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May 16, 2026 00:44:15
Maturity is Not Just for Kids | Ep. 53
"God’s work through us starts with God’s work in us. Before we can help our children grow into this kind of spiritual maturity that flowers into self-control and integrity and…
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May 7, 2026 00:57:03
How to Train Boys to be Manly Men (Andy Naselli) | Ep. 52
Andy Naselli and John Dalrymple discuss both the importance and the methods of raising boys to be manly men. Book Referenced "How to Be a Manly Man":…
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April 9, 2026 00:41:15
Generational Progress | Ep. 48
Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/generational-progress/
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April 24, 2026 00:53:01
Are We Scaring Our Kids into Leaving the Faith | Ep. 50
Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/are-we-scaring-our-kids-into-leaving-the-faith/
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April 16, 2026 00:49:13
Shepherding Your Child Through Change | Ep. 49
Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/
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April 3, 2026 00:49:11
How to Help Your Teen with Doubts (Aaron Berry) | Ep. 47
In this episode, John Dalrymple interviews Aaron Barry about guiding children through doubts in faith. They discuss biblical and practical strategies for helping kids face…
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March 26, 2026 00:40:51
Does God Punish Children for the Sins of Their Parents? | Ep. 46
Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/does-god-punish-children-for-the-sins-of-their-parents/
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March 20, 2026 00:42:54
Sing with Your Kids | Ep. 45
In this episode, John and Kristopher discuss why Christian dads should sing with their children and how this simple practice shapes faith in the home. Drawing from Andrew French’s…
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March 12, 2026 00:44:34
How to Help Your Children Love Reading | Ep. 44
In this episode, John and Kristopher discuss the importance of fostering a love for reading in children and share practical strategies for parents. They share personal stories,…
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February 27, 2026 00:49:02
Why I Took My 10-year-old to Africa | Ep. 43
In this episode, John shares why he took his 10-year-old son on a two-week mission trip to Africa and what he hoped his son would gain from the experience. they talk honestly…
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February 5, 2026 00:46:28
Facing the Loss of a Child | Ep. 42
Zach Sparkman discusses the heartbreak of losing a child and how lament helped him move from pain to hope. Article's referenced: -…
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January 31, 2026 00:40:48
Five Signs of Selfish Parenting | Ep. 41
Article Referenced: https://www.growingfathers.com/five-signs-of-selfish-parenting/
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January 23, 2026 00:37:46
The Problem with Productivity | Ep. 40
In this episode, John and Kristopher explore thedifference between getting things done and bearing lasting fruit as Christian dads. Drawing from Scripture and the article…
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January 15, 2026 00:45:57
Cultivating a Gospel Sharing Habit | Ep. 39
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…
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January 11, 2026 00:30:09
Cultivating a Praying Habit | Ep. 38
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…
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January 1, 2026 00:40:57
Cultivating a Bible Reading Habit | Ep. 37
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…
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December 18, 2025 00:39:08
Why Christian Camp? | Ep. 36
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…
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December 12, 2025 00:42:25
Teaching Your Kids to Work | Ep. 35
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December 4, 2025 00:37:50
How to Help a Friend Who Has Lost a Child | Ep. 34
"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…
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November 20, 2025 00:40:42
Thanksgiving as a Year Round Flavor | Ep. 33
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November 12, 2025 00:32:41
Cultivating Gratitude in Your Family | Ep. 32
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…
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November 6, 2025 00:42:56
Systematic Theology for Kids | Ep. 31
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…
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October 30, 2025 00:45:59
Teaching Your Children about Baptism | Ep. 30
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…
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October 24, 2025 00:37:57
Counseling Your Children about Salvation | Ep. 29
"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…
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October 16, 2025 00:32:01
Suffering & Loss (Part 2) | Ep. 28
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…
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October 9, 2025 00:41:10
Suffering & Loss | Ep. 27
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…
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October 2, 2025 00:43:04
How to Talk to Your Kids About National Tragedies | Ep. 26
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…
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September 25, 2025 00:40:15
A Habit That Can Change Your Life | Ep. 25
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…
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September 18, 2025 00:34:03
Six Questions Our Children Have that Demand Answers | Ep. 24
"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…
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September 11, 2025 00:34:25
How to Wisely Use Time as a Dad | Ep. 23
“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,…
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September 4, 2025 00:39:06
How to Fight Lust and Love Jesus (Pt. 2) | Ep. 22
In Part 2, John and Kris discuss accountability, confession, and dealing with the root of pornography.
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August 28, 2025 00:29:50
How to Fight Lust and Love Jesus (Pt. 1) | Ep. 21
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…
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August 21, 2025 00:38:09
Protecting Your Teenagers Online | Ep. 20
John and Kris discuss the dangers of the internet and how we as parents can help our kids stay safe online. Article:…
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August 7, 2025 00:38:55
How to Honor God in Youth Sports | Ep. 18
John and Kris share their experience with Youth Sports and the lessons they have learned being involved in Youth Sports. They, also, discuss Zach Sparkman's article, "How to Honor…
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July 31, 2025 00:35:00
Book Review: Shepherding a Child's Heart | Ep. 17
Today, we’re diving into a book that’s been a game-changer for thousands of Christian parents: Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp. It’s a call to shift from correction to…
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July 24, 2025 00:32:49
Family Fun God's Way | Ep. 16
John and Kris discuss the benefits of creating fun in the home. They, also, give practical advice on how to balance work and leisure.Article Referenced:…
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July 17, 2025 00:36:54
Biblical Helps for Exhausted Dads | Ep. 15
Have you ever been ready to quit? Have you noticed how hard parenting can be? Join John and Bodie as they address exhaustion from a biblical perspective.Article Link:…
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July 10, 2025 00:35:23
Finding God's Will (Not Just Yours) for Your Kids | Ep. 14
As you watch your child grow and develop, how do you help them find God’s will for their life? How do you set them on the right road that doesn’t just fulfill your own desires for…
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July 3, 2025 00:33:54
Truths for Your Drive Home | Ep. 13
"How do you prepare your heart and your mind before you walk in the door and greet our family at the end of each day?" Article:…
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June 26, 2025 00:36:54
Jesus' Guide to Praying for Your Kids | Ep. 12
"When it comes to parenting priorities, I think that prayer has got to be at the top of the list. In parenting, we don’t work hard and then pray that God would take it the rest of…
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June 19, 2025 00:31:07
Dads Need to Ask Forgiveness | Ep. 11
"In his article “Dads Need to Ask Forgiveness” Joe paints the all too common picture of a dad coming home from a hard day at work and sinning in some way against your kids, and…
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June 12, 2025 00:34:08
The Fatally Friendless Father | Ep. 10
"Dads need friends. Not football buddies, or golf partners, or even 'family friend' dads you chat with while your kids play in the yard—though all of those could be candidates.…
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June 5, 2025 00:33:04
What is a Christian Family? | Ep. 9
"What is a Christian family? Is it a family that attends church regularly? Is it a family that prays before each meal and talks about Jesus on occasion? Is it a family that…
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May 29, 2025 00:31:47
What's Best Next: Gospel Driven Productivity | Book Review | Ep. 8
"What’s Best Next [by Matt Perman] was the biggest game changer I have read in a long time. Since reading it, I have beefed up my personal mission statement, written out my life…
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May 22, 2025 00:35:34
Teaching Your Kids to Resolve Conflict | Ep. 7
Our article for today is called “Teaching Your Children to Resolve Conflict” and it is written by Chris Pennington who we will take every opportunity to remind people, is much of…
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May 15, 2025 00:38:59
How to Be a Pro-Life Man | Ep. 6
Today, we are going to talk about a hard but very important topic: How to be a Pro-Life man and we’ll also talk some about how to raise Pro-Life children. And for this special…
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May 8, 2025 00:42:53
Family Devotions | Ep. 5
This week we discuss family devotions. We address the various excuses you might have for not doing family devotions as well as a few practical steps to starting and improving…
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May 1, 2025 00:38:32
The Biggest Story Bible Storybook | Book Review | Ep. 4
Today we’re trying something new! We’re going to be taking a look at a Bible Storybook that happens to be Kristopher’s favorite which is why he wrote a book review article about…
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April 24, 2025 00:41:42
How Busy Should I Be? | Ep. 3
You have so much to do today. You had so much to do yesterday. You will have so much to do tomorrow. In fact, now that you think about it, you’ve remembered that thing you didn’t…
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April 18, 2025 00:35:48
The Church Worship Service as a Family Discipleship Tool | Ep. 2
Pastor Kris and Pastor John talk about worship in the local church and why it is essential for discipling kids.Show notes:…
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April 18, 2025 00:43:46
Value of One-on-One Time with your Kids | Ep. 1
Pastor Kris and Pastor John discuss the value of spending one-on-one time with your kids. Articles Referenced:…
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