Guests: Gabe Boyd and Michael Thornberry Point Man: How a Man Can Lead His Family (Revised & Updated Version) by Steve Farrar Chapter 6 Husband and Wife Teamwork in the Marriage Cockpit Teamwork within marriage…Mutual understanding of the Romo-Whitten PrincipleMutual accountabilityMutual submission Man as a poor understanding of authority when…He lacks interest in his wife’s input and disregards her feelingsHe forbids the children to discuss his decisionsHe trusts few peopleHe displays an intense need to control those closest to him A mature man…Loves his wife sacrificiallyLoves his wife with understandingLoves his wife with verbal praiseEncourages his wife to use her gifts One way that some men keep from being mutually accountable is through intimidation. Chapter 7 Restoring the Ancient Boundaries of Gender and Marriage A child’s sexuality is at the very core of his identity. In our culture, two things are being assumed…Gender is not fixed; it is fluidMarriage is not restricted to one man and one woman… Genesis Our maleness and femaleness is an essential part of our humanity as God has created usIt is good to be male and it is good to be female - because in either case, we bear the image of GodWe have neither the right nor the power to change the sex that God has given us because it is a part of his created order Chapter 8 How to Raise Masculine Sons and Feminine Daughters “Men are generally more careful of the breed of their horses and dogs than of their children.”  William Penn Ephesians  How can a father embitter this children:By overprotectionBy favoritismBy discouragementBy forgetting that a child is growing up, has a right to ideas of his own, and the need not to be an exact copy of his fatherBy neglectBy bitter words and outright physical cruelty Fathers should raise their children with tenderness:Listen to them and respect their feelingsIf you have been wrong or too harsh, be man enough to confess and ask their forgivenessListen to the input your wife gives you about each childBe “high touch” and dispense liberal doses of encouragementConsider them temperaments Give your children the three A’sAttentionAffectionAffirmation T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle ([email protected]) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.Huge thank you to Jared Wood for allowing T4M to use his music in our intro and outro selections.