Fathering Our Future

What are we doing as dads? I want men to love being dads, for dads to strive to be better dads everyday, and for us to form a community of dads so that together we can better father our future. The truth is, we are already fathering our future whether we know it or not. I hope we will do it with purpose and that is why I want to share the mission today.

There are a lot of ideas floating around about adoption. Some think it is very expensive, some think the process is incredibly difficult, and some simply do not know what to think. Ryan Hanlon, the President and CEO of the National Council for Adoption, joins me to answer questions about adoption and to bring clarity to a topic we might be overcomplicating. You can learn more about Ryan and the Na...

My five year old son recently lashed out at in anger. As a dad, you know it is incredibly easy to allow your emotions and impulses to determine how you respond to situations. However, if you can be in control of you, you can make a remarkable impact on yourself and your family.

There are numerous children who do not know what it is like to have a family. While not every family may be in a place to adopt, some might be in a place to foster. John Farris and his wife opened their home and fostered children for 16 years. He joins me to share his incredible journey and to help us understand the difference we can make in a child's life.

Do you think you are faithful to your kids because you have not walked out on them? Do you think you are faithful to your spouse because you have not had an affair? If that is how you view faithfulness, allow me to broaden your horizons and help you gain a fuller understanding of what it means to be faithful.

You've had your heart warmed by the video of the adopted son receiving his first birthday cake, but now you get to hear the story that made it all possible! Joe Walker shares how he and his wife, Jamie, came to adopt Abraham and James despite all of the challenges stacked against them. This is truly a story of what love looks like.

Being a dad is fun, or at least it should be. Josh Youngblood is a pastor and a close friend of mine who gave me the best insight to fatherhood. He told me, "It is the most fun you'll ever have." Josh joins me to talk about how to make fatherhood fun and enjoy the time you have with your children regardless of the circumstances.

In our day and age, communicating and connecting with people, in person, seems to be a dying art. My guest, Reggie, shares some simple tips, that were instilled in him as a child, that help him communicate and connect with people regularly. Connecting and communicating with others really is easier than you think and it is critically important especially when it comes to your children.

We all have things we want to accomplish but time passes by and we find ourselves no closer to our goals. Our problem is being disciplined. My friend, Tim Jacobs, joins me to share his expertise and experience on developing and living a disciplined life. You'll get do's and dont's, and a formula to develop and maintain a disciplined lifestyle.

It is easy as a Christian to think you have everything right because you have Jesus. The truth is, we are still human and we still make mistakes, even in fathering. Dr. James Littles, Ph. D. in Family Studies and former seminary professor, brings to light what we as dads of faith tend to miss. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged by this eye opening interview which provides biblical and academi...

Our perspective of our past and future can have a tremendous impact on how we choose to live. We all want to be good dads but if we allow our past mistakes to weigh us down, we miss out on our present and fear our future. I want to help you understand how to deal with and perceive your past, present, and future so you can continue in hope.

It is not uncommon for dads to feel inadequate when considering personal mistakes and failures. I want to help you establish a perspective for self-criticism and tell you why you are always enough for your kids.

As parents, we are not always mindful of our kids' mental health and the truth is, so many factors that determine mental health occur during childhood. I want to share one thing I believe we can do, as dads, that will make a drastic impact on our kids' mental health. The sooner we start, the better.

Moms are awesome! They get their one special day but they deserve and need more. My wife, Lindsey Vandagriff, joins me to help us understand what moms need. We discuss four things that you can work on to tremendously help your spouse and strengthen your family. My wife is always right, so listen good.

You're an adult. You know all of the good things you want your kids to love, but how do you teach them to love something? Aaron Davis, an avid reader, shares his personal journey, the bond he and his 5 year old son have because of reading, and a few tips on how to teach your kid to love reading.

We all want to better ourselves and a college degree is often the pursuit. However, that sometimes feels unattainable with kids. My friend, Dr. Chad Flowers, completed his doctoral program while pastoring a church, running his private practice as a counselor, and being a dad to three kids. He shares his story and some incredible advice for dads desiring to better themselves through education.

Saying "I'm sorry" isn't always easy for men, especially when the apology is to your child. It almost does not seem right to apologize to your child but you need to do it when its called for. The big questions is, how do you do it? Once you know, healing can begin.

You have kids and there is a really good chance that they will go to college. Regardless if you've thought about it, you know that college is expensive. Most people are not in a position to just pay for it, so you need a plan. Brad Baldridge, a financial advisor and podcast host, shares his wealth of knowledge on the topic. 

I had the opportunity to sit down with one of my best friends, Dwight McGree, and discuss his story of success. He is black, he grew up without a father, and while all statistics would lead one to believe that he is setup for failure, my friend is winning. He is a happily married man, who is working hard for his family, and loving the dad life. His story proves all men are capable of being great f...

It might not be the most commonly asked questions to fathers but it is a question you need to ask yourself. What are you building? Your children are your creation. You influence the type of person they will grow up to be and the character traits that they will possess. Do you know what you're building? It's time to start thinking about it.

Everyone will say that community is a great thing but so many people struggle to be a part of a community. For men and dads, it's really a challenge. I'm going to share three obstacles that make it difficult for dads to be in community with one another and what we can do with those obstacles to make community possible.

Everyone has dreams and ambitions. Unfortunately, so many people believe those are unreachable when they start a family. Ryan O'Neil, founder and CEO of Curate, shares his journey of starting his company and managing his startup while growing his family by plus three. If you're a dad with entrepreneurial goals, this is for you.

Our kids have a bumpy road called life ahead of them. We have a wonderful opportunity to be proactive as dads and greatly benefit them. A proactive dad allows wisdom to guide them in order to make decisions today that will have a significant impact on tomorrow. So be encouraged today to be the proactive dad.

There is a change that begins from the time your child is born but we often fail to recognize it until the child is nearly an adult. We are in a constant state of letting go as we raise children to become autonomous individuals but we can easily grasp for control when we see our children making certain decisions. Pastor D.G. Hargrove joins me to share wisdom and insight on ways dads can let go of...

You are not in this alone! You have a wonderful partner to parent with, that you should be parenting with. I want to help you do a better job parenting with your wife by discussing two main points: it is not a competition and you are not the boss.