Discipleship for Dads with Kevin, Todd, Bill and Daniel

What are some ways that husbands can show love and affection for their wives? How can a husband support his wife spiritually, physically, and mentally? Kevin, Bill, and Todd address these questions in this edition of Discipleship for Dads.

Kill sin or it will be killing you. This is the battle plan for every Christian. It’s violent. It’s personal. And, it’s every day. This discipleship for dads panel discusses what this killing sin business looks like in the average Christian’s life. What is this plucking out eyes and cutting off arms that Jesus recommends? How does this begin in the heart?

Here are some honest reflections of spiritual life from four dads. Why is there ebb and flow in a devotional life? What does a healthy personal prayer life look like? And how do these guys deal with distractions?

We take up peer pressure and peer influence on this edition of Discipleship for Dads. What makes for good friendships, edifying peers, and wise counsel? And how do we proactively arrange for good peer interactions? What about sleepovers? And, what does a father do if he sees his children are swayed by bad peer influencers?

Every child exhibits rebellion, because we are all rebels by nature. But, what about the prodigal teen that takes the wrong path and exhibits full-bore rebellion? What is the right way to react to rebellion? What are the steps to take when dealing with chronic rebellion issues in the home? We pulled together a full panel of four dads to tackle this one.

How does Lot raise his kids in Sodom? Evidently, it didn’t work out well for Lot. But, how do we speak of the sins of Sodom with our children? What if an uncle wishes to justify his sinful lifestyle in the presence of your family? These are real and present, critical questions for every Christian family living in Sodom today. The dad panel talks the right perspective to take on the world and the r...

How do you determine when to leave a church, and when you do leave, how should you leave the church? This is an important topic that all Christians need to address. The church is the family of God, and, even though so many have lost the importance of the church and what it means to God, Christians who truly love God will also love His church. It's important to work through conflicts with brot...

It's important for families to delight and rejoice in all the good things that God provides. Naturally, it's easy to want to isolate oneself from relationship with others. Whether it be singing around the fire pit, playing sports, going on trips together, or camping, spending time together is an invaluable and wonderful thing. Listen to this segment of Discipleship for Dads to get an ide...

Due to some recording issues, the quality of this audio is poor. Marriage is under attack in our world today, and is one of the biggest battlegrounds for a Christian family. Prayer should be a constant in the marriage relationship. How can husbands walk with their wives under the grace of God? What is the balance between affirming and correcting a spouse?

The importance of Scripture in a father's life cannot be overstated. To be nurtured, convicted, and exhorted by God's Word every day should take high priority in every dad's life. The Word is relevant, authoritative, and life-giving, and it's a father's job to not only study God's Word himself, but to be exhorting and teaching his family about Scripture every day.

Today, homeschooling is typically mother-led. However, it's important that fathers be involved in this vital part of raising children as well. To what extent should a dad be involved, and how does gifting influence this?

An important part of being a parent is discipline, but we want to be sure that we don't separate the gospel from law. How can parents incorporate a gospel message into their discipline? Love over a spirit of anger and pride is vital in the raising of children.

In this segment of Discipleship for Dads, we visit the importance of church vs. family. The reality is that fathers, families, and churches need to be revived, but what should take priority? It's a both/and - we can't have strong families without strong churches, and we can't have strong churches without strong families. If both are important, however, what should this look like for...

The Bible encourages us to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” What does this look like for the average dad? In this segment of “Discipleship for Dads,” we take a look at practical ways in which dads can focus on managing their time to the glory of God. How can we balance work, family, and “me-time?” Is “me-time” something we should...

In this segment of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, Danny Craig, and Bill Roach discuss the challenges of marriage, dating, and courtship. How important is it to cultivate a loving and understanding relationship with a daughter? How can dads avoid falling into the pitfalls of apathy or control when it comes to navigating the maze of courtship, dating, and suitors?

How do we do family worship well? What does it look like? Is it simply studying the Bible as a family, or should it include other elements such as singing praises to God? And how do we keep the 2-year-old engaged? Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, Bill Roach, and Danny Craig discuss the topic of family worship on this edition of the program.

On this segment of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin Swanson, Danny Craig, and Todd Strawser address the sensitive but important topic of sexuality. Our world is an individualized world, with more access to pornography than ever before. However, Jesus came to save us from our sin. Instead of breeding an environment of condemnation, shame, and guilt, it's important to have a culture of open communi...

Relationships are often destroyed by anger and pride in the home. How can dads go about rebuilding these relationships? What are some practical ways to combat an angry spirit in oneself and in your own children? Kevin, Bill Roach, and Danny Craig all join in on this discussion in this segment of Discipleship for Dads.

What is laziness? Is it a sin? What are the outward manifestations of laziness sprouting within a child’s life? What is a Biblical view of work, rest, and recreation, and how can we as parents disciple our children through their (and our own) struggles with laziness? Kevin Swanson, Bill Roach, and Daniel Craig discuss these and other questions about the subject of laziness on this edition of the p...