The Way of the Father

Lessons from My Dad, Truths About God

By: Michael W. Smith, Robert Noland

Narrated by: Michael W. Smith

Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins

Publisher's Summary

Grammy Award winner Michael W. Smith’s The Way of the Father offers a deeply personal reflection on his father Paul Smith’s legacy and its profound effect on every area of his life. Through the life and lens of his earthly dad, the multi-platinum-selling Christian artist gives glimpses of a Father in Heaven that anyone can approach and experience.

Michael W. Smith, multi-platinum artist, celebrated songwriter, producer, best-selling author, and acclaimed actor, himself a father of five adult children and grandfather of 16, calls upon his humble experiences of growing up in a small West Virginia town to share his father’s story. Each chapter identifies a quality and characteristic of his dad that came out of an obedient and sacrificial life, committed to serving his Abba Father, including: 

• Finding truth in tragedy
• Loving unconditionally
• Persevering through pain
• Bringing righteousness to the world
• Influencing and inspiring generations
• Discovering identity and approval in Christ

Paul Smith was a familiar face in the crowd at Michael W. Smith’s concerts over the years. A kind and joyful man who would sing, dance, and worship to the singer’s countless number one hits, with his countenance beaming brighter than the spotlights on the stage, Paul would often introduce himself to those nearby and talk about how proud he was of his son. From the artist’s early days as a struggling musician in Nashville to his death in 2015 (the year his son’s album sales surpassed 15 million), Paul was always Michael’s biggest fan.

Michael shares how his dad inspired and encouraged him using biblical principles and virtues. Now, Michael passes on these same truths through stories, testimonies, origins of songs, and personal insights from his family life and 35-plus years of touring as a Christian artist. He hopes that by sharing his father’s legacy, listeners will come to find that no matter who our earthly parents have been in our lives, our Abba Father will never fail us.

©2021 K-Love (P)2021 K-Love

Inspirational and moving.

Michael W.Smith narrates a life story of his earthly Father as well as his Heavenly Father with biblical references. Very good! Will listen to this one again for encouragement!

A must listen!

Such a wonderful inspiring book. I highly recommend this one! I wish the world was full of the kind of Dad Michael had and is. What a legacy!

A wonderful book

As I listened to this book, I laughed, I cried, but most of all I enjoyed listening to Michael tell the story of his Father as taught to him by his dad. What testament of what God can do in a life that is open and willing to let the Father guide each step. The legacy is His.

A great book Full of great examples I would recommend it for anyone

An outstanding book and I would recommend anyone reading or hearing. I would recommend it for anyone

Authentic, Inspirational, Insightful

LOVED IT! Thanks for your authenticity and determination and dedication to Jesus and Love for other

will listen to it again

amazing book to listen and worth getting. it was hard to not sneak off to listen to finish it.

love this book

thank you MWS for writing this book. Love that you opened your heart to all of us. Blessing to you and your family!

The Way of the Father

Michael’s compassionate, honesty, and the love for his earthly and Heavenly Father pale
Volumes to me!’ Thanks Michael for being compassionate and intentional!

Well worth reading/listening to.

I have read this book twice and listened to it once. I purchase copies for my sons. This is a great story and study.

Absolutely a must read!

This is such a wonderful and encouraging story. Everyone should read it! Michael and his earthly father are and were the epitome of what our Father, God would want for His children. God bless you and your family, Michael

Short but really worth listening to and get ministered and become capable Father

Ministers to know who Heavenly Father is and helps you become a good dad yourself