Preacher Dad Podcast

June 24th, 2022 – A day I will try to remember the rest of my life. The day life wins. A day when my faith was strengthened, my heart was encouraged, and hope was restored. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and also reversed the Casey decision, it was a victory for life. […]

The deceitfulness of riches is subtle and powerful. And finding contentment in the pursuit of godliness can be especially challenging in our western culture. In 1 Tim. 6 the Apostle Paul tells us about the dangers of allowing the pressures of this world overpower the main thing. But what incredible gain it is when Godliness […]

It’s a tried and true Biblical principle: If you don’t work, you don’t eat. Yet many people in our society seem to think they are entitled to food and shelter whether they work or not. Survival is not guaranteed. It is by the sweat of our brow that we bring forth food from the earth. […]

Does an action have to be monumental to be heroic? I would say heroism can be found even in the small things. Though often the word “hero” is overused, it is the little every day sacrifices we make which truly stem the tide of evil in our time. Self-sacrifice is the hero’s motto, and that […]

The death “bed” conversion – How can the faith of one criminal inspire us today? The thief on the Cross displays incredible faith in the midst of the last moments of his life. How did this happen? How does a convicted death row criminal come to believe so strongly in Christ that even watching the […]

How can a family stop tyranny? In this episode the Preacher Dad reveals his appreciation for Star Wars culture, discusses the unprecedented leak from the Supreme Court and then reviews an excellent book which reveals the power of the Christian family to resist totalitarian ideas and communist tyranny. That right there is worth the price […]

Things that regular folks can do to make a difference. You’re not an expert, or “well-read”, or “influential”, or charismatic, blah, blah, blah-blah blah blah-blah. But you have an opportunity to make an impact. A bigger “foot print” than you dreamed of!

Sometimes it’s very hard to stay “up”. The pressures of life get oppressive. But we are told in Scripture that these “various trials” are meant for our growth and maturity. Here are some thoughts that might encourage you (or help you stay encouraged) and some sources that help me when I feel down.

When Russia invades Ukraine, or inflation drives the price of everything up, or any number of other things in our lives that threaten us or our children, we must remember the Truth which teaches us that “we have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and a sound mind.” (2 […]

Why are we surprised when life is stressful or challenging? Why does suffering throw us for a loop and cause us to doubt God? Doesn’t he say that difficulties are the normal way of life for a Christian? That we shouldn’t be surprised when trials come upon us? As believers we should expect the difficult, […]