Dad Jokes and Discernment: The Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we take a direct look at the question: Is there evidence for God? Rather than relying on emotion or tradition alone, we walk through what many believers point to as observable evidence of a Creator —from the complexity of the human body and DNA , to the design seen in nature, ecosystems, and even the structure of life itself. We also...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we dive into the book of Nehemiah and explore what it means when God places a burden on your heart that feels bigger than your ability . Through Nehemiah’s story, we walk through the full journey of calling and obedience—how a burden is born, how prayer responds to it, and how God opens doors that we could never open on our own. We al...

Send us Fan Mail In Ezekiel 22:30, God says something sobering: He searched for a man to stand in the gap—and found none. In this episode, we wrestle with that reality and what it reveals about human fear, spiritual responsibility, and our tendency to stay silent when we should stand. We move from Ezekiel’s burden to Joshua 1, where leadership begins in uncertainty and fear, but is met with God’s...

Send us Fan Mail June is often associated with “Pride Month,” but in this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we take a different approach—turning the conversation toward what Scripture actually says about pride itself. This isn’t a conversation about elevating one group over another; it’s a biblical look at pride as a sin that shows up in every human heart. From Isaiah 14 and the fall of Lucif...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we take an unexpected turn from our original plan and talk about something real, frustrating, and deeply relatable—what happens when you’re convinced something in life is broken, but you’ve been looking in the wrong place the whole time. It starts with a simple truck problem: a stubborn tail light issue that turned into months of frus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Chokes and Discernment , we explore the tension between pride, patience, and the harvest God calls us into. From Matthew 9:36–38, we look at Jesus’ words that “the harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few,” and what that means for believers today. We talk about how pride quietly puts us in control of our own lives, how impatience pushes us to for...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we dive into one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture: Matthew 7:13–23 , where Jesus speaks about the narrow gate and the broad way , and delivers the warning that not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. What does it really mean to be on the narrow way ? Can someone be deeply religious and sti...

Send us Fan Mail Micah 6:8 is one of the most quoted verses in Scripture—but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we walk through the courtroom scene of Micah 6, where God brings a case against His own people. The issue isn’t that they weren’t religious enough—it’s that their religion had become empty, external, and disconnected from their hearts....

Send us Fan Mail Motherhood is often described in simple terms—but real life is anything but simple. In this Mother’s Day special episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we sit down with two incredible mothers to talk honestly about parenting, adoption, faith, and the beautiful chaos that holds it all together. From foster care and adoption journeys to biological motherhood, trauma, grace, and the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we dive deep into one of the most overlooked spiritual dangers in the Christian life: spiritual drift . Using the story of Samson in Judges 13–16 , we explore how a man who was called by God from birth, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and set apart as a Nazarite, slowly drifted away from spiritual awareness through small compromises tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we step into one of the most practical (and honestly most overlooked) tensions in the Christian life: what we do for a living, and what we’re actually called to do in it. It started with a real conversation about burnout, frustration at work, and the emotional weight that comes from trying to stay faithful in environments that feel dr...

Send us Fan Mail In this unscripted episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we stepped away from our planned topic and followed what was on our hearts in the moment—landing in the book of Job. What do you do when life falls apart? When suffering doesn’t make sense? When everything you built seems to be taken away? We talk through Job’s story, his response to unimaginable loss, and what it really me...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conclusion to our Holy Week series, we walk through the resurrection appearances of Jesus Christ and trace the transformation of the disciples from fear and confusion to boldness, purpose, and power. From the moment Jesus appears in the room saying “Peace be unto you,” to Thomas wrestling with doubt, to Peter being restored on the shores of Galilee, and finally to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue our journey through the Passion Week of Jesus Christ, covering the trials before the Sanhedrin, Pontius Pilate, and Herod, leading to the crucifixion, burial, and resurrection. This Bible study breaks down the most important events in Christian history, showing how Jesus was falsely accused, condemned, and ultimately gave His life willingly for the sin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we walk through the Passion Week of Jesus Christ, covering Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, and the events in the Garden of Gethsemane leading up to His arrest. This Bible study and discussion explores the final days before the crucifixion, highlighting the fulfillment of Scripture, the willingness of Christ to go to the cross, and the spiritual significance behind e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment, we dive into what it really means to live with faith over fear. Fear shows up in every believer’s life—but it doesn’t have to control it. We walk through powerful biblical examples: Moses and the fear of not being enough Joshua and the weight of responsibility Ananias and the risk of obedience Each one faced fear differently—but all ha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we take a deep dive into the powerful story of Gideon found in the Book of Judges chapters 6–9. Gideon begins his story hiding in fear, threshing wheat in a winepress to avoid the Midianites. Yet God calls him a “mighty man of valor.” How does a fearful man become the leader who delivers Israel? We explore how God often calls people n...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dad Jokes & Discernment , we dive into “Signs of the Times: How to Discern Biblical Prophecy in Our Generation.” Join us as we unpack key passages from Daniel, Matthew, Thessalonians, and Peter to explore the signs of the last days, the rise of false teachers, and the importance of staying grounded in sound doctrine. We discuss how to recognize end-time prop...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we tackle one of life’s toughest topics: death. Two friends, rooted in faith, share candid, sometimes raw conversations about grief, loss, and the hope we find in Scripture. From personal stories of losing loved ones to practical guidance on leaning on God through sorrow, we explore how the Christian perspective changes the way we face life’s hardest moments. Whet...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the struggle of feeling inadequate in your calling and the temptation to measure success by visibility, legacy, or comparison. Through the lives of the prophet Jeremiah, the apostle Paul, and Peter, we uncover a powerful biblical truth: God’s call is not about platform — it is about faithfulness in the room He has placed you in. Anchored in 1 Corinthian...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the world feels like it’s unraveling? In this episode of Dad Jokes and Discernment , we dive deep into the Old Testament book of Habakkuk and wrestle with one of the hardest questions believers face: Why does God allow evil—and why doesn’t He fix it faster? Habakkuk looked around at corruption, injustice, violence, and moral decay in Judah and cried out, “How l...

Send us Fan Mail Content Advisory: This episode addresses abuse, church leadership failures, and the biblical responsibilities of forgiveness, repentance, and accountability. Listener discretion is advised, particularly for younger audiences. In this episode, we tackle one of the most challenging issues in the Christian life: What does God require from the offended—and what does He require from th...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to stay faithful to God when obedience doesn’t bring relief? In this episode, we talk honestly about Christian adversity—the kind that comes not from rebellion, but from obedience. We explore what it looks like to follow Jesus when enthusiasm fades, when answers don’t come quickly, and when faith feels heavy but conviction remains. This conversation picks up wher...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when God’s will collides with your desires? In this episode, we have an honest, unscripted conversation about obedience to God , the tension between calling and comfort , and what it looks like to say “yes” when you don’t actually want to. One host returns from a mission trip to Guatemala.  The other submits—reluctantly—to the pulpit. Two very different paths.  The sa...

Send us Fan Mail What does biblical discipleship look like when new believers show up inconsistently, hesitate to engage, or quietly slip out the back door? In this episode, we have an honest, late-night conversation about discipleship, patience, and the reality of walking with people who are still figuring out their faith. We talk about why grace must come before growth, why spiritual maturity ta...