Dad's Drive Home

Episode 97: There are a lot of things this time of year working to fill the hearts of my children, as well as my own heart, with greed, jealousy, envy, and entitlement. But when we pause and consider God as the Creator who made us, and that we belong to him, and everything in our possession is a gift from him, the right response is to offer him thanksgiving and praise. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 96: How do you treat your parents? And if your kids are always watching you, what are they learning about how they should treat you? Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 95: Each of us have to wrestle with what are the explicit and implicit values we hold in the household, because those values are going to inevitably shape the character, and competency of our children. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 94: The most liberating truth in the world is that through Christ we don't have to earn God's approval by our performance. As parents we need to be careful to not unintentionally lead our children into a performance trap. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 93: Sometimes we can meet sin with sin. When we see negative behavior, it can cause our own insecurities to flare up and increase the chance that we will respond with more negative behavior. We need to learn how to stop the cycle. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 92: One of the great responsibilities we have as parents is to help teach our children that God is very kind to create a world with authority structures. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 91: Being a dad is a big deal and should be a high priority. But it isn't the only priority, so we need to learn how to shift our priotities especially when our kids or familiy might need a more of thier dad. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 90: You know what makes storms more exhilarating than terrifying? When you get to face them alongside someone you really, really like. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 89: We've all heard the phrase, "like father, like son." This is more true than we might realize. Our children are always watching and mimicking us. This makes them a great mirror. When you see your kids, what part of your character do you see? Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 88: Being a dad takes a lot of hard work, and sometimes it's a little while before we see the fruit of that work. We need to learn to develop an eye for those little moments that show us we're on the right track. We need to see those little pieces of fruit and then celebrate them. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 87: God loves the entire world, every different nation, and all peoples. One way to teach our kids about God's heart for the world and cultivate a love for them ourselves is the buy a globe and use it to focus our prayers. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 86: Being an intentional dad involves training up your children. One way to do this is through the repitition of short questions and answers. You ask the question, your kid tells you the answer, and over time the principles for living are being learned. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 85: Who's the boss of the kids? Who gets to make the rules for the family and why? And how do we as parents model obedience to authority just as we are teaching this to our children? Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 84: In parenting, we're playing the long game. Small steps taken over a long period of time can produce significant results. Faithfulness looks like doing small things over and over again, and trusting that God would use these small steps to produce fruit. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 83: As Shane makes another attempt at travelling to Africa to bring home his adopted son, he reflects a bit on the decision making process to adopt another child. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 82: What fuels your parenting? What's the thing that motivates you to keep going or to try to be a good dad. What drives those decisions? Sometimes we can be motivated by guilt or competition, but those end up being really bad motivators. Is there a better alternative? Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 81: What fuels your parenting? What's the thing that motivates you to keep going or to try to be a good dad. What drives those decisions? Sometimes we can be motivated by guilt or competition, but those end up being really bad motivators. Is there a better alternative? Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 80: God loves it when a husband is captivated by his wife. In this episode Shane takes a look at a passage from Proverbs and how the faithful husband disciplines his mind to view his wife as his standard of beauty. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 79: Music is powerful and what we and our kids listen to can have an impact on how we feel and what we think. As dads, we should think carefully about this and make sure we and our kids are listening to music that turns our heart toward God. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 78: When we focus on life and parenting through a short lens, we can become impatient and try to retreat from the momentary discomfort of the situation. We can disengage from our role as a dad. But when we view life through a long lens, we see that each day is a gift and an opportunity to make a meaningful moment. And we remember that we only have so many days left. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 77: A little thoughtfulness surrounding a well-timed gift can communicate a meaningful thing to your child and open up a world of opportunity along with it. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 76: Sometimes the fruit of all your hard work as a dad is a little smaller than you were hoping. But even small fruit is still fruit and a sign that you're heading in the right direction. We need to learn to see and celebrate even the smallest fruit in order to stay encouraged and motivated to keep pushing forward to be a faithful and intentional Dad. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 75: Anticipating the relational needs of our family members in different season of life requires intentionality and foresight, but can be a powerful way to demonstrate care and concern for those closest to you. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 74: In the first official full length episode Mark and Shane share some dad jokes, dad fails, and talk about how to cultivate godly friendships that sharpen us as men and dads and how to cultivate humility in our lives. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 73: Dads, you are doing a great work. You are not alone. And if you continue to be a faithful and intentional dad, there is a good chance that you will reap the rewards and see the fruit of your labor. Keep going! Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 72: A family tree was transformed, and the eternal destiny of generations was changed, because God used a man who heard what was meant to be an insult and instead used it as an opportunity, an invitation to listen to a story of hurt and brokenness, to share his own story, and to share his life. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 71: You will get into conflcit with your wife. But we need to be careful to controll our tongue and never turn on each other. Remember you are a team, so fight for unity! Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 70: You were made to find eternal happiness and unending bliss in another person. And it's not the one who wears your matching wedding band. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 69: When dad is grumpy, the household reciprocates, and everybody suffers. When dad is joyful, it's a whole lot more inviting to the rest of the family to exhibit the same joy. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 68: Dad wounds can be really painful and can linger even into adulthood. Thankfully our Father God can heal these wounds and help dads write a different story for thier families. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 67: Our kids are smarter than we think. They might be ready for more than we think. As dads who are seeking to be faithful and intentional, we should consider what our kids are ready for and think about having some coversations or teaching some principles earlier than we thought. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 66: Being a dad is hard work! And if you're trying to be intentional and faithful, it can leave you exhausted. Remember that you need rest, and you'll be a better dad if you are well rested and refreshed by having some fun and doing something that brings you life. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 65: “You want to know the absolute single worst thing about parenting?” That was the rhetorical question I was aggressively posing to my teenage son. I stared at him intensely, brows furled, and stated it again. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 64: In this fifth part of the series on his adoption journey, Shane shares about the flights home from Africa to America to bring their first two adopted children home. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 63: We want to be great a dad. But many of the goals we have for our children are beyond our control. We lack the ability to change the heart of our child, but we can still be faithful. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 62: In this fourth part of the series on his adoption journey, Shane shares about the nerve-racking moment he and his wife travel to bring their first two adopted children home from Africa. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 61: It can feel like there is an endless list of to do's. Read your Bible with your kids. Pray with them. Get good qualtity time to play with them. Teach them about God. Help them memorize scripture. Teach them all sorts of things... And the goes on and on. How in the world are we ever supposed to find the time to do all of things that we are told to do? Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 60: Shane continues to share the story of his family's adoption journey. In this episode, he shares about the trip to bring home their first two adopted children. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 59: Parenting can feel like the same thing over and over and over again, and if we're not careful it begin to feel futile and meaningless. We need a constant reminder that the task of parenting is significant. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 58: In light of his upcoming travel to Africa to bring home their adopted son, Shane shares the story of their adoption journey. In this episode, he shares about their terrifying and amazing first trip to central Africa. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 57: Here's a little craft idea that also provides you as a dad the opportunity to train up your children and teach about how to pray for other people. As as added bonus, it also helps us remember to pray too. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 56: In light of his upcoming travel to Africa to bring home their adopted son, Shane shares the story of their adoption journey. In this episode, he shares about their joy and heartbreak connected to a little girl in Africa. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 55: Never underestimate the character-shaping power of encouraging your children with words. It can be particularly powerful when coming from one child to another. Hear how Shane helps his children establish this practice through a family birthday tradition. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 54: It's back to school season! In the midst of the craziness that often accompanies this time of year, be sure to create space for your children to debrief the school day. Doing so will create opportunities for meaningful conversation about some of the disparities between your family values and what they may be observing at school. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 53: There's a difference between trying and training. This is rather intuitive in the context of a sport, but a little more difficult to understand when talking about our personal character. How do we train our character? Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 52: If we want to be faithful and intentional dads, we need to be faithful and intentional husbands. One thing can really help strengthen a marriage is going to counseling. It might sound weird and feel awkward, but think of it as sending your car in for a check up. Your car might run fine, but you still get a check up to make sure it stays that way. Remember, you don't need to be in a crisis to consider going to counseling. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 51: Dads, you have been given a crazy incredible gift in your children. It's easy to forget what a privilege it is that we are dads. So take a moment and think about some fun and awesome memories of your kids. It is a privilege to be a dad. Let's never forget that. And let's allow that joy to fuel our parenting today. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 50: In this episode Shane shares a few musings after he and his wife welcomed their sixth (and final) biological child into the world. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 49: We live in the world of the smartphone. These devices are powerful tools. But like just about any powerful tool, it can do great things and it create great harm. We need to learn how to think wisely about smartphones and technology so we can lead our families well. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 48: As a parent it's not just the things we tell our kids that matter, it's also the things we show them. Our kids are watching us, so let's show them what it looks like to worship our Savior. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.

Episode 47: One of the keys to a healthy family is a healthy marriage. Mom and Dad need to be unified partners in this task of parenthood. One great way to stay unified is to have a regular rhythm of date night to focus on the health of your marriage. Follow us on Instagram @dadsdrivehome to connect with us and build a community of intentional dads. If you have questions you would like us to address or ways we can serve you better, visit dadsdrivehome.com.