The Father Difference
This podcast is about helping dads become better fathers. It’s for dads who want to make a big difference in their kids’ lives (and be the best dads they can be) and want their children to have a loving and present father to help them. It’s the reason we call it The Father Difference. When God the Father makes a difference in us, we can make the same difference in our children's lives. Imagine being the father God desires you to be, actively contributing to your children's dreams and future. Being a dad in their life story is crucial, and I believe it’s your most important role in life. It only takes one Loving Father to change the course of a family for generations - and one perfect heavenly Father to begin the process in us. We will post new podcast shows weekly. It is our hope that The Father Difference will equip you to become the father you were meant to be. I have coached and equipped men for 34 years in 14 countries. Will you Join Me? Praying for you - Ed McGlasson
Episodes
What does it take to be not just a good father, but a transformational one? Former NFL quarterback Jeff Kemp brings decades of wisdom to this intimate conversation about the journey from boyhood to manhood to fatherhood—and it may not be what you expect.
Growing up as the son of NFL star and vice-presidential candidate Jack Kemp, Jeff struggled with the pressure of comparison. "I became insecure because ...
Have you ever felt your identity slipping away as your once-adoring child transforms into a boundary-testing teenager? That profound shift when your sweet little one who hung on your every word now questions, challenges, or even rejects your guidance can leave you wondering not just how to parent effectively, but who you are when your role seems to be changing beneath your feet.
This episode dives deep into o...
We explore how a father’s true power begins with receiving the Father’s love, why belief shapes behavior, and how the principle “more is caught than taught” changes home life. Stories of loss, hope, and a prophetic call for prodigals to return point us toward simple, daily steps of presence.
• Mission to equip men to be fathers who make a difference
• What the Father thinks about us shapes how we live
We point to one thing that changes a family’s future: the man you become in Christ, lived out in front of your kids when life gets hard. Through fires and loss, we show how formation, not perfection, builds a legacy your children can follow.
• Wildfires and a family update in Southern California
• Romans 8:28–29 and how suffering shapes character
• The story of David and Goliath as a model for parenta...
Pastor Ed shares his family's experience of devastating loss during the California wildfires, including the destruction of his son's home in Pacific Palisades, while finding hope through Romans 8:28-29.
• Christmas Day theft of grandchildren's presents, followed by wildfire destruction, creates a testing ground for faith
• Romans 8:28 promise that "all things work together for good&quo...
Pastor Ed explores the transformative power fathers have in shaping their children's identity, faith, and future through intentional presence and blessing.
• Your words as a father have extraordinary power to shape your children's souls and future
• The sincere faith you demonstrate becomes the anchor your children return to throughout life
• Speaking specific blessings over your children ce...
The cancel culture phenomenon has infiltrated family relationships, with many parents experiencing the pain of being "ghosted" by their own children. This growing issue stems from an inability to navigate forgiveness and reconciliation, leaving families fractured and relationships broken.
• Most couples in troubled relationships don't know how to forgive one another
• When children "ca...
Ed explores the challenging reality that great fatherhood doesn't come naturally but requires receiving God's love first before we can properly give it to our children.
• Fatherhood is an impossible job that we can't succeed at through willpower alone
• The hard truth is that we father out of what we receive, not what we achieve
• Children often leave the church because they experience ...
If you've ever struggled with the absence of a father or felt the weight of unmet expectations, this session is for you. We'll explore how faith can heal deep wounds and help us discover our true identity.
Tune in LIVE to explore:
💔 Healing from father's wounds
🌱 Reclaiming your worth in God's eyes
🔑 Finding freedom and peace despite the past
Don’t miss out—let’s walk th...
God wants to use your gratitude to transform your Thanksgiving gatherings this year, turning potential family drama into meaningful connection through the power of genuine appreciation and blessing.
• The art of gratitude isn't just saying "thank you" but reflecting God's goodness and grace through how we live
• Gratitude becomes contagious when we focus on blessing others rather than ...
Pastor Ed challenges fathers to examine what voice they're listening to when parenting their children and how this shapes their fatherhood journey. He shares a personal revelation that transformed his approach to fathering—learning to hear God's loving voice rather than repeating patterns from his own upbringing.
• Breaking cycles of negative parenting requires hearing a different voice
• Our in...
God wants to make fathers great again by equipping men to be the best fathers, husbands, and men of God they can be. We explore how connecting to the Father's love for you directly impacts your effectiveness as a parent and leader in your home.
• The word "orphan" in scripture can also mean "fatherless" - even with parents present, we can feel spiritually fatherless
• Jesus promis...
Pastor Ed explores how Christian parents should navigate election tensions while maintaining their primary identity as followers of Christ and leaders of their families. Using Psalm 2 as a foundation, he reminds us that God laughs at the nations' rage while remaining firmly in control.
• God's hierarchy places family above government – not the other way around
• Psalm 2 reveals God's perspe...
The promise of fatherhood represents God sharing His most significant role with us, giving men the opportunity to reflect His character to their children and make a profound difference in their lives. When we understand how God fathers us, we can father our children in ways that unlock their potential and shape their identity.
• Fatherhood is one of the greatest gifts to men, enabling them to profoundly impac...
The fatherless wound that began when Adam broke his relationship with God has plagued mankind ever since, responsible for leading social problems in our society today. Whether you had a father who was physically absent or emotionally unavailable, God offers healing through spiritual adoption.
• More than 1 in 4 children in America live without a father in the home
• 63% of youth suicides come from fatherl...
There's nothing more powerful for a child than having their father publicly declare his love and delight in them, giving them a foundation of identity that helps them navigate life's challenges.
• A father's voice carries a unique authority that no government, program, or institution can replicate
• When God blessed Jacob (Israel), he gained the capacity to bless his son Benjamin
• Your...
Breaking free from the performance trap begins by examining what your father named you and finding your true identity beyond achievements.
• Core identity questions arise from childhood and determine what we give our hearts to
• The performance trap creates a constant need to prove ourselves and never allows us to rest
• Children look to parents to define who they are through words and actions
• P...
In this special episode, Ed addresses the crisis in Israel and explores the parable of the Good Samaritan as a framework for Christian response to global conflict and cultural division.
• Shifting from the planned book study to address the urgent situation in Israel
• Examining the parable of the Good Samaritan in light of current events
• Understanding the cultural significance of a Samaritan helping...
Fatherlessness is the most devastating wound affecting our children today, with 24 million American children growing up without biological fathers and alarming statistics showing 85% of children with behavioral problems coming from fatherless homes. We all encounter hurt in our families, but the difference between generational healing and generational trauma lies in how quickly we choose forgiveness over bitterness.
Forgiveness is a powerful tool that transforms families and breaks destructive generational patterns, allowing fathers to model healthy emotional processing for their children.
• Bitterness is like drinking poison meant for someone else, harming ourselves while failing to hurt the target
• Words either kill or give life—fathers must choose which they'll speak to their families
• Forgiveness does...
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