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The Baptism of Jesus

Dads everywhere ask similar questions: How can I be the best father for my children? What do my kids most need from me? To encourage and equip fathers, let's turn to a moment with Jesus and John the Baptist in the water. It's in that moment we hear God the Father speak words of identity, validation, and affirmation over his son. Our children today need the same, and dads can provide all three. 

Speaker Cal Rychener
Published On June 20, 2021

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