Encourages men to embrace God's fathering as He guides them through every stage of life, shaping them into mature, courageous, and Christ-centered men.

In Fathered by God, John Eldredge explores the journey of authentic biblical manhood by showing how God the Father intentionally shapes a man’s heart through every season of life. Building on the idea that many men have experienced absent or imperfect earthly fathers, Eldredge points readers to God as the perfect Father who leads, heals, and matures His sons. He describes six stages of masculine development—from Beloved Son to Cowboy, Warrior, Lover, King, and Sage—emphasizing that each stage has a unique purpose in God’s design. Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical insight, Fathered by God invites men to trust God’s ongoing work in their lives, embrace His loving guidance, and grow into the men He created them to be.

"Fathered by God" by John Eldredge

Sessions

  1. Getting Fathered
  2. FBG – Session 1
  3. FBG – Session 2 “Sons & Father”
  4. FBG – Session 3 “Boyhood”
  5. FBG – Session 4 “Cowboy”
  6. FBG – Session 5 “Warrior”
  7. FBG – Session 6 “Lover”
  8. FBG – Session 7 “King”
  9. FBG – Session 8 “Sage”
  10. FBG – Session 9 “Intentionality”