Every dad faces it — that moment your kid lies straight to your face. In this episode, Josh and Jimmy unpack why kids (and adults) lie, how to discipline without yelling, and how to teach integrity without breaking their spirit. We explore the freedom Jesus promises in John 8:32 and the kind of honesty that builds trust, not fear.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why fear fuels lies and truth brings freedom.
  

• How to discipline through connection, not control.
  

• How confession models Christlike humility.
  

The Dad Challenge: Practice The Pause.

Every dad hits the wall — the teenage years where connection feels impossible and your instinct is to “fix it.” In this episode, Josh and Jimmy — both in the trenches with a teenage son and daughter — get real about parenting through frustration, miscommunication, and isolation. Learn how humility, curiosity, and brotherhood can tear down that wall and rebuild trust.

What You’ll Hear:

• Why James 1:19 (“quick to hear, slow to speak”) is the biblical blueprint for fatherhood.

• The surprising truth about why connection happens shoulder-to-shoulder, not face-to-face.

• How a simple, sincere apology becomes a dad’s superpower.

• Why every father needs a Dad Crew to keep his emotional fuse long.

• Dad Challenge: Draw Out, Don’t Pour In. Commit this week to asking questions that unlock your teen’s heart instead of shutting them down.

Every dad wants to protect, provide, and fix what’s broken. But what if constantly fixing things for our kids is actually holding them back?

In this week’s episode, Josh and Jimmy dive into the “Dad Skills Gap” — the growing disconnect between kids who are capable on screens but unprepared for life. We talk about how to move from doing for your kids to teaching to your kids — building confidence, resilience, and faith that lasts.

Together we’ll explore:

• Why teaching life skills is about more than chores — it’s about character.

• How frustration can become a faith-building opportunity.

• The difference between control and coaching in fatherhood.

• How Christ modeled patience, strength, and servant leadership.

Dad Challenge: Teach, don’t fix. Let your kid struggle, learn, and grow — and watch their confidence rise.

Key Scriptures (ESV):

• Proverbs 22:6

• James 1:2–4

• Galatians 5:22–23

• Ephesians 5:25–28

• Deuteronomy 6:5–9

• Colossians 3:23–24

• Philippians 4:13

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Being a dad today looks a lot different than it did when we were kids. Fathers are talking about mental health, balancing work and family, and even searching for support in ways that used to carry a lot of stigma. In this episode, Josh and Jimmy sit down to talk honestly about the struggles dads face — from burnout and anxiety to the changing roles of fatherhood.

We’ll look at why community matters (Naperville Dad Network, City Dads Group, Brooklyn Stroll Club), how co-parenting and children’s mental health fit into the picture, and how dads can find strength by leaning on each other and on Christ.

This isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being present.

Topics we cover:

• Dad mental health: depression, anxiety, and postpartum struggles
  

• Burnout and the pressure of being both provider and hands-on parent
  

• Breaking stigma and finding brotherhood in dad groups
  

• Co-parenting, shifting family dynamics, and supporting kids’ mental health
  

• Building identity and community as fathers of faith
  

Scripture grounding: Psalm 34:18, Matthew 11:28, Proverbs 27:17, Deuteronomy 6:7

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Every dad wants to look back without regret. In this episode of DadSchooled, Josh and Jimmy talk about the questions every man should ask himself today to avoid the most common parenting regrets tomorrow.

We’ll cover:

• The power of self-reflection and daily check-ins

• Common regrets dads face once kids are grown

• Practical steps to stay present and intentional

• How to build a lasting legacy of faith and integrity

Key Scriptures:
Psalm 90:12, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 6:4, James 1:22, Proverbs 20:7

👉 Don’t wait until tomorrow to make changes today. Your kids need you now.

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Every dad has blind spots—gaps between the father you want to be and the father God calls you to be. In this episode of DadSchooled, Josh and Jimmy break down five key gaps every dad needs to close:

1. The words you speak

2. Your presence with your kids

3. Your actions vs. intentions

4. How you handle frustration

5. Who you let speak into your life

We’ll open Scripture, share stories, and talk about how God gives grace to fill the gaps we can’t.

📖 Key Verses:

Ephesians 4:29

Deuteronomy 6:7

James 1:22

James 1:19–20

Proverbs 27:17

💬 What about you? Which of these gaps hits home for you right now? Drop a comment—we’d love to hear how God is working in your life.

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This week on DadSchooled, we’re getting real about the parts of fatherhood that aren’t always happy or easy. Josh shares about walking his kids through the loss of his old pastor, and how those hard conversations reminded him that being a dad means showing up in the sad moments too. We also talk about the sideline sermon—what parents model (good and bad) when they show up at their kids’ ball games.

At the heart of it all is this question: What kind of person do you want to be remembered as? Just a guy who had a job and a few accomplishments? Or a great father, an inspiration to others, and a Godly man who left a legacy worth following?

Join us as we challenge dads to lead with integrity, even in the storms and even in the stands.

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School is back in session! For dads, that means a brand-new season of opportunities and challenges. In this episode of DadSchooled, Josh and Jimmy talk about what to do after the first-day photos and drop-offs are done. How do we stay connected when our kids are gone for 6–8 hours a day? Why is it important to be with other dads and stay d

In this episode of DadSchooled, Josh and Jimmy talk about one of the most important skills we can pass on to our kids—resilience. Life is full of challenges, and our children need to know how to face failure, fear, and frustration without giving up. We’ll share personal stories, practical strategies, and biblical wisdom from James 1:2–4 on how God uses trials to grow our faith and character. Learn how to resist the urge to “rescue” too quickly, let your kids struggle in healthy ways, and raise children who don’t quit when things get tough.

In this episode of DadSchooled, Josh and Jimmy talk about how to turn the first day of school into something more than just drop-offs and photos. These moments matter — and you only get so many.

Josh opens with a real-life “call out” moment that reminds us why correcting our kids is an act of love. Then we shift to how dads can make simple, intentional efforts that stick — creating memories that last and modeling the kind of love God showed us in John 1:14: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.”

We’re not called to be perfect — just present, intentional, and willing to show up.

📖 Verses Mentioned:

• Proverbs 13:24
  

• Psalm 127:3-4
  

• John 1:14
  

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