Raising Faithful Families with Pastor Ron Merritt Episode Summary:

In this heartfelt episode of Call With Dads, hosts E.a. Maynard and Mr. Pancakes sit down with Pastor Ron Merritt of New Hope Wayne, Ohio, to discuss the challenges and joys of raising children with faith and purpose in today’s world. From navigating discipline and technology to fostering family unity and finding trustworthy spiritual communities, Pastor Ron shares timeless wisdom from his journey as a father, grandfather, and pastor. The conversation dives into the importance of consistency in parenting, the pitfalls of modern entitlement, and the power of small, intentional acts like family devotionals to instill biblical values. Whether you’re a dad seeking practical tools or struggling to find a church, this episode offers encouragement and actionable insights for leading your family with authenticity and grace.

Summary of the Discussion: https://callwithdads.com/raising-faithful-families-wisdom-from-pastor-ron-merritt-for-todays-dads/

Guest Spotlight:
Pastor Ron Merritt is the pastor of New Hope Wayne, Ohio, with a rich background that spans working at Marathon Oil, sales, and farming before answering his calling to ministry at age 40. A father and grandfather, Pastor Ron brings decades of experience guiding families through faith-based parenting. His practical, down-to-earth approach emphasizes living out biblical principles and fostering genuine connections with others. Learn more about his ministry at NewHopeWayne.Church.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newhopewayneohio

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@newhopechristianchurchofwa8688

Hosts:

E.a. Maynard: A homeschooling dad passionate about equipping fathers with tools to build strong, value-driven families.

Mr. Pancakes: Founder of the American Liberty Foundation, dedicated to promoting traditional family values through resources like the family constitution at traditionalsociety.com.

Resources Mentioned:

New Hope Wayne Church: Https://NewHopeWayne.Church

American Liberty Foundation: Https://traditionalsociety.com  

Pancakes With Your Dad: https://pancakeswithyourdad.com

Call With Dads: https://callwithdads.com

LifeWise Academy: A program teaching Bible lessons off-campus to school children, mentioned by Pastor Ron as an example of impactful community initiatives.

Connect With Us:
Follow Call With Dads on social media at @CallWithDads on Facebook, Instagram, X, and more. Visit callwithdads.com to watch live streams, catch past episodes, and access parenting resources. Check out Pastor Ron’s church on YouTube and Facebook via NewHopeWayne.Church, and explore Mr. Pancakes’ nonprofit at traditionalsociety.com for tools to strengthen your family.

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