Best Nathan Ching | Christian Homeschool Dad Podcasts (2025)

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064 | Are You Ready for This Baby? 25:14

1d ago25:14

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Hey Fellow Dads, How can you prepare to be a father to a new baby? What do your wife and older children need before and after the birth? Is there a book that could help you prepare to be a new dad? And does the Bible say anything about this? Join us for today’s podcast and find out! —Nathan Scriptures 📖 Ephesians 5:25 📖 1 Peter 3:7 📖 Galatians 3:26…

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063 | Celebrate Our Risen Lord 32:23

15d ago32:23

32:23

Hey Fellow Dads, This coming Lord’s Day is Easter—Resurrection Sunday—when we who follow the Lord Jesus Christ celebrate the fact that nearly 2000 years ago, after a brutal death by crucifixion, He literally, physically, victoriously walked out of His grave. Do we dads have any special role to play in how our families celebrate this event? As Chris…

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062 | Build Happy Memories Together 31:26

24d ago31:26

31:26

Hey Fellow Dads, Whether or not we grew up building happy memories of home and family, one of our goals as dads should be to help the next generation to remember and rejoice in God and His blessings. How can we do that, and what are some good books that help us build those happy memories? Join us for today’s episode and find out! —Nathan Scriptures…

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061 | Do Audiobooks = Real Books? (Part 2—Advantages) 29:33

1M ago29:33

29:33

Hey Fellow Dads, Last time we looked at some disadvantages of audiobooks as compared to printed books. Today’s episode will discuss six advantages of audiobooks, along with a list of some of my favorite audiobooks—I hope you enjoy many of them! —Nathan Books 📚 🎧 The Hiding Place, by Corrie Ten Boom 📚 💻 Expository Thoughts on the Gospel of Mark, by …

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060 | Do Audiobooks Equal Real Books (Part 1 - Disadvantages) 18:27

1M ago18:27

18:27

Hey Fellow Dads, Have you ever wondered whether listening to audiobooks instead of reading is “cheating”? Today’s episode will cover six disadvantages of audiobooks, along with workarounds for each one. Enjoy, and stay tuned for next episode, when we’ll discuss six advantages of audiobooks! —Nathan Disadvantages of Audiobooks They are often expensi…

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059 | Alaskan Adventures! (Part 3) with Matt Ching, Sam Ching 48:17

2M ago48:17

48:17

Hey Fellow Dads, Today we conclude a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads. In this episode, my sons Matt and Sam share their own stories of recent trips to Alaska, and I give ten reasons we all love the “Ad…

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058 | Alaskan Adventures! (part 2) with Jonathan Fisher 43:16

2M ago43:16

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Hey Fellow Dads, Today we continue a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads. In this episode, my friend Pastor Jonathan Fisher shares how God called him to be the answer to his own prayers for needy communiti…

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057 | Alaskan Adventures (Part I) with Bruce Hamilton 36:35

3M ago36:35

36:35

Hey Fellow Dads, Today we begin a three-episode series introducing both true and fictional stories from Alaska—tales of heroism, survival, and faith that can inspire you and your family to follow wherever God leads. In this episode, my friend Pastor Bruce Hamilton introduces his first book—God of the Brooks—before I give a few excerpts to whet your…

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056 | Dads, Preside Over Your Family 35:53

3M ago35:53

35:53

Hey Fellow Dads, “A man’s home is his castle”—so goes the saying. But what does the Bible say about dads presiding in their homes? How can we do that well—and how might it benefit our families if we do? In this episode, my friend Wesley Waddle, a pastor and dad for over 20 years, shares lessons he’s learned from Bible examples and personal experien…

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055 | Looking Back, Looking Forward 41:59

4M ago41:59

41:59

Hey Fellow Dads, Have you paused to think through the lessons you learned in 2024? In this episode, I’ll share several of mine, along with some goals to pursue and promises to hang onto as we follow God in 2025. And don’t miss out on my Top 10 Books from 2024! Nathan Scriptures 📖 Psalm 23 📖 1 Thessalonians 4 📖 1 Thessalonians 5:18 📖 Luke 10:39 📖 Lu…

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054 | Dads, Pray for Your Family 32:49

5M ago32:49

32:49

Hey fellow dads, Many Christian books have been published in recent years about moms praying for their families, but does God expect us as dads to pray for our spouse and children as well? What might it mean to be a “priest” in our own home . . . and how do we fulfill this role practically, in the day to day? In this episode we talk about where to …

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053 | Dads, Teach Your Family 44:47

5M ago44:47

44:47

Hey fellow dads, How do you “start where you are” to lead your family even when you know you aren’t the dad you ought to be? What hope do we have when greater men than us have not been able to raise godly children? Or is that even our goal? Join us today as we learn from my friend William Maricle about being the spiritual leader (teacher or prophet…

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052 | Dads, Provide for Your Family 51:21

6M ago51:21

51:21

Hey Fellow Dads, Have you ever wondered if you’re providing enough for your family? What kind of provider is God for us, and how should we illustrate Him in the way we provide for our wives and children? What pitfalls do we need to be careful to avoid? Join us as my friend Daniel shares how we need to provide for our children in more than just fina…

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051 | Dads, Protect Your Family 37:37

6M ago37:37

37:37

Hey Fellow Dads, Do we really have a Scriptural mandate as fathers to protect our families, or is that just a Western cultural idea? How does ego play in? What if we’re not naturally strong or tough? What do we need to keep in mind as we learn to be protectors? What books can help? Listen in as my brother-in-law Pete, a very experienced protector, …

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050 | Dads, Know Your Roles 42:55

7M ago42:55

42:55

Hey Fellow Dads, To be the husbands and fathers that God created us to be, we have to play the roles God has entrusted to us. What are those roles, and how do we face these ofttimes overwhelming responsibilities, especially when failure is so possible? What books can help? Nathan Books Fourth Quarter: How to Finish Your Course with Joy, by Don Sisk…

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049 | Foster a Happy Attitude at Home & Helping Flood Victims 47:39

7M ago47:39

47:39

Hi, Fellow Dads, Have you ever noticed that God delights in children playing and wants His people to have “merry” hearts? How can we foster a happy atmosphere in our homes? And how might books play a part? Nathan If you enjoyed this episode, 💡 See the show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/049-foster-a-happy-attitude-at-home-and-helping-flood-…

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048 | A Pastors' Roundtable & a Roundup of Recommended Bibles 27:39

7M ago27:39

27:39

Hi, Fellow Dads, Are you or a family member looking for a new Bible? Here are a few different editions I’ve used, along with my thoughts on each…and a few other tips for dads from a recent pastor’s roundtable I attended. Hope they’re helpful to you! Nathan Recommended Bibles Be sure to see the show notes page for photos and links to our favorite KJ…

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047 | If You Had Only Five Words 30:27

8M ago30:27

30:27

Hi, Fellow Dads, If you had just a few minutes to speak on national television, what would you say? What if you had only five words? Come with us as we meet several men whose biographies show that they had a clear, brief, put powerful message for which they are known. This episode includes book recommendations as well as tips for finding your life …

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046 | Engrave the Gospel into Their Hearts 33:36

9M ago33:36

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Hi, Fellow Dads, A few weeks ago, something special happened in Washington, D.C.—and it’s probably not what you’re thinking! A new statue was unveiled in the Capitol, engraved with a most unusual title: Preacher of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. If someone were to make a statue of you, Dad, could they put the same title on it? Should they be able to? …

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045 | Every Dad a…What?!—Guest, Darin Kelsey 37:53

9M ago37:53

37:53

Hi, Fellow Dads, Every Christian dad has been appointed by God to be the shepherd of his own home. Does that thought overwhelm you as it does me? But God hasn’t left us alone in this! He has given us wise counsellors to walk alongside and share the wisdom and experience He’s given them. Join us today to hear from one of those wise counsellors—our g…

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044 | Walking through Life Together—with Books 39:23

9M ago39:23

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Intro Hey Fellow Dads, Imagine a bookshelf full of all the great stories you’ve ever read or heard about. What do most of them have in common? Once you’ve found that mystery link, how can you use it to strengthen family ties and lead your family to walk by faith? Nathan Scriptures Genesis 2:18 Genesis 6-9 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Ephesians 5:25 Books T…

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043 | Lead Your Family to Joy 25:35

9M ago25:35

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Hey Fellow Dads, Are the struggles of life and the decline of society getting you and your family down? About 2500 years ago, a group of men in similarly troubled circumstances once led their families to rejoice in God——and we can still learn from their example. Today’s episode discusses how they did it and what books we might use to help our famil…

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042 | Model Right Attitudes Toward Authority 34:30

10M ago34:30

34:30

Hey Fellow Dads, How should we relate to our authorities? What does the Bible teach us? Are we modeling these right attitudes and actions for our families? Nathan Books The Constitution of the United States of America and The Declaration of Independence, New, Revised Edition,published by Doubleday & Company, Inc. Democracy in America, by Alexis de …

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041 | Cherish Our Exceptional Country 52:04

10M ago52:04

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Hi, Fellow Dads, Is the USA an ordinary country, or is there something special about her? Does it matter? Should we care? In this episode, my firstborn joins me to discuss five misconceptions many Americans believe about our country, along with five books that answer those misconceptions. Leaning on Jesus, Nathan Scriptures Romans 13:1-2 1 ¶ Let ev…

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040 | Lead Your Family through Loss 38:43

11M ago38:43

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Hi Fellow Dads, At some point, we will all endure the loss of a loved one. How will our families make it through and maintain confidence in God and faith in His word? Here are some truths God has been teaching me to teach my family as we have been mourning the loss of a precious loved one. Leaning on Jesus, Nathan Scriptures James 4:14 Whereas ye k…

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039-of-men-and-their-mothers 44:23

12M ago44:23

44:23

Hey Fellow Dads, How should wise, godly men relate to their mothers, mothers-in-law, and grandmothers? How do we lead our children—especially our sons—to do so? In this episode we'll think about four scriptural guidelines, along with a handful of helpful books, to help us relate to these important women as God intends us to. —Nathan Quotes “When al…

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038 | Why Bother with History 32:31

1y ago32:31

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Hey Fellow Dads! Why should we bother with history? Isn’t it just facts about dates and dead people? Or is there some actual, as well as practical, value to learning the stories of the past? In this episode, I share five reasons we as dads should know history ourselves, and then pass it on to our children! —Nathan Why bother reading history? Becaus…

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037 | Lead Your Family Even When You're Not Home 32:18

1y ago32:18

32:18

Intro Hey Dads, Nothing can replace your voice speaking truth and stability into your children’s hearts, and no one can replace you being present in their lives. But is there a way they can continue to hear your voice when you have to be away for a time? In this episode I discuss one way we can reach out to our children—even from afar—to influence …

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036 | Remember Them That Are in Bonds 35:53

1y ago35:53

35:53

Hey Dads, Do you sometimes find yourself or your family becoming self-absorbed, forgetting the suffering of imprisoned and persecuted Christians around the world? Or do you even know how to find out about those who are suffering? Today’s episode lists books and resources to keep your family informed and gives ways to take your stand for Christ and …

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035 | Rejoice in Jesus' Victory 25:37

1y ago25:37

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Hey Dads, What are your plans for this Resurrection Sunday? Are you helping your family rejoice in Jesus’ victory over death? In this episode, we first explore what Christ’s death and resurrection mean for us today, then list ideas for Scriptures, books, music, and more to help your family celebrate the true meaning of this Easter season. He is ris…

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034 | This Is My Father's World - Part 1 22:17

1y ago22:17

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Hey Dads, We believe that God created the natural world . . . but how often do we get out in it? And are we leading our children to learn about nature as a way of growing their faith in the Creator? Tune in today to learn why and how nature stories can be an important part of your family culture and education. --Nathan Why should we as Christian da…

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033 | Where Do You Find Good Books? 36:58

1y ago36:58

36:58

Hey Dads, You want to stock your family’s bookshelves with great books, but your time (and likely your budget) are limited. With so many millions of books to choose from and seemingly thousands of possible places to buy them, how do you decide where to look? Listen in for twelve of our favorite book sources. I'll also share some of the treasures we…

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032 | Read Interesting and Inspiring Books Together 37:36

1y ago37:36

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Hey Dads, What books might your child (especially those around the preteen years) enjoy reading alone or with the family--books that could both entertain and encourage them in their Christian faith? In this episode my favorite daughter joined me for a conversation about an inspiring story she read recently, how we have weekly Daddy Times, favorite …

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031 | Read the Old Testament 35:05

1y ago35:05

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Hey Fellow Dads, Have you ever wondered if the Old Testament is really relevant for today? Is it worth studying with and reading to our families, or should we “unhitch” ourselves from the O.T. and focus only on the New? Today we ask ten questions about the Old Testament—and find the answers mostly in the New Testament. Aloha, Nathan Outline 💡 For a…

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030 | Secure Your Own Mask First 45:07

1y ago45:07

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Hey Dads, As Christian dads, we long for our children to follow God’s path with joy-filled hearts. We pray they will delight in God Himself. But is there something we need to make sure we ourselves are doing first? In Ep. 30, my longtime friend Jonathan Ballou talks with me about how we as dads need to “secure our own mask first” to guide our famil…

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029 | Care for Multiple Generations in Your Family 16:03

1y ago16:03

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Hey Dads, Do you have certain books that are so good you want everyone in your family to experience them? If you have multiple children in different age brackets, it’s easy to assume that what you’ve shared with one, they all should know. How do we record and remember our reading so that no one misses out on their part of the feast? Tune in today a…

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028 | Keep Daddy and Mommy Times 25:09

1+ y ago25:09

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Hey Fellow Dad, Proverbs 23:26 instructs a son to “give” his heart to his father and to let his eyes “observe” his father’s ways. What a beautiful picture of an ideal father-son relationship! We all hope our kids can emulate us. But are you, as a dad, intentionally leading your children to want to have that kind of relationship with you? In this ep…

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027 | When You're Stuck in the House with Guest Daniel York 16:36

1+ y ago16:36

16:36

Across the U.S., storms this winter have been brutal. Some of you might have even had to stay home. How do you ‘redeem the time’ on days like that? My guest in this episode knows all about it, and he’s found a great way to make those stuck-in-the-house days meaningful. —Nathan Quotes “When the topic of…marriage comes up, say, ‘You know, find somebo…

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026 | Nourish Your Children's Faith 16:35

1+ y ago16:35

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Hey Dads, We hear about so many young people who have grown up in Christian homes but left the faith. We can’t guarantee that our children will follow God, but we can find ways to help encourage a thinking, vibrant faith in God’s word . . . including using books! --Nathan Quotes Just as healthy plants need nourishment, our children need nourishment…

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025 | We Need You, Dad 18:36

1+ y ago18:36

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The data is in: dads are essential! We need you, Dad! Here's why, and even better, here's how! —Nathan Show Notes 💡 See the complete show notes at https://refreshpublishing.com/025-we-need-you-dad, including Scriptures referenced, recommended books, and more quotes from today's episode. Books Mentioned 📖 The Holy Bible (read it yourself, read it an…

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024 | Lead Your Family to and in the Bible 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

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Hey Fellow Dads! Do you ever listen to the news and feel like the world is one big bounce house—and you're trying to stand in it? I know I do. This is a rapidly changing world. Two words come to mind to describe this world: unpredictability and instability. But there is something we as dads can do for our families throughout the year, that will giv…

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023 | Review the Year - Top 10 Books 36:59

1+ y ago36:59

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Intro Hey Dads, Have you considered doing your own year-in-review? How could that help you lead your family? What are the best books we’ve read in the last year? And how could we better keep track of our reading next year? Tune in for answers! --Nathan Nathan's Top Ten Most Influential Books Read/Listened to in 2023 📖 10. The Five Love Languages: H…

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022 | Good Tidings of Great Joy 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

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Hey Dads, Merry Christmas! While you clean up the wrapping paper or enjoy some fireside snuggles, listen to these Scripture selections to help your family focus on Him whose birthday we celebrate today—Emmanuel, God with us. “I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Sa…

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021 | How to Keep Christmas Well 22:52

1+ y ago22:52

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Hey Dads, Even old Ebenezer Scrooge learned to "keep Christmas well." Have you? And are you passing that on to your children? This episode lists six suggestions for keeping Christmas well and leading our children to do the same. Enjoy! —Nathan Outline Know the message yourself. The five essential truths about Jesus: • Jesus' pre-incarnate existence…

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020 | Entertain to Educate with Stories 24:35

1+ y ago24:35

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Hey Dads, Our English word amuse comes from an old French word amuser, which meant—are you ready for this? "To to stupefy, waste time, or deceive by distracting." Often, our children’s entertainment is merely that kind of amusing—concerned only with keeping them occupied and out of trouble, even if it is a waste of time. But to entertain (which Web…

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019 | Use Tools to Teach Your Children the Bible 12:03

1+ y ago12:03

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Hey Dads, We have to wear many hats as dads, but what is the one essential responsibility God has given us? In this episode, we’ll see what God said about this question, and I’ll mention some practical tools we can use to carry out that one essential responsibility for our children. Whether you’ve yet to get started in teaching your children the Bi…

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018 | Tell Time-Tested Stories 15:17

1+ y ago15:17

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Hey Dads, Do you enjoy telling your children time-tested stories, classics that families have enjoyed for centuries? Even if you never heard these stories growing up, you can be the one to pass them on to the next generation. Listen in today as we share two fun stories from centuries past, with nuggets of wisdom hidden in each. Let’s go find the tr…

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017 | Launch Out into Real Life Adventures 16:36

1+ y ago16:36

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Hey Dads, What are some adventures you've had with your children? Have books played a part in those experiences? This summer, my six-year-old son and I embarked on a 2000-mile road trip, and a good part of the ideas for that trip came from a book. Come sit for a little while as my son and I discuss that trip and the book that helped launch us out i…

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016 | Visit Many Books But Live in the Bible 23:49

1+ y ago23:49

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Hi, Dad, Do you want to spend more time in the Bible, but find it difficult to be consistent in this habit? Do you want to give your children a heritage of honoring and studying God’s word, but you easily forget where you were reading, or don’t feel like you’re getting anything out of it? Today I have a few simple, practical tips to help you live i…

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015 | Why Stories Matter - Reasons to Read to Your Family 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

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Hi, Fellow Dad! It’s time to make sure we’re ready for the season with stories to read with our families…but are Christmas stories (or other stories) simply for the purpose of checking off a box on our to-do list? Sure, reading helps us build warm, fuzzy, enjoyable memories together . . . but are there other reasons to read, reasons that make it wo…

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