Logan Kafer shares on mental health, fatherhood, and personal growth for men.

Key Takeaways

– Logan emphasizes the importance of men finding community and vulnerability with other men to combat feelings of inadequacy

– Cultivating desire and engagement in marriage and parenting requires intentional effort and reflection

– Logan advocates for understanding others’ perspectives and extending grace, recognizing everyone’s actions make sense in their own context

– Shifting focus from striving/performance to embracing one’s identity as a beloved son of God is key for personal growth

Topics

Logan’s Background and Family

– Lives in Atlanta with wife of 7 years and two daughters (ages 3 and almost 2)

– Works as a mental health counselor primarily with men, also an adjunct professor

– Formerly worked with Matthew in high school Christian ministry

Common Struggles for Men

– Feeling “not enough” in various areas of life (success, finances, etc.)

– Not being where they expected to be at certain life stages

– Difficulty celebrating accomplishments, always pushing to next milestone

– Impacts relationships, can lead to substance use or other behavioral issues

Advice for Engaging with Family

– Create intentional transitions between work and home life

– Set alarms to pause and reflect on positive qualities of spouse

– Be creative in planning fun activities with kids, even if simple

– Implement “special time” with individual children for focused attention

Book Recommendations

– “The Courage to Be Disliked” – on separating from people-pleasing tendencies

– “Spiritual Slavery to Spiritual Sonship” (possibly by Jack Frost) – on identity and worth in Christ

Wisdom to Pass On

– “Everyone makes sense in the context of their own story” – cultivating compassion and understanding for others’ perspectives

Advice to Younger Self

– Recognize God is still at work, even when life looks different than expected

– Don’t lose relationships pursuing status or trying to prove worth

– There are no shortcuts in personal growth

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