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In an age when fathers are more important than ever, how do you embark on your journey to manhood and know how to steer clear of the dangers along the way? In Fathered by God, New York Times bestselling author John Eldredge reminds us that there's a path to masculinity and, best of all, there's a loving Father ready to help us follow it.
In Fathered by God, Eldredge calls men back to a simple and reassuring truth: God is our Father, and he wants to show us what masculinity really means. Eldredge teaches us that there's a path leading to authentic manhood, cut by generation after generation of men. There are perils along the trail, even disasters--all the more reason to rely on the guidance of a Father who has gone before us.
A boy has a lot to learn in his journey to becoming a man, and it takes the active intervention of father figures and the fellowship of other men to guide us along the way. Eldredge shares that in all of life's trials and triumphs, God is initiating boys and men through the stages of manhood.
Through personal stories and practical guidance, Eldredge provides a map through the six stages of a man's journey and answers some of the most common questions about manhood that he's received over the years, including:
- How can I set a good example for my son?
- What does the Bible teach us about masculinity?
- How can I become the man that God designed me to be?
Fathered by God maps out the path of manhood--not more rules, not another list of principles, not formulas, but a well-worn path that men have followed for centuries before us. Discover the truth about masculinity and become the man that God sees in you.
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"This book gave me a feeling of positivity and power over my life that I haven't faced in a very long time. I would recommend it especially to men in their early twenties to put them on a path of open mindedness and searching for a better life through the life trials of other men who have gone before with good intentions. Very easy to listen to --and captivating stories throughout."
— Bean (5 out of 5 stars)
Fathered by God Listener Reviews
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Greg Aguilera, 11/17/2021
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" Loving it. Love his insight and intuition. I am female but it helps to understand the meaning behind a man's adventure and ego. "
— Lei, 2/17/2014 -
" This book has been amazing for me! About to begin a second time through with a study guide. It is helping me better understand some of the gaps from my childhood and how to relate to God as my heavenly father. "
— Scott, 2/13/2014 -
" This is a great men's book. "
— Michael, 2/10/2014 -
" Great tool for creating a vocabulary for those strive to redefine their manhood. "
— Bill, 1/24/2014 -
" I really liked this book. It was written for men, but thought my husband would never read it. "
— Jodi, 1/16/2014 -
" Really enjoyable. Some of his masculine depictions are a bit of a stretch, but I generally thought he was on target with the need for men to embrace Christian masculinity. The stages were particularly helpful in describing where a man might find himself along his journey with God. "
— Chaffee, 1/14/2014 -
" A good solid read that occasionally suffers from overdevelopment of thought without forward movement to the next. Eldredge consistently writes in this manner so it should come as no surprise to any who have read his other works. The central idea and development of it is not only interesting but accurate (and will be confirmed by your own observations and experiences). "
— Jonathan, 1/12/2014 -
" I love anything that helps me understand my house of men better. John Eldredge is an excellent writer and the master of the metaphore. "
— Christy, 1/1/2014 -
" Great book that every man should read, but it's also a great read for women to understand their husbands, sons, etc. Excellent stuff! "
— Buford, 12/23/2013 -
" This book is waste without the DVD. "
— Madhur, 12/9/2013 -
" written for men mostly, but it spoke to some of my own dad issues...makes me want to go fly fishing! "
— Carol, 12/6/2013 -
" Great for teen boys and men. Really good for moms also. It helped me understand my husband and boys better. "
— Lsia, 11/14/2013 -
" John Eldredge delivers again. On many occasions, I felt like being a man would be really awesome and was sad in a way that I'm not... So I feel like I'll be reading Captivating next...for the 3rd time to think on what it means to be a woman again :-) "
— Arielcatheryne, 9/20/2013 -
" Eldredge was born to write this book. A follow-up to Wild At Heart. Every man should read at least on of these books. "
— Paul, 6/13/2013 -
" Ok for some, it's a pretty simple concept and an honestly decent resource (especially when a lot of guys nowadays are fatherless or at least have an absentee father). Eldredge could definitely use some wider insight into what it "means" to be a man, but he means well. "
— Tim, 5/17/2013 -
" EVERY father must read!!! "
— Alisa, 2/11/2013 -
" This book moved me as I read it before, during and after my mission trip to Alaska in 2008. I want to reread it soon. "
— Brian, 12/25/2012 -
" There's some interesting stuff from a biblical and psychological point of view... It's a little wordy though.... If it could be more to the point, it would have gotten 4 stars... "
— Christel, 12/15/2012 -
" Loved this book... along with Wild at Heart it really opened up my soul and helped me grow internally. "
— Timothy, 11/18/2012 -
" Sometimes it's hard for a son to see flaws in a father who seems perfect. Eldredge's book quickly shows that my love for my son, and my father's love for me, pails in comparison to God's love. This book is a great read for fathers. "
— doug, 8/3/2012 -
" Plenty of physical/spiritual examples of child/fatherhood. Still reading.. "
— Nate, 6/13/2012 -
" I liked the book. It takes one through the stages Eldredge see's as essential in becoming a son of God. One moves from boyhood to cowboy to warrior to lover to king and finally to sage. Wish I would have read it years ago but there is a time for everything. "
— carl, 3/10/2012 -
" Excellent. Eldredge really captures the journey in this book. I highly reccomend it. "
— Greg, 8/28/2011 -
" I really liked this follow up to Wild At Heart. He goes more in depth to talk about the stages of the journey of manhood. I would recommend this to any man who needs encouragement, to any father or mother of boys, and really, wives could get an understanding of their husbands from this. "
— Jc, 7/20/2011 -
" Love this book. I think I have bought at least 10 copies and I don't have one on the shelf at the moment. I think every guy should read it. <br/>This is a much better title for the book first published as "Way of the Wild heart". "
— Mark, 4/21/2011 -
" Really enjoyable. Some of his masculine depictions are a bit of a stretch, but I generally thought he was on target with the need for men to embrace Christian masculinity. The stages were particularly helpful in describing where a man might find himself along his journey with God. "
— Chaffee, 2/12/2011 -
" written for men mostly, but it spoke to some of my own dad issues...makes me want to go fly fishing! "
— Carol, 10/1/2010 -
" I love anything that helps me understand my house of men better. John Eldredge is an excellent writer and the master of the metaphore. "
— Christy, 8/20/2010 -
" Loving it. Love his insight and intuition. I am female but it helps to understand the meaning behind a man's adventure and ego. "
— Lei, 1/7/2010 -
" This book has been amazing for me! About to begin a second time through with a study guide. It is helping me better understand some of the gaps from my childhood and how to relate to God as my heavenly father. "
— Scott, 12/14/2009 -
" Sometimes it's hard for a son to see flaws in a father who seems perfect. Eldredge's book quickly shows that my love for my son, and my father's love for me, pails in comparison to God's love. This book is a great read for fathers. "
— doug, 11/19/2009 -
" I really liked this book. It was written for men, but thought my husband would never read it. "
— Jodi, 10/16/2009 -
" John Eldredge delivers again. On many occasions, I felt like being a man would be really awesome and was sad in a way that I'm not... So I feel like I'll be reading Captivating next...for the 3rd time to think on what it means to be a woman again :-) "
— Arielcatheryne, 8/21/2009
About John Eldredge
John Eldredge is the founder and codirector, with his wife, of Ransomed Heart Ministries in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a fellowship devoted to helping people recover and live from their heart. He is the author of numerous books, including Epic, Waking the Dead, Wild at Heart, and The Journey of Desire. He lives in Colorado with his wife, Stasi, and their three sons. He loves living in the Rocky Mountains so he can pursue his other passions, including fly-fishing, mountain climbing, and exploring the waters of the West in his canoe.