Fathering Our Future

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 academic guidance for Christian dads.

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.