Kayla, I enjoy watching your participation in the park videos (Randy Smith solo videos are not as interesting), and so very impressed to see how well you get along with Shane, Natalie, and Hailey. As a father of a daughter myself, you words here are - I am sure - greatly treasured by your dad.
One of the BEST aspects of this channel has nothing to do with seeing America's Parks but seeing how daughters relate and interact with their Father. Having three teen daughters myself, this has been convicting and hopeful to watch. May God give grace to Father's to flesh out such directives.
That was beautiful - both for my encouragement and to hear of your perspective on life! God bless you with those special young ladies as you depend upon His grace to impart the faith and strength we need! Happy Father's Day!
This is a beautiful video. The Lord has given you such a great relationship with each of the girls. You have summed up all that you have learned and applied so well. How blessed are our girls. So thankful for the way the Lord has used you in their lives to mold and shape them.
@@AmericasParks Marriage is a partnership and realizing one of the "meaning of life" principles is raising a family together. Julie has been an amazing influence on your children, I am sure. The two of you lead and set and example to all of us. THANK YOU for sharing.
Yes! You are right on the money. Research shows the HUGE impact of fathers on their daughters. What a HUGE responsibility fathers have been given. Thank you for sharing this GREAT advice and CALL TO ACTION for fathers. Scot regularly takes our daughters on dates to teach them how they should be treated, how they should act, and what their expectations should be for others around them. God has demonstrated this role for fathers. What an incredible calling. Thank you for taking that seriously with your daughters and for sharing it here openly. Honestly. And clearly. Looking forward to experiencing more of your channel.
Pastor Randy, as the father of a wonderful daughter who married an outstanding, godly young man, I can attest that your advice is spot-on! The first man a girl loves is her dad, and it’s incumbent upon fathers (with the Lord's help) to model how a man should treat a woman. I hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day! “May our daughters be like graceful pillars, carved to beautify a palace.” (Psalm 144:12)
Hey Randy, as you know I stumbled upon your channel researching National Parks for my two daughters. Yet one of the greatest discoveries and more so, blessings I have gained from this channel, you and your family has been watching you all share adventures together and the lessons gained from them. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom on parenting on this eve of Father's Day. You have been a gift to my family & I and we wish you the most Happiest of Father's Days
Thank you very much, Jymn! You have been a great encouragement to me. Have a blessed Father's Day as I know your children must be very grateful to have you as their father.
Awesome video! Great words of wisdom every young person should hear! I thank God for a Godly father who raised me in a Christian home and taught me the importance of how to respect women and waiting until marriage. If it wasn't for that piece of wisdom I don't know where I would be but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be married to my best friend. Thanks for sharing
What a beautiful testimony ! Your words came straight into my heart ❤️ How beautiful your words and your voice carry’s the love we have for our children’s! I have a 40 years old son Frédérick and a 36 years daughter Mylène and I’m so proud of what they have became . They are now mother and father of 5 children’s which make us so happy. Beautiful video Randy , I know the work that is behind this video and the timing could’ve been better than this ! Happy Father’s Day my friend . By the way congratulations for reaching 22k ...still going up ...it will never stop H&S 👩❤️👨🌈 From Boisbriand Québec Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you very much, my friends! You guys have wonderful hearts and because of that I am not surprised to hear that your children do as well. A lot of work, but such a worthy investment in our children.
Thought of you guys when I was putting this together. Impossible for me to watch your videos and not get flashbacks when I see your three daughters. You and Andrew seem to be doing a great work - keep it up!
Appreciate that and know in my heart (After watching so many of your videos) that this is indeed your heart as well! That God for revealing His way and giving us the faith and strength to pursue it!
Randy, thank you so much for this message and the example you are setting. I truly have been deeply encouraged since stumbling upon your channel earlier this year. My wife and I recently had a rare moment to spend a few hours on the road by ourselves. We talked about our 2 daughters and how we can prepare for these critical teenage years that are not too far away. I am indeed thankful for your example, and the renewed focus as a dad that I have from watching and observing your videos. I know the path can be rough at times, but its encouragement like this that keeps me convicted and on the path. God bless you and your family this Father's Day.
Thanks, Andy! Actually expanded this little video message for my sermon this morning. I really believe good parenting (as I am sure you guys have done) prepares for those tough teen years. From what your children have already experienced, they will better appreciate your wisdom and understand deeper your love for them.
This is such an beautiful, and timely message. I took my daughter and wife to Rocky Mountain NP this summer. My daughter and I bonded through a shared interest of hiking. Thank you again for this wonderful message, and God Bless…
Thanks Randy for this video. Raising kids is a HUGE responsibility. You have encouraged us to be more diligent and deliberate in how we raise our kids. We love your other videos, but this video has been most impactful. Keep doing what you’re doing!
It really means a lot to means to read that! I'm thankful you found the video useful and encouraged regarding your desire to be great parents! Stay encouraged!
In tears i have done all the opposite to what you have said. I disciplined too much. I was mean to her to try and drive her to success thinking she would do the opposite. I feel awkward when approaching her for anything i doubt very much she respects me and would come to me for anything. It kills me inside. I have 3 boys and 1 girl. She is my angel and i have always had her best intentions but obviuously did it wrong wish i had seen this 15years ago. Its never to late i spose thanks heaps for this i appreciate the wisdom 👍
God bless you, my friend! I'm sure you love your daughter and did what you thought was best at the time. As she is now older, I hope she will understand your heart, accept your apology and start fresh in the relationship.
Once again you have blessed your subscribers with beauty and words of wisdom. This is a message all fathers need to hear, but more so ALL men. I intend to share this with some special men I know who are raising young women. Thank you for your time and inspiration and leadership. God bless you and your family!
Great message Randy! I could not have articulated my feeling about fathering a daughter any better. Daughters are God's great gifts, and subsequently great responsibilities to men! I hope God continues to bless you, your daughters, and your entire family, current & future!
As a young father with 2 young daughters and during this difficult time, this video reaches close to my heart so thank you. I also just bought a tent and looking forward to camping and visiting parks across the country as you have!
All the best to you with that, John! Wouldn't trade our traveling adventures for the world. It's been so good to build our relationships and pour into these special young ladies!
This is AMAZING ADVICE for every father, and I enjoyed it very much. After watching dozens of AMERICA’S PARKS videos it became obvious that you have a special relationship with your children. We have a daughter (only child) in her thirties now, we practiced many of your methods in raising our daughter to trust us always, and that she may tell us anything. Going camping in the early years and traveling together was all part of that. I admire that you spend 1:1 time with each child, and that contributes to the way they interact so well with each other (which is also AMAZING!).
Wow I was really impressed with everything you just said about raising daughters the right way! If there were a lot more fathers out there like you the world would definitely be a much better. place. Truly beautiful words of wisdom spoken here. God bless you and your family Randy.
This is a beautiful message with inspiring thoughts and real convictions. Thank you for using your platform to share this video to all who will be lead to view it...and thanks for sharing your lives and adventures with us. You have been blessed and your family is blessed to have you as husband and dad! Enjoy a beautiful Father’s Day.
Very powerful messages in here Randy! I have no doubt that you have and always will be an amazing father and husband to your family! (as a side note - the editing is spot on. Awesome job).
In the late 50s and early 60s my dad bought a 35mm cine camera and filmed me and my brother from about 5 years old and I still have those tapes and his equipment to this day. It's a different world we live in today and I miss the innocence of bygone days. Interesting thoughts Randy and you have proved those words work by bring up a great family! Cheers Alan
Thanks so much, Alan! Wonderful to hear of your fond upbringing. Literally just sent a link to your channel in response to the previous comment. Take care, my friend!
I've been watching your videos to reminisce about times spent in the great National Parks and have always thought what wonderful girls you have. I see now that it is no accident that they are impeccably behaved and open to the wonders of this world. Thanks for the inspirational video and well done on being a great dad!
Great tips!!! Yep all the media they face this day is nuts. Appreciation for nature, and time out doors is the way to roll...love all your tips...I'm soaking them in as I begin the day with morn coffee. Diggin the sun set, and is that a new cam your shooting with... lookin crisp! Keep rocking it you are doing an amazing job! Hoping everyone is well and healthy. Keep on given er!
Thank you, my friend! Taking these guys on trips in the outdoors (individually and with family) has been huge in the development of our relationships. One of the best decisions I made. Like you, so thankful for this investment!
Absolutely agreed with everything you said. Being father of a daughter my self, totally understand and agree with your video. Simply awesome video and loved it. Thanks and appreciate your video. I hope someday I can do what you have been doing taking my daughter to a trail in america.. That's my dream. Respect....❤️👍🏼🙏
Such an incredible blessing to know a father’s love, even more a blessing to know of The Father’s love for us. Just came across your channel recently and am really enjoying all your content. This video really hit my heart hard. My biological father wanted nothing to do with me, and my step Dad didn’t really know what to do with me. We didn’t have the best relationship. 20-some years of praying for a better relationship, The Lord has blessed me in these strange times with a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my step Dad ( just call him my Dad ☺️) as he shows me how to fix up and work on the house I just purchased with my husband. I can’t begin to tell you how overjoyed I am to have such precious time to bond with my dad. Praise God for you, and my dad, and all Dads out there striving to have a loving relationship with their daughters and sons, raising them up in Christ.
Randy, I loved this video! I just got back from a 7500 mile cross country trip with my two sons. Trip order - Grand Canyon, Sequoia National Park, Pacific Coast Highway, Sequoia National Forest (Trail of 100 Giants), Death Valley, Las Vegas (just sightseeing), Bryce Canyon, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Beartooth scenic highway, Mount Rushmore, and the Badlands. Your videos inspired much of my iterneary! After watching this video on my return home, my daughter wants me to take her to the Grand Canyon. You have inspired us on so many levels! Keep up the great work and God bless.
Wow, Jody, your words are very dear to my heart! Love to hear of the investment you are making with your children (and what an awesome trip!!!) and how my humble channel has brought great inspiration to you! May God bless you and your family!
God gave you an amazing responsibility and privilege to raise your girls with Godly values. Thank God for fathers like yourself who take that responsibly seriously and raise there children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. May God bless you, your wife, and your daughters, as you share your lives and your love with each other. 🙏
Happy Father's Day Randy. This is a great video, I also am a father of a daughter and I couldn't agree more with what you said in this video. I am a very blessed father and I can see that you also are blessed. Thanks for your videos and keep them coming.
Comments like yours are the ones that encourage my heart and make the time I invest so worthwhile. God bless you Luis and thanks for the reminder as a dad myself!
Thank you again, with Jesus at my side I to have had the opportunity to show my daughter the way to walk in Him. I have not been perfect but have been loving and forgiving as our Father but not without correcting. Only by His grace and mercy can anyone take on such a task! We watched your message on Luke 21 so timely.
Love watching your interaction with your daughters. I’ve been lucky enough to co-raise along with my wife an amazing 19 year old myself. You’re a good man Randy. Hope to see ya on the trails.
Well done Randy!! This is truly inspiring!! I love the music and message here. We need this message in today's world from what you said!! I wish everyone could watch this UA-cam since you inspire me to become a better future father from your content here.
Hello America's Park's! Randy, The Lord has truly blessed you with Such a wonderful family and your children have a wonderful father. Happy Father's Day Randy! Oh... Rainbow Bridge, National Monument😊!
My 2 beautiful daughters are grown and starting families of there own. I did my best to be a strong role model for them. The thing is I've worked overnights their entire lives and I know there were times I could have done better. Just too many times that I was too burned out , times I didn't have the patience I should have. But my girls know I love them and want nothing but the absolute best for both of them.
And that is what matters most of all, David! I'm sure they knew and appreciated your true heart! If we are honest, all of us are flawed and that's why they come to learn only one (heavenly) Father is perfect. Happy Father's Day!
Very nice Randy. Watched it Pennie and she also was great full to you for sharing your thoughts. Being a Dad( and step dad) myself I realize how much of challenge it is. But it has been by far the most rewarding thing in my life. I struggle with it sometimes also, especially since I have become more or less estranged from my kids from my 1st marriage. I always think about it,what to do, what to say, should I let them come to me, should I right a letter? The list of questions goes on and on...but the one for sure thing I do is pray about it. Maybe God is telling me to be patient..because right now I cant seem to find the right answer...so i wait. But i know when God tells me I will be ready to listen. I am very thankful of my awesome relationship with kaylie and my wonderful 3 step kids, which i think of as my own. Thanks for this bud...hope to see you out on the road soon.
God bless you, my friend! That's the beauty of grace - it forgives, humbles and encourages - because we are all flawed creatures. Hope you find the wisdom you need to move forward!
Random thought... since you've traveled to Utah a lot for some reason I thought you might be of the LDS faith.. (which I am). I noticed in some of your videos that you express a lot of the same values we believe in. Regardless of your faith it's good to see someone who is upholding good virtues/ values. Nice to see that in this world.
Love this! I was listening to a Breakpoint podcast interview this week and was thinking that the voice of the guest was familiar. I soon realized that it was the guy from the America’s Parks podcast. It was a great listen. :-)
Ok, we might need you to start a new channel called "America's Dad" if you share anymore virtuous truth! Haha. But seriously, thank you for sharing this wonderful video. As a young man raised without a father, I value these words. I hope this reaches more people, and stamp out the negativity around us.
I like the idea! :) I am with you - possibly (and sadly) learned more from my dad regarding what I did not want to do with my children. Thanks, do agree that we need to hear this hope with all that's going around these days. So much confusion...
@@AmericasParks if it helps, I used to dislike videos just to remind myself I had watched it. I thought liking the video put it in some sort of a list of videos that I had watched and would fill up and not allow me to do it anymore. I since have learned this is not the case. So just know, it's perhaps not someone really disliking it, but someone tagging it as they have seen it.
STOP. Mid video. You naied it. Although I have two boys. Regardless. Same message. Gods way. His honor. They are our blessing. While we don't deserve them. We were chosen to do His work.
Right on, bro! Actually, I expanded the message from this video and made it my sermon this morning, applicable to parenting boys and girls. Happy Father's Day!
Incredible video. I love how these principles are primarily based on the Bible's teachings. If I have the privilege of becoming a father one day I hope I can follow these as well as you have. This website called jw.org has great Bible-based information about family life, and as a man of faith I'm sure you would love it. I strongly suggest you check it out!
It takes a great dad to raise great daughters. So thankful to be part of this family!
Thanks, you guys have been very patient with me! :)
Kayla, I enjoy watching your participation in the park videos (Randy Smith solo videos are not as interesting), and so very impressed to see how well you get along with Shane, Natalie, and Hailey. As a father of a daughter myself, you words here are - I am sure - greatly treasured by your dad.
Love you dad and the way you lead our family closer to Christ. I am truly blessed to be your daughter! Happy Fathers Day!
You do have an amazing Dad.
Thanks, Natalie! You guys make it easy! :)
One of the BEST aspects of this channel has nothing to do with seeing America's Parks but seeing how daughters relate and interact with their Father. Having three teen daughters myself, this has been convicting and hopeful to watch. May God give grace to Father's to flesh out such directives.
That was beautiful - both for my encouragement and to hear of your perspective on life! God bless you with those special young ladies as you depend upon His grace to impart the faith and strength we need! Happy Father's Day!
With all the voices "preaching" today, America needs to hear THIS message.
Appreciate the affirmation, Glenn!
This is a beautiful video. The Lord has given you such a great relationship with each of the girls. You have summed up all that you have learned and applied so well. How blessed are our girls. So thankful for the way the Lord has used you in their lives to mold and shape them.
Thanks, Julie! Couldn't have done it without you! :)
@@AmericasParks Marriage is a partnership and realizing one of the "meaning of life" principles is raising a family together. Julie has been an amazing influence on your children, I am sure. The two of you lead and set and example to all of us. THANK YOU for sharing.
Yes! You are right on the money. Research shows the HUGE impact of fathers on their daughters. What a HUGE responsibility fathers have been given. Thank you for sharing this GREAT advice and CALL TO ACTION for fathers. Scot regularly takes our daughters on dates to teach them how they should be treated, how they should act, and what their expectations should be for others around them. God has demonstrated this role for fathers. What an incredible calling. Thank you for taking that seriously with your daughters and for sharing it here openly. Honestly. And clearly. Looking forward to experiencing more of your channel.
That was incredibly encouraging! Appreciate your kindred spirit and committed dedication with this high calling! God bless your family!
Pastor Randy, as the father of a wonderful daughter who married an outstanding, godly young man, I can attest that your advice is spot-on! The first man a girl loves is her dad, and it’s incumbent upon fathers (with the Lord's help) to model how a man should treat a woman. I hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day! “May our daughters be like graceful pillars, carved to beautify a palace.” (Psalm 144:12)
Thank you, dear brother! Love your wise and kind words - so thoughtful and pointed to bring much encouragement. Happy Father's Day and God bless!
Absolute gem of a channel and fantastic daughters raised well.
Really appreciate that!
Hey Randy, as you know I stumbled upon your channel researching National Parks for my two daughters. Yet one of the greatest discoveries and more so, blessings I have gained from this channel, you and your family has been watching you all share adventures together and the lessons gained from them. Thank you for sharing your words of wisdom on parenting on this eve of Father's Day. You have been a gift to my family & I and we wish you the most Happiest of Father's Days
Thank you very much, Jymn! You have been a great encouragement to me. Have a blessed Father's Day as I know your children must be very grateful to have you as their father.
Rewatching on Father’s Day 2024! Great message.
Happy to hear that!
Beautiful Words of encouragement to fathers. Your girls are blessed to have a Dad like you. Keep up the good work.!!
Thank you, Phyllis!
You are a great dad to your kids and they’re truly lucky to have you.
Thanks, Bianca! It means a lot to me to hear that!
@@AmericasParks no worries at all; you’re welcome
What a great, well done production with a great and well-needed message! Many fathers (and mothers) need to hear this message! Thank you, Randy!
Appreciate that very much, Mark!
Awesome video! Great words of wisdom every young person should hear! I thank God for a Godly father who raised me in a Christian home and taught me the importance of how to respect women and waiting until marriage. If it wasn't for that piece of wisdom I don't know where I would be but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be married to my best friend. Thanks for sharing
Love the testimony! Pass on his legacy!
@@AmericasParks I plan on it! if I ever have children
What a beautiful testimony ! Your words came straight into my heart ❤️ How beautiful your words and your voice carry’s the love we have for our children’s! I have a 40 years old son Frédérick and a 36 years daughter Mylène and I’m so proud of what they have became .
They are now mother and father of 5 children’s which make us so happy.
Beautiful video Randy , I know the work that is behind this video and the timing could’ve been better than this !
Happy Father’s Day my friend .
By the way congratulations for reaching 22k ...still going up ...it will never stop
H&S 👩❤️👨🌈
From Boisbriand Québec Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you very much, my friends! You guys have wonderful hearts and because of that I am not surprised to hear that your children do as well. A lot of work, but such a worthy investment in our children.
In every way, this is just a beautiful video. Happy Father's Day!
Thought of you guys when I was putting this together. Impossible for me to watch your videos and not get flashbacks when I see your three daughters. You and Andrew seem to be doing a great work - keep it up!
As we raise our young daughter, we strive to follow these words of wisdom. Another beautiful video. 💕 You’ve raises three amazing daughters!
Appreciate that and know in my heart (After watching so many of your videos) that this is indeed your heart as well! That God for revealing His way and giving us the faith and strength to pursue it!
Amen Randy. We follow your channel for years already and are very happy for your family, being who they are and what you do together.
Thank you! So wonderful to know you have enjoyed the channel!
Randy, thank you so much for this message and the example you are setting. I truly have been deeply encouraged since stumbling upon your channel earlier this year. My wife and I recently had a rare moment to spend a few hours on the road by ourselves. We talked about our 2 daughters and how we can prepare for these critical teenage years that are not too far away. I am indeed thankful for your example, and the renewed focus as a dad that I have from watching and observing your videos. I know the path can be rough at times, but its encouragement like this that keeps me convicted and on the path. God bless you and your family this Father's Day.
Thanks, Andy! Actually expanded this little video message for my sermon this morning. I really believe good parenting (as I am sure you guys have done) prepares for those tough teen years. From what your children have already experienced, they will better appreciate your wisdom and understand deeper your love for them.
So beautifully done! Wise words with lovely images ... most of all, your three daughters! Happy Father's Day!
Really blessed to read that, Christine! Thank you!
This is such an beautiful, and timely message. I took my daughter and wife to Rocky Mountain NP this summer. My daughter and I bonded through a shared interest of hiking.
Thank you again for this wonderful message, and God Bless…
Blessed to read that! These NP trips have done so much to strengthen our family relationships. Keep being a great dad!
I found your page while researching a trip to Utah. Thanks for the great message. It is much needed in today’s culture. Blessings!
Glad to hear you were encouraged by the video!
Thanks Randy for this video. Raising kids is a HUGE responsibility. You have encouraged us to be more diligent and deliberate in how we raise our kids. We love your other videos, but this video has been most impactful. Keep doing what you’re doing!
It really means a lot to means to read that! I'm thankful you found the video useful and encouraged regarding your desire to be great parents! Stay encouraged!
In tears i have done all the opposite to what you have said. I disciplined too much. I was mean to her to try and drive her to success thinking she would do the opposite. I feel awkward when approaching her for anything i doubt very much she respects me and would come to me for anything. It kills me inside. I have 3 boys and 1 girl. She is my angel and i have always had her best intentions but obviuously did it wrong wish i had seen this 15years ago. Its never to late i spose thanks heaps for this i appreciate the wisdom 👍
God bless you, my friend! I'm sure you love your daughter and did what you thought was best at the time. As she is now older, I hope she will understand your heart, accept your apology and start fresh in the relationship.
Once again you have blessed your subscribers with beauty and words of wisdom. This is a message all fathers need to hear, but more so ALL men. I intend to share this with some special men I know who are raising young women. Thank you for your time and inspiration and leadership. God bless you and your family!
That was special, Jonathan! Thank you for the affirmation and encouragement! Be blessed, my friend!
Great message Randy! I could not have articulated my feeling about fathering a daughter any better. Daughters are God's great gifts, and subsequently great responsibilities to men! I hope God continues to bless you, your daughters, and your entire family, current & future!
Thanks so much, Scott! It's comments like yours that really encourage my heart! May the Lord bless you richly as well, brother!
This video gave me chills. I wish more dads were like you.
Thank you, Kailey! That really blessed my heart!
What a great episode Randy! We watched as a family, really well done and a message all need to hear! Tremendous work!!
Appreciate that, Tom! I'm sure your children see so much of what I said in their dad!
@@AmericasParks Your too kind, but I hope so!
As a young father with 2 young daughters and during this difficult time, this video reaches close to my heart so thank you. I also just bought a tent and looking forward to camping and visiting parks across the country as you have!
All the best to you with that, John! Wouldn't trade our traveling adventures for the world. It's been so good to build our relationships and pour into these special young ladies!
This is AMAZING ADVICE for every father, and I enjoyed it very much. After watching dozens of AMERICA’S PARKS videos it became obvious that you have a special relationship with your children. We have a daughter (only child) in her thirties now, we practiced many of your methods in raising our daughter to trust us always, and that she may tell us anything. Going camping in the early years and traveling together was all part of that. I admire that you spend 1:1 time with each child, and that contributes to the way they interact so well with each other (which is also AMAZING!).
Thanks again! It's wonderful to hear of fathers who have treasured their children and desired to make the worthy investment. Welcome to the channel!
Hi Randy. Happy Father's Day. Your latest video is a grand slam! Every word perfectly chosen to convey a powerful message.
Really appreciate that, Steve!
So beautifully said. I'm going to share this with my sons who have daughters. Thanks, and Happy Father's Day!
Wonderful to hear, Angela!
Wow I was really impressed with everything you just said about raising daughters the right way! If there were a lot more fathers out there like you the world would definitely be a much better. place. Truly beautiful words of wisdom spoken here. God bless you and your family Randy.
Thanks so much, Eric! All the best to you, my friend!
This is a beautiful message with inspiring thoughts and real convictions. Thank you for using your platform to share this video to all who will be lead to view it...and thanks for sharing your lives and adventures with us. You have been blessed and your family is blessed to have you as husband and dad! Enjoy a beautiful Father’s Day.
Really humbled and encouraged to read that, James! Thanks for the kinds words, dear brother!
Very powerful messages in here Randy! I have no doubt that you have and always will be an amazing father and husband to your family! (as a side note - the editing is spot on. Awesome job).
Thank, Josh! Really encouraged to read that, my friend!
In the late 50s and early 60s my dad bought a 35mm cine camera and filmed me and my brother from about 5 years old and I still have those tapes and his equipment to this day. It's a different world we live in today and I miss the innocence of bygone days. Interesting thoughts Randy and you have proved those words work by bring up a great family! Cheers Alan
Thanks so much, Alan! Wonderful to hear of your fond upbringing. Literally just sent a link to your channel in response to the previous comment. Take care, my friend!
I've been watching your videos to reminisce about times spent in the great National Parks and have always thought what wonderful girls you have. I see now that it is no accident that they are impeccably behaved and open to the wonders of this world. Thanks for the inspirational video and well done on being a great dad!
And thank you for taking the time to share those very loving and encouraging words, Clare!!! We need for hearts like yours in this world!
So touching!
Thanks so much!
Great tips!!! Yep all the media they face this day is nuts. Appreciation for nature, and time out doors is the way to roll...love all your tips...I'm soaking them in as I begin the day with morn coffee. Diggin the sun set, and is that a new cam your shooting with... lookin crisp! Keep rocking it you are doing an amazing job! Hoping everyone is well and healthy. Keep on given er!
Thank you, my friend! Taking these guys on trips in the outdoors (individually and with family) has been huge in the development of our relationships. One of the best decisions I made. Like you, so thankful for this investment!
Perfectly explained. Thank you for posting this.
Thanks so much, brother!
Absolutely agreed with everything you said. Being father of a daughter my self, totally understand and agree with your video. Simply awesome video and loved it.
Thanks and appreciate your video.
I hope someday I can do what you have been doing taking my daughter to a trail in america.. That's my dream.
Respect....❤️👍🏼🙏
That was beautiful, my friend! Appreciate your high ambitions and goals in life. All the best to you!
Such an incredible blessing to know a father’s love, even more a blessing to know of The Father’s love for us. Just came across your channel recently and am really enjoying all your content. This video really hit my heart hard. My biological father wanted nothing to do with me, and my step Dad didn’t really know what to do with me. We didn’t have the best relationship. 20-some years of praying for a better relationship, The Lord has blessed me in these strange times with a wonderful opportunity to spend time with my step Dad ( just call him my Dad ☺️) as he shows me how to fix up and work on the house I just purchased with my husband. I can’t begin to tell you how overjoyed I am to have such precious time to bond with my dad. Praise God for you, and my dad, and all Dads out there striving to have a loving relationship with their daughters and sons, raising them up in Christ.
Thanks, Amber! Your comment blessed my heart! So encouraged to hear about your faith, new relationships and "eyes to see"!
Americas Parks Thanks so much! God bless you and your family!
Randy, I loved this video! I just got back from a 7500 mile cross country trip with my two sons. Trip order - Grand Canyon, Sequoia National Park, Pacific Coast Highway, Sequoia National Forest (Trail of 100 Giants), Death Valley, Las Vegas (just sightseeing), Bryce Canyon, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Beartooth scenic highway, Mount Rushmore, and the Badlands. Your videos inspired much of my iterneary! After watching this video on my return home, my daughter wants me to take her to the Grand Canyon. You have inspired us on so many levels! Keep up the great work and God bless.
Wow, Jody, your words are very dear to my heart! Love to hear of the investment you are making with your children (and what an awesome trip!!!) and how my humble channel has brought great inspiration to you! May God bless you and your family!
Outstanding Sir, God continue to bless you and your family🙏🏼👍🏼
Thank you very much for the warm encouragement! Be blessed, my friend!
God gave you an amazing responsibility and privilege to raise your girls with Godly values. Thank God for fathers like yourself who take that responsibly seriously and raise there children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. May God bless you, your wife, and your daughters, as you share your lives and your love with each other. 🙏
Very thankful for those wise words of affirmation and admonition! Praise God that He shows, inspires and empowers us to do His will!
Happy Father's Day Randy. This is a great video, I also am a father of a daughter and I couldn't agree more with what you said in this video. I am a very blessed father and I can see that you also are blessed. Thanks for your videos and keep them coming.
Really appreciate that, Stan! Keep being a great dad, brother!
So many sweet little glimpses of how it should be and how it is with you all! Excellent!
Thanks, Heather! Appreciate your encouragement!
I'm speechless...except for Happy Fathers Day. God bless you and your family.
Thanks, Bob! Hope you are having a fantastic day!
Happy Father's Day! You and your entire family are amazing! All of you are in my prayers.
Really appreciate that, Chris! All the best to you, brother!
Great video you made me feel I'm important in my daughter and families life. Thank you for this inspiring video. God bless!
Comments like yours are the ones that encourage my heart and make the time I invest so worthwhile. God bless you Luis and thanks for the reminder as a dad myself!
Thank you again, with Jesus at my side I to have had the opportunity to show my daughter the way to walk in Him. I have not been perfect but have been loving and forgiving as our Father but not without correcting. Only by His grace and mercy can anyone take on such a task! We watched your message on Luke 21 so timely.
God bless you, dear brother! Love the encouragement through your personal choices and lifestyle! Stay in His grace!
Love watching your interaction with your daughters. I’ve been lucky enough to co-raise along with my wife an amazing 19 year old myself. You’re a good man Randy. Hope to see ya on the trails.
So wonderful to hear! Hopefully we see you out there one of these days and happy Father's Day!
GREAT and INSPIRING Father's Day Video!!! Thank you Pastor Randy..and have a Wonderful and Relaxing Father's Day!!! 👍👍👍
Thanks, Glenn! Really appreciate that!
Happy Father's Day! 👍😀🎉
Thank you, my friends! Hope it was a great one for you as well!
They are all beautiful. Happy Father’s Day!
Thank you very much!
I love your NP VIDEOS BUT THIS ONE IS THE BEST. I did send link to Rachel to watch. Thank you very much sir.
Thanks for blessing my heart with your kind words!
Very nice video dear friend.
Your video is so impressive.
Happy farther's day!!!
Full view and Big liked.
I wish you have a happy Sunday...👍👍
Thank you my friend and the same to you!
Happy Father's Day! You've done a great job!
That means a lot to me, Judia! Thank you!
Happy Fathers Day Pastor Randy, may our good Lord continue to guide and protect you, your family and your congregation.
Thank you and the same to you, dear brother!
Absolutely love this! Made my day to hear this with all of the negativity surrounding us today. Thank you!
Really appreciate that, Dana! Many people have responded in a similar way. We need more hope, positivity and solutions for fundamental change!
What a beautiful video! It had me in tears. God bless your family.
I really appreciate that, Katrina! Hope you have a blessed weekend!
Well done Randy!! This is truly inspiring!! I love the music and message here. We need this message in today's world from what you said!! I wish everyone could watch this UA-cam since you inspire me to become a better future father from your content here.
That was really wonderful to read, Nathan! Sounds like you have the heart and inspiration to be a great dad!
Hello America's Park's! Randy, The Lord has truly blessed you with Such a wonderful family and your children have a wonderful father. Happy Father's Day Randy! Oh... Rainbow Bridge, National Monument😊!
Thanks, Al, always blessed for the reminder! Yes... soon! :)
My 2 beautiful daughters are grown and starting families of there own. I did my best to be a strong role model for them. The thing is I've worked overnights their entire lives and I know there were times I could have done better. Just too many times that I was too burned out , times I didn't have the patience I should have. But my girls know I love them and want nothing but the absolute best for both of them.
And that is what matters most of all, David! I'm sure they knew and appreciated your true heart! If we are honest, all of us are flawed and that's why they come to learn only one (heavenly) Father is perfect. Happy Father's Day!
Very Positive! You are a bright light in a sea, of deeply dark negativity.
Thanks, Jim! Happy to hear you were encouraged!
You definitely have some keepers there, and I bet the bar for a Husband is pretty high. There can't be 2 of you in this world Randy !
haha! In many ways that might be a good thing! lol! Hope you are doing well and enjoying your travels!
Happy Father’s Day :) great video!
Thanks, brother! Hope you have a great one too!
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Very nice Randy. Watched it Pennie and she also was great full to you for sharing your thoughts. Being a Dad( and step dad) myself I realize how much of challenge it is. But it has been by far the most rewarding thing in my life. I struggle with it sometimes also, especially since I have become more or less estranged from my kids from my 1st marriage. I always think about it,what to do, what to say, should I let them come to me, should I right a letter? The list of questions goes on and on...but the one for sure thing I do is pray about it. Maybe God is telling me to be patient..because right now I cant seem to find the right answer...so i wait. But i know when God tells me I will be ready to listen. I am very thankful of my awesome relationship with kaylie and my wonderful 3 step kids, which i think of as my own. Thanks for this bud...hope to see you out on the road soon.
God bless you, my friend! That's the beauty of grace - it forgives, humbles and encourages - because we are all flawed creatures. Hope you find the wisdom you need to move forward!
Wow! Lost for words, truly outstanding!
Thanks, Eric!
Well said, Brother Randy! I have applied these principles in raising two sons! It is work! But it works!
Well said! The Lord never said it would be easy, but He did provide is magnificent promises of blessing. Thankfully, He is our strength!
Thankyou for producing this sincere and important video.
Thank you, Ron!
Random thought... since you've traveled to Utah a lot for some reason I thought you might be of the LDS faith.. (which I am). I noticed in some of your videos that you express a lot of the same values we believe in. Regardless of your faith it's good to see someone who is upholding good virtues/ values. Nice to see that in this world.
Thanks, Jessica! Absolutely love Utah. Not LDS, a pastor of a non-denominational church. Have a super week!
Another Great Video. And a Great Message to ALL.
Really appreciate that!
Excellent. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks so much, Sean!
Love this! I was listening to a Breakpoint podcast interview this week and was thinking that the voice of the guest was familiar. I soon realized that it was the guy from the America’s Parks podcast. It was a great listen. :-)
So neat to hear, Debbi! Thanks for the encouragement. Have a blessed weekend!
If you don't mind, I would love to share the video! GOOSEBUMPS!!!! Amazing!!!
Wonderful, please do!
I love this!
Thank you very much, Kerri!
You're doing God's work, Randy. Thank you for producing this video. Well done!
Really appreciate that, Matt! All the best to you as well!
so nice family and daughters :-)))
Appreciate that!
You’ve done a great job!
Thank you very much!
Very cool great video friends really enjoyed this sledgehammered that like button stay safe awesome and blessed
Appreciate that and have a blessed Father's Day!
grear video thx
Wonderful to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks!
Also stock pile chocolate and cats.
haha... you can keep the cats! :)
It's scary raising daughters, but oh so rewarding.
Well-said, Simon!
Ok, we might need you to start a new channel called "America's Dad" if you share anymore virtuous truth! Haha. But seriously, thank you for sharing this wonderful video. As a young man raised without a father, I value these words. I hope this reaches more people, and stamp out the negativity around us.
I like the idea! :) I am with you - possibly (and sadly) learned more from my dad regarding what I did not want to do with my children. Thanks, do agree that we need to hear this hope with all that's going around these days. So much confusion...
On a side note, who is "disliking" this video???
I sometimes wonder the same thing. I know it's far from perfect, but... Just thankful many have found it encouraging and instructional.
@@AmericasParks if it helps, I used to dislike videos just to remind myself I had watched it. I thought liking the video put it in some sort of a list of videos that I had watched and would fill up and not allow me to do it anymore. I since have learned this is not the case. So just know, it's perhaps not someone really disliking it, but someone tagging it as they have seen it.
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Hope you enjoy my 3 minutes life wisdom too.
Thanks Americas Rarks, Take care.
Thank you very much for your kind words!
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STOP. Mid video. You naied it. Although I have two boys. Regardless. Same message. Gods way. His honor. They are our blessing. While we don't deserve them. We were chosen to do His work.
Right on, bro! Actually, I expanded the message from this video and made it my sermon this morning, applicable to parenting boys and girls. Happy Father's Day!
Incredible video. I love how these principles are primarily based on the Bible's teachings. If I have the privilege of becoming a father one day I hope I can follow these as well as you have. This website called jw.org has great Bible-based information about family life, and as a man of faith I'm sure you would love it. I strongly suggest you check it out!
Happy to hear you have a desire to be a great dad! Thanks for watching!