Best Davis Carman Podcasts (2025)

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#261 How to Instill a Love of Learning 19:02

10d ago19:02

19:02

Davis and Rachael Carman discuss 5 ways to instill a love of learning in your children as a homeschool parent and the importance of doing so.

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#260 Valentine's Day 13:21

24d ago13:21

13:21

Valentine's Day is almost here! Join us as we reminisce over our vow renewal and discuss the value of showing your kids how much you love your spouse.

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#259 The Inauguration and March for Life 33:48

1M ago33:48

33:48

We spent the week of January 20-24 in Washington DC to attend the Inauguration of President Trump, visit family, and sponsor the March for Life where Vice President JD Vance made his first public appearance. We share many more activities from the week in our nation's capital.

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#258 New Year Goal Setting 20:32

2M ago20:32

20:32

We continue our annual tradition of recording a "goal setting" discussion on the first Monday of each new year. This year we want you to ask this question: "What is the one thing you can do this week that will make all the difference in the world?" Then for goodness sake, make sure you get that one thing done.…

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#257 Devotional - Parting the Waters 5:21

2M ago5:21

5:21

We present a devotional on the 5th Monday of each month. This time, it's based on Exodus 14:21 and other times God parted the waters.

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#256 Mary Remembers 28:27

2M ago28:27

28:27

Each year during the Advent season, it's our tradition to replay this dramatization of the Christmas story entitled: Mary Remembers.

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#255 Favorite Childhood Christmas Memories 22:24

3M ago22:24

22:24

In this holiday themed episode, we reminisce about our favorite childhood Christmas memories. Then we point out the difference in what we experienced versus what we decided to do with our own children.

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#254 How Many Times? (pt 13 of 13) - Conclusion 35:07

3M ago35:07

35:07

We finally wrap up this 13-part series with a walk through memory lane. We briefly review all 11 shows (not counting the introduction and today's conclusion).

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#253 Giving Tuesday 10:45

3M ago10:45

10:45

Thanksgiving is followed by Black Friday, which is followed by Cyber Monday, which is finally followed by Giving Tuesday. This is a day to promote giving opportunities. What organizations do you plan to support this year? Giving Tuesday is a great way to pause and think about which charitable organizations you want to support financially.…

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#252 The Family Dinner Project 21:27

3M ago21:27

21:27

In 2018/2019, The Family Dinner Project concluded that the average family dinner only lasts 12 minutes. That's not a long time. They also discovered that one-third of families do not talk during their meals together. An encouraging statistic was that 87% of families do have at least one meal together each week. How can you make the most of your fam…

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#251 How Many Times? (part 12 of 13) - I Love You! 14:38

4M ago14:38

14:38

This is the bonus episode we've been promising to include in this series. We looked at 10 of the 68 chapters in Rachael's book titled: How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You? This is an 11th chapter we included. How many times do you say "I love you" to your kids? We hope it's a lot.

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Sam Black – Winning the Battle with Pornography in the Church and Home Bonus Episode 18:28

4M ago18:28

18:28

"It's important that you have another man in your life that you're being open and honest with. Why? Because a man knows how a man thinks." — Sam Black Watch this interview today, ONLY on @X! In this bonus episode of the Thinking Dad Podcast, host Garritt Hampton and guest Sam Black, of Covenant Eyes, dive deep into the critical issue of pornography…

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#250 Dixie the Dog 22:17

4M ago22:17

22:17

We believe pets should be allowed in all schools, especially your homeschool. In this show we talk about the many varied pets we had in our homeschool and introduce you to the newest member of our family: Dixie the dog. She's a 3-month old yorkipoo.

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#249 Alaska 25:14

4M ago25:14

25:14

Rachael spoke at two homeschool events in Alaska. One in North Pole (near Fairbanks) and the other in Anchorage. In this show, we talk about our visit to the 49th state, the sites, and people, and the moose (you'll understand what I mean when you listen).

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Sam Black - Healing the Church: Overcoming Pornography and Redefining Discipleship 53:13

4M ago53:13

53:13

"Pornography is undermining every ministry of the local church. From young to old, men and women are struggling." — Sam Black Watch this full interview today, ONLY on @X! Garritt Hampton and guest Sam Black, of Covenant Eyes, take on the critical issue of pornography within the church, discussing its impact on men, women, children, and even pastors…

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#248 How Many Times? (part 11 of 13) - How Many Times...? 13:58

4M ago13:58

13:58

In this 13-part series based on Rachael's book, we have been looking at 10 (plus a bonus) of the 68 chapters. In this episode, we look at chapter 9, which where the title of the book came from: How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You?

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#247 Empty Classrooms 15:16

5M ago15:16

15:16

Since the pandemic of 2020, public schools are experiencing an epidemic of chronic absenteeism. Why is this happening? What's going on? And what about homeschools? By definition, all homeschoolers should receive a perfect attendance award every year. They never miss a day, even when the are sick. Listen in to hear all of our thoughts on this subjec…

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Steve Cleary – The Gospel Mission: Using Media to Reach the World 55:08

5M ago55:08

55:08

"We're reaching people through the power of storytelling." — Steve Cleary Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Garritt Hampton sits down with Steve Cleary, the founder of Revelation Media and the groundbreaking iBible project. Discover how Steve’s early experiences with Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand and working with Voice of the Martyrs …

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#246 Five Things to Prioritize in Your Homeschool 27:01

5M ago27:01

27:01

Do you ever wonder if you're doing enough, preparing your students to be prepared for life after graduation from your homeschool? Of course. We all have doubts and ask these kind of questions from time to time. In this show we share what we believe to be 5 things to teach so that you can rest assured that you were responsible with this opportunity …

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#245 How Many Times? (part 10 of 13) - Be Still 21:10

5M ago21:10

21:10

I bet you recently told your kids to "Please be still." And when you said this phrase, did you get a sense that God was trying to say the same thing to you? Yeah. This happens to all parents. In this episode, we talk about being still and knowing that He is God.

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Davis Carman - Four Roles of a Modern Man 1:09:40

5M ago1:09:40

1:09:40

"A father is a shepherd, responsible for the safety, provision, and godly upbringing of his children." — Davis Carman Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Davis Carman joins Garritt Hampton to discuss the foundational aspects of being a modern husband and father. Learn how to instill strong Christian values in your children, the signifi…

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#244 Devotional - The Maker of Heaven and Earth 4:24

5M ago4:24

4:24

This short devotional is based on Isaiah 40:28.

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#243 Creation and the Olympics 19:17

6M ago19:17

19:17

Did you see the opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris? Not a pretty sight. What was your reaction? How should Christians respond? We take a look at this AND some things we LOVE about the Olympic Games.

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Andrew Pudewa - Preparing for Persecution: Faith, Family, and Fortitude 1:05:54

5M ago1:05:54

1:05:54

"Physical, mental, and spiritual strength is essential for facing persecution." — Andrew Pudewa Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Andrew Pudewa joins host, Garritt Hampton, to discuss the significance of education in nurturing the spirit of our children, the impact of modern culture on family values, and the importance of fostering p…

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#242 How Many Times (part 9 of 13) - It Doesn't Matter What Everyone Else is Doing 22:33

6M ago22:33

22:33

How many times have you said this to your kids? In this episode, we discuss why it really doesn't matter what everyone else is doing and what God might be trying to say to you at the same time.

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#241 Fifty Reasons Homeschool Kids LOVE Homeschooling 21:58

6M ago21:58

21:58

I can't stand it when students say they "hate" school. Learning should be something people love. Here's good news. There are many homeschool kids who actually LOVE school, specifically HOMEschool. Here's a list of 50 reasons.

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Kevin Sorbo - Faith, Family, and TRUTH in Hollywood 52:24

6M ago52:24

52:24

"We’ve got to stop letting fear be the control for us. I want to wake up the lions. The sheep are going to be the sheep." — Kevin Sorbo Watch this full interview today, ONLY on @X! Be sure to follow @GarrittHampton for DAILY encouragement for thinking dads. Garritt Hampton sits down with actor Kevin Sorbo to discuss a wide range of hot-button issue…

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#240 How Many Times (part #8 of 13) - Now Is Not the Time 19:11

6M ago19:11

19:11

As kids learn social cues and manners, you will most likely have to teach them that sometimes their request or statements could be better timed. As the saying goes, "Timing is everything!" And God is faithful to do His will "in the fullness of time."

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#239 Homeschool Yearbooks 19:19

6M ago19:19

19:19

Have you made a yearbook for your family homeschool? If not, then listen (or watch this episode to see our actual yearbook), learn, and take away some ideas for crafts or scrapbooks to document your journey.

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Bob Lepine - Gospel-Centered Leadership at Home and In the Church 1:03:23

6M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

"We defer to his word, and we bring our experience and emotions in line with what his word teaches, not the other way around." — Bob Lepine Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel How can men lead their families in a way that honors God and enriches their relationships? Bob Lepine joins host Garritt Hampton for an inspiring conversation th…

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#238 How Many Times? (part 7 of 13) - Please Just Trust and Obey 23:58

7M ago23:58

23:58

We continue this 13-part series based on Rachael's book titled: How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You? In this episode, we discuss the common phrase: "Please. Just trust and obey me."

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#237 Five Things You Need to Know 57:11

7M ago57:11

57:11

In this episode, you get to hear a recording of a workshop Rachael presented at a conference in Arizona.

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Israel Wayne - Foundational Truths: Biblical Worldview, Education, and Discipleship 50:52

7M ago50:52

50:52

“The most important thing in life is to know God and Jesus Christ, whom he has sent. This is eternal life... That's the most foundational principle in the universe is truly knowing God." - Israel Wayne Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Israel Wayne, author, speaker, and director of Family Renewal, joins Garritt Hampton to discuss the…

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#236 Don't Ring the Bell 34:58

7M ago34:58

34:58

In this episode, you can hear the keynote presentation Davis gave at a homeschool conference in Arizona.

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#235 DEVO - Deuteronomy: Past, Present, and Future 5:16

7M ago5:16

5:16

On this 5th Monday of the month, I present a devotional based on Deuteronomy and the Mosaic message that looks at Israel's past, present, and future. Moses instructs the listeners to remember and do not forget.

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Brant Hansen - The Men We Need (To Be) 1:12:05

7M ago1:12:05

1:12:05

"Biblical manhood is beyond physical traits; it’s about being a keeper of the garden." - Brant Hansen Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Brant Hansen joins Garritt Hampton on the Thinking Dad to talk about a life-transforming approach to biblical manhood and trusting God. Discover how to balance daily living with future planning, the …

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#234 Creation-Based Science 15:03

8M ago15:03

15:03

What comes to mind when you hear the words "Creation-Based Science?" In this episode, we briefly summarize a book by Edward Klink on this subject. He makes a case that creation is the bookends of the whole Bible narrative. "Creation" In the beginning and "New Creation" in the end with "Redemption" being his middle outline point.…

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#233 Changing Curricula w Kathryn Gomes 23:06

8M ago23:06

23:06

Kathryn Gomes (author of Apologia's elementary level math curriculum) is our guest in this show where we talk about changing curriculum. What are the signs to look for? And how to best make the switch effectively and successfully?

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David Bahnsen - Work and the Meaning of Life 59:00

8M ago59:00

59:00

"God's character as a worker provides a biblical mandate for humans to engage in productive activity." - David Bahnsen Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Garritt Hampton sits down with David Bahnsen, author of Full-Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, to talk about work, faith, the character of God, and the meaning of life. David share…

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#232 Proud Legacy of Fathers 13:52

8M ago13:52

13:52

In our June blog, I wrote about the proud legacy of Fathers. In this show, we talk about this subject as a reminder that Dads have a very big influence on the lives of their children - for the good or bad.

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#231 Screen Strong with Melanie Hempe 37:32

8M ago37:32

37:32

In this episode, I interview Melanie Hempe, the founder of ScreenStrong.org -- She shares the story of her oldest son and his addiction to video games, which fueled her passion to help other families tackle this very real and important issue.

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Dr. George Barna - Raising Spiritual Champions: Restoring Biblical Foundations in Families and Churches 1:05:59

8M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

"Churches often measure the wrong things: attendance, money, programs, staff, and square footage. Jesus didn’t die for any of those." - Dr. George Barna Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Dr. George Barna joins Thinking Dad host, Garritt Hampton, to delve into raising children with a biblical worldview. Dr. Barna, renowned researcher …

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#230 How Many Times? (part 6 of 13) - [Your Name] 19:59

9M ago19:59

19:59

In this 13-part series, we are looking at individual chapters in Rachael's book titled: How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You? In this episode we look at the times you call your kids by their names. And we consider the times when God calls you by name. What is He trying to tell you in these moments?

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#229 How Many Times (part 5 of 13) - "No!" 27:38

9M ago27:38

27:38

How many times have you said "No" to your kids? And how many times has God said the same thing to you? Do you accept it any better than your kids? It's kind of surprising how much we had to say on such a short little phrase.

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Abraham Hamilton, III- Reviving Discipleship: The Church’s Role in Family, Culture, and Education 1:05:33

9M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

"Being distinct from the world means raising children to be holy and set apart." - Abraham Hamilton, III Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Abraham Hamilton, III joins Garritt Hampton on the Thinking Dad to unpack critical issues at the intersection of church, family, and culture. Get a pastor’s perspective on Church planting and grow…

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#228 Home Education with Sam Sorbo 36:42

9M ago36:42

36:42

Sam Sorbo is a Hollywood actress, writer, and producer. She also educated her three children at home. Now she wants to tell the world how great homeschooling is for children, parents, and family life.

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#227 Around the World in 30 Minutes 38:02

9M ago38:02

38:02

Who we are five years from now will be influenced by the places we travel. In this show, I welcome two guests to the show (Ladd and Doug) in order to talk about the major world cultural centers that we have visited over the years and how they have shaped our lives.

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Wil Addison - Raised to be Ready: Parenting with Purpose 1:09:13

9M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

"The battle today is for the identity and faith of our children." - Wil Addison Watch this full interview on our YouTube Channel Garritt Hampton sits down with Wil "The Great" Addison, co-host of the Culture Proof podcast with his wife Meeke, father of six, and an example intentional discipleship within the home. Wil shares his journey from 15 year…

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#226 How Many Times (part 4 of 13) - It's Your Choice 22:29

9M ago22:29

22:29

We continue this 13-part series based on Rachael's book titled: How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You? This time we discuss the phrase "It's Your Choice" that we say to our kids. We also look at when God is trying to say the same thing to us.

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#225 d'Skills with Hannah Grady Williams 39:45

10M ago39:45

39:45

In this episode, we talk with 25 year old Hannah Grady Williams. She graduated from her family's homeschool at age 14 and college when she was 18 years old. She introduces us to the idea of impact portfolios as a better career and education goal. Learn more at dskills.io

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