The Parent Pastor: Jeff Wiesner On Fatherhood, Forgiveness, & The Local Church | Father & Friend

In this episode of Father and Friend, Pastor Jeff Wiesner shares deeply about fatherhood, ministry, and the challenges of raising children in the gospel of Christ without letting it become “boring” or routine. He offers practical wisdom on repentance, presence, local church commitment, and guarding family life in a tech-driven world.

Pastor Jeff Wiesner, senior pastor at Covenant Baptist Church, joins us for an honest conversation on fatherhood, faith, and family rhythms. He opens up about his upbringing, the struggles and blessings of being both a dad and a pastor, and his biggest fear for his children—that the gospel might become overly familiar and lose its wonder.

Throughout the conversation, Jeff discusses:

*How pastors balance ministry demands with parenting and marriage.

*The importance of modeling repentance, forgiveness, and honesty in the home.

*Why centering family life around the local church matters.

*Hard choices like saying no to Sunday sports in order to prioritize worship.

*The challenge of technology, presence, and guarding time with family.

*Practical ways to show kindness, stay present, and build a grace-filled home.

This episode will encourage dads, pastors, and families seeking to live out the gospel faithfully in everyday life.

Connect with Covenant Baptist Church: https://www.covenantdenton.org/

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