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The Weight of Fatherhood

Published by CiRCE Podcast Network

  • Parenting
  • Kids & family
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Christianity

This is a show for dads who want to learn, grow, and find encouragement as men and fathers. Join Dr. Brian Phillips for a series of conversations about the important and powerful role that is being fatherhood. He'll be chatting with a wide array of guests, from psychologists and pastors, to authors and even a few friends, about the challenges, joys, goals, and frustrations that almost every dad faces -- especially dads who work really hard to be decent fathers. The first of season one's ten episodes will be available on September 22. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Recent episodes

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  1. The Habits of Manhood from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Nov 5, 202124 min

    In this final episode for season 2, Brian Phillips ties the season together, offering concluding thoughts on the significance of fatherhood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. Technology and Our Daughters from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Oct 29, 20218 min

    Technology surrounds us, and its influence is particularly pervasive for our children. In this episode, Brian Phillips reflects on the powerful effects of technology and social media on our daughters, offering advice and book suggestions for combating those influences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Dads and Health from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Oct 15, 202134 min

    Dr. Geoff Rose joins Brian Phillips to discuss the importance of health and wellness, particularly for dads. They discuss nutrition, exercise, and overall wellness, emphasizing how fathers can serve as models for their families in these areas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Books on Fathering Daughters from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Oct 6, 202110 min

    In this brief reflection episode, Dr. Brian Phillips discusses some of the best books on fathering daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Christopher Wylie Talks the War on Family in Contemporary Culture from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Aug 11, 202122 min

    In this episode, Brian chats with author Christopher Wylie about the way the theme of family shows up in his books, both fiction and non-fiction, and ways to combat the attacks on the contemporary family in our culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. In Which Brian Is Joined By His Daughters! from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Jul 28, 202113 min

    This season of The Weight of Fatherhood is all about being a dad to daughters and so on this episode Brian is joined by his daughters to discuss the best books for homes with girls in them! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Christine Cohen on How Stories Can Help Us Be Better Dads and Husbands from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Jul 16, 202130 min

    Here in season 2, Dr. Phillips is focusing on ways of being better dads to our daughters and husbands to our wives, and here in episode two he is joined by author Christine Cohen, author of The Winter King , to discuss the power of stories to inspire and instruct us in that effort. Christine Cohen was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She spent most of her formative years roaming evergreen forests with her sister and a stalwart yellow lab, feeding her love of adventure a steady diet of stick forts and slingshots. Now she lives with her husband and three kids in a delightfully rural college town. When she's not writing, she pursues other creative outlets like baking sweet things and eating more than her share. The Winter King is her first novel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. A Roundtable On Being a Girl Dad and Husband from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Jul 9, 202150 min

    Welcome back to The Weight of Fatherhood, a podcast for dads who take their vocation as a father seriously. Here in the premier episode of season two, host Brian Phillips introduces the theme of the second season (the women in our lives: wives and daughters) and is joined by some of his friends and colleagues for a conversation about the challenges that come with being a girl dad and a husband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. The Fatherhood Roundtable from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Jan 26, 202159 min

    In this episode, Brian is joined by some of his colleagues/friends to discuss fatherhood. Join him as chats with Brandon LeBlanc, Graeme Pitman, and Matt Bianco about good and bad advice they have received, parenting books, fathering children of different ages, and much more. The Weight of Fatherhood, on the CiRCE Podcast Network, is produced by Goldberry Studios. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. On Work, Calling, & Fatherhood from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Dec 9, 202029 min

    In this episode, Brian Phillips talks with Dr. Matthew Abraham (an acute care surgeon) about work, calling, and the dangers of letting your job define you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. Books and Dads Part 3 from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Nov 24, 202011 min

    Join Brian Phillips for this brief reflection episode, as he recommends great Advent and Christmas books for dads to read--both for themselves and to read aloud! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. Frankenstein and Fatherhood from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Nov 6, 202051 min

    In this episode, Jake McAtee from Canon Press joins Brian to discuss Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and its lessons for dads. Don't miss conversation, its applications, or Jake's fascinating take on this classic take. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. Dads and Books, part 2 from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Oct 27, 20208 min

    In this reflection episode, Brian Phillips is joined by his son, Ian, to talk about how dads can be more involved in the daily lives and education of their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. Finding Holy in the Suburbs from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Oct 22, 202032 min

    In this episode Dr. Ashley Hales, author of Finding Holy in the Suburbs , talks with host Brian Phillips about consumerism, busyness, hospitality, and much more. Don't miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. Dads & Education in Uncertain Times from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Oct 16, 202027 min

    Classical Conversations CEO Robert Bortins joins Brian Phillips in this episode. Listen in as they talk about the current state of homeschooling, future challenges, and the important role dads play in the education of their children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. Dads and Books (Part 1) from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Oct 6, 20208 min

    In this brief reflection episode, Brian Phillips discusses the importance of reading, along with specific book suggestions for dads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. Letters to Our Children from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Sep 29, 202040 min

    In this episode, Brian Phillips and Matt Bianco discuss lessons we hope to pass on to our children, focusing on Bianco’s book Letters to My Sons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. The Challenges of Modern Fatherhood (with Keith McCurdy) from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Sep 22, 202047 min

    In this premiere episode of The Weight of Fatherhood , Brian Phillips is joined by counselor and speaker Keith McCurdy to discuss the challenges of modern fatherhood, various family struggles, and building sturdy kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. Introducing "The Weight of Fatherhood"! from The Weight of Fatherhood, opens in a new tab

    Sep 15, 20203 min

    Welcome to The Weight of Fatherhood , a new podcast for dads (and other people who care about the challenges dads face)! Over the next ten episodes, Dr. Brian Phillips is going to host a series of thoughtful, honest, and encouraging conversations with experts like pastors, psychologists, authors, and others who care deeply about the challenging and important work that is fatherhood. Season one begins September 22! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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