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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 45 MIN

S2:E5 - Raising Godly Kids Who Aren’t Useless | Faith, Work Ethic, and Real-World Skills

from 🎙️ Dad Schooled: Faith, Fatherhood & Leadership 🎙️ · host Dad Schooled

It’s not enough to raise “nice Christian kids.”We want to raise capable adults.In this episode of DadSchooled, Josh and Jimmy talk about the balance between building strong faith and teaching real-world life skills. Because godliness without responsibility, work ethic, and competence leaves kids unprepared for adulthood.We cover:Why character should produce competenceTeaching work ethic as part of discipleshipThe life skills every teen should be learningWhy dads avoid training (and why we shouldn’t)How responsibility builds dignity and confidenceFaith and usefulness go together.A godly man or woman should be a net positive wherever they go.If you’re a dad who wants to raise kids who love God and can handle real life, this episode is for you.

It’s not enough to raise “nice Christian kids.”We want to raise capable adults.In this episode of DadSchooled, Josh and Jimmy talk about the balance between building strong faith and teaching real-world life skills. Because godliness without responsibility, work ethic, and competence leaves kids unprepared for adulthood.We cover:Why character should produce competenceTeaching work ethic as part of discipleshipThe life skills every teen should be learningWhy dads avoid training (and why we shouldn’t)How responsibility builds dignity and confidenceFaith and usefulness go together.A godly man or woman should be a net positive wherever they go.If you’re a dad who wants to raise kids who love God and can handle real life, this episode is for you.

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