All dads desire to be better fathers and have a spiritual influence in the life of their kids. They long to improve but struggle to find practical guidance and encouragement along the way. Often, they end up feeling inadequate and don't even know why. In their new book Fight for Their Hearts: Hope and Help for Every Dad, authors Kenny Dallas and Tim Sexton equip fathers with the resources and encouragement that they need to fight for their families. Developed for dads by dads, this book introduces Christian men to the idea of biblical fatherhood and impresses upon them the need for community, discipleship, and encouragement. Fight for their Hearts: Hope and Help for Every Dad inspires and equips fathers to intentionally fight for the hearts of their children as the spiritual leaders and fierce protectors of their homes. Kenny Dallas has been a high school football coach for over 20 years and currently serves as the head football coach at Trinity Christian School in Sharpsburg, Georgia. Kenny's greatest desire is to live a life that truly matters-one that is intentionally focused on his relationship with the Lord, his relationship with his family, and the impact he has on all those the Lord puts in His path. Tim Sexton serves as Pastor of Men's Discipleship at Eagles Landing Baptist Church. Tim's one goal in ministry now is to help people see the difference between pursuing an outward, polished image that will appease the supposedly angry God and impress everyone else, and being transformed by the gospel from the inside out. CONTENTS Acknowledgments 13 A Foreword from Mark Hall of Casting Crowns 15 A Word from Kenny and Tim before You Begin 19 1. Painting the Picture 23 M46 Dads Challenge One 29 Kenny's Story: The Blessing in Brokenness 30 2. Starting at the Finish Line 43 M46 Dads Challenge Two 53 Tim's Story: Heart of the Child, Heart of the Father 55 Part One: Father 3. The Father's Covenant 69 M46 Dads Challenge Three 82 Todd and Zack's M46 Moment: Fighting for Love, Not Perfection 83 4. Religious Pursuit vs. Gospel Transformation 87 M46 Dads Challenge Four 105 Les's M46 Moment: The Gospel of Grace 107 5. Love, Acceptance, Worth, and Security 109 M46 Dads Challenge Five 119 Robbie's M46 Moment: Father's Sacrifice 120 Part Two: Family 6. The Four Dads 125 M46 Dads Challenge Six 139 Quincy's M46 Moment: The Art of Listening 140 7. The Cup 143 M46 Dads Challenge Seven 151 Mike's M46 Moment: Rekindled Hope 153 8. Encouragement vs. Exasperation 155 M46 Dads Challenge Eight 170 Everett's M46 Moment: A Grandfather's Challenge 172 Part Three: Field 9. The Battle Cry 177 M46 Dads Challenge Nine 191 Drew's M46 Moment: Live Every Day for What Matters 193 10. Becoming a Reconciling Rhino 197 M46 Dads Challenge Ten 210 Your M46 Moment: Fighting for the Hearts of Your Kids 213 Epilogue: Charge Forward 215 Notes 219 Bible Credits 221 "Tim and Kenny have a gift for applying the gospel of Jesus to fatherhood. They remind us that if we want to raise kids who are grounded in the gospel, we need to be grounded in the gospel ourselves. This book offers much-needed encouragement, focus, and practical guidance for dads like me who know they don't have everything figured out. Dads, move this book to the top of your reading list."

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