Dr. Octavio Esqueda, full Professor of Christian Higher Education and Director of the Ph.D. and Ed.D. Programs in Educational Studies at the Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, shares on how the gospel redefines masculinity. Dr Esqueda's WebsiteDr Esqueda's Website (Spanish)Dr Esqueda's BooksDr Esqueda on X.comWHAT YOU'LL LEARN:Mother's Day vs Father's Day in ChurchesImportant Messages to HighlightCharacter, not CompetencyABOUT THE GUEST: Octavio Javier Esqueda is a full Professor of Christian Higher Education and Director of the Ph.D. and Ed.D. Programs in Educational Studies at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He was born and raised in Guadalajara, México. He graduated with honors with a Licenciatura in Latin American Literature from the University of Guadalajara and two additional diplomas, one in Religion and Society and the second in Journalism. He graduated with honors from Dallas Theological Seminary and completed his Ph.D. in Higher Education at the University of North Texas. He and his wife, Angélica, have two children, Darío and Salma. Dr. Esqueda has several publications on theological education and Christian higher education, practical theology, and literature. Teaching is his passion, and he has had the opportunity to teach in several countries on different academic levels. He is an avid soccer fan.TIMESTAMPED SHOWNOTES:00:37 - Introducing Dr. Octavio Esqueda03:19 - Differences in Mother's Day and Father's Day Observances in Churches06:07 - How Churches Can Improve in This Area06:42 - ...elevate Father's Day like Mother's Day06:47 - ...two important messages that need to be highlighted07:06 - ......the mothers' affirmation come from being - her love is unconditional07:16 - ......when the fathers' affirmation comes from doing - it's never enough07:49 - ......many fathers believe that their role is to provide, so they are never with their family08:01 - ...but as Christians, our value is in who we are08:47 - ...A key aspect of adult motivation is feeling competent09:26 - ...but no one teaches us how to be a parent10:00 - ...emphasizing the value of who we are gives us the desire to do without fearing failure10:42 - Character, not Competency11:30 - ...instead of pulling in the cultural norms, bring the gospel out12:34 - A Common Problem in Evangelicalism12:51 - ...we forget that the whole message is about grace13:14 - ...God loves us unconditionally not only at salvation, but for our whole lives14:19 - Unique Challenges Faced by Men of Color14:48 - ...expression of love and affection are not affirmed14:59 - ...or to imitate a model that was absent15:07 - ...tell parents how to live a Christian life16:43 - ...need to know how and be trained17:10 - ..cultural expectations for men19:48 - God's Love in the Story of the Prodigal Son21:23 - Breaking the Cycle Starts with Us23:19 - Contacting Dr Octavio Esqueda: amazon.com | x.com/OctavioEsqueda | LinkedInDID YOU APPRECIATE THIS PODCAST? Checkout previous episodes, leave a review, drop us a note or support the mission here: oururbanvoices.com