HELP — I’m Raising Five Kids (A Christian Dad’s Honest Confession)
From Father & Friend: Interviews With Everyday Dads by Tim Anderson
March 27, 2026 · 1h 13m
About this episode
Ben shares his experiences and insights on raising five kids while emphasizing the importance of consistency and sacrifice in fatherhood.
Consistency, Sacrifice, and Raising Kids on Purpose (with Ben, Dad of Five) In this Father and Friend episode, Ben (husband to Kelly and father of five) shares how growing up with an engaged, hardworking dad shaped his approach to family life. He describes his father’s steady presence, strong church involvement, and willingness to work multiple jobs and even give up flying to provide, teaching Ben the value of duty and sacrificing personal desires for those you love. Ben explains how he tries to build a special relationship with his only son in a girl-heavy environment and outlines key practices in his home: consistency through daily rhythms and routines, balanced discipline with his wife, and leveraging strengths like teaching/coaching and organization. He discusses homeschooling support, teaching life skills (money, sexuality, drugs/alcohol), prioritizing marriage, and parenting as preparing kids to leave and thrive for generations. 00:00 Father and Friend - Consistent Faithful Fatherhood with Ben 00:10 Introduction 01:34 Growing Up with an Engaged Father 07:48 Lessons from Dad's Sacrifice 14:32 Three Pillars of Fatherhood 15:00 Consistency and Family Rhythms 19:05 Teaching and…
People in this episode
Host: Tim Anderson
Guest: Ben
Topics covered
- fatherhood
- parenting
- sacrifice
- family dynamics
- homeschooling
- Christian values
Keywords
- raising kids
- fatherhood
- Christian dad
- family routines
- parenting advice
- homeschooling
- life skills
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