In this raw and heartfelt episode, new dad Josh D'Ambrosio sits down with host James to share his unexpected journey into fatherhood—one forged through personal hardship, renewed faith, and the wild reality of raising a spirited 2-year-old.

Josh presses James for hard-won wisdom on what actually works when the toddler years hit. James lays it out plainly: staying fully present even when work pulls hard, locking arms with your spouse on a unified front, and intentionally building self-control and respect from the earliest age.

With unflinching honesty, they dive into real discipline that gets results—including the when, why, and how of spanking as a calm, private, and dignified act of teaching rather than angry punishment. You'll hear practical strategies on staying consistent so kids aren't confused, staging everyday scenarios at home to prepare them for life, handling disrespect without losing your cool, and pairing clear consequences with generous rewards—all while protecting a warm, loving home and keeping parents from burning out.

If you're a dad in the trenches (or about to be), this is the no-nonsense, faith-grounded conversation you didn't know you needed.

Timeline

• 00:00 Introduction to Josh D'Ambrosio's Journey

• 04:33 Navigating Fatherhood as a New Dad

• 07:15 Discipline and Parenting Techniques

• 10:04 The Importance of Consistency in Parenting

• 12:53 Balancing Work and Family Life

• 15:40 The Role of a Father in Child Development

• 18:21 Challenges of Parenting a Two-Year-Old

• 30:12 Unified Parenting Strategies

• 32:12 Creating Scenarios for Learning

• 36:06 Rewards and Consequences in Parenting

• 38:54 Managing Disrespectful Behavior

• 41:57 The Importance of Timing in Discipline

• 49:02 Understanding Child Behavior and Needs

To Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PsTzC_zvwrQ

https://podcasts.apple.com/jo/podcast/59-biblical-discipline-for-toddlers-a-new-dads/id295386637?i=1000741536482

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7x7QnQcoINiSFuwU7TVY0x?si=uEYZwI86RtuK9KSLtw_ceQ

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James shares a recent Yosemite hike where losing the trail for even a minute made everything harder. Same with life—when you know where you're headed with God, family, work, money, and yourself, daily choices get simpler.

In this practical message, you'll get a straightforward way to picture the finish line for each area of your life. Once you see it, today's decisions fall into place naturally. No drama, just clear direction for busy dads.

In this powerful and practical conversation, Bill Farrel — pastor, author of 61 books, father of three sons, and grandfather of eight — shares the proven principles that helped him raise confident, capable young men who are now three of his closest friends.

Bill walks through the two core commitments that shaped his parenting: being fully present and becoming a student of each child. He discusses how parents can manage busy careers while staying relationally close, how to understand a child's motivation and stress points, and why every kid needs individualized leadership, not cookie-cutter parenting.

You'll also hear Bill's insights on launching young adults, guiding teens through puberty, shifting your role from coach to consultant to friend, and handling dating, decision-making, and conflict with wisdom instead of control.

If you want to raise children who grow into responsible, confident adults—and actually enjoy being around you—this rich, honest conversation will equip and encourage you.

To enjoy on Youtube: https://youtu.be/VXcKT8NJsrA

Pellicane Coaching: happyhomeuniversity.com/coaching