Abba Father: Recent Episodes
Matt Farmer, Brando Saucier, and Cameron Mund
Our show is about three dads working through biblical scripture and real-life parenting to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples. You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent. Join Brandon Saucier, Cameron Mund, and Matt Farmer as they dig into the topic of fatherhood from a Christian worldview.
In this episode we discuss Dads at Work with Don Saucier:
- Balancing work-life and home life
- The role of Christian Dads in the workplace
- The role of provider
- Can't Let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
BEMA podcast
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast
In this episode we discuss the Sabbath and rest:
- Suffering and Pain
- Do Children experience suffering?
- How God comforts us
- How we comfort our children
- Can't Let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
RVL-Walking with God in the Desert - The Path
RVL- Walking with God in the Desert - Shade
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast
In this episode we discuss the Sabbath and rest:
- How we interpret rest and Sabbath
- What the Bible says about rest
- How to shape our children in ways that promote rest
- Can't Let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
https://www.bemadiscipleship.com
https://www.amazon.com/Unseen-Realm-Recovering-Supernatural-Worldview/dp/1577995562
https://www.samstorms.org/all-articles/post/rest-hebrews-41-11
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast
In this special live episode recording in the U.P. of Michigan:
- 1 Samuel 2:27-4:22
- Eli's story in 1 Samuel and what it means for dad
- Can't Let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast
In this episode:
- We get a little nerdy reviewing Dr. John Barclay's work on Paul's perspective of Grace.
- Karis=Gift/Grace
- God's gift giving character: Extravagant, gives first, is all He gives, gives regardless of worth, gift produces a desired response, gift not given with regard to the response.
- How do we give gifts to our kids in a way that is similar to God's?
- Won't we spoil our kids if they get gifts all the time?
- Can't Let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
Resources for this podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oul6_y-Yoeg&ab_channel=Seedbed
https://www.booksataglance.com/book-reviews/paul-gift-john-m-g-barclay/
https://podcast.cranmerhall.com/231001/996131-john-barclay-how-should-god-s-gift-shape-the-church?play=true
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802874614/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=thebi092-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0802874614&linkId=df0dae9ab697f447f3a73780bed9e54e
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast
In this episode:
- Brando's Story." The little space cadet"
- What is impatience and what does the Bible say about it?
- How does God help us in our impatience?
- Is impatience an expression of our lack of belief?
- What should we do when we feel impatient?
- What should we do when our kids are impatient?
- Can't Let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
Resources for this podcast
Song: I Wait For The Lord Artist: Jeremy Camp
https://youtu.be/fnSZUqkOUlc
podcast Cameron mentioned:
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast - Season 4 Episode 8: Jonathan Pageau
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast
In this episode:
- Matt's Story
- What behaviors and accomplishments do we praise our children for?
- What does being a successful dad look like? Is it our view, God's view, the world's view?
- How does God praise our behaviors and accomplishments?
- What are the most imprtant behaviors that we exhibit, in God's eyes?
- What the competing behaviors of the world that are praised?
- Can't Let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
Resources mentioned in this podcast
Blog on False Prophets (mentioned in Can't Let it go)
Brando's new song
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast If you find yourself applying or sharing anything we discussed today, please support us. If you become a patreon subscriber, you can also have your own stories and wisdom discussed on our podcast, potentially become a guest, and you can help vote on future content and see bonus content not available anywhere else.
In this episode:
- Special Guest Ian Lahlum shares a story about anxiety and being a father
- The difference between emotional anxiety and mental health problem
- Is anxiety wrong? How do we comfort our children in their own anxieties?
- When does anxiety cross the line from a spiritual and emotional battle to a mental health disorder?
- Ian shares some tips for his own journey through anxiety and combating toxic thoughts
- Can't let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
Resources mentioned in this podcast
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
Get Your Life Back: Everyday Practices for a World Gone Mad
Silicon Boon
Switch App (apple)
One-Minute App (Apple)
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast If you find yourself applying or sharing anything we discussed today, please support us. If you become a patreon subscriber, you can also have your own stories and wisdom discussed on our podcast, potentially become a guest, and you can help vote on future content and see bonus content not available anywhere else.
In this episode:
- Matt shares a story about using shame as a tool and feeling shame as a father
- The difference between shame and guilt
- Where does conviction fall in?
- How to promote a standard without causing shame
- Can't let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
Resources mentioned in this podcast
https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/battling-the-unbelief-of-misplaced-shame
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/breaking-the-power-of-shame
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/difference-between-guilt-shame/
https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-things-you-should-know-about-shame/
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast If you find yourself applying or sharing anything we discussed today, please support us. If you become a patreon subscriber, you can also have your own stories and wisdom discussed on our podcast, potentially become a guest, and you can help vote on future content and see bonus content not available anywhere else.
In this episode:
- Brando shares a story about anger
- Overview of John Piper Article on Killing Anger
- Survey of scripture
- Can we have righteous anger?
- Journey to Gentleness
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
Resources mentioned in this podcast
- https://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/killing-anger/
- https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/doubt-your-own-anger
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast If you find yourself applying or sharing anything we discussed today, please support us. If you become a patreon subscriber, you can also have your own stories and wisdom discussed on our podcast, potentially become a guest, and you can help vote on future content and see bonus content not available anywhere else.
Music Credit:Scream His Name - Hear the HelperIrresistible - Switch Worship
Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abbafather)
In this episode:
- We hear a story from Dustin Comer
- He has two older adopted boys from Colombia
- We discuss when our kids don't want to spend time with us
- Can't let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast If you find yourself applying or sharing anything we discussed today, please support us. If you become a patreon subscriber, you can also have your own stories and wisdom discussed on our podcast, potentially become a guest, and you can help vote on future content and see bonus content not available anywhere else.
Music Credit:Scream His Name - Hear the HelperIrresistible - Switch Worship
In this episode:
- Talking with our kids about coronavirus, suffering, sickness, and God's word
- Application for having grounded non-sensational talks
- Can't let it go
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
(Book and Audiobook)
Coronavirus and Christ by John Piper (https://www.desiringgod.org/books/coronavirus-and-christ)
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast If you find yourself applying or sharing anything we discussed today, please support us. If you become a patreon subscriber, you can also have your own stories and wisdom discussed on our podcast, potentially become a guest, and you can help vote on future content and see bonus content not available anywhere else.
Music Credit:Scream His Name - Hear the HelperIrresistible - Switch Worship
Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/abbafather)
In this episode:
- Exploring some of the Old Testament stories with our kids
- Reorienting our hearts and eyes to see Christ in the Old Testament
- Coronavirus!
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
(Book)
Jesus Storybook Bible - Sally Lloyd Jones
Jesus Unmasked - Todd Friel
(Music)
The Unfolding - Timothy Brindle
Jesus Kid - Shai Linne
(Podcasts)
The Bible Project
(Online Articles)
David, Goliath, and You?
Dare to Be a Daniel?
Solomon's Sin and Our Sin
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Support us at patreon.com/abbafather
Music Credit:Scream His Name - Hear the HelperIrresistible - Switch Worship
In this episode:
- Our examples of our kids working through the topic of death
- an article about 5 ways to talk about death with children
- Captain America
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
About the show:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
Links mentioned in this podcast:
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/5-ways-talk-to-your-children-about-death/
https://www.peterkgreer.com/rooting-for-rivals/
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast If you find yourself applying or sharing anything we discussed today, please support us. If you become a patreon subscriber, you can also have your own stories and wisdom discussed on our podcast, potentially become a guest, and you can help vote on future content and see bonus content not available anywhere else.
Support us at patreon.com/abbafather
Music Credit:Scream His Name - Hear the HelperSymphony - Switch Worship
In this episode:
- Consequences and Follow Through
- God's Covenant Faithfulness
- Keeping Promises with our Kids
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About:
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
Resources:
Video mentioned by Cameron in "Can't Let it Go"
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast If you find yourself applying or sharing anything we discussed today, please support us. We are busy dads with tight budgets like you and your support will help us keep making quality content. If you become a subscriber, you can also have your own stories and wisdom discussed on our podcast, potentially become a guest, and you can help vote on future content and see bonus content not available anywhere else. Support us at patreon.com/abbafather
Music Credit:Scream His Name - Hear the HelperLimit 70 - Kevin Macleod
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples. You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
Bios:
Matt - nurse, children’s book author. Married since 2011 and had our daughter Quest in 2015.
Cameron: Associate Pastor. Married to Jodi since 2011. Two sons, Lukas (4) and Levi (7 mo.)
Brando: Pastor of Worship and Discipleship, theology nerd, Married to Marianne since 2010. Father to Asher (6), Ella (4), and Gideon (1).
Music Credits:
Limit 70 by Kevin Macleod
Our show is about growing as a father by learning from our heavenly father.
On it you will hear three guys working through biblical scripture and real-life events to discover the truth in being disciples and raising disciples.
You should listen if you are a dad looking for a community that loves to dig deep into God’s word and apply the lessons to yourself and your role as a parent.
In this episode:
- How to talk to your kiddos about sin
- How our heavenly Father treats our sin
- How our biblical understanding of sin and redemption informs how we treat our children
contact us at abbafatherpod@outlook.com
(0:44 Matt's Story)
(3:50 Brando's Story)
(7:00 Cameron's Story)
(8:50 Zoom out - Isaiah 59 Reading and discussion)
(25:40 Zoom In Application to real world parenting)
(30:00 "Can't let it go")
(38:25 Outro)
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
John Mark McMillan "Pilgrim"
The Bible Project Podcast - Sabbath Series
You can connect with a like-minded community @ facebook.com/abbafatherpodcast . Also please take 30 seconds to rate and review us wherever you get your podcast. If you find yourself applying or sharing anything we discussed today, please support us. We are busy dads with tight budgets like you and your support will help us keep making quality content. If you become a subscriber, you can also have your own stories and wisdom discussed on our podcast, potentially become a guest, and you can help vote on future content and see bonus content not available anywhere else. Support us at patreon.com/abbafather or click the link in the show notes. And remember dads, Romans 8:15 “you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear. Instead, you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry out, “Abba Father!” Music Credit:Scream His Name - Hear the HelperLimit 70 - Kevin Macleod