Pastor Sam joins Joel to unpack a dad’s calling as the primary spiritual leader at home—why modeling real, imperfect faith beats outsourcing it, how simple daily rhythms (good questions, prayer, church, and one-on-one time) shape kids, and how to navigate tough conversations with honesty and grace. You’ll hear research-backed reasons fathers matter, practical prompts to spark deeper talks, and hope if you feel late to start. Stick around for Sam’s final challenge to “chase after Jesus in front of your kids.” Like, comment, and subscribe to support more episodes of Raising Rebels! Chapters00:00 - Intro: A father’s spiritual duty00:17 - Welcome to Raising Rebels + guest intro00:38 - Why engaged dads matter for faith01:53 - Eternal stakes: what truly lasts03:26 - Misconceptions: “Do I need seminary?”05:21 - It takes a community of godly men06:07 - Research: a dad’s faith & outcomes10:01 - Four questions that unlock conversation12:11 - Guiding kids through hard topics12:55 - Power of one-on-one time14:40 - Keep it simple: daily prompts that work16:41 - Modeling repentance & grace at home20:03 - A fifth-grader’s fear of failure21:25 - Redefining success biblically24:05 - Hope for dads starting late26:48 - Final charge: live your pursuit of Jesus29:01 - Where to find Sam’s shows29:56 - Outro & call to actionLinksSunlitStudios.comHashtags#RaisingRebels #Fatherhood #SpiritualLeadership #FamilyDiscipleship #ChristianParenting #FaithAtHome #BiblicalParenting #ParentingTips #MenOfFaith #YouthMinistry #UnderTheHood #TheBibleShow #RioVistaChurch #DadsMatter