Sinopsis
Welcome to the Christian Dad Podcast, your place to find sound advice and encouragement about parenting. Whether you have toddlers or teens, we want to help you enjoy, not endure your family. Learn how to make the most of these parenting years and be the leader your kids really need.
Episodios
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#23 -- Beat Procrastination Now: Don't Let Delay Become Your Default Prayer
31/05/2010 Duración: 34minEver catch yourself pushing off that family talk or quiet time with God, only to pray for strength later? In this no-nonsense Christian Dad Podcast episode, James tackles procrastination head-on with raw honesty and Bible-backed breakthroughs. You'll get real stories from dad life, quick wins and faith-fueled habits to reclaim your time and legacy. Short, punchy, and life-changing for busy fathers ditching excuses for purpose.
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#22 -- Patience Unlocked: Faith's Roadmap to Your God-Given Tomorrow
07/02/2010 Duración: 34minPulling from James 1 and Proverbs 3, the host shares raw stories of waiting through career stalls, kid chaos, and faith tests-plus actionable steps like prayer anchors and gratitude shifts to turn delays into divine setups. A must for fathers building legacy with steady joy over stress.
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#21 -- Ignite Your Sabbath: Turning Rest into Real Life with God
02/08/2009 Duración: 29minDive into this uplifting Christian Dad Podcast episode where we break down how to transform your Sabbath from just 'off' time into vibrant, soul-filling connection with God. Packed with Bible tips from Exodus and Jesus' ways-like ditching screens, family rituals, and joyful worship-you'll get easy steps to make Sundays recharge your spirit amid busy dad life. Short, inspiring, and totally doable!
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#20 -- Shattering Modern Idols: Unpacking Exodus 20:4-6
19/07/2009 Duración: 30minIn this thought-provoking episode of the Christian Dad Podcast, host explores the Second Commandment's warning against graven images, revealing how everyday idols like success, tech, and comfort steal our worship from God. Through biblical insights, real-life stories, and practical steps, learn to spot and smash these hidden barriers to true devotion-perfect for dads seeking deeper faith in a distracted world.
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#19 A Son's Perspective
12/06/2009 Duración: 10minTrevor Smith, son of Phillip Smith (Episode 18), shares candidly about the lasting impact of his father's actions and choices. Through personal stories and reflections, Trevor highlights how his dad's example spoke louder than words — shaping his character, faith, and approach to life. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that the way a father lives, leads, and loves leaves an indelible mark on his children. Whether you're a new dad, a seasoned father, or someone seeking encouragement from real-life examples, this conversation offers practical insight and inspiration for leaving a lasting legacy.
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#18 Be the Rock: Leading Your Family with Strength and Faith
13/05/2009 Duración: 18minPhillip Smith shares his experience raising two boys what it truly means to be the steady, dependable foundation your family needs. Learn practical ways to lead with love, provide guidance in difficult times, and strengthen your family through faith, consistency, and intentional action. Whether you're a new dad or a seasoned father, this message offers encouragement and actionable advice to help you be the rock your loved ones can always rely on. Tune in for inspiration, real-life wisdom, and motivation to build a legacy that lasts.
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#17 When Dreams Don't Deliver: Dealing With Disappointment
03/05/2009 Duración: 38minLife doesn't always go the way we expect, and sometimes God's plan feels confusing or even unfair. Through Scripture and real-life examples, you'll discover how God uses even the hardest, most confusing seasons to grow our faith, strengthen our character, and deepen our relationship with Him. This message offers hope, clarity, and encouragement for anyone wrestling with unanswered questions and unexpected challenges.
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#16 Fathering Through Foster Care: The Love That Changes Everything
28/04/2009 Duración: 18minIn this powerful, heartfelt episode of What Dad Did Right, we sit down with Pastor Will Tyler, a dad walking the foster-care journey with faith, perseverance, and real love. Will shares the joys and challenges of raising a foster child — from building trust to navigating tough discipline moments — all while keeping love and grace at the center.
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#15 Boy to Man: Rites of Passage That Forge Your Son's Faith Journey
31/03/2009 Duración: 18minKent Kraining spills how intentional milestones-like wilderness quests and legacy talks-flipped the script for his boys, turning wild energy into godly grit. From backyard challenges to heart-deep handoffs, this 2009 chat arms dads with a blueprint: spot the spark, build the bridge, and watch God shape the man. No fluff-just real stories of sons stepping up, stronger.
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#14 Prodigal Comeback: A Dad's Raw Story of Letting Go and Holding On in Faith
19/03/2009 Duración: 21minWhen your kid bolts from the faith you poured into them, what do you do? Pastor Frank Wooden lays it bare-no pat answers, just the gut-wrenching wait, the late-night prayers, and the wild grace that brought his son back from the edge. From Sweet Water River Church in San Diego, this 2009 heart-to-heart is for every dad staring down rebellion: learn to love fierce, pray harder, and trust God's plot twist. If your family's in the storm, this episode's your anchor.
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#13 Devos + Discipline: How to Raise Kids Who Love Jesus (Without the Eye Rolls)
22/02/2009 Duración: 13minEver feel like your Bible time bombs and bedtime battles turn into a circus? Pastor John Rose from the frontlines of ministry shares her no-nonsense blueprint: weave Scripture into the squabbles, turn no into yes to God, and make discipline feel like grace, not grit. Three quick wins-short story prayers that stick, consequence chats that connect, and a family rhythm that builds rebels into disciples. Timeless for today's distracted dads.
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#12 The Teen Years: Raw Stories + Real Wins from a Dad
09/02/2009 Duración: 20minPastor Joel Marple shares three dad-moves he swears by: one, listen like it's intel, not a chore; two, share your mess-ups first so they don't hide theirs; three, pray out loud together even when they're mad.
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#11 Dad's Playbook: Sneak Faith Into the Chaos-Three Secrets from a Kid's Pastor
22/01/2009 Duración: 20minTired of winging it with bedtime Bible stories? Children's pastor Shari Dresselhaus cuts through fluff: lead playtime prayers that stick, spot teachable chaos, and turn snack runs into mini-missions. Recorded years ago, but these moves still outplay every app. If your living room's louder than church, perfect-this is tactical, fun, and zero-prep.
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#10 Unlock Your Kid's Superpower: Why Every Family Needs a Dad's Cheer Squad
08/01/2009 Duración: 15minBack when flip phones ruled, Pastor Dan Daugherty dropped truth bombs on loving your crew loud-celebrating quirks, spotting gifts early, and turning bedtime chats into launchpads. Fifteen years later, this 2009 gem still hits: how to hype your child's one-of-a-kind spark without the cheesy trophies.
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#9 Heart Talks with Pastor Gary Jones
30/12/2008 Duración: 21minChat & Character with Pastor Gary Jones Pastor Gary Jones shows you how nonstop, no-judgment talks turn kids into mini-messengers-then slips in character lessons so smooth they never feel preached.
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#8 Be the Model Kids Need: Senior Pastor Richard Dresselhaus
24/11/2008 Duración: 15minSenior pastor Dr. Richard Dresselhaus cuts through: Want obedient kids? Live it-faith, grit, grace. No fluff, just real talk on leading by example. 16 mins of gold for dads rebuilding their walk.
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#7 Kids in Church: How to Survive the Squirm War
17/11/2008 Duración: 21minCrayons, crackers, meltdowns-Dr. Tim Dresselhaus shares why taking kids to worship still matters. Real stories, real fixes, no sugar-coating... except the fruit snacks.
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#5 Raising Champions-Godly Strategies That Actually Work.
10/11/2008 Duración: 17minWant kids who bounce back stronger? We dive into discipline with grace, teaching grit through games, and why failure's the best sermon.
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#4 What My Parents Got Right-Lessons Still Worth Stealing
04/11/2008 Duración: 19minDoug Hedrick, father of three, gets brutally real: the bedtime prayers that are flat, the yelling he regrets, the one habit every kid actually remembers. If you're tired of guessing, listen up.
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#3 Three Things Your Wife Wants From You
26/09/2008 Duración: 23minWhat do wives really want? We chat with Arlene Pellicane on three doable essentials-attention, respect, touch-that still hit home today.