This podcast is by about the things that are important to dads. Raising good kids. Being good husbands. Keeping up with Star Wars..... you know, the important stuff. And I have 8 kids, so I know important! But it is also for the people that care about what the Bible says about raising kids, being a good spouse, influencing the culture, and making a difference that will last even after we pass away.  We want to inspire and equip Christians to engage in the Culture War and impact the next generation by proclaiming Christ! Yep, I'm a Preacher Dad. And I want my relationship with Jesus Christ to permeate every part of my life, including how I relate to my wife and children. He tells me about Himself in the Bible, and I believe Jesus has addressed every part of life in his Word. Let's see if we can find a current issue or family issue where the Bible does not apply. From parenting to politics to preparation...and everything in between! Join me!
Well, "Battle Plan" will be released on Saturday, May 18th 2024! I am very excited about the launch of my first book and I hope that all of you will get a copy and share it with your friends. This is an important message we all need to hear!However, there were a few things I wish would have gotten into this book, but I didn't think of it until it was too late. :o) Oh well, maybe a second edition will be released if this one does well enough! But you listeners of the Preacher Dad Podcast will get the extra scoop on the content that was left out. So listen in and be encouraged! PreacherDad.com
We do not know the power of prayer. We think of prayer as something we do when we've tried everything else. It should be our first choice! It was the power of God through the prayers of righteous Elijah that stopped the rain in Israel for three years. It was to his Father in prayer that Jesus turned in his most difficult moments, especially in the Garden of Gethsemane. Listen to this chapter from the Preacher Dad's new book "Battle Plan" and be challenged. Check out PreacherDad.com for more!
In recognition of Black History Month we are highlighting some of the heroes in America's past that happened to be black. These are stories that are often neglected and overlooked by modern schools because they contradict the accepted narrative pushed by the Progressives and Left-Wing Racists of our nation. Listen as the Preacher Dad shares incredible stories of bravery, heroism, intrigue, and patriotism from our nations early days. (There is even a rich white European who becomes an abolitionist!) Did you know that America's first double-agent was black? Where was the first white congregation to call a black man to be their pastor? From a slave who became a spy, to a pastor that proclaimed the gospel, to a brave soldier at the battle of Bunker Hill, these men are heroes. Gather the kids around and listen as a family! There is something here for everyone. You can also find more at PreacherDad.comHere is a link to the WallBuilders website where much of todays material was found.
Now we examine the first sin, recorded in the book of Genesis, and we understand better how humans deal with guilt. But we also understand deeper how God deals with guilty humans and what grace is offered to us when we fail. Listen as Jarod takes us on another journey through the Foundations of our faith we find in Genesis!Check out PreacherDad.comBuy Seven Weeks Coffee to support LifeDon't forget to subscribe for more!
The coming year is full of possibilities! If you're interested in what is coming up for the Preacher Dad, stay tuned! This one is short but it packs a punch! The Dad Jokes alone are worth the price of admission.To all my loyal listeners, thank you so much for a great 2023! I'm looking forward to sharing more with you this coming year. Stay encouraged, and be alert, and may God richly bless you!Check out PreacherDad.com Support us at ko-fi.com/preacherdadSupport Pregnancy Centers around the nation by going to Seven Weeks Coffee!
Do you ever feel exhausted spiritually? Like you're just worn out from the spiritual battles you fight every day? This episode is for you! Dr. Jay Knolls shares insights on how to handle spiritual exhaustion along with other insights on other subjects like parenting in the modern age, limiting our exposer to digital media, and connecting with our loved ones in a meaningful way. Join Pastor Knolls and the Preacher Dad for Biblical insights and much needed encouragement. Check out Dr. Knolls at WonderousWord.com!For more head over to PreacherDad.comBuy the book here: "When Flaming Arrows Fly"Support Pregnancy Centers around the nation by going to Seven Weeks Coffee!
What is the reason we recognize Christmas? What's the purpose behind the peppermint? The why behind "White Christmas"? The source of our Celebration? Listen as Jarod encourages us to remember Jesus and the meaning of Christmas. Merry Christmas! May God be praised and you be encouraged!Check out PreacherDad.com
If you want to know what we do here at the Preacher Dad Podcast, then listen to this one. Just a short commercial for you to share with your friends. And family. And enemies. Why not just include strangers in the email? ;o) Check out PreacherDad.com for more!Support Pregnancy Centers around the nation by going to Seven Weeks Coffee!
Trials are hard to endure, and no one enjoys suffering. But the Grace of God in the midst of that suffering brings us through, and when we express gratefulness for that Grace, then God get's great glory. God get's glory from thanksgiving for grace, but it requires suffering for that grace to be known. Listen to this encouraging message from 2 Cor. 4:15. Check out Jarod at PreacherDad.com
In the face of unspeakable evil, do you have the courage to do what is right? If you haven't considered this question, you will be faced with it soon. Are you ready to do what's right, and call evil by it's rightful name?PreacherDad.com stands with Israel, and her right to exist and defend herself against terrorists. Join me!
What can we learn from the first sin? Can it give us insight into the way temptation works upon us? Can we see and understand how to recognize it when it comes? Listen as the Preacher Dad explains how Adam and Eve responded to temptation and what we can do about sin once it happens. […] The post 064 – The First Sin – Foundations 16 appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Oliver Anthony is taking the music world, and the entire news cycle, by storm! He has soared to the top of the iTunes and Billboard charts after being virtually unknown 1 month ago. Why is this? Because he has written from his heart a song that resonates with the anger and sadness so many patriotic […] The post 063 – Oliver Anthony and Grandpa Hoerner appeared first on Preacher Dad.
There is a documentary getting a lot of traction out there concerning the Duggar family, IBLP, and Bill Gothard. Myself and two friends were heavily involved in that ministry a few years ago and have a few things to say. In this episode we discuss our perspective on IBLP and the documentary that is causing […] The post 062 – Tarnished Redeemed People: Perspective on IBLP appeared first on Preacher Dad.
In this special episode of the Preacher Dad Podcast you can enjoy improv at its worst! We let three monkeys into the studio to see what happens. Actually it's just the Preacher Dad laughing with two special guests, Jared Yates and Matt Hinton, and trying to make the audience smile. If you have half as much fun listening as we had making this episode…we have succeeded. The post 061 – Ed, Od, and You – Improv at its worst! appeared first on Preacher Dad.
From Genesis 3:1-5 – If temptation were like playing “Stratego” or “Risk” against Satan, that Subtle Serpent, what do you think the Devil's strategy would be? He actually gives it away in the Garden of Eden, and we can learn some powerful lessons by studying the first temptation. The Subtle Serpent is still around today, […] The post 060 – The Subtle Serpent – Foundations 015 appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Ever wonder what Independence day costs? No, I'm not talking about market research surveys telling you how many billions of dollars Americans spent on fireworks. $$$ I'm not talking about how Uncle Greg's famous chili dog causes “serious repercussions” until probably July 9th! I'm talking about what it cost some people to sign their names […] The post 059 – The Price of Independence Day appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Children's author Elizabeth Sanguedolce joins us on the podcast to tell us about her first book “My Life by Fallon the Traveling Cat“. She also reminds us of the importance to encouraging children to read, and encouraging adults to read also! It makes a huge long term positive impact upon our lives. PreacherDad.com The post 058 – Interview with Elizabeth Sanguedolce appeared first on Preacher Dad.
The first marriage was instituted by God. It was founded upon his principles, under his rules. And it was designed for one man and one woman, to be united in partnership for life. We learn a lot about what marriage is supposed to be like from the first account of God's creation of woman and […] The post 057 – The First Marriage – Foundations 014 appeared first on Preacher Dad.
When I say that marriage is not black and white, I'm not speaking about gray areas within marriage, or the need to compromise, etc. No, I'm talking about the fact that some well meaning and otherwise reasonable and Biblically founded people teach that marriage between “races” is forbidden in Scripture. This teaching is not founded […] The post 056 – Marriage is Not Black and White appeared first on Preacher Dad.
I wrote a letter to a friend a few years ago trying to answer the question “Why do bad things happen?” This is one of the most important questions any Christian will face in our modern world. We must have a Biblical answer which addresses the reasons this world is evil. Many others have done […] The post 055 – Why Do Bad Things Happen appeared first on Preacher Dad.
One of the most difficult and prevalent challenges facing the 21st century Christian is fighting condemnation. Sometimes confused with judgement, condemnation is something that we often do to ourselves, and sometimes cast at others. The former is, in my view, more common. Let me share some Scriptural truth with you on the matter. Check out […] The post 054 – Fighting Condemnation in Ourselves appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Foundation Series #13 – This episode we go back again to Genesis and look at chapter 2:8-17. We find the second commandment every given to mankind, but we also discover things about the Garden of Eden. We learn that God appreciates beauty, not just functionality. We learn that God intended work to be delightful. (Imagine […] The post 053 – A Commandment Observed – Foundations 013 appeared first on Preacher Dad.
What is the most important foundation? What is the thing that everything else is based upon? What is the bedrock that is necessary for everything we believe to be real? The Apostle Paul said it is the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. (See 1 Cor. 15) That one event proved everything Jesus said was true. It […] The post 052 – The Most Important Foundation appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Well, what do you think? Would Jesus have forgiven Judas? If Judas had avoided suicide and come in repentance to the risen Christ, what do you think would have been the result? What happened to Peter? What about the other disciples that abandoned Jesus when he needed them most? Forgiven, each one. Listen to perhaps […] The post 051 – Would Jesus have Forgiven Judas? appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Here we are on Palm Sunday…or at least it happened on Sunday, and the Preacher Dad helps us to get into the shoes of the multitude. And while they might have been looking for deliverance from Rome, Jesus came to save them from a much greater tyrant – sin itself. Maybe Jesus has done something […] The post 050 – Unexpected Deliverance appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Is the clear governmental oppression happening to our northern neighbor coming to the United States? If we do not voice opposition to freedom in neighboring countries, we deserve what we get. It comes here if we do not fight it other places also. This little known incident in Canada is indicative of the totalitarianism which […] The post 049 – Oppression in Canada appeared first on Preacher Dad.
From Genesis 2:7 we discover that the God of the Universe breathed the “Breath of Life” into the first man, Adam. This is a picture of the work of the Lord today in the lives of men and women everywhere! The Holy Spirit is “breathed” into people and they gain true Life! They become “all […] The post 048 – The Breath of Life – Foundations 012 appeared first on Preacher Dad.
So this episode is now a little out of date from a current events perspective, but from a Truth perspective, it is timeless. How can we see revival in our land? What about revival in our own hearts? It always starts with repentance. But can you have snakes show up at a revival? John the […] The post 047 – Revival and Reptiles with John the Baptist appeared first on Preacher Dad.
This episode continues our series on the book of Genesis which I have titled “Foundations.” The book of Genesis gives us remarkable insight into the foundations of the the rest of Scripture and the Truths God wants us to understand about Himself. Remember, God wants a relationship with you, and desires you to be involved […] The post 046 – The LORD that Desires Us – Foundations 011 appeared first on Preacher Dad.
How can we survive dangerous days? I'm not speaking of stockpiles of canned food and plenty of candles, I'm speaking of holding on to our faith during an age of insanity. What should we be on guard about? And what should be our focus? The Lord tells us through the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy […] The post 045 – Living in Perilous Times appeared first on Preacher Dad.
This Christmas episode of the Podcast is a little late, but meant to lift your spirits. When things are bad, and there is plenty that is bad all over our world, we can be assured that Jesus still got born in Bethlehem. That actually happened, and it's impact is still real and relevant for today. […] The post 044 – Christmas Encouragement appeared first on Preacher Dad.
This was such a normal part of my growing up that I completely take it for granted that all Christians would think this way. But I'm sorry to say, many do not. The post 043 – Basic Christian Duty appeared first on Preacher Dad.
YES! I did it! I helped to save America! I was part of the team that is fighting back against the evil plans of Dr. Biden and her robotic husband, Brandon! We have to see how the rest of the team fares, but I'm optimistic our heavy hitters like Iron Man and Captain America will […] The post 042 – I am an Avenger! (kinda) appeared first on Preacher Dad.
What if soldiers sat on the sidelines during a battle? What if they said “There are so many people fighting out there, my few little bullets won't make a difference.”? Would that absolve them of blame or cowardice? Yet many Christians do this exact thing when it comes to voting. Aren't you glad Queen Esther […] The post 041 – Get in the Fight! (You need to vote!) appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Such as they are, I offer here parenting tips from what little experience I have. This could be rookie stuff for you, or it might be helpful. It's just me sharing things we have learned as parents over these last 14 years. May God bless you as you seek to follow his ways in your […] The post 040 – Parenting Tips appeared first on Preacher Dad.
“Best way to increase listeners is to have a controversial podcast.” So says the modern wisdom of the Internet. (Which I of course follow without question.) So here you go, I've jumped on and made a few statements that are sure to ruffle some feathers. (Are we allowed to talk about feathers? Is that too […] The post 039 – Controversial Podcast appeared first on Preacher Dad.
A natural part of the world, reflected even in the Animal Kingdom, is the parental responsibility to provide, protect, train and encourage. Not all parents accept this responsibility. Some abandon it completely. But it still exists, the same way the wind exists but some people fight against it. In this episode we explore how this […] The post 038 – Parental Responsibility appeared first on Preacher Dad.
June 24th, 2022 – A day I will try to remember the rest of my life. The day life wins. A day when my faith was strengthened, my heart was encouraged, and hope was restored. When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, and also reversed the Casey decision, it was a victory for life. […] The post 037 – Life Wins! appeared first on Preacher Dad.
The deceitfulness of riches is subtle and powerful. And finding contentment in the pursuit of godliness can be especially challenging in our western culture. In 1 Tim. 6 the Apostle Paul tells us about the dangers of allowing the pressures of this world overpower the main thing. But what incredible gain it is when Godliness […] The post 036 – Godliness with Contentment appeared first on Preacher Dad.
It's a tried and true Biblical principle: If you don't work, you don't eat. Yet many people in our society seem to think they are entitled to food and shelter whether they work or not. Survival is not guaranteed. It is by the sweat of our brow that we bring forth food from the earth. […] The post 035 – You Don't Work, You Don't Eat appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Does an action have to be monumental to be heroic? I would say heroism can be found even in the small things. Though often the word “hero” is overused, it is the little every day sacrifices we make which truly stem the tide of evil in our time. Self-sacrifice is the hero's motto, and that […] The post 034 – What is Heroic? appeared first on Preacher Dad.
The death “bed” conversion – How can the faith of one criminal inspire us today? The thief on the Cross displays incredible faith in the midst of the last moments of his life. How did this happen? How does a convicted death row criminal come to believe so strongly in Christ that even watching the […] The post 033 – The Thief on the Cross appeared first on Preacher Dad.
How can a family stop tyranny? In this episode the Preacher Dad reveals his appreciation for Star Wars culture, discusses the unprecedented leak from the Supreme Court and then reviews an excellent book which reveals the power of the Christian family to resist totalitarian ideas and communist tyranny. That right there is worth the price […] The post 032 – Your Family Can Stop Tyranny! appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Things that regular folks can do to make a difference. You're not an expert, or “well-read”, or “influential”, or charismatic, blah, blah, blah-blah blah blah-blah. But you have an opportunity to make an impact. A bigger “foot print” than you dreamed of! The post 031 – What We Can Do – Part 1 appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Sometimes it's very hard to stay “up”. The pressures of life get oppressive. But we are told in Scripture that these “various trials” are meant for our growth and maturity. Here are some thoughts that might encourage you (or help you stay encouraged) and some sources that help me when I feel down. The post 030 – Stay Encouraged! appeared first on Preacher Dad.
When Russia invades Ukraine, or inflation drives the price of everything up, or any number of other things in our lives that threaten us or our children, we must remember the Truth which teaches us that “we have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and a sound mind.” (2 […] The post 029 – No Fear! appeared first on Preacher Dad.
Why are we surprised when life is stressful or challenging? Why does suffering throw us for a loop and cause us to doubt God? Doesn't he say that difficulties are the normal way of life for a Christian? That we shouldn't be surprised when trials come upon us? As believers we should expect the difficult, […] The post 028 – Normal Suffering appeared first on Preacher Dad.
What's the point of preparation? What is a reasonable scenario? (Not the cooky ones that say aliens have poisoned the food supply so they can take over our nation by mind control, but only Jewish people are immune…. you get the idea.) Am I prepared to live for even a week without electricity? What about […] The post 027 – Why Prepare? appeared first on Preacher Dad.
This Fatherhood Friday we get some dad jokes (good ones) and a report from the first class we did on Biblical Citizenship in Modern America. An excellent kick-off session with a special message from Kirk Cameron focused on the National Monument to the Forefathers. He presents the recipe the founders of Plymouth, Massachusetts (the Pilgrims) […] The post 026 – Monumental Reform – Fatherhood Friday appeared first on Preacher Dad.
This episode brings you up to date on the goings on in our neck of the woods. Also a bit of encouragement to grow not weary in well doing, to lay aside “besetting weights,” and check your worldview. The post 025 – Knowing Christ, Engagement, Worldview War appeared first on Preacher Dad.
In today's episode we discuss being a student of life, local involvement in the culture war, and the need for reformation. Did you know that our Founders believed Christianity was the key to being free? They believed, and I agree, that the only way to preserve liberty was to have a people that behaved in […] The post 024 – Students, Involvement, and Reformation appeared first on Preacher Dad.