Faith Fatherhood Work

Closing the Sunday to Monday Gap – An Essay on Career and Calling

In this episode we hear from Tom Nelson, pastor, and founder of Made to Flourish, an organization that empowers pastors and their churches to integrate faith, work, and economic wisdom for the flourishing of their communities. Tom eloquently shares why the work we do is both holy and an essential form of worship. This essay is a necessary reminder of what each of us carry as salt and light in the communities we serve, and in our workplaces.
 
Links to the following organizations:
 
Made To Flourish
Faith Driven Entrepreneur
C12
Convene

Never Give Up: Entrepreneurial and Personal Resiliency – An essay and commentary on taking risks, family, and overcoming obstacles.

In this episode, Ashton Owens, tells some of his story through his essay. Ashton is a serial entrepreneur and marketing executive. His pursuits are extensive, but his leadership of Triple Threat Creative is his primary focus. From designing and launching brands, to developing the creative through videography, design and story-telling. Triple Threat is made up of designers, film makers, and marketers who are passionate, driven, and always pushing the envelope.
 
Ashton’s story is one of triumph, heartache, and family.
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtonowens/
https://www.triple-threat.co/

Brand of the Believer – An essay and commentary on our Work

In this episode, we open the Work section of Kinsmen Journal Vol I with an essay on who we are, and in particular, who we are in our work. Jeremy Wells is a brand strategist on hotelier headquartered in the Midwest. His words are timely as we consider the brand we’re building in the marketplace, starting with the most frequent question we ask of others, “What do you do?”
 
Jeremy challenges us to consider the deeper questions related to our work and the brand we carry as believers. He leads with a series of questions we should be asking of ourselves:
 
Who am I?
Why am I here?
What then should I do?
 
Also, Peter gives an update on Season II of the podcast, as well as gatherings being hosted for me in and throughout the Midwest.
 
Links:
 
https://longitudedesign.com/
https://kinsmen.org/gatherings
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wellsjeremy/

Words to Live By – Part II

In this episode, we continue our discussion on the importance of words in our Words to Live By section of Kinsmen Journal.
Likewise to last week, we ask the same four questions geared towards men. This week we have the five remaining words from Vol I: Grace, Heart, Meek, Steadfast and Sabbath. Scripture has much to say about the words we speak and the context for their importance. This episode is not to be missed and is a perfect companion to Volume I in print and for group discussion.

Words to Live By – Part I

In this episode, we discuss the importance of words in our Words to Live By section of Kinsmen Journal.
We ask the same four questions geared towards men for each of the following words: Abide, Consecrate, Covenant and Exalt. Scripture has much to say about the words we speak and the context for their importance. This episode is not to be missed and is a perfect companion to Volume I in print and for group discussion.

Fatherhood Recap / Resources for the New Year / An Essay on Desire by Jay Stringer

In this episode we briefly wrap up our commentary on the Fatherhood section of Volume I. In doing so, we provide some timely resources for you to explore in the new year. Also, we introduce an essay on desire by Jay Stringer. Jay is a psychotherapist and challenges each of us on the way in which we think about the subject of desire in our lives. This is a powerful essay and an episode that’s not to be missed as we start the new year.

Stay the Course, and Savor the Journey – A Legacy of Family

In this episode, we hear a poignant essay by Dr. Jon Spence. Jon writes about the legacy of his late father, Dr. Robert Spence, who was an anchor in the Springfield, MO community for nearly five decades. Jon’s words are rich with wisdom as we learn about the importance of transitioning well, setting a proper goal, seeing people for their uniqueness and value, as well as why it’s essential we invite others in and ask for help.

Experiences We Must Offer Our Children

In this episode, we combine two essays into one. Starting with a conversation on America’s pastime, and why fun and joy with our kids can be found in unexpected places. We close the episode with a timely essay by Dr. Tim Elmore, who’s known as one of the foremost leaders on the study generational differences and communication. Tim provides wisdom to us as parents, reminding us of some important tools to help shape the lives of our children.

Redeeming Fatherhood – Part III

In this episode, we wrap up the mini-series on the essay Redeeming Fatherhood. In it, Peter shares more of his personal story as well as some practical ways to engage in the dialogue of forgiveness, as well as he recites writings from Jon Tyson’s Intentional Father that can be a helpful tool in honoring the men in our lives.

Redeeming Fatherhood – Part II

In this episode, we continue the discussion on the subject of forgiveness and its role in our lives as men, particularly as fathers. Also, Peter gives some exciting updates on what’s on the horizon for Kinsmen Journal in the next few months.