Facing Our Fears: The Dark Tunnel

JT uses childhood fears, a snake bite, and the image of a dark tunnel to explore how fear of the unknown can drive us to panic and try to control what we cannot. Drawing on Christian faith, John 6, and a story about comforting his injured son, he encourages listeners to face their fears, process them, and trust God through difficult seasons.

JT reflects on recognizing a long-standing pull toward chaos after years of living in survival mode, and asks how to build a peaceful life instead. Drawing on counseling, recovery from pornography, and Romans 12:2, he offers a faith-centered way to examine old patterns and choose what to carry into a new season.

JT uses learning video games with his son, especially Zelda, to explore how life brings new challenges as we move through different seasons. Drawing on his experience with divorce and job loss, he encourages listeners to treat unfamiliar struggles as skills to learn and to seek help from people who have faced similar situations.

In this episode, JT explores the concept of avoiding the trap of worrying about tomorrow by focusing on today as a teacher. Drawing from personal experiences and a book by Ryan Wekenman, the discussion emphasizes sitting with feelings, asking why, and taking actionable steps in the present moment.

JT shares his personal reflections on navigating the challenges of co-parenting after divorce, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility, love, and autonomy in relationships.

In this episode, JT explores the difference between being alone and feeling lonely, sharing personal insights and practical ways to find connection and contentment in solitude.

In this episode, JT explores the concept of rebuilding a life after significant setbacks like divorce or job loss, emphasizing the importance of a strong foundation rooted in faith and self-worth. JT shares personal insights and practical steps for navigating the process with trust in God and practical wisdom.

In this episode, JT explores three main paths of work and purpose—freedom, domination, and escape—and how they apply to dads planning their future. JT discusses how understanding these paths can help you align your work with your family and spiritual life.

In this episode, the JT explores the complex question of purpose, sharing personal struggles and insights from faith, psychology, and life experiences. The discussion emphasizes that purpose is a journey, not a destination, and highlights the importance of trusting God's plan and seeking contentment in the present moment.

In this episode, JT shares a personal journey of wrestling with God through life's challenges, including divorce and personal growth. He explores the biblical stories of Job and Jacob to illustrate how wrestling with God can lead to humility, deeper relationship, and transformation.