Discipleship for Dads with Kevin, Todd, Bill and Daniel Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:16:26 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591389 en © 2026 Discipleship for Dads with Kevin, Todd, Bill and Daniel yes afb26b6a-d4b3-58a2-ac9d-20466837e3c7 Generations Media Network episodic false Discipleship for Dads with Kevin, Todd, Bill and Daniel is a weekly podcast focused on biblical leadership in the home.


Each episode equips fathers to raise their children, lead their households, and follow Christ with faithfulness and conviction. Grounded in Scripture and practical application, this podcast speaks directly to men who take their calling as fathers seriously.


New episodes release every Friday.

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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Generations Media Network https://storage.buzzsprout.com/3xibg01psdccj0casw8t8vd69wmc?.jpg Discipleship for Dads with Kevin, Todd, Bill and Daniel How to Lead Your Family in Healthy Church Engagement - Discipleship for Dads How to Lead Your Family in Healthy Church Engagement - Discipleship for Dads Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18993143 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0400 2533 full false How to Find Suitors for Your Children - Discipleship for Dads How to Find Suitors for Your Children - Discipleship for Dads With the average marriage age at 29–32, the average man hooked on porn, and the average woman a feminist, it’s not easy finding godly suitors. How are we to identify them? How picky should we be? Bill and Todd share their lists of non-negotiables, and the panel discusses sending kids out in search of spouses…the dangers of “courtship” (and what to do instead)…whether chaperones are a good idea….and avoiding heartbreak.

]]> With the average marriage age at 29–32, the average man hooked on porn, and the average woman a feminist, it’s not easy finding godly suitors. How are we to identify them? How picky should we be? Bill and Todd share their lists of non-negotiables, and the panel discusses sending kids out in search of spouses…the dangers of “courtship” (and what to do instead)…whether chaperones are a good idea….and avoiding heartbreak.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18956465 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1640 full false How to Make Headway Discipling Your Children - Discipleship for Dads How to Make Headway Discipling Your Children - Discipleship for Dads What can you do if you have children from toddlers to teenagers, and you feel like you’re not making headway with family discipleship? What are the top issues to focus on, and strategies to follow? The panel talks about going beyond family worship…ways to find one-on-one time with lots of kids…big mistakes…the role of the church…and the best things their own parents did.

]]> What can you do if you have children from toddlers to teenagers, and you feel like you’re not making headway with family discipleship? What are the top issues to focus on, and strategies to follow? The panel talks about going beyond family worship…ways to find one-on-one time with lots of kids…big mistakes…the role of the church…and the best things their own parents did.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18916254 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2490 full false What to Do When Spanking Isn’t Working What to Do When Spanking Isn’t Working Scripture commands that we nurture our children in the admonition of the Lord (Eph. 6:4)—but sometimes it just doesn’t seem to work. The panel discusses the place of spanking in the training of children, asking: is it not working, or is it just taking longer than you’d like? They talk about teaching vs atonement…rebellion vs immaturity…changing behavior vs changing the heart…and alternatives to spanking that often render it unnecessary.

]]> Scripture commands that we nurture our children in the admonition of the Lord (Eph. 6:4)—but sometimes it just doesn’t seem to work. The panel discusses the place of spanking in the training of children, asking: is it not working, or is it just taking longer than you’d like? They talk about teaching vs atonement…rebellion vs immaturity…changing behavior vs changing the heart…and alternatives to spanking that often render it unnecessary.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18877577 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 1903 full false How To Deal With an Unrepentant, Recalcitrant Spouse How To Deal With an Unrepentant, Recalcitrant Spouse Proud, hypocritical spouses are sadly not unusual in Christian homes. Unsubmissive wives who refuse to attend church — or unloving husbands who refuse to lead the family. They claim Christ, but won’t follow Him. So is there anything you can you do? Can you “fix” your spouse? Is church discipline appropriate? Is it different dealing with a bad husband vs a bad wife? The panel lays out practical strategies and biblical principles.

]]> Proud, hypocritical spouses are sadly not unusual in Christian homes. Unsubmissive wives who refuse to attend church — or unloving husbands who refuse to lead the family. They claim Christ, but won’t follow Him. So is there anything you can you do? Can you “fix” your spouse? Is church discipline appropriate? Is it different dealing with a bad husband vs a bad wife? The panel lays out practical strategies and biblical principles.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18839897 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400 2195 full false Leaving a Spiritual Inheritance for Your Kids Leaving a Spiritual Inheritance for Your Kids What plans would you change if you knew you were doing to die tomorrow? Forget money — what will your children remember you for? What do you want to pass on to them in turn…and what do you NOT want to pass on? The panel talks about the inheritance they have received…the inheritance they intend to leave…how to course-correct a bad legacy…and how to bring forth an inheritance that endures.

Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591389/episodes/18800194-leaving-a-spiritual-inheritance-for-your-kids-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

]]> What plans would you change if you knew you were doing to die tomorrow? Forget money — what will your children remember you for? What do you want to pass on to them in turn…and what do you NOT want to pass on? The panel talks about the inheritance they have received…the inheritance they intend to leave…how to course-correct a bad legacy…and how to bring forth an inheritance that endures.

Download the episode MP3 here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591389/episodes/18800194-leaving-a-spiritual-inheritance-for-your-kids-discipleship-for-dads.mp3

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18800194 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1623 full false The Silent Sins of Avoidance & Apathy The Silent Sins of Avoidance & Apathy Cowardice, people-pleasing, apathy, self-seeking — these sins are passive and easy to overlook. But when indulged, relationships dwindle, children drift, and households disintegrate. The panel discusses the pride that causes conflict-avoidance…right and wrong ways to say, “I don’t want to argue about this”….the right time to be silent or emotionally detached…and how to engage, even when it’s hard.

]]> Cowardice, people-pleasing, apathy, self-seeking — these sins are passive and easy to overlook. But when indulged, relationships dwindle, children drift, and households disintegrate. The panel discusses the pride that causes conflict-avoidance…right and wrong ways to say, “I don’t want to argue about this”….the right time to be silent or emotionally detached…and how to engage, even when it’s hard.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18760004 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500 1657 full false Guarding Your Marriage from Emotional Drift Guarding Your Marriage from Emotional Drift Your marriage should tell the story of the gospel — but irritation and busyness often drag it off course, especially once you have kids. The panel talks about practical ways to cultivate friendship and affection with your wife (both physically and emotionally)…fostering oneness and guarding intimacy…and maintaining margin for each other without neglecting work and children.

]]> Your marriage should tell the story of the gospel — but irritation and busyness often drag it off course, especially once you have kids. The panel talks about practical ways to cultivate friendship and affection with your wife (both physically and emotionally)…fostering oneness and guarding intimacy…and maintaining margin for each other without neglecting work and children.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18716337 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 1842 full false “But What About Socialization?!” “But What About Socialization?!” The panel discusses the classic concern: how could any child become socially and relationally mature without attending a state school? But what is socialization, defined biblically? And does state school actually teach it? The dads share practical methods for ensuring kids don’t become isolated and introverted…how they trained their kids to interact with adults and unbelievers…and five simple questions to make kids great conversationalists.

]]> The panel discusses the classic concern: how could any child become socially and relationally mature without attending a state school? But what is socialization, defined biblically? And does state school actually teach it? The dads share practical methods for ensuring kids don’t become isolated and introverted…how they trained their kids to interact with adults and unbelievers…and five simple questions to make kids great conversationalists.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18676752 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500 2127 1 51 full false Leading and Supporting Mom in the Home Leading and Supporting Mom in the Home God has made Dad the principal of the homeschool…not the teacher’s assistant. But are you engaged enough to bear this level of responsibility? If not, what should you be doing? The panel talks about vision-setting and curriculum decisions…delegation vs micro-management…dealing with problems when you’re at work…assessing progress…being truly available to your wife and kids…and maintaining an upward trajectory.

]]> God has made Dad the principal of the homeschool…not the teacher’s assistant. But are you engaged enough to bear this level of responsibility? If not, what should you be doing? The panel talks about vision-setting and curriculum decisions…delegation vs micro-management…dealing with problems when you’re at work…assessing progress…being truly available to your wife and kids…and maintaining an upward trajectory.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18657732 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1834 1 50 full false Preparing Kids To Face Spiritual Struggles Preparing Kids To Face Spiritual Struggles When kids are young, we put ourselves between them and the world, the flesh, and the devil. But as they mature, they must learn to fight for themselves. So how can we teach our kids to face temptation — and how do we prepare them relationally to be open about such trials? The panel talks through the struggles they have observed — from lust to rebellion to self-image — plus practical strategies they have used.

]]> When kids are young, we put ourselves between them and the world, the flesh, and the devil. But as they mature, they must learn to fight for themselves. So how can we teach our kids to face temptation — and how do we prepare them relationally to be open about such trials? The panel talks through the struggles they have observed — from lust to rebellion to self-image — plus practical strategies they have used.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18599258 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2219 1 49 full false Navigating Kids Coming of Age Navigating Kids Coming of Age The panel discusses the tricky process of children growing up while still living at home. How do you avoid being too controlling…and too permissive? What are the warning signs for a bad launch, or dysfunctional relationship in the future? How do you deal with personality conflicts? And how do you keep incorporating your kids into your household, when they are finding their own independence?

]]> The panel discusses the tricky process of children growing up while still living at home. How do you avoid being too controlling…and too permissive? What are the warning signs for a bad launch, or dysfunctional relationship in the future? How do you deal with personality conflicts? And how do you keep incorporating your kids into your household, when they are finding their own independence?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18599188 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1898 1 48 full false What God Taught Us in the Past Year What God Taught Us in the Past Year The panel lays bare the fatherhood lessons they took away from 2025 — from inching toward an empty nest and trusting God with the kids…cultivating relationships with adult children…taking care of health and numbering days when aging…developing an instinct of gratitude in trials…learning to notice and confess personal failures…practicing being kind and gentle…getting better at communication…and creating a habit of true service.

]]> The panel lays bare the fatherhood lessons they took away from 2025 — from inching toward an empty nest and trusting God with the kids…cultivating relationships with adult children…taking care of health and numbering days when aging…developing an instinct of gratitude in trials…learning to notice and confess personal failures…practicing being kind and gentle…getting better at communication…and creating a habit of true service.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18599181 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500 1599 1 47 full false Faithful Fathers in the Workplace Faithful Fathers in the Workplace Work takes up 40–50 hours a week—so it’s shaping us and shaping our kids whether we realize it or not. What does it look like to work unto the Lord instead of working for approval, money, or reputation? How do we keep a good attitude on Monday, stay focused in a distracted age, and carry integrity when the workplace pressures compromise? The dads get practical about being a godly worker and training our sons to be the same.

]]> Work takes up 40–50 hours a week—so it’s shaping us and shaping our kids whether we realize it or not. What does it look like to work unto the Lord instead of working for approval, money, or reputation? How do we keep a good attitude on Monday, stay focused in a distracted age, and carry integrity when the workplace pressures compromise? The dads get practical about being a godly worker and training our sons to be the same.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18599109 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2409 1 46 full false Planning Like a Shepherd Planning Like a Shepherd Every home drifts unless someone steers. Dads, God calls you to set direction—starting with Scripture, then bringing your wife alongside, and then translating vision into doable habits. The dads talk about simple, practical tools for family planning, how to build a “team” spirit, and how to take honest inventory without crushing your wife or discouraging your kids.

]]> Every home drifts unless someone steers. Dads, God calls you to set direction—starting with Scripture, then bringing your wife alongside, and then translating vision into doable habits. The dads talk about simple, practical tools for family planning, how to build a “team” spirit, and how to take honest inventory without crushing your wife or discouraging your kids.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598975 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:00:00 -0500 2180 1 45 full false Starting a Family Business: The Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurial Discipleship Starting a Family Business: The Risks and Rewards of Entrepreneurial Discipleship For generations, Christian homes operated as miniature economies where moms, dads, and children worked, served, and built together—but that vision has been largely lost. The dads explain why recovering it is essential for raising responsible sons, diligent daughters, and families who take dominion for Christ. They discuss risk-aversion, skill-building, mentorship, starting small, and how ordinary dads can reintroduce entrepreneurial life into their homes.

]]> For generations, Christian homes operated as miniature economies where moms, dads, and children worked, served, and built together—but that vision has been largely lost. The dads explain why recovering it is essential for raising responsible sons, diligent daughters, and families who take dominion for Christ. They discuss risk-aversion, skill-building, mentorship, starting small, and how ordinary dads can reintroduce entrepreneurial life into their homes.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598971 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2641 1 44 full false Stopping Spiritual Drift in Your Family Stopping Spiritual Drift in Your Family Spiritual drift is rarely dramatic—it’s quiet, subtle, and often unnoticed until you’ve drifted “900 miles” from where you started. Kevin and the dads talk honestly about the warning signs: selfishness, prayerlessness, skipped family worship, and hearts more drawn to entertainment than to Christ. They walk through anchors and rhythms—daily Word, prayer, Lord’s Day, honest confession—and share practical ways to shepherd sleepy, distracted families back to spiritual alertness and joy in Christ.

]]> Spiritual drift is rarely dramatic—it’s quiet, subtle, and often unnoticed until you’ve drifted “900 miles” from where you started. Kevin and the dads talk honestly about the warning signs: selfishness, prayerlessness, skipped family worship, and hearts more drawn to entertainment than to Christ. They walk through anchors and rhythms—daily Word, prayer, Lord’s Day, honest confession—and share practical ways to shepherd sleepy, distracted families back to spiritual alertness and joy in Christ.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598967 Fri, 19 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2452 1 43 full false Permissive Parenting Vs. Biblical Discipline Permissive Parenting Vs. Biblical Discipline The dads confront the modern “gentle parenting” movement head-on, arguing that its rejection of authority, restraint, and negative consequences has produced fragile families and weakened churches. Looking at Eli, David, and their sons, they show why Scripture insists that love includes rebuke, chastening, confession, and consistency. They discuss how to discipline without anger, how to correct while maintaining relationship, how to set wise family rules, and why children thrive inside clear boundaries. A needed re-alignment of grace and truth for Christian fathers.

]]> The dads confront the modern “gentle parenting” movement head-on, arguing that its rejection of authority, restraint, and negative consequences has produced fragile families and weakened churches. Looking at Eli, David, and their sons, they show why Scripture insists that love includes rebuke, chastening, confession, and consistency. They discuss how to discipline without anger, how to correct while maintaining relationship, how to set wise family rules, and why children thrive inside clear boundaries. A needed re-alignment of grace and truth for Christian fathers.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598960 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2517 1 42 full false Cultivating Joyful Homes in a Grumpy Season Cultivating Joyful Homes in a Grumpy Season Sandwiched between Thanksgiving and Christmas, many families quietly slide from “season of gratitude” into “season of grumbling.” In this episode, the dads discuss cultivating joy as a daily discipline grounded in the gospel—remembering what we deserve, what God has given, and how that perspective kills entitlement. They share practical ways to start young with your kids, model gratitude in marriage, affirm your children, and turn even hard providences into opportunities to see God’s mighty works.

]]> Sandwiched between Thanksgiving and Christmas, many families quietly slide from “season of gratitude” into “season of grumbling.” In this episode, the dads discuss cultivating joy as a daily discipline grounded in the gospel—remembering what we deserve, what God has given, and how that perspective kills entitlement. They share practical ways to start young with your kids, model gratitude in marriage, affirm your children, and turn even hard providences into opportunities to see God’s mighty works.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598951 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2450 1 41 full false When You Feel Like a Failure When You Feel Like a Failure If your fathering feels more like a train wreck than a success story, this conversation is for you. The brothers list out the “usual suspects” of failed fatherhood—busy dad, greedy dad, angry dad, passive dad, distant dad, spiritually underdeveloped dad, proud dad—and then show how the Holy Spirit exposes the roots beneath them: self-love instead of love for God and family. With Philippians 3 and 1 John 3 in view, they urge discouraged fathers to lift their eyes from self-pity to Christ’s finished work and the long-term, eternal perspective of what God is making them to be.

]]> If your fathering feels more like a train wreck than a success story, this conversation is for you. The brothers list out the “usual suspects” of failed fatherhood—busy dad, greedy dad, angry dad, passive dad, distant dad, spiritually underdeveloped dad, proud dad—and then show how the Holy Spirit exposes the roots beneath them: self-love instead of love for God and family. With Philippians 3 and 1 John 3 in view, they urge discouraged fathers to lift their eyes from self-pity to Christ’s finished work and the long-term, eternal perspective of what God is making them to be.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598947 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 1946 1 40 full false Practical Hospitality for Busy Families Practical Hospitality for Busy Families What if your family economy wasn’t just about income streams, but about open doors? Kevin, Danny, and Todd unpack biblical hospitality—philia xenia, love of strangers—as a non-optional mandate, not a niche personality trait. They contrast programmatic church life with a truly relational culture, call dads to trade overstuffed sports schedules for intentional Sundays around the table, and show how widows, orphans, missionaries, and lonely saints fit into the weekly calendar. The aim: a family economy where serving strangers is normal, and love of the brethren saturates the home.

]]> What if your family economy wasn’t just about income streams, but about open doors? Kevin, Danny, and Todd unpack biblical hospitality—philia xenia, love of strangers—as a non-optional mandate, not a niche personality trait. They contrast programmatic church life with a truly relational culture, call dads to trade overstuffed sports schedules for intentional Sundays around the table, and show how widows, orphans, missionaries, and lonely saints fit into the weekly calendar. The aim: a family economy where serving strangers is normal, and love of the brethren saturates the home.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598940 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2582 1 39 full false How to Find Titus 2 Mentors How to Find Titus 2 Mentors Programs don’t disciple people—people do. The dads map a Titus 2 pathway out of isolation: become teachable, pursue proximity (real life, not just YouTube), ask older saints for prayer and counsel, and practice simple follow-up that builds trust. With Ephesians 4 and Romans 12:10 in view, they show men how to find mentors, husbands how to help wives connect with older women, and churches how to trade crisis-care for everyday preventive discipleship.

]]> Programs don’t disciple people—people do. The dads map a Titus 2 pathway out of isolation: become teachable, pursue proximity (real life, not just YouTube), ask older saints for prayer and counsel, and practice simple follow-up that builds trust. With Ephesians 4 and Romans 12:10 in view, they show men how to find mentors, husbands how to help wives connect with older women, and churches how to trade crisis-care for everyday preventive discipleship.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598937 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 1770 1 38 full false How to Confront Sin in Your Home How to Confront Sin in Your Home Confronting sin is always difficult. The dads discuss how gratitude, clarity, and humility turn tough moments into growth—anchored in Matthew 18, Galatians 6, and Ephesians 6. Learn the 10:1 affirmation rhythm, how to invite your wife’s counsel, and how to define the prayer request at the end of every correction.

]]> Confronting sin is always difficult. The dads discuss how gratitude, clarity, and humility turn tough moments into growth—anchored in Matthew 18, Galatians 6, and Ephesians 6. Learn the 10:1 affirmation rhythm, how to invite your wife’s counsel, and how to define the prayer request at the end of every correction.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598917 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2158 1 37 full false Family Finances by Faith Family Finances by Faith If money is a tool, what’s the project? And how can we use it to honor God? This episode defines a family vision, then shows how budgets, savings, and investments align with gifts, faith, and love. Train children early, avoid consumerism, and build multiple streams that serve people and the kingdom.

]]> If money is a tool, what’s the project? And how can we use it to honor God? This episode defines a family vision, then shows how budgets, savings, and investments align with gifts, faith, and love. Train children early, avoid consumerism, and build multiple streams that serve people and the kingdom.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598915 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2441 1 36 full false Navigating In-Law Waters Navigating In-Law Waters Is peace with in-laws even possible? Yes—when the gospel leads. The dads discuss transferring headship, giving counsel without grabbing the wheel, planning connection on purpose, and responding to dysfunction with service, humility, and help from church elders. Hopeful, honest, and loaded with field-tested practices for families with married children.

]]> Is peace with in-laws even possible? Yes—when the gospel leads. The dads discuss transferring headship, giving counsel without grabbing the wheel, planning connection on purpose, and responding to dysfunction with service, humility, and help from church elders. Hopeful, honest, and loaded with field-tested practices for families with married children.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598911 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2409 1 35 full false Walk in the Light Together Walk in the Light Together Is anonymity quietly discipling you? The dads contrast surface-level groups with the biblical fellowship that knows names, bears burdens, and insists on hope plus discipline. They lay out a path for men: confess honestly, believe the promises, re-commit to the Word and gathered worship, invite accountability, and keep coming back week after week. This is gospel courage with guardrails—truth, love, and long-haul patience.

]]> Is anonymity quietly discipling you? The dads contrast surface-level groups with the biblical fellowship that knows names, bears burdens, and insists on hope plus discipline. They lay out a path for men: confess honestly, believe the promises, re-commit to the Word and gathered worship, invite accountability, and keep coming back week after week. This is gospel courage with guardrails—truth, love, and long-haul patience.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598908 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 1982 1 34 full false How to Teach the Word to Your Wife and Kids How to Teach the Word to Your Wife and Kids Tired, busy, and unsure where to start? This conversation lays out a doable blueprint for dads: short passages, honest discussion, concrete application, and prayer that engages toddlers through twenty-somethings. Learn how to prepare in ten minutes, keep attention spans, measure retention, and overcome the real obstacles—fatigue, fear, and inconsistency—so Scripture becomes the daily soundtrack of your home.

]]> Tired, busy, and unsure where to start? This conversation lays out a doable blueprint for dads: short passages, honest discussion, concrete application, and prayer that engages toddlers through twenty-somethings. Learn how to prepare in ten minutes, keep attention spans, measure retention, and overcome the real obstacles—fatigue, fear, and inconsistency—so Scripture becomes the daily soundtrack of your home.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598900 Fri, 03 Oct 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2242 1 33 full false How to Build a Fruitful Household Team How to Build a Fruitful Household Team What’s your Plan B when the modern model of parenting fails? In this energizing episode, the dads explore the lost vision of a working family economy—where children aren’t sidelined but integrated into the daily life, ministry, and productivity of the household. From Russian orphanages to backyard wood splitting, they share stories of hospitality, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and meaningful work that strengthens the family bond and prepares kids for real life. Can we trade isolation for integration and rediscover the joy of doing life together as a family?

]]> What’s your Plan B when the modern model of parenting fails? In this energizing episode, the dads explore the lost vision of a working family economy—where children aren’t sidelined but integrated into the daily life, ministry, and productivity of the household. From Russian orphanages to backyard wood splitting, they share stories of hospitality, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and meaningful work that strengthens the family bond and prepares kids for real life. Can we trade isolation for integration and rediscover the joy of doing life together as a family?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598896 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 1807 1 32 full false Navigating Church Conflict with Grace and Grit Navigating Church Conflict with Grace and Grit Conflict in the church is inevitable—but how we respond reveals the depth of our maturity and love for Christ. In this episode, the Discipleship for Dads panel tackles real-life examples of church conflict, from failed courtships to playground drama, and offers gospel-centered wisdom for navigating turbulent waters. Why do so many believers jump ship at the first sign of trouble? And how can we become less easily offended, more humble, and truly committed to unity in the body of Christ? The panel uses vivid metaphors and practical examples to remind us: the goal is not to avoid the rapids—but to stay in the boat together and grow stronger on the other side.

]]> Conflict in the church is inevitable—but how we respond reveals the depth of our maturity and love for Christ. In this episode, the Discipleship for Dads panel tackles real-life examples of church conflict, from failed courtships to playground drama, and offers gospel-centered wisdom for navigating turbulent waters. Why do so many believers jump ship at the first sign of trouble? And how can we become less easily offended, more humble, and truly committed to unity in the body of Christ? The panel uses vivid metaphors and practical examples to remind us: the goal is not to avoid the rapids—but to stay in the boat together and grow stronger on the other side.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598893 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2535 1 31 full false Launching Daughters Launching Daughters In this edition of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin, Todd, Bill, and Danny discuss the responsibilities a father has in launching daughters and preparing them to leave and cleave.

]]> In this edition of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin, Todd, Bill, and Danny discuss the responsibilities a father has in launching daughters and preparing them to leave and cleave.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598888 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2015 1 30 full false How to Launch Sons Into Life - Prepare Your Field How to Launch Sons Into Life - Prepare Your Field Prepare your fields, and then afterward, “build thine house.” Young men are not launching much these days, but dads can make a huge difference here. Here is a thoughtful and critical conversation, with four dads in studio, on how to launch our sons into business, marriage, and the calling God has for them. How will your son attain a vision for life, direction, equipping, sobriety, maturity, and a readiness to embrace the responsibilities of life? How is he going to launch?

]]> Prepare your fields, and then afterward, “build thine house.” Young men are not launching much these days, but dads can make a huge difference here. Here is a thoughtful and critical conversation, with four dads in studio, on how to launch our sons into business, marriage, and the calling God has for them. How will your son attain a vision for life, direction, equipping, sobriety, maturity, and a readiness to embrace the responsibilities of life? How is he going to launch?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598879 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2227 1 29 full false Disciplining a Child Who Breaks God's Law Disciplining a Child Who Breaks God's Law Children are born in sin, but God also calls Christian children holy. Parents have a duty to rebuke and correct, but it needs to be done in love. How can parents discipline their children when they violate God's law and disobey? What are the differences between discipline of a five-year-old and discipline of a rebellious teenager? These questions are addressed in this edition of Discipleship for Dads.

]]> Children are born in sin, but God also calls Christian children holy. Parents have a duty to rebuke and correct, but it needs to be done in love. How can parents discipline their children when they violate God's law and disobey? What are the differences between discipline of a five-year-old and discipline of a rebellious teenager? These questions are addressed in this edition of Discipleship for Dads.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598873 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2074 1 28 full false Dealing with Conflict in Marriage Dealing with Conflict in Marriage How should conflict in marriage be dealt with? Unity typically increases as marriage progresses, but there will always be some disagreement between husbands and wives. Whether it be over relationships with in-laws, the raising of children, or finances, it's vital that disagreements be addressed with a spirit of love, gratitude, and humility. Listen to this episode of Discipleship for Dads for practical tips on this important subject.

]]> How should conflict in marriage be dealt with? Unity typically increases as marriage progresses, but there will always be some disagreement between husbands and wives. Whether it be over relationships with in-laws, the raising of children, or finances, it's vital that disagreements be addressed with a spirit of love, gratitude, and humility. Listen to this episode of Discipleship for Dads for practical tips on this important subject.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598861 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 1996 1 27 full false Cultivating a Love For the Church Cultivating a Love For the Church A huge percentage of Christian children are leaving the church. There is no greater joy than to see one's children walking in the truth. However, a big part of flourishing spiritually has to do with cultivating a love for the body of Christ. How can fathers encourage their children in this way? A dad's priorities often become his children's priorities. Does the church play an important role in your life, or is it just a club you go to on Sundays?

]]> A huge percentage of Christian children are leaving the church. There is no greater joy than to see one's children walking in the truth. However, a big part of flourishing spiritually has to do with cultivating a love for the body of Christ. How can fathers encourage their children in this way? A dad's priorities often become his children's priorities. Does the church play an important role in your life, or is it just a club you go to on Sundays?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598855 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2003 1 26 full false Servant Leadership Servant Leadership What does it mean for us as husbands and fathers to sacrificially serve and love our wives and children? What perspectives can we adopt to help us do this well? What disconnects us from the needs of our wives and families? Is there a contradiction between a servant and leader mentality? Kevin, Todd, Bill, and Danny discuss these and other related questions on this edition of Discipleship for Dads.

]]> What does it mean for us as husbands and fathers to sacrificially serve and love our wives and children? What perspectives can we adopt to help us do this well? What disconnects us from the needs of our wives and families? Is there a contradiction between a servant and leader mentality? Kevin, Todd, Bill, and Danny discuss these and other related questions on this edition of Discipleship for Dads.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598850 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 3074 1 25 full false Raising Sons to Be Shepherd-Leaders Raising Sons to Be Shepherd-Leaders Nothing is more important than raising sons to be shepherd-leaders in the family and church. We want our sons to be Christians and churchmen who love the body of Christ. But what about those sons who appear to be on a leadership track? Would you send them to a liberal arts college and then off to a cemetery, or even a seminary? How would Jesus prepare a young son for leadership?

]]> Nothing is more important than raising sons to be shepherd-leaders in the family and church. We want our sons to be Christians and churchmen who love the body of Christ. But what about those sons who appear to be on a leadership track? Would you send them to a liberal arts college and then off to a cemetery, or even a seminary? How would Jesus prepare a young son for leadership?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598843 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2001 1 24 full false Raising Our Girls in Meekness and Fear - The Good Dad for Daughters Raising Our Girls in Meekness and Fear - The Good Dad for Daughters What’s a good daughter-dad? How does a dad raise a daughter to be a woman of God? How might we teach our daughters to fear God, submit in meekness, and be full of faith and boldness and laugh at the days to come? The dads panel comes back together to talk some of the tough questions involving raising daughters—shepherding emotions, modesty, self-image, and all of the above.

]]> What’s a good daughter-dad? How does a dad raise a daughter to be a woman of God? How might we teach our daughters to fear God, submit in meekness, and be full of faith and boldness and laugh at the days to come? The dads panel comes back together to talk some of the tough questions involving raising daughters—shepherding emotions, modesty, self-image, and all of the above.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598840 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2835 1 23 full false Raising Boys to Become Men Raising Boys to Become Men The most important thing in a boy's life is the presence of other men and fathers or father figures in their lives. To be there for his sons and to raise them to be strong men of God is one of the most important things a dad can do in his life. How should a father approach this important task, and what are some practical tips to help dads who find this responsibility intimidating?

]]> The most important thing in a boy's life is the presence of other men and fathers or father figures in their lives. To be there for his sons and to raise them to be strong men of God is one of the most important things a dad can do in his life. How should a father approach this important task, and what are some practical tips to help dads who find this responsibility intimidating?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598829 Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2720 1 22 full false How to Deal with Difficult Situations in the Workplace How to Deal with Difficult Situations in the Workplace How do you get along well with managers who are hard to work with? How do you approach the difficult coworker—those who don’t get along well in the sandbox? What happens when we’re falsely accused? What are the Biblical principles that apply to the workplace (or any other relationship in our lives)? On this edition of Disciple for Dads, Kevin, Bill, and Todd dive into these issues and bring 1 Peter 2 and other passages to bear.

]]> How do you get along well with managers who are hard to work with? How do you approach the difficult coworker—those who don’t get along well in the sandbox? What happens when we’re falsely accused? What are the Biblical principles that apply to the workplace (or any other relationship in our lives)? On this edition of Disciple for Dads, Kevin, Bill, and Todd dive into these issues and bring 1 Peter 2 and other passages to bear.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598826 Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 -0400 1871 1 21 full false Cherishing Your Wife Cherishing Your Wife What are some ways that husbands can show love and affection for their wives? How can a husband support his wife spiritually, physically, and mentally? Kevin, Bill, and Todd address these questions in this edition of Discipleship for Dads.

]]> What are some ways that husbands can show love and affection for their wives? How can a husband support his wife spiritually, physically, and mentally? Kevin, Bill, and Todd address these questions in this edition of Discipleship for Dads.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598815 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 1915 1 20 full false Killing Sin - The Everyday Battle with the Flesh Killing Sin - The Everyday Battle with the Flesh Kill sin or it will be killing you. This is the battle plan for every Christian. It’s violent. It’s personal. And, it’s every day. This discipleship for dads panel discusses what this killing sin business looks like in the average Christian’s life. What is this plucking out eyes and cutting off arms that Jesus recommends? How does this begin in the heart?

]]> Kill sin or it will be killing you. This is the battle plan for every Christian. It’s violent. It’s personal. And, it’s every day. This discipleship for dads panel discusses what this killing sin business looks like in the average Christian’s life. What is this plucking out eyes and cutting off arms that Jesus recommends? How does this begin in the heart?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598806 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2020 1 19 full false Your Spiritual Life — Talking to God, Walking with God Your Spiritual Life — Talking to God, Walking with God Here are some honest reflections of spiritual life from four dads. Why is there ebb and flow in a devotional life? What does a healthy personal prayer life look like? And how do these guys deal with distractions?

]]> Here are some honest reflections of spiritual life from four dads. Why is there ebb and flow in a devotional life? What does a healthy personal prayer life look like? And how do these guys deal with distractions?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598801 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400 2586 1 18 full false Help! My Daughter’s Swayed by Bad Peer Influence Help! My Daughter’s Swayed by Bad Peer Influence We take up peer pressure and peer influence on this edition of Discipleship for Dads. What makes for good friendships, edifying peers, and wise counsel? And how do we proactively arrange for good peer interactions? What about sleepovers? And, what does a father do if he sees his children are swayed by bad peer influencers?

]]> We take up peer pressure and peer influence on this edition of Discipleship for Dads. What makes for good friendships, edifying peers, and wise counsel? And how do we proactively arrange for good peer interactions? What about sleepovers? And, what does a father do if he sees his children are swayed by bad peer influencers?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598749 Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2856 1 18 full false Prodigal Teen — When Kids Rebel Prodigal Teen — When Kids Rebel Every child exhibits rebellion, because we are all rebels by nature. But, what about the prodigal teen that takes the wrong path and exhibits full-bore rebellion? What is the right way to react to rebellion? What are the steps to take when dealing with chronic rebellion issues in the home? We pulled together a full panel of four dads to tackle this one.

]]> Every child exhibits rebellion, because we are all rebels by nature. But, what about the prodigal teen that takes the wrong path and exhibits full-bore rebellion? What is the right way to react to rebellion? What are the steps to take when dealing with chronic rebellion issues in the home? We pulled together a full panel of four dads to tackle this one.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598742 Fri, 23 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2302 1 17 full false Raising Godly Kids in Sodom Raising Godly Kids in Sodom How does Lot raise his kids in Sodom? Evidently, it didn’t work out well for Lot. But, how do we speak of the sins of Sodom with our children? What if an uncle wishes to justify his sinful lifestyle in the presence of your family? These are real and present, critical questions for every Christian family living in Sodom today. The dad panel talks the right perspective to take on the world and the right way to speak of the world with our children today. 

]]> How does Lot raise his kids in Sodom? Evidently, it didn’t work out well for Lot. But, how do we speak of the sins of Sodom with our children? What if an uncle wishes to justify his sinful lifestyle in the presence of your family? These are real and present, critical questions for every Christian family living in Sodom today. The dad panel talks the right perspective to take on the world and the right way to speak of the world with our children today. 

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598121 Fri, 16 May 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2553 1 16 full false When to Leave a Church When to Leave a Church How do you determine when to leave a church, and when you do leave, how should you leave the church? This is an important topic that all Christians need to address. The church is the family of God, and, even though so many have lost the importance of the church and what it means to God, Christians who truly love God will also love His church. It's important to work through conflicts with brothers and sisters. Don't judge others by externals. Focus on the foundation.

]]> How do you determine when to leave a church, and when you do leave, how should you leave the church? This is an important topic that all Christians need to address. The church is the family of God, and, even though so many have lost the importance of the church and what it means to God, Christians who truly love God will also love His church. It's important to work through conflicts with brothers and sisters. Don't judge others by externals. Focus on the foundation.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598103 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2252 1 15 full false How to Have Fun as a Family How to Have Fun as a Family It's important for families to delight and rejoice in all the good things that God provides. Naturally, it's easy to want to isolate oneself from relationship with others. Whether it be singing around the fire pit, playing sports, going on trips together, or camping, spending time together is an invaluable and wonderful thing. Listen to this segment of Discipleship for Dads to get an idea of ways you can implement this in your family's life.

]]> It's important for families to delight and rejoice in all the good things that God provides. Naturally, it's easy to want to isolate oneself from relationship with others. Whether it be singing around the fire pit, playing sports, going on trips together, or camping, spending time together is an invaluable and wonderful thing. Listen to this segment of Discipleship for Dads to get an idea of ways you can implement this in your family's life.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598094 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 1334 1 14 full false How to Handle Marital Conflicts How to Handle Marital Conflicts Due to some recording issues, the quality of this audio is poor.

Marriage is under attack in our world today, and is one of the biggest battlegrounds for a Christian family. Prayer should be a constant in the marriage relationship. How can husbands walk with their wives under the grace of God? What is the balance between affirming and correcting a spouse?

]]> Due to some recording issues, the quality of this audio is poor.

Marriage is under attack in our world today, and is one of the biggest battlegrounds for a Christian family. Prayer should be a constant in the marriage relationship. How can husbands walk with their wives under the grace of God? What is the balance between affirming and correcting a spouse?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598082 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2392 1 13 full false How to Be a Man of the Word How to Be a Man of the Word The importance of Scripture in a father's life cannot be overstated. To be nurtured, convicted, and exhorted by God's Word every day should take high priority in every dad's life. The Word is relevant, authoritative, and life-giving, and it's a father's job to not only study God's Word himself, but to be exhorting and teaching his family about Scripture every day.

]]> The importance of Scripture in a father's life cannot be overstated. To be nurtured, convicted, and exhorted by God's Word every day should take high priority in every dad's life. The Word is relevant, authoritative, and life-giving, and it's a father's job to not only study God's Word himself, but to be exhorting and teaching his family about Scripture every day.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598077 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2754 1 12 full false Fathers and Homeschooling Fathers and Homeschooling Today, homeschooling is typically mother-led. However, it's important that fathers be involved in this vital part of raising children as well. To what extent should a dad be involved, and how does gifting influence this?

]]> Today, homeschooling is typically mother-led. However, it's important that fathers be involved in this vital part of raising children as well. To what extent should a dad be involved, and how does gifting influence this?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598070 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2333 1 11 full false Discussions on Discipline Discussions on Discipline An important part of being a parent is discipline, but we want to be sure that we don't separate the gospel from law. How can parents incorporate a gospel message into their discipline? Love over a spirit of anger and pride is vital in the raising of children.

]]> An important part of being a parent is discipline, but we want to be sure that we don't separate the gospel from law. How can parents incorporate a gospel message into their discipline? Love over a spirit of anger and pride is vital in the raising of children.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598063 Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2293 1 10 full false Church or Family? Church or Family? In this segment of Discipleship for Dads, we visit the importance of church vs. family. The reality is that fathers, families, and churches need to be revived, but what should take priority? It's a both/and - we can't have strong families without strong churches, and we can't have strong churches without strong families. If both are important, however, what should this look like for Christian families? How can families serve in the church? Is hospitality important? When is it appropriate for a pastor to step down for the sake of his family?

]]> In this segment of Discipleship for Dads, we visit the importance of church vs. family. The reality is that fathers, families, and churches need to be revived, but what should take priority? It's a both/and - we can't have strong families without strong churches, and we can't have strong churches without strong families. If both are important, however, what should this look like for Christian families? How can families serve in the church? Is hospitality important? When is it appropriate for a pastor to step down for the sake of his family?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598060 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400 2671 1 9 full false Work, Family Time, and “Me-Time?” Work, Family Time, and “Me-Time?” The Bible encourages us to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” What does this look like for the average dad? In this segment of “Discipleship for Dads,” we take a look at practical ways in which dads can focus on managing their time to the glory of God. How can we balance work, family, and “me-time?” Is “me-time” something we should be concerned with? How important is the time we spend with our kids? Do we even like being with our children and our wife?

]]> The Bible encourages us to “seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” What does this look like for the average dad? In this segment of “Discipleship for Dads,” we take a look at practical ways in which dads can focus on managing their time to the glory of God. How can we balance work, family, and “me-time?” Is “me-time” something we should be concerned with? How important is the time we spend with our kids? Do we even like being with our children and our wife?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598050 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400 3083 1 8 full false A Father's Role in Dating and Courtship A Father's Role in Dating and Courtship In this segment of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, Danny Craig, and Bill Roach discuss the challenges of marriage, dating, and courtship. How important is it to cultivate a loving and understanding relationship with a daughter? How can dads avoid falling into the pitfalls of apathy or control when it comes to navigating the maze of courtship, dating, and suitors?

]]> In this segment of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, Danny Craig, and Bill Roach discuss the challenges of marriage, dating, and courtship. How important is it to cultivate a loving and understanding relationship with a daughter? How can dads avoid falling into the pitfalls of apathy or control when it comes to navigating the maze of courtship, dating, and suitors?

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598033 Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3173 1 7 full false Family Worship: How Do We Do It Well? Family Worship: How Do We Do It Well? How do we do family worship well? What does it look like? Is it simply studying the Bible as a family, or should it include other elements such as singing praises to God? And how do we keep the 2-year-old engaged? Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, Bill Roach, and Danny Craig discuss the topic of family worship on this edition of the program.

]]> How do we do family worship well? What does it look like? Is it simply studying the Bible as a family, or should it include other elements such as singing praises to God? And how do we keep the 2-year-old engaged? Kevin Swanson, Todd Strawser, Bill Roach, and Danny Craig discuss the topic of family worship on this edition of the program.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598019 Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500 2548 1 6 full false Having “The Talk” with Your Children Having “The Talk” with Your Children On this segment of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin Swanson, Danny Craig, and Todd Strawser address the sensitive but important topic of sexuality. Our world is an individualized world, with more access to pornography than ever before. However, Jesus came to save us from our sin. Instead of breeding an environment of condemnation, shame, and guilt, it's important to have a culture of open communication and confession in the home, especially when it comes to sexual sin.

]]> On this segment of Discipleship for Dads, Kevin Swanson, Danny Craig, and Todd Strawser address the sensitive but important topic of sexuality. Our world is an individualized world, with more access to pornography than ever before. However, Jesus came to save us from our sin. Instead of breeding an environment of condemnation, shame, and guilt, it's important to have a culture of open communication and confession in the home, especially when it comes to sexual sin.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18598002 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 04:00:00 -0500 3375 1 5 full false ​Anger in the Home ​Anger in the Home Relationships are often destroyed by anger and pride in the home. How can dads go about rebuilding these relationships? What are some practical ways to combat an angry spirit in oneself and in your own children? Kevin, Bill Roach, and Danny Craig all join in on this discussion in this segment of Discipleship for Dads.

]]> Relationships are often destroyed by anger and pride in the home. How can dads go about rebuilding these relationships? What are some practical ways to combat an angry spirit in oneself and in your own children? Kevin, Bill Roach, and Danny Craig all join in on this discussion in this segment of Discipleship for Dads.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18597976 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2562 1 4 full false A Biblical View of Work A Biblical View of Work What is laziness? Is it a sin? What are the outward manifestations of laziness sprouting within a child’s life? What is a Biblical view of work, rest, and recreation, and how can we as parents disciple our children through their (and our own) struggles with laziness? Kevin Swanson, Bill Roach, and Daniel Craig discuss these and other questions about the subject of laziness on this edition of the program.

]]> What is laziness? Is it a sin? What are the outward manifestations of laziness sprouting within a child’s life? What is a Biblical view of work, rest, and recreation, and how can we as parents disciple our children through their (and our own) struggles with laziness? Kevin Swanson, Bill Roach, and Daniel Craig discuss these and other questions about the subject of laziness on this edition of the program.

]]> Generations Media Network Buzzsprout-18597965 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500 2288 1 3 full false Media In the Home Media In the Home john Buzzsprout-18591517 Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2775 1 2 full false Shepherding Our Families Well Shepherding Our Families Well john Buzzsprout-18591497 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500 2975 1 1 full true