{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Spiritual Fathers","title":"Tim Strickland - Men's Rites of Passage, Ep #5 ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2781,"description":"Why are rites of passage so important to young men? How can it help fathers and sons develop deeper connections? Tim Strickland is the Executive Director of “Christ in the Smokies,” a Rite of Passage retreat ministry for young men. In this conversation, Tim shares how he became passionate about the next generation, why rites of passage are important, and why he believes the older generation has to invest in the next generation. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...Learn more about Tim Strickland [1:08]Getting involved with the next generation [3:53] The crisis that shaped Tim’s story [5:29] Tim’s advice for struggling through a loss [8:38] The beginning of Christ in the Smokies [10:48] Targeting three different seasons of life [15:04] Experiencing “The Passage to Manhood” [17:51] Share your lifetime of wisdom with others [22:13] Overcoming the three barriers men face [27:16] Why rites of passage are important [34:58] The lightning round [38:00] Building a passion for the next generationAfter Tim and his wife Toni got married they started attending a Presbyterian church in Ft. Lauderdale. After they had their son, they started attending a “Homeplace” ministry at their church, geared toward helping young families learn how to raise their children in a Christian home. When they moved to Georgia, Tim got involved in his church’s middle school ministry, where he served for 19 years. His wife jokes that he’s the perfect fit for middle-schoolers and fits right in. The crisis that shaped Tim’s storyIn 2016, Tim’s son was killed in a car accident. He was only 23. Tim would never wish the loss of a child on his worst enemy. Tim notes there were some days he just had to remind himself to keep breathing. He and his wife had to lean on their community. He doesn’t know what they would’ve done without them. They chose to run to God in their anger and hurt. Tim knew that 80% of marriages end after the loss of a child. He was determined he wouldn’t lose...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VNg9Z4niDzTOsevuK_iUm439KFuaguRDMWc8q6WRQds/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84OWMw/ZmU0MDc2MTU0YzI2/ZWRkZjQ2Zjg4Yzg1/N2JkZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}