Dads On Tap

Most dads don’t struggle with wanting rest—they struggle with knowing how to actually experience it. In this episode, Scott moves from theory to practice, sharing 4 simple, powerful contemplative practices that slow your mind and reconnect you with God in the middle of your busy life. Drawing from his personal practice and his experience leading The Soul Retreat in the mountains of Western North C...

In this episode, we take an honest look at why slowing down feels so difficult—even when we know we need it. Building on the last episodes conversation about rest, we explore the deeper reason many of us stay busy: not because life demands it, but because stillness reveals what’s really going on inside us. Drawing from the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 19 and the example of Jesus in Luke 5 , we see t...

In this episode, we tackle a belief many dads carry but rarely name: the idea that if we slow down, everything might fall apart. Beneath the pressure to provide, lead, and hold it all together is a quiet fear that rest isn’t safe—it’s risky. But what if the constant pace isn’t strength… it’s strain? In this conversation, we unpack why so many men struggle to truly rest, what it’s costing us in our...

A bonus quick episode where Scott shares his reflections on celebrating 25 years of marriage and 4 keys he's learned to having a great marriage. 

Every dad has a voice in his head. It would be great if that voice was always positive, but the truth is, it's often negative and filled with shame and insecurity. In fact, many of us assume this voice is telling us the truth.  In this episode, we explore how the internal stories we’ve believed—about performance, conflict, failure, and shame—shape the way we see ourselves and live our lives. More...

In this episode, we explore the quiet weight of shame that many men carry but rarely talk about. While guilt tells us we made a mistake, shame whispers that something is wrong with us — pushing men into hiding, performance, or numbing behaviors to protect their image. Drawing from the story of Genesis and the hope of the gospel, Scott explains how shame isolates us from God and others, and why bri...

In this episode, Scott tackles the fear of failure and why it hits men so deeply. When our identity is tied to competence and performance, even small mistakes can feel like personal collapse — driving defensiveness, withdrawal, overworking, or escape. But failure was never meant to define us; it can form us. Drawing from Scripture and everyday fatherhood, Scott reframes failure as an opportunity f...

In this episode, Scott explores a belief many men quietly carry: that conflict is dangerous. Whether shaped by childhood experiences or other past wounds, the fear often drives us to avoid hard conversations, withdraw emotionally, or overperform to keep the peace. But avoidance slowly erodes intimacy at home and models the wrong lessons for our kids. Scott unpacks how healthy conflict — rooted in...

In this episode, Scott explores what men often do when they don’t feel like they’re enough: we perform and we numb. We work harder, achieve more, and carry the weight of having to figure it all out — and then, exhausted, we often escape through distraction, alcohol, screens, or endless busyness. Beneath both reactions is the same quiet pressure to prove ourselves. Scott unpacks how this cycle slow...

In this opening episode, Scott tackles the quiet question most men carry but rarely say out loud: Am I enough? Whether it shows up in fatherhood, marriage, work, or faith, the pressure to measure up can quietly shape how we lead and live. Drawing from his own story and the wisdom of Scripture, Scott unpacks the difference between performance-based identity and God-sourced sufficiency — and why you...

In this episode, Scott shares what he learned during a recent visit to two prisons in Mississippi—and how those lessons apply far beyond prison walls. Reflecting on unwanted seasons, desperate places, and unexpected responsibilities, he explores how God often does His deepest work in the very places we wish we could escape. Through Scripture, personal stories, and honest reflection, this conversat...

We don't always make wise choices as dads. In fact, sometimes we make big mistakes that can lead to a lot of heartache and pain for ourselves and our families. In this episode, Scott leads us through a story in the life of Abraham in Genesis 21 that teaches us how to rebuild after our mistakes, even when there's seems to be pain in every direction and no good answers for how to move forward. 

In this episode of the Dad's on Tap Podcast, Scott unpacks the story of Lot in Genesis 19 and how selfish decisions can quietly sabotage a family. Through Lot’s failures, we’re reminded that the small choices we make every day—where we live, what we value, how we lead—shape our families for years to come. Scott challenges dads to trade self-interest for sacrifice, to prioritize presence over pride...

In this episode, Scott reflects on what it really means to trust and obey as a dad. Through the story of Abraham in Genesis 17, he explores how faithfulness, authenticity, and obedience — even in our mistakes — can shape the kind of impact we make in our families.

In this episode of the Dads on Tap Podcast, Scott Mawdesley unpacks the story of Abram in Genesis 16 and the consequences of his poor decision to take matters into his own hands. Scott challenges dads to recognize how the choices we make ripple through our families, for better or worse. With practical wisdom and encouragement, he highlights how to avoid costly mistakes and instead make wise choice...

In this episode of the Dads on Tap Podcast, Scott unpacks what it really means to bless your kids—through the words you speak, the actions you take, and even the things you choose not to say or do. Simple, practical wisdom to help dads leave a lasting impact on their families.

Today we talk about the importance of identifying our weaknesses and putting safeguards in place to ensure we don't fall into behaviorswss that compromise our ability to be a dad worth following.

On this episode I'll walk through how we can improve at being a Faithful Dad. Our kids need us to be faithful to them. Faithful in the way we love, in the way we show up, and in the way we model Christ.

 In this week’s episode, Scott Mawdesley challenges dads to become hopeful fathers in a world full of negativity . He advises turning off the news to avoid daily hopelessness and instead focusing on three key perspectives: how we see people, problems, and possibilities . Scott shares life-changing wisdom from Dr. Bill Bright, who taught him to “always choose to see the best in everyone, and rarely...

In this episode of Dads on Tap , I share my journey from a childhood marked by my family’s financial collapse and personal struggles to discovering the concept of "the gap"—the space between the man we want to be and the reality we live in. Through hardships and a life-changing question from a mentor, I began to uncover the challenges holding me back. How do we bridge that gap and become mature me...

At Dads on Tap , we believe in helping dads become their best selves. A dad’s role in the family is essential—but how can you extend that role into your community? How can serving others make you a better father, friend, and neighbor? In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Drue Warner, the lead pastor at Good News Church in Sugar Hill, GA. Drue has spent years mentoring dads through the...

How do you really grow into a successful man? Should each man really be an island? My guest, Curt Trotter, shares the importance of communal support for men and the role of faith in personal growth. Growing a man comes down to something very simple for Curt: you can't do life alone—you have to share your life with other men.  Being surrounded by supportive peers can significantly enhance men's abi...

Are you a purposeful and present (P2) dad? Being a dad is the only thing that we do at best responsively, at worst, reactively. So how do we move from reactive to responsive? How do we become more present? What can we do to change the way we show up? Jeff Hamilton is a husband, father, pastor, high school sports coach, and founder of the ”Dad Academy.” Jeff founded Dad Academy to help men become t...

How can we help dads be better dads? What does it look like to pursue a healthy relationship as parents? How can we support each other?  In this special episode of Dads on Tap, I team up with Amanda Carroll to discuss some of the common pitfalls that prevent good co-parenting and derail marriages. Amanda is the host of “Brave Single Moms,” a podcast geared toward helping single moms navigate life....

How do we protect our kids in the digital age we live in? What protections exist that parents can leverage to safeguard technology? Kristilee Cavoretto + Alicia Chandler joined us in the last episode to start the conversation about protecting our kids.  Today, they share how we can protect our kids from the dangers associated with technology. The reality is that we can’t shelter our kids from the...