Episode 129. How Dads Can Disciple Their Kids with Shane Winnings

Mama Bear Apologetics

Welcome back, Mama Bears—and this week, we’re tagging in the Papa Bears! In part two of our conversation with Shane Winnings (Army vet, former cop, and now CEO of Promise Keepers), we go full throttle into what it means for men to lead their families biblically—as protector, provider, and priest. Spoiler alert: this isn’t just about paying the bills or owning a shotgun. We’re talking spiritual warfare, intentional discipleship, and standing between your kids and cultural chaos.

Shane pulls zero punches as he calls men to reject passivity and step into their God-given role. We cover why Sunday school isn’t enough, why your kid’s screen time might be your biggest enemy, and why discipling the next generation can’t be outsourced. Whether you're a dad, hoping to be one, or you're a spiritual dad, this one is full of incredible practical and empowering advice.

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Main Points Covered

• The Threefold Call for Men: Shane outlines how men must lead as providers (physically), protectors (spiritually and culturally), and priests (discipling their families in the Word).
• The Father’s Impact: A father’s spiritual presence directly influences a family’s spiritual direction and resilience.
• Discipling Beyond the Home: Men are called to disciple not only their own children but young men in their communities.
• The Cultural Battle for Identity: Shane emphasizes the spiritual war being waged on identity and the need for godly men to fight for truth.
• Intentional Parenting: Passive parenting leads to cultural discipleship. Dads must lead actively in conversation, protection, and spiritual teaching.
• The Church and Education: Shane challenges the assumption that Christian environments alone will shape kids and stresses the importance of discipling at home regardless of school choice.
• How to Engage Practically: From Bible reading to conversations around cultural issues, spiritual fatherhood is both spiritual and strategic.

Resources & Organizations Mentioned

• Promise Keepers
• Book by Shane Winnings: Your Next Leap of Faith
• Follow Shane Winnings
• Youtube
• Instagram
• Episode 114 - Raising Gender Healthy Boys with Ricky Chelette
• Proverbs 22:6 (train up a child)
• Ephesians 5 (washing your wife in the Word)
• Romans 12:2, John 14:6 (the truth)
• Matthew 10:16 (wise as serpents, innocent as doves)

Unfamiliar Vocabulary

• Indoctrination: Teaching someone to accept a set of beliefs without question—can be used positively (discipling in truth) or negatively (brainwashing in lies).
• Priestly Role: Spiritually leading one’s family, similar to how a priest intercedes between people and God. In a family, it means guiding in prayer, Scripture, and spiritual growth.

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