Raising Men | the Making of Warrior Poets

[@nopenotnever]

I choose to raise my son the Spartan way, he is currently on his own in the wilderness validating his manliness by slaying a beast with his mighty sword. Reality* he's in the backyard with a pvc pipe running around smacking tree branches.

[@16ft2in]

Diggy Diggy Boy... Digging a hole!

[@williammccaslin8527]

Hey way to funny bro, but boys will be boys, at least he's outside an not on his Xbox or computer.

[@nopenotnever]

@@williammccaslin8527 Oh I'm not complaining in fact after seeing that pvc pipe I started thinking about the spud guns I made as a kid. Looks like we have a fun little project to do this weekend now.

[@bobbie4862]

Lolol

[@chiefro7]

You sir, are a badass

[@jasonhallman2042]

“It is better to be a warrior in a garden than to be a gardener in a war.” -borrowed

[@daizydgmailcom]

Jason Hallman ❤️

[@ForeverOfMusic]

Tell that to Samwise Gamgee 😉

[@youronlinegirlfriend5508]

How else are you gonna feed the troops?

[@HuntingTarg]

Without searching, I believe that was in the [ *original* ] Karate Kid script, when Daniel asked Mr Miyagi why he bothered with gardening.

[@johnnyflorence219]

Ever read Iron John? Because the gardener goes to war and kills everyone. Hahaha. He was given a damn army and a war horse. Seriously the most badass book on masculinity.

[@mrgauges9065]

I’m a man raising a 5yr old boy and 9yr old girl alone. Takes everything I’ve got and never perfect. Some good helpful advice here.

[@chiefro7]

Mr Gauges God Bless you sir!

[@peterk8909]

Mr Gauges Sincerest respect, Sir. I know a couple guys raising their kids alone. You guys don't get the respect you truly deserve. It will sometimes be difficult but the effort will be worth it.

[@matthewcrawford4216]

I’m in the same boat since my wife walked out of the marriage. Hang in there it’s not easy, but showing up is the first hurdle. Surround yourself with friends and family to help. Don’t try to go it alone.

[@ulflyng]

It will never be perfect. Else nothing would open our eyes to our need for God. Do your best and the kids will see it. Maybe first at grown age, but they'll see it. Find good network, they need to see you part of something.

[@RodCornholio]

You gotta raise your daughter ASAP (as in NOW) to value her inner self above outer. Because right now, ON TOP OF genetic predispositions of females, she has received millions of signals from peers,adults, media (tv internet adverts) - society - that her physical appearance is her #1 value and if she believes it, she'll be on a risky, dependent, short term, unhappy path. We are no longer in a gentlmanly society where the best (most resources/potential) man marries the best (most attractive) girl. (RedPill Warning) We are in a society where girls exploit MANY mens' resources, using their attractiveness. Afterall, what they value of themselves is what they will use as a currency...makes sense, right? So, the solution is to hammer good ole American ideas: 1.) value having and keeping high moral/ethical standards 2.) value achieving skills and knowledge 3.) value producing high quality products/services/labor (work ethic) When those inner qualities are valued by her, all else follows; she'll recognize she can be independent and that she's worth more than her looks. This will keep her from exploiting others and being exploited by those who do not have her best interest in mind. This is the blueprint for the time being.

[@ncshpfox]

Was shopping with the family last night. A stock guy dropped some boxes on the floor in front of us. My 5 year old runs up. Picks up one of the boxes and hands it back to the guy. Looks back at me and says dad did I do good? My heart filled with pride!!

[@joseywales8002]

Outstanding, brother!

[@zacharymartin7033]

My wife just gave birth to my 3rd child and my first son yesterday. This video is very timely. I opened my phone after putting him down to sleep and the notification for this video popped up. God works in mysterious ways.

[@claytonatkinson865]

When you read enough and start to understand the Bible, God’s work isn’t quite so mysterious. Still some things we aren’t meant to know however. Not trying to criticize brother! Have a blessed day!

[@zacharymartin7033]

I understand where you're coming from Clayton. I mean to say that it's odd that something like that would one from a KZbin notification. Lol. Although, I must say, WPS has been a blessing to me and very good resource of information.

[@TheRosemouth]

He is always speaking to you if you listen.

[@ezimens]

My third child and only son turned 6 months yesterday. He was quite the surprise. God had a hand in it for sure considering the circumstances. Congrats to you and your wife.

[@GuderII]

Thanks god you believe in god, not in youtube stupid algorithm

[@Jolly123123123]

"Only a man can make a man." Warrior Poet indeed. My dad was never around and taught me very little, but when I turned 24 I met a man that was willing to teach me how to be a man. The result has been extraordinary and I will be eternally grateful to this man. I love him deeply for what he has given me.

[@tadiqshahid4625]

Father Figures are priceless

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

Jolly123123123 consider yourself lucky

[@Jolly123123123]

@@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786 I do. I'm deeply grateful. My ass would be in jail now if not for him and my future would not be this bright I can tell you that.

[@brandonarseneau3148]

I’m in the same boat. It takes great men to jump in with both feet and change a boy/young mans direction before it’s too late. We need to remember this and step up for our sons and our neighbors sons.

[@jakefarber9287]

Kudos to you for realizing the difference at the proverbial fork in the road.

[@garciajon117]

It's good to see good men wanting to create more good men in a time when it seems to be discouraged and the definition of "good men" has been so skewed. Thanks, John. Hopefully all of us can bring up warrior poets and the next generation won't be so sad and sappy.

[@1991USsoldier]

Since I am technically a millennial, does my need to incessantly troll snowflakes make me a turncoat?

[@1991USsoldier]

I also share 99% of John's values. That's why I'm here.

[@lauriestlyon8773]

@@1991USsoldier That's known as having "waaay too much fun!" But I say "Yay that! "

[@christianmetzger7074]

They can't stop us.

[@PastorChris44]

My dad taught me to love Jesus, work hard, be honest, and to stand up for what I believe in. I’m trying to instill that and more into my son.

[@adamburge5988]

Love the screen name!

[@russmode]

Injecting faith properly so our children are receptive and embracing of it, is the often missing piece, that makes great children, achieve elite levels of greatness.

[@NotAHobbit]

“Only a man can make a man.” A truth SO needed today. I’m a youth pastor and the effects I see from fatherless homes or neglectful fathers are detrimental. I am determined to make a mighty man of God out of my son.

[@hshs5756]

When I was 8 y.o. my father took me to little league try-outs and while waiting to get out on the field I had my first and only (70 y.o. now) episode of out-of-the-blue explosive diarrhea. My father quietly took me home, without anger or derision, but I can mark that moment as the end of his interest in introducing me to "manly" stuff. I've always wondered if he thought the moment was caused by fear, not an unfortunately-timed onset of a nasty gut invader. Perhaps he WWII experience where he may have seen this response to danger in soldiers near him or even in himself -- it happens. I tell this story as a cautionary tale to current fathers: don't give up on your kid because of one moment in his life that may have nothing to do with what you think it does. Keep working with him, be patient, and give him as many tries as he needs.

[@sandracrandall4561]

U r the Best👍🙏🥰

[@Axiomaticness]

I had my first Son night before last; watching this vid while he sleeps in my arm in hospital. Thanks for all you do Lovell.

[@mikef5694]

Axiomaticness good luck man. The challenging times make the good times that much sweeter.

[@bic94]

Congrats my friend. Its a rewarding but challenging time in your life. Make sure to not only be a good father but a better husband if you're married. I let other things cloud my mind and ignored the wife's needs for a long time, things came to a head and we are currently fighting to make it work. Give her the attention she needs in this challenging time. Just some words of wisdom from one father to another. Good luck buddy!

[@Axiomaticness]

lscott 94 Thank you for the advice and sharing your experience with me. I am trying to be a better husband and although many times I fail I will keep striving to improve.

[@Axiomaticness]

Michael Frazier Thank you for your well wishes brother.

[@ransuru]

Congratulations man. Enjoy it and keep developing and planning ahead.

[@GXOUT]

Been struggling with being a good father. Had repented and relented my anger and frustration. This video was timely brother. Gotta remember that providing the physical needs is the basics. God bless you John.

[@johanvandijkh5042]

Check out "Wild at heart" - John Eldredge

[@teninchrichard4016]

I was raised by an Alpha father man, more ass whipping and black eyes from 7-17 than ive had in 30 yrs. Since I feared my father, and I fear no man to this day, He seams to forget the things he did to my mother and I, but I can't. I try to have a relationship with him but its a struggle. I'm not saying this you, but I have no respect for men who put their hands on children unnecessarily, or put their hands on woman. If you want any respect or relationship with your family later on in life take anger management classes, seek the Lord, read, anything you can do. Respect them the way you want to be respected.

[@MrIdasam]

@@teninchrichard4016 Your story sounds very similar to mine, minus the black eyes. But I did take a lot of whippings and beatings, and not just from my father.

[@teninchrichard4016]

@@MrIdasam I hope you're well man.

[@MrIdasam]

@@teninchrichard4016 For the most part I am. I'm 44 now, but I still deal with what I had to go through every day, a lot of anxiety and bouts of depression amongst other things. It's not something that you ever completely recover from. I hope you're well too.

[@Amishparadise69]

“Only a man can raise a man” Feminist heads just exploded.

[@joecola6487]

A woman is not capable of raising a man alone. Just as a man cannot substitute a mother's love as a child...

[@andym1594]

raised by a widow. It can be done, but not easy and not a picnic.

[@joecola6487]

@@andym1594 it can be done however it is not what was intended for all of us ... we do what we can with what we have ..

[@jaredhammel4587]

@@andym1594 I think it's different when the father didn't leave. I know men who were raised by mothers only. Some fathers were shit and some passed away. The ones who father left had a much harder time developing the protective nature that come with being a real man.

[@DustyBro645]

I somewhat agree with Andy, My Dad is a Good Dude, just was never around... So I tried to take the Best of Him and the Best of Every Other Good Man in My Life to Forge Myself into the Man I would like to Be; But More so as the Man that will be Fondly Remembered. But a Good and Present Dad is Definitely the Optimal Option

[@25alphatv71]

You are part of my homeschooling curriculum. My son is starting his handwriting improvement (cursive) lessons. He will copy the book of Proberbs in cursive. Then will recopy it in calligraphy for art. God's wisdom always trumps man's. God bless you and keep you John.

[@LARPeratorsAnonymous]

Wife and I are due Feb 16th with our first child. A BOY! Add another Warrior Poet to the Society!

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Congrats!!!

[@anbar3729]

Congratulations

[@PermanentHigh]

Both you and your wife are pregnant? Who's the dad?

[@jackoftrades1737]

Dude! Congratulations!!

[@mikijone7121]

Congratulations!!

[@Tactical-Granola]

I’m a mom who raising sons to be warrior poets. My 12 year old calls me Mom-Wick. My sword is a Michonne Katana. Love the WPS take on the four pillars. Thanks! -Jessica

[@MarkFurukawa]

Good, subtle way to show John he may not be right that only men can make good men.

[@joeb2526]

My brother and I were raised by a single mom, we are both successful (lawyer and military officer). You will have great success I’m sure!

[@Jak_Nobody]

@Brad Roberts Bull. It is entirely possible for a woman to raise a man/men. It's just more difficult. Doesn't mean that it is impossible.

[@RootDir_ls]

Respect from a single dad.

[@Jak_Nobody]

@Charles Lee Ray oh, look, you're just a lowly troll. Be gone, little troll. No one is going to pay you any attention.

[@parabellum3205]

If only every father were committed to being this kind of dad ❤❤❤

[@charlesmckinley29]

parabellum 320 the world wouldn't be the hole it is today!

[@garybower1824]

We would definitely have less prison overcrowding.

[@zakzac1]

The thing I remember most is my dad saying "the toughest man in a fight is the one who walks away." growing up that made zero sense to me, I've taken martial arts for almost 30 years. And now I see exactly what he meant. Mental warfare.

[@chiefro7]

I may not have kids, but dammit I’m being the best Uncle Argyle I can to my nephew!

[@Adam.Rushing]

Same here! Mine is coming to live w me in Alaska this summer so he can focus on becoming a marine. Good name btw! 😂

[@chiefro7]

adam rushing lmao hell yeah!

[@censorship_sucks]

I think that means more than a lot of people realize. My dad left when I was 12 and I became very close to my uncle. He was and (26 years later) still is like a father figure to me. I've always looked up to him and he's definitely my best friend. I still go to him for his opinion and guidance on some things. Something I think is really awesome is that over the last several years he started coming to me asking my opinion on some important matters in life. Being "the best uncle Argyle" may just end up being more important than you realize too.

[@chiefro7]

A Pulley AMEN to that! Heres to hoping I can impact my nephew as much as your uncle seems to have impacted you, sir! It’s truly an effort I’m blessed everyday to be able to spend!

[@btnlstrsort200]

Same here

[@RFComms]

Amen brother, spot on. My oldest son just graduated from college this December and my youngest will in May. My wife and I homeschooled them K through 12 and we strove for the goals and values you just outlined. "Raise a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it." Respectfully, your brother in Christ Jesus.

[@KendallBF5]

My little dude is coming in June. Thank you John for always keeping the raising/leading of men on the forefront of our minds.

[@MyOnlyTasks]

Your little videos like this have helped my family and I tremendously, I'm raising my own 2 little warrior poets, and I thank you for everything you've done for our country and our people both on and off screen

[@miketaylorID1]

As an elder poet I’ve found The great irony in raising solid lad is that they have a say and the path may not be the one you envisioned. Instill honor. Logic and resolve. The rest will find purchase in the spaces between.

[@wilfdarr]

I like that. Hope to use it one day!

[@mattinthehat22]

“A force for good in the world.” *This* is why I’m subbed to this channel. More than just blasters & jokes. Long before I had kids (1st at 36yrs old) I watched some Dr Charles Stanley. Luckily I’ve remembered some of it. John, you help me remember those things. Thank you. The table analogy is perfect. I’m a wobbly table. I don’t want my sons wobbling thru life. All we really ever give them is a foundation. I’m giving them granite whenever possible / or capable. Thanks, again!!

[@lonewolfsurvival3453]

Like so many other men out there, I grew up with only my mom and little brother, no stable male influence to give a crap or teach much of use. That means a ton of hard work has to go into teaching yourself along the way, figuring out what exactly the essential lessons are, what it means to be a man and finding the right resources to teach you those lessons. It's definitely a challenge keeping up with the men that did grow up with fathers and were taught those pivotal lessons on life while growing up early on. That said, I would have been blessed to have a man like you around the house John!

[@samwagner31]

I am blessed with a 10 month old daughter. I love being a dad, it’s changed my heart completely. I don’t understand how there’s parents who only do the bare minimum. I look at my daughter and can see potential, I know that if I devote time, a lot of patience, and unyielding love to her, she will be able to handle anything and do anything she sets her mind to.

[@salal-abdullah3571]

I had my first baby 26 days ago. I've heard a lot of advice on how to be a father and how not to be a father but this one really rung the bell for me. Thank you

[@0709cop]

Really first time that, as a Hellenic citizen , i find an American channel and a man in it , that is so close to my way of thinking and living....this guy could be a brother of mine....last men standing all across the earth safekeeping Honor and Courage in every aspect of life...Good luck lad!!maybe God be with you when it comes. Kind regards, A father

[@philtaylor2918]

“Cover down” my father raised me and my brothers with the definition of a man. A man; accepts responsibility, rejects passivity, leads courageously, and looks for the reward to come.

[@coreylee9342]

@AV BulletCatcher Dont be lazy in the simplest terms

[@philtaylor2918]

AV BulletCatcher in the garden of Eden Adam was passive and inactive when Eve offered him the fruit. Rejecting passivity is a rejection of inactivity. It’s being proactive and being aggressive in dealing with the difficult things that you don’t want to do.

[@travlo9139]

Just got done with that bible study! Good stuff.

[@quads4life1]

my dad simply beat the shit out of me. It taught me, if I could survive that, I could survive anything. I thanked him for those beatings.

[@kill.z0n3]

@@quads4life1 Wow, you’re so cool.

[@tjoe1980]

I just recently found this channel and I have to say I am truly blessed to have found it. My father who lost his battle with cancer not to long ago always said to me, "Surround yourself with people that will make you want to be a better person in all aspects of life so choose your friends wisely." Those words always stuck with me and help me with being a good dad to my sons. As a father of two young boys this video definitely resonates with me about being a good father and husband. I can't say thank you enough for the work you put into the channel,God bless you brother!

[@EngNerdGMN]

I'm looking forward to my son being old enough that I can teach him all the dad jokes. I think he'll be a star.

[@joshualawson7604]

Why did the superhero flush the toilet? Because it was his doody...

[@mikealbert3516]

Ironically, even if you do everything right, there will come a time when he prays that you keep your dad jokes to yourself! You only get to advance to the level you're talking about when you finish all the Dad levels and advance to Grandpa status...

[@zr1vetteman09]

I'm on a similar journey raising my 5yr old son and 3yr old daughter and daily I'm reminded of where I'm falling short and inadequate. Daily I strive to grow and mature and grow in my walk with the Lord to raise them up to love him and follow him so that one day it becomes their own. Great Vid, keep em coming!

[@peterk8909]

John Lovell, a fine example of a Warrior Poet.

[@michellelalonde5725]

Single mom here... thanks for the effort and passion you and your wife put into this channel. I have no make family close by, and would really like to see a network of sorts for those special warriors willing to mentor a teen who has a great heart and strong spirit, but no model. I’d be willing to contribute to the coordination. It’s so needed.

[@itstime5390]

Saw this video in my feed to watch. I saved it for the proper time to watch it during the day. You sir are so uplifting on what you bring to your community. What you brought to me today is wanting to be a better person. Well done.

[@danwonders9403]

My kids are now 21 and 23, successful and happy, so I feel I can say this comfortably; the simple fact you are THINKING through all the aspects of raising your kids and not just walking through life on auto pilot tells me your kids will be great as adults regardless of the small mistakes made along the way. We had simple rules; talk with our kids about everything in life as it came up (in 18 years everything imaginable will come up), always say yes to a request unless there is a good reason not to (“I don’t feel like it” is not a good reason), think through everything and never have a reason be “because I said so”. Your kids will be leaders of men... no worries.

[@MidnightMaker]

Dude, I'm an Agnostic Dad and this video really spoke to me. I'm trying to raise my son to be an even better man than I am. Thanks for distilling it so clearly. I'm even factoring in your Most Dangerous Man = Hero stuff, trying to build up his tolerance for unpleasantness (much to his Mom's chagrin), teaching him martial arts, and building his problem solving skills, developing situational awareness, etc. Soon, we'll be reading Sun Tzu, Musashi and Machiavelli as bedtime stories. And yes, striving to be a good Dad, definitely makes you a better Man. Now I'm going to do a shot of Hoppe's No. 9 and hit the sack.

[@zafinaseldom3127]

Well said," only men can raise men ". Exactly. Thank you for being you!

[@clarkrp1960]

My story is interesting. I had no men in my life growing up; lived in a 1-bedroom house with my mother, grandmother, and sister. I lived in the basement. We didn't have money. My mother had 2 sisters and her sisters had 2 daughters each. Some how, some way, I was determined to be a good "man" at an early age. The few men I did come across in school helped as examples. However, I joined the Air Force and spent a career there and that gave me the life skills I needed. I ended up with 2 sons of my own and I believe I did well by them. Oldest is working, living his life well and my younger one is a Marine. My point is that there are ways to learn manliness in absence of men. As I look back on it, one of my models of right men came from TV and books. Star Trek had a dramatic affect on me in that capacity. (Born in 1960) Today's TV men may not be the best examples, but they are there. Stories of men in history, especially our founding fathers, did a lot for me understanding what made responsible and courageous men. So, if you are a single mom, shower you sons with the history of good men. Direct them to idolize good men and avoid the bad examples we see all around us. It can be done.

[@jeremyeckhoff9196]

I'm so glad for you sharing your heart John. Your an answer to my prayers. All you fellas are.

[@chriswood5510]

The fact that you as a parent are thinking about how to raise your child properly shows that you will be successful. I also hope to raise mine to be a good man.

[@mikealbert3516]

^THIS.

[@melizarainstormz2588]

Becoming a better person every day thanks to you John.

[@pattimarshall7270]

In the 1950's in a small neighborhood on the edge of the Everglades the neighbor men were those men to my brother and me after our dad died, raising us from toddlers hunting, fishing, trapping and playing while learning core values reinforced by each one.

[@scotttaber6824]

I’ve watched a few of your videos now and they’re top notch but this one definitely takes the cake. I’m a dad of 4 trying to raise my kids with faith in Christ and this could not ring more true to me. I have 2 sons 17 & 3 and while they are at vastly different stages in life both can still be impacted by this advice. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@michaelblacktree]

Children need a father figure. Even if the actual father isn't around, somebody needs to fill that role. It's vital to their psychological development. Also, there is no such thing as a perfect parent. We all have flaws. We all make mistakes. But if you teach critical thinking skills to your kids, they can fill in the blanks.

[@michaelrobinson5950]

Thanks for the video. I feel fortunate to have found your channel a couple of years ago, and to have been able to pull more wisdom and skills from this group. I was a soldier and a combat engineer in the Army and that was the only brotherhood I have ever had, and I believe it is what turned me into a man. However I am not a father yet. When I become a father, it is good to know that I have the Warrior Poet Society to continue to look to for guidance on how to raise a man. In the Army we always aim to be the best we can be, and I have taken that mindset and have tried to apply it to everything outside of the military as well. Good to know the there is a group of men out there that still watch each other's six.

[@ericbarros4984]

A great video from a great man created by a great team ✊🏽🇺🇸

[@philliphardy8706]

Wonderfully said John. Children need God fearing father figures in their lives.

[@pmular]

John, good stuff, brother. As a christian father this helps narrow my focus. 4 pillars, one focus!

[@bee030888]

Thanks for talking about this. I've been a youth leader at church for years. I remember talking to this kid years ago at a conference who had just been given a BMW for his 16th birthday and he was in tears talking about his relationship with his father. He had everything he could 'want' but he didn't even know his dad's favorite color. Being a dad, being a father means more than providing, yes it means providing, but so much more.

[@beeamerica5024]

I have always said if you want to carry a weapon first you need to master love mercy and peace then you can carry a weapon

[@KishaMiles1]

Have mercy. I'm sending this to as many people as I can.

[@marktisdale7935]

Do it for the puppies. This is some serious vet humor.

[@franklange7692]

Oh I get it boobs ,right?

[@bassplayerpapabear]

Being a dad is the best gift I've been given. With great power comes great responsibility

[@aquienpuedainteresar4188]

This video made me a sub. I would love for you to do a series on your 4 pillars. It's a great concept that I have, need and want to implement this on my life to raise Warrior Poets.

[@peacefulwarrior4151]

Brilliant video.... thank you brother. Appreciate your channel. We need more men like you...peace

[@jasonadams1242]

John "why aren't you watching bro?" Preacher:: "Dido" LoL

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Sorry Rev!!

[@anthonymolinaro9494]

Father of 3 daughters and loving husband for 12 years. I’m 31. A lot of people don’t understand how hard it is to balance these things. What you are saying is spot on and followed it for years. Representing it as table legs is genius. Keep spreading the good word. I know he’s talking about raising men but a lot of the principles are the same and we set the example and standards of who and how our daughters should be treated by other men

[@SeattleSteelLLC]

Move videos like this John!! Awesome stuff!!

[@benwiser8527]

Truly, one of the BEST videos online! Imagine how different the world would be if all men took this approach. As a Father, I can say that Fatherhood is one of the greatest blessings available in life - if you don’t feel the same, I’d argue that you are doing Fatherhood wrong

[@locksmithdb5987]

I love your philosophy! The whole Warrior Poet thing is amazing! I'm a proud Christian just like you, I strive to be better EVERY DAY....I pray to be a better husband,friend,father..etc.

[@PrescottCaliberClub]

John I absolutely love this series. I have saved each one you’ve done on raising warriors. I too have a young boy and a very very worried mind about losing our young men in today’s America.

[@PrescottCaliberClub]

Jim Nickles I agree with you! It seems like when we started letting the system raise our kids things became pretty messed up... go figure, huh?

[@PrescottCaliberClub]

@Jim Nickles That would not surprise me one bit. I think it's even more difficult for young boys. They're expected to sit still, be quiet, don't do dangerous things, etc... That's everything a little boy desires to do and realistically should be doing because that's the way God designed them to be. We just keep limiting them, restricting them and to be very very blunt.... Making them behave like girls and it's not a good thing. I have a serious theory that the effort to remove masculinity from our culture is in fact back firing and this is where many of these school pew pew events come from. Very confused and misdirected young men who are told that what they feel and experience is not true and is not acceptable. After a while they lose their minds, literally and do bad things.

[@Rommel296]

Thanks. I'm in my late sixties with three sons and two daughters. Looking at the freaks and perverts in the media, I thought that the concept of fathering was considered antiprogressive and belonged in the "dustbin of history". My own sons waiver between what I taught them and the latest greatest psychobabble. I wish all young fathers the power, strength, and wisdom to raise their children to become honest responsible adults capable of critical thinking, logic, and reason. Teach the boys to become men and the girls to become women. Be blessed.

[@mort6913]

Emotional intelligence is not often talked about. Glad to hear it mentioned here. So critical and so underrated.

[@stuckmannen3876]

God bless!! ✝️ Support from Norway! 🇳🇴

[@miketaylorID1]

stuckmannen 👍🏼👍🏼🇳🇴 I’m just back from Tromsø!! Skål!!!

[@jayg4mrusmc]

You're basically speaking of integrity in the classic sense; Being a strong well rounded person. There are things in life that will challenge us as men and attempt to eroded us. The more we have to draw on the better we can withstand, heal and become whole again, for one bad action or miss step does not define a man (usually) it's what a man does after he falls or miss steps that defines him. Good work John!

[@theownersmanual8078]

"It takes a man to make a man." That's an amazing quote John. You're an awesome example and advocate for genuine manhood. I would make it more specific: it takes a Godly man to make a Godly man. It's dangerous to tak the full credit for raising men. We must emphasize that it is God in us that makes us REAL MEN. The perfect example of a provider and protector is Jesus Christ. His life shows us power under restraint, unlimited unconditional love, self sacrifice for the well being of others. I'm so thankful you're not afraid to share your faith. I'm encouraged by your video. Please keep them coming !!

[@justinmiller1535]

Being raised without a father figure myself, raising my kids (my son especially) to be a positive influence in society, someone others want to follow and to be protectors are a big focus of mine. It’s something I pray for guidance and try to be the example daily. Great topic!

[@dberk44]

I highly recommend the books: "Future Men" by Douglas Wilson "Why Children Matter" by Douglas Wilson "Man of the House" by C.R. Wiley

[@khakimzhanmiras]

Dan Berkholder the human predicament by David Benatar

[@studioschrader5132]

This particular episode never gets old to me. Humbling, spiritual and motivational. My son is my best friend but I'm still his father and I will always be his main source of guidance and firm direction. A day hasn't gone by that I told him I either love him or am proud of him. He's 8 and can detect BS a mile away. Thanks Warrior Poet for keeping things real.

[@dilo777]

"COVER DOWN" my dad taught me how to learn, how to teach myself and figure things out on my own...we spent a lot of times working on cars, motorcycles, and houses. More often than not he would ask me what was wrong, and how to fix it, and why. If I didn't know the answer he would ask me other questions about what we were fixing to try and get me in the right direction. He spent a lot of extra time going over things again again to try and get me to the point where I can figure out problems on my own. I will always be forever grateful to him for that.

[@Thebearfamily-bd3dw]

I wish my dad would've done this. I do this to my son because it's a very important lesson to be able to fix stuff yourself. Dad isn't always going to be around.

[@Snowy0123]

John Lovell,, changing the world..one class at a time... excellent work

[@scottwallace7617]

JOHN: It's called a CLAYMORE...not a "William Wallace Sword".

[@wilfdarr]

I think to him a claymore is something different.

[@FA_363]

@@wilfdarr "Front toward enemy!"

[@mikealbert3516]

@@FA_363 I didn't see the inscription...He must be holding it backwards!

[@mikealbert3516]

@@mikehill6538 Interesting. Thanks!

[@hairyviking6047]

Does he know how to use it? Just like a gun, a sword is useless unless you know how to use it.

[@axedpumkin9541]

I appreciate these types of videos. I'm a single father and I think I'm failing at anything beyond the minimums of food, shelter and safety. Although I do lecture them on some of those topics as best as I understand them as often as they come to mind. The poet side of this channel is often times my favorite part, keep up the great work.

[@donwilson9939]

Just wait until your a grandfather. That's when it gets real fun. Teach and spoil.

[@erinfreeborn845]

Tell your kids your failures. My dad and mom have hit every point on this video. Letting your kids know that you were human before being a parent is huge. It changed with how I aged and grasped more complex relationships but it was consistent.

[@RodCornholio]

Braveheart is my all time favorite movie.

[@koolsometimes]

Always a good teacher this guy is.

[@swamprat9018]

Ok I watched the first 43 seconds Twice, Best intro.

[@xbanner76x11]

Great reminders! That lowest rung on fatherhood of providing can at times take so much of our energy. It's always good to be reminded that there is so much more to being bgg a dad than that. Good word man!!

[@preeceeric]

There's some Steven Aarnio quotes in there, Hard times create good men, etc. It's a book he wrote, one I recommend!

[@guywpacot754]

I've had the privilege to spend the last three years of my life mentoring a young man who's father left them 10 years ago. In that short period of time God has used this to heal many things within this young man and today he's an Army medic with a bright future. Our first mission (fellowship with a purpose), we built an AR pistol and when we finished he got to shoot it first.

[@moejohnson2132]

That's great

[@evantemple4341]

Mispronouncing inadequacies was so perfect.

[@matthewellisor5835]

And not cutting it out. It was better even than the intro.

[@freesoulsoldierdavid9883]

I also have a recent nephew who graduated boot. Army infantry. Good young man. Warrior. Has his 1st deployment coming down the pipe. Will say no more. OPSEC. Pray for the safety of our troops. I love the channel John. Top tier content.

[@bootgrip6]

I have two legs. Spouse has two legs. Got the four legs on lock-down. “Nailed it!”

[@blueridgebushcraft8294]

Being a true man comes from your heart and your ethos. Keep up the good work brother.

[@matthewellisor5835]

9:13 ish A man of greater wisdom than the stock within my arsenal told me: "Man up. You have a duty to teach your children the one thing that Christ could not. That is, how to say 'I'm sorry, I was wrong. Here's how we move forward.' "

[@chrisdelzell8467]

@Q Continuum Christ taught by example. He never gave an example of how to apologize, because he never needed to.

[@iamjmann]

Great stuff John. As a father of 5 boys I resonate with all of this. Thank you for sharing. I would love to see a longer chat about this from Warrior Poet.

[@18ipmg]

"Just paying the bills is the lowest form of fatherhood."

[@shawnchildress1484]

Just one line has always stuck out from my father's wisdom "Get it done". Through challenges, changes and obstacles. That one line has always pushed me through. Now more than ever its pushing being a husband and a father to a 3 year old son and just moved from California to Texas. And starting over. Get it done.

[@scottmiller8063]

Wow a down vote? What in this could possibly be bad? Loved this whole thing.

[@dr_geraldm2115]

Thank you. I am so happy that I found you. Very much appreciated sir.

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

That's pretty much how I was raised. You're right on a lot of things and one would do very well to aspire to parent in your methods. But if you will let me, I would like to point out a small crack in the armor of your rationale. I have watched the videos of you teaching how to fight in your classes. Your attitude is loving and encouraging but you are always adamant there is only ONE WAY to do it (fight) if you want to survive. You'll show the old way people used to shoot, then show how we do it now and why it's better and this is the way you need to shoot/fight/think if you want to be successful. This is good I love it! I plan on taking, well, all of your classes eventually! But the flaw I see is whenever you get over into the spiritual side of things (honestly the more important side) you lose this same confidence in what you believe. You start saying things like this is what I do, but, you can do whatever you want as long as it works. Are you sure this is a safe practice. People's hearts lead them astray all the time, "Jeremiah 17:9 (KJV) The heart is deceitful above all things,and desperately wicked: who can know it?" Practice your religion the way you fight, find the right way (in the case of going to heaven, the only way) and do it! And point others to it, don't let others wander around guessing and using 'whatever works for you'. You need to be confident in what the right thing is and stand up for it! I know you read a lot. What Bible version do you read from? I bet you have a couple. I challenge you as a fellow poet to read through the entire KJV Bible at least once. And study it out where the other versions came from, every other version has been tainted and altered from God's true word leading many to create false denominations and beliefs. I hate doing this to people over youtube. It's a hard pill to swallow! And when I write stuff like this, I usually get, 'well why don't you unsub if you don't like my channel'. But I have faith that if THE WARRIOR POET (you knew who I'm talking about) is what he says he is, this will only push him to be better.

[@NikkiBrown4theLord]

I agree whole heartedly! What does it matter if we survive here on Earth in this battlefield only to perish and go to Hell! Brothers and Sisters, We are standing between the Living and the Dead!! Take no thought to what will happen if I stand up for Jesus, rather what will happen if I don't! Knd of poetic!!

[@WarriorPoetSociety]

Thanks for the advise and thank you for seasoning it well. I did a video awhile back on ‘How to be a Christian in the Military’ and it was the result of trying a lot of different evangelical approaches. Tactics and strategy weighs the whole battlefield and tries to adapt. My proclivity and desire is to just throw fast balls, but I’ve noticed now in the age of moral relativity, a spiritual hard-hitting attitude (as opposed to a gentle, open to reason one), pays far less dividends. I’m still learning and adapting, but this is how I see it thus far

[@TERRORoftheLORD]

Clearly your aptitude for teaching, learning and dealing with people is vastly superior to mine. You're reply only confirms this. I've been reading through the new testament and trying to get the mind of Christ and take note of how he deals with people. Then I see where he gives people the truth with a calm and loving attitude and they lead him out of the city to kill him . . . Then I don't feel so bad about when I try and share something with someone and have them lash out at me. As the Bible says there will come a time (Hint, we're already there) when men shall not endure sound doctrine but heap to themselves teachers having itching ears. Like with our gun rights we've been playing it nice, and compromising but there will come a time to drop all the politeness and say NO, this is the way it is! Only I feel in the stage of being cordial and accommodating to the ani gunners we've softened some of the 2A communities resolve. Eventually being nice won't be enough anymore and we will ether be at odds with them of crumble into their ranks. This is my greatest fear that I would let go of some of the 'boat of truth' trying to reach out to more people and we'd all sink. Be firm in what you believe and confident about what the truth is, if I lose a gun fight because I didn't get to a WPS class soon enough I know where I'm headed. Now that my vocabulary is totally depleted . . . what do you think a bout a 300blk ar with law folding brace for when I'm running church security? You have a forever sub here and I was there when you were a little 100k sub channel name John Lovell ;)

[@BBslider001]

Who in the ENTIRE world gives this a thumbs down??? Unless it made them feel like failures? I always feel the failure as a dad, but you keep getting up, keep taking steps, keep fighting!!! They need us.

[@matthewriggle7946]

Do it for the puppies...yesssss🇺🇸💪🏻!

[@jakefarber9287]

Out spoken Christian! Not enough of you out there. Never ever quit!

[@gogogomes7025]

"imagining your kid as a table" so i put my beer on top of them?

[@janhammer4852]

😁😁😁

[@davidboyd7773]

Absolutely not only bourbon.😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@donmcbride1420]

This is one of the best explanations of being a father I have ever seen. I would even say this video should be required in all public schools if I still believed in the utility of public schools. I will definitely recommend this to all the fathers I know.

[@SeattleSteelLLC]

God: may I take your order Me: 3 warrior poets please Julian 8yr, Jonah 5yr, Émil 8mo Me: God please help me raise them to Your standards, Amen.

[@papabearpaw5866]

Amen.

[@matthewellisor5835]

Echoing Amen.

[@izzyplusplusplus1004]

I have 3 boys as well.

[@christopherroberts4856]

Hey John, this couldn’t have been a better timed message for me personally. I’m a father of 4 boys and my Father is my hero. I realized just now that my focus has been ensuring that my boys are provided for physically and want for nothing, but as you said...that is the lowest form of fatherhood. I’ll definitely be trying to do better. Thank you. Awesome message.