Fathering Our Future

As Christian dads, the greatest influence in our lives should be God and the Bible. Every aspect of our lives, from work to family, should be influenced by scripture. This is important for us, but it is also going to be important for our children.   One day our children will grow up and venture off on their own. Will they be rooted enough in God’s word to navigate life and withstand the challenges...

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God’s love for us is great! It is so extravagant that it is transformational for us. When we look at our lives and struggle to see meaning, we can still carry on because God loves us. While we may struggle to see what is so lovable, we know something about us must be because God is infatuated with us.   As dads, our love has the same impact on our children. It can be transformational and motivatio...

We live in an extravagant culture in America. We often think the bigger, the better. In Texas, we even boast that everything is bigger, implying that it is also better.   While sometimes this is true, it is so easy for us, as dads, to believe this all the time. We work and aspire for the things that are great. We aim to plan huge trips and vacations. We focus on getting the biggest gifts we can fi...

One of the worst things we can do as dads is roam through life aimlessly. If we are going to find fulfillment, we must have values in our lives that drive us forward to goals and meaningful achievements. Values guide us and determine how we respond to situations. Like Jesus, starving in the wilderness being tempted by the devil, we must stay true to what matters. In this episode, you will learn wh...

This week we focus in on Genesis 12:1-3. As you read through the passage, something should stand out. God says He will do a number of things for Abram, but He tells Abram there is only one thing he is to do. This one thing that Abram was to focus on is something that we, as Christian dads, should be focused on as well; being a blessing. I hope to reorient your daily focus from fixating on ways to...

We like to keep the main thing, the main thing. We all want to focus on what is most important. How would you feel if you knew what your children actually wanted more than anything else? Would it change the way you go about life and what you aim to do? Your kids want the exact same thing as my kids; time with their dad. More than our money or personal success, they just want us. I’ll provide my re...

Finding yourself consumed by stress and anxiety? Do you feel like you cannot escape all of the chaos and insanity in your life? I’ve got good news, you can and a lot easier than you think. In this episode, I discuss a researched and biblical remedy to anxiety and consuming negativity; gratitude. A simple change in your mindset and what you think about has the ability to transform your outlook, moo...

As a dad, one of your greatest concerns and pursuits is time with your family. Like everyone else you turn your attention to what is known as work-life balance. What if I told you that was not the right place to start? What if immediately pursuing work-life balance is putting the cart ahead of the horse? I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this and I have come to realize the idea of work-life...

Change is one of those things we can talk about but typically hate to experience. We are creatures of habit and we enjoy the comfort that comes with the familiar and consistent. Well, my family and I made a big change and moved to a new house. The move was something I was against for a while and my oldest was not too thrilled about it either. Through the process of moving, three things stood out t...

A very common piece of advice that I see given to dads is, “Be the dad you wish you had.” Depending on who hears this, this suggestion may resinate, but it is not right. As dads, our devotion is to our children and we should be focused on their needs. If our focus is on the pain of our past and what we wish we would have had, we can very easily miss what is right in front of us. This week’s episod...

Our mission as Christian dads is to equip and disciple our children to be a part of God’s mission in a greater capacity than ourselves. In order to achieve this, we must have influence with our kids. We can only have influence if we have a relationship with them, but there will be no relationship without communication. As we focus on communication with our children, there are additional benefits t...

As dads, we do a lot of teaching. We guide our kids through multiple areas of life, providing experience and wisdom every day. While we are the prominent teacher as the dad, there is something our children teach us and we need to pay attention to it. In Mark 10, we read where Jesus expresses the importance and value of being like little children. When it comes to faith, prayer, and how we approach...

Imagine how convenient it would be if every time you asked your kid to do something they obeyed. You never had to worry about uproars in restaurants or meltdowns anywhere else in public. Your kids just obeyed you all the time. Don’t let your imagination run too rampant because there is no fail-proof way to guarantee that. However, we do have biblical guidance on how we can increase the likelihood...

What is a dad? While it may seem like a basic and fundamental question, there isn’t always a clear cut answer. Some may allude to a dad being an ultimate authority and others compare dads to coaches. Some define a dad simply by the tasks he performs or should perform. I don’t see how any of those definitions could be right. When I consider the Bible and God, who is our Father, I see a much differe...

Luke 15 may be the most moving and inspirational passage of the Bible for men on the topic of fatherhood but it can also be one of the most confusing. We read of a father who gives his younger son his inheritance early. I’m not sure I know a dad alive today who would be willing to do that. So why did this father? I want to talk to you about your motivations as a dad. I’m sure there are things you...

Managing kids can feel like wrangling chaos, especially when you're a Christian dad trying to raise your kids with strong values and faith. In this episode, I chat with Christopher Lind, host of Future Focused and dad of seven (yes, seven). Christopher shares his personal journey, from handling financial struggles to redefining what success looks like in a large family. We also talk about how dads...

I want to discuss something that affects each and every one of us: our past. All of those experiences we often try to sweep under the rug that end up shaping us more than we realize. We are looking at the story of Joseph but focusing on another character, his dad, Jacob. Jacob's favoritism towards Joseph, born from his own unresolved issues, led to a whole mess of trouble for Joseph and his brothe...

Do you want to be happy? According to an expert at Yale there is something that happy people have in common. It is also something that the Bible makes very clear to us: community. And it's not just about having acquaintances; it's about forging real connections, having people to share life's ups and downs with. As Christian dads, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle of life, to isolate ourselv...

As we approach Mother’s Day we may find ourselves rattling our brains to find the perfect gift for our wives. While it is important for us to get something material, the greatest thing we can give is immaterial; our time. In this episode, I focus on a crucial aspect of our roles as Christian fathers: prioritizing our wives. From Ephesians 5, we learn that husbands are called to emulate Christ's sa...

Have you ever questioned what to say to your kid or what to actually talk about with them? Have you struggled with getting your kid to talk to you? If talking with your kid ever feels awkward, let me try and help you. This week I dive deep into one of the most crucial aspects of fatherhood: talking to your kids. From communication to relationship building and discipleship, I'm here to emphasize th...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Pastor Hadley Baker, author of "No Longer A Slave." For over two decades, Hadley wrestled with the chains of addiction to pornography, a struggle that often remains hidden in the shadows, especially within Christian circles. With unwavering honesty and vulnerability, Hadley opens up about his journey from darkness to freedom, sharing the raw details of his...

This week’s episode is all about diving headfirst into the chaotic world of parenting and emerging with a newfound sense of peace and purpose. As a Christian dad myself, I know firsthand the challenges that come with managing chaos while striving to be the dad my children need me to be. I delve into the root causes of chaos in our lives, from the clash between expectations and reality to the compl...

Today's episode is packed with insights gained over ten years of marital bliss – and the occasional challenge. I've penned ten invaluable nuggets of wisdom that have truly transformed my own journey alongside my wife. From understanding the power of support before solutions to the importance of unwavering consistency in our actions, each tip is a testament to the sacred bond we share with our wive...

As fathers, we strive to make lasting memories with our children while imparting valuable life lessons along the way. In our journey as Christian dads, it's crucial to find activities that foster bonding, fun, and tradition. That's where the magic of playing games with our kids comes in. I want to discuss three reasons why incorporating games into our parenting arsenal is not only enjoyable but al...