The Journey of a Christian Dad Podcast
Who is the Spiritual Leader of your Family? Is it you? Your Pastor? Your spouse? Do you know? I did, and sadly, no one was taking responsibility to lead our family. Well friends, someone needs to take that job, and THAT MAN IS YOU! You may not feel qualified; some days I don’t! With the help of God and a community of Dads helping each other on our walk, we welcome you to The Journey of a Christian Dad Podcast! To connect with other Christian Dads on the Journey check out our private Facebook Group, The Journey of a Christian Dad.
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Does your wife have a hard heart? with Emily Wilson, Author and Women's Ministry Leader - Episode 130
04/28/2025
Does your wife have a hard heart? with Emily Wilson, Author and Women's Ministry Leader - Episode 130
Emily Wilson wrote Sincerely Stoneheart, which is a book that helps us understand what plays the enemy uses to harden your wife's heart. Emily has been involved with ministry with women for 14 years, taught high school girls and is now an author whose target audience is Christian women. She has learned that the enemy works on women in very specific ways. And by reading her books, we can learn how to understand our wive's better. This understanding will help us be more empathetic, give us more patience and also help us love our wives better. -A tender heart is not weak. The enemy wants women's heart to be hardened and cold. -The enemy wants our wife to feel like a victim. -Why do women take so many things personally? -What are some lies that the enemy uses on young girls? Check out Emily Wilson's Website Buy the new book Sincerely Stoneheart Join our FREE Facebook group The Journey of a Christian Dad Check out my wife's book Never Will I Ever . This book helps kids learn the value of perservearance and coming to terms with their own limitations.
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Lead Me No Matter the Cost with Matt Hammitt - Musician, Author and former Lead Singer of Sanctus Real - Episode 129
03/19/2025
Lead Me No Matter the Cost with Matt Hammitt - Musician, Author and former Lead Singer of Sanctus Real - Episode 129
Matt Hammitt joins us this week with some stories a lot of us can relate to. He's married and has four children and his son was born with half of a heart. He's the former lead singer of Sanctus Real from 1996-2016. At the beginning, his wife was on the tour with the band. He details His book Lead Me: Finding Courage to Fight for Your Marriage, Children and Faith is very vulnerable talking about the challenges of being on the road without your wife and family, his son almost dying when he was born, not knowing how to deal with marital conflict, imposter syndrome and more. Even though Matt and I talk about some difficulties that we've experienced, we bonded and laughed often throughout this episode. -What should you do when your wife "TRIGGERS" you? -How do you and your wife Grieve? -When you are going through -Does your wife want you to lead your family? -What words has Matt used to work through Imposter Syndome? -Where did the song Lead Me come from? -Is who we hope to be really how people we love see us? CHALLENGE: Do an Audit of your life. Who we are versus who we want to be? What's keeping me from walking it out today? Check out Matt Hammitt's website And check out his new song No Matter the Cost. It's really good. Check out the tour that Matt is on with Kirk Cameron and also check out the great kid's books JOIN our FREE Facebook group for Dads at click Check out my wife and daughter's books on Amazon Check out a book I contributed to called Notes From Dad
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Live with Purpose and Have Fun! with Andy Archer, Starting Pitcher for the Savannah Bananas - Episode 128
03/10/2025
Live with Purpose and Have Fun! with Andy Archer, Starting Pitcher for the Savannah Bananas - Episode 128
So excited to have Andy Archer with us today. He's a 27 year old Starting Pitcher for the Savannah Bananas. He tells us the journey through college, the dissapointment about the minor league draft, joining the workforce and then into how teaching a group of kids at Sunday School changed his life. As I talked with Andy, I put myself in his shoes and also thought about what his parents thought about the decisions he made in his life. -risks he took -surfing on lunch break -living a comfortable life vs living a life with purpose and using your God giving abilities -reading the Bible cover to cover -living away from all of his family and looking for ways to serve -how can you catch your kids imagination and be influenced by things that are good, true and beautiful Some questions to ponder: -when are times of life when someone can be depressed? -what do you do when you feel like your sin makes you not worthy of God's love? -what are some of the hardest words to say? Something I'm focused on is finding ways to have fun with my wife and daughters and also having fun while we are together. Whether we are playing sports, watching videos, doing houswork, going on an adventure day or just hanging out, it's important for me remember to have fun, laugh and connecting with my family. I wanted to record this podcast as a reminder for us dads to have FUN! Sometimes fun requires us to be uncomfortable. Andy talks about how he was below average dancer and one of the things he loves the most is the choreographed dancing that the Bananas do. He tells a cool story about doing the "Thunderstruck" dance. His story made me think about when I relax and am goofy with my family and let go of caring about being judged by other people. The Savannah Bananas are a lot of fun! Check them out in person with your family and on YouTube! Challenge: Have a conversation with one of your guy friends and read the same chapter of the Bible and discuss what each of you got out of it. Connect with Andy Archer and watch some cool videos on Instragram Check out the Savannah Bananas Join our FREE Facebook Group
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Standing Up for What is Right - Trent Talbot, CEO and Founder of Brave Books - Episode 127
02/18/2025
Standing Up for What is Right - Trent Talbot, CEO and Founder of Brave Books - Episode 127
Trent Talbot joins us this week to talk about how he went from being a doctor to quitting his job and starting a book publishing company. The movie Cuties came out and he had a young daughter and Trent knew something had to be done. He was newly married, but had the idea to quit his job and start a company that creates books that capture children's imagination and attention. -Have you ever had an idea, but knew your wife would push back? -How did you know whether you should start the business and keep going? -What is something you can do to surprise your wife and have her see your leadership? -What is "Christian Cringe"? -What are you doing to help your children's moral development? We talk about some of the authors: a mafia crime boss, Hercules, Kirk Cameron and Trail Life are some of the authors. Trent talk about a goal he has everyday with his kids besides read books. He's got a simple goal of playing with each of his kids for at least 10 minutes. Trent also shares what life is like with 4 kids under 5 years old and what he does to prioritize his wife. He shares that he could do a lot better in this area. I thought it was cool that Trent was open, transparent and vulnerable about this part of his life. Challenge: Connect with your wife kids and connect with them about ideas and truth this week! Talk about a book or video with them. Brave Books has a subscription model and they are launching Brave Plus that will be a free video platform that comes with your book subscription. Check out Brave Books website Check out Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk Join our FREE Facebook Group Check out my wife's children's books and journals Please rate the podcast on Apple Podcast or Audible. I'll read your review on an upcoming show! And if you have a topic or want to share anything with me, shoot me an email at or message me on FB.
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Born to Be Brave with Kirk Cameron - author, actor, star of "Growing Pains" and "Fireproof" - Episode 126
02/09/2025
Born to Be Brave with Kirk Cameron - author, actor, star of "Growing Pains" and "Fireproof" - Episode 126
So excited to have Kirk Cameron on this episode!!! Love his personality, energy and humor! Yes, he busts my chops about the workout group that I am a part of, F3! I was not ready for him to go off script and... well, you'll hear! He was the star (Mike Seaver) of the TV show "Growing Pains" and the movie "Fireproof". Kirk also hosts The American Campfire Revival Podcast and has a new book that just came out called Born to Be Brave. He also has a new TV show coming out Feb 18th called Adventures with Iggy and Mr. Kirk! This show is to help ignite your kids imagination for the good. Kirk was an Aethist and became Christian during the filming of Growing Pains and how this created challenges when he was 17 years old and trying to promote good. He said he learned how God opens some doors and he closes some doors. He talks about the total disaster his life could have become from money, riches, wanting to belong, fame, success, etc. -When challenged, default to Sincerety and Truth -God Hates Lying Lips -Default to Truth and Love -Disagree without Hating each other (Civil Discourse) What does it mean to be a Reporter or a Reformer? Are you sensing that America is craving change and a Christian Revival? Kirk Cameron is on tour right now, the tour is called Strong Families, Strong Communities. Go see him! I'm excited to meet him and hear more about helping expand the Kingdom. On this week's episode we also get to hear about a man who who was known by the names: Ronnie Epps, Ron Epps, "Short Change", dad, grandpa, and lots more. Some things to think about as you listen to this episode? -Do you begin with the end in mind? -What do you do consistently to help get you to where you want to go? -What are 3 things you would like to be said about you at your funeral? -What did the pastor mean when he said Ronnie took people from Stranger, to friend to accomplice? Challenge: Take an hour or two to think about your Vision for you life and write it down. Check out Kirk Cameron's new book Born to Be Brave Check out Join our FREE Facebook Community Check out the World's Funniest Dad Book for Kids,
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Be A Hero At Home with "Dr. Phil", counselor and F3 OG - Episode 125
01/22/2025
Be A Hero At Home with "Dr. Phil", counselor and F3 OG - Episode 125
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Striving for the Masteries: Fulfilling Your Purpose and Potential with Scott Holloway - Author, Pastor and General Contractor - Episode 124
12/16/2024
Striving for the Masteries: Fulfilling Your Purpose and Potential with Scott Holloway - Author, Pastor and General Contractor - Episode 124
Pastor, Author, Family Man and General Contractor, Scott Holloway joins us today to talk about Striving for the Masteries: Fulfulling Your Purpose and Potential through the Passionate Pursuit of Jesus Christ. Scott vulnerably shares a story about his wife crying because she thought her new husband couldn't provide enough money for them AND that he would never be able to provide a decent income. From this day, Scott worked on developing himself so that he could become the man God intended him to be. The Biblical phrase "Striving for tthe Masteries" speaks of the athlete's pursuit of excellence, and is applied in the Bible to our running the race of life as we pursue the moral and personal excellence of Christlikeness. Just as with any athlete, we can only achieve excellence as we are temporate in all things. (1 Cor 9:25) Striving for the Masteries is a great book to read through and also use the Free Worksheets that you can download online to assess where you are at and to envision your potential to live the abundant, victorious, purposeful life that God created and redeemed you to experience. Thank you for listening to this episode and sharing the podcast with other dads on The Journey! Check out Scott's book Download the free Worksheets Join our FREE Facebook group, The Journey of a Christian Dad Want to get some Christmas gifts and support my wife and daughter? Check out their children's books and journals ***My wife's book "Nate Saves the World" is the funniest Dad Joke kid book ever!***
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Change the Legacy of Your Name with Don Beebe, Super Bowl Champion, Author of Never Give Up and In His Image - Episode 123
12/02/2024
Change the Legacy of Your Name with Don Beebe, Super Bowl Champion, Author of Never Give Up and In His Image - Episode 123
Don Beebe was the first player to be a part of 6 Super Bowl teams and is famous for chasing down Leon Lett. Deion Sanders and Don Beebe both had the combine record of 4.25 in the 40. Don shares the behind the scene story when he was at the combine. Insane! So many miracle stories in Don's story. Out of football for 3 years, one of the colleges that had recruited him out of high school called and asked if he'd come back and play. His grandfather was not a good man, but Don's dad succeeded as a dad even though he had an awful father. He changed the Legacy of the Beebe name. After he retired from football, he created The House of Speed and has trained over 200,000 athletes. He coached high school and won state championships and he is now the head coach at Aurora University. He was able to sign a 10 year contract and demanded some specific things to be included in his contract. -Why do bad things happen to good people? Romans 8:28 -Why did Don run down Leon Lett in the SuperBowl? -What is the #1 attribute we need to be a great leader? -How do we know if we are actually a Man of God? -What's something you learned from legendary coach Marv Levy? -How does revenge affect you and what are the ripple effects? Some of my takeaways: "If it's about playing time, then we don't have a relationship." "What you are at home IS what you really are." "Discipline out of love" "Character will be revealed in every game you play." "Things are Caught not Taught." "Sin will keep you from this book." "It's important that you know the playbook. If you don't know the playbook, you can't perform in life." Check out Don's Order Don's new devotional In His Image Join our FREE Facebook group of Journey Dads Christmas Gift Idea: Let me know if you buy one of my wife's children's books. I'd love to thank you for supporting her. Here is the Amazon link to the funniest Dad Joke kid's book in the world (Nate Saves the World) By my book, Notes from Dad (I'm a contributing author)
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Living with ADHD and Anticipate Your Regrets with Josh Hatcher, Host of the Manlihood Podcast - Episode 122
11/27/2024
Living with ADHD and Anticipate Your Regrets with Josh Hatcher, Host of the Manlihood Podcast - Episode 122
Today Josh Hatcher with the Manlihood Podcast joins us to talk about anticipating your future regrets, ADHD behaviors and family relationships. By imagining our future regrets, it can help us change our thoughts, actions and responses today. Josh shares a bit about his regrets and wants other men to learn from his mistakes. As he looks back, he would have changed his behavior. Josh has ADHD and learned he had it when they diagnosed one of his kids. My wife also discovered she has ADHD. We did talk a bit about ADHD medication and Josh shares what happened to him when he started taking Adderall, his depression when his father died and how Josh almost died! -What do you do that you are creating future regrets? -How do you react to your wife and kids when you are triggered or angry? -Do you, your spouse or kids have ADHD? -What ADHD behaviors drive you crazy? Check out Josh Hatcher's website Join our FREE community Looking for Christmas gifts and/or a really funny kids book (Nate Saves the World is hilarious! I'm biased, my wife wrote it.) Check out my wife and daughter's books Buy my book, Notes from Dad (I'm a contributing author) PLEASE write a 5 star review on Apple Podcast or Amazon/Audible Podcast. I'd love to read your review on an upcoming episode!
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I Just Wish I Was Ok - Dan Luigs, solo episode - Episode 122
11/04/2024
I Just Wish I Was Ok - Dan Luigs, solo episode - Episode 122
Have you ever felt like you wish you were just ok? Ever felt like the world was collapsing in on you? Have you ever had a panic attack or known someone who has? A friend made a Vaguebook post and I knew he needed someone to talk to. We had a short conversation and I was grateful I saw his post. On this episode I share the short conversation that we had. I'd love to hear what you've done for guys in the past that are in a tough spot. Shoot me an email or a PM with what you've done for a guy in a tough spot in life or what someone has done for you when you've been in a dark place... Join our Free FB Community Thinking about Christmas gifts? Buy my book Notes from Dad Check out my wife's book which is the Funniest Dad Joke Kid's book
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How can I pray for you today? with The Kendrick Brothers - Directors, Authors, and Disciple Makers - Episode 120
09/09/2024
How can I pray for you today? with The Kendrick Brothers - Directors, Authors, and Disciple Makers - Episode 120
The Kendrick Brothers are back. Today we talk about having fun with other guys AND men's discipleship. The new movie "The Forge" is out at theaters now and the movie has a strong Iron Sharpens Iron theme and shows how one man and a group of men can help other men become better leaders, providers and friends. We talk a bit about a future movie coming out called On Fire and what can be learned as we go through our own fires. And yes, we do talk about the Death Crawl scene in Facing the Giants! -What is a misconception about men's discipleship and what should it look like? -How do you keep making movies? What is your process like? -Who gets to define what success is? -What can you do to make an impact? It can be simple. Challenge: How can I love you better? And there is a bonus challenge: Lord is there anything that stands in the way of me being closer to you? Check out what the Kendrick Brothers are up to at their website Join our FREE Facebook Community Group The Journey of a Christian Dad Check out my wife's children's books
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Movie Time!!! with Alex and Stephen Kendrick (The Kendrick Brothers) Writers, Directors, and Movie Producers - Episode 119
08/22/2024
Movie Time!!! with Alex and Stephen Kendrick (The Kendrick Brothers) Writers, Directors, and Movie Producers - Episode 119
Excited to share this episode with you. Last year, I got to see an early screening of THE FORGE with The Kendrick Brothers and some of the actors. You may have seen some of The Kendrick Brothers movies: FACING THE GIANTS, WAR ROOM, FIREPROOF, OVERCOMER, COURAGEOUS and others. Their new movie comes on 8/23/2024! Please get your tickets today. Great to see with your family or a group of friends. On this episode, we talk about fears, spiritual warfare, how they got into movies, discipleship, Adam Wainwright, and of course the new movie. A short bit about the movie: The Forge tells the story of Isaiah Wright, a 19 year old who lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he still has no job, no plans and no idea of how to be a man. At odds with his single mom, he was given an ultimatum - to step up or move out. And Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a great purpose for his life. The cast of THE FORGE includes familiar farces such as Priscila Shirer (WAR ROOM, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE), Cameron Arnett (OVERCOMER, STAND YOUR GROUND), Karen Abercrombie (WAR ROOM, GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3) and newcomer Aspen Kennedy. How you can help: #1 Go see the movie! Opening weekend is very important. By doing so, it helps boost the sales numbers which encourages the movie theaters to add more showing times and to keep it in the theater for a longer time. #2 Share the movie with family, friends, and share on social media. If you like the movie, lots of your friends and family will too! I think you'll enjoy the movie and I'll be uploading another episode with the Kendrick Brothers very soon. Hope you listen to that one and also let me know what you think of the podcast by writing a review on Apple Podcast! Thank you for listening and sharing the show with dads you care about! Watch the Teaser Trailer for - Website link for THE FORGE and the Buy Tickets link - Join our group of dads that help each other get better in our FREE Facebook group The Journey of a Christian Dad -
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Seek Justice, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly - Sgt. Mark Tappan, K9 Officer, Marine, Youth Pastor, Author, TV Star - Episode 118
08/19/2024
Seek Justice, Love Mercy and Walk Humbly - Sgt. Mark Tappan, K9 Officer, Marine, Youth Pastor, Author, TV Star - Episode 118
Husband, father, Marine, K9 Officer and A&E Top Dog Champion, Sgt Mark Tappan joins us this week. He's got over 5,000,000 Social Media followers and has written a couple of books. Mark felt a calling to move across the country and start over in a new city. He shares an incredible story about an arrest he and his dog Mattis were involved in. It had me on the edge of my seat when I read it. I couldn't read fast enough! The two things mark aims to do as a Police Officer are to Glorify God and make others safe. He seeks Justice and walks Humbly as he does this. -How does parents attitudes towards police officers affect our children? -What are some things we can do to help protect our children now and in the future? -Why should we live with Excellence and Integrity? -How does Mark hear from God? He shares a funny story about the first time he prayed the sinner's prayer. This Week's Challenge: Find a teachable moment this week and share some of your insight with your children. Use this as a way to guide them and also build connection with them. Bonus points: You can look to share about the most important relationship you'll ever have. Check out Mark's books His two books are: A Dog Named Mattis: 12 Lessons for Living Courageously, Serving Selflessly, and Building Bridges from a Heroic K9 Officer and a kids book called K9 Mattis on the Job: A Day in the Life of a Police Dog Join our Free Community The Journey of Christian Dad Check out my wife's kids books (one of them is the funniest dad joke kid's book ever) Please Give us a 5 Star review on Apple/Amazon/Audible. I'd love to read your review on an upcoming show. Check out some of our reviews
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"The Sex Talk You Never Got" with Sam Jolman, Men's Trauma Therapist, Sexual Trauma Recovery and Author of The Sex Talk You Never Got - Episode 117
07/22/2024
"The Sex Talk You Never Got" with Sam Jolman, Men's Trauma Therapist, Sexual Trauma Recovery and Author of The Sex Talk You Never Got - Episode 117
Sam lives in Colorado with his wife and three sons. He's into camping, flyfishing and CrossfFit. His new book, "The Sex Talk You Never Got", was written to help men get past sexual struggle and John Eldredge (Author of Wild at Heart) says this book is "...the most important book on sexuality that you will ever read." This book helps men: regain a vigorous and vibrant sexuality with the context of God's design understand how purity culture has needlessly put men into a state of conflict trade shame and confusion for a sexuality of innocence and wonder confront porn use and lust through the lens of God's kindness and find the path to freedom On this episode we talk about how children get harmed and the effects of this. As parents, we need to be aware of what happened to us and also how to protect and guide our children. This is an important topic to talk about since 80% of men struggle with lust regularly. -How can we learn how to respond instead of react? -What are some Biblical examples that we might relate to? -Where does our guilt and shame come from and what happens to our nervous system when shame kicks in? Check out Sam Jolman's website and order his new book Join our FREE Facebook Community Thank you for supporting my wife and her books. Here is a link to the funniest kids book ever, . Buy it Please Write a 5 Star Review on Apple Podcast or Amazon/Audible Podcast. I'd love to read your review on an upcoming episode! are some of our reviews. Your review helps us grow the show. Thank you for your review and sharing the podcast on social media and to your friends.
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Understanding Your Wife for Better Connection with Beth McCord, Author of Becoming Us and Enneagram for Moms - Episode 116
07/07/2024
Understanding Your Wife for Better Connection with Beth McCord, Author of Becoming Us and Enneagram for Moms - Episode 116
Beth McCord is an accomplished Enneagram speaker, author, coach and teacher with over 2 decades of dedicated experience. Her passion lies in helping individuals rewrite their life stories, empowering them to realize that lasting change and meaningful relationships are possible. I first became aware of Beth through her book, Becoming Us: Using the Enneagram to Create a Thriving Gospel-Centered Marriage and I was thrilled to be able to interview her about her new book. My goal during this conversation was to help husbands understand how our wife's core motivations and desires shape her personality. And when we seek to understand our wife, we can grow in connection. Men are simple and the Enneagram is a tool that can help us understand our wife, kids and others personality type which can help us communicate and connect at a higher level. -Is there a cheat sheet at the back of the book? -What did God create you, your wife and your kids to be? -How can I learn why my wife does what she does by learning about her Core Fears, Desires, Weaknesses and Strengths? -What is Confrontational Intimacy? Check out Beth McCord's new book The Enneagram for Moms Link to Tyler Zach's Should Christians Use the Enneagram Video Join our FREE Facebook community I helped write a book called Notes From Dad - Amazon Link Check out the Funniest Dad Joke Kid's Book
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Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose by Andy Dooley - Face of Reebok 2016, Author, Fitness and Family Coach - Episode 115
06/24/2024
Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose by Andy Dooley - Face of Reebok 2016, Author, Fitness and Family Coach - Episode 115
Andy Dooley joins us today. He is committed to empowering today's families as a passionate leader, pastor and fitness professional. He has been working with young people and families for over 18 years through sports, fitness and ministry. He is a Men's Health contributor and he is the author of Walk in Faith: 5 Minute Devotional for Teen Guys, Building a Family of Faith and Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose; A 100-Day Devotional for Athletes. -Have you ever wanted to avoid sounding like a fool? -What is a book of the Bible that is a cheat code for life? -What are some family habits that work for you? -Do you feel like you could be in a better mood more often? -Have you ever wanted to help your child grow in faith, wisdom and perservearance through sports? He noticed in college that college students and business leaders had similar challenges. In his new book he shares stories that we all can relate to and learn from and he speaks from a Biblical perspective. Devotionals are bite sized ways you can take in God's wisdom. Check out Andy Dooley's New Book Lead with Faith, Play with Purpose Check out Andy's website Join our FREE Facebook Community My wife has a kid's book that is hilarious! Here is the Amazon link for the book I wrote a chapter of a book called , check it out
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When to Walk Away with Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage, Cherish and When to Walk Away - Episode 114
06/18/2024
When to Walk Away with Gary Thomas, author of Sacred Marriage, Cherish and When to Walk Away - Episode 114
Gary Thomas has been on my wish list for quite some time! His books have helped me have a better marriage. Husbands and wives stumble in many ways and sometimes we have struggles with toxic people. Gary says, "All toxic people are difficult, but not every difficult person is toxic." Today we talk about how to cherish our wife, toxic relationships, expectations and of course Biblical wisdom on how to live our lives well. When should I walk away from a toxic person and what are some permissible boundaries I can have with family members? How do I know God is speaking to me? Did you promise to Cherish your wife on your wedding day? If so, have you thought about what that means? Why should we have Qualitative goals for our marriage vs Quantitive goals? What can church do for us and what can we do for the church? Are you looking for something more out of life OR want to email a comment about the podcast? If so, email me. Would love to hear what's going on and see how I can help. Check out Gary Thomas's website and books Join our FREE Facebook Community Check out my book, Notes from Dad Check out my wife and daughter's books
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"The Power of Community and Connection" with Matt "Ralph" Crossman ; Author, Adventure Freelance Writer, Triathlete, Inventor of MABA and Storyteller - Episode 113
05/20/2024
"The Power of Community and Connection" with Matt "Ralph" Crossman ; Author, Adventure Freelance Writer, Triathlete, Inventor of MABA and Storyteller - Episode 113
Community Builder and Storyteller, Matt "Ralph" Crossman joins us on this episode to share with us some stories from his life and lessons that he has learned as a man and a dad. Loneliness is killing us, middle-aged men. And as a solopreneur, "Ralph" has intentionally help create community and connections by organizing workouts, adventure trips and challenges for men to engage in and connect at. "Ralph" is famously know for creating MABA, Make America Burpee Again. Over 400 F3 men participated in January 2024 and did over 3,000,000 burpees that month. It's a simple challenge. 100 burpees a day, every day in January. "Ralph" has discovered you can't be lonely if you are doing 100 burpees a day with friends. MABA also helps raise money for charity and has raised close to $100,000 in 5 years. Doing things that make him uncomfortable and trying things that he isn't sure he can do has been an important part of his life. It helps keep life exciting, helps him stay in shape and most importantly allows him to connect with friends and family. He routinely adds his wife and daughters into his adventures when they are willing. He share some stories of what he has learned as a husand and dad through his family. And "Ralph" and I just helped write a book called Notes from Dad. A group of dads came together to write a book that shares stories and insights from our lives to help inspire and guide dads, moms and kids to lead purposeful lives that focus on what truly matters. This book just released last week and hit the #1 International Best-Seller rank on launch day. Truly incredible! -When was the last time you did something for the first time? -How do you do to keep excitement and community in your life? -What do you to connect with other men and your family? Check out Matt "Ralph" Crossman's website and subscribe to his Substack Buy the book Notes from Dad that Matt and I wrote a chapter in Join our Free FB Community
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Notes from Dad with Jason Meinershagen; dad, husband, firefighter and author of Notes from Dad - Episode 112
05/16/2024
Notes from Dad with Jason Meinershagen; dad, husband, firefighter and author of Notes from Dad - Episode 112
Ever wanted to do something that you felt was impossible? Or wanted to do, but crippled with fear or something else stopping you? Or had so many speed bumps, potholes and locked doors in your way that you wanted to quit? Today, what felt impossible actually happened! Jason "Cherry Limeade" joins us on his book launch day! And mine! Yes, I wrote a chapter in this book that I am excited for dads to read. Excited to share this book with you. Jason decided years ago that he wanted to make a difference and help dads become better dads! He started blogging over 10 years ago and a few years ago he decided to compile and Dad Anthology book. He tells some great stories about how this book came together, how God literally saved his life one day and much more. Today is Launch Day! I'd be grateful if you would consider buying this book today! And I'd love it if you would share this podcast and book with your friends. I poured my heart and soul into what I wrote! And I know Jason devoted a few years of his life putting this book together! Buy the Book on Amazon You don't need a Kindle device to read the book Thank you again for your support! I appreciate each and every one of you! And you can join our FREE Facebook Community
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When Your World Falls Apart with Davey Blackburn, Author, Speaker and Pain to Purpose Coach - Episode 111
05/06/2024
When Your World Falls Apart with Davey Blackburn, Author, Speaker and Pain to Purpose Coach - Episode 111
Davey Blackburn joins us and shares a story about the day his world fell apart. He vulnerably shares the details of that day and his thoughts. We talk about marriage, radical forgiveness, God's grace and mercy and virtues he works on with his kids. -How is God a good and loving God if he allows bad things to happen? -How did you keep your church going while you were disabled by grief? -Have you ever felt triggered? Where do those feelings come from? -What kind of questions do people ask when tragedy strikes and what kind of questions would be helpful? Davey shares a cool quote, "Faith is living without scheming". He thought he was supposed to plant a church, live a good life and retire. However God had different plans and Davey's company now helps people move through their Pain and into their Purpose. Check out Davey Blackburn's website Join our Free Facebook Community Check out the World's Funniest Dad Joke Kids's book ***What's your plan to talk to your children about Sex? Are you equipped? Do you have the confidence to talk to your kids about this topic? Can you empower your kids with wholesome Christian thinking? If you'd like some help, check out . This is a great course that will equip you! Use DISCOUNT CODE: THEJOURNEY10 to receive 10% off.***
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The Road Home: Part 2 with Grammy award winning musician John Michael Talbot; musician, author, monk - Episode 110
04/28/2024
The Road Home: Part 2 with Grammy award winning musician John Michael Talbot; musician, author, monk - Episode 110
Welcome back! Sorry for the wait for John Michael Talbot Part 2! He spoke about his Journey from RockStar to Monk on part one. He shares his thoughts about the world, Western Christianity and more on this episode. How important is it to confess your sins? In his community, they also confess their thoughts and temptations. What is a prayer that he says and recommends others say? The Jesus Prayer - "Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy of on me." What is a tool that we can use to help us forgive others? What is the control tower for the soul? What are the 8 thoughts (vices/passions) that are the precursors to the 7 Cardinal Sins? And what can we do about these thoughts? He challenges us to love our wives and our families. Check out John Michael Talbot's website Join our FREE Facebook Group Please Rate and Review this podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Amazon Podcasts. This will help other dads find this podcast and become better leaders of their family! Check out the Funniest Dad Joke Kid Book Ever, ***What's your plan to talk to your children about Sex? Are you equipped? Do you have the confidence to talk to your kids about this topic? Can you empower your kids with wholesome Christian thinking? If you'd like some help, check out . This is a great course that will equip you! Use Discount Code: THEJOURNEY10 to receive 10% off.***
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The Road Home featuring Grammy award winning musician John Michael Talbot; musician, author, monk - Episode 109
04/15/2024
The Road Home featuring Grammy award winning musician John Michael Talbot; musician, author, monk - Episode 109
Multi-platinum selling Grammy/Dove award winning Contemporary Christian Music pioneer John Michael Talbot joins us today. He was a country rock pioneer with his band Mason Proffit that was on track to be a Supergroup when their hit song was banned from radio stations. Mason Proffit opened up for the Eagles and Aerosmith. We talk about his childhood growing up playing baseball, getting into to music, drugs, sex and rock n' roll. And we talk about how he was born again and his part in the Jesus Revolution. He studied many different religions including Buddhism, Muslim, and mystical ones. We talk about why he chose Christianity and how he became a monk. -What seperates Jesus from other religious leaders from other religions? -What does it mean to be contemplative? -What is a big problem when Christians form communities? -What does the daily life look like in a monaestic community? -What did John Michael learn from Dorotheus of Gaza that made a huge difference in his life and his community? Part 2 dives deep into the anti-dotes for the Cardinal Sins, a near death experience and how to control your thoughts and pray without ceasing. Thank you for sharing The Journey of a Christian Podcast with dads you care about! Check out John Michael Talbot's website Join our Free Facebook Group Please rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Amazon Podcasts. This will help other dads find the podcast and become better leaders of their family! Support my wife and check out the Funniest Dad Joke Kid's Book Ever, ***What's your plan to talk to your children about Sex? Are you equipped? Do you have confidence to talk to your kids about this topic? Can you empower your kids with wholesome Christian thinking? If you'd like some help, check out . This is a great course that will help you. Use Discount Code: THEJOURNEY10 to receive 10% off.****
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The Sex Talk! with Nick Liberto, Executive Director of Proven Ministries - Episode 108
04/01/2024
The Sex Talk! with Nick Liberto, Executive Director of Proven Ministries - Episode 108
Kent Evans connected me to Nick Liberto a couple of years ago and I've been wanting to have Nick on the podcast ever since. Finally! Nick has a course called The Sex Talk! Catchy title, but I instantly thought that it's not just one talk you have with your kids.... Well, we get into that and more on this episode. He's collected some of the greatest Christian thought leaders and put their best into his course. -Some parents think this is a topic that can easily be ignored. -Some parents think, we've got plenty of time to get around to this topic with our kids. -And some parents just feel like they aren't equipped to have this conversation. We discuss these thoughts and what parents can do to prepare, protect and be a guide for their children. And we also talk about connecting with your wife and having a better intimate relationship with her. Check out Nick's course, Use Discount Code: THEJOURNEY10 to receive 10% off. Join our FREE Facebook Group Please rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotfify and Amazon Podcasts. Support my wife and Check out the Funniest Dad Joke Kid's Book Ever, Thank you for listening and for your support! If I can help you in anyway, please let me know. My email address is
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From Broken Boy to Mended Man - Patrick Morley, Best-Selling Author of The Man in the Mirror Episode - 107
03/18/2024
From Broken Boy to Mended Man - Patrick Morley, Best-Selling Author of The Man in the Mirror Episode - 107
Blessed to have Patrick Morley back with us again. He's the author of The Man in the Mirror: Solving the 24 Problems Men Face. That book has sold over 4 Million Copies. He is here today to share with us some insights from his new book, From Broken Boy to Mended Man: A Positive Plan to Heal Your Childhood Wounds and Break the Cycle. When Patrick was 53, his mom died and Patrick had no emotional reaction during that time. He knew something was wrong and he hired a While reading this book, I thought about how I was raised, but also about how I interact with my children, wife, family and friends. Often, our actions today can be traced back to our childhood. "If you are trying to solve the wrong problem, you can only succeed by accident." - Patrick Morley -What are some signs of a Broken Boy? -How can you heal from your childhood wounds and break free from destructive, dysfunctional cycles that hold you back? -How can you shift to a more compassionate view of your parents (even if they are gone) and reach a place of real forgiveness? -How can you better parent your children so hurtful patterns are not repeated? -What does a Healthy Male Behavior look like? -Are you a Passive Parent? Absent Parent? Permissive Parent? Angry Parent? Demanding Parent? Enabling Parent? Belittlinng Parent? -Is the story I am telling myself serving me? Buy Patrick's Book, From Broken Boy to Mended Man Check out Patrick's Man in the Mirror website JOIN our FREE See the Funniest Dad Joke Kids book ever, written by my wife Something new for parents... THE SEX TALK (Heliping Kids Have The Sex Talk With Their Kids). Use Code "TheJourney10" to get 10% off. Check it out
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The Secret War Within Brett Snodgrass, Author and Host of The Iron Deep Podcast - Episode 106
03/04/2024
The Secret War Within Brett Snodgrass, Author and Host of The Iron Deep Podcast - Episode 106
Brett Snodgrass joins us today and we talk about The Secret War Within. I really enjoyed reading this book. Brett's had a lot of business success as a real estate investor. He says, "Success shouldn't be the end goal. It should only serve as a platform to make a greater impact in the world." I love interviewing Christ-Following Entrepeneurs like Brett. On this episode we talk about Isolation vs Solitude, our desire to know and be known, vulnerability, daily habits and so much more. -How do you go with God and others? -What's the difference between Isolation and Solitude? -How did Christ spend his time? There is a challenge for you to do at the end of this episode designed to help you get better this week! Connect with Brett at his website Join our Free Facebook Community Husbands, we should encourage our wives to do things that make them come alive! And that's why I promote my wife's children's books. Nate Saves the World is the Funniest Dad Joke kids book ever. Check Cori Luigs's books out on Amazon Thank you for listening AND please leave a review on Apple, Spotify or Audible if you haven't already. The show grows when you review and share it with other guys! Thank you for reviewing and sharing!
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Parenting The Pure Athlete: Help Your Athlete Maximize Performance, Achieve Their Goals, Build Lasting Character with Britt Lee and Brad Williams - Episode 105
01/22/2024
Parenting The Pure Athlete: Help Your Athlete Maximize Performance, Achieve Their Goals, Build Lasting Character with Britt Lee and Brad Williams - Episode 105
Britt Lee and Brad Williams are fellow podcasters and fathers united by a common passion for helping young athletes become the best version of themselves in sports and life. From this passion, their Pure Athlete podcast with former MLB player Jeff Francouer, came to life. Britt is married and has 4 kids, one played Division 1 tennis. He runs his own brand messaging/consulting business since 2007 and is the Author of "Parenting the Pure Athlete". Brad Williams has a career in the sports industry, working for a major sports agency before running his own successful sports marketing business. Brad has worked as a high school Athletics Director at a private, Christian school in Atlanta. Brad is married and has six kids. Today, we talk about Championing our kids to develop critical skills to success in sports and life, connecting with our kids through sports, developing competive athletes on the field and off, navigating the complex culture of youth sports and more! -What are some mistakes parents make? -How can we make the most of our relationship with our kids during their sports career? -Listener question: How can we get our kids to practice outside of scheduled team practices or with a private coach? -What is the worst part of the week for a lot of kid athletes? -Should we do our best to get rid of challenges our child could encounter? -What is the antidote to Selfish Pride? Philippians 2:3-4 Check out Pure Athlete Podcast website Buy Britt Lee's book Parenting the Pure Athlete Join our FREE Facebook Community Check out my wife's kid's books and also here Exodus 90 Journal Are you doing Exodus 90? I'd like to hear about your thoughts about it and also this show. My email is
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Hungry for Wholeness with Giji Dennard, Father/Child Relationship Healer, Author and Speaker - Episode 104
01/08/2024
Hungry for Wholeness with Giji Dennard, Father/Child Relationship Healer, Author and Speaker - Episode 104
Giji joins us today to talk about the Father/Child Relationship and how to heal and restore those relationships. You could think of this as how to repair relationships with your parents, your kids or even have a mindset to prevent damaging in these relationships. Giji met her dad when she was 17. Of course she had many unresolved issues from not growing up with her dad and now she's helping others develop great relationships by showing them the way to heal small and large relationship fractures. Today we talk about Manhood missing in churces, how to break free from generational patterns and much more. -How are we called to love our wife? -What are some characterists of a healthy leader? -What are 3 Principles that are necessary to heal and restore? -What does it look and feel like to identify as a Son of God? Leave us a 5 Star review on APPLE PODCAST! We'd love to hear from you! CLICK to rate and review! Check out Giji's books Join our FREE Facebook Group, My wife's HILARIOUS children's book, , is on sale
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3 Disciplines to Build Your Foundation with Jared Haley, Co-Host of Strong By Design Podcast - Episode 103
12/27/2023
3 Disciplines to Build Your Foundation with Jared Haley, Co-Host of Strong By Design Podcast - Episode 103
Welcome back from Christmas Break! Hope you had a great time with family and celebrated Jesus birthday! Jared Haley joins us from Strong By Design Podcast and Critical Bench. He's got 4 children and been married for 14 years. Jared has a Master's Degree in Transformational Leadership and Spiritual Formation, and has been in professional ministry for over 20 years. Here are some questions we talk about and I'd love to hear your answers too! Email me at -What are some Christmas traditions in your household? What would you like to start? -What are some of your favorite books to be a better dad/leader/Christ Follower? -How can you make your home a Sanctuary? (What is a Sanctuary and Why is that important?) -How have you and your wife made each other feel like a priority? -What are some habits you have that help you grow closer to Christ? And check out The Challenge at the end of the podcast! Can you do it??? Check out Strong By Design's Podcast And their YouTube Channel Join our FREE Facebook Group Oh... We've got a YouTube Channel also! Subscribe Check out the World's Funniest Kid's Book (written by my wife) As always; thank you for listening, sharing, commenting and posting reviews on Apple Podcasts and your favorite podcast players! God Bless you and your families!
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What Does It Take To Be A Man? (Rights of Passage) with Don Ross, Founder and Creator of Manhood Tribes
12/11/2023
What Does It Take To Be A Man? (Rights of Passage) with Don Ross, Founder and Creator of Manhood Tribes
Don Ross joins us today to talk about helping our sons understand what it takes to be a man. He saw that boys don't know what it takes to become a man. Often, they have the wrong understanding and are confused. Don's created Manhood Tribes to help dads and sons connect with others through his First Tribe: Path to Manhood community. He designed a Right of Passage kit that is easy to use with your family. On this episode, we discuss what it takes to be a man and the 5 Traits of a Man. -What are some common misconceptions of what a Christian Man is? -What are the 3 things a boy needs? -Why do you use Traits of a man instead of Roles of a man to help boys know what they need to become on their road to becoming men? -What's an example of a challenge for a sont to do inside of First Tribe? Check out Manhood Tribes Join our FREE Facebook Community Rate and Review the Podcast Email us at Support my wife and daughter by buying a Christmas Book or Journal
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5 Traits of a Healthy Family with Dr Gary Chapman, Author of The 5 Love Languages - Episode 101
11/27/2023
5 Traits of a Healthy Family with Dr Gary Chapman, Author of The 5 Love Languages - Episode 101
The 100th Interview Episode!!! We've interviewed 100 people to help us on our Journey as a Christian Dad. Grateful you are with us on the Journey! On this episode; Dr Gary Chapman joins us to talk about his new book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family and also about applying The 5 Love Languages in your life. The 5 Love Languages book has sold over 20,000,000 copies so far and every year it sells move books than the year before. Serious momentum! If you haven't read that one, I highly suggest that book. We talk share some stories about challenges we face and how to have a healthy family by developing 5 traits. You may feel encouraged that you are doing well in some areas and also find some areas of opportunity to grow when you listen to this one. - Is your wife your #1 Priority? And should she be? - What is Creative Teaching/Training and how did Paul Goldschmidt (2022 NL MVP) use this recently? - How can we discipline without anger? - Key question: What if my kids turn out like me? Think this one through in each area of your life. Of course we finish the episode with a challenge from Dr Gary Chapman and there is some bonus content at the end of this episode! Thank you for listening, participating in our Facebook Group, sharing this podcast with others and rating/reviewing the podcast!!! Learn your Love Language by taking this FREE quiz Buy 5 Traits of a Healthy Family Join our FREE Facebook Group, , Rate and Review The Journey of a Christian Dad Podcast Support my wife by buying a children's book for a Christmas Gift (By the way, Nate Saves the World is hilarious! Check it out on my wife's )
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