Christian Dad's Podcast

Welcome to the Christian Dad Podcast, your place to find sound encouragement and practical advice so you can win as a Dad. Whether you have toddlers or teens, I want to help you enjoy, not endure your family. Learn how to make the most of these parenting years and be the Dad your kids really need.

When a Husband Feels Discounted: James & Arlene talk 11/19/2025

When a Husband Feels Discounted: James & Arlene talk 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. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/39087370

What Dad Did Right 10/11/2025

What Dad Did Right 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. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/38549550

Listening: The Game Changer 08/25/2024

Listening: The Game Changer James shares some personal reflections on the power of listening and his journey in learning to be quiet. He realizes that listening to others can lead to incredible outcomes. Even greater things happen when we listen to ourselves. But the most profound experiences occur when we listen to God. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/32733287

The Listening Dance: A Journey to Understanding 05/31/2024

The Listening Dance: A Journey to Understanding James 1:19 gives us a tall order--Quick to listen, slow to respond and slow to anger. This can be easier said than done. James humorously shares specific ways that will make you a better listener. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/31552462

Vision Drives Decision 05/16/2023

Vision Drives Decision You have heard of having a mission statement for a business, but have you ever thought about having one for your family. When you can easily say whats most important in your home, its a lot easier to make decisions both large and small. On todays episode, James will help you develop core values and a mission statement for your family. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/26850771

Thoughts about Death 03/02/2023

Thoughts about Death James shares a few thoughts about dealing with the death of his father and specific ways we can help those who just lost a loved one. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/26109903

A Tribute to My Father 12/31/2022

A Tribute to My Father I am honored to share a tribute to my late father. My heart overflows with praise for the wonderful legacy he gave me and now I get to give to my children. Some things are caught and some things are taught. What I caught was worth sharing. Enjoy. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/25468308

What is the Greatest Gift You Can Give To Your Kids? 09/01/2022

What is the Greatest Gift You Can Give To Your Kids? James shares a practical way to better love your spouse. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/24235113

How to Stop Complaining Kids 07/31/2021

How to Stop Complaining Kids Are your kids driving you crazy with their complaining. James shares three effective ways to help create non-complaining kids. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/19990550

Begin With the End in Mind 07/08/2021

Begin With the End in Mind Knowing where the trail is makes our daily decisions easier. James shares about a recent trip in Yosemite and potentially losing the trail. Having the end in mind gives us direction in your daily walk with our God, family, in our careers, in our finances and in our personal lives. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/19741592

You Got This 07/03/2021

You Got This Confidence makes a big difference and many times determines if we win or loss. God want you to know that you got this dad thing. He has put your kids in your life for a reason...be encouraged...You Got this Dad thing. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/19696187

How to Set Up Your Kids to Win with Money 09/19/2019

How to Set Up Your Kids to Win with Money Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. We as Dads need to train up our kids so they will have a proper perspective of money. James shares three practical points that will help you and your kids win in managing their finances. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/11311601

Uber Dad or Automobile U. 06/06/2019

Uber Dad or Automobile U. Are you taking advantage of the precious time you have with your kids in the car? James shares his story and the why it is important to create a listening atmosphere in the car for your kids. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/10070162

Managing Our Kids Tech 05/15/2019

Managing Our Kids Tech Is tech helping or hindering your child development? Discover 4 ways tech can hamper our kids and what you can do about it. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/9801983

The Most Important Quality of Love 11/02/2017

The Most Important Quality of Love James addresses 4 areas where we need to be patience: /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/5904197

Love Rejoices in the Truth 05/20/2014

Love Rejoices in the Truth Sometimes the truth is hard to swallow. In todays message from 1 Corinthians 13, you willl learn how to rejoice in the truth – even when the truth hurts. Discover the freedom that comes when we embrace the truth about ourselves and God. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2847198

No Wrong Records a Message from 1 Corinthians 13 01/03/2014

No Wrong Records a Message from 1 Corinthians 13 If you spend too much time thinking of the mistakes you and others have made, it can poison your life. In this message from 1 Corinthians 13, you will learn what it means to keep no records of wrongs and how that truth can change your life. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2615924

Love is Not Easily Angered message from 1 Corinthians 13 11/05/2013

Love is Not Easily Angered message from 1 Corinthians 13 Do you get made easily. The Bible states that Love is not easily angered. In this humorous message, James talks about the stages of anger and specific steps on how to manage anger. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2537930

Love is not Rude a message from 1 Corinthians 13 10/17/2013

Love is not Rude a message from 1 Corinthians 13 James shares a humorious and practical message from 1 Corinthians 13 on love is not rude. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2512238

The Pitfalls of Pride 05/06/2013

The Pitfalls of Pride In this humorous message from1 Corthinians 13, you will identify the pitfalls of pride and also gain a fresh perspective on how to eliminate pride from your life. It begins with learning from others and a teachable spirit. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2312054

Backwardness of Boasting 05/05/2013

Backwardness of Boasting We can easily recognize boasting in others, but sometimes it can go undetected in our own lives. Today we will discover the different forms that boasting can take from bragging to sulking. Plus you will learn what the opposite of boasting looks like. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2311087

Cancer of Envy 04/06/2013

Cancer of Envy Uncover how envy begins, grows and develops. Once you know how envy works, you will not have to be poisoned by it anymore. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2278008

Interview with Rich Guerra 03/08/2013

Interview with Rich Guerra Grab a cup of coffee and listen in as James interviews Rich Guerra the Superintendent of the SoCal Network of the Assemblies of God. Rich addresses a host of topics as he advises young ministers, but seasoned ministers will certainly benefit from listening in. Learn how to work with a board and the importance of communicating your vision, plus Pastor Rich shares mistakes he's made in the past. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2242692

Interview with Jason Frenn 03/06/2013

Interview with Jason Frenn Missionary evangelist Jason Frenn talks about effective parenting and how a father can be the spiritual head over the home. Jason talks frankly about raising his kids and not conforming to the cultural Christianity. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2241374

Hope for the New Year 12/31/2012

Hope for the New Year God has a unique purpose for your life. But many times we get beat up by life we quit believing. We quit dreaming and hoping. This message will encourage you to believe again in your dream and start you with a game plan for achieving your God given purpose. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2171041

Do Not Worry 12/05/2012

Do Not Worry Mt 6:25 “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/2147886

Practical Tips on Romance 01/28/2012

Practical Tips on Romance Bob LaFave shares practical ideas on ways to romance your wife to the mens group at San Diego First Assembly /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/1834054

What I have Learned in 53 Years of Marriage 11/03/2011

What I have Learned in 53 Years of Marriage Former pastor of San Diego First Assembly Richard Dresselhaus shares an important message for today's Christian husband. With humor, practicality, and candor, Dr. Dresselhaus will show you how to step up and be the leader your wife and children need. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/1748354

Keep asking, seeking and knocking 08/28/2011

Keep asking, seeking and knocking James shares from Luke 11 on persistant prayer. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/1696930

God You Can Have Our Hearts But Not Our Stomachs 06/01/2011

God You Can Have Our Hearts But Not Our Stomachs James shares how he taught his kids how to eat and how you can too. /episode/index/show/christiandad/id/1612579

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