Preacher in the Hat

Preacher in the Hat

A podcast about life, family & ministry with Steve, Derek & Eric. Produced by Chris. Some things are best told in story form. And we believe there is a story to tell. Hard lessons, joyous victories, or humble beginnings. The stories point to the One who wrote them. preacherinthehat.com

Episodes

October 16, 2025 30 mins

Wrapping up the series on the State of Manhood, let's talk about vices. Phones. TV. Alcohol. Drugs. Money. Now let's talk about the real, suitable replacement for them. The only suitable replacement.

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To borrow from Randy Moss, this one is about "straight cash, homie."

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September 25, 2025 39 mins

We continue to dive into the State of Manhood from Better Man. This time we're talking about work. Have we strayed from the original design of work?

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September 18, 2025 40 mins

The team discusses the "State of Manhood" from betterman.com. What is driving men away from church and spiritually leading the home? 

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September 10, 2025 32 mins

URGENT! URGENT! EMERG...... Ok, we don't want to get in trouble for copyright infringement, so we'll stop there. We're talking urgency in the Kingdom of God. 

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September 4, 2025 41 mins

"Acting like a child" often has a negative connotation, but we know the Bible instructs us in child-like faith. 

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We took the opportunity to look within our group for a story of transformation, and we didn't have to go back very far. Steve details his short battle with cancer, the role fear played, and how Jesus changed him and prepared him before the battle ever even started.

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Ralph returns for Part 2 to talk about life after he met Jesus!

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After several failed attempts, we finally got him! Bishop Ralph Garth joins the podcast to talk about what his life was like before he met Jesus, a beautiful setup for the anticipated PART 2.

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August 7, 2025 31 mins

Sometimes you have to take a second and reset. That was our summer. Reset. Fresh start. God is in it all. Preacher in the Hat is back.

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August 3, 2025 22 mins

As our Dad Mode series winds down, our minds shifted to where dads go from here. More specifically, how can we be best equipped to face everyday life? There is no better equipment for everyday life than the Armor of God. Ephesians 6 lays the groundwork for us, so let's dive in!

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July 24, 2025 22 mins

What is a normal day for a Dad? Is there such a thing? We talking about the tough times, and making sure we embrace the grind and enjoy the great moments--because there are many. Getting to do this? It might just be the greatest job we could ever have.

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July 17, 2025 22 mins

Is it time for a Dad Mode Manifesto? Let’s take a look at how we can move past the burnout and live Dad Mode sustainably.

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July 10, 2025 25 mins

Feeling burned out? Burnout doesn't just happen to parents. It happens to all of us. In this episode, we talk about what its like, how to combat it, and even graded our own current levels of burnout. Take the test and find out yours!

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July 3, 2025 21 mins

There are 3 things we can ALL--not just parents--relate to... We feel overwhelmed, we need wisdom, and we need community. No matter what stage of life we are in, we can be affected by these things. Let's talk about what Jesus has to say.

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June 26, 2025 24 mins

Do kids ask questions? Is water wet? Let's take a look at the hardest questions kids ask... and how we learn to love the--sometimes excessive--questions!

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June 19, 2025 23 mins

Welcome back to DAD MODE! 

On the agenda:

Is this piece of tech worth your kids' time?

Our top tech disasters

... and our WORST screen time infractions.

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June 12, 2025 21 mins

Welcome to DAD MODE! Here is our first episode, "The Screen Time Trials".

On the agenda:

The Top 5 Kids shows we wish we could delete forever

How to teach your kids to engage with entertainment thoughtfully

... and don't miss out on the call to the DADvice Hotline.

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June 5, 2025 22 mins

We wanted to set aside a time for a quick talk to say "Thank You" to all the fathers out there. We know Father's Day can be hit and miss for some people. It can also be downright painful for others. That's why we wanted to take this time to celebrate the ones who are doing it right.

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May 29, 2025 39 mins

The easy answer is Hebrews 10:24-25a, "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together." That's certainly enough reason to go, but sometimes it feels like there's more to it these days, for good or bad. 

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