Redefining Strength and Leadership in Family Dynamics with the Beckers
Today, we're diving deep into the importance of family rituals, community support, and the transformative power of forgiveness and patience. Our special guests, Brian and Jeff Becker, co-authors of the book 'Tender Lions,' will share their personal journeys and insights on navigating complex father-son dynamics, overcoming past mistakes, and redefining manhood through empowering young Christian men.
Building Relationships Between Father and Son (EP:914)
Three Key Highlights/Learnings:
Family Rituals and Roots - Brian Becker emphasizes that rituals like camping and hiking can provide children with strong roots to withstand external influences, shaping their character and resilience.
Redefining Leadership - Brian redefines "manning up" as showing restraint, setting boundaries, surrendering pride, and being the first to forgive, promoting a new model of strength through self-control and faithfulness.
Importance of Forgiveness - The conversation highlights the necessity of forgiveness for personal healing, as seen through Kim's realization at the "Weekend to Remember" conference, and underscores the importance of patience in mending relationships.
Brian and Jeff Becker are a father and son duo who are also co-authors of the book, "Tender Lions: Building the Vital Relationship Between Father and Son."
Brian Becker has had a varied career as an educator, business owner, and a nonprofit executive for nearly 20 years. Today Brian consults with companies and nonprofits to improve their overall culture, quality, and performance. He also provides leadership coaching to executives and aspiring leaders. He’s frequent workshop leader and conference speaker, having delivered more than a thousand presentations in the last 25 years throughout the United States, as well as Canada, England, Singapore, South America, and Puerto Rico. Brian lives in Maywood, IL and has been married for 35 years. Together, he and his wife, Kim, have two adult children, including Jeff, and one grandchild.
And Brian’s son, Jeff Becker is a man on a mission to serve and develop the best in others. He does this primarily through the sport of basketball. Jeff organized and led his first basketball camp when he was only in the 7th grade. Today, Jeff is the co-founder and director of Powerhouse Hoops, a nationally-known basketball academy in Phoenix, AZ, which strives to develop character in young men through basketball. In his free time, Jeff stresses the importance of giving back to the local community through servant leadership. He frequently volunteers at local youth facilities and group homes around the greater Phoenix area, and resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.
To find out more about Brian and Jeff and their book, just visit their website: http://www.TenderLions.org
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