• 27. Persistence, Discipline, and a Thriving Family Unit with Josh Boonstra
    Jan 29 2024

    In this episode of Faith Forged Fathers, Matt is joined by Josh Boonstra. Josh discusses how being a lifelong athlete, including playing college football, has helped shape the structure and discipline of his family. He also shares how his faith journey has been shaped by persistence and how he has continually taken steps to grow in his faith over time, including steps that were out of his comfort zone at the time.

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    56 mins
  • 26. Pursuing Spiritual Growth, Tithing, & Financial Stewardship with Matt Lanctot
    Jan 11 2024

    In this episode of Faith Forged Fathers, Matt is joined by his childhood friend, Matt Lanctot. Matt L talks about growing in his faith through a desire to be the spiritual leader we're called to be, tithing, and financial stewardship of his family.


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    57 mins
  • 25. Create the Environment, Walk the Walk, and Trust God's Timing with Sean Metcalf
    Dec 28 2023

    In this episode of Faith Forged Fathers, Matt is joined by Sean Metcalf. Sean is the Senior Adults Pastor at Community Bible Church in San Antonio. He is the pastor who baptized Matt and was also a key resource for Matt's wife Erika during a trying marital season. Sean shares how one of the most important things we can do as leaders of our family is creating an environment for our family's faith to flourish, but we must also walk-the-walk in the meantime. We must also trust God and His timing and can't force relationships to develop on "our" time.


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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 24. The Power of Community with Tim Holt
    Dec 11 2023

    In this episode of Faith Forged Fathers, Matt is joined by Tim Holt. In addition to being a devoted husband and father, Tim is one of the editors for Dude Perfect. Tim shares the importance and impact that being in community has had on his faith journey from college through adulthood and parenthood.


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    50 mins
  • 23. Make Your Spiritual Growth a Non-Negotiable with Ben Barker
    Dec 4 2023

    In this episode of Faith Forged Fathers, Matt is joined by Ben Barker, aka The Neighborhood Alpha Dad. Ben discusses the importance of just getting started on any new endeavor, whether growing in your faith or fitness. He also discusses creating an environment of structured freedom for his family where key things like attending church, serving, and community are established, but still allowing for everyone to grow in their faith in a personal manner. Ben shares how The Neighborhood Alpha Dad came to be, using the SOAP method when reading his Bible and much more!


    Follow Ben on IG @benbarkerfitness and visit www.benbarketfitness.com.

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    36 mins
  • 22. Bolstering Faith Through a Theological Deep Dive with Jacob McCanlies
    Nov 26 2023

    In this episode of Faith Forged Fathers, Matt is joined by a friend and former colleague, Jacob McCanlies. Jacob shares his journey of bolstering his theological knowledge, helping his children navigate difficult circumstances through reminding them of WHO they are, and incorporating lessons from the great philosopher, Bandit.


    Books Recommended by Jacob:

    • Chosen by God by R.C. Sproul
    • What is Reformed Theology? by R.C. Sproul
    • The Christ of the Covenants by O. Palmer Robertson
    • The Whole Christ by Sinclair Ferguson


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    55 mins
  • 21. Overcoming Addiction, the Impact of Purposeful Interactions, and Reaching the Overlooked with Abram Dick
    Nov 13 2023

    In this episode of Faith Forged Fathers, Matt is joined by Abram Dick. Abram is the Mission Investment Officer for South Texas Youth for Christ. Abram discusses overcoming alcohol and drug addiction, how God has used his journey to pour into the lives of young people through Youth for Christ, and how vital the role of fathers are in children's lives.

    Check out the link below to learn more about Youth for Christ: Home - San Antonio (sayfc.com)

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 20. Spiritual Disciplines, Intentional Pivots, & Focusing on the Positive with Ryan MacTaggart
    Nov 2 2023
    In this episode of Faith Forged Fathers, Matt is joined by Ryan MacTaggart. Outside of being a husband and father, Ryan is the founder of LIFE Council, a writer, a speaker, and athlete. Ryan discusses how a persistent best friend impacted his faith journey, navigating the negativity encountered leading up to fatherhood, and how he approaches developing spiritual disciplines and never letting fatherhood be an excuse to not becoming the best version of yourself possible. Check out www.brotherslifecouncil.com to learn more about Ryan and LIFE Council. Please leave a review on whichever platform you listen on and share with your friends and family! IG: @faithforgedfathers
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    1 hr and 6 mins