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title: "Episode 62: Top 3 Listening Recommendations for Dads"
episode: 62
date: 2026-08-28
duration: 01:04:17
url: https://www.growingfathers.com/podcast/62/
audio: https://anchor.fm/s/10313c398/podcast/play/124845799/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-28%2F430695440-44100-2-767aae79ff41f.mp3
video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SI_s9Ik240
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# Episode 62: Top 3 Listening Recommendations for Dads

"What are you listening to—and is it helping you become a stronger dad?In this episode, John and Kristopher discuss Chris Lynch’s article, “Listening Practices for Stronger Dads,” and explore three important listening priorities for Christian fathers: listening intently to God, listening lovingly to our families, and listening intentionally to media that helps us grow.They talk about the difference between simply hearing God’s Word and truly responding to it, why dads often struggle to slow down and listen to their wives and children, how to become a safer and more attentive listener, and practical ways to put down distractions and be fully present.They also share some of their favorite types of podcasts, sermons, audiobooks, music, and other content that can help fathers grow in their walk with Christ and better understand God’s world.Whether you're listening during your commute, workout, yard work, or morning routine, this episode will challenge you to consider not only what you listen to—but whether you are giving your greatest attention to what matters most.Resources:

"Listening Practices for Stronger Dads" by Chris Lynch (https://www.growingfathers.com/listening-practices-for-stronger-dads/)Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://amzn.to/4gjlG7K)The Briefing Podcast by Al Mohler (https://albertmohler.com/the-briefing/)The World and Everything in It podcast (https://wng.org/podcasts/the-world-and-everything-in-it)

## Related posts

- [Listening Practices for Stronger Dads](https://www.growingfathers.com/listening-practices-for-stronger-dads.md): The right kinds of listening, toward God, our families, and edifying media, are skills every Christian father needs to develop.