Fathers & Their Influence
Traits (good and bad) of our fathers
Impacts of our fathers on our lives
Role of fathers in passage to manhood
Absent or missing (or emotionally absent) fathers and its impact
Christian implication of being a father
Career
What are the career traps for men?
Balancing work and home life
Long term impact of work commitments
Personal identification with career/implications
Retirement: what to do with it
Marriage
What makes a good marriage?
God’s plan for marriage: Is it realistic?
Communication in marriage
Resolving differences
Divorce and its aftermath/options
Why do men say they want more sex but not more conversation?
Sex: Men’s view vs. Women’s view
How is sex different from intimacy?
Role of communication in an intimate relationship
Sex & Intimacy
How much togetherness do you need?
Keeping the whole family involved
Teens and family life: special needs?
Church attendance and family connection
Family Life
Making a priority of your spiritual development
Being a spiritual leader in your home
Keeping your faith real and active
Christian life and work/career
Christian Life as a Man
Free-wheeling discussion of all previous topics, integrating them into a balanced life; discussion about continuing to meet or creating other groups; whatever is on your mind.
Wrap-Up & Review
