Gratitude is a crucial component in changing our circumstances and in helping develop the character of our children. Join me today as I discuss three ways you can encourage a heart of gratitude in your
Show Highlights Show me your friends, and I'll show you your future. Our friends determine the direction and quality of our lives. Why I should intentionally equip myself and my family on how to have
If you're tired of putting out fires started by your tongue, you're going to really benefit from my conversation with my friend Aidan Till. Aidan preached recently at my church Covenant Fellowship Baptist Church from James
While it might be unrealistic to ever get to the point of disciplining without any emotion, we can at least strive to correct behavior without having a stroke. As author Dr. Kevin Leman puts it,
Sometimes it seems like a cloud of negativity hangs over our household. This week I share with you a simple change I made that helped change my perspective, as well as the reality, in my
How do you cultivate a culture of generosity in your family? Father and son Brad and Drew Formsma join me today to share how generosity has become a way of life in their household. Along
There has been a major shift over the last several years in music and pop culture. Artists today are first brands, and then musicians. Social media, music streaming and youtube have radically changed music discovery,
We live in a world that seeks to define women by their bodies or their tasks. They are either commodities to be exploited or pawns in someone's agenda. As a father, this breaks my heart.
What does it mean to be a man? The answer to this question is as important as it's ever been. But in a post-truth culture, the answer is muddier than ever. Giving our young men
Identity can be defined simply as "who a person is". This simple definition belies how incredibly complicated identity can be for individuals, especially our growing children. In a world of constantly changing morals and definitions,
Nearly 80 million people play the video game sensation Fortnite each month. Even if your children don't play, they are talking about it, learning the dance moves. It's not just a video game, it's a
Here is my list of the most challenging (and most helpful) accountability questions I've ever used. I've used these questions with a number of different friends over the last decade. Answering these questions each week
The single most transformative Habit you can learn is the routine for mastering new habits. Today I share with you what I've learned over the years in creating consistent disciplines in my own life, and
The Jesus Storybook Bible has become a happy tradition in my household. Enjoy this reading from the opening chapter as you worship the King. If you enjoy the reading, check out The Jesus Storybook Bible
For episode 100 I've invited my favorite person on earth to join me! My wife Emily has a life that's worthy of a book. She married a widower, adopted his daughter, walked through the journey
I re-named this podcast after releasing it from "Teaching your children how to be wealthy" as the title was throwing people off track. Your children are already wealthy. They just need perspective. Jesus speaks on
Leading your family in intentional study and worship feels so challenging, but it shouldn't be. Often the problem is that we've overcomplicated it. My good friend Shawn Bergen joins me today to share with all
Today's preteens are getting lost in the transition as they shift from childhood to adolescence. During this unique time, they are not quite one thing and not quite another. Author, speaker, and pastor Dan Scott
We’re entering the season filled with awe, wonder, gratitude, and dread. It’s that time of year where we get to spend time with family we love. Sometimes, we get to spend time with family who
As a youth pastor, I am sad to say the modern version of youth ministry has failed to produce spiritually healthy, mature disciples of Jesus. Fortunately, there is a better way: Fix these words of
You wear a lot of hats in your life, and each of those roles has several demands. Life can feel extremely defeating when you feel like you stay overly busy but accomplish very little. Today
It might feel like fall just started (or if you live in Florida, that summer never left), but the Holiday season is right around the corner. Today I share some ideas for how you can
When award winning author & speaker Meg S. Miller discovered her husbands internet pornography addiction, her soul was crushed with waves of betrayal and anger. But as she sought healing, she discovered that she was
Below is the full transcript of my interview with Meg S. Miller, award winning author of the new book Benefit of the Debt: How My Husband's Porn Problem Saved Our Marriage You can listen to the
15-20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage in the first 20 weeks. For such a common occurrence, this comes as a shock to many families who experience the loss of a child in the womb.
There are certain habits and practices that work like compound interest in your child's life. If you can learn to identify the everyday opportunities, you may not see radical returns on any given day, but
Many parents fear the influence of public schools on their children. But God is using students across the country to bring the light of the gospel to their peers. Chris Lane, Executive Director of First
Sometimes we just need to hear a happy, encouraging story. Josh Luecht is a friend of mine who is a Calvary Chapel Pastor, teacher, and co-host of the Panther Parkway Podcast (following the Florida Panthers
What you feed will grow, what you starve will die. Understanding the way conflict and circumstances flame your anger and anxiety frees you to chose a new source of emotional fuel.
Every spouse has specific ways they best give and receive love. Additionally, depending on circumstances and the season of life, you'll find that certain felt needs rise to the top and seem to overshadow all
Failure is a natural part of a child's life. They way we respond to their failures (and ours) will steer them towards egomania, paralyzing fear, or optimistic self confidence. Today I'll share how we can
My good friend (and top 5 finisher for the Florida State Teacher of the Year) Patrick Farley joins me again for a very helpful explanation of philosophy and methods behind Common Core. As a parent,
One year, one week, and one day ago we celebrated my son's last dose of chemo. On this week's podcast I share the essay I wrote for that occasion, as well as thoughts from a
This is not the podcast you were expecting. Rather than talk about bedtime routines or homework strategies, I'm joined by Patrick Farley, who placed in the top 5 in the Florida State Teacher of the
There's one thing that can rob you of your joy no matter what's going on in your life. You can live in a house on the beach with a million dollars in the bank, yet
I know, this sounds like the most manipulative, self-help title I can imagine. But the principles are totally Biblical. Going a little further in my reading of Dale Carnegie's classic How to Win Friends and Influence
I recently found a copy of Dale Carnegie's classic How to Win Friends and Influence People in the bargain rack at my local bookstore. Honestly I had very low expectations. And I was very wrong. The
Your church family can inspire your household towards deeper faith in Christ and years of meaningful service. It can also sow doubts about Jesus, hurt your marriage, and stir seeds that lead your children to
Have you ever been driving along and experienced an accident, or even a near-miss accident? Things happen so fast, your body essentially takes over before your mind knows what's going on. Do you remember how
We all go through significant times of crisis in our lives. For some it's in response to a major event, for others it can be a drawn out season of chronic challenges. On today's podcast I
I received a question about dating recently in an "Ask Anything" session with my teenagers at church. In this podcast, I review the set of questions I gave the group to ask themselves before getting
In a recent "ask anything" segment with my teenagers, I was asked "how do I removed myself from toxic relationships without being the bad guy?" This excellent question assumes that we know a toxic relationship
Occupational therapist Diane Corson from the Florida Elks Children's Therapy Services provides very practical strategies to help children with Sensory Processing Disorder cope at home and in public. Although these tools are specifically designed to
Diane Corson, an Occupational Therapist with the Florida Elks Children's Therapy Services, joins me for two fascinating podcast as we look into the world of children with sensory processing disorder. As promised, here are Diane's
Diane Corson, an Occupational Therapist with the Florida Elks Children's Therapy Services, joins me for two fascinating podcast as we look into the world of children with sensory processing disorder. As promised, here are Diane's
Home runs are few and far between in parenting. But MASSIVE change can take place if you just keep making contact. This week's podcast gives you tips on how to make best use of the
People vastly overestimate what they can do in the short-term, but vastly underestimate what can be accomplished over the long-term. This week's podcast gives tips and ideas on how to set small goals with your
I'm revisiting my very first Let's Parent on Purpose topic ever, and I need to remember this perspective just as much today. 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let
I'm revisiting my very first Let's Parent on Purpose topic ever, and I need to remember this perspective just as much today. 12 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
Your systems are perfectly suited to give you the life that you now have. Your children's routines are perfectly suited to give you the current level of chaos or order that you're currently experiencing. All
What happens when we tell our children that Jesus will fix all of their problems? How do we damage their faith by not preparing them for adversity? This week we talk about the danger of
We want God to transform all of the frustrating things in our family and lives in an instant. But Scripture shows that God is in the habit of driving out enemies from the Promised Land
