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Yes, the title of the episode is the reality. We are recording our final episode of Hey Dad.This isn't the end of us working together, actually its a new beginning.We explain it all in the episode, so check it out.After that, you can go subscribe to the podcast Reese will be joining David on.Thanks for a Great Run!!Reese and David

Having priorities is something everyone says we should do, but what if you don't know where to start? We focus on that today and give you practical things you can do to start living up to your priorities with the way you want to live. Plus we have a very important question involving anime battles!Q of the Day= What's the worst job you ever had?MAIN TOPICKey 1: Timeless TruthScripturePeople who have lived wellBooks People you know who have good life experience Key 2: Tailored QuestionsWhat is required of me?What gives me the greatest return?Working Genius AssessmentWhat is the most rewarding?What do you loveWhat matters to youQ&AHow do I know which values to pick?What is a simple way to start being intentional with how I liveWho would win in a fight between Rimuru from My Life Reincarnated as a Slime and Tornado from One Punch Man

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usThis week we talk about what values are and why we should have them. The truth is we all have values but we choose whether to live them intentionally or unintentionally. Q of the Day= Which of your personality traits would you like to change?MAIN TOPICValues are the way we rate what is important to usTo live our life well, we have to set up valuesEveryone Sets ValuesIntentional Values vs Unintentional ValuesValues are the filter through which we make decisions for life Values are the key to prioritiesQ&AWhat can I do so I don't always feel like I'm playing catch up with life?Crocs, yes or no? Do you wear them with socks?Can you give me more examples of using habit stacking as you talked about in another episode?

We get into the specifics of building a strong mindset this week by giving you some practical tips you can start using today. Some are easy and some are more difficult, but it is worth it!!Q of the Day= In which activity would you like a lesson from an expert?MAIN TOPICMindset TipsBuild on a better foundationReview your viewGarbage in Garbage OutMind Training

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usToday we are discussing the importance of mindset. What is your base mindset? How does it affect your life? Does it matter what you regularly think about? We will talk through some of the different aspects of mindset and how it affects you every day. Plus, we answer your questions!Q of the Day= What do you wish you were better at saying no to?MAIN TOPICWhat is a mindsetMindset is how you view the whatHow you respond to things in life is often based on our mindsetHow you view other people and life in generalQ&AI have no idea what I want to do with my life, how do I think long-termI've tried journaling over the years and it feels like just one more thing I have to do. How do I get to the point of enjoying journaling?

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usIn this episode, we talk about the importance of reflection and how to do it. Reflection doesn't mean anything if you just sit and stare! We have to think in specific directions and use specific tools. Check it out and let us know what you think. If you have more questions, send them to us.Q of the Day= What is something you look forward to in the Spring?MAIN TOPICCreate space and time to reflectHave tools for reflectionThings to Reflect onFocus on important relationshipsHow am I investing in my own growth?Q&AWhat advice do you have to reduce the activities and noise in my life?I've tried to read the Bible more but I usually don't last that long, what can I do to keep reading the Bible?

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usQ of the Day= What music have you been binging lately?MAIN TOPICWhat is Reflection?Why is reflection important?Why don't people do much reflection?Is there a negative to reflection?The journey of contemplation helps us rewire and grows our ability to thinkQ&AHow do you create a place to unplug during hard times in life?Do you have any calendar Tips to help me organize my time?What's one goal you hope to accomplish this year?The Book we referenced in the episodeSwitch on Your Brain

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast; Email - questions@heydad.usQ of the Day= If you could go back in time to any point in your life and still have the knowledge you have now, when would it be and why?MAIN TOPICWhat is unplugging?The importance of unpluggingTips to unplugThings to avoidThings to doQ&AI'm trying to deal with some of the baggage in my life and don't know where to start. There are so many things online, what do you recommend?What do you dream your life will be like in 10 years?What is one of your favorite comfort foods?Send us your questions:IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.us

Today, we discuss how guilt weighs us down. We discuss the different types of guilt we carry and how to recognize it. Then we discuss some ways to deal with our guilt. Q of the Day= What's the most amazing weather you've seen?MAIN TOPICThe Baggage We Carry: GuiltGuilt Type Number 1: Things you did that you wish you hadn't (give example)Guilt Type Number 2: The things you wish you did that you didn't (give example)You may be carrying this baggage if…You replay those memories again and again.If other people can control you with past actionsHow to let the baggage goUnderstanding the power of what Jesus did.Understanding the position we've been moved toEphesians 1Not running from it, but bringing it to Jesus. Learning from it John Maxwell “Let the past be your teacher, don't let it be your master.”Helping other people.Q&AHow do I know if a coping mechanism is healthy?Where are places I can find supportive friendships?

Join us this week as we discuss the hangups that weigh us down in life.Send us your questions for future Hey Dad Podcasts:IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usQ of the Day= If you could be any athlete for a single game who would you choose?MAIN TOPICThe Baggage We Carry: HangupsWhat are Hangups?Unhealthy coping mechanismsYou may be carrying this baggage if… These hangups are in your family and causing chaos You have a habit that controls you instead of you controlling it. The habit is destructive for you or the people around you When you want to do something unhealthy right after anything negative or uncomfortable happens.How to let the baggage go Find healthy coping mechanisms Find outside help Lifestyle changes Q&AWhenever I look at my past hurts it's too painful, how do I build up the courage to face it?Which of your personality traits would you like to change if you couldWhat's one goal you hope to accomplish this year

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usQ of the Day= Would you prefer money for a housekeeper, cook, gardener, or personal secretary?MAIN TOPICDefining Past HurtsAnything done to you in the past that still affects you today.You may be carrying this baggage if…You are easily triggered (they say the wrong thing, and you blow up.)Certain situations=feelings come backIf your moral compass is defined by what happened in the pastPast events are keeping you from living your best current life Uncle Rico Syndrome How to let the baggage goLook at past hurts through the lens of the adultOutside help= for things like abuse.Q&AWhat's a good system to stop adding clutter to my life in the future?What's the worst job you've ever had?Send us your questions:IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.us

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usGet your Personal Reboot GuideQ of the Day= What is something you have a randomly expensive taste forMAIN TOPICOverload= A barrier on the path to peaceQuestion 1: What are you doing? (responsibilities)Question 2: What are your priorities?Do your responsibilities line up with your priorities?Question 4: Is guilt driving you to add stuff to your life?Q&AWho would you recommend to help me with a personal evaluation?I'm wanting to do the reboot with my husband, but he doesn't seem to care, what can I do?What have been some of your favorite music you have been listening to lately?

Q of the Day= Weirdest recipe you've eaten latelyMAIN TOPICPersonal Reboot= Why it is necessaryThe Importance of EvaluationMany people don't evaluateIt is a cycle. Circumstances changeFinding your lane Drifting Taking turns Alternative routes Q&AWhat is one new year's goal you are working on?How do you make yourself do something you don't want to do? (cleaning, budgeting, working out, etc…)I have a girl I like and want to ask out, but I'm afraid it will make everything awkward if she says no. Got any tips?

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usQ of the Day= Would you rather live by the beach or live in the mountains?MAIN TOPIC: The Importance of ChristmasDon't be a stick in the mud.Plan from Genesis 3 Proto Evangelum= Genesis 3:17Immanuel= Isaiah 7:14Suffering servant= Isaiah 53Virgin BirthOriginal sin (Born without sin.)IncarnationWe don't understand how incredible it is that God became a human. Shows God's desire for usHe wants relationshipQ&ACooking: What do you think of the hello fresh boxes?Is it dressing or stuffing?What is a unique Christmas tradition you did growing up?

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usQ of the Day= If you could do something dangerous just once with no risk what would you do?MAIN TOPIC - Why You Should CookMoneyCheaperPlanning forces you to budget… and be responsible.HealthBecause it forces you to plan, you know exactly what you're eatingAvoids mindless eatingYou eat more when you eat outThere are resources: Emeals, websites, etc.CreativityCooking can be a way to express yourselfSatisfaction of enjoying something you worked to doRelationshipsGood food=good timesThe power of the tableQ&AHow do I get better at having deep conversations with my friends? What is a Christmas movie you think is overrated?How to have conversations with annoying people?

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.usQ of the Day= If money were no object, what kind of party would you throw?MAIN TOPICProblem: Everyone gets focused on themselves. We get tired and focus on ourselves and it makes us awkwardKey Takeaway: Make THEM as comfortable as possible in the conversation, and it will be enjoyable for you and them as well!Be genuinely interested in themLearn their storyPractical TipQ&AWhat is your favorite part of thanksgiving and what is a thanksgiving tradition that you don't understand?Any tips for the holidays when you are grievingWho is your most iconic Christmas artist?

Hey everyone, we are taking this week to spend with family. We have a replay episode of our most popular podcast: Understanding Your Own Thoughts and Feelings. Question of the Day: Favorite movie we have seen recentlyUNDERSTANDING THOUGHTS AND FEELINGSThe epidemic of anxiety in the worldThe inward journey. Being scared of silence.Patience in the process=Life's a journeyPractical Steps Journaling Counseling/finding a good mentor who is where you want to be in 10 years. Boundaries.me Grace Walk bookQ&AI have a friend who isn't good for me and I don't know how to end it without it getting ugly, what do I do?Star Wars or LOTR?I'm going to get married soon, what would you recommend for a honeymoon?

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast. Email - questions@heydad.usQ of the Day= If you could be anyone's assistant for a year who would it be?MAIN TOPICIs there a purpose in our Grieving?God designed us to have emotionsWe weren't really designed for death in God's original designYou grieve much because you loved muchGrief is a reminder of the great love you hadSeeing others grieve and mourn teaches us to cherish the relationships we haveLife isn't forever in this stageYou can amass fortune and fame, but we don't live foreverEternal life is something we wouldn't think of without the reality of deathQ&AI am thinking about getting into hot tea: what are your recommendations? Where do I start?How do you not fall into hopelessness when grieving? What are some book recommendations you have?Send us your questions:IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.us

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast  Email - questions@heydad.us Q of the Day= How do you feel about the new Rings of Power Show? MAIN TOPIC Where is God in the midst of my grieving and mourning? How can a loving God allow so much pain in the world? Jesus came to deal with the pain There will be pain in life but: He promises to be with us in pain He gave us a way to deal with the pain of life Community The church is there to help us with pain Community and its importance in our lives

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast  Email - questions@heydad.us Q of the Day= Current Anime you are enjoying Pain: Where is God? Our Faith and Grief True faith involves mourning and grief Our emotions have a purpose  and we shouldn't run from them How can a loving God allow so much pain in the world? Jesus came to deal with the pain He gave us a way to deal with the pain of life Community Emotions  Q&A I have a friend who recently lost one of their parents. I feel awkward because I don't know what to say to them. Got any tips? Where can a person go to get help with their grieving? Rings of Power: what are your impressions since the season ended?

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast  Email - questions@heydad.us Q of the Day= What's your favorite part of fall? MAIN TOPIC What is the Difference between Grieving and Mourning? Grieving is our inward pain of loss. Mourning is our outward pain of loss Grieving  Mourning “The 5 Stages of Grief” - More like seasons instead of stages It is a personal journey Q&A I feel like my pain pushes people away and it is hard to have a relationship with anyone. How can I get someone to help me with my pain if no one stays around? Serving sounds good but where would I even start to do it and it not be awkward? I feel like it would be weird to just show up somewhere and offer to help. I seem to always be low on money. I have a pretty good job but seem to never have enough cash. What do you suggest to change that around?

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.us Q of the Day= Name one of your favorite pieces of clothes you want to wear all the time MAIN TOPIC: Dealing With Pain Be honest about what your pain is We tend to run away from pain because it hurts! We need to face our pain Find help for the pain Don't fight alone Serving as a pain manager Q&A I had a lot of painful experiences when I was a teenager. I haven't really thought about them and just tried to ignore them, but the last episode made me think that I need to do something with them. Where do I start? What if the person who caused my pain doesn't care or asks for forgiveness? What do I do about that? I had a great upbringing and didn't have a lot of pain, how do I sympathize with some of my friends who had a lot of pain growing up?

Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast  Email - questions@heydad.us Q of the Day= What's a strange sleep habit you have? MAIN TOPIC Pain: The Reality of Pain Everyone deals with pain We shouldn't look for pain We shouldn't seek attention through our pain We shouldn't hide from pain Pain is a very good teacher Q&A I'm an introvert, what can I do to become more social? My parents were always comparing me to my sisters growing up. I find myself always comparing myself to others and feeling bad about myself. What can I do to stop that? There is a girl at work I want to ask out but I have no idea if she would want to or not, got any tips on how to approach it

This week we are talking about how to deal with social anxiety. Many of us struggle with social anxiety in different ways. Sometimes we struggle and nobody even knows, but the battle is in our heads. We discuss some of the ways to battle social anxiety and the ultimate antidote! Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.us Q of the Day= What book or series do you wish you could live in? MAIN TOPIC Comparison= Ultimate killer to social life Self-Focus= Stop focusing on you Antidote= Selflessness Q&A What does your dream life look like? What is a good first step in learning yourself? I have a good friend that moved away recently- do I keep that friendship going, or try to replace it?

This week we are talking about what it means to know yourself. It's not some freaky thing where you stare into a mirror to take lots of selfies! There are some practical things you can do to know more about yourself and to have a balanced view of yourself. Plus, we answer some fun questions including one about the infamous PSL! Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast  Email - questions@heydad.us Q of the Day= What sport do you think you would be the worst at? MAIN TOPIC Life is a journey. It is about trajectory, not a destination.   Identity= Being ok with yourself.  Introvert vs. Extrovert Q&A Are you a fan of the pumpkin spice late? Is there anyone that you compare yourself to? How do you build a healthy community if you grew up in a broken home? Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast  Email - questions@heydad.us

We are starting a series talking about different aspects of our social life. In our virtually connected world, many people struggle with having a social life. It is so easy to do something on a phone that many people end up being alone and not having a real social life or acting weird when they are around people. We are going to talk about all aspects of that so you can build a safe and strong social life. This helps you enjoy life more and be someone people want to hang out with. Q of the Day= What is one thing you're always waiting for an excuse to talk about? MAIN TOPIC Community The chameleon factor Community with God= John 15: He who abides in me… Community with the family of God Q&A What power would Kirby get if he sucked you in? What do you think the difference is between living and existing? What's the best cruise you've ever been on?

We are finishing our series up with our favorite episode!! WHY YOU SHOULD GO ON A CRUISE. Yes, we are big fans of cruising and we make a good case for it in this episode. Of course, you don't have to cruise, but you do want to make travel part of your life! You can apply some of the things we talk about in this episode to other types of travel. (we just prefer cruising) Q of the Day= What are the snacks that you can't keep around the house MAIN TOPIC Can't beat the price  Travel element= It takes you to more places without having to unpack It is only for a day, but you are in a new place each day. You can do whatever you want. Tips: Different cruise lines specialize in different experiences Look at the ship itself. Not all ships are created equal Get a travel agent. It doesn't cost you anything! Q&A You talked about planning a vacation, how much detail should I plan? What kind of souvenirs should you buy when you travel? Should I home school, private or public school? Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast  Email - questions@heydad.us

This week we get into the practical side of vacations and travel: How to make it happen. We discuss the calendar, budget, seasons of life, etc... You will be loaded with lots of tips and ideas to make travel happen. Q of the Day= Are you a mayonnaise or mustard person MAIN TOPIC You HAVE to own your calendar.  If you don't, it won't happen. Budget= Figure your budget before you figure out your trip. Understand the season you are in 10-15 Q&A How do I get my boyfriend to express himself, he feels things right? What if my family annoys me on vacation, should I go by myself? What is your #1 pet peeve on vacation? Send us your questions: IG - @theheydadpodcast  Email - questions@heydad.us

We are discussing how travel helps your relationships. We discuss how it helps those closest to you and how it helps you meet people from all over the world! Q of the Day= If you could go on a vacation right now where would you go MAIN TOPIC It strengthens your relationships with the people you go with It's a great place to build new relationships with people that have common interests Great way to meet new people from different backgrounds and contexts Q&A I feel like I can't afford to travel, what should I do? Got any advice on how to save money in this tough economy? I just started going to the gym and don't know what to do while I'm there, help

We are starting a new series talking about the importance of travel and vacations. These aren't just escapes from life. There are some really good things that happen to us and our family as we travel together. Q of the Day= What is a memorable food from your childhood, that is a main memory MAIN TOPIC It widens your perspective. It humbles you It gives you memories that will last a lifetime You learn It helps you unwind You can find out what you love Q&A How do I add structure to my life if I'm married because decisions affect my spouse What's your take on giving kids an allowance? Where should I go to college if I don't know what to do? We'd love to have you send us a question! IG @theheydadpodcast Email - questions@heydad.us Here is the book Reese talked about: https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Life-audiobook/dp/B01K5UD0H4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ETCUQ3KC34V0&keywords=design+your+life&qid=1660424620&sprefix=design+your+life%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 (Designing Your Life)

We are finishing out our series on having a healthy body image. This week we are talking through the reality of structure. How structure helps us and how it can hurt us as we try to have a healthy body image. Make sure to send us a question! You can do it a couple of ways: @theheydadpodcast - on IG or email: questions@theheydadpodcast.com Q of the Day= If you were a thief and you could only steal something that is a mild inconvenience to somebody, what would you steal? MAIN TOPIC Structure in your life Structure is good, and legalism isn't.  2 forms of structure that benefit us Time structure Environment structure Q&A I'm working on eating healthier and exercising regularly, but I'm still struggling with my body image, got any advice? I'm thinking about trying a triathlon, but it seems so intimidating, how should I start? What can I do to help my kids have a healthy body image?

We are continuing our series about a healthy body image and this week we are talking about exercise. Does exercise affect our body image? If it does how? Do I have to exercise? We will talk about these issues and how they affect you. Q of the Day= What is a skill you would like to master? MAIN TOPIC How is Exercise part of having a healthy body image? Some Things Exercise Does and Doesn't Do Exercise Tips Don't go too hard at the beginning. You want to think long-term Find something you enjoy for exercise A Supportive community is very helpful Embrace Seasons of exercise 10-15 Q&A I have a hard time with late-night snacking, what can I do about that? I'm getting married in a few months, got any advice for things we can do to prepare? My child is about to become a teenager, how can I help them stay connected to God?

Today's show is going to deal with the reality of food and how it affects our body image. What we eat does matter when it comes to feeling healthy. It also has a direct correlation to our weight. Many people struggle with weight and never look at how healthy eating can help them not only get to the weight they want but also helps them just feel better. We talk about some practical common sense approaches to food that can help all of us. Q of the Day= What is something that happens in real life that you never see in the movies? MAIN TOPIC Eating for Health= Diet is ¾ of it. Food is not evil. Find the healthy foods you like Be proactive   What role does food play in your life?  Comfort? Entertainment? Q&A Can a person be skinny and still be unhealthy? What are some tips on not worrying about the economy? What does the perfect day look like for you?

Today we continue our focus on what a healthy body image is. We focus on what focus you should have in your long-term thinking. How healthy long-term thinking will help you develop a better life and a better body image. Check out the episode and let us know what questions we can answer for you. Q of the Day= What is something you tried really hard to like but just couldn't? MAIN TOPIC Long term thinking= health over losing weight We beat ourselves up and make it way harder than it needs to be We try to rush the process and get discouraged over good progress. Our view of food gets distorted (planking girl) Healthy Questions to ask yourself:  What does a typical day look like for a healthy me?   What kind of food am I eating?  How often am I working out?   What does a workout look like? 10-15 Q&A Reese, do you really want to look like the rock? If not, who is the person that's an unrealistic standard for you? Do Body Image issues stop as you get older? What are a few actionable steps young men can take to prepare themselves to be better fathers?

Q of the Day= Which meal is your favorite breakfast lunch or dinner MAIN TOPIC We are continuing our series on having a healthy body image. In this show, we talk about where we get out images from. How we often set unrealistic standards for ourselves based on celebrities. We talk about what a realistic goal looks like and how to implement it Hollywood is fake Having realistic standards Sometimes our standard for beauty may be narrowed down to a body type outside our own- whether that's the guy on tv or the girl at your school  History has always changed its perception of beauty The Goal should be a healthy you.  What does a healthy you look like? Progress  = getting healthier and not being someone else 10-15 Q&A What is the first health habit you would start out with? Is there a certain food you would recommend staying away from? If healthy habits change over time, what is a healthy habit in your life that has undergone a change?

Q of the Day= Do you like going to the movies or watching them at home? MAIN TOPIC It's about the journey and not the destination A healthy journey and not just a weight goal Looking healthy and being healthy can be 2 different things Good habits build confidence Good habits will change and develop over time (no perfect formula) Good habits develop a 6th sense where you begin to understand what is good for you and what isn't. 10-15 Q&A You said last week that accepting where you are at is the first step to real change… but I don't know where I'm really at… how do I figure that out? What sport do you most like watching live? There's this girl I want to ask out, but I am freaking nervous, man.  Help me.

Q of the Day= What is your favorite summer outdoor activity? MAIN TOPIC Remembering where your value comes from Looks do not reflect your worth Jesus has called you righteous, loved, etc. Cognitive-behavioral therapy= replaces lies with truth Acceptance-therapy = first step to changing is admitting where you are without judgment 10-15 Q&A What is a good affordable meal I can cook at home? Got any recommendations? I don't have any hobbies other than Netflix, got any suggestions that I can use to unplug What is one thing you have recently discovered about yourself?

Q of the Day= What is your favorite summer dessert? MAIN TOPIC A rhythm of rest Unhealthy methods Overcompensating rest God set up the sabbath; Jesus said the sabbath was made for men Understand the rhythm of life and flow with it Distraction is not rest Distraction can be part of good rest, but distraction doesn't turn off what work turns on.  Distraction doesn't help you unplug mentally, but a good hobby can. We aren't computers where more tasks are always better Q&A How do I know if I'm dealing with good stress or bad stress? I get stressed around people, what are some ways I can worry less when I'm around other people so I don't get stressed out? You mentioned cereal in the last episode, what is your favorite cereal?

Q of the Day= What is an app that you would use if it existed? MAIN TOPIC The Stigma of stress People have always been busy. It's not new. Feeling stress is normal and helps us develop What has grown in our life is complications 10-15 Q&A I am looking to make extra money over the summer- any ideas for a good summer job or side hustle? My wife and I are struggling with our money, how can learning about our money personality help us? Looking for a new show to binge, go any recommendations?

Q of the Day= What is a random product or brand that really makes a difference to you? MAIN TOPIC Money attitudes that help us live as smart adults Define your Values Contentment Your money personality Choosing where your money goes Saving Long-term thinking Get financial coaching Q&A I am struggling to make it with money, how can I save it. I always seem to go through it or an emergency takes it from me I've got small kids, how do I help them learn contentment? I've heard you mention Kpop, who's your favorite?

Q of the Day= What is a hobby you haven't done in a while you wouldn't mind starting back again? MAIN TOPIC How important is money, should we think about money more or do we think it too much? Money is important, but it isn't a purpose John Maxwell - “Money is a tool” Things to avoid with money Impulse buying Loans/Credit Cards Peer Pressure Keeping up with the Jones' Rushing “I deserve this” College Debt Money attitudes that help us live as smart adults Q&A How do I get out of the “I deserve this” mentality? Who's your favorite Napoleon Dynamite Character? Do you think the growing population is killing the planet?

Q of the Day: What's the worst Birthday gift you've ever received  SHOW NOTES: We live in a consumer culture that always seeks to cause discontentment “Don't live ahead of where you are, live where you are” There is an important difference between liking something or thinking I deserve this. “You can be content and have dreams but you can't be content if you think you deserve more” Seeing everything as a gift from God God is our source and we should be grateful to him Don't be Uncle Rico  Living in the past Questions from the Audience What are your thoughts on Elon Musk buying Twitter? How can I help the people around me be content? What do you do to build contentment in your own life?

Q of the Day= What is one of the most memorable birthday gifts you ever received? MAIN TOPIC Contentment Contented - “feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation Why is contentment so important to us? A foundational habit The drive for more is a trap that we can easily fall into The drive becomes the purpose instead of your purpose driving you Q&A How do I get myself to do things I don't feel like doing? How do you handle the heat of the south? (I'm dying over here) What is your favorite social media platform? 

Q of the Day= What is one of your favorite past vacations? MAIN TOPIC Owning your calendar is a regular job The checklist never ends Prioritizing and Intentions Understand the season of life you are in and set your priorities accordingly Intentions = thinking Intentionality = doing If you don't set aside time to rest you won't Healthy eating in the busyness of life Q&A My wife and I don't have the greatest families, we are afraid of having kids because we are scared that we will parent wrong. What should we do? I'm about to graduate from college and am not sure what I should do. Everyone is telling me to get a job, but I'm not sure what or where to start. Got any advice? I just started a new job recently and because I'm young, no one takes me seriously. I try to give ideas, but they just say, “You'll understand when you get older” and they don't listen or try to change. What can I do to get them to listen to me?

Q of the Day= What is one of your favorite tv shows as a kid? MAIN TOPIC Do I need to have kids to really be an adult? Should I or Shouldn't I have kids? Kids aren't a hassle Kids are a blessing They don't justify you as an adult But they don't ruin your life They will help you see your own selfishness Planning is a good thing There is never a perfect time or perfect world Preparing is good Q&A How do I know if I'm in God's will in my career? I don't get the croc trend, they are so ugly. What's a trend that you don't understand? How do you actually forgive somebody who has hurt you really bad?

Q of the Day= What is one thing you dreamed of being when you grew up as a kid? MAIN TOPIC Choosing a career - Adulting Tips about Your Career Assumption #1: You should know what you're doing from day one. Assumption #2: You have to go to college to have a successful career Assumption #3: Once you make a choice of career, you should be locked in for life. Assumption #4: You need to find something you're passionate about doing or you'll     never be happy Q&A How does someone deal with sexual trauma? I have a hard time reading the Bible, what can I do to read it more? Do you have a favorite pro athlete?

Send us your questions: IG: @theheydadpodcast Email: questions@heydad.us Find out about us www.heydad.us Q of the Day= Favorite Fast Food Stop MAIN TOPIC Why does our society seem obsessed with sex? Sex is part of who we are and how we were designed Healthy Attitudes Toward Sex Sex was God's Idea Sex is so powerful it should be protected and directed Sex gives vitality and connection in relationships Healthy sex is about intimacy, not performance The outflow of intimacy, not the cause of it Q&A I'm in a relationship with someone and we are getting serious. My parents don't really like him but I do, what should I do? As a Christian father, how do you raise your child to own their Christian faith and not simply adopt it?

Question of the Day= What type of car would you want right now if you could have anything? MAIN TOPIC Why is communication so important in relationships? Communication starts inside us first Understand personalities and types Understand healthy boundaries Questions to ask yourself Ask yourself what you expect from relationships Are they all about you and your needs or are they mutually beneficial What is your relational history? If drama always happens, maybe there is an issue in you  Q&A You talked about having fun as a couple. My wife and I don't like a lot of the same things, what can we do? I'm out of college and working now but I don't feel like an adult…when will I start feeling like one? When raising a child, how do you balance instilling your values into them and letting them develop into their own person?

Q of the Day= What is one of your favorite special breakfasts MAIN TOPIC What are green flags? What are green flags in a relationship? The person lives a holistic life - They are able to show care and compassion They can have fun and relax They can laugh at themselves They show a desire to grow and learn Important people in your life like them Q&A The Birds and the Bees. Why is it called that? What is the least ‘manly' thing that you actively enjoy? What has been one of your most recent binge-watch shows?

Q of the Day= What is a Bucket List Vacation Item for You? MAIN TOPIC What are red flags? When it comes to relationships, what are some of the red flags we need to look for Do they have a life outside of relationships? How they talk about past relationships How they treat the unimportant How they treat friends and family What do important people in your life think of them? Do they give and take or only take? So you see a red flag- what do you do? Q&A What are some key differences between raising a son versus a daughter? I'm trying to work out more but am not motivated enough. What can I do?

Fun builds relationships  Fun is a glue for Marriage Fun in a marriage translates to the family in the future Fun is healthy for dating because you build an authentic relationship Fun helps make a relationship more well-rounded You don't have to be together all the time, but you do need things that are yours as a couple Listener Questions: Filing US Taxes While Out of the Country What are some date ideas that you can do to get to know without being too serious? I have a friend who is dating a guy who isn't good for her. How do I approach it without ruining the friendship?