Christian Dad's Podcast

James shares some personal reflections on the power of listening and his journey in learning to be quiet. He realizes that listening to others can lead to incredible outcomes. Even greater things happen when we listen to ourselves. But the most profound experiences occur when we listen to God.

James 1:19 gives us a tall order--Quick to listen, slow to respond and slow to anger. This can be easier said than done. James humorously shares specific ways that will make you a better listener.

You have heard of having a mission statement for a business, but have you ever thought about having one for your family. When you can easily say whats most important in your home, its a lot easier to make decisions both large and small.  On todays episode, James will help you develop core values and a mission statement for your family.

James shares a few thoughts about dealing with the death of his father and specific ways we can help those who just lost a loved one.

I am honored to share a tribute to my late father.  My heart overflows with praise for the wonderful legacy he gave me and now I get to give to my children.  Some things are caught and some things are taught.  What I caught was worth sharing.  Enjoy.

James shares a practical way to better love your spouse.

Are your kids driving you crazy with their complaining.  James shares three effective ways to help create non-complaining kids.

Knowing where the trail is makes our daily decisions easier.  James shares about a recent trip in Yosemite and potentially losing the trail.  Having the end in mind gives us direction in your daily walk with our God, family, in our careers, in our finances and in our personal lives. 

Confidence makes a big difference and many times determines if we win or loss.  God want you to know that you got this dad thing.  He has put your kids in your life for a reason...be encouraged...You Got this Dad thing.

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.  We as Dads need to train up our kids so they will have a proper perspective of money.  James shares three practical points that will help you and your kids win in managing their finances. 

Are you taking advantage of the precious time you have with your kids in the car? James shares his story and the why it is important to create a listening atmosphere in the car for your kids.

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James addresses 4 areas where we need to be patience: 1. We need to be long-suffering with God 2. We need to be long-suffering with the Church 3. We need to be long-suffering with our Career 4. We need to be long-suffering Each other James also addresses when we do not need to be patience.

Sometimes the truth is hard to swallow.  In todays message from 1 Corinthians 13, you willl learn how to rejoice in the truth – even when the truth hurts.  Discover the freedom that comes when we embrace the truth about ourselves and God.

If you spend too much time thinking of the mistakes you and others have made, it can poison your life. In this message from 1 Corinthians 13, you will learn what it means to keep no records of wrongs and how that truth can change your life.

Do you get made easily. The Bible states that Love is not easily angered. In this humorous message, James talks about the stages of anger and specific steps on how to manage anger.

James shares a humorious and practical message from 1 Corinthians 13 on love is not rude.

In this humorous  message from1 Corthinians 13, you will identify the pitfalls of pride and also gain a fresh perspective on how to eliminate pride from your life. It begins with learning from others and a teachable spirit.

We can easily recognize boasting in others, but sometimes it can go undetected in our own lives.  Today we will discover the different forms that boasting can take from bragging to sulking.  Plus you will learn what the opposite of boasting looks like. 

Uncover how envy begins, grows and develops.  Once you know how envy works, you will not have to be poisoned by it anymore.