The Practical Dad

This episode covers 3 tips for Christian fathers from The Shepherding Leader at Home. Come learn alongside Joshua about the challenges and joys of being a father seeking to lead in a Christ-like manner.

Jason Powell has served in public schools for over 20 years. During that time, he has seen and experienced the impact fathers have on their children and families. In this episode, host Joshua Fitchett sits down with Jason Powell to gain insight into the vital role fathers play in raising their own kids.

00:00 Intro & Background

03:20 Changes in students

06:10 Consistency in students

10:30 How fatherhood changed you

12:30 What is not beneficial to kids?

14:10 When dads miss out

17:30 Importance of homework

19:45 Tablets

21:00 Personal Electronic Devices

23:15 Social Media

25:10 Helpful Media

27:35 Pressures

32:20 Extracurricular Activities

38:48 One Final Word

This episode draws on three quotes from the book Reaching Your Child's Heart by Juan and Jeanine Sanchez and discusses their value for fatherhood.00:00 Introduction2:30 Quote 17:27 Quote 215:30 Quote 3

Special guest Jason Powell shares his story as a father and son.- Working at an early age.- Freedoms and Responsibilities for your children- Walking through different life stages of children

What should you do when your child starts asking questions about following Jesus? How do you know when they’re ready for baptism?In today’s episode, Joshua shares four thoughtful responses drawn from Dennis Gundersen’s book Your Child’s Profession of Faith. Together, we’ll explore how parents can encourage genuine faith, ask wise questions, and approach the topic of baptism with biblical wisdom and discernment.Whether you’re navigating these conversations for the first time or looking for practical guidance, this episode offers helpful principles for shepherding your child’s spiritual journey.

Fatherhood does not end when children grow up. It enters a new season. Joshua sits down with guest Joe Salinas to discuss his recent experiences as a father as one daughter married, another graduated, and both stepped into new chapters of life. Together, they reflect on the emotions, lessons, and enduring privilege of loving and leading our children through life’s biggest transitions.

Are today’s parenting methods truly biblical?In this episode, Joshua analyzes Ted Tripp’s six unbiblical parenting methods. Watch to find out more about parenting God’s way.

A father-to-be from The Bahamas shares his journey to America, his excitement about welcoming a baby boy, and the one thing he wants most for his son. We talk fatherhood, purpose, family, and the hopes every dad carries for the next generation.

How do you lead your children to God in a way they can actually understand?In this video, we explore practical, everyday ways parents can guide their children toward a growing relationship with God by meeting them where they are. Remember: You don’t have to be a Bible scholar to lead your children spiritually. God has uniquely positioned you as their parent, and small, faithful steps can have an eternal impact.Key Scripture:“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” — Proverbs 22:6

This is another episode in THE DAD EXPERIENCE series where Christian Santos shares his journey from growing up in Peru to raising four daughters, discussing fatherhood, faith, family leadership, and the lessons that shaped his life.