Kicks & Minivans

We wrap up Season 2 of Kicks & Minivans by looking at some summer goals. Ms Kicks makes a return as well! Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. Tune in for a new full-length episode every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @kicksandminivans to stay up to date on all things K&M. Become a s...

We take a look at studies from Cornell University and the University of Washington on key traits of a happy and lasting marriage. Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. Tune in for a new full-length episode every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @kicksandminivans to stay up to date on all things...

KG provides an update on some of the things happening in 2024.  Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. Tune in for a new full-length episode every Thursday. Follow us on Instagram @kicksandminivans to stay up to date on all things K&M. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Happy Fathers Day from Kicks & Minivans! In this episode we celebrate dads and their impact in families. We also feature the return of Ms Kicks for another draft -- 80s movies! Tune in for this fun episode. Follow on Instagram @kicksandminivans and @kevingiannotti Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and...

How did I know my wife was "the one"? It was more than a "when you know, you know" type of feeling. She was different and made me feel safe. When our spouse feels safe with us, they have the freedom and ability to be their full selves, and we have the ability to help them grow into the person they were created to be.  Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneak...

In December 2022, I was at my heaviest and unhealthiest weight I'd ever been at. At least 5 or 6 times in my adult life I had lost 20-30 pounds, only to put it back on. I wanted to do it different this time. I wanted to build a lifestyle I could consistently stick with for the rest of my life. So I dropped the weight again, and lost 30 pounds. But this time it was slower -- 12 months instead of 3...

The world is full of things out of our control. My favorite sports team losing is a constant reminder of that. The things out of our control tend to get our worry, attention, and focus... even though we can't do anything about them. But what if we stopped started focusing on the things we can control, and realized the power of influence we already have? Let's talk about it. Kicks and Minivans is t...

Look... we've all heard it. We may have even participated in it. It sadly feels inevitable if you get a group of men or women together. Someone is going to start complaining about their spouse. Nitpicking, gossiping, complaining, going on and on. It almost seems like a given.  But what if these small, seemingly innocent conversations were actually more harmful than we believed. If our words have p...

Does your spouse trust you? Do you trust your spouse? The answers to those questions are probably identical, and you can probably answer in less than a second. If it's a NO, this episode is one you need to listen to, even though I know you don't wanna do that. BUT if you care about your marriage, there has to be trust, which means there has to be opening up and letting go of some things. Let's tal...

You've probably heard the saying "Marriage isn't 50/50, it's 100/100). While the heart behind it is good, both sayings have merit, but neither fully embodies what a healthy marriage looks like. In this episode, KG breaks down how the 50/50 AND the 100/100 mindset can benefit our marriage, as well as an additional mindset that differs from these two. Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... es...

Society has gotten it twisted lately. Somehow, going above and beyond for your lady to make sure she's loved, appreciated, and taken care of is seen as soft, unmanly, and characteristic of being a "simp." Stop trippin! In my experience, loving one woman well and committing to her for life is the manliest thing you can do. Boys play games; men set an example. If you want to be a king in your home,...

It's easy to take what you have for granted, but for me... everything I have is something I once prayed for. When we consider that perspective, it creates a heart of gratitude and helps us realize that even though every day isn't easy, every day matters.  Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. T...

If you were to list out all the attributes you'd want in a partner, would patience make the list? Truthfully, it's not one we think of often, BUT it is painfully apparent when you're dealing with an impatient person. KG takes a look at what it means to be a patient husband and father, and where that stems from. Ms. Kicks also joins this episode for another draft. Kicks and Minivans is the podcast...

After several episodes of deep conversations, KG brings on his wife ("Ms Kicks") for a lighthearted episode. The draft game returns, along with Valentine's Day trivia and a convo on the importance of date nights in your marriage. Forgive us for the audio quality in this episode! We will work hard to get it back to normal in future episodes. Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially...

Mental health and porn addiction are two things that keep men from being the type of husband and father they desire to be. So we've been tackling these issues and talking about them openly because we want to help men win in marriage and parenting. And if we can help any men overcome these issues, the tough conversations are worth it. In this episode, KG sits down with Brendon Coe (aka B-Coe) to he...

Mental health is something that impacts us all. When it comes to its impact on men, it can often be ignored, downplayed, or even weaponized against us. In today's episode, KG sits down with two of the cohosts of the Embrace Mental Health Podcast for an in-depth discussion on mental health and how it effects men. Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K...

Prepare yourself -- we're diving in deep. The use of pornography has become so normalized in our society, a key question has to be asked: What do you believe about porn? Do you believe it's good, bad, or okay as long as your partner says so? Is it really impacting you positively or negatively, or is it neutral? KG and guest Rashad Cunningham break down multiple layers of this topic in this rich co...

Shame and guilt are two words often used interchangeably, but there are key differences between the two. In fact, guilt is a healthy and helpful, whereas shame is destructive and damaging. In this episode, KG describes the key differences between these two emotions and what to do with them. These definitions help lay the framework for the next several episodes, where we dive deeper into even tough...

We know we have limits. We just believe those limits were meant to be broken. But what if the natural capacity we were created with wasn't meant to burden or hinder us, but grow us and help us focus on what matters most? We're joined this episode by Marc Lucenius, founding and lead pastor of 938 Church in West Chester, PA. We discuss what parenting three kids in high school and college is like, wh...

Saleem Wright joins us on Kicks & Minivans this week as we dive into hot takes and controversial statements drawn straight from his Facebook page. Listen in for laughs and wisdom as we discuss everything from fast food to singleness to marriage. Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. Tune in...

As men, it seems as if we're conditioned to believe vulnerability is a flaw. Maybe it's because it's been weaponized against us in the past. The reality, though, is that being vulnerable requires great strength and courage. It can also be a gateway to unlocking our healthiest self. This episode, we're joined by Coach Red Wallace as we discuss how vulnerability can be viewed as a superpower and how...

It's common to dwell on things in our past we regret. But what about the things we will NOT regret? The things we're getting right -- even if we aren't getting them right 100% of the time. In this episode, KG talks about five of the things he won't regret as a father, and why considering them can help us be better dads. Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sne...

When one of the most famous and influential people in the world says "marriage is a thing of ancient times," it's worth talking about. With over half of marriages ending in divorce, does Drake have a point? Listen in for KG's response, how he would view things from Drake's perspective, and why he thinks marriage still has value in today's society. Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... espe...

In this final episode of season 1 of Kicks & Minivans, KG is joined by his wife Becky as they talk about their marriage, how kids changed the relationship, and what they love most about parenting. While we primarily talk to the men on K&M, this episode is for the ladies, too. Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win...

When kids are brought up with an "Amen Corner" they gain confidence in trying new things and chasing their dreams. In this 8 Minute Monday clip, we revisit a convo with Anthony Washington and talk about what an Amen Corner can do for a child. This clip is a portion of a full episode. To listen to the full conversation, follow the link below: Apple Spotify YouTube Kicks and Minivans is the podcast...