How to Cultivate a "Crazy Cool Family," with Don Manning
Episode description
One of life’s greatest challenges and gifts is parenthood. Not only do we feel the pressure of getting our children to succeed and become a good person, but you also have the responsibility of leading them into a life of faith.
On the podcast today to share his story of surrendering completely to God and creating a family of soft hearts and change makers is Don Manning. He and wife Suzanne founded their ministry, Crazy Cool Family, with a mission to connect family relationships to each other and Jesus.
Don talks about the major lessons he’s learned from being a father and husband, giving him the ability to instill the right values in their children. For instance, the Bible, his wife and their contrasting approaches to relationships and parenting have helped him become a more compassionate and encouraging father.
Have you ever felt insecure about how you’re leading your family? Or wrestled intellectually with your faith? If yes, then this episode is a must-listen!
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
- Mike gives a background on Don and his wife, Suzanne
- Don gives his most significant fence post story
- One of the key reasons Don fully leaned in to his faith
- The clarity that comes with taking that leap of faith
- Don’s ministry, Crazy Cool Family, and the meaning behind its name
- Things Don has learned being a husband, father, and man of faith
- How Don learned to be a better father from his wife
- Chris on how he changed as a husband and father
- Hebrews 3:13 and encouragement
- People > processes in business and families
- Why men struggle in fatherhood and marriage
- A Disneyland story to showcase the different approaches of men and women
- Don says a prayer for dads who may be struggling
If this episode inspired you, get your FREE Crazy Cool Family Membership here: https://basecamp.crazycoolfamily.com
You’ll gain access to all their content, including 10 Core Courses of short videos that take you through how to create a vision for your family
To learn more about the Mannings and their ministry, check out the Crazy Cool Family book and podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!
Stay connected with Crazy Cool Family:
CLC Website: https://www.clchq.org/
Contact Mike Hatch: [email protected]
Contact Chris Bolinger: https://chrisbolinger.com/author/
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