Mistakes can hold us back or lead us to God for growth. Don’t let shame win; it’s a tool straight from Satan. We must confront shame to protect our hearts and families. Shame wants to keep you down. Jesus wants to bring you closer to Him. Psalm 51 shows us how to handle sin and shame through David’s words. #1: Acknowledge your sin is against God. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight (Ps. 51:4). You will make mistakes, but don’t let shame stop you. Like David, confess your sins to God without excuses. David didn’t say, “I’m sorry, but…” Imagine telling your kid, “I’m sorry for yelling at you, but you gotta admit how bad you were being.” That doesn’t cut it. #2: Ask God for forgiveness. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow (Ps. 51:7). Hyssop would be dipped in blood and sprinkled on the leper at the altar for cleansing. David was saying he’s a leper in need of cleansing. You and I, like David, need cleansed. Cleansing takes Jesus’s blood and asks God for forgiveness. #3: Allow God to help you restart. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me (Ps. 51:10). Feeling burdened by past mistakes? God offers a fresh start and desires to transform you. He not only forgives but He alone renews and equips you for your calling as a husband/dad.

How To Overcome Fear: Fear is something we all face, but it doesn’t have to control us. Whether it’s fear of failure, the unknown, or even something we can’t put into words, learning to overcome fear is essential to living fully. God’s Word gives us practical ways to confront our fears—through honest reflection, connection with others, and relying on His promises. As husbands and dads, we set the tone for how our families face challenges. By anchoring ourselves in God’s truth, we can turn fear into an opportunity to grow in faith, strength, and purpose.

Don’t Bench Yourself With Shame: Mistakes can bring us down, and it’s easy to succumb to shame in these moments. However, these are some of the best opportunities for us to grow as dads. We miss out on these opportunities when we let shame keep us on the bench. Shame is one of Satan’s trickiest and most clever tools that he has to use against us, but in today’s episode, we cover what shame really is, where it comes from, and some of the ways to fight it. Christ’s sacrificial love provides us with the strength we need to get off the bench and put shame back in it’s place. The battle against shame in our families starts with us dads, so let’s get back in the game today.

Joy restored. Life can weigh you down, but hope can be found. Psalm 51:12 David asks God, “Restore to me the joy of your salvation…” Sin can rob us of our joy, but we have the power to seek it. Sin and joy can’t live together as friends. David pleaded with God to restore to him the joy of his salvation. David didn’t ask that his salvation be restored—his salvation wasn’t in question. He asked for the joy of his salvation to be restored. Ask God to restore the joy of your salvation. You can be the catalyst for your family’s renewed passion and purpose in following God.