DAD Talks

"Faith is trusting advance what will only make sense in reverse." -Philip Yancey There's a question that I often ask myself and it can have both negative and positive outcomes. What's the question...Listen to find out.

When you are faced with a painful situation, how do you respond? Do you run away and avoid or do you face your pain head on and run through it? This episode I talk about why we should face our pain and how it can lead to healing and restoration.

On this episode of DAD Talks, I talk with Cory Jenks. We discuss how the skills needed for Improv Comedy can help you be a better parent and how yelling repeatedly at your kid during a game can make them play better... Cory Jenks is a convention breaking pharmacist, comedian, author, speaker, and dad from Tucson Arizona. Since earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2011 from the University of So...

On this episode of DADtalks, Jeff Wickersham joins the show to share his heart behind starting the Warrior Dad Experience. Jeff Wickersham is on a mission to impact, lead and guide 1,000,000 dads and elevate the lives of 2,000,000+ kids by January 1, 2053.  He’s the founder and creator of The Warrior Dad Experience which guides dads to actualize their potential and crush life both personally and p...

Any time I would share my story about my relationship with my dad or my divorce, afterwards people would say, "Oh I am sorry about that." I then would say this phrase but I have had an epiphany and realized that this phrase is not helpful at all. Here's what led me to this conclusion.

On this episode of DADtalks, Andy Schoepf joins the show to share his story and insights from being a dad. We discuss How this idea that we are not called to be comfortable has: Led him to leave his job of 18 years to step into a field he knew little about Serve the other parents while their child was in the NICU And why he has a heart for the church, especially the youth

"There is more to 'time heals...'" On this episode of DADtalks, Daniel Novak joins the show to share his story and insights from being a dad. We discuss -Daniel's childhood as a pastor's kid -His career as a firefighter -Dealing with the loss of their son Make sure to listen to the end for bonus content!

"How can I make an impact like my dad did." - Caleb Mann On this episode of DADtalks, Caleb Mann joins the show to share his story and insights from being a new dad. In this episode: -Caleb shares what he has learned as a new dad -Building community through Pinball competitions -The amazing legacy of his dad and how it impacts Caleb now as a dad

"If it (suffering) is avoidable, the meaningful thing to do is remove its cause...If, on the other hand, one cannot change a situation that causes his suffering, he can still choose his attitude."  -Viktor E. Frankl We can't always control what happens to us but we can control how we will respond.

"I wasn’t getting to their heart because I hadn’t logged enough quality time to earn the collateral to discipline." - Jamie Hopkins On this episode of DADtalks, Jamie Hopkins joins the show to share his story and insights from raising 3 kids to entering the next stage of being a grandpa. In this episode: -Jamie shares his struggles of being a dad at 18 which included losing their first c...

S4 #006 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Drew Burkamper. I brought Drew on to talk about fostering kids and the story behind "One More Arrow." We also discuss the need for dads to be in community with other dads and what the numbers on your toaster mean.

S4 #005 "Whatever standard you set for them, they will follow." On this episode of DADtalks, I am joined by Nick Martin. As you listen you will begin to pick up on the theme of intentionality as we talk about how to be intentional with your spouse, kids, and in life.

S4 #004 On this episode I share some on insight from Jordan Peterson's book 12 Rules of Life on how to effectively yet lovingly discipline our kids.

S4 #003 When I was young and first married I thought sex was synonymous with intimacy (let's be honest I thought this most of my marriage). Now as a single man, I am trying to figure out what intimacy looks like apart from the physical act of sex. How can I cultivate intimacy in my friendships? How can you cultivate deeper intimacy with your spouse?

S4 #002 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Taylor Miles. Taylor and I discuss a variety of topics covering dealing with our anger, the messiness that is parenting, and finding the balance of helping our kids mature but also letting them be kids. Taylor shares how the pandemic and his wife's health struggle brought the family closer together as well as insights from going to counseling as...

S4 #001 Loneliness is something we all struggle with at some point in our life. I reflect on my loneliness in light of Easter Weekend. Holy Saturday was a dark and lonely day for the followers of Jesus because they did not understand the work Jesus was doing in preparation for Resurrection Sunday. Don't quit on Saturday and miss what's to come on Sunday. There is HOPE.

S3 #011 This season as I reviewed each episode, one theme continued to emerge which was that "Communication is key." I realized that each guest spoke to a different aspect of communication that is vital in our everyday relationships.  Some of the different aspects discussed were being vulnerable with your spouse or kids, surrounding yourself with wise friends, and having clear expectations.&n...

S3 #010 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Mike Jones.  This was a fun episode to record since Mike is a good friend so lots of laughs throughout but also some serious discussions. Mike shares some wisdom on keeping the romance alive with your spouse, the negative impact his father had on his body image, and how he processed that. We also discuss the need to surround yourself with posit...

S3 #009 There is a story from the Bible that is found in Numbers 11 that begins with the Israelites complaining to Moses about wanting to have meat to eat instead of just manna. It ends with a severe plague and the place being called Kibroth Hattaavah or "graves of craving."  Even though this story took place thousands of years ago, it can teach us a very valuable lesson on contentment that i...

S3 #008 Brenton Laidler and I became friends after connecting on the LiveFree App when we realized we share the same humor. We begin to call each other and share our latest parenting wins regularly...or usually our failures.  Brenton shares some great parenting wisdom and addresses how to overcome parents' fear of their kids being influenced negatively by culture. We also talk about the...

S3 #007 You ever find yourself in the middle of an argument asking yourself, "What is going on? How did we get here?"  That's where I found myself during a conversation with an unsatisfied customer. Later as I processed what happened, I realized the lessons I learned from dealing with these type customers are useful in everyday relationships as well. 

S3 #006 "It was easier for me to stay busy than to face my inadequacies as a husband."  I brought Jeff onto DADtalks to talk about learning from our failures and how becoming a better man can lead to a better marriage.  Jeff is also the author of two books, host of Wife Magnet Radio, a marriage crisis coach, and monthly contributor at Live Free. wifemagnet.me Better Man, Better Marriage...

S3 #005 Overthinking - Does the following describe you: Thinking too much about something, or putting too much time into thinking about or analyzing something, in a way that is more harmful than helpful? Did you just spend five minutes going back and forth in your mind trying to decide if this is true about you? Yeah, you definitely are an overthinker, then.  In this episode, JT shares his st...

S3 #004 Carl knows what it’s like to feel trapped by pornography, unwanted sexual behavior, and crushing shame. He’s a former porn addict who’s been helping others find freedom for over 10 years. In 2019 he launched Live Free Ministries and created the Live Free Community App to provide a safe and supportive community for men who hunger for real freedom. He also launched Live Free Wives, a free su...

S3 #003 I once heard a guest talk about "creating the world he wanted his kids to live in" which got me thinking about doing the same especially given the season that I was in. I did not want to continue to live as the "victim" of my situation but how could I move forward? I found some help after reading the book, "The Obstacle is the Way" by Ryan Holiday. In this episode, I share the paradigm shi...