The Journey Parent Podcast

How to be God's Man at Home

 

Guest: Dr. J. Josh Smith, Senior Pastor, Prince Avenue Baptist Church

 

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I have really enjoyed the writing of Josh Smith. His earlier book The Titus Ten: Foundations for Godly Manhood was an excellent read and a great resource for men’s groups wanting to dig deeper into the Word of God and life together.

 

His most recent book is The Man for the Day: Answering the Call to Godly Manhood and it is a much more personal look at the daily walk with the Lord for men - it is both challenging and encouraging at the same time - again, a great resource for men’s groups or for men to read as individuals.

 

If you want to grow in your relationship with the Lord as a man…and in your relationships with your wife, children, and others, this is a powerful and important book for you to read.

My Kids Actually Listen Now (and Here's Why)

 

Guest: David Marvin, Teaching Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church

 

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This is the continuation from last week of a conversation with Prestonwood teaching pastor David Marvin about the practical application of God’s commandment to honor your father and mother. Last week we focused on how we, as parents, can honor our own parents. This week we look at how we, as parents, can train our children to obey and honor us - so this is an important conversation!

This conversation grew from a lesson that Pastor Marvin taught at Prestonwood a few weeks ago as part of the series addressing the Ten Commandments.

How to Honor Your Parents (Even When It's Complicated)

 

Guest: David Marvin, Teaching Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church

 

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A few weeks ago, Pastor David Marvin taught an incredible lesson from the Word of God looking at the fifth commandment, honoring your father and mother. I was able to sit down and have an incredible conversation with Pastor Marvin about the practical aspects of living out this commandment, especially when it comes to older parents and the different relationships that we, as parents ourselves, have with our parents. 

 

Pastor Marvin shared some powerful truths about learning to respect the position of authority that God has established even if the performance of your parents was not the best. We talked about the importance of seeking forgiveness and what that truly entails, which can be filled with many obstacles.

 

Our God is a just and merciful God who desires for us to honor our parents and that commandment should be taken to heart and lived out for others to see. When we trust God, He can do amazing things in the lives of our families.

 

One resource that I mentioned and found helpful in this discussion was the following:

When People are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man by Edward Welch

Zig Ziglar | Remembering the Man Who Proclaimed and Practiced Servant Leadership

 

Guests: Cindy Ziglar Oates and Tom Ziglar

 

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In today’s special episode, we dive deep into the incredible life and enduring legacy of the motivational giant, Zig Ziglar. Hosted by Dan Panetti, this episode features a candid conversation with two of Zig’s children, Tom and Cindy, who share personal stories, memories, and reflections on their father’s remarkable impact on the world of personal development and motivation. From his early life to his rise as one of the most influential speakers of the 20th century, join us for an intimate look into Zig Ziglar’s life through the eyes of his family.

How to Speak about Faith in a Resistant Culture

 

Guest: Dr. Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB).

 

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Shane Pruitt speaks to students across the country and it was a privilege to sit down and catch up with him to talk about what he’s seeing in this upcoming generation. There is reason for hope…and for concern. While this next generation is interested in spiritual things, they need the focus and refinement of God’s Word and far too few students are being grounded in the Word. This is such an important reminder about the importance of the home, the church, and the school working together - if possible - to provide a consistent and clear message from God’s Word relating to all aspects of life.

 

Shane is also the author of two outstanding books that were written to help shape the hearts and minds of young people in line with the truth of God’s Word:

9 Common Lies Christians Believe: And Why God’s Truth is Infinitely Better was released in 2019, and Not My Jesus: Reclaiming the Truth, Rejecting the Idols is his latest book released in 2025.

How to be a Christian Parent

 

Guest: Adam Griffin, Lead Pastor, Eastside Community Church

 

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Had a really enjoyable, energetic, and engaging conversation with Adam Griffin - former “Cheesehead” like myself, now ministering to families here in the Dallas area. Adam was on staff at The Village when he and Matt Chandler wrote and released a great book titled Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home through Time, Moments, and Milestones - really helpful book for Christian parents wanting to be intentional about the spiritual development of their family.

 

I haven’t read his latest book, Good News for Parents: How God Can Restore Our Joy and Relieve Our Burdens, but it sounds awesome!

 

Enjoy the conversation with Adam - and if you find this valuable, make sure you share the podcast with a friend!

Immigration, Sharia Law, & the Separation of Church and State

 

Guest: Matt Shaheen, Texas State Representative, District 66

 

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This week we are continuing our conversation with Texas State Representative Matt Shaheen but instead of talking about the primary election, we turned our attention to the issues facing our state (and country) and wrestled with how to think about these critical concepts from a biblical perspective. As the title suggests, we talked about immigration, sharia law, AI, pro-life, taxes, and the separation of church and state - so, yes, we covered a lot of ground!

 

Also, don’t forget that the primary election season is most likely NOT over - there should be a number of run-off elections if one candidate was not able to secure 50% of the votes - so continue to pay attention and make sure that you stay informed and involved!

What is a Primary? | 2026 Texas Midterm Primary Elections

 

Guest: Matt Shaheen, Texas State Representative, District 66

 

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This was such a powerful conversation with Texas State Representative Matt Shaheen sharing some helpful insights into the political system and how primary and general elections work. Early voting in Texas runs through Friday, February 27th and the primary election date is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. If you are in another state, make sure you check for your primary election date and get out and vote!

 

In Texas there are several hotly contested races on the federal, state, and levels from one US Senator position to every House member. On the state level, the Texas Governor, Lt. Gov., Attorney General, Land Commissioner, Ag Commissioner, and Railroad Commissioner are also in contested primary battles on both sides of the political spectrum!

How to Fight and Forgive in Marriage

 

Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA Upper School Counselor

 

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This is the continuation of a powerful conversation with Erin Williams about marriage and how to make it work. When “two become one” there can be some tension and stress and many times the trials and difficulties of life erupt in harsh words towards the ones we love the most. Erin offers some practical solutions to keeping the marriage relationship strong and thriving even through the difficult times.

The Benefit of Marriage | Willingness to Work It Out

 

Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA Upper School Counselor

 

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Marriage is both wonderful and work. God’s design to express His love and mercy to the world is on full display in the Christian marriage and when two people make a covenant to love each other, it takes the love of Christ in each to truly make the marriage relationship work! Marriage is a tremendous blessing, not only for the married couple, but also for children and grandchildren - the stability and picture of grace and forgiveness speaks louder than a culture that says that marriage is outdated and worthless today. Enjoy this powerful conversation with Erin Williams on the value of marriage and how to make yours even better!