Dad's Drive Home

Episode 57: Here's a little craft idea that also provides you as a dad the opportunity to train up your children and teach about how to pray for other people. As as added bonus, it also helps us remember to pray too. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better,...

Episode 56: In light of his upcoming travel to Africa to bring home their adopted son, Shane shares the story of their adoption journey. In this episode, he shares about their joy and heartbreak connected to a little girl in Africa. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can s...

Episode 55: Never underestimate the character-shaping power of encouraging your children with words. It can be particularly powerful when coming from one child to another. Hear how Shane helps his children establish this practice through a family birthday tradition. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would l...

Episode 54: It's back to school season! In the midst of the craziness that often accompanies this time of year, be sure to create space for your children to debrief the school day. Doing so will create opportunities for meaningful conversation about some of the disparities between your family values and what they may be observing at school. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us...

Episode 53: There's a difference between trying and training. This is rather intuitive in the context of a sport, but a little more difficult to understand when talking about our personal character. How do we train our character? Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serv...

Episode 52: If we want to be faithful and intentional dads, we need to be faithful and intentional husbands. One thing can really help strengthen a marriage is going to counseling. It might sound weird and feel awkward, but think of it as sending your car in for a check up. Your car might run fine, but you still get a check up to make sure it stays that way. Remember, you don’t need to be in a cri...

Episode 51: Dads, you have been given a crazy incredible gift in your children. It's easy to forget what a privilege it is that we are dads. So take a moment and think about some fun and awesome memories of your kids. It is a privilege to be a dad. Let’s never forget that. And let’s allow that joy to fuel our parenting today. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a com...

Episode 50: In this episode Shane shares a few musings after he and his wife welcomed their sixth (and final) biological child into the world. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 49: We live in the world of the smartphone. These devices are powerful tools. But like just about any powerful tool, it can do great things and it create great harm. We need to learn how to think wisely about smartphones and technology so we can lead our families well. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions...

Episode 48: As a parent it's not just the things we tell our kids that matter, it's also the things we show them. Our kids are watching us, so let's show them what it looks like to worship our Savior. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrive...

Episode 47: One of the keys to a healthy family is a healthy marriage. Mom and Dad need to be unified partners in this task of parenthood. One great way to stay unified is to have a regular rhythm of date night to focus on the health of your marriage. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to addre...

Episode 46: The majority of parenting is not the big moments. The majority of parenting is made up of a million little daily steps. Each of one these steps is a significant part of the journey that is leading you to your end destination. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we...

Episode 45: Dads, we are designed for rest. We need sleep for our bodies and time with God for our souls. Sometimes spending daily time God can feel like work - another item on the to do list. But Jesus invites all who are weary to come to Him for rest. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to add...

Episode 44: We live in a busy, rushing world. But we need to learn to slow down and stop rushing from one thing to the next. This is easier said than done. So here are two principles to remember to help us change our perspective and slow down to become the intentional dads we all want to be. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you...

Episode 43: 1 Thessalonians 5:14 gives us wisdom to know how to approach our child and what they need at different times in their life. Learning how to accurately identify where they are at and skillfully understanding how to respond is something all of us dads can grow in. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you...

Episode 42: Dads, it doesn't always matter what you're doing but who are with. Even if you're just doing dishes, invite your kids into whatever it is you are doing so that you can be with them and they can be with you. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you bette...

Episode 41: Different seasons require different focus. Maybe you're in a season where your family needs more of your time and energy. What season are you in right now? And what does your focus need to be? Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsd...

Episode 40: God doesn't give us a script for navigating the complexities of parenting. He offers us something better. We just have to remember to ask for it. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 39: Watching our children compete can be awesome. It can also be a trap. Here's a tip for how to teach our children that there truly is something more rewarding than winning. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 38: Parenting is a terrifying job. But when you are feeling helpless, it's helpful to remember that your kids are not your own. Steward them well, and know that their heavenly father is also looking after them and taking care of them. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or way...

Episode 37: Sometimes going home can be a struggle. You're tired from a long day at work, and you know that your kids and your family are going to require that last bit of energy you have. To help you get through that transition from your job to your work as a dad, focus on gratefullness. Think about a meaningful moment with your kids where they brought you life and joy. Follow us on Instagram @da...

Episode 36: The key to avoiding a mid-life crisis is to know you're fulfilling the purpose for your life. Fortunately, you can know exactly what that purpose is. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 35: Sometimes your kids are going to really struggle, and their struggling might lead to them acting out. But in these moments maybe your kids needs comfort more than they need correction. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome...

Episode 34: Whether you're feeling like you're crushing this dad-life, or you feel like a total failure in your parenting, this truth resounds: we are in desparate need of grace. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 33: Bedtime is a great opportunity to build consistent routines with your kids. Try turning the classic bedtime song into a worship song and remind your kids and yourself to turn your heart toward God in worship. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you bet...