Consistency, Sacrifice, and Raising Kids on Purpose (with Ben, Dad of Five) In this Father and Friend episode, Ben (husband to Kelly and father of five) shares how growing up with an engaged, hardworking dad shaped his approach to family life. He describes his father’s steady presence, strong church involvement, and willingness to work multiple jobs and even give up flying to provide, teaching Ben the value of duty and sacrificing personal desires for those you love. Ben explains how he tries to build a special relationship with his only son in a girl-heavy environment and outlines key practices in his home: consistency through daily rhythms and routines, balanced discipline with his wife, and leveraging strengths like teaching/coaching and organization. He discusses homeschooling support, teaching life skills (money, sexuality, drugs/alcohol), p ...