Growing Fathers Podcast

What does evangelism look like in the ordinary life of a Christian dad?In this episode, John Dalrymple and Kristopher Schaal continue their discussion of spiritual habits by focusing on one that is often neglected: telling the good news. The conversation connects the Great Commission to everyday fatherhood, showing that disciple-making doesn’t have to be complicated. Through prayer, intentional time, deeper gospel immersion, and family involvement, Christian dads can cultivate an evangelism habit that strengthens both their faith and the faith of those around them.Resources Mentioned:The Exchange (https://exchangemessage.org/)Discovering God’s Grace - Evangelistic Bible Study (https://bit.ly/3Lt8e4A) Disciple-Making Parent – Chap Bettis (https://amzn.to/47fQ50q)Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life – Donald Whitney (https://amzn.to/49jdf90)Habits of Grace – David Mathis (https://amzn.to/4qPG6Ya)What Is the Gospel? – Greg Gilbert (https://amzn.to/4bwEUEM)The Gospel Primer – Milton Vincent (https://amzn.to/4pEmYvk)Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/3-habits-to-cultivate-in-2021/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

John and Kris discuss the significance of prayer in the life of a Christian father. They explore how Jesus exemplified a life of prayer and emphasize the importance of cultivating this habit in parenting. The conversation delves into the nature of prayer as fellowship and its effectiveness in accomplishing God's purposes. They provide practical advice on establishing a sustainable prayer rhythm for busy dads and highlight the impact of a praying father on the spiritual culture of the home.Article Referenced: Article referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/3-habits-to-cultivate-in-2021/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

In this episode of the Growing Fathers podcast, John and Kris discuss the importance of developing spiritual habits as fathers, particularly focusing on reading the Bible and prayer. They share personal stories and insights on how these habits can shape their lives and the lives of their children. The conversation emphasizes the significance of consistency in Bible reading and the impact it has on parenting and spiritual growth.Article referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/3-habits-to-cultivate-in-2021/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

John, Kris, and Bodie discuss the merits of Christian Camp.Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/should-i-send-my-child-to-a-christian-camp/Heart of Camping by Walt Brock: https://www.ironwoodcamp.org/heart-of-camping/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

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"When my wife and I lost our son, Zion, in 2023, we were devastated. In the months following his death, getting through the day felt like trying to scale a twelve-foot wall. As we tried to figure out this new normal of living with intense and overwhelming grief, it took an enormous amount of effort and mental energy to do the bare necessities each day.But thankfully, in those dreadful days and months, God brought to us many other people who helped us scale the wall. Without the patient encouragement and loving involvement of friends and family, we would have struggled even more than we did. Though they couldn’t fix the problem or reduce the pain, they could give us a boost to lift our spirits and lighten our load." - Zach SparkmanArticle Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-help-a-friend-who-has-lost-a-child/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

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Has Thanksgiving become more about food and family and football than giving thanks to God for His abundant provision? In this episode, we’re talking about cultivating gratitude in the home. We will walk through 5 Bible verses (Rom. 1:21-23; Phi. 4:6-7; Col. 2:7, 3:14-15; 1 Thess. 5:18) on thankfulness that you could use to teach your kids.Additional Bible passages for study:Exodus 15, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalms 9:1; 28:7; 69:30; 92:1;100; 107:1; 118:1; 136:1, Daniel 6:10, Luke 17:11–19, 2 Corinthians 9:11–12, Ephesians 5:20, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 3:15–17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Hebrews 12:28, Revelation 7:12 Links:https://www.growingfathers.com/using-simple-scriptures-to-cultivate-gratitude/https://youtu.be/vphQ55-G9fYhttps://www.sermonaudio.com/sermons/112161410551--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

Why is Systematic Theology so important for kids? In this episode, we highlight a handful of terrific resources and discuss how parents can use these to teach their children about God, man, sin, salvation, the church, and many otherimportant theological topics.Big Theology for Little Hearts (Board Books) by Devon and Jessica Robyn ProvencherEverything A Child Should Know About God by Kenneth TaylorLeading Little Ones to God: A Child's Book of Bible Teachings by MarianSchoollandThe Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New by Marty Machowski (Growing Fathers Book Review)Big Truths for Young Hearts by Bruce Ware Other:Tiny TheologiansNew City CatechismTruth:78Kids4TruthAdventure Club--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

In this episode, John and Kris discuss the importance of teaching children about baptism. They explain the significance of baptism as a step of obedience, apublic profession of faith, a symbol of union with Christ, and an identification with the body of Christ—the Church. Their conversation also covers the timing of baptism, the connection between baptism and churchmembership, and the role of parents in guiding their children through this important spiritual step. Article Link: https://www.growingfathers.com/teach-your-kids-about-baptism/Growing in Grace Discipleship Booklet: https://bit.ly/4350knHUnderstanding Baptism by Bobby Jamieson: https://amzn.to/4hCBRw3

"One of the most exciting and terrifying jobs of a parent is to present the decision for salvation to your children."Join John and Kris, as they discuss four principles that can help you as you share the gospel with your children.Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-share-the-gospel-with-children/Additional Article about Convicting Children: https://www.growingfathers.com/is-it-right-to-convict-my-children/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

In part two, Paul continues his story by sharing about his ongoing battle with cancer and the ways faith is tested and strengthened through suffering. He discusses the significance of community support, the power of music in grief (link to his Spotify playlist below), and the freedom that comes through honesty and transparency before God and others.Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/when-god-says-no/Paul's Lament Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UIZLy1ewC3zmBBcHtyhGZ?si=AhxA_pjwRa2xejbRZ1JHRwBook Recommendation - Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys by Drew Hunter--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

In this first episode, John Dalrymple talks with Paul Whitt about walking through profound grief after deep personal loss. Paul shares candidly about the pain of sorrow and the healing power of lament—what he calls a “bridge to healing.” Together, they explore how honest lament before God opens the way for comfort, faith, and renewed trust in His goodness, even in the darkest seasons.Article Referenced - https://www.growingfathers.com/when-god-says-no/Paul's Lament Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UIZLy1ewC3zmBBcHtyhGZ?si=f02d1affa6eb42b9Book Recommendation - Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys by Drew Hunter--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

John and Kristopher discuss how to talk to children about national tragedies, reflecting on the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk and building off of Zach Sparkman’s article where he gives four teaching principles:Acknowledge the reality of sin in our world.Anchor them in the character of God.Teach them that trust in God includes wise actionsEncourage them to pray for those who are affectedArticle Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-talk-with-your-kids-about-national-tragedies/ --------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

Is there one spiritual habit that can fuel every other discipline in your walk with God? In this episode of the Growing Fathers Podcast, John Dalrymple and Kristopher Schaal dive into Andrew Lee’s article “A Habit That Can Change Your Life” and explore the often-overlooked practice of Scripture memory.Together, they discuss:Why memorizing God's Word is more than just a "bonus" disciplineHow memorization fuels Bible reading, prayer, and fighting temptationPractical strategies for dads to lead their families in memorizing ScriptureCreative ways to make Scripture memory a joyful and lasting habit in your homeWhether you’ve never memorized a verse or you’re ready to tackle whole chapters, this episode will encourage and equip you to store up God’s Word in your heart—for your own growth and for thespiritual strength of your family.Links and Resources:A Habit That Can Change Your Life by Andrew LeeThe ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanPraying the Bible by Donald Whitneywww.HisWordinMe.com --------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

"The answers to these six key questions will be the cement of their future lives’ foundation. When children ask these questions, the answers they receive and accept will lead them to either a worldly or a biblical, God-honoring philosophy of life." (Walt Brock)Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/six-questions-our-children-have-that-demand-answers/Articles about authority: - Part 1: https://www.growingfathers.com/dads-and-authority/- Part 2: https://www.growingfathers.com/dads-and-authority-part-2/- Part 3: https://www.growingfathers.com/dads-and-authority-part-3/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

“Enjoy these moments with your kids…the years go by so fast!”As parents, we hear this all the time—but how do we actually make the most of these fleeting years? In this episode, John and Kristopher unpack Walt Brock’s article How to Wisely Use Time as a Dad and explore how God’s Word shapes the way we view time, parenting, and the everyday moments with our kids.Whether you feel like the days are dragging or flying by, this conversation will help you slow down, gain perspective, and invest intentionally in the time God has given you.Resources mentioned in this episode:- How to Wisely Use Time as a Dad by Walt Brock (https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-wisely-use-time-as-a-dad/) - One Year of Dinner Table Devotions and Discussion Starters by Nancy Guthrie(https://tinyurl.com/34sjm47w)- Don’t Waste Your Life by John Piper(https://tinyurl.com/kddwkawz)--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

In Part 2, John and Kris discuss accountability, confession, and dealing with the root of pornography.--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

John and Kris tackle a topic that so many of us struggle with. In part 1 they focus on the problem of lust and the first steps in dealing with lust biblically through loving Jesus.Article: https://www.growingfathers.com/how-to-fight-lust-and-love-jesus-part-1/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/

John and Kris discuss the dangers of the internet and how we as parents can help our kids stay safe online.Article: https://www.growingfathers.com/protecting-your-teenagers-online/--------------------------------------------------Email: podcast@growingfathers.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/growingfathersInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/growing.fathers/Website: https://www.growingfathers.com/