What Does It Mean To Be a Protector?

As kids, we all loved Batman, Superman, and Spiderman. Seeing heroes don their cape and stop the bad guys was fun and exciting. Now, we’re all grown up and we’ve become the heroes we adored. In this episode of the All Pro Dad Podcast, host Ted Lowe is joined by BJ Foster and Bobby Lewis to talk about what it means to protect our families.  Don’t worry about the cape thing. You don’t need it to guard your family. It’s more than just preventing physical harm. Being a protector is multi-layered, and dads everywhere must embrace that role. Why This Matters Your kids can’t protect themselves yet. You get to be their hero when you embrace the role of protector. Ways Fathers Must Protect Their Families PhysicallyEmotionallyMentallyEmotionallySpirituallyImportant Episode Timestamps 00:00 – 00:55 | Introduction & Big Question of the Week 00:55 – 03:21 | A Father’s Presence: From Wildfires to the Backyard 03:21 – 05:13 | Physical Protection Starts with Just Being There 05:13 – 07:07 | Emotional Protection: Letting Kids Feel, Not Fixing Too Fast 07:07 – 09:10 | Stay Calm, Stay Present: The Cost of Disengagement 09:10 – 12:09 | Mental Protection: Guiding Kids Through Life’s Challenges 12:09 – 14:22 | Social Protection: Standing Up & Speaking Up 14:22 – 17:02 | Preparing Kids for the Real World 17:02 – 18:33 | Spiritual Protection: Praying with Purpose 18:33 – 20:21 | Pro Move of the Week APD Pro Move: Being a protector is less about being a superhero and more about being a stable, loving, and supportive presence in your children's lives. Sponsor: The All Pro Dad Podcast is proudly brought to you by Family First, a nonprofit dedicated to equipping parents with resources to strengthen their families. Learn more at FamilyFirst.net. All Pro Dad Resources: All Pro Dad Child Safety Series  Boundaries With Kids  Help Protect Kids From Porn  Listen again:  Episode 61 – What Problems Do K We love feedback, but can't reply without your email address. Message us your thoughts and contact info! Connect with Us: Ted Lowe on LinkedIn Bobby Lewis on LinkedIn BJ Foster on LinkedIn Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Get All Pro Dad merch! EXTRAS: Follow us: Instagram | Facebook | X (Twitter) Join 200,000+ other dads by subscribing to the All Pro Dad Play of the Day. Get daily fatherhood ideas, insight, and inspiration straight to your inbox. This episode's blog can also be viewed here on AllProDad.com. Like the All Pro Dad gear and mugs? Get your own in the All Pro Dad store. Get great content for moms at iMOM.com