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Fatherhood
Father’s Day is celebrated throughout the world on different days, with different histories and traditions. But the American holiday, the third Sunday of June, has its origins in the church. In 1908, Grace Golden Clayton organized the first Father’s Day celebration in a Methodist church in Fairmont, West Virginia, to memorialize men killed in a local mining disaster. Today it serves as a time to reflect on the role dads play in their children’s lives and, in many churches, the Fatherhood of God.
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The Russell Moore Show
Richard Reeves on Why Young Men Are Struggling
What do boys need from fathers, churches, and institutions that they aren’t getting right now?
CT Stories You May Have Missed in 2025
From a Christian chess detective to spiritualized gambling to hymns in the Alaskan wilderness.
Review
In Netflix’s ‘Frankenstein,’ Monster Is More Compelling Than Maker
The Guillermo del Toro adaptation brings unique perspective—but fails to match the depth of its source material.
God Is Your Father, Not Your Dad
Our therapy culture has made us too comfortable with God.
News
Most Men Are Pro-Life. Activists Want Them to Speak Up.
Programs seek to help fathers voice opinions and take responsibility.
My Grandfather’s Greatest Legacy
His life as a pastor in rust-belt Illinois was rich in service, dignity, and the imitation of Christ. I want to follow in his steps.
The Millennial Dad Dividend
Every young father I know is a great dad. I think it’s a major sign of hope.
Let Your Sons Grow Up to Be Heroes
Boys need worthy role models, but we’ve debunked the very concept of heroism. It’s taking a toll.
The Bulletin
Jon Tyson on Fatherhood
The Bulletin welcomes Jon Tyson for a conversation about fatherhood and the practice of blessing your children.
The Bulletin
The Masculinity Crisis with John Eldredge
The Bulletin welcomes John Eldredge for a conversation about masculinity in far-right politics.