Season 1

Adrian Shepherd joined Dave to give us dads some much-needed time management tips and hacks. Adrian is an Amazon best selling author, time management expert, and speaker. He’s been featured in Inc., CEO World Magazine, and th...

This week, Dave chats with Ephraim from Orthodox Pilgrim on how he's using his spiritual gifts to enrich fellow Orthodox brothers and sisters with his YouTube and Discord channels. He explains how he converted to Orthodoxy, h...

We're introducing a special episode and series as part of the Dad Devotionals podcast called Orthodox at Work. Orthodox at Work provides an opportunity to discuss how to best live out our Orthodox Christian faith in the workp...

If you're a fan of Trisagion Films, this one is for you. This week, Dave sits down with Strati Papageorgiou, the Founder, Director and Editor of Trisagion Films. Strati tells Dave how Trisagion started and how they pick the s...

David O'Dell-Karagas joins Dave on the podcast to discuss his journey to Orthodoxy from Roman Catholicism. David tells Dave about his pilgrimage to Arizona where Elder Ephraim was located before he reposed (Memory Eternal)-- ...

Andrew Angyal is a man of many talents. He's a stay-at-home father and husband. Plus, he's a server and choir member at his church. In the episode, he shares how he orchestrated his own impromptu online services with a few …

Nate Ginn shares his journey to the Orthodox Faith from Evangelicalism-- and how being an Orthodox Christian helps us prioritize the Eternal. He gives some great lessons on approaching his conversion in a very practical manne...

James Constantine shares his experience growing up in the Orthodox Christian faith and how he's taking an active role in raising his children with a deep appreciation for Orthodoxy. He provides a beautiful illustration of how...

Jeff and Sarah Walton, authors of "Together Through the Storms: Biblical Encouragements for Your Marriage When Life Hurts," join Dave to discuss their new book and how they overcame issues in their own marriage. The Waltons b...

Deacon Sean Reid serves in the Canadian Archdiocese of the Orthodox Church in America. He's also the President and Head Coach at Arrowhead Coaching and Facilitation Solutions. You will also recognize him from The Saint Emmeli...

Brian Davis is a coach and business consultant who inspires men to live their purpose. He’s the founder of Men of Destiny and 100X Kingdom Entrepreneurs. Plus, he's a husband and father who understands what it takes to succee...

Abbot Tryphon of All-Merciful Savior Monastery joined the podcast to discuss how can fathers strike a better balance between work and their spiritual lives as well as how they can exemplify Christ to their young children. He ...

Raphael Fielder shares how his Orthodox Review YouTube channel brings him closer to God and keeps him accountable in reading about and living out the Orthodox Faith. Raphael tells Dave how and why he started the channel, plus...

Dave chats with Dr. Albert Rossi about how Orthodox Christian fathers and husbands can combat addiction by way of meditation. Dr. Rossi also shares his own experiences battling alcohol addiction and gives life lessons as a fa...

Episode #40 of Dad Devotionals is more of an announcement. Dave explains why the show is going to a one episode per week format. Got a question? Send Dave a message at https://anchor.fm/david-domzalski/message or email Dave a...

'Peter said to him, “Your money perish with you, because you thought that the gift of God could be purchased with money!"' That's the message from this episode's scripture reading, which is from the Acts of the Apostles. You ...

"Do not labor for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life, which the Son of Man will give you, because God the Father has set His seal on Him." That's the message from this …

Dave interviews Sam Cox, documentary filmmaker, graphic designer, and creator of New Men, a film that chronicles the lives of monks at Holy Cross Orthodox Monastery in West Virginia. Check it out at https://newmendoc.com/ . S...

In our first Saturday meditation, Dave reads from the Wisdom of Sirach (Chapters 1 through 3) from the Orthodox Study Bible. To pick up your copy of the Orthodox Study Bible, see https://amzn.to/3bZFBF6 . Got a question? Send...

Dave reads from John 5:30-6:2 where Jesus says, "I can of Myself do nothing. As I hear, I judge; and My judgment is righteous, because I do not seek My own will but the will of the Father who sent …

Daves reads from James 1:1-27 where we are told that testing our faith produces patience and how we're drawn away by own desires. Then, Dave shares a teaser that Dr. Albert Rossi will appear in a future episode of the …

On this Wednesday of St. Thomas week, Dave reads from Acts 4:13-22 and John 5:17-24. See https://www.oca.org/readings . In Acts, Peter and John are warned to no longer work in the name of Jesus and, in John, we see Jesus …

Happy Day of Rejoicing! During the Tuesday of St. Thomas week, we remember those Orthodox Christians who have fallen asleep in the Lord. Make sure to check out the "Day of Rejoicing" article on the Orthodox Church in America ...

Rashawn Copeland joins Dave on the show to discuss how we need to live out our belief in God and the Christian faith. Oftentimes, we profess what we believe, but we don't live it out other than on Sunday. Also, …

Have you ever noticed how devoted your wife is to your children? She goes about her day (either as a stay-at-home mother or working mother) and tirelessly gives to you and the children. If she stays at home, she tends …

"Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" That's the message from Jesus in Matthew 6:27 NIV. We are so consumed by worry and anxiety that we lose sight of what God does and …

As fathers and husbands, we are called to be role models to our children. We should exemplify how to pray, how to love, and how to forgive. Dave shares some wisdom from Dr. Albert Rossi's article, "The Spiritual Aspects of …

Christ is Risen! Indeed He is Risen! Brothers, let's pray the Paschal Hours together. Shall we? Follow along at http://ww1.antiochian.org/sites/default/files/paschal-office.pdf . Also, Dave reads from the Gospel of Luke for B...

Father Barnabas Powell joins Dave to discuss what fathers and husbands can do to be faithful even while struggling. As followers of Christ, our focus is not on getting relief, but on being formed and shaped while running our ...

Father Ted Pulcini recites the great Paschal Sermon of St. John Chrysostom for us here on Holy Pascha. For the full text of the sermon, please visit https://www.oca.org/fs/sermons/the-paschal-sermon Check out Episode #23 with...

How has attending virtual Church services over YouTube, Facebook Live, and Zoom gone for you? Well, dads, hopefully it's better than how it's going for Dave. His two kids were so loud... neighbors heard it from the street! He...

Father Ted Pulcini joins Dave to discuss what he's up to after retiring from the priesthood in August 2019. He touches on how Orthodox Christians can acquire an inner stillness and why our current circumstances are an opportu...

Dr. Philip Mamalakis, Associate Professor of Pastoral Care at Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and author of Parenting Toward the Kingdom: Orthodox Principles of Child-Rearing , joined Dave to discuss how Orthodox...

When Christ died for us, normal life came to an end. Our new normal is our life in Christ-- not some pandemic. Today, Dave reads a portion of "Holy Week Explained", an in-depth article from https://www.stdemetrios.net/news/ho...

So, you thought Easter was yesterday? Well, not for us Orthodox Christians. Nope. Our Holy Week begins today and it all has to do with the calendars the east and west follow. Also, Dave shares a beautiful quote from the …

You may not be a party animal, but that doesn't mean you can't be a fun dad. No, that doesn't mean you need all the latest gadgets or toys. And it certainly doesn't mean you need to have a cook-out …

During this pandemic, we are being called to be obedient to our church leaders. In doing so, we are drawing closer to God in a way most of us have never experienced (including Dave). As Saint Macarius of Optina said …

As husbands and fathers, we are called to be stewards of our family. We're called to support them and not be a stumbling block on their spiritual journey. In this episode, Dave discusses how the Orthodox Christian husband see...

With the pandemic, it's not possible for new dads to be in the delivery room. Hospitals won't allow it. Not only is this difficult for the mother, of course, but dads have it tough as well. The day a child …

Dave talks about how the coronavirus pandemic has lead to many fathers working from home. We touch on how dads can stay productive with their jobs and also be present with their wives and children. Also, Dave reads a passage …

David Domzalski discusses this is not the first time the faithful had to deal with an illness or external threat that closed the church or kept us from gathering. He shares a blog post titled, "The Virus that Stole Pascha", …

David Domzalski discusses how we need to focus on what makes us Orthodox Christian and make our homes little churches. This season is difficult and it will be hard not attending church at Easter / Pascha, but we need to …

David Domzalski discusses how instead of being fools to this world, we should be fools for Christ. Plus: Dave reads the Scripture Readings for Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Readings taken from https://www.oca.org/readings Contac...

David Domzalski discusses what it means to be put your trust in God rather than rely on your own strength. He also shares a personal story that highlights how he tried to put his will before the will of the …

David Domzalski discusses what it means to be a steward of the people and resources God entrusts to you. He also discusses how Mary is the ultimate steward and why her "Yes" is a truly selfless act. Plus, Dave shares …

David Domzalski reads the Scripture Readings for Thursday, March 26, 2020. Readings taken from https://www.oca.org/readings Contact Dave @ Dad Devotionals: Email us at DadDevotionals@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: https://fac...

David Domzalski reads the Scripture Readings for Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Readings taken from https://www.oca.org/readings Contact Dave @ Dad Devotionals: Email us at DadDevotionals@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: https://fa...

David Domzalski reads the Scripture Readings for Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Readings taken from https://www.oca.org/readings Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos: https://www.goarch.org/chapel/saints?contentid=470 Con...

David Domzalski reads the Scripture Readings for Monday, March 23, 2020. Readings taken from https://www.oca.org/readings Contact Dave @ Dad Devotionals: Email us at DadDevotionals@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: https://faceb...

David Domzalski reads the Scripture Readings for Sunday, March 22, 2020. Readings taken from https://www.oca.org/readings Contact Dave @ Dad Devotionals: Email us at DadDevotionals@gmail.com Like us on Facebook: https://faceb...