Abrahams Wallet9 Maalis 2022

HOME: Reading to Your Children and the Power of Story

Steven Manuel and his old good friend Jeff Davenport talk about the importance of reading to your children and how fathers can get good at it. [The most important book you can read to your family is THE BIBLE, but other works are great too] (9:00). But first, they waste our time yammering on about Earnest Shakleton and Fuddrucker’s hamburgers. They also spend an inordinate amount of time in the middle of this episode talking about Public Service Announcements shown during 1980s kids television programming (21:50) before eventually getting back on topic (26:40).

They cover: The Scriptural basis of fostering intelligence in children (10:20), The benefits of reading to children (33:15) The ways readers can improve in this important activity, and (44:00) Then give us some examples of good vs bad reading (1:04:00) Then finish by reviewing practical opportunities for dads to read (1:10:15).

Series and books we love and recommend include: Little Britches, Ralph Moody Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder The Chronicles of Narnia, CS Lewis The Wingfeather Saga, Andrew Peterson Winnie the Pooh, AA Milne Anne of Green Gables, Lucy Maud Montgomery The Secret Garden, Francis Hodgson Burnett The Adventures of Robin Hood, Howard Pyle

Other books and products mentioned in this episode: The Storytelling Animal, Johnathan Gottshall R.I.F. PSA featuring Carol Burnett

Join the Abraham’s Wallet conversation on the Volley App!

Enroll in our Family Vision Statement course at OutpostAcademy.net!

Tämä jakso on lisätty Podme-palveluun avoimen RSS-syötteen kautta eikä se ole Podmen omaa tuotantoa. Siksi jakso saattaa sisältää mainontaa.

Jaksot(381)

Fathers, Stop Letting Fear Decide Your Future

What if the “safe” job you’re clinging to is actually holding you back from the calling God wired you for? In this episode, Steven sits down with longtime friend and father of nine, Michael Beausej...

14 Tammi 41min

When "Manliness" Is Really Pride in Disguise

“I’ve been fired from four churches in five years because weak men can’t handle my masculinity.” Yep. That’s a real tweet - and it’s the perfect picture of what happens when men refuse to take resp...

7 Tammi 50min

Encouragement for Faithful Fathers in 2026

As the new year begins, this episode is a word of encouragement for Abrahamic fathers who are carrying more than most people ever see. For the dads who shoulder responsibility quietly. For the husb...

31 Joulu 202524min

Why Family Culture Matters More Than Ever

In this special episode, Steven sits down with one of his very first disciples from 30 years ago, Phil Ronsley. Enjoy this heartfelt conversation about long-term discipleship, building deep relati...

24 Joulu 202555min

I Believed the LIE about Tithing for Years

Tithing means we write a check to the church for 10% of our income, right?? Is this what the Bible actually says to is tithing is something bigger - something more intentional? On today’s podcast ...

17 Joulu 202548min

5 Christmas Traps Every Christian Family Must Avoid

Every year, families slide into the same five Christmas traps. And every year, those traps lead to the same results: debt, stress, disappointment, and a Christmas that looks nothing like the King we’...

10 Joulu 202538min

DO THIS or Lose Respect

You spoke. We listened. Our last podcast on men’s fashion ruffled quite a few feathers. So in this episode, we’re addressing your questions — and reinforcing what we really believe. This isn’t ...

3 Joulu 20251h

What Trump REALLY Believes About Money and God

Is Trump’s new proposed 50-year mortgage just savvy economics… or a dangerous move that will cripple American families for generations? In this episode, Steven and Mark break down Trump’s most tal...

26 Marras 202555min