Thriving Fatherhood

Unexpected Medical Diagnosis

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Episode 37: Unexpected Medical Diagnosis

In today's episode, I will be discussing how to approach an unexpected medical diagnosis.

I recently had some medical issues come up, and it was challenging to be humble enough to let my strength go and look to God for answers. As a father with much on your plate, how do you let go and let God?

How do you look for the good in any situation, such as an unexpected medical diagnosis? That is what we will be discussing on today's episode.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook. Feel free to join the group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

If you feel like you are just surviving and want to return to thriving in your fatherhood journey, let's talk. You can schedule a call with me here. https://GoFromJustSurvivingToThriving.as.m

Being A Leader By Example

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Episode 36: Being A Leader By Example

In today's episode, I will discuss what it means to lead by example in fatherhood and share an example from my own life.

Do you ever find yourself reacting to situations like before you had kids or a family? Today, I will share with you a tool I use to allow me to respond instead of just reacting to a situation.

How do you maintain a standard for your actions? As fathers, we have to hold ourselves to a higher standard.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook. Feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

If you feel like you are just surviving and want to return to thriving in your fatherhood journey, let's talk. You can schedule a call with me here. https://GoFromJustSurvivingToThriving.as.m

Getting Intimacy Back into Your Marriage

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Episode 35: Bringing Intimacy Back Into Your Marriage

This topic has been on my heart for quite a while. Having kids and taking care of little ones in the house may cause intimacy in your marriage to take a back seat.

I'm not talking just about the bedroom. Intimacy with your partner is so much more than what happens in the bedroom.

In today's episode, I will discuss different ways to bring more intimacy back into your marriage and what I am doing for mine.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook. Feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

If you feel like you are just surviving and want to return to thriving in your fatherhood journey, let's talk. You can schedule a call with me here. https://GoFromJustSurvivingToThriving.as.m

Changing Churches

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400

Episode 34: Changing Churches

Changing churches can be scary and can bring up a lot of emotions. What about the relationships you have built over this time? What are people going to think, and how will they respond?

How do you know you made the right decision, or maybe you did not have a choice? Where is God during this time?

On today's podcast, I will share with you our journey as a family of six, how we have grown through this transition, and how we have come full circle back to our original church. During this time, the church we left has changed and grown, and so have we. God always has a plan, but we may not know what He is doing in that season of our lives. I hope you will learn something from our journey that can help you on your journey.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook. Feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

If you feel like you are just surviving and want to return to thriving in your fatherhood journey, let's talk. You can schedule a call with me here. https://GoFromJustSurvivingToThriving.as.m

Our Crazy Birth Story

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Episode 33: Our Crazy Birth Story

Early May 5th, our fourth child, Hunter Levi, was born, but this was not your normal birth story.

My wife Bethany will be on the podcast sharing her story about her interesting birth experience.

You will not want to miss this one.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook. Feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

If you feel like you are just surviving and want to return to thriving in your fatherhood journey, let's talk. You can schedule a call with me here. https://GoFromJustSurvivingToThriving.as.me

How To Handle Overwhelm

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 32: How to Handle Overwhelm

Overwhelm is one of men's biggest challenges, especially fathers who have children in the home.

In this season of life, there is a lot pulling at you. Kids, family, demanding careers, possible health challenges, financial pressures, and just trying to get it all done.

Do you sometimes feel stuck in this life cycle with no way to get out, and the busyness and overwhelm will never stop?

In this episode, I share with you four ways I am minimizing my feelings of being overwhelmed in my life for 2024.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook. Feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

If you feel like you are just surviving and want to return to thriving in your fatherhood journey, let's talk. You can schedule a call with me here. https://GoFromJustSurvivingToThriving.as.me/

How Fathers Can Thrive Financially

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 31: How Fathers Can Thrive Financially

Finances are one of the five F's in my Five To Thrive Framework.

Why would you want to thrive financially, and how can you thrive financially as a regular guy raising a family?

What can you do right now to bring more financial success to your family?

What are some pitfalls to avoid when you have a family versus being single?

How should you look at finances differently when in your 20s versus in your 40s?

These are just some topics we cover in today's show. It will be a great show packed with nuggets you can use today to take your finances to the next level.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook. Feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

END OF THE YEAR SPECIAL: If you feel like you are just surviving and want to return to thriving in your fatherhood journey, let's talk. I want to partner with you on your journey to thriving more this holiday season.

A Wife's Perspective On Fatherhood

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 30: A Wife's Perspective On Fatherhood.

Today, I am introducing my wife Bethany to the podcast interview style.

What is her favorite and most challenging thing about being a mom?

What does she believe is a father's role, and what are some excellent qualities of thriving fathers?

What did she admire about her dad, and what could he have done better?

Here are a few words of wisdom for fathers who want to be leaders for their families and go from surviving to thriving with family dynamics.

It will be a good one, and I hope you will join me.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook and feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Just You And The Kids Overnight

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 29: Just You and The Kids Overnight

This past week, Bethany had to be out of town twice with no kids. So, you know where that left me!

That's right, home with all three kids overnight!

I learned at least five lessons from this experience and more appreciation for my spouse.

If you have been worried about being home alone with the kids overnight, you will want to listen to this episode.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Family Devotions With Young Kids

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0500

Episode 28: Family Devotions With Young Kids

The When, How, and Why of Family Devotions? That is what we will talk about in today's episode.

Is it impossible to find time or get the kids to sit still during family devotions? Then, you are not alone.

What is a father's role, and how can you be a role model for your family?

What are some of your experiences with family devotions, what are some of your successes, and what have you learned through this process?

I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

DIY Dad, What Should You Do And Not Do

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Episode 27: DIY Dad, What Should You Do And Not Do Around The House

DIY -Doing It Yourself, when should I and when should I not?

What if I do not know much?

Pick your battles. Think safety because others are depending on you.

What if I am overwhelmed and do not know where to start?

What are some of your experiences with DIY, what are some of your successes and what have you learned through this process?

I would love to connect with you on Facebook and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Keeping Your Anger in Check

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Episode 26: Keeping Your Anger in Check.

Why is controlling anger something you should be concerned about as a thriving father?

What steps can you take to recognize this in your life, and what do you do if it is a struggle?

What does the Bible have to say about being angry? When is it a sin and not a sin?

What are some of your experiences with anger, and how have you been working through those?

I would love to connect with you on Facebook and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Moving In Aging Parents

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400

As a father, is your family getting another member added to the household?

No, I do not mean having another kid. I mean, are you having a parent move in?

We recently had Bethany's mother move in, and I will talk about the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of this situation.

I will also share what I have learned through this experience. I would love to hear about your experiences.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Traveling With Young Kids

Thu, 07 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Traveling With Young Kids

Do you dread traveling with young kids? Is it more work than fun?

Today, I will be talking about a recent overnight family vacation and our experience with three young kids.

I will be sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly.

I will also share what I have learned through this experience.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

More Children, A Burden Or A Blessing

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Is Having More Children A Burden or A Blessing?

The world would have us believe one perspective. What does the research say?

What does the Bible say about this topic?

Is it biblical to be married and not have children, or have one or two?

Then, I have a big announcement at the end of today's podcast.

I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Should A Married Mom Work Outside The Home

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Today, I will be talking about married moms working outside the home.

This may be a touchy topic for some, but I am not coming at it from the standpoint of telling you what is right or not right for your family.

Other topics discussed:

Is it biblical for a married/mom to work outside the home, or should she stay home with the kids?

What are some advantages of a married/mom working outside the home and not working outside the home?

What are some half-truths you may be telling yourself about why this is not possible for your family from a financial standpoint?

I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Being Present With Your Kids

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Why is being more present with your kids important for fathers?

We will answer that question in this week's podcast episode of Thriving Fatherhood.

We will also be talking about the how. How do you manage your time, work, relationships, and other priorities to be there more for your kids?

What does being present look like and not, and how can you improve this in your fatherhood journey?

I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

The Prodigal Son

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

The Prodigal Son: One of the most popular parables in the Bible.

In this episode, we will dissect what this parable means. Who does the younger son represent, who does the older son represent, and who does the father represent?

How does this parable relate to you as a father?

What can you learn from this parable to help you thrive more as a father?

I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Reconnecting With My Six Year Old Son

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

How do you reconnect with your young children?

In this episode, I will share with you a time recently when I chose to spend time intentionally to reconnect with my son, and it worked. Despite the many excuses my mind was telling me.

We talk about how and why to be intentional with your time with your kids.

How to schedule time to engage with them?

What are some examples of activities you, as a dad, can do to reconnect with your young child?

I would love to hear what you have found that helps you thrive in your relationships with your children. Please share that with me in the comments below.

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions about, please check out my website at brianjknight.com and contact me there. Or, I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

How To Thrive In Your Work

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400

How do you thrive in your current job or work?

This is a question on the minds of many fathers. I recently changed jobs and went from a job where I was going through the motions week after week to one I am now excited to go to each day of the week. I will be talking about my journey and how this evolved.

Here are some points we will be covering.

1. It is not always about the money.

2. Loving what you do.

3. What is your work environment like?

4. What do you do if you are in a career or job that does not bring you joy?

I would love to hear what you have found that helps you thrive in your career as a father. Please share that with me in the comments below.

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions about, please check out my website at brianjknight.com and contact me there. Or, I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Selling Your Home For A Great Price

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0400

How Do You Sell Your Home For A Great Price?

This is a question on the minds of many fathers. I have done this recently, and I will share my perspective and experience with making this happen in my own life.

Some of the topics we will be discussing are:

1. Knowing Your Local Market

2. Having A Great Team Working For You

3. Making Your Property Look Its Best

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions about, please check out my website at brianjknight.com and contact me there. Or, I would love to connect with you on Facebook and feel free to join my group called Thriving Fatherhood where I offer more on how to thrive in fatherhood.

Purchasing A New Home: What You Need To Know

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -0400

What do you need to know when purchasing a new home? I have learned a lot purchasing my third home, and I want to share some insights with you so you can thrive more and lead your family in the home-buying process:

Some things we will be discussing are:
What is your why for buying a home?
Praying for your new home.
Having good representation.
Communicating with your spouse.
Inspections, home insurance, and getting a mortgage.
Being prepared to close.
It will probably go differently than what you imagined at the beginning, but it will usually all work out in the end.

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com. I am on Facebook and have a private group called Thriving Fatherhood. I would love to connect with you there.

Also, if you would be interested in working with me or having me mentor you on your journey back from surviving to thriving in fatherhood, then send me an email or reach out to me through my website, and we can set up a call to see if I can help you to thrive more in your fatherhood journey.

Have sick kids, what do you do?

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0400

As a thriving father, how do you handle having sick kids? What should you do?

In this episode, I will talk about how to boost your kid's immune systems so they can recover faster. How you can get more sleep, and they can as well.

Other topics include supporting your partner while caring for sick kids, what to do about going to school, and interacting with siblings while they are sick.

What to feed your kids to support their immune system, and what to do if your child wakes up in the middle of the night.

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com. I am on Facebook and have a private group called Thriving Fatherhood. I would love to connect with you there.

How Fit Fathers Thrive

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400

How and Why do fit father's thrive?

Why is fitness important? How do you find the time to get fit as a busy father, or if you just do not feel like it?

Will exercise zap my limited energy and will I get injured, or I already have an injury and that is why I am not able to exercise.

These are questions I will answer in today's podcast episode and also, I will give you my perspective from twenty five years of keeping fit and how it has affected my fatherhood journey.

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com. I am on Facebook and have a private group called Thriving Fatherhood. I would love to connect with you there.

Thriving After a New Born

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

Thriving after a newborn. How do you do this?

In this episode, we will talk about getting more sleep, how to quiet crying babies, supporting your wife or partner, and how to know what your wife wants from you. You heard that right; after this episode, you will know what women want. Some kidding, and there is some truth to this. You will have to listen to find out.

I will also cover some legal stuff and talk about how you can love your newborn and why that is important as a father.

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com. I am on Facebook and have a private group called Thriving Fatherhood. I would love to connect with you there.

A Father's Role During Birth

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0400

What is a father's role during the birth process?

What do you do before, during, and after birth?

Where do you fit in, and how can you be the most helpful and serve your family during this wonderful time?

That is what I want to talk with you about in today's episode. My experience and recollection from my son, my third child born recently.

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com. I am on Facebook and have a private group called Thriving Fatherhood. I would love to connect with you there.

Getting Your Kids To Sleep

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0500

In today's episode, I want to discuss how to get your kids to fall asleep. This should be an exciting show and very useful for fathers who want more thriving in their lives and maybe you moms out there.

I will share my techniques and experience for getting my kids to nap and have a high-quality sleep at night. There is a lot of great content in this episode. Some you will know, and some you will not know. My goal is for you to walk away with a few nuggets of information that will help your kids thrive more through sleep and, as a result, help you thrive more.

You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com. I will update the pictures and content over the next month, but you can still check out some of my work and contact me there.

Anger Management With Kids

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Episode Ten of the Thriving Fatherhood Podcast: How to handle anger from your kids, and honestly, a lot of the material in this episode can be applied to your spouse and, wait for it, yourself!

The main take-home message in this episode is to approach anger from your child with love. And that does not mean giving them what they want, but it does mean having their best interest at heart, not yours. Talk first; if that does not work, they will have to feel to get the behavior to stop. Meet your children where they are and disciple them into godliness and pursuit of righteousness.

If you feel this show has been valuable, I encourage you to share it with another father who could gain some insight.

Preparing For A New Born

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

In episode nine of The Thriving Fatherhood Podcast, I want to talk about preparing to bring a newborn home from a fatherhood standpoint. What should you do before, during, and after the birth to best support your spouse and newborn? There are physical, emotional, and mental aspects to be prepared for. How do you prepare financially? We will discuss insurance, supplies you need, medical interventions, and much more.

Also, If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com. I will update the pictures and content over the next month, but you can still check out some of my work and contact me there.

Finding More Time As Fathers

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

If there is one area that will take us fathers from surviving to thriving, it is how we use our time and manage our time effectively. I have done some study in this area and have a system that works for me, and that is what I want to share with you today so you can get more time to do what you love.

I will talk with you about doing a thought download, making the decision ahead of time, honoring yourself with doing what you say you will do, creating margin and space, how to do the hard things, and how to effectively manage and prioritizing your time to achieve projects you have been putting off and achieving your goals as fathers.

If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com. I will update the pictures and content over the next month, but you can still check out some of my work and contact me there.

Striving for Peace in Your Home

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

Today, I want to focus on peace and how to achieve it in your home. Again, I was not planning to do this episode, but I read an article called Peace in the Family by Michael S. Beates in my daily devotion called Table Talk. Mr. Beates points out four ways to achieve peace in the family, and that includes having mom and dad be the primary focus, not the kids, love covering all offenses, being the parent not the friend, and biblical forgiveness. We will cover all these throughout today’s episode. This article stood out to me and was applicable to my season of life right now. So, I wanted to share my perspective and help you achieve more peace in your home.

If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about or have questions, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com. I will update the pictures and content over the next month, but you can still check out some of my work and contact me there.

When A Loved One Passes Away

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500

This past Friday, my father-in-law passed away sooner than expected. In this podcast episode, I will discuss the process Bethany and I underwent.

Some things we learned and how to prepare if a loved one passes away on you sooner than expected.

What should you have in place, and what are your first steps after someone passes while in the hospital?

How to keep from having to deal with the probate court.

How to support your wife during this time?

If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at brianjknight.com.

You can find my private FaceBook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingfatherhood

Also, if you would be interested in working with me or having me mentor you on your journey back from surviving to thriving in fatherhood, then send me an email or reach out to me through my website, and we can set up a call to see if I can help you to thrive more in your fatherhood journey.

Goal Setting For Thriving Fathers

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I will discuss how to set goals in all areas of your life, including faith, family, fitness, finances/lifestyle, relationships, intellectual, and business/career.

Also, how you should focus on fewer goals, use the SMARTER acronym for writing your goals, the importance of writing them down, reviewing them frequently, and who you should share your goals with.

Also, what if you do not hit your goals? What do you do in that case?

If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com. You can also check out my website at www.brianjknight.com.

Depending On God For Our Strength As Fathers

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500

Depending On God For Our Strength As A Father. I will use an example from king David's life with Abigail and Nabal. David was returned evil for good and felt the need to strap on his sword and take matters into his own hand. Fortunately for him, he was stopped from making a haste decision and took a wiser route.
I have some thoughts on how you can take a wiser route as a father and apply the lessons to your own life and family.

For more information, please visit brianjknight.com, or you can email me at knightbri@gmail.com.

How Faith Helps Fathers To Thrive

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 06:00:00 -0500

How Faith Helps Fathers To Thrive. Today, I want to talk about faith and why it is the foundation of thriving as a father. Seriously, it is the most important component over the other four Fs I talk about: family, fitness, finances, and future.

If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com.

What Does It Truly Mean To Thrive In Fatherhood

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 15:00:00 -0500

What does it truly mean to thrive in fatherhood? In this episode, I will define this and connect it to faith, family, fitness, finances, and your future.

You can visit my website at https://brianjknight.com

If there is a topic you are interested in me talking about, please send it to knightbri@gmail.com.

Introduction and The Five To Thrive Framework

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode, I introduce myself as a father. I also go over the basics of the Five To Thrive Framework, which involves Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, and Future. I talk about some basics in this area and what I believe. Future episodes will go much deeper. This is an overview of the framework.