Surviving Suicide
November 19, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBTaylor and Joseph conduct a powerful interview with a suicide survivor Ryan Burke. Ryan unflinching shares his story. He gives perspectives and suggestions on how you might help someone who is struggling – and encouragement and wisdom if you are struggling yourself. This may be a frightening subject, but it is important that we all learn more. Suicide numbers have risen steadily in the past decade, with the largest proportion of that number being males (by almost 3 to 1). Frighteningly, th...
The Elephants
November 12, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBTaylor shares insights from an article written by Jordan J. MacRae in July of 2012. Mr. MacRae, an inmate in prison in New Hampshire, authored ‘In The Absence of Fathers: A Story of Elephants and Men”. This article the behavior of young, or juvenile elephants, left without the influence of Adult Bull elephants – and the young men without fathers and other positive male role models. Taylor and Joseph share their insights on the importance of male role models for children, And, how a father d...
Practicing Emotional Resilience
November 05, 2021 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.64 MBJoseph and Taylor take a week off - and you get to listen to an interview from their producer/engineer Jim Fugate, and his podcast, An Ounce. A program Note: The audio quality, especially on my side of this interview, is not great. I apologize. My mic just didn’t want to function properly and it cannot be fixed – but the interview content is too good not to share. Have you ever met someone that has that great attitude? You know. That person who – when life throws them a curveball, or ...
The Role That Binds Us Together
October 29, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBTaylor shares an experience he recently had with his wife in Mexico. While walking o the beech they came across another family and began a conversation. The conversation turned to their shared role as parents. And, though their life circumstances were different, there experience as parents, was a common bond that caused a 40-minute walk on the beach to turn into a very uplifting 3-hour conversation. There is a bond between fathers. Those who care about their role as dads, son’s and husbands...
Getting What we Need Instead of What We Want
October 22, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBJoseph shares a story in which he strives to find something he wanted for four days, and how he finally found what he needed – and then got what he wanted. The experience shows how frustrating delays and irritating little issues can be for our good. Taylor and Joseph discuss how the Lord will often delay our getting what we think we need, in order to give us what really need. And, how this understanding and patients can help with fatherhood.
Prayer and Life's Lessons
October 15, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBJoseph and Taylor discuss experiences in teaching there children how to have faith, and in praying to God for help. There stories include great – perhaps even miraculous – experiences of encouraging their children to pray for something, and then their own time pleading with God to answer the prayer of their child. But, realizing perhaps they should have worried so much as even an seemingly unanswered prayer can be the subject for great learning and discussion. That, at times, the best lear...
Conversations in Your Head
October 08, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBJoseph and Taylor talk about the influence negative self-defeating thoughts can have, and how to short circuit them. How to get your kids talking to you, and keep them talking, so you can help them to overcome or avoid negative self-talk and worry.
Looking For Truth
October 01, 2021 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBJoseph and Taylor discuss the challenges children face in finding a trusted source of information. Joseph shares a story about breaking the news that can often blow a child’s mind – Santa’s not real, Santa is a wonderful idea and tradition. We can lose our children’s trust in so many ways – this is just one example. So, how do we protect that relationship and keep the channels of communication open? Taylor and Joseph discuss a few ideas that might help.
What About Addiction Part 2 of 2
September 24, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn part 1 Joseph and Taylor have the privilege of speaking with Grayson. Grayson, a young man who has struggled with addiction for years, was willing to tell his story. Grayson shares his thoughts about addiction and the roles he and his parents played in helping him get sober. Grayson talks about his attitude and the barriers that kept him from seeking help, and the elements that made him want to get sober. In part 2 we hear a bit more from Grayson - and get to listen to his mom and dad ab...
What About Addiction Part 1 of 2
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBIn part 1 Joseph and Taylor have the privilege of speaking with Grayson. Grayson, a young man who has struggled with addiction for years, was willing to tell his story. Grayson shares his thoughts about addiction and the roles he and his parents played in helping him get sober. Grayson talks about his attitude and the barriers that kept him from seeking help, and the elements that made him want to get sober. In part 2 we hear a bit more from Grayson - and get to listen to his mom and dad ab...
A Closer Look at Gratitude
September 17, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBGratitude is a powerful thing. In this episode, Taylor and Joseph discuss moments when they have focused on gratitude and how it pulled them through and brightened their lives. They discuss principles from the following sources: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Anchor Synopsys and Ted Talk Link at https://blog.hubspot.com/service/happiness-advantage The Healing Power of Gratitude Russell M. Nelson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i51gcWCs-Ho Finally, they leave the listener w...
Enduring Well
September 10, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBEnduring Well Life is full of ups and downs. It's just the way it is. But, what do you do with the downs? The Tough Times? Is there really any value in them? Taylor and Joseph talk about the blessings of tough things. The good can come from the hard things. Why we should strive to ‘endure it well’. There is hope. The darkness eventually ends and light returns. And, if we can find a way to endure it well - while we wait - we may find we've changed for the better. Referenced during th...
Getting Ahead of Real Problems
September 03, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWhen is the right time to start talking to your kids about addiction, sex, alcohol, and other things that might lead them down a sad path? When they are teenagers? When they are 10 or 12? “Never, because my kids won’t listen to me.” Taylor and Joseph interview an addiction prevention specialist and learn some enlightening things. Facts that show parental involvement is a key part of help kids stay out of trouble of all kinds. Prevention is, in large part, simple. But unfortunately, not alwa...
The Secret No-Fail Solution
August 27, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBDepression, worry, and many other troubles we all have to deal with. There is a simple (not necessarily easy) way to begin to triumph over them. It is a pattern you can show your kids, and involve them in, so they can use it themselves as they grow. What is the quickest way out of a funk? What is the best way to overcome the downs? Joseph and Taylor discuss the power of service. How it lifts those in need but also lifts those who serve. Listen as they share personal experiences and ideas on...
High Anxiety
August 20, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBTaylor and Joseph discuss how anxiety and depression might impact being a dad. The interview Jim Fugate, a retired emergency responder with and get some insights from him. Taylor also shares an experience, and how it impacted his family. Both Taylor and Jim deal with anxiety, and they discuss how it feels, and how it touches their lives and the lives of their loved ones. Do you know someone who has these kinds of struggles (diagnosed or not)? Are you someone who has these struggles yourself...
A Higher Source
August 13, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBJoseph and Taylor discuss the idea of partnering with God, or the divine, or that higher power when filling the role of parent. How functioning in that role with the idea there is something higher there to help you can be powerful. And, that can be an amazing influence on you, and your kids; and that can be a priceless asset. They discuss how tapping into the source of insight helps when you don’t have an answer, when you have reacted in a way you regret, or when you are struggling. They ...
A Discussion With Jimmer's Dad
August 06, 2021 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode, Joseph and Taylor have a guest - Al Fredette, the proud father of Jimmer Fredette. For those who may not be aware, Jimmer has had a very notable basketball career. From his time a BYU to the NBA, and now playing internationally. Al talks about raising a future basketball phenom, and the mentoring Jimmer got from his older siblings TJ and Lindsay. He discusses how principles of Kindness and the Gospel of Jesus Christ were a pattern for parenthood. And, how the family now gi...
Of Faith And Fear
July 30, 2021 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBJoseph starts with the story of attempting to defuse a conflict in a Walmart parking lot. He discovers how the conflict began, and prevents the situation from getting worse. In this experience he notices a parallel to the way fear interrupts or lives and impacts our families. Joseph and Taylor discuss the reality of fear, where fear might often originate, and ideas on how to overcome fear so it doesn’t infect relationships with family. This discussion also explores the role of faith in ove...
What Do You Think?
July 23, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBEver wondered if you were doing any good in your family? If you being present was making things better, or worse. Everyone has moments of doubt, anxiety, and depression – sometimes we dwell there longer than just moments. The question is, what do we do about it? Taylor and Joseph discuss a powerful concept that impacts parenting. The notion that, the way our minds work, the way we think, and what we believe has great power in creating where we stand in our life right now. They further delve...
Instant Family
July 16, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThis episode includes an interview with David Greenhalgh, a stepfather of 3 boys. David was not looking for marriage (again) and definitely not family, but sometimes life has different ideas. Not only did he marry, but he got an instant family. Joseph and Taylor discuss with David some of his perspectives as a step-dad and the challenges that can be expected when there are 3 teenage boys in the picture. Some of the things he had learned probably won’t surprise you. Some of his insights mig...
Drop Despair Seek Hope
July 09, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBEver had one of those experiences where you feel completely defeated? The kind of moment when it seems like a waste, it's lost, you’ve failed. If we are honest with ourselves, we will probably have to say yes. Joseph and Taylor provide a powerful perspective that might help you next time your ‘there’. NOTE: Due to equipment issues the audio quality in this episode is a bit low but the message is too good not to share. And, as these podcasts unscripted, we feared we couldn't do it twice....
Making Reading Fundamental
July 02, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBReading is a fundamental part of communication. Reading to a child benefits both the adult and the child. A child who has been read to on a regular basis will develop language skills, and become a better learner. And, reading together develops relationships. Taylor and Joseph share personal experiences, memories, and ideas on bringing the joy of reading to a child. It’s never to early to start, and there is a plethora of great books available. And, yes, we can say it benefits the child – b...
Trauma and Peace
June 25, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBTaylor and Joseph talk about the traumas that can and will accompany life. Children can often have challenges that will test and even traumatize everyone in the family. How do you deal with these kinds of things? Where can you find strength, understanding, or peace? Is it possible? The dads talk about personal experiences, not unlike those all parents might face, and where they found strength, healing, and peace. And where, over time, they’ve even recognized miracles. A discussion that migh...
They Said What?
June 18, 2021 02:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBHave you ever had a stranger walk up to you in a grocery store make a comment that, on its face, seems offensive to you? Are all those kids yours? Why isn’t that child walking yet? Why does your child look like that? That’s a lot of kids! If you’re a parent, you’ve more than likely experienced something like this – or you will. So – what do you do? Yell at them. Tell them to get lost. Or refuse to take offense. Look past the awkwardness and see a chance to educate – maybe even brag a little...
A Lighter Perspective
June 11, 2021 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBJoseph Winkle and Taylor Greenhalgh as fathers seriously. They work to be better at it. They look for new ideas, and novel ways to raise their children…without causing too much damage. In this episode they explore the lighter side of things. The happiness that can be found in some of the most chaotic moments. The peace that is there in spite of the challenges. The joy of being a dad. Taylor states, “One of the things I’ve done more as a father, than at any other time in my life, is laugh”....
Prepare and Protect
June 04, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIt is scary to turn the kids lose to do new things on their own. Does it make any sense to try to be there to protect them from every hazard or potential pitfall? Should we just do everything we can for them to keep them safe, or to make it easier? Do we rob them of valuable experience if we protect them too much? Joseph and Taylor discuss 2 of the roles of parents. 1) Preparing our kids for life by letting them learn how on their own. 2) Protecting them from the challenges, bumps, bruise...
Children Building Confidence
May 28, 2021 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode Joseph and Taylor discuss insights on raising confident children. Confidence is something kids gain by doing, by experience. And, sometimes parents will forget to teach – to take the time to teach, work with, and show their child how something is to be done. It certainly takes more time to show a 6-year-old how to mop a floor than it does to just get it done yourself. But, in doing that, the child doesn’t do, understand, experience, or gain the satisfaction and confidence o...
The Wisdom of Children
May 21, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBTaylor and Joseph discuss the amazing things our children can teach us about the wonders of life if we'll just tamp down our fear, be quiet, and listen. Joseph and Taylor share examples of the amazing things they have learned and been reminded of, in poignant ways by their children. Real actionable ideas are given on how to find these ‘child-teaching-parent’ moments that can be enjoyed. We learn that it doesn’t have to be what we would consider extraordinary, as children will show us the ...
Bonus - Why are We Doing This? An Interview
May 20, 2021 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.96 MBThis bonus episode is being released in addition to the regular weekly episode. It is a brief interview with Podcasters Taylor Greenhalgh and Joseph Winkle. Their podcast is focused on Parenting, from a father's perspective. Their podcast includes great stories and experiences - and ideas - on how to be a better parent. This interview is an opportunity to get to know them a little and understand why they are doing a podcast. And, to give listeners an opportunity to become a part of their...
Perfectly Imperfect Parent
May 16, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBTaylor and Joseph discuss the trap of worrying about not being good enough as a parent. And, the false and impossible idea that if we aren’t perfect, we’ll damage our kids forever. In this episode, Taylor shares the heartwarming story of an experience with one of his young sons that almost broke him. And, how he learned that the sweet innocence of a child can quickly let go of mistakes, forget, and move on. Everyone fails at parenting in one way or another. Gratefully kids are resilient, ...
When Kids Can’t Believe Their Parents
May 16, 2021 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBTaylor and Joseph discuss thing nearly every parent does that put’s their children in a position that they have to stop believing what their parents say. If your like most your thought is probably, “I’d never do that!” Take a listen to this first episode of Fatherhood: Perspectives on Righteous and Intentional Parenting and see if you still feel the same way. Taylor and Joseph will share reasons why this can happen. And, effective actions parents can take to stop it, and repair lost trust.