Influences
There have been times that I’ve mentioned a certain person as being influential in my life only to get a surprised reaction …
Getting serious
The new year is upon us. Gym memberships will be up, diet plans will be plentiful, and by March many of them …
Tough and Tender
1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. …
Make the choice
Joshua 24:15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods …
Walk your talk
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and …
The best books I’ve read in 2017
One of the most common topics of conversation I find myself engaged in is what book I’m currently reading. My friends, many …
Developing Spiritual Grit part 3
Developing the right Mindset In order to have spiritual grit in life’s storms, we have to decide beforehand how we will handle …
Developing Spiritual Grit part 2
Starting with a firm foundation and with a goal The United States Marine Corps has a 13 week recruit training to make …
Developing Spiritual Grit part 1
I have, over the past couple of years, become interested in mental toughness. I listen to podcasts and read books by Navy …
Feeling my way through the dark
Have you ever had one of those nights where you awaken and have to use the bathroom, but can’t quite get your …
Bulletproof coffee by Daddy and Hank
I made a video today showing the guys in my Tactical Dads community how I make Bulletproof coffee. Colin agreed to film …
Step it up
Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom, but a child left to himself brings shame to his mother. Parenting is hard work. It’s …
If you’re like me, you’re trying to keep up with all the reading your kids do by having fresh and interesting books for them to dig into. I get most of my kids’ books on Amazon … → February 8, 2017
Tactical Dads Overcoming Parenting Mistakes
We all make mistakes. It’s important that we don’t dwell on them and we learn how to move past them and improve. …
Tactical Dads What Have You Learned?
Now that you’re a bit older, and a bit wiser, what do you wish you would have known when you started out …
MJC1.35 Discerning Friendships
My mom used to say that who I spent my time with mattered, but I didn’t always believe her. Now I get …
Tactical Dads Core Values
We all operate out of a set of core values, but we aren’t always aware of what they are. Let’s take an …
MJC1.34 What is Your Why?
It’s become cliche to talk about your “why,” but we’re going to do it anyway. Why are you doing what you’re doing? …
MJC1.33 New Year, More Podcast
Sticking with the theme of talking about the new year, this go around I’m focusing on the podcast and where I see …
Tactical Dads Who is your tribe?
We all need a support group, especially as dads. Who do you have? If you’re not already part of a great group …
MJC1.32 A Few of My Favorite Things
Reflecting back on 2016, it was a pretty great year. Maybe not for celebrities, but nevertheless, my life was good. Support the …
MJC1.31 New Year, More Time
2016 flew by. Now it’s time to look ahead and decide on what really matters going forward. Support the podcast as a …
Tactical Dads Yes you CAN do it
This is the year of no fear. Stop feeding your mind negative self-talk. You CAN and WILL be a great dad. Believe …
MJC1.30 Just Say No
Sometimes we just have to say no to good things in order to maintain moderation and balance in our lives. What can …
MJC1.29 My Obsession
It’s time to deal with my obsession. Politics can easily take over my life, and I’m going to cut it out for …
How not to lead your kids
Colossians 3:21 (ESV) Fathers, do not provoke your children, lest they become discouraged. What’s your purpose in parenting? Is it all about you …
MJC1.28 All Pro Dads
It’s amazing to see so many involved dads these days. There are lots of kids without anyone though. Anyone can step up …
MJC1.27 How do you deal with waiting?
Waiting can be one of the hardest things we’re asked to do. How do you deal with the times of limbo in …
MJC1.26 Coping Through Christmas
The holiday season can be difficult for many, not such a joyous time. Even Christians aren’t exempt from feelings of sadness or …
Leading in integrity
Proverbs 20:7 (ESV) The righteous who walks in his integrity—blessed are his children after him! Sometimes I get wrapped up in thinking …
MJC1.25 What do you really want?
I recently got a gift card for my birthday, and I just couldn’t figure out what I really wanted to buy with …
Arrows in the hands of a Warrior
Psalm 127:3-4 (ESV) Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a …
MJC1.24 On the road again
Loyal listeners, I’ll be doing podcast episodes more frequently, however many of them will be recorded via my phone. It’s a busy …
MJC1.23 Tough and Tender fatherhood
Chris McCallus, a Tactical Dad, joins MJC this week to talk about being active with your kids and how to keep them …
MJC1.22 Remaining close to your kids when they don’t live with you
This week I’m doing a Tactical Dads segment with my old friend, Ryan Walker. Ryan is the father of three girls, and …
MJC1.21 Theology Thursday
God has made everything beautiful in its time.
MJC1.20 Public Outrage
What do Michael Brown, Harambe, and Colin Kaepernick all have in common?
MJC1.19 Theology Thursday
1These are the words of the Teacher, King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. Everything Is Meaningless 2“Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, …
MJC1.18 A Tribe of Rad Dads with Walter Eggers
In this episode we discuss the need for a community of dads, the purpose of fatherhood, and where pain can take us in life.
MJC1.17 Theology Thursday
Are you putting anything else before God in your life? Would you even recognize it if you were?
MJC1.15 Harry Potter, The Force, and JOHN CENA!
And his name is JOHN CENA!
MJC1.14 Theology Thursday
Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts
MJC1.12 Forgiveness in fatherhood with Rocco DeLeo
Today’s Faith in Fatherhood podcast features Rocco DeLeo from The Real Dad Show. We talk forgiveness, the struggles associated with being dads who podcast, and how our lives have been changed by Jesus Christ.
MJC1.11 Can a Christian vote Libertarian?
In the inaugural episode of The Lampstand, host Matthew J. Cochran and his recurring guest, Jeremy Bunge, address some arguments made by Republicans in regards to the decriminalization of drugs and prostitution, pro-choice candidates, gambling, and of course, gay marriage.