Wondering how to be a better dad in a distracted world? Discover 3 life-giving keys to Christian fatherhood that will transform your relationship with your kids.

Welcome to the Faithful Fathering podcast! Our mission is to encourage, equip, and stand beside men on the journey of faith-based parenting. In this uplifting episode, we sit down with Ian Moore to share practical, biblical advice for men who want to lead their families with grace and intentionality. Ian opens up about breaking the cycle of an absent father and shares the joy of building meaningful family traditions. We discuss how to move past the pressure of being a "perfect parent" and focus on what matters most: physical presence, emotional engagement, and spiritual leadership in the home.

Whether you are looking for Christian parenting tips, spiritual growth tools, or just a word of encouragement for Christian dads, this conversation will equip you to be the father God called you to be.

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How do you build a lasting spiritual legacy as a Christian father? On this episode of the Faithful Fathering Podcast, host Rick Wertz and Ian Moore (Living Word Church) dive into practical men's discipleship and what it really takes to lead your family well without getting distracted by career and culture.

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We’ve all spent years talking about the challenges facing modern families, but how do we move from conversation to practical execution? Using a powerful track-and-field relay race analogy, Ian breaks down the art of "passing the baton" to the next generation. Learn why the handoff is the most dangerous part of the race, how well-meaning dads accidentally run in the wrong lane, and why physical energy and spiritual discipline are crucial for everyday fathering.

If you are looking to strengthen your marriage, mentor young adults, or build a thriving men's ministry in your local church, this conversation is packed with actionable insights for your fatherhood journey.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS (Key Moments & Timestamps):

00:00 - Moving from Conversation to Practical Action

01:02 - The Track Analogy: The Art of Passing the Baton

01:50 - Running in the Wrong Lane & Chasing Distractions

03:10 - Why Grown Men Still Need Discipleship & Guidance

04:53 - The 93% Statistic: Why a Father’s Spiritual Leadership Matters

06:03 - Overcoming the 5 Words That Kill Progress: "I Don't Feel Like It"

08:00 - Mother’s Day vs. Father’s Day (What Dads Really Need)

09:15 - The PASS Strategy & Launching a Fatherhood Life App Class

11:30 - Transforming Men's Ministry: A 5-Year Vision for Houston

13:10 - What is a Faithful Father? (Closing Definition)

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As fathers, we spend years teaching, guiding, protecting, and preparing our children for life. But what happens when it's time to let go?

In this episode of the Faithful Fathering Podcast, Rick Wertz sits down with Ian Moore of Living Word Church to discuss what it means to "pass the baton" to the next generation. From raising young children to mentoring adult sons and daughters, Ian shares powerful insights on the different seasons of fatherhood and the challenge of remaining available without becoming overbearing.

Ian also shares his unforgettable "Kroger parking lot testimony", a moment when God reminded him that every child must ultimately have their own relationship with Christ. As fathers, we plant seeds, water faithfully, and trust God for the increase. Whether you're parenting toddlers, teenagers, or grown children, this conversation will encourage you to stay engaged, trust God's timing, and pass the baton well.

- What it means to pass the baton to the next generation

- The seasons of fatherhood: teacher, coach, and counselor

- Learning to let go while staying available

- Trusting God with your children's spiritual journey

- Encouragement for dads during Father's Day Month

Faithful Fathering exists to encourage and equip dads, in partnership with the Church, to be faithful fathers.