Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on Celebrating Fathers on Rock Solid Families Podcast
Merrill and Linda Hutchinson of Rock Solid Families podcast discuss the importance of fathers and the traditional family structure, as well as the harm that fatherlessness causes within society.
Merrill and Linda are the co-hosts of Rock Solid Families Podcast as well as the co-founders of Rock Solid Families, a 501c3 nonprofit, faith-based organization. Combined, they have over 70 years of experience in teaching, counseling, ministry, coaching and public speaking. In 2018, they left their full time positions in the Church and public school system to focus on strengthening families. Their goal is to guide and empower families to be all that God wants for them to be. In this episode, Merrill and Linda celebrate Father’s Day by talking about the role of fathers as designed by God.
“We would do very well for the next generation to start celebrating the women for how God designed them to be, the femininity of the women, the caring, the strength of the women, and celebrating men for how God designed them to be,” explains co-host Merrill Hutchinson. Research shows that 31% of children in the US are being raised without their biological father in their home. This is an alarming statistic, as fatherlessness has been shown to have direct correlations to hardships such as drug use, homelessness, and crime. Today, co-hosts Merrill and Linda Hutchinson approach Father’s Day with a discussion about celebrating the important role of fathers and the value of protecting and obeying the Biblical family structure that God created for His people.
Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on your preferred podcast channel.
In this podcast, the co-hosts cover:
How fatherlessness is linked to so many problems within society
What it really means to be privileged or blessed in God’s eyes vs. in the eyes of society
What the value of gratitude is for really understanding the hard work of the previous generations
Why it is a parent’s responsibility to share God’s blessings with the next generation
Why it is so important to protect the traditional, Biblical family structure
How to raise sons and daughters who will uphold and protect God’s way
How to celebrate men and women for the ways that God designed them to be
Podcast Quotes:
“31% of the kids in our country are being raised without their biological father in the house.” (5:35-5:42 | Merrill)
“Stop bashing the men. We need our men as much as we need our women, neither is better. Both are essential to a healthy culture.” (23:17-23:25 | Linda)
“Once you start teaching your sons what it is to be of God in terms of how they behave and act; then you teach them, especially us dads to our sons, how to protect that whole concept.” (25:30-25:48 | Merrill)
“Mom and dads, we have got to practice obedience to God's design.” (28:07-28:10 | Linda)
“We would do very well for the next generation to start celebrating the women for how God designed them to be, the femininity of the women, the caring, the strength of the women, and celebrating men for how God designed them to be.” (30:21-30:36 | Merrill)
“Do not apologize for having a mom and a dad, for being called a woman and a man. Please, let us as followers of Christ, celebrate and fight for the protection of the way God designed us to live our lives.” (31:56-32:12 | Linda)
About the Podcast Co-Hosts:
To learn more about Merrill and Linda, visit their website (Rock Solid Families).
About Rock Solid Families Podcast:
Rock Solid Families is committed to helping educate, equip, and empower families to be all God created them to be! Merrill and Linda Hutchinson began Rock Solid Radio in October of 2018. They have over 70 years of combined experience in teaching, public speaking, counseling, ministry, and coaching. After much prayer, Merrill and Linda made the decision to step down from their full time positions in the church and public school to focus on strengthening families. Both believe that healthy schools, churches, and communities depend on strong and healthy families. This weekly podcast is made possible through the generous financial support of community partners. With the help of local sponsors and the word spreading through listeners like you, Rock Solid Families is helping to build stronger communities one family at a time!
Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on your preferred podcast channel.
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