Joey Womble was Mike's youth pastor at 18, and watching him parent changed everything Mike understood about fatherhood. In this personal conversation, Joey shares hard-won wisdom from four decades of parenting—including his biggest regret and how he navigated his kids through divorce. Joey discusses the power of consistent presence over planned quality time, staying connected with adult children across distances, and the challenging transition from being "in charge" to becoming a friend. Whether you're parenting through difficulty or preparing for future stages, Joey's honest, practical insights will resonate with every intentional dad.

We're not trying to be bad parents, but we're more distracted than ever—and our kids are paying the price. From devices to pride, Mike breaks down five common ways dads neglect their kids without even realizing it. With the busy holiday season approaching, this episode offers practical solutions to help you stay present with what matters most. Your to-do list will never be done, but your kids won't be young forever. Don't miss them.

Despite having more wealth, technology, and comfort than any generation in history, we're less happy than people were in the 1950s. Why? This Thanksgiving week, we explore why gratitude has become a radical practice in our discontent culture. Drawing from the story of ten lepers and modern research, we'll discover why gratitude is a discipline, not a feeling—and how learning to notice and appreciate imperfect gifts can transform our hearts and break the grip of ingratitude.