The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character

The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character by Jon Tyson is a practical Christian parenting book for dads who want to be intentional about helping their sons grow into young men who know who they are, know what they believe and have the courage and character to live it out.

Growing boys are surrounded by countless messages about identity, masculinity, success and what it means to be a man. Jon Tyson challenges fathers not to simply hope their sons will find their way through those messages, but to intentionally walk alongside them.

Filled with practical ideas, The Intentional Father helps dads create meaningful rites of passage, activities, conversations and “marking moments” that can be adapted to suit their own family. It offers a framework for mentoring boys through adolescence and preparing them to step confidently into adulthood with strong values, convictions and faith.

Why We Love It:

This is exactly the kind of parenting resource we love having at Bright Hope Books. We can't simply hope our kids will become the people God has called them to be. We get the privilege of intentionally discipling, encouraging and walking alongside them as they grow.

We particularly love how practical this one is. It doesn't just tell dads to be more intentional, it gives them real ideas for conversations, experiences and significant moments they can create with their sons along the way.

Perfect For:

• Christian Dads Raising Sons: Practical encouragement for intentionally discipling and mentoring boys into adulthood.
• Fathers of Teen & Pre-Teen Boys: Particularly helpful as sons begin navigating identity, independence, faith and masculinity.
• Grandfathers & Male Mentors: A valuable resource for other trusted men who have an important role in a boy’s life.
• Christian Parenting & Men’s Groups: A fantastic book to read and discuss together with other fathers.
• Father’s Day & Christian Gifts for Dads: A meaningful gift for fathers who want to be intentional about raising sons of courage, character and faith.