Interview Questions for

Becoming A Dad:

A Spiritual, Emotional and Practical Guide

By Stephen James & David Thomas

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· Why are so many men hesitant – or even scared – to become a father?

· Many of our listeners/viewers are wives, mothers or grandmothers.  How can a woman encourage the man in her life to engage fully in the fathering process?

· You talk about the redemptive role of parenting.  Explain how you see that work out in new fathers.

· How can a man specifically prepare for a new baby?  How is his role in the prenatal world specific to his gender?

· What if the new or expectant dad is not as excited as his wife?  What should he do?  What should his wife do?

· How do you suggest men approach sex after birth?

· How would you counsel a man who is convinced his wife loves their children more than him?  What advice would you give a woman who believes her husband loves his job more than her and the kids?

· What counsel would you give a man worried about repeating the failures of his own dad?

· Many parents worry that something bad could happen to their children.  How do you as fathers face this issue?  What advice can you give to other parents?

· What is the one thing you would want to tell a new or expectant dad?