No matter where you find yourself as a Christian, whether that be a faithful disciple or a full-time minister, you can never use God as an excuse to be absent from your family. That was never God’s design nor will it ever be His desire. In this...
The Private Parenting That Prevents Public Tantrums
Every dad knows the pressure of a child acting out in public. The restaurant gets loud. The store gets uncomfortable. People start looking. And suddenly, you are not just dealing with your child’s behavior, you are dealing with your own reaction too...
Will Your Kids Still Trust You When They Grow Up?
Your kids may trust you completely when they are little, but will they still trust you when they grow up? In this episode, I talk about a simple moment with my youngest daughter that hit me hard. She was tired, I picked her up, and she completely...
Raising Kids in a World We Never Knew with Dr. Tim Elmore
As fathers, we cannot rely on a “been there, done that” mindset. Our children are growing up in a world shaped by smartphones, artificial intelligence, and cultural changes that many of us never experienced. If we want to lead our...
Treat Your Kids Like They Are People
If you want to become a better father, one of the most important questions you can ask is this: Does the fruit of the Spirit show up in the way I treat my children? In this episode, I challenge Christian dads to examine whether their parenting...
How Do I Get My Kid To Do What I Want Them To Do?
Why don’t my kids listen? If you’ve ever asked that question as a dad, you’re not alone. Every father reaches a point where he wonders how to get his kids to listen, obey, and follow direction without constant frustration. In this episode, I break...
What Christian Dads Get Wrong About Parenting
A couple of weeks ago I shared the best idea for Mother’s Day, but some moms did not agree. So I found out what the issue was. The problem was not with the moms or with my idea. The problem was with their husbands. This week on the podcast, I am...
Strong Fathers Raise Independent Children, Not Helpless Ones
Many fathers want to help their children succeed, but sometimes our help can quietly become control. If we are not careful, we can do so much for our kids that we never teach them how to do things for themselves. In this episode, I talk about why...
How Better Conversations Make Better Fathers
Most dads think the key to leading their home is having the right answers. But sometimes what we really need is to ask better questions and listen. In this episode, I share a simple conversation I had with my five-year-old daughter (thanks to my...
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift
When it comes to being a great husband, there are a few days we need to remember: her birthday, Valentine’s Day, your wedding anniversary, and of course, Mother’s Day. I grew up watching my dad spend lots of money on purses, perfumes, and other...