Last week we discussed the nature of technology and how we can discern what it is and what it's for. This week we discuss how to apply that knowledge to our homes as dads. What's the difference between a microwave and a smart phone? How do technologies inevitably shape our family culture? How much, if any, access should our children have to the internet?

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In this episode we discuss the nature of technology and try to provide a definition. How does technology shape us even as we use it? What makes a technology good or bad? And how should dads think about introducing new technologies into their homes? Next time we dive deep on specifics.

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In this episode we welcome C.R. Wiley back to the show to discuss the enigmatic character of Tom Bombadil. Who is he? Why is he in The Lord of the Rings? What can dads learn from Tom as it relates to godly dominion and hospitality?

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In this episode we welcome Dr. Aaron O'Kelley to the show to discuss parenting by faith rather than parenting by fear. How do these mindsets differ, even when they look similar from the outside? What are signs that you might be walking in fear as a father? How does raising your children in a strong community of believers help us to trust God with our children?

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In this episode we welcome Adam Lang back to the show to discuss the big picture of education for our children. What does God demand of Christian parents? How can fathers be faithful across various circumstances? What is it that a Christian education is supposed to do for our children, and how does it affect the men and women they become?

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In this episode we welcome C. R. Wiley to the show to discuss instilling work ethic in our kids. How can we teach our kids the value of their work? What role does studying your kids play in helping them work diligently at things they love? How does being made for the analog world affect our desire and ability to work?

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In this episode we welcome back Dr. Ray Van Neste to discuss teaching kids to persevere. How does perseverance in the day-to-day correspond to perseverance in the faith? What practical steps can you take to ingrain perseverance into your children, and how do we sometimes teach them not to persevere without even realizing it?

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"The Dull Road" by Edgar Guest is an invigorating poem contemplating the good fruits that come from grit and hard work. How can dads incorporate such ideas in practical ways, particularly in seasons of hardship or long labor? And how do these ideas correspond to the gifts of grace and faith from our loving God?

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