The Hidden Might Every Dad Holds
Every dad’s got a gift, a quiet superpower stitched into his soul. Imagine it, Dad: you’re not just a guy with a lawnmower or a knack for bad jokes. You’ve got something mighty—a strength that’s more than flexed biceps or a stern voice. It’s a God-given muscle, one that can hammer resilience into your kids, toughening them up for the wild storms life’s bound to hurl their way. The scrapes they’ll stumble into, the boneheaded choices they’ll own, the ditches they’ll tumble down, the aches that’ll try to crack their spirits wide open.
What if you could slip them something unbreakable? Not a cape or a gadget, but a shield—something forged deep in their marrow. A grit that steadies their feet when the ground shakes like a runaway train. A hope that glows stubborn and steady, even when the shadows pile thick.
That’s the Father Difference. It’s not just words we toss around over coffee—it’s a spark, a holy fire we’re here to kindle in you. A power to mold your kids into warriors, not just survivors, but overcomers who rise every time they fall. Come along with us. Grab hold of it. Pass it on.
Be the Father You Were Meant to Be
MISSION
We Inspire and Equip Men to be Better Fathers
VALUES
- Christ-likeness: Reflect the love and heart of Jesus.
- Gospel-centered: Be focused on the life-changing good news of Father God in Christ.
- Servant leadership: Serve with both humility and boldness.
- Authenticity: Balance grace and truth about ourselves and grace and truth about others.
- Discernment: Seek the leading of the Holy Spirit through prayer, scripture, and the gathered community.
- Community: Cultivate and nourish relationships and build up the body of Christ.
- Equip and support: local pastors with the tools to build dynamic men's ministries.
Meet Pastor Ed McGlasson—a man who’s walked the turf of NFL stadiums and the tender paths of a pastor’s heart. Once a lineman for the Giants, Jets, and Rams, Ed traded the roar of the crowd for a quieter call: to bring the Father’s blessing to a world aching for it. He’s the founder of The Father Difference, a ministry born from his own story, and a best-selling author whose words have lit up lives across the globe.
Picture a college kid, sidelined by a knee injury, his football dreams slipping away. That’s where Ed’s story takes a turn—where a healing touch from God didn’t just mend his body but reshaped his soul. From that moment, he traded the playbook for the Good Book, stepping into a life of ministry. And oh, what a tale he has to tell! In his blockbuster book, The Difference A Father Makes, Ed opens the scrapbook of his life—marked by the gut-punch of losing his military dad in a 1956 Navy plane crash. Since 2004, this book has flown off shelves (over 480,000 copies!) and now lands free in eager hands across 125 countries. Readers don’t just flip pages—they find hope, healing, and a Father who never leaves.
Ed’s pen didn’t stop there. He’s crafted three more treasures: Be Loved (2009), The Father You’ve Always Wanted (2013), and How to Become the Husband and Father Your Family Needs (2022). Each one’s a lifeline for the fatherless, a roadmap to the blessing of God our Father—a message Ed’s lived and breathed through decades of speaking to churches, corporations, and conferences.
Why does he do it? Because Ed knows the sting of a fatherless world—and the strength of a Father’s love. Through The Father Difference, he’s tackling that epidemic head-on, pointing hearts to the One who calls us sons and daughters.
Ed hangs his hat in Southern California, alongside Jill, his bride of 43 years. Together, they’ve raised five kids, welcomed four more through marriage, and now dote on 14 grandkids. His books aren’t just stories—they’re invitations. Dive in on Amazon, grab a copy (or download The Difference a Father Makes for free!), and join the thousands who’ve found a blessing worth sharing. Your next chapter starts here.
Testimonials
"I realized I was not seeing my children the way God sees them. Learning I was a beloved son of my Heavenly Father has changed my life and how I father my sons. I am incredibly grateful, Ed, for your ministry.”
BILL D.
Ed Tandy McGlasson gives a great message on being a father in his book The Difference A Father Makes, which God placed in my hands a few years back. It challenged me to be the father that Jesus has called me to be.
Steven A.
Thank you so much for your devotionals everyday. I love diving into them! Starting my mornings with the daily bread really empowers me through the rest of the day.
Joseph C.
Your coaching and ministry to my son and me has healed a 30-year wound. My dad never taught me how to be a father, and never blessed me in my life. My son and I, for the first time, have forgiven each other. It has been one of the most powerful things I have experienced in my life.
Dave H.
I thank you for the insight and the meeting tonight. I really feel some hope. I believe God put you in my life to give me the hope that I need and coach me to be able to work on my marriage and with my daughter.
David W.
Because of Jesus becoming the center of my life, I've had the best month in my entire life! I fully expect it to get better and better, sweeter and sweeter as I learn to lean into the Father's invitation to live under His smile. Thank you for your efforts in the fathering arena on behalf of all His beloved adopted sons and daughters.
Kevin F.
Thank you, my brother, for your daily devotional emails. Bless you as you continue to serve the Lord.
Yohannes M.
God used you not only to set me free from the hurt I had carried from my broken father, but I was able to forgive him and share the love of Jesus with my dad. My life will never be the same.
Dan M.
Thank you for the time spent together on Zoom. It pointed me towards hope and recovery. I look forward to benefit from the program, and I look forward to being an excellent dad to my family!
Dare A.