Dinner Table Discipleship: Interview With Yousif

What does it mean to be a godly, emotionally intelligent father in today’s world?

In this powerful conversation, Tim sits down with Yousif Farag—psychotherapist, executive coach, and author of Godly Manhood—to explore the journey from Sudanese refugee to Canadian family man, and how his faith, upbringing, and personal struggles have shaped the way he leads his home.

Yousif shares practical wisdom on building strong father-child relationships, the power of the dinner table for emotional connection, and how to raise resilient kids in a complicated world. He opens up about:

• Escaping religious persecution and starting over in Canada
• The pivotal moment he chose Christ at 13
• Using family dinners to build trust and teach life lessons
• Helping his son navigate bullying with wisdom and boundaries
• Balancing fatherhood, friendship, and authority
• Why emotional intelligence is essential for modern dads

Whether you're a father, husband, or leader, this episode will challenge and inspire you to grow in emotional maturity and lead your family with grace and conviction.

Connect with Yousif: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yousif-farag-8697b424/

Books referenced in show: Godly Manhood by Yousif Farag - https://amzn.to/455ovSW

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