Lessons Learned as a New Father: A Conversation with Christian Sherrill

Welcome to the Modern Husbands podcast, where any combination of Dr. Bruce Ross, Christian Sherrill, and Brian Page host national experts who share winning ideas to manage money and the home as a team.

For today’s episode, Dr. Ross and I discuss with Christian his experiences and lessons learned during his first year as a father. Listeners will walk away with the real and fresh wisdom to help new and expectant fathers. As a recent empty nester, what Christian shared warmed my heart and made for a better day. A new or expectant father or not, you will enjoy this episode.

Show Notes

00:00 Introduction
01:46 You recently became a dad. What has surprised you the most about fatherhood so far?
04:39 What has been the biggest adjustment mentally, emotionally, or physically since becoming a parent?
10:34 What’s been your favorite part of becoming a dad so far?
12:24 How has becoming parents changed the dynamic between you and your wife?
14:51 What conversations do you now realize couples should have before having children?
18:25 What are some small things husbands can do during the newborn stage that make a huge difference for their partner?
22:28 What’s one thing you wish more men understood about supporting their wives after childbirth?
27:25 What kind of father do you hope your child describes you as someday?
28:20 Were there any past Modern Husbands Podcast episodes that unexpectedly helped prepare you for fatherhood?
30:32 What’s one message you want new or expecting fathers listening to this episode to hear?

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