The Dad Life
by Manuel Mathis
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The Poison of Words: Slander and Gossip Online
The Poison of Words: Slander and Gossip Online
About this podcast
The Dad Life is a podcast for Christian men striving to be exemplary husbands and fathers. Join us as we explore practical wisdom, faith-based insights, and real-life stories to help you navigate the rewarding yet challenging journey of family life. Whether you're seeking advice on marriage, parenting tips, or spiritual growth, The Dad Life provides the guidance and support you need to lead your family with wisdom, love, integrity, and purpose.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 38 episodes
- The Poison of Words: Slander and Gossip Online · 19 min · Episode 38In this episode we look at what a slanderer and gossip are and how they are harmful to our daily walk with Christ. We ought to be careful to not slander others. Far too often we…
- From Isolation to Brotherhood · 20 min · Episode 37Vulnerability is tough, but it is through being vulnerable is where we can find the strongest bond between humans. As men, it is tough to share some of our deepest struggles with…
- Comfort: A False God · 21 min · Episode 36In this episode we explore the reality of how comfort is an idol that many men in our society worship. Time Keller has an amazing book called Counterfeit gods where he goes into…
- Imitation Game: The Secret to Having Good Kids · 18 min · Episode 35"Be imitators of me, as I imitate Christ" these are Paul's words to the Corinthian Church. The words are simple, yet impactful. Our kids will imitate us, whether we like it or…
- Identity Crisis: Creating God in Our Image · 25 min · Episode 34In America so many Christians have flipped the script. We make everything so political, that we have lost the center of it all: The Triune God. So many of us do not study…
- Respect: Give it and It Will Be Earned · 15 min · Episode 33"Respect isn't given, it is earned" is a modern day mantra in the US, but biblically speaking respect is something that is gained from us giving it. Respect is something that all…
- Respect: How a Man Feels Loved · 33 min · Episode 32Love and respect are two things every marriage needs, but what does it look like for a wife to show respect to her husband? the Bible gives us a clear answer and the culture we…
- No Walls: The Cost of Living Without Self-Control · 22 min · Episode 31Social media is an addiction that many of us have, but do we know how to combat that addiction? In this episode, I talk about the signs of addiction and how to overcome those…
- Fighting Sin: The Cost for Eternity · 21 min · Episode 30Lust is something that most men and women struggle with to some degree. Jesus gives us some strong words when it comes to how to fight against it. This episode encourages you to…
- My child, let's talk · 22 min · Episode 29In this episode of The Dad Life365, I discuss the importance of having open and honest conversations with our kids. It is imperative that we talk to our kids about their daily…
- Why Marriage is Worth it! · 27 min · Episode 28In this episode I explain the importance of marriage. I give 3 reasons as to why you should get married. I try to keep it simple and honest. Marriage is a beautiful thing, and if…
- The Price of Pride · 29 min · Episode 27In this episode, we dive into the powerful tension between pride and humility through the lens of Luke 18:18–24—the story of the rich ruler who walked away from Jesus. What was…
- Faithful Wounds: The Gift of a Loyal Friend · 23 min · Episode 26In this episode, we explore what true friendship looks like through the lens of 2 Sam. 24 and Proverbs 27:5-6. Using the story of David and Joab, we unpack how a faithful friend…
- Parents, Know your Kid's Friends · 24 min · Episode 25In this episode we take a look at 2 Sam. 13 and how Amnon, David's son, takes bad advice from his "friend" Jonadab, David's nephew. The advice that was shared costed Amnon his…
- Raising Kids in Church vs. Raising Kids in Christ · 22 min · Episode 24In this weeks episode, I really try to focus in on the importance of raising our kids to become a Christian vs. raising them thinking they are already a christian. If they know…
- Grateful for Easter · 24 min · Episode 23A grateful heart is hard to have at times; especially when there is tons of things to complain about. But God becoming a man and dying in our place is something we can all be…
- The Power of Confessing Our Sin · 20 min · Episode 22In this episode I discuss how to move past a besetting sin, and that is through confession. Confessing our sins to the people we have sinned against is the best way to move past…
- Forgiveness Kills Anger · 22 min · Episode 21Anger is something that we all struggle with in our lives. And we can be angry for a good or for a bad reason, either way, we should look to cure our anger with forgiveness. We…
- Your Kid's Character is a Reflection of you. · 24 min · Episode 20The Bible and life attest to the FACT that your kids are like you or your spouse. All the negative traits you see in your kids is typically a negative trait that is found in you…
- Kind, but not gentle, parenting · 44 min · Episode 19Gentle Parenting is a parenting style that is being prompted by the culture and rejected by the church as a whole. I don't go into gentle parenting in this episode, I mainly…
