Episodes

21 hours ago
21 hours ago
Dads, it's important to be approachable when your child(ren) need you.
Sometimes, we think we're doing our best, but a few small adjustments can make a big difference in how open and available we seem.
In this episode, Rick shares valuable tips to help you enhance your fathering and create a stronger connection with your kids!

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
In the new podcast series entitled 'Fathering Focus' Rick covers different ways dads can focus on being intentional with their children.

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Sports is Life, BUT... Episode 4
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
In this episode, Rick and his guest Tico discuss how Tico and his family have used their love of sports to minister to throughout the years.
Tico shares how sports provided an avenue for him to be able to pour into people's lives that may not have otherwise been open to conversations about faith.

Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Sports is Life BUT... - Episode 3
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
Tuesday Mar 04, 2025
In this episode, Rick and his guest Tico discuss Tico’s inspiring journey to sports ministry, from starting as an intern to becoming an Associate Pastor. They explore how Tico’s passion for sports led him to opportunities to share the Gospel and mentor youth. Tico shares how sports provided an avenue for him to be able to pour into people's lives that may not have otherwise been open to conversations about faith. Tico also reflects on how God was confirming his next steps along the way, providing clarity and direction in his ministry and family life. He opens up about the challenges and rewards of his commitment to sports ministry and raising his family, showing how fatherhood, sports and the Christian walk can seamlessly work together in every aspect of life.

Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Sports is Life, BUT... Episode 2
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025

Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Sports is Life, BUT... Episode 1
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Dads (and moms!), we're thrilled about this one!
Rick and his guest, Tico Montoya, dive into an enlightening discussion on fatherhood and sports. They explore how sports serve as a powerful tool for teaching valuable life lessons. They also emphasize the importance of managing the role of sports so it doesn’t end up taking control of family dynamics.
This series is packed with insights that can transform generations!

Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Being a Faithful Father - Episode 4: Glimpses of God's Glory
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Rick and Jason discuss how families, churches and communities benefit from men in the church leading fathering movements in their churches.
Grab your phone or a notebook and take some notes to help reinforce the basics of being a Faithful Father! You’ll be reminded of, or introduced to, the importance of being physically present, engaging emotionally and leading spiritually by example.
Faithful Fathering was founded in 2000 by Rick Wertz, who felt called to encourage and equip dads to be Faithful Fathers and to reinvigorate the Church on the fathering front. Feel free to reach out for more information on starting a fathering movement in YOUR church! rick@faithfulfathering.org

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Being a Faithful Father - Episode 3: Leading Spiritually by Example
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Rick and Jason discuss how dads can lead spiritually by example. Praying, reading the Bible and leading the way to a Bible teaching church are examples of what is covered in this podcast episode.
Grab your phone or a notebook and take some notes to help reinforce the basics of being a Faithful Father! You’ll be reminded of, or introduced to, the importance of being physically present, engaging emotionally and leading spiritually by example.
Faithful Fathering was founded in 2000 by Rick Wertz, who felt called to encourage and equip dads to be Faithful Fathers and to reinvigorate the Church on the fathering front. Feel free to reach out for more information on being a Faithful Father: rick@faithfulfathering.org

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Being a Faithful Father - Episode 2: Engaging Emotionally with Your Children
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
In this podcast series, Rick and Jason cover the second tenant of being a Faithful Father, engaging emotionally with our children.
Grab your phone or a notebook and take some notes to help reinforce the basics of being a Faithful Father! You’ll be reminded of, or introduced to, the importance of being physically present, engaging emotionally and leading spiritually by example. Faithful Fathering was founded in 2000 by Rick Wertz, who felt called to encourage and equip dads to be Faithful Fathers and to reinvigorate the Church on the fathering front.

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Being a Faithful Father - Episode 1
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
In this podcast series, Rick and Jason revisit the fundamentals of being a Faithful Father. Life can get so busy that we often overlook the core priorities of being a Faithful Father.
Grab your phone or a notebook and take some notes to help reinforce the basics of being a Faithful Father! You’ll be reminded of, or introduced to, the importance of being physically present, engaging emotionally and leading spiritually by example.
Faithful Fathering was founded in 2000 by Rick Wertz, who felt called to encourage and equip dads to be Faithful Fathers and to reinvigorate the Church on the fathering front.