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Courageous and Fatherhood Resources for Pastors and Group Leaders

By Eternal Perspective Ministries February 22, 2012

Media

Courageous Fatherhood message DVD Randy speaking on courageous fatherhood at Good Shepherd Community Church, October 2011. Available from our online store.
Randy talks with Ron Blue about his Courageous book project with the Kendrick brothers (video)
Oasis Audio Interview: Courageous (audio)
Themes in the novel Courageous (audio)
Themes addressed in Courageous (audio)
Wayne Shepherd interview with Randy about Courageous (audio)

Articles

Behind the Scenes

Courageous and My Time in Atlanta
A funny story about researching Courageous
How did you write the Courageous novel in 4 months?
Q&A with Randy about Courageous
Photo Slideshow from Randy's trip to Georgia to research for Courageous
The Courageous Movie and Novel-Part 1 (Part 1 of unused interview with Time Magazine)
The Courageous Movie and Novel-Part 2 (Part 2 of unused interview with Time Magazine)
The Time is Ripe for Courageous

Study Materials

Courageous Study Guide, by Randy Alcorn
Honor Begins at Home, 8 week study available from LifeWay

Other Suggested Reading

The Resolution for Men by Alex and Stephen Kendrick, with Randy Alcorn
Gospel Powered Parenting by Bill P. Farley
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp
What the Bible Says about Parenting by John MacArthur

Helpful Links on Fatherhood

Incredible Privilege of Fatherhood
The Importance of Fathers
Lessons from the Life of a Father
Leaving a Legacy of Faithfulness
Indispensable Father
Fathering and Grandfathering
Accountability Groups: Men Helping Men

Links to CourageousResources.com:

for families: www.courageousresources.com/youandyourhouse
ministry partners: www.courageousresources.com/ministrypartners
church resources: www.courageousresources.com/churchresources
law enforcement: www.courageousresources.com/lawenforcement

Part 2 of My Interview with Time Magazine About the Courageous Movie and Novel

Every novelist knows that movies don’t just have plots, they have themes. And in the exploration of those themes there is inevitably a message, whether or not it is carefully crafted.

The Courageous Movie and Novel (Part 1 of an Unused Interview with Time Magazine)

Some months ago I was contacted by Time magazine reporter Tim Newcomb, who asked me a number of questions about the Courageous movie and the novel.

The Importance of Fathers

Fathers are their children’s first pastors—the most influential humans in terms of life direction. Children are shaped by their father’s love or hate, interest or disinterest, presence or absence.

Courageous: Watch the Trailer

This is a new trailer for the movie Courageous, which I’ve been writing the novel Courageous to correspond to.

Some Thoughts about Fathering (and Grand-fathering)

Fatherhood's an incredible privilege, one we should thank God for every day, but which too easily we grow accustomed to and take for granted and, if we're not careful, occasionally resent. (For instance, after weeks without having a good sleep.)

How Can I Be a Good Father if My Own Father Wasn't a Good Role Model?

How Can I Be a Good Father if My Own Father Wasn't a Good Role Model?

Randy talks about being a good father even if your own father was not a good role model, speaking to a group of CEO's (both secular and Christian).

Courageous: Discussion Questions

Discussion questions for Randy's book Courageous.

Courageous Fatherhood

Courageous Fatherhood

In October 2011, Randy Alcorn was interviewed by Steve Keels at his home church Good Shepherd Community Church in Boring, Oregon. He spoke on his novel Courageous and what it means to be a Christ-following father.

Leaving a Legacy of Faithfulness: The Father as Model and Mentor

God did not create human fathers, realize they were like him, and decide to call himself our Father. On the contrary, He created marriage and family to communicate not only Christ’s love for his church, but also the Father and Son’s love for each other.

Oasis Audio Interview: Courageous

Oasis Audio Interview: Courageous

In this 20 minute interview, Randy talks with interviewer Wayne Shepherd about the Courageous movie and novel.

Courageous: Randy Alcorn Talks About His Book Project with the Kendrick Brothers

Courageous: Randy Alcorn Talks About His Book Project with the Kendrick Brothers

In this video clip, Randy Alcorn talks with Ron Blue about his book Courageous with the Kendrick brothers.

Incredible Privilege of Fatherhood

Incredible Privilege of Fatherhood

Parenthood is a calling, far more important than any vocation.

Lessons From the Life of a Father

Lessons From the Life of a Father

I have learned the joy of asking every time I receive any form of income, “Lord, who do You want me to give this to?”