The Journey of a Christian Dad Podcast

Dan Luigs
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Who is the Spiritual Leader of your Family? Is it you? Your Pastor? Your spouse? Do you know? I did, and sadly, no one was taking responsibility to lead our family. Well friends, someone needs to take that job, and THAT MAN IS YOU! You may not feel qualified; some days I don't! With the help of God and a community of Dads helping each other on our walk, we welcome you to The Journey of a Christian Dad Podcast! To connect with other Christian Dads on the Journey check out our private Facebook Group, The Journey of a Christian Dad.

  1. Sep 21

    The Hidden Beliefs Shaping Your Marriage, Parenting and Faith with Dr. David Pendergrass - Episode 144

    In this episode we get into a recurring issue that I've had and haven't been able to fully overcome.  Have you ever reacted with anger and didn't know why?  In this episode we talk about hidden beliefs that influence our emotions, decisions and relationships. Sometimes there is something happening below the surface that is creating strong reactions. Why do we repeat patterns we promised ourselves that we would never repeat? And how can a Christian father honestly confront what is happening inside him without becoming trapped in guilt or shame? Real transformation begins when a man is billing to tell the truth about what is happening inside him, receiving God's grace and taking responsibility for the way he leads and loves. FREE BONUS: Would you like a list of questions to ask yourself to help you start discovering your hidden beliefs so that you can break your patterns? Email me at TheChristianDadPodcast@gmail.com to get the questions.   For more content from Dr David Pendergrass check out his website HERE Join our FREE Facebook Community, The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE We'd love you to rate us on Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast platform and I'd love to read it on the next episode!   And check out my wife and daughters books and journals HERE (Nate Saves the World is a kid's book that parents LOVE to read too!)

  2. Sep 21 ·  Bonus

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  3. Aug 24

    Tell the Truth So You Can Heal: Tim Ross on Fatherhood, Marriage & Breaking Generational Cycles - Episode 143

    What happens when a man stops hiding, gets honest about what is happening inside him and allows God to bring healing into every area of his life? In this episode,  I sit down with Tim Ross for a raw and practical conversation about fatherhood, marriage, emotional health, communication and spiritual leadership. Many men have learned how to provide, achiece, work hard and carry responsibility; but they were never taught how to identify what they are feeling or communicate it honestly. When pain, fear, dissapointment and insecurity remain burried; they don't dissapear. They often show up in our marriages, our parenting and the way we respond to people closest to us. Tim challenges us to create homes where honesty is welcomed, difficult conversations can happen and family members feel safe enough to tell the truth. We discuss the influence our fathers have on us, the patterns we unknowingly carry into adulthood, and how Christian dads can prevent unhealthy cycles from being passed to the next generation. In this episode, you'll hear about:  Why honesty and vulnerability require strength How unresolved pain affects marriage and fatherhood Creating emotional safety within your family is important Learning to communicate what you are actually feeling How your relationship with your father can shape the dad you become Breaking unhealthy, generational family patterns Listening to your children without immediately trying to fix them Why husbands and wive need honest conversations Taking responsibility for your healing and personal growth The difference between being physically present and emotionally available Allowing God to transform the areas men often try to hide Becoming a father your children feel safe talking to Your children don't need a perfect dad. They need a dad who is present, humble, honest, willing to listen, and committed to growing. One of the most important questions a dad can ask is: "Have I created the kind of relationship where my wife and children feel safe telling me the truth?" Healing begins when we stop pretending. Strong marriages are built through honest conversations. And generational cycles are broken when one man has the courage to acknowledge what happened to him, pursue healing, and choose a healthier path for his family. This episode will encourage you to be a more emotionally present husband, a more approachable dad and a more authentic follower of Jesus. ***Share this episode with a husband and/or dad who wants to lead his family with greater honesty, humility and love. We'd love you to rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. I'd love to read your review on an upcoming episode!*** My apologies to the listeners and Tim, we recorded earlier this year and it should have been released before now. Tim Ross's book came out May 2026. You can buy it on Amazon HERE Join our FREE Facebook group The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE

  4. Aug 17

    Stop Being Passive: Becoming the Husband, Father & Leader God is Calling You to Be - Don Ross, founder of Manhood Tribes - Episode 142

    In this episode, we talk with Don Ross about faith, fatherhood, marriage, leadership and becoming more intentional about the man God is calling you to be. It's easy for dads to get caught up in providing, working, solving problems, and checking things off the list; while untentionally becoming passive in the areas that matter most. Don shares lessons from his own journey and the experiences that have shaped how he approaches his faith, his family and leadership. We talk about the responsibility men have to step up; not by trying to control everything or pretending to have all the answers, but by being present, taking responsibility, pursuing God and intentionally leading the people they love. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why Christian men can't afford to be passive What spiritual leadership actually looks like inside the home The difference between providing your your family and truly leading your family How a man's relationship with God impacts his marriage and children The importance of being intentional with your time and priorities Learning from difficult seasons instead of allowing them to define you Why fathers need other strong men around them Taking responsibility instead of blaming circumstances Becoming the kind of husband and dad your family can trust and follow What is looks like to keep growing as a man, husband, father and follower of Christ One of the biggest questions every dad should wrestle with is: "Am I intentionally becoming the man my wife and children need me to be?" You don't have to have fatherhood figured out. But you do have to keep showing up. Keep pursuing God. Keep having the hard conversations. Keep loving your wife. Keep investing in your kids. And keep taking the next step toward becoming the leader your family deserves. If you're a Christian dad who wants to grow in faith, marriage, fatherhood and leadership, this coversation will challenge and encourage you. If this episode helped you, share it with another dad who needs to hear it AND we'd love for you to rate and review the show on Apple Podcast/Amazon/Audible/Spotify! I'll read your review on an upcoming episode. Connect with Don Ross at his website Manhood Tribes HERE Join our FREE Facebook group The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE Check out my wife's children's books HERE (Nate Saves the World is my favorite!)

  5. Mar 1

    Christian Marriage Advice for Dads | Lightbulb Moments with Emerson Eggerichs

    The Big Idea: Marriage isn't dying - It's Misunderstood Emerson explains the dynamic that has helped millions of couples: "Without Love, She reacts without Respect. Without Respect, He reacts without Love." - The Crazy Cycle Many husbangs aren't bad men, They're tired. They feel nothing they do is good enough. So they withdraw. And when they withdraw, their wives feel unloved. And the cycle spins. Why "Happy Wife, Happy Life" is Dangerous When a man bases his worth on his wife's happiness: -He makes her his emotional god. -He becomes insecure. -He becomes reactive. -He slowly loses hope. Emerson reframes this powerfully, "Is your value God-given... or spouse driven?" God may use your wife to refine you, but she does not get to define you. Why Men Stonewall (And Why It's Misunderstood) University of Washington research (2,000 couples over 20 years) revealed: -85% of those who withdraw in conflict are men. -Men's heart rate spike into fight-or-flight mode during heated arguments. -Withdrawal is an attempt to de-escalate, not to reject. But wives interpret it as: "I don't love you." That's where mutual understanding matters more than communication. The Sexual Disconnect: What Most Couples Miss Men often think, "If she loved me, she'd meet my sexual needs." Women often think, "If he loved me, he'd emotionally connect first." The truth? Both want emotional and sexual connection. They just start from different ends. "You have to love her emotionally apart from sexual agenda." When she feels safe, secure and pursued, her desire increases. When he feels respected and wanted, his heart opens. This isn't manipulation. It's understanding design. Different Shades of Right One of the most practical lightbuld moments: Most marriage conflict is not moral, it's preference. It's not black and white, but different shades of right. Instead of: "I'm right, you're wrong." Try: "We're teammates. Same team. Same goal. Different plays."  That language changes everything. Emerson's Challenge: Picture Jeses standing beyond your wife's shoulder. When she annoys you... Ask yourself, "Would I respond this way if I knew I was doing this unto Christ?" You would die for her. The real question is, "Can you live with her... patiently, consistently and sacrificially?"

  6. Jan 18

    "Party in the Front! Overcome Loneliness and Build Community Right Where You Are" with Jeff Dillon and Ty Dannenbring - Episode 140

    Jeff and Ty joined us to talk about overcoming loneliness and building community right where you are. In a culture where garage doors close before neighbors can say hello and isolation is the norm, this book offers a simple solution.  -Ever have a big goal that you wanted to complete, but things got in the way? -Do you wish you had a group of guys or neighbors to spend time with? -What is an often overlooked mission field? -Can your family get involved with Party in the Front?   Check out Jeff and Ty's book Party in the Front! HERE Join our FREE Facebook group The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE Check out my wife's kids book that helps children develop resilience, perseverance and learning from failure in  her book Never Will I Ever. HERE is a LINK

  7. 11/18/2025

    Father Yourself First with Glen Henry, Creator of Beleaf In Fatherhood - Episode 139

    Today Glen Henry joins us. He started making videos years ago about real life, including the messy stuff. He is the creator of Beleaf In Fatherhood that has hundreds of thousands of followers. His life was changed when his wife asked him what his 5 year plan for their family was? And then she walked out of the room. He was a hip-hop artist that didn't want kids and now he is one of the most powerful voices reshaping what it means to be a modern dad. Glen and his wife have a podcast called How Married Are You?  And Glen has a new book coming out called Father Yourself First: Everything You Need to Become the Father Your Family Deserves. Glen grew up without a father figure in his life and made a decision to become a great father. He saw an example of what he wanted to become when a youth pastor invited him into his life. Glen saw how the youth pastor's family lived and that was something he had never seen. On this episode we talk about: -Having a Poverty Mentality -Comparison is the thief of joy -Glen's first prayer was "God, please kill me!" -When Glen called his dad seeking permission to commit suicide -Presence is a gift (great time of year to focus on this) -Patience is long-suffering Check out Glen David's new book on Amazon HERE Here is the Beleaf In Fatherhood FB page CLICK HERE JOIN OUR FREE FB GROUP THE JOURNEY OF A CHRISTIAN DAD HERE Check out the movie I think everyone needs to see Soul On Fire HERE

  8. 10/30/2025

    When God Speaks with Michael Ray, founder of Smile Project Louisville - Episode 138

    Michael Ray shares stories of overcoming adversity and living with joy. We talk about the time when God spoke and Smile Project Louisville got started.  I saw Michael on Facebook and new I wanted to get to know him and why he wants to put smiles on other people's faces. He has a passion for it and I knew there would be some stories I wanted to hear. AND, I want to smile more! Who doesn't!!!  :-) Smile and Be The Reason Someone Smiles Today! AND if you haven't seen Soul on Fire yet, go buy your tickets right now!!! One of the best movies I've ever seen about the best human I've ever known! And while you are watching, look for my family in the movie as well as William H Macy, John Corbett and Joel Courtney! Watch the Soul On Fire movie trailer and GET TICKETS HERE   Connect with Michael Ray through his Facebook Page HERE Join our FREE Facebook group The Journey of a Christian Dad HERE Check out a book I helped write, Notes from Dad HERE Check out my wife and daughter's books HERE

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Who is the Spiritual Leader of your Family? Is it you? Your Pastor? Your spouse? Do you know? I did, and sadly, no one was taking responsibility to lead our family. Well friends, someone needs to take that job, and THAT MAN IS YOU! You may not feel qualified; some days I don't! With the help of God and a community of Dads helping each other on our walk, we welcome you to The Journey of a Christian Dad Podcast! To connect with other Christian Dads on the Journey check out our private Facebook Group, The Journey of a Christian Dad.

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  • Creator
    Dan Luigs
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    148
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © This content is owned and controlled by The Journey of a Christian Dad podcast. No unauthorized recreation or re-enactment of this show or the host is allowed without express written permission.
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