The Way We Are Formed

The many things and people we encounter and interact with over the years will form us in positive and negative ways. This is especially true when it comes to the relationships parents and children have. As parents, don’t give up on your ideals — the things you hold dear. Passing those ideals on has a profound effect on how children are formed.

FatherSide Chats
By Curt Albers June 30, 2026
Two hundred fifty years is more than a milestone—it's an invitation to reflect. Father Gene explores America's founding ideals, the progress we've made, and the enduring hope that keeps calling each generation to build a better future together.
FatherSide Chats podcast cover with priest portrait and text “250 Episode: It Started With a Yes”
June 23, 2026
What starts as a simple “yes” can become something far greater than we ever imagined. As FatherSide Chats reaches its 250th episode, Father Gene reflects on taking risks, embracing uncertainty, and discovering the good that happens when we simply keep showing up.
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