Thriving Fatherhood

Episode 37: Unexpected Medical Diagnosis In today's episode, I will be discussing how to approach an unexpected medical diagnosis. I recently had some medical issues come up, and it was challenging to be humble enough to let my strength go and look to God for answers. As a father with much on your plate, how do you let go and let God?  How do you look for the good in any situation, such as an...

Episode 36: Being A Leader By Example In today's episode, I will discuss what it means to lead by example in fatherhood and share an example from my own life. Do you ever find yourself reacting to situations like before you had kids or a family?  Today, I will share with you a tool I use to allow me to respond instead of just reacting to a situation.  How do you maintain a standard for your a...

Episode 35: Bringing Intimacy Back Into Your Marriage This topic has been on my heart for quite a while. Having kids and taking care of little ones in the house may cause intimacy in your marriage to take a back seat. I'm not talking just about the bedroom. Intimacy with your partner is so much more than what happens in the bedroom.   In today's episode, I will discuss different ways to...

Episode 34: Changing Churches Changing churches can be scary and can bring up a lot of emotions. What about the relationships you have built over this time? What are people going to think, and how will they respond? How do you know you made the right decision, or maybe you did not have a choice? Where is God during this time? On today's podcast, I will share with you our journey as a family o...

Episode 33: Our Crazy Birth Story Early May 5th, our fourth child, Hunter Levi, was born, but this was not your normal birth story.   My wife Bethany will be on the podcast sharing her story about her interesting birth experience.   You will not want to miss this one.   I would love to connect with you on Facebook. Feel free to join my group, Thriving Fatherhood, where I offer more on how to thriv...

Episode 32: How to Handle Overwhelm Overwhelm is one of men's biggest challenges, especially fathers who have children in the home. In this season of life, there is a lot pulling at you. Kids, family, demanding careers, possible health challenges, financial pressures, and just trying to get it all done.  Do you sometimes feel stuck in this life cycle with no way to get out, and the busyness a...

Episode 31: How Fathers Can Thrive Financially Finances are one of the five F's in my Five To Thrive Framework. Why would you want to thrive financially, and how can you thrive financially as a regular guy raising a family? What can you do right now to bring more financial success to your family? What are some pitfalls to avoid when you have a family versus being single? How should you look a...

Episode 30: A Wife's Perspective On Fatherhood.  Today, I am introducing my wife Bethany to the podcast interview style. What is her favorite and most challenging thing about being a mom? What does she believe is a father's role, and what are some excellent qualities of thriving fathers? What did she admire about her dad, and what could he have done better? Here are a few words of wisdom...

Episode 29: Just You and The Kids Overnight This past week, Bethany had to be out of town twice with no kids. So, you know where that left me! That's right, home with all three kids overnight! I learned at least five lessons from this experience and more appreciation for my spouse. If you have been worried about being home alone with the kids overnight, you will want to listen to this episode...

Episode 28: Family Devotions With Young Kids The When, How, and Why of Family Devotions? That is what we will talk about in today's episode. Is it impossible to find time or get the kids to sit still during family devotions? Then, you are not alone.  What is a father's role, and how can you be a role model for your family? What are some of your experiences with family devotions, what are...

Episode 27: DIY Dad, What Should You Do And Not Do Around The House DIY -Doing It Yourself, when should I and when should I not? What if I do not know much? Pick your battles. Think safety because others are depending on you. What if I am overwhelmed and do not know where to start? What are some of your experiences with DIY, what are some of your successes and what have you learned through this pr...

Episode 26: Keeping Your Anger in Check. Why is controlling anger something you should be concerned about as a thriving father?  What steps can you take to recognize this in your life, and what do you do if it is a struggle? What does the Bible have to say about being angry? When is it a sin and not a sin? What are some of your experiences with anger, and how have you been working through those? I...

As a father, is your family getting another member added to the household? No, I do not mean having another kid. I mean, are you having a parent move in? We recently had Bethany's mother move in, and I will talk about the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of this situation.  I will also share what I have learned through this experience. I would love to hear about your experiences.  I would love to...

Traveling With Young Kids Do you dread traveling with young kids? Is it more work than fun? Today, I will be talking about a recent overnight family vacation and our experience with three young kids. I will be sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly. I will also share what I have learned through this experience. I would love to connect with you on Facebook and feel free to join our group, Thriving...

Is Having More Children A Burden or A Blessing? The world would have us believe one perspective. What does the research say? What does the Bible say about this topic?  Is it biblical to be married and not have children, or have one or two? Then, I have a big announcement at the end of today's podcast.  I would love to connect with you on Facebook, and feel free to join our group, Thriving Fat...

Today, I will be talking about married moms working outside the home.  This may be a touchy topic for some, but I am not coming at it from the standpoint of telling you what is right or not right for your family.  Other topics discussed: Is it biblical for a married/mom to work outside the home, or should she stay home with the kids? What are some advantages of a married/mom working outside the ho...

Why is being more present with your kids important for fathers? We will answer that question in this week's podcast episode of Thriving Fatherhood. We will also be talking about the how. How do you manage your time, work, relationships, and other priorities to be there more for your kids? What does being present look like and not, and how can you improve this in your fatherhood journey?  I wo...

The Prodigal Son: One of the most popular parables in the Bible.  In this episode, we will dissect what this parable means. Who does the younger son represent, who does the older son represent, and who does the father represent?   How does this parable relate to you as a father? What can you learn from this parable to help you thrive more as a father?  I would love to connect with you on Facebook,...

How do you reconnect with your young children?  In this episode, I will share with you a time recently when I chose to spend time intentionally to reconnect with my son, and it worked. Despite the many excuses my mind was telling me.  We talk about how and why to be intentional with your time with your kids. How to schedule time to engage with them?  What are some examples of activities you, as a...

How do you thrive in your current job or work? This is a question on the minds of many fathers. I recently changed jobs and went from a job where I was going through the motions week after week to one I am now excited to go to each day of the week. I will be talking about my journey and how this evolved.  Here are some points we will be covering. 1. It is not always about the money. 2.  Loving wha...

How Do You Sell Your Home For A Great Price? This is a question on the minds of many fathers. I have done this recently, and I will share my perspective and experience with making this happen in my own life. Some of the topics we will be discussing are: 1.  Knowing Your Local Market 2. Having A Great Team Working For You 3. Making Your Property Look Its Best Also, If there is a topic you are inter...

What do you need to know when purchasing a new home? I have learned a lot purchasing my third home, and I want to share some insights with you so you can thrive more and lead your family in the home-buying process: Some things we will be discussing are: What is your why for buying a home? Praying for your new home. Having good representation. Communicating with your spouse. Inspections, home insur...

As a thriving father, how do you handle having sick kids? What should you do?  In this episode, I will talk about how to boost your kid's immune systems so they can recover faster. How you can get more sleep, and they can as well. Other topics include supporting your partner while caring for sick kids, what to do about going to school, and interacting with siblings while they are sick. What t...

How and Why do fit father's thrive? Why is fitness important? How do you find the time to get fit as a busy father, or if you just do not feel like it? Will exercise zap my limited energy and will I get injured, or I already have an injury and that is why I am not able to exercise. These are questions I will answer in today's podcast episode and also, I will give you my perspective from...

Thriving after a newborn. How do you do this? In this episode, we will talk about getting more sleep, how to quiet crying babies, supporting your wife or partner, and how to know what your wife wants from you. You heard that right; after this episode, you will know what women want. Some kidding, and there is some truth to this. You will have to listen to find out. I will also cover some legal stuf...