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.

Presented by Trust and Will: Trustandwill.com/rooted

00:00 – Intro
01:41 – Showing Up as Dads
02:27 – Rooted in Faith Setup
03:23 – Prayer
04:10 – Reading Matthew 14
07:22 – When The Storm Hits
10:29 – Jesus Appears
13:16 – “Take Courage”
17:22 – Trusting God in Fear
19:53 – Peter Stepping Out of the Boat
25:50 – When We Start to Sink
29:47 – Jesus Saves Immediately
33:19 – Jesus in the Boat
36:49 – Final Challenge + Prayer

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