Practical Dad Podcast

In this episode of The Practical Dad, host Joshua Fitchett sits down with his friend and fellow pastor, CJ Frazier, for a candid conversation about the "dad experience".CJ shares the profound impact of his father, a hard-working man born in 1936 who passed away when CJ was just 11 years old.CJ reflects on his father's "old school" work ethic and how losing a parent at a young age shaped his perspective on mortality and his own role as a father to four children.Key topics in this episode include:The Legacy of a Working Father: CJ discusses the character qualities his father instilled in him, including his pain tolerance, resilience, and unwavering belief in his children.The "Messiah Complex": Why dads should stop trying to be the perfect savior of their homes and instead focus on being an illustration of Christ.Intentionality and Consistency: Practical advice for shepherding your family through the "as you go" moments of life rather than strictly following a rigid liturgy.Vulnerability in Parenting: The power of asking your children for forgiveness and showing them that "Dad needs Jesus, too".The Two Shepherds Podcast: A quick look into Joshua and CJ's other project, focusing on biblical brainstorms between local pastors.Whether you are a new father or have grown children, this episode serves as a reminder that your life is short and your influence is monumental. As CJ notes, your primary goal is to leave a legacy that shows you loved Christ above all things.Follow the Journey: If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out the Two Shepherds podcast for more discussions on theology and culture.

Why are so many young men today struggling to find motivation, failing to launch, and feeling disconnected from adulthood?In this episode, Joshua dives deep into the groundbreaking research of Leonard Sax, MD, PhD, and his book Boys Adrift. He explores the five factors driving the growing epidemic of unmotivated boys and underachieving young men—and more importantly, what we as parents can do to fix it.In this episode, Joshua discusses:The "Failure to Launch" Phenomenon: Why the transition to adulthood is getting harder for the modern male.The 5 Factors: A breakdown of how changes in education, video games, medications, environmental toxins, and the lack of male role models are impacting our sons.Reclaiming Masculinity: How to foster a sense of purpose, responsibility, and drive in boys.Practical Parenting Tips: Actionable steps you can take today to help your son build the resilience he needs to thrive.If you've noticed your son spending more time in virtual worlds than the real one, or if you're worried about his lack of ambition, this episode is for you. Let's talk about how to raise boys who are excited to become men.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction: The Crisis Facing Boys04:15 - Factor 1: Changes in Schooling & Education10:30 - Factor 2: The Impact of Video Games16:45 - Factor 3: ADHD Medications & Over-prescription22:10 - Factor 4: Environmental Toxins28:30 - Factor 5: The Loss of Positive Male Mentorship34:00 - Solutions: How to Help Your Son Find Purpose38:15 - Closing ThoughtsResources Mentioned:Boys Adrift by Leonard Sax, MD, PhDJoin the Conversation:What is the biggest challenge you're facing while raising your son? Let me know in the comments below!Subscribe to The Practical Dad for more deep dives into parenting, leadership, and raising the next generation.

This episode features “The Dad Experience,” with host Joshua Fitchett sitting down with Ben Wilson to discuss how the Christian gospel shapes the everyday work of fatherhood. Drawing from his personal journey as a husband, father, and pastor, Ben reflects on the importance of intentional presence, humility, and spiritual leadership in the home.The conversation explores how fathers can model grace, practice transparency with their children, and break unhealthy generational patterns by pointing their families toward Christ rather than toward a false image of perfection.Key Themes:• Fatherhood as a reflection of the gospel• Presence over proximity• Vulnerability and honesty in parenting• Breaking generational cycles• Spiritual leadership in the home

In this episode, Joshua reviews Family Shepherds by Voddie Baucham Jr. You will find an overview of the book along with helpful portions read aloud.

In this episode of Ten Arrows, One Quiver, we sit down with Hugh Peiser, a father of ten to talk about the calling, chaos, and beauty of raising a large family. What does it look like to shepherd ten unique souls under one roof? How do you build unity without losing individuality? And how does a simple dinner table become one of the most strategic battlegrounds for faith and formation?We discuss the power of eating together, why the table matters more than we think, and how daily rhythms shape eternal direction. This conversation explores discipline, laughter, exhaustion, leadership, and the intentional work of raising children to know and love the Lord.Ten arrows. One Quiver. A household aimed with purpose.

This episode shares a father's perspective as his daughter goes through skull surgery. The focus is not on medical details but on what it is like to be a dad during a serious moment you cannot fix or control. This testimony is meant to be real and relatable for fathers who have walked through difficult seasons with their children or may face them in the future.

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What you are taught at school and what your kids are going to be taught in college matters. Terry shares his school experiences and what was being taught about Christianity during his time.

What does raising 3 girls look like? If you don't pour into them, someone else will do it for you. Enjoy the time you have with them before they leave the house. Tune in to hear more!

The kids go from 1 to 2 to 3. What do you do when they follow your patterns of sin? Is there any good they reflect? What does this show us about God the Father? Much more found in this episode.

A 3-part interview where this episode touches on the story of a tough delivery of a firstborn and the help that Christ and His Church offered in that time.

Today's episode is an interview with Mike Guess (71 years old). He reflects upon the past and shares how he continues to father to this day. Check this episode out and learn from someone who has been a father for a long time!

Shouldn't our goals be bigger than ourselves? Find out more by listening to this episode on generational goals.

The two oldest boys of the Fitchett family join in on this episode to share the mind of a kid. Check it out to see how a young child thinks and feels about things dads do!

You plan out your week and then all of a sudden the week is ending and your plans are not going to get accomplished. What do we do as Fathers with goals? Tune in to find out!

Today's episode is not about praying, but about how our relationship with our children model prayer. Find out what is in store for today's episode!

What impact does our physical body have on our children? Does it matter how we treat our bodies? Can we be better fathers simply by tending to our bodies? Listen to find out!!

The Bible speaks to fathers about a specific command of what not to do. Why would God intentionally have that command for us? Find out more in this episode.

On today's episode, Joshua discusses using your opportunities wisely by seeking ways to include your children. Tune in to find out more!

This episode includes special guest David Watson discussing what being a father as a single dad looks like for him. In the conversation, there is one theme that challenges us dads to better achieve pointing our child/children to Christ!

There are many ways to disciple your child/children. One way is through reading a book. Tune in to this weeks episode to get more info. on reading books with your children for the glory of God!

On this episode, Josh talks about the importance of how we live our lives and the impact that can have on our children!

God came to dwell with us and we can show who God is to our children when we dwell with them? Learn how to be present with your children.

If you have more than one child, then you recognize that they are different from one another. With that in mind, how do we uniquely address them as individuals for the Glory of God?

We all have 24 hours in a day, but how do some men seem to find extra hours? Listen in on this weeks episode with special guest Johnny Terra, CPA, who shares a tip that can help you leverage those 24 hours in a day.

How are you spending the hours of your day? Do the activities you spend your day on in line with what God desires? Are they contributing to your children or taking away from them? Start the New Year off with a new way of living!

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