Tim Sparrow On Staying In The Game As A Dad

What do youth sports reveal about us as dads? More than we might want to admit. In this conversation with Townsend Church Pastor and Upward Sports League Director Tim Sparrow, Kent and Lawson dig into the highs and lows of parenting on the sidelines. From yellow cards to halftime prayers, Tim shares how sports can be more than competition—they can be a training ground for humility, discipleship, and Christ-like leadership.

We touch on topics like:

• Why kids benefit when dads show up the right way
• How to handle your own failures and model repentance
• The connection between pride, parenting, and competition

Just a tease of some of Tim’s wisdom: “When I feel ill-equipped because of my past experiences, I thank God for those experiences because that was him equipping me to be in the position that I’m in so that I can help people that are going through the same things.” There’s more where that come from in today’s conversation with Tim. If you’ve ever lost your cool at a game or wondered how to keep Jesus at the center of all the busyness, this episode will encourage and challenge you to be a Father On Purpose. 

Learn more about Upward Sports and their mission: https://www.upward.org/

Connect with Tim’s Church in DE: https://www.tfwb.org/

We’ve launched video now! Check out the video version of this show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gfD9Dg4x0Bk