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For men who have suffered the loss of a child. Men who have traveled this path offer encouragement, strength, and hope for others on a similar journey.

Gabriel O’Sullivan


    • Jun 1, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 105 EPISODES


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    How to Keep the Right Perspective When Grieving.Episode 3. Finding Meaning in the Middle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 31:46


    If you have lost a child and find yourself wondering “What is my purpose now?” then take heart because we understand.  We have been where you are and we want you to know there is hope during this challenging time. Join us as we discuss how to keep the right perspective during a very difficult time of grieving. #grief #childloss

    How To Keep The Right Perspective When Grieving. Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 38:42


    Ever think your grief will never end? Ever think God is out to "get you" vs "bless you?" You are not alone. Will and Gabe have been there, too. But be encouraged and listen in as they discuss their journeys with child loss and grief and how they worked through these same questions and more. #childloss #fatherhood #grief #grieving #bible #brianregan #trailblaze #boating #anchor

    How to Keep the Right Perspective When Grieving. Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 28:54


    Ever think your grief will never end? Ever think God is out to "get you" vs "bless you?" You are not alone. Will and Gabe have been there, too. But be encouraged and listen in as they discuss their journeys with child loss and grief and how they worked through these same questions and more. #childloss #fatherhood #grief #grieving #bible

    Servant Leadership.Episode 4. Be Present and Engaged

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 35:35


    Ever feel your not "there" when you're home? Join Will and Gabe for some practical tips on how to be mentally present with your family when you are physically present with your family. This is crucial for your and your family's well being. #fatherhood #family #dad

    Servant Leadership.Episode 3.Family Devotion Guidance

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 34:19


    Ever wonder where to start when trying to implement a family devotion time? Join Will and Gabe for some practical and timely advice for fathers who want to disciple their kids well. #devotion #Bible #discipleship #fatherhood

    Servant Leadership. Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 40:23


    As Fathers we are called to lead our families in the model of Jesus Christ. Join Will and Gabe as they explore what that looks like practically. How can we teach our kids to follow Christ closely? How can we model this to them? #Prayer #Bible #Family #Fatherhood #Parenting

    Servant Leadership. Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 42:21


    As Fathers we are called to lead our families in the model of Jesus Christ. Join Will and Gabe as they explore what that looks like practically. How can we teach our kids to follow Christ closely? How can we model this to them? #Prayer #Bible #Family #Fatherhood #Parenting

    Episode 3.Next Play. Learning From the Past to Focus on the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 27:50


    In this last installment of our Next Play series, Will and Gabe discuss the importance of resilience and endurance as we move through life. How do you develop these character traits and why are they crucial to be the man God has called you to be?

    Episode 2. Next Play. Learning From the Past to Focus on the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 43:05


    What does it look like to learn from our past but live with an eternal perspective? Join Will and Gabe as they continue the conversation on moving forward despite hardships and challenges of the past.

    Next Play.Episode 1.Learning From the Past to Focus on the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 30:24


    In this series, Will and Gabe explore the importance of learning from but not dwelling on the past in order to live fully in the present and have laser focus on your future.

    From Chaos To Christ: Taking Charge of the Holidays. Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 48:58


    Second and last episode in this short series...As a man who has suffered the loss of a child or a man beginning a young family, it is important to take charge of the Holidays. Join Will and Gabe for some practical tips on how to make the most of this special time of year.

    From Chaos To Christ: Taking Charge of the Holidays. Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 44:11


    As a man who has suffered the loss of a child or a man beginning a young family, it is important to take charge of the Holidays. Join Will and Gabe for practical tips on how to make the most of this special time of year.

    Teaching Our Kids About Ministry and Service

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 31:08


    The last episode in this fourteen part series entitled Intentional Fatherhood. In this episode Will and Gabe discuss the importance of teaching our kids to be mission - minded by inviting them to serve with us from a young age. Whole-family missions opportunities fosters family unity, teamwork and spiritual growth.

    Celebrate Milestones and Accomplishments the Right Way As A Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 32:46


    Episode 13 of the Intentional Fatherhood series explores a father's important role of celebrating his children's milestones and accomplishments in an effort to offer encouragement and support. What is right way and wrong way to do this? Find out by listening to the episode.

    Seek Wisdom and Strength to Father Effectively. Intentional Fatherhood. Ep.12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 31:25


    Prayer is key in seeking guidance and direction, wisdom and strength How to integrate prayer into daily routines The importance of intercessory prayer Trust in God's provision to navigate the joys and challenges of fatherhood

    Embracing Grace and Forgiveness.Intentional Fatherhood. Ep. 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 27:31


    Explore the transformative power of grace and forgiveness in parent-child relationships Extend grace to yourself and your kids. Model repentance, humility and reconciliation in family interactions  

    Seeking Support and Accountability as a Father. Intentional Fatherhood.Ep.10

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 22:51


    -Community and fellowship are essential -Mentorship and accountability are a must -Prioritization of our own spiritual growth and emotional well-being are of utmost importance.

    Encouraging Individuality and Autonomy: Intentional Fatherhood. Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 31:30


    Join Will and Gabe and discuss the balance guiding children and allowing them to explore the freedom of their God-given unique identity Explore the importance of affirming children's individual strengths, interests, and talents Help your child discover who they are in Christ and who he has called them to be

    Discipline With Love.Intentional Fatherhood.Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 33:41


    Join Will and Gabe as they discuss Biblical principles of proper discipline and the importance of grace-centered parenting. Explore alternatives to punishment such as positive reinforcement and natural consequence. Highlight the importance of discipline to teach and shape character and values

    Present and Accounted for Fathers: Intentional Fatherhood.Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 26:16


    It's crucial for dads to be engaged and present in their child's life. Join Will and Gabe in this continuation of the Intentional Fatherhood series to explore ideas on how and why to be present when you're present.

    Investing In Your Child's Spiritual Growth: Intentional Fatherhood. Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 24:01


    Join Will and Gabe as they continue the Intentional Fatherhood series and highlight the importance of dads making it a priority to invest in their children's spiritual growth.

    Intentional Fatherhood Episde 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 32:47


    Join Will and Gabe as they take a multi-episode dive into intentional fatherhood. Men who have suffered loss may still be fathers to other children or one day may be fathers to children here on earth, and we can either prepare for or refine our fatherhood through this series.  

    Intentional Fatherhood. Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 24:40


    Join Will and Gabe as they take a multi-episode dive into intentional fatherhood. Men who have suffered loss may still be fathers to other children or one day may be fathers to children here on earth, and we can either prepare for or refine our fatherhood through this series. Bible Reading Plan Link from Church at the Mill https://churchatthemill.com/resourcelibrary/

    Intentional Fatherhood. Ep. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 28:33


    Join Will and Gabe as they take a multi-episode dive into intentional fatherhood. Men who have suffered loss may still be fathers to other children or one day may be fathers to children here on earth, and we can either prepare for or refine our fatherhood through this series.  Leading by example: o Husbands and fathers must lead their family by example § We must model sacrificial love, living responsibly, and using authority to lead family that honors God § Model humility, love, and integrity, etc… in their interactions. o Explore the concept of spiritual legacy and the impact of parental influence on children's faith. § Leaving a legacy of faith: · Generational faithfulness makes incredible impacts on a family for multiple generations · Practical ways to cultivate a legacy of faith: intentional discipleship and modeling of Christian values. · Explore the role of family traditions, rituals, and storytelling in perpetuating a legacy of faith. · Encourage fathers to invest in the spiritual formation of their children, knowing that their influence extends far beyond their own lifetime.  

    Intentional Fatherhood. Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 24:55


    Join Will and Gabe as they take a multi-episode dive into intentional fatherhood. Men who have suffered loss may still be fathers to other children or one day may be fathers to children here on earth, and we can either prepare for or refine our fatherhood through this series. Prioritizing quality time: o Fathers typically struggle to balance work, family, and other commitments. o Share strategies for scheduling and time management to prioritize family time. o Emphasize the importance of intentional bonding activities and meaningful conversations. o Explore the concept of Sabbath rest and its significance in family life. § Taking time each week or month, regularly, to do something as a family without any distractions o Provide tips for creating lasting memories and traditions that strengthen family bonds.

    Intentional Fatherhood.Ep.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 26:46


    ·Join Will and Gabe as they take a multi-episode dive into intentional fatherhood. Men who have suffered loss may still be fathers to other children or one day may be fathers to children here on earth, and we can either prepare for or refine our fatherhood through this series. Biblical perspective on fatherhood: o Reflect on examples of fathers in the Bible and extract lessons applicable to fatherhood today. o Discuss the spiritual responsibility of fathers in nurturing their children's faith and character. o Encourage fathers to model Christ-like virtues and integrity in their daily lives.

    Decide to Move Forward in the Grieving Process. Ep. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 26:52


    Grief can make it seem almost impossible to move forward with life. However, it is critical for men to deal with grief in a healthy way and move past where we are to where we need to be. Join Will and Gabe in this two-part series as they give some guidance and practical tips to help listeners make a conscience decision to move forward in life after loss.

    Decide to Move Forward in the Grieving Process. Ep. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 28:00


    Grief can make it seem almost impossible to move forward with life. However, it is critical for men to deal with grief in a healthy way and move past where we are to where we need to be. Join Will and Gabe in this two-part series as they give some guidance and practical tips to help listeners make a conscience decision to move forward in life after loss.

    Winning at Life and Fatherhood with Mayor Josh Simpson. Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 40:46


    Second (and final) in Series w/ Mayor Josh Simpson to discuss how a tough childhood shaped his character and commitments, how responsibility and service were instilled in him from an early age, and how those experiences and qualities help shape the man, husband, father, business person and leader he is today. Kidontheleft.org

    Winning at Life and Fatherhood with Mayor Josh Simpson. Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 29:41


    Mayor Josh Simpson joins the show to discuss how a tough childhood shaped his character and commitments, how responsibility and service were instilled in him from an early age, and how those experiences and qualities help shape the man, husband, father, business person and leader he is today. Kidontheleft.org

    Leading Our Kids Well.Final Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 33:33


    How can we be the fathers we need to be in order to prepare our kids for their present and future? Join Will and Gabe to find out some ideas from God's Word and their personal journeys as fathers.#Jocko #JoeRogan

    Leading Our Kids Well.Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 25:45


    How can we be the fathers we need to be in order to prepare our kids for their present and future? Join Will and Gabe to find out some ideas from God's Word and their personal journeys as fathers.

    Leading Our Kids Well. Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 29:38


    We don't just want to be fathers, we want to be GOOD FATHERS. Join Will and Gabe on this multi-part journey as they discuss wisdom from the Bible on how to love and lead our kids well. #fathers #fatherhood #Bible #Wisdom #Love #Leadership #Encouragement #Comfort

    Leading Our Kids Well. Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 21:29


    We don't just want to be fathers, we want to be GOOD FATHERS. Join Will and Gabe on this multi-part journey as they discuss wisdom from the Bible on how to love and lead our kids well. #fathers #fatherhood #Bible #Wisdom #Love #Leadership #Encouragement #Comfort

    Leading Our Kids Well.Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 24:08


    We don't just want to be fathers, we want to be GOOD FATHERS. Join Will and Gabe on this multi-part journey as they discuss wisdom from the Bible on how to love and lead our kids well. #fathers #fatherhood #Bible #Wisdom #Love #Leadership #Encouragement #Comfort

    Leading Our Kids Well. Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 37:00


    We don't just want to be fathers, we want to be GOOD FATHERS. Join Will and Gabe on this multi-part journey as they discuss wisdom from the Bible on how to love and lead our kids well. #fathers #fatherhood #Bible #Wisdom #Love #Leadership #Encouragement #Comfort

    True or False? God is Good. Episode 3.Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 30:13


    Ever wonder if God is good? Join Will and Gabe for part 3 of this THREE PART series as they explore the age old question. #loss #childloss #infantloss #religion #Jesus #God #heaven #theology #Bible

    True or False? God is Good. Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 34:10


    Ever wonder if God is good? Join Will and Gabe on this THREE PART series as they explore the age old question. #loss #childloss #infantloss #religion #Jesus #God #heaven #theology #Bible

    True or False? God is good. Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 27:14


    Ever wonder if God is good? Join Will and Gabe on this series as they explore the age old question.

    Tough Questions. Honest Answers. Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 29:50


    Will and Gabe finish this series of questions from Gabe's first book, #ThyWillBeDone? discussing prayer. Should we? Shouldn't we? Does it matter? Does it work? #loss  #pain  #suffering #childloss #infantloss #fatherhood #manhood #God #prayer #Bible #Scripture

    Tough Questions. Honest Answers. Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 27:05


    Will and Gabe discuss the Holy Spirit and how he can have maximum influence on our lives. Who is the #HolySpirt? How do we have access to this #power? Listen to grow stronger through difficult times. #loss  #pain  #suffering #childloss #infantloss #fatherhood #manhood #God #prayer #Bible #Scripture

    Tough Questions. Honest Answers.Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 31:02


    Will and Gabe continue their journey through tough questions about life, death, and tough times. Join their discussion and assess your own thoughts about these challenging topics. #Life #Death #Childloss #infantloss #fatherhood

    Tough Questions. Honest Answers. Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2023 26:16


    How do you cope after or during a difficulty? Substances? Relationships? Success? The Lord? Join Will and Gabe in episode 5 as they discuss how and where they found hope during and after child loss. #childloss #fathers #men

    Tough Questions. Honest Answers. Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 26:47


    Will and Gabe continue with their Q & A through the book Thy Will Be Done? This episode they discuss how they persevered through difficult times and why it can be for our good to experience challenges, even loss. #JockoPodcast. #JoeRoganPodcast

    Tough Questions. Honest Answers.Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 26:34


    Will and Gabe continue their Q & A session with questions from Gabe's book. This episode they discuss how can we trust God even if his plan involves our suffering among other questions.

    Tough Questions. Honest Answers.Part 2.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 32:29


    Will and Gabe continue with off the cuff answers to some of life's toughest questions to help men through child loss and life.

    Tough Questions. Honest Answers.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 29:43


    Will and Gabe engage in Q & A focused around the tough questions faced during child loss, the aftermath, and life in general.

    Proper Perspective During Difficulty with Jared Taylor Author of Praise and Pray

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 40:14


    Jared Taylor graciously joins Will and Gabe on this episode sharing he and his wife's story of the birth, life, and passing of of their daughter Alayna, and the importance of maintaining a proper perspective even when facing the loss of a precious child. Purchase Jared's new book Praise and Pray on Amazon or Walmart.com.  Also check out their ministry website PraiseAndPray.org Jared can be found on IG and FB @JaredGTaylor

    Ep.56.Don't Worry. God's Got This. Part5 (Final)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 29:00


    Last episode in this series about God's sovereignty and why him being in total control is always for our best.

    Ep.55.Don't Worry. God's Got This. Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 19:07


    Part 4 in this multi-part series on the sovereignty of God and how this benefits you.

    Ep.54.Don't Worry. God's Got This. Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2023 30:36


    Part 3 in this multi-part series on the sovereignty of God and how this benefits you.

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