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Faith, Fatherhood and Figuring It Out is about helping single dads of faith (separated/divorced/widowed) navigate the pain of the new journey we find ourselves on, while building purposeful connection with our girls to help them become all they are meant


    • Jun 21, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ep 20 "Dad, Tell Them About the Cane Spider", with Bruce, Katelyn and Annabelle Malmstrom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 12:29


    In honor of Father's Day, I decided to throw in a special episode with my girls.Tune in to hear lots of laughter, silly voices, a crazy story about a spider, some adventures we went on today and some insights from my girls, Katelyn (14) and Annabelle (11).Yes, I did ask them a couple of important questions too.  Like, what does Father's Day mean to you and Is Having a Dad in your life important?I'm sure you'll enjoy their replies :)I love my girls and I love being their daddy

    Ep. 19 An Inspirational Story Of A Modern Day Miracle, God's Amazing Love and How Sowing in Obedience Brings Blessing, With Nikki Cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 33:52


    Nikki Cruise is a kingdom entrepreneur, wife, speaker, and encourager. Today's episode takes us on a journey with Nikki into learning how amazing God's love is for us as His children.We'll hear how Nikki's obedience sowing into a ministry half a world away, led to a miraculous healing in her own life.For, as we will hear in Nikki's own words, 'Where we sow into, God blesses us out of.'So, buckle up, sit back, let your heart be touched by the amazing deep love of our Heavenly Father for us and take hold of the gifts available to you today from ABBA God.This episode had me on the edge of my seat waiting to hear more.'A miracle healing from living in a wheelchair for 11 years now sees Nikki and her husband run the non-profit Kingdom Bricks, which funds a food bank and is building a vocational school in Uganda.'Connect with Nikki:Email: info@nikkicruise.comFB: Nikki Cruise

    Ep. 18 Who Do You Want To Answer Your Kids Tough Questions, With Julie Peace Morphew

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 39:30


    Don't be afraid to have the tough conversations with your kids.  They want to hear from you and glean  your insights.It actually brings more courage, closeness and strength in the relationship with your kids.Think about it dad, who would you rather have your girls get answers from?  You or from their friends at school?Julie is a prophetic artist in digital NFT, acrylic and multimedia works.  She will soon be officially launching her business Royally Resilient which will be featured on Etsy and other media platforms. She and her husband Micah live in Plano Texas.Connect with Julie:Email: juliemorphew222@outlook.comFB: Julie Peace Morphew

    Ep.17 The Key To Unlocking How To Equip Our Daughters To Thrive Without Fear Resides In Us Dropping Our Own Fears, With Dr. Enrico Dolcecore

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 37:32


    How can dads help their daughters diffuse the fear of living in a society that still heavily favors men? Dr. Enrico Dolcecore feels this is the mission of fathers for their daughters, to equip them with the tools, faith, and confidence they need to thrive without fear.This starts with the simple act of Acknowledging And Listening  to our kids fears. But First, we need to learn how pivotal it is to drop our personal fears.Come join us as we have a conversation about Faith, Fatherhood and Figuring it Out.Enrico is a dad to three girls, husband, mentor, chiropractor, and international business coach living and practicing in Florida.Connect with Enrico:FB: Enrico Dolcecore

    Ep.16 Understanding The Pivotal Role A Father Has In His Daughter's Life For Encouraging Destiny, With Dr. Amber Joy Daniel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 32:56


    Hey Dad, do you know that your daughters are asking 3 main questions to try and sort out their identity?Dad, you have a PIVOTAL role in encouraging your daughter's identity.You are the strongest voice that will encourage her to go into the unknownor stay in what is comfortable and familiar.Your role is to encourage her to take her destiny and let her knowshe doesn't have to live her fate. In this episode, Dr. Amber Joy Daniel shares what those 3 questions are, giving examples of how we as dad's can fight for the destiny of our daughters, especially in an age where people want to tell them who to be and what to do.Connect With Amber:FB: Amber Joy DanielDestiny Strategist

    Ep. 15 However You Express Your Love To Your Kids, NEVER Stop Loving Them, With Larissa Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 44:05


    No matter how old your kids are, maybe you're 70 and your child is 50 now, never quit reaching out. Never quit telling them you love them, that you want to be with them, that you miss them.Even if you haven't heard from them in months or they don't reach out to you.If you know how to reach them, reach out. If, for some reason, you don't know how to reach them, pray for them.Every day, write letters you can send to them at some time. Have a drawer full of them.Express yourself to someone of how much you love your kids.Connect With Larissa:Facebook LadyLuckTheLender

    Ep. 14 Is It True? Can We Really Call God "ABBA" Or "Daddy", With Jason Shawera

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 31:36


    In this full length episode with Jason Shawera, Jason takes us on a journey into our identity as sons and daughters in the Kingdom of God.Having been given a new lease on life from 'Daddy" God after living a life on the streets, Jason has the authority and life experience to speak to the topic of calling God "ABBA or Daddy".  He is a proud father of 8 amazing and wonderfully unique kids within a blended family.Jason and his wife Andrea are parents to three children of their own, plus two adopted and three foster kids. Jason leads a Courageous Men's Small Group at his local church and also a Kingdom Relationship Mentoring Community for Christian singles who desire to meet someone for marriage. He is writing a book called "KINGDOM LOVE: Rediscover The Love You Were Created For" which will be released in 2022.  Connect With Jason:FB: Jason ShaweraLove Never Fails ChallengeKingdom Love Book

    Ep. 13 Trust Me Dad, Here's Why You Don't Want Your Daughter To Be Treated Poorly, with Dan Fraser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 30:54


    "If our daughters don't understand that they need to be respected, that she needs to be honoured, that she is worthy of honour and respect, then she won't act like it and so she will accept being treated poorly and we don't want that.  Trust me dads, you don't want your daughter to be treated poorly."  healedheartbeats.com

    Ep. 12 Assigning a Super Power to your kids to help encourage identity, with Donise Boyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 22:40


    Can assigning your child a Super Power help instill a positive identity in them?  God dropped a strategy into Donise Boyd's heart one day to help her children navigate life's emotional ups and downs and learn to walk in their identity.  Life has become much more manageable in a house with 4 kids.  Donise is the mother of four children,  a blogger and video creator who's passionate about helping mothers renew their minds and win at earning money. She is working on an initiative called The Unprofessional Mom, which aims to help mothers realize that they don't have to be perfect to make a difference in their family's lives and to help them balance their parental responsibilities without sacrificing their physical, mental and financial wellness.Connect with Donise:Email: donise@doniseboyd.comWebsite: doniseboyd.comFB/IG:  Donise Boyd or The Unprofessional Mom

    Ep 11- Full - How an invisible father impacts your relationship with God, with Carolyn Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 20:25


    An invisible father can have a huge impact on a daughter's ability to relate to God. For Carolyn Johnson, she started to lose her sense of self despite growing up in church and being taught about God.Carolyn's name means Song of Joy. She is passionate about bringing joy into spaces physically and digitally. As an artist, she strums an acoustic guitar and sings love songs to the Lord and over God's people. As a PMP(TM) certificated project manager, she combines her computer programming and analytical abilities to lead software development programs. Most recently she has added coaching certification and mentors kingdom entrepreneurs.Connect with Carolyn:CarolynForChrist.com

    Ep 10 What I learned about God the hard way because I had an absent dad, with Mey H. Espinol

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 6:08


    A father's disconnection from his daughters can unfortunately form inaccurate views about God as a Father. Mey H. Espinol struggled to embrace God's love as she grew up with a mostly absent father who was difficult to please.Mey is the author of Riches for God, the first book in a series on biblical financial stewardship. She is also the author of the children's story God Owned Us Twice, the first book in The Little Stewards Series. Aside from being an advocate of financial literacy since 2009, she has been a serial entrepreneur and founded Multiplied Perspectives Inc. in 2020. She is a wife and mum to five kids and lives in the Philippines.Connect with Mey:FB: MeyHEspinol

    Ep 9 A father can open his daughter's world with love for other people and cultures, with Nikki Cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 5:51


    A father can open up new worlds for his daughters by taking them on his adventures, exploring other cultures and peoples' stories. Nikki Cruise's father didn't share her faith but through his humble outlook and willingness to meet people from all walks of life, she learned tolerance as well as intrigue and love for different people.Nikki is a kingdom entrepreneur, speaker, and encourager. Her father has inspired her to serve in numerous areas of ministry, from volunteering weekly at a home for Downs Syndrome children to becoming a board member with a home for street children and their mothers. A miracle healing from living in a wheelchair for 11 years now sees her and her husband run the non-profit Kingdom Bricks, which funds a food bank and is building a vocational school in Uganda.Connect with Nikki:Email: info@nikkicruise.comFB: Nikki Cruise

    Ep 8 How adoption is an opportunity to develop strong identity, with Julie Peace Morphew

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 8:15


    Adoption is a special opportunity to show a daughter that she is chosen and loved. For adopted child Julie Peace Morphew, her experience growing up with her dad gave her a deep appreciation for Ephesians 1:5 which talks about God predestining us for adoption as His children.Julie is a prophetic artist in digital NFT, acrylic and multimedia works.  She will soon be officially launching her business Royally Resilient which will be featured on Etsy and other media platforms. She and her husband Micah live in Plano Texas. Connect with Julie:Email: juliemorphew222@outlook.comFB: Julie Peace Morphew

    Ep 7 How daughters need their dads till daughters turn 25, with Enrico Dolcecore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 9:19


    How can dads help their daughters diffuse the fear of living in a society that still heavily favors men? Dr. Enrico Dolcecore feels this is the mission of fathers for their daughters, to equip them with the tools, faith, and confidence they need to thrive without fear. He also reveals why the age of 25 is so important.Enrico is a dad to three girls, husband, mentor, chiropractor, and international business coach living and practicing in Florida. Connect with Enrico:FB: Enrico Dolcecore

    Ep 6 The three questions every daughter secretly asks, with Dr Amber Joy Daniel

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 11:10


    There are three questions every daughter is asking at the core of their identity where fathers play a crucial role. Dr. Amber Joy Daniel knows this well, drawing from her own experience growing up with her father.Amber is a transformational coach, author, and motivational speaker. Her journey is one from underdog to successful entrepreneur, mentor, and mother. Amber has helped women from all walks of life have massive breakthroughs in quick time in finding their spouse, getting employed or promoted, and finding their purpose through destiny living.Connect with Amber:FB: Amber Joy DanielDestiny

    Ep 5 How to get your daughters to marry someone like you, with Larissa Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 7:10


    Wouldn't dads love to be able to handpick the men our daughters would one day marry? Larissa Luck had a father who became the cornerstone of faith for her family and modeled the values and characters she would want to have in a future husband. That's almost as good as handpicking your daughter's spouse.Born in Michigan and raised in Indiana, Larissa claims her birthright as a HOOSIER. Larissa was raised with four siblings in a Christian family by parents who were married for 57 years. As a kingdom entrepreneur, Larissa is known as Lady Luck the Lender and is preparing to launch her next solo business endeavor. She is also an athlete, writer, and coach.Connect with Larissa:

    Ep 4 Instilling significance into your children, with Jason Shawera

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 9:27


    Have you ever wondered if you were good enough to be a father? Jason Shawera went from living on the streets, addicted to drugs and alcohol to now being an amazing father of eight kids in a blended family. His message is that we may not realize that we're really looking for security in our identity which can produce father-heart issues.Jason and his wife Andrea are parents to three children of their own, plus two adopted and three foster kids. Jason leads a Courageous Men's Small Group at his local church and also a Kingdom Relationship Mentoring Community for Christian singles who desire to meet someone for marriage. He is writing a book called KINGDOM LOVE: Rediscover The Love You Were Created For.Connect with Jason:FB: Jason ShaweraLove Never Fails Challenge

    Ep 3 Don't give frustration their power in words over your children, with Daniel Fraser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 7:33


    There is more power in our words than we often know and that's to be recognized when speaking to our children. Daniel Fraser shares that words spoken in frustration can impact who our children become.Daniel T Fraser has an inner healing ministry with his wife, Ann, called Healed Heartbeats. He introduces himself as a Disciple, Spouse, Father, Brother, Friend, and Kingdom Entrepreneur.Connect with Daniel:FB: Daniel Thomas Fraser

    Ep 2 The protective dad is a glimpse of God, with Donise Boyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 6:33


    Can a dad be too protective? Donise Boyd remembers hiding information from her father because she knew how he would react to gifts from boys. But it gave her a picture of how precious she was to to Father God.Donise is the mother of four children,  a blogger and video creator who's passionate about helping mothers renew their minds and win at earning money. She is working on an initiative called The Unprofessional Mom, which aims to help mothers realize that they don't have to be perfect to make a difference in their family's lives and to help them balance their parental responsibilities without sacrificing their physical, mental and financial wellness.Connect with Donise:Email: donise@doniseboyd.com

    Ep 1 How an invisible father impacts your relationship with God, with Carolyn Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 8:55


    An invisible father can have a huge impact on a daughter's ability to relate to God. For Carolyn Johnson, she started to lose her sense of self despite growing up in church and being taught about God.Carolyn's name means Song of Joy. She is passionate about bringing joy into spaces physically and digitally. As an artist, she strums an acoustic guitar and sings love songs to the Lord and over God's people. As a PMP(TM) certificated project manager, she combines her computer programming and analytical abilities to lead software development programs. Most recently she has added coaching certification and mentors kingdom entrepreneurs. Connect with Carolyn:CarolynForChrist.com

    Welcome to Faith, Fatherhood and Figuring It Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 1:44


    Faith, Fatherhood and Figuring It Out is about helping separated/divorced/widowed Dads of Faith navigate the pain of the new journey in which we find ourselves, while building purposeful connection with our girls to help them become all they are meant to be. Hosted by Bruce Malmstrom, a single dad who interviews Girl Dads and Daughters to gain wisdom and insights into the importance of the father-daughter relationship and how having a strong relationship sets our daughters up for success in all areas of life.We'll hear about wins, losses, successes, learn how to avoid mistakes, and imitate successful strategies in our own relationships while growing together as a community. This raw look at the dynamics of the dad/daughter relationship through being vulnerable and real in the stories shared will inspire and encourage you to walk your own journey with your head held high, knowing you have a calling to lead and love your daughter well, creating a legacy for generations. New, fresh shows on a weekly basis.

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