Aug 17, 2026
In this episode, we talk with Don Ross about faith, fatherhood, marriage, leadership and becoming more intentional about the man God is calling you to be.
It's easy for dads to get caught up in providing, working, solving problems, and checking things off the list; while untentionally becoming passive in the areas that matter most.
Don shares lessons from his own journey and the experiences that have shaped how he approaches his faith, his family and leadership.
We talk about the responsibility men have to step up; not by trying to control everything or pretending to have all the answers, but by being present, taking responsibility, pursuing God and intentionally leading the people they love.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
- Why Christian men can't afford to be passive
- What spiritual leadership actually looks like inside the home
- The difference between providing your your family and truly leading your family
- How a man's relationship with God impacts his marriage and children
- The importance of being intentional with your time and priorities
- Learning from difficult seasons instead of allowing them to define you
- Why fathers need other strong men around them
- Taking responsibility instead of blaming circumstances
- Becoming the kind of husband and dad your family can trust and follow
- What is looks like to keep growing as a man, husband, father and follower of Christ
One of the biggest questions every dad should wrestle with is:
"Am I intentionally becoming the man my wife and children need me to be?"
You don't have to have fatherhood figured out.
But you do have to keep showing up.
Keep pursuing God.
Keep having the hard conversations.
Keep loving your wife.
Keep investing in your kids.
And keep taking the next step toward becoming the leader your family deserves.
If you're a Christian dad who wants to grow in faith, marriage, fatherhood and leadership, this coversation will challenge and encourage you.
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Check out my wife's children's books HERE (Nate Saves the World is my favorite!)