In this episode of Father and Friend, Tim Anderson interviews Josh Niemi, founder of Expository Parenting and author of Expository Parenting. Together, they explore biblical parenting, the sufficiency of Scripture, and how fathers can disciple their children through verse-by-verse teaching of God’s Word.

What does it look like to parent according to Scripture? Josh Niemi shares his personal journey from growing up in a confused church background to finding clarity and conviction in God’s Word. He explains how this shaped his passion for helping parents disciple their children through expository teaching at home—showing that Scripture alone equips kids for every good work.

Tim and Josh discuss:

The importance of theological training in childhood rather than waiting until adulthood.

How expository teaching in the home parallels expository preaching in the church.

The role of fathers in leading their families spiritually.

Practical strategies for discipling children, from storybook Bibles to full-text Scripture.

The challenges of relying on creativity, tradition, or emotions in parenting—and the freedom of resting in God’s Word.

Education and discipleship, including Josh’s conviction about homeschooling.

What this looks like in his own family, with encouragement for parents who feel overwhelmed or inadequate.

Josh emphasizes that parents don’t need to be spiritual “rockstars.” Instead, by faithfully teaching Scripture, fathers and mothers can raise children deeply rooted in truth.

Visit Josh Niemi's Website: https://www.expositoryparenting.org

Read Josh's Book: https://amzn.to/4oWxLlo

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In this episode of Father and Friend, Pastor Jeff Wiesner shares deeply about fatherhood, ministry, and the challenges of raising children in the gospel of Christ without letting it become “boring” or routine. He offers practical wisdom on repentance, presence, local church commitment, and guarding family life in a tech-driven world.

Pastor Jeff Wiesner, senior pastor at Covenant Baptist Church, joins us for an honest conversation on fatherhood, faith, and family rhythms. He opens up about his upbringing, the struggles and blessings of being both a dad and a pastor, and his biggest fear for his children—that the gospel might become overly familiar and lose its wonder.

Throughout the conversation, Jeff discusses:

*How pastors balance ministry demands with parenting and marriage.

*The importance of modeling repentance, forgiveness, and honesty in the home.

*Why centering family life around the local church matters.

*Hard choices like saying no to Sunday sports in order to prioritize worship.

*The challenge of technology, presence, and guarding time with family.

*Practical ways to show kindness, stay present, and build a grace-filled home.

This episode will encourage dads, pastors, and families seeking to live out the gospel faithfully in everyday life.

Connect with Covenant Baptist Church: https://www.covenantdenton.org/

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In this episode of Father and Friend, Tim Anderson sits down with John Helton—known as "The Blind Fury"—to discuss fatherhood, faith, marriage, and resilience. John shares his powerful journey through vision loss, single parenting, and ministry, offering wisdom on building godly marriages and raising strong families.

John Helton’s story is one of perseverance, faith, and purpose. As a legally blind father of three grown children, author, speaker, drummer, and founder of the marriage ministry Marital Monkey, John has lived through extraordinary challenges—from life-threatening illnesses, loss of his vision, and the sudden passing of his wife.

In this conversation, John reflects on how he modeled resilience for his children, showing them that life’s hardships don’t define you—it’s your response that matters. He talks about the importance of servant leadership in marriage, prioritizing your spouse while raising kids, and demonstrating Christ’s love through action.

The episode also dives deep into practical parenting advice—setting boundaries, instilling responsibility, and showing children what real love and godly strength look like. John’s ministry work mentoring husbands, especially younger dads, shines through as he encourages men to love their wives well and lead their families faithfully.

If you’re a dad or husband looking for encouragement, practical wisdom, and biblical truth, this episode is packed with insights to help you lead and love your family well.

Visit John Helton's Website: theblindfury.com

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