When it comes to being a great husband, there are a few days we need to remember: her birthday, Valentine’s Day, your wedding anniversary, and of course, Mother’s Day.

I grew up watching my dad spend lots of money on purses, perfumes, and other luxuries for my mom on Mother’s Day, while simply sharing the credit with me and my sister. That’s what I thought I was supposed to do… until I cracked the code.

Mother’s Day will be here sooner than you realize, and I want you to be ready. This week, I’m sharing the formula for giving your wife the perfect Mother’s Day gift every year. I’ll keep it simple and walk you through exactly what I did last year with my three oldest kids, who were between 4 and 8 years old.

Being a great dad is tied to being a great husband. Now you’ll be able to show your kids just how much their mom means to you by working together with them to give her the perfect Mother’s Day gift.

Some dads think being present means just being around but your kids can feel the difference between being there and being close.

In this episode, I talk about something simple that has a massive impact on your relationship with your children. Proximity. Not just physical presence, but intentional closeness. As fathers, we are called to model our lives after our Heavenly Father, and one of the most powerful things He offers us is nearness. He draws close to us, and we should be doing the same with our kids.

I break down three practical ways you can pursue proximity in your everyday life. These are not complicated strategies. They are simple, intentional choices that can change how your kids experience you as their dad.

In this episode you will learn

• Why proximity matters more than you think in fatherhood
• How doing what your kids love builds connection
• The power of bringing your kids into your everyday life
• How physical touch creates lasting emotional security

If you want to be a father your kids feel close to, not just one who provides from a distance, this episode will challenge you and give you clear direction on how to start.

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If our kids don’t take our words seriously, it’s not because they’re stubborn. It’s because something is broken in how we communicate as dads.

In this episode, I talk about what it really means to be a father of your word. Not just saying the right things, but actually following through in a way that builds trust, respect, and strong relationships with your children. I walk through a real story with my son and how one simple opportunity revealed a powerful lesson about discipline, consistency, and grace.

Too many dads either enforce rules without compassion or offer grace without structure. Neither works. Your kids need both.

In this episode you will learn:

• How to enforce discipline without damaging your relationship
• What it looks like to include a “window of grace” in parenting
• Why consistency matters more than intensity in discipline

If you want to lead your family well, you must value your words. This episode will challenge you to slow down, think before you speak, and become the kind of dad your kids can trust.