Permission To Think

Hey Dad, I Waited For You...

"Hey dad, I waited for you, but you never came home." For many adults and children these words resonate deeply in their heart.  In today's episode we will learn how many of us adults are still waiting for our fathers to come home. For many children, the struggles and challenges they face are in fact the result of absent fathers. Our society needs men of honor, committed and engage in the fatherhood journey to lead their children, families and communities with confidence and conviction.  For more information please visit https://www.erustrian.com/ 

“The home is the crucible for the forging and living out of your faith?’ Tom Paterson 

 

It’s a Matter of Time

I wish I had more time. If I could turn back time I would… If only I had one more minute. Quite often we hear these statements of never having enough time to do everything we want to do. Perhaps, not everything we want to do should be given equal value of our time. We should shift our paradigm from managing our time to becoming stewards of our time. In today's episode let's see how when we prioritize our time and move from the trivial and mundane to the things and people who matter most, it changes how we go throughout our day and the impact we have in our homes, businesses and communities. Wolfgang Von Goethe Said “Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.” To learn more please visit https://www.erustrian.com/. 

Dear Absentee

Dear Absentee is a call to absent fathers to hear the cries of their children who are in dire need of their presence, love and affection. The data and statistic on the impact fathers have on their children when they leave the home is terrifying and it explains why we have so many social ills in our society and our world. As man, as fathers, we need to own our responsibility to be there for our children and spouses. This episode dives deep into the impact and consequences of having a fatherless society. I hope that as you listen, you ponder and muse on how much fathers matter in the home and our society. for more information, please visit https://www.erustrian.com/  

Where is My Father

Ever wonder how much a father impacts the life of a child? A father plays a vital role in the family and in the lives of his children. There are many men and women who today as adults still carry the scars and memories of their childhood, trying to figure out how to function as adults and parents. In today's episode you will hear the challenges fathers face daily and the responsibility of caring for their wives and children. For more information please visit https://www.erustrian.com/

From Failure to Wisdom

In today's episode I will share with you five lessons I learned from failure. I hope that as you listen, it helps you on your journey through life and may it provide a fresh perspective on failure and how to navigate through the emotional anguish and mental pitfalls that can hold you back from learning, growing and success. For more information, please visit https://www.erustrian.com/ for blogs and resources to help you in your life journey. #Stay Strong 

Why is Commitment So Difficult?

Before you make a commitment, make sure to weigh the cost. 

Why is commitment so difficult? For many of us, the word commitment make us feel very uncomfortable. But why? Why does commitment make many of us uncomfortable? Why is it hard to commit to anything these days? What does commitment ask of us? Who benefits the most from our commitment? As you listen to this episode, ponder on your own personal commitment to life, faith and family. For more information and resources please visit https://www.erustrian.com/

 

Model The Way

Model the Way 

Our families will always pay attention that our words match our actions. This is where we risk the most of losing our family. Though our children and spouses are empathetic and understanding, and at times forgiving,  it is not an excuse to abdicate our responsibility to model to our children how to lead in tough times, how to communicate, and show courage during difficult times. 

As you listen to this episode take a moment to ponder on your family and their needs. Credibility, trust and consistency are essential principles to developing a healthy family. Remember what you model speaks louder than your words. For more on Model It, please visit https://www.erustrian.com/ 

Remember to "Never Compromise Integrity for Comfort" #Stay Strong

10 key Principles to Help You Be Present at Home

Without question, parenting is perhaps one of the most difficult and challenging responsibilities one will ever experience. With so many distractions, and concerns, one can easy worry and become anxious for the future. Unfortunately, when we worry about the future, we miss out on those special moments that mean so much to our children. It's critical that we make the decision to be present at home. As a father of two girls, I've been there and I know how it feels. In this podcast I share 10 key principles that have helped me significantly and I know it will help you in your journey to raising children.  Let's make a commitment to be present at home. After all, it's our greatest investment.

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#Stay Strong

Thoughts vs. Thinking

Have you ever considered the power and impact your thoughts have in your life, mental mindset and health. Consider the following; thoughts happen automatically, they pop into our mind without any real effort or desire. Thoughts are consistent in that they just show up but are often influenced by external circumstances. Thinking differs in that it requires intentionality, purpose, effort, time and action. Thinking is a skill and one we should all do at some point in the day. Let truthful and intentional thinking assault our negative thoughts. For more on thoughts vs thinking, please visit https://www.erustrian.com/ 

Steadfast Courage Part 2

During life’s most pressing and daunting seasons, we find ourselves searching for ways to find relief and comfort from painful and unwelcoming experiences. However, it’s during these tough times when we must ask ourselves the question and think critically about what comes to our mind when we think about God.  “God is not like anything, that is, He is not exactly like anything or anybody.” A.W. Tozer

Let us find hope in the sovereignty of God for strength and courage. May we trust in His promises to be there for us during our darkest times. May we find steadfast courage to face today.