#44- Is Technology Slowing Your Child’s Growth? Here’s What to Know
Release Date: 05/15/2019
#61 Eliminate Whining: The Secret Sauce to Raising Grateful, Resilient Kids
Christian Dad's Podcast
Tired of constant complaining from your children (or maybe even yourself)? In this powerful episode, James Pellicane reveals the "secret sauce" to end whining in your family for good. Drawing from Scripture—especially 1 Corinthians 10 and Numbers 21—she shows why God takes complaining so seriously and how it blocks us from His best blessings. Discover three game-changing principles every parent needs: Model gratitude yourself (the apple doesn't fall far from the tree) Stop rewarding whining with attention (and start rewarding winning attitudes instead) Make complaining counterproductive...
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#60 Toddler Bedtime Rebellion: When Dad's Wounds Let the 2-Year-Old Win
Christian Dad's Podcast
Dad's old abandonment wounds are sabotaging Mom's push to get their 2-year-old out of the family bed—leading to 2 a.m. meltdowns, that hit Dad right in the gut. In this raw coaching session, host James calls it straight: You're not your absent dad, boundaries aren't abandonment, and your big-hearted "benefactor" nature is getting played by a toddler who knows exactly which button to push. With baby #2 arriving soon, the stakes are high. Game plan essentials: Apologize to your wife, lock arms on unity, return her to bed consistently (no rewards for chaos), lock the door if you have to, and...
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#59 - Biblical Discipline for Toddlers: A New Dad's Guide to Consistent, Loving Correction
Christian Dad's Podcast
In this raw and heartfelt episode, new dad Josh D'Ambrosio sits down with host James to share his unexpected journey into fatherhood—one forged through personal hardship, renewed faith, and the wild reality of raising a spirited 2-year-old. Josh presses James for hard-won wisdom on what actually works when the toddler years hit. James lays it out plainly: staying fully present even when work pulls hard, locking arms with your spouse on a unified front, and intentionally building self-control and respect from the earliest age. With unflinching honesty, they dive into real discipline that gets...
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#58 - From Parent to Peer: Raising Kids Who Become Your Friends
Christian Dad's Podcast
In this powerful and practical conversation, Bill Farrel — pastor, author of 61 books, father of three sons, and grandfather of eight — shares the proven principles that helped him raise confident, capable young men who are now three of his closest friends. Bill walks through the two core commitments that shaped his parenting: being fully present and becoming a student of each child. He discusses how parents can manage busy careers while staying relationally close, how to understand a child’s motivation and stress points, and why every kid needs individualized leadership, not...
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#57 - When a Husband Feels Discounted: James & Arlene talk
Christian Dad's Podcast
What happens when a husband feels unseen, unheard, and flat-out discounted in his own home? He stops leading. He stops speaking up. He quietly gives up on the role God gave him. If you’ve ever felt dismissed in your marriage, or if you’re the one doing the dismissing (even unintentionally), this episode is for you. Christian dads, you’re not alone. Hit play, lean in. To enjoy on Youtube: Pellicane Coaching:
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#56- What Dad Did Right
Christian Dad's Podcast
In this heartfelt episode, Noelle Pellicane shares her perspective on what her dad did right while raising her — offering an honest and insightful look into successful fathering techniques that truly make a difference. From love and consistency to guidance and faith, this conversation will encourage dads everywhere to reflect, grow, and lead with intention. Whether you’re a new father, a seasoned parent, or someone who values family and faith, this episode delivers inspiration and practical wisdom for raising confident, grounded kids in today’s world. To see on Youtube: Pellicane...
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#55 - The Power of Shutting Up: What Happens When a Dad Finally Listens
Christian Dad's Podcast
James used to believe the loudest voice in the room won. Then he discovered the opposite is true. In this warm, personal episode he shares his journey from constant talker to grateful listener—and the beautiful things that started happening the moment he got quiet: His wife felt safe and began sharing her real heart His kids stopped bracing for lectures and started opening up He finally heard what his own soul had been trying to tell him And best of all, God’s voice—gentle, clear, unmistakable—became impossible to miss If you’ve ever wondered what might happen if you talked less...
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#54 - Stop Talking Over Your Family – James 1:19 Made Practical (and Funny)
Christian Dad's Podcast
In this funny-but-convicting episode, James admits his own failures (loudly) and then hands you doable habits that actually turn you into the listener your wife and kids secretly wish you were. No therapy-speak, no guilt trip—just practical, dad-tested moves that calm the room, lower your blood pressure, and make your family feel heard. Pellicane Coaching:
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#53 - Families Need Core Values and a Mission Statement (Here’s How to Build One That Actually Works)
Christian Dad's Podcast
Businesses live or die by their mission statement—yet many dads run their homes without one. Result? Endless debates about screen time, sports schedules, money, and holidays because nobody knows what actually matters most. In this hands-on episode, James walks you through the exact process he used to create a short, memorable family mission statement and 4 core values that now guide every decision—big and small—in his home. You’ll leave with: A simple template you can finish in one evening with your wife Real-life examples that stick (even with teenagers) A clear filter for saying...
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#52 - When Dad Dies: What I Learned in the Silence (and How to Actually Help the Grieving)
Christian Dad's Podcast
Nothing prepares you for the day a loved one passes. In this raw, James shares what the first weeks and months felt like after losing his dad—and, more importantly, what actually helped (and what definitely didn’t). Plua specific, no-fluff ways you can walk alongside any man, coworker, neighbor, or friend who just lost a loved one. Pellicane Coaching:
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