The Rooted Dad Podcast

Episode 22: Faith and Healing with Dr. Nate Deitz

Logan and Dr. Nate Deitz as they explore the transformative journey from Indiana to Alaska, highlighting the profound impact of chiropractic care and the integration of faith in healing. Dr. Nate shares personal stories of overcoming family health challenges and emphasizes the importance of building a legacy, community connection, and holistic wellness. Discover how faith and healthcare intertwine to create powerful healing experiences.
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Ep. 21 | Ask Me Anything: Grief, Grace, and Staying Present

In this month’s Ask Me Anything episode, Logan Engle and recurring guest Matt Houston share an honest, unscripted conversation about grief, loss, and continuing to lead their families well through hard seasons. Logan opens up about losing his mom and navigating the early waves of grief, while Matt offers perspective from his own journey of loss years earlier. Together, they reflect on how grief affects emotions, habits, and decision-making, why vulnerability matters for fathers, and how to give yourself grace without staying stuck. The conversation closes on a lighter note with reflections on Christmas traditions, meaningful gifts, and what it looks like to stay present with your family during the holidays, reminding listeners that even in difficult seasons, they don’t have to walk alone.
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00:00 – Intro01:55 – A Different Kind of Ask Me Anything04:55 – Losing My Mom and the Weight of Grief12:05 – Matt’s Perspective on Loss23:55 – The Moments That Stay With You33:45 – Giving Yourself Grace While Grieving39:55 – Shifting the Conversation Toward Christmas40:45 – Favorite Christmas Gifts Growing Up47:45 – What Christmas Really Means as a Dad52:25 – Santa Cookies and Family Traditions54:30 – Final Encouragement and Closing
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Ep. 20 | Rooted in Faith: From Obligation to Invitation

In this Rooted in Faith episode, we’re opening up Philippians 4 and exploring how to help our kids turn Scripture into real life action.
I walk through the SOAP method, Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer, and share how I use it with my daughters to help them navigate anxiety, school pressure, unkind friendships, and overwhelming thoughts through God’s Word. We take a closer look at verses like Philippians 4:6–7 and 4:8, and what it means to replace worry with prayer and fix our minds on what is true.
This episode is an invitation to slow down, disciple your kids with intention, and lead your family with a faith that’s practiced daily. My prayer is that this conversation equips you to guide your children toward peace, confidence, and a deeper trust in Christ.
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00:00 – Turning Scripture Into Real Life01:45 – Why Bible Study Feels Overwhelming03:55 – Studying the Bible With Our Kids05:25 – The SOAP Method Explained08:30 – Reading Philippians 4 Together14:15 – Replacing Worry With Prayer18:35 – Fixing Our Thoughts on What Is True24:45 – Applying Scripture to Real Struggles27:50 – Teaching Our Kids to Pray Scripture31:20 – Final Encouragement + Prayer
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Ep. 19 | A Tribute to My Mom: Three Lessons She Taught Me About Life and Love

This week’s episode is a little different. A few days before recording, my mom went home to be with Jesus, and it has been one of the hardest things I have ever walked through. She was my biggest supporter, my steady encourager, and the person who taught me what it means to love without limits.
In this reflection, I share three lessons my mom passed down to me that shaped the man, husband, and father I am today. We talk about loving people with your whole heart, choosing kindness even when life feels heavy, and finding joy in the moments that do not make sense. My hope is that her legacy encourages you to slow down, cherish your people, and lead your home with compassion and purpose.
If you have experienced loss or are walking through grief, you are not alone. I pray this episode brings comfort, connection, and a reminder of the hope we have in Christ.
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00:00 Intro02:12 Honoring My Mom06:51 Lesson 1: Love Everyone13:26 Lesson 2: Choose Kindness19:59 Lesson 3: Find Joy in Every Season31:02 Final Tribute to Mom
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Ep. 18 | Renewing Your Mind with Oscar Banks on Faith, Healing, and Fatherhood

Oscar Banks is a pastor and mindset coach who has spent years helping people renew their minds and return to the heart of Jesus. From leading his church in St. Petersburg to developing affordable housing in his community, he believes real transformation begins when Christ becomes the center.
In this episode of The Rooted Dad Podcast, Logan and Oscar talk about what it means to stay grounded in your faith when the world feels loud, how Jesus meets us in our pain, and why our hardest seasons often become the stories that heal others. They also reflect on mentorship, legacy, and the mindset every dad needs to lead with love and conviction.
Tune in for a hope-filled conversation about faith, resilience, and the power of keeping Jesus at the center of it all.
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00:00 – Opening Message02:36 – Introducing Oscar Banks03:43 – How Logan and Oscar Met05:23 – Oscar’s Background and Calling06:13 – Pastoring Through the Pandemic07:05 – Why Affordable Housing Matters08:12 – A Revival in This Generation09:28 – Politics, Division, and the Church14:09 – Keeping Jesus at the Center16:06 – What Jesus Really Taught18:22 – Grace, Judgment, and Blind Spots22:00 – Why God Allows Hard Seasons29:04 – Pain, Perspective, and God’s Presence32:24 – Job’s Story and Staying Rooted34:31 – Logan’s Miscarriage Story37:03 – Turning Pain Into Purpose40:00 – Mentorship That Shapes a Man44:06 – Being a Thermostat, Not a Thermometer46:14 – The Three People Every Man Needs48:08 – What Legacy Means to Oscar51:36 – The Power of Forgiveness55:14 – How to Connect with Oscar56:33 – Final Encouragement + Outro
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Ep. 17 | Ask Me Anything: Navigating Conflict, Custody, and Calling as a Dad

We’re back with our latest Ask Me Anything episode, and Matt Houston has returned to help us answer some tough dad questions. This month, we dig into childhood health scares, navigating co-parenting tension with wisdom, finding healthier rhythms during the holidays, and the simple, everyday habits that help us stay present with our kids. From setting boundaries that protect our families to learning when to slow down, we share honest stories, practical insight, and real moments from our own journeys as dads working to stay rooted.
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03:18 – AMA Setup with Matt04:16 – Question 1: Harper’s Health Journey07:46 – Question 2: Co-Parenting & Safety Concerns11:31 – Hard Conversations & Consequences14:22 – Custody, Boundaries, and Protection18:22 – Question 3: Splitting Holidays with Family21:14 – Scheduling vs. Expectations25:00 – Question 4: What We Wish We Knew as New Dads30:54 – “Winging It” as a Dad33:18 – Question 5: Being More Present at Home36:40 – The “Yes Day” Idea38:56 – One-on-One Time with Kids41:48 – Inviting Kids Into Your Hard Days46:23 – Community, Friendship, and Dad Support47:57 – Rapid-Fire Thanksgiving Questions55:39 – Closing Thoughts + Thanksgiving Sendoff
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Ep. 16 | Rooted in Faith: How Dads Can Build Courage in Life’s Storms

In this Rooted in Faith episode, we’re walking through Matthew 14 — the moment Jesus meets the disciples in the middle of the storm and invites Peter to step out onto the water. It’s a powerful reminder that faith isn’t proven when the seas are calm but when the waves feel overwhelming.
I’ll share some of the storms my family has been navigating lately — caring for my parents, juggling work and fatherhood, even a late-night moment driving Uber — and how each one has pushed me to fix my eyes on Jesus instead of the wind.
This episode is an invitation to examine where you’re placing your focus, what’s pulling your attention off Christ, and how Jesus responds the moment you begin to sink. If you’ve been struggling with fear, exhaustion, or spiritual amnesia, this message will encourage you to invite Jesus back into the boat and trust Him with the waves.
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00:00 – Intro01:41 – Showing Up as Dads02:27 – Rooted in Faith Setup03:23 – Prayer04:10 – Reading Matthew 1407:22 – When The Storm Hits10:29 – Jesus Appears13:16 – “Take Courage”17:22 – Trusting God in Fear19:53 – Peter Stepping Out of the Boat25:50 – When We Start to Sink29:47 – Jesus Saves Immediately33:19 – Jesus in the Boat36:49 – Final Challenge + Prayer
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Ep. 15 | Rooted Conversation: The First Man She’ll Ever Love

In this Rooted Conversation episode, I’m talking about one of the greatest responsibilities we have as fathers — being the first man our daughters will ever love.
I’ll share stories from my own journey as a girl dad and the lessons God continues to teach me about modeling His heart through everyday moments — from how I speak and listen, to how I love my wife, to how I choose to stay when life gets hard.
We’ll look at what Scripture says in Ephesians 5 and Psalm 103, and how our tone, patience, and presence shape the way our daughters see themselves — and ultimately, how they see God.
My prayer is that this episode encourages you to love with more grace, lead with more humility, and see your role as a dad through the lens of God’s faithfulness. Because the way we love our daughters will help define what love looks like for the rest of their lives.
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00:00 – Intro01:20 – The First Man She’ll Ever Love03:10 – Teaching Our Daughters Their Worth05:00 – Modeling Love Through Action08:10 – How We Love Their Mom Matters10:05 – Showing Grace When We Fall Short12:50 – Three Ways Daughters Learn from Us15:45 – Faith in Action + Fasting Story17:30 – Modeling Forgiveness and Service20:35 – Showing Them Who God Is24:50 – Discipline and God’s Justice27:15 – Staying Present and Faithful31:25 – Asking Your Kids What They Need35:35 – Final Challenge + Prayer
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Ep. 14 | Living a Premier Life with Dr. Matt Horn on Faith, Health, and Fatherhood

Dr. Matt Horn believes true health starts at the root—spirit, mind, and body. As one of the leading chiropractors of The Premier Life, he’s redefining what it means to live well by helping families pursue healing the way God designed it: from the inside out.
In this episode of The Rooted Dad Podcast, Logan and Dr. Horn dive into how faith shapes our approach to wellness, why slowing down can actually restore our strength, and what it looks like to lead your family by example in a fast-paced world. From chiropractic miracles and mindset shifts to building a “health ministry” that puts Christ at the center, this conversation challenges every dad to take ownership of his health—and his legacy.
Tune in for a powerful reminder that being present starts with being well.
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00:00 – Intro & Opening Thoughts02:00 – Meet Dr. Matt Horn03:30 – Redefining Health & Healing07:15 – How Dr. Horn Found His Calling10:15 – Faith Meets Chiropractic12:00 – Building a Christ-Centered Practice15:00 – The Root Cause of Sickness18:00 – The Truth About Modern Medicine21:15 – Shifting the Family Health Mindset25:00 – Slowing Down in a Fast World33:50 – Leading Your Family by Example37:30 – Faith in Business & Everyday Life40:00 – The Power of Prayer at Work43:00 – Closing Thoughts & Legacy
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Dad Confessions: Halloween Special

Logan shares responses from some of his halloween Dad Confessions and reflects on the challenges of fatherhood, expressing feelings of inadequacy in balancing work and family life. He emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and community support among dads, sharing personal anecdotes that highlight the shared experiences of parenting. Logan's insights encourage fathers to recognize their value and the significance of building a supportive network.
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