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My Father's Son: A Generational Journey
Wayne Alcorn.
Son, father and grandfather.
Pastor and storyteller.
Wayne Alcorn has seen the radical life-change that happens in men as they embrace the love of God the Father.
And he has seen that love heal and transform men’s lives – his father’s, his own and the countless men across Australia he has talked to and helped heal.
This is his – and their – story.
And the story of how God’s love transforms generations.
A story that just might change your life.
Son, father and grandfather.
Pastor and storyteller.
Wayne Alcorn has seen the radical life-change that happens in men as they embrace the love of God the Father.
And he has seen that love heal and transform men’s lives – his father’s, his own and the countless men across Australia he has talked to and helped heal.
This is his – and their – story.
And the story of how God’s love transforms generations.
A story that just might change your life.
184 pages, Paperback
First published April 12, 2023
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August 7, 2024
You are my son.
I love you.
I’m proud of you.
I cried a couple of times when reading this book, and I would expect a similar response from other men who have pondered their roles as a father and as a son… This is a deeply moving book, that will resonate with many middle-aged and older men. It’s beautifully written, with clear messages. There is soul and forgiveness and hope in Alcorn’s approach to masculinity:
“We’ve been told to never go shopping when we are hungry. If we do, there is the possibility that we will buy junk food – items filled with sugar that we rapidly consume. The sugar hit gives us a rush, but we come off that quickly. We need something more substantial that will sustain us and satisfy our hunger. The hungry souls of humanity without God often seek to fill the emptiness in our hearts in all the wrong places. Filling up on the junk food of the soul, we are left feeling unsatisfied.”
This book is the story of how Christianity and the Bible profoundly changed the lives of both Wayne and his father Alex for the better… The stories and parables are raw and honest, they encapsulate decades of lived experience (facing up to challenges and taking advantage of opportunities).
“There is a real identity crisis in today’s society regarding what it means to be a man. We need to embrace the challenge of redefining it in a proper, wholesome and biblical way… Every home needs a roof to provide a covering to protect it from the elements. Parents also provide a covering. When the relationship between mum and dad is strong, children living under that influence benefit greatly. Not only is a wonderful example being set for them, but it also creates a sense of safety and security in their growing years.”
The animosity towards all men and boys has taken away much of the meaning that is to be found in the relationships between fathers and their children. The militarism of femininity and the heavy emphasis on women’s empowerment in the West has undermined relationships between men and women, creating competition where there should be co-operation. The abandonment of religion in the West has left a huge emptiness that has been filled by consumption and unhealthy habits. The new ideologies with their false idols have nothing on the Christian Church, which has sustained families and communities for centuries.
I love you.
I’m proud of you.
I cried a couple of times when reading this book, and I would expect a similar response from other men who have pondered their roles as a father and as a son… This is a deeply moving book, that will resonate with many middle-aged and older men. It’s beautifully written, with clear messages. There is soul and forgiveness and hope in Alcorn’s approach to masculinity:
“We’ve been told to never go shopping when we are hungry. If we do, there is the possibility that we will buy junk food – items filled with sugar that we rapidly consume. The sugar hit gives us a rush, but we come off that quickly. We need something more substantial that will sustain us and satisfy our hunger. The hungry souls of humanity without God often seek to fill the emptiness in our hearts in all the wrong places. Filling up on the junk food of the soul, we are left feeling unsatisfied.”
This book is the story of how Christianity and the Bible profoundly changed the lives of both Wayne and his father Alex for the better… The stories and parables are raw and honest, they encapsulate decades of lived experience (facing up to challenges and taking advantage of opportunities).
“There is a real identity crisis in today’s society regarding what it means to be a man. We need to embrace the challenge of redefining it in a proper, wholesome and biblical way… Every home needs a roof to provide a covering to protect it from the elements. Parents also provide a covering. When the relationship between mum and dad is strong, children living under that influence benefit greatly. Not only is a wonderful example being set for them, but it also creates a sense of safety and security in their growing years.”
The animosity towards all men and boys has taken away much of the meaning that is to be found in the relationships between fathers and their children. The militarism of femininity and the heavy emphasis on women’s empowerment in the West has undermined relationships between men and women, creating competition where there should be co-operation. The abandonment of religion in the West has left a huge emptiness that has been filled by consumption and unhealthy habits. The new ideologies with their false idols have nothing on the Christian Church, which has sustained families and communities for centuries.
May 1, 2023
Inspiring. Challenging, yet worth the risk to step up to the challenge. Some very good practical things that can be taken on to change the trajectory of not only my life, but that of my kids and my grandkids. Thank you Ps Wayne Alcorn.
August 31, 2023
A very accessible read. Good stories. Thorough yet simple. Very worthwhile, relatable and inspiring.
July 24, 2024
Really enjoyed this, the importance of being a man..though I'm not a man, it was made so clear what "man" really should look like.
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