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

James Pellicane unpacks four battlegrounds where real fathers are called to long-suffering:

1. With God (when heaven feels silent)
2. With the Church (when people act like… people)
3. With our Career (when promotion is slow or never)
4. With Each Other (spouse, kids, in-laws—the daily grind)

Then he draws the line: the one place Scripture never asks us to be patient—with sin.

Straight-talk, no fluff, and immediately usable. If you're tired of confusing patience with passivity, this episode gives every dad the biblical clarity and practical grit to suffer long where it counts… and stand firm where it doesn't.

Most keep a quiet running tab: the time she embarrassed you at the party, the kid who lied, the coworker who threw you under the bus. Every replay adds another drop of poison to your marriage, your parenting, and your own peace.

In this straightforward message from 1 Corinthians 13, James Pellicane shows exactly what "love keeps no record of wrongs" looks like in real life—no fluff, no therapy-speak. You'll see how the mental scorecard works, why it feels justified, and—most importantly—how to delete the file for good. Practical steps any father can start today to quit punishing people for past sins (including yourself) and finally live free. If you're tired of old mistakes stealing today's joy, this one's for you.

In this laugh-out-loud (and wince-out-loud) message, James Pellicane maps the exact stages every father travels from calm to volcano: the slow simmer, the sarcastic comment, the raised voice, the slammed door—and the regret that always follows.

More importantly, you will get battle-tested steps to short-circuit the cycle before you lose it with your wife or kids. No guilt trips, no "just honest stories, real Scripture, and simple moves any dad can start using. Perfect for the man who wants his family to remember his laugh more than his temper.

1 Corinthians 13 says love "does not act rudely." Translation for dads: put the phone down at dinner, quit the sarcastic "whatever," and stop treating your wife like tech support.

In this funny-but-it-hurts message, James Pellicane holds up the mirror with zero guilt trips and a lot of laughs. You'll walk away with laugh-out-loud examples of everyday dad-rudeness, plus simple swaps that turn rude into respectful. Short, relatable, and instantly usable for any father who wants his home to feel like a safe place instead of a sitcom with a laugh track only he hears.

1 Corinthians 13 says love "does not boast, it is not proud." Most can quote it, but many still live with pride running in the background.

This episode humerously shows how pride shows up in a dad's life: the need to be the smartest guy in the room, the quiet resentment when another father gets recognized, the refusal to admit we're wrong in front of our kids, the subtle one-up stories at the dinner table.

More importantly, it gives the biblical remedy: cultivate a teachable spirit. When a dad stays willing to learn—from his wife, his children, other men, and especially from God—pride loses its foothold.