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About the Episode
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tom Sugimura about his book, Hope for New Dads: 40 Days in the Book of Proverbs. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How do secular attitudes about fatherhood contrast with a biblical view of this God-given role?
• How does the gospel offer encouragement for the dad who did not have a godly father or role-model in their life?
• What is “fear of the Lord” and what is it’s relevance to Christian fathers?
• Why is it important to help our children look at their decision-making through a God-centered lens?
• Are the proverbs to be viewed by Christian dads as a book of promises?
• What can it look like for a Christian father to be intentional about the love he displays for his children?
• What are some ways the local church can improve upon their support and discipleship of fathers?
• What encouragement does the gospel offer to the father who is unsure about his ability to be a godly dad?
About the Guest
Tom Sugimura is a pastor, church planting coach, and ACBC Fellow. He ministers the gospel at New Life Church in Woodland Hills and is the author of several books including Soul Care in the Psalms and Habakkuk: God’s Answers to Life’s Most Difficult Questions. Tom and his wife, Amanda, are raising their four rambunctious children in Southern California. Connect with Tom and his ministry at tomsugi.com.
About the Book
These 10-minute devotions from the wisdom of Proverbs are a gift to new dads who have taken up the blessed privilege of parenting. Each devotional explains God’s design for the family and includes humorous anecdotes of applying the Proverbs to everyday life.
