Episode notes
In this episode of Father and Friend, Pastor Jeff Wiesner shares deeply about fatherhood, ministry, and the challenges of raising children in the gospel of Christ without letting it become “boring” or routine. He offers practical wisdom on repentance, presence, local church commitment, and guarding family life in a tech-driven world.
Pastor Jeff Wiesner, senior pastor at Covenant Baptist Church, joins us for an honest conversation on fatherhood, faith, and family rhythms. He opens up about his upbringing, the struggles and blessings of being both a dad and a pastor, and his biggest fear for his children—that the gospel might become overly familiar and lose its wonder.
Throughout the conversation, Jeff discusses:
*How pastors balance ministry demands with parenting and marriage.
*The importance of modeling repen ...
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