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Warriors of Grace · Series: Challenges Men Face Today
The Weight of Fatherhood and Spiritual Leadership
Show Summary
Fatherhood is a sacred stewardship. God calls men not only to provide but to shepherd, teach, and lead their homes toward Christ with humility and faithfulness. In this episode, Dave Jenkins unpacks Ephesians 6:4 and Deuteronomy 6:6–7, helping men avoid both passivity and harshness and embrace grace-driven spiritual leadership in the home.
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Scripture
- Ephesians 6:4 — “Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.”
- Deuteronomy 6:6–7 — “These words… you shall teach them diligently to your children…”
Episode Outline
- The Weight of Fatherhood — stewardship, avoiding passivity and harshness.
- The Call to Spiritual Leadership — instruction, discipline, example; loving your wife; serving the church.
- Embracing Responsibility — faithfulness over perfection; repentance, prayer, dependence on the Spirit.
- Practical Steps — pray daily, open the Word, model repentance, prioritize presence, seek support.
- Application & Encouragement — Christ carries the ultimate weight; lead with grace.
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