DadMode: God, Grit, Goals

About DadMode: God, Grit, Goals

Dad Mode with Mike Tobias is about navigating the challenges of fatherhood, faith, and leadership with grit, grace, and growth. As a father of six, Mike shares insights on family dynamics, personal growth, and resilience, while tackling tough topics like responsibility, gratitude, and critical thinking. Each episode offers practical wisdom, stories, and faith-based reflections to help dads lead their families with strength, purpose, and conviction. It’s not about being perfect—it’s about showing up every day with intention.

Publisher

Mike Tobias

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2023

Latest episode

29 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Jan 2026

   2.17 Why So Many Good Dads Feel Exhausted

   Many dads aren’t drifting. They’re gripping. In this episode of DadMode, Mike Tobias reflects on the quiet exhaustion many men carry while still trying to do the right thing—at work, at home, and in their walk with God. This isn’t about burnout or rebellion. It’s about alignment, effort, and the unseen stories that quietly shape how we live under pressure. If you’re a dad who’s still showing up—but doing it tired—this conversation is for you.

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   28 Nov 2025

   2.16 Midlife Marriage, Menopause & Faith: Leading When You Feel Lost with Cory Dunham

   If your marriage feels like it suddenly shifted… if your wife is changing, you’re changing, and nothing feels as stable as it used to—this episode is for you.In this powerful conversation, Mike Tobias sits down with executive leadership coach Cory Dunham to talk honestly about the emotional, spiritual, and relational realities men face in midlife. From the shock of menopause to the weight of leadership, identity, and faith, this episode pulls back the curtain on what men rarely talk about—but desperately need to understand.Together, Mike and Cory unpack:✔️ How menopause can shake even healthy marriages—and how husbands can respond with compassion, not confusion✔️ Moving from spiritual autopilot to actually hearing God again✔️ Why attention is the true measure of worship (news, fear, phones, and anxiety)✔️ How to lead your marriage and family when YOU feel lost✔️ The difference between performing leadership and living it from identity✔️ Building habits and rhythms that align your life with God’s design✔️ What it means to lead with humility, curiosity, and a Kingdom mindsetThis is a raw, real, hope-filled episode for husbands, dads, leaders—and any man feeling the pressures of midlife transition. You don’t have to navigate this alone. God is with you, and there is a way forward.If this episode helped you:👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for more faith, fatherhood, and leadership conversations📤 Share this with another man who needs encouragement todayConnect with Cory Dunham:Podcast: Unapologetic LeadershipLinkedIn / Website: CoryDunham.comRemember the four core truths we hold to on Dad Mode:God is goodJesus has forgiven meI am lovedEverything is possible#DadMode (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dadmode) #ChristianMen (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianmen) #Marriage (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/marriage) #Menopause (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/menopause) #Midlife (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/midlife) #FaithAndLeadership (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithandleadership) #CoryDunham (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corydunham) #MikeTobias (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/miketobias) #ChristianHusbands (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/christianhusbands) #LeadershipDevelopment (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadershipdevelopment)

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   28 Aug 2025

   2.15 From Skeptic to Street Preacher: A Rational Journey to Faith & God's Call for Men Today

   Join Mike Tobias on Dad Mode: God, Grit, Goals, as he welcomes Devin Wilbourn – a dad of three, street preacher, and former skeptic who has amassed over 50,000 followers on TikTok by speaking about Jesus in raw, real, and powerful ways.In this profound conversation, Devin shares his unique intellectual journey to faith, beginning with a radical re-evaluation of truth itself. He explains how he moved past fear-based beliefs from his youth and embarked on a rigorous quest to discover God through observation and reason. From contemplating the "Big Three" questions of humanity to examining ancient religions and the distinct "ripple effect" of Jesus, Devin outlines his path to a deep, experiential faith.This episode also dives into Devin's impactful ministry, "The Quiet Church," his perspective on fatherhood as a calling to steward God's children, and his powerful advice for men who feel stuck or are doubting their faith. Most importantly, Devin lays out what he believes are the **three critical fights God is calling men into right now: purity, strong leadership in marriage, and sacrificially loving their wives as Christ loved the church.** This is a must-listen for anyone seeking a logical foundation for their faith or practical guidance for living a godly life in today's world.Timestamps:0:00 Welcome to Dad Mode: God, Grit, Goals with Devin Wilbourn 0:12 Devin Wilbourn: Data Three, Street Preacher, Former Skeptic 1:35 The Profound Realization: Truth Exists Apart From Belief 3:52 Finding Freedom to Question God's Existence 5:04 Devin's Rational Journey to Belief: Starting with First Principles 11:09 Sociological Conditioning and Inherent Beliefs 14:59 The Moral Compass: Why Ask "Does God Exist?" 18:00 Hedonism: The Logical Conclusion If There Is No God 21:04 Life's Context: 90 Years vs. Eternity 25:28 Creating a Rubric for Belief, Free from Bias 28:00 Why Agnosticism is the Most Rational Position (Initially) 34:56 Limiting to Observation: Starting with the Atheist Position 37:00 The "Big Three" Questions Encoded in Human DNA 48:00 Creation as the Most Rational Observable Conclusion 52:00 Extrapolating the Creator's Characteristics from Creation 69:00 Seeking Communication: The Creator's Interest in Humanity 78:00 Analyzing Ancient Religions for Cohesive Answers 89:00 Judaism's Cohesion & Jesus: The "Man Who Screwed Up Judaism" 93:00 The Unique "Ripple Effect" of Jesus in History 100:00 Stepping from Evidence to Experiential Faith 110:00 The First Time God Spoke: A Year of Seeking 1:00:56 Faith: The Bridge Between Evidence and Knowledge (Not Blind Belief) 1:04:28 Engaging with "Checking Your Brain at the Door" Christianity 1:07:27 The Genesis of "The Quiet Church" and TikTok Ministry 1:28:10 Faith and Fatherhood: Stewarding God's Children 1:41:04 Finding God's Goodness Amidst Financial Adversity 1:52:15 Advice for Men: Start, Pray More, Read Scripture in Chunks 1:56:48 What Devin Would Tell His 13-Year-Old Self 2:00:56 God's Three-Pronged Fight for Men Right Now 2:01:54 The Fight for Purity (and its link to power) 2:04:18 The Fight to Lead in Marriage with Strength and Confidence 2:08:53 The Fight to Lay Down Your Life for Your Wife 2:18:15 Connecting Purity to Power in Men's Lives 2:21:46 How to Connect with Devin and The Quiet ChurchFor more information on Devin Wilbournhttps://thequietchurch.orgFor more information on Mike Tobiashttps://miketobias.me

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