Dad to Dad Podcast

In this Dad to Dad Podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Rick Bovell of Chicago, IL. Rick and his wife, Michele, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of five boys; Nathaniel (23), Ethan (20), Daniel (19), Stephen (16), and Evan (14). Both Ethan and Evan are on the Autism Spectrum. Rick is also an ordained minister and works with other dads and families as part of Joni & Friends...

Our guest this week is Haki Nkrumah of Orlando, FL. Haki was born in upstate New York and has a BA in Urban Studies and Psychology from State University of New York- Buffalo. After graduation he served in the U.S. Army for three years. Haki is the father of three and founder of Young Fathers of Central Florida, an non-profit dedicated to serving men who inadvertently become fathers at a young age,...

In this Dad to Dad Podcast we hear from Gregg Chalmers. Gregg and his wife, Linda, have been married for 36 years and are the proud parents three children; Josh (35), Emily (19) and Ryan (30), who was born with Spina bifida and who gets around in a wheelchair. Ryan is also a Collegiate and Paralympic champion who has pushed his wheelchair all the way across America to benefit “Stay Focused”, helpi...

In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from country music artist, Seth Keiffer of Houston, TX. Seth and his wife Haley are proud parents of four children. including a daughter with autism. Seth has great stories to tell and great music as well. He’s David Hirsch’s guest on this Dad to Dad podcast. Email - rckstar190140@yahoo.com Website - https://sethkeiffer.com Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.co...

In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from special father, Jon Ebersole of Oak Park, IL. Jon and his wife, Peggy, are proud parents of three, an older son and twin girls who both have Cerebral Palsy. Jon is also the Senior Area Director of Joni and Friends, serving individuals and families with disability for over 40 years. And he’s David Hirsch’s guest on this Dad to Dad podcast. Email - jonebersole...

In this Dad to Dad podcast we hear from special father, Rick Daynes. Rick doesn’t have a child with special needs, he has three children with special needs. And he’s written a book to help other special needs dads and parents with their journey. It’s called "Keep It Together Man: For Dads with a Special Kid." We’ll hear all about it in this Dad to Dad Podcast. To find out more about the Special Fa...

In this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with his guest Tom Delaney of Downers Grove, IL. Tom is the president of Bankers Insurance Services and leader of the local DADS (Dads Appreciating Down syndrome) organization. Tom and his wife, Peggy, have been married for 13 years and are the proud parents of two boys including younger son Jack who has Down Syndrome. We’ll hear the story of Tom...

In this Dad to Dad podcast, host David Hirsch talks with Dr. Charles Ware of Indianapolis, IN, president emeritus of Crossroads Bible College. Dr. Ware and his wife, Sharon, have been married for 46 years and are the proud parents of six, including Matt (37) who was seriously injured while attending a high school basketball practice and has been a quadriplegic for the past 18 years. We’ll hear abo...

Meet Paul Koza, of Libertyville, IL a retired sales executive. Paul has four boys, including triplets, two of whom were diagnosed with Autism. The boys are all young adults now and Paul and his wife Maureen are focused on securing a group living situation for the two boys with ASD. Paul is an engaging guy and he’s our special guest on this Dad to Dad podcast. Email - pkoza611@gmail.com LinkedIn -...

Our guest this week is Stacy Tetschner of Fredericksburg, VA the father of three boys including, Raymond, an adopted Native American son with Down Syndrome. Stacy is also author of the book - “Windows into Heaven - Stories Celebrating Down Syndrome.” It's an inspiring story and it's all here on this SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers...

Our guest in this Dad to Dad podcast is special brother, Brent Chase. Brent grew up having a younger brother who’s autistic. We’ll hear Brent’s stories and how he’s working to develop products that will benefit his brother Alec and others like him. That’s all on this Dad to Dad podcast. https://www.f6s.com/brentchase Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raisi...

He’s an author, a blogger and a special father. He’s Mark Wallace Maguire and he’s David Hirsch’s guest in this Dad to Dad podcast, presented by the Special Fathers Network. Mark is the author of the noted fictional series the "Alexandria Chronicles" as well as "Confessions of a Special Needs Dad.". He and his wife Jami are parents to two boys Patrick and Andrew, who was diagnosed with Cri-Du-Chat...

He’s a fellow who in believes in the human spirit and that people really want to help people. They just need to be asked. He’s Joshua Jacobs and he’s our guest in this Dad to Dad podcast. Josh and his wife Jodi are parents to two girls, Marnie, 13, and Allie, 11, who has Cerebral Palsy and a rare seizure disorder. It’s a fascinating conversation with an inspirational Dad. All on this Dad to Dad po...

He’s an amazing guy. After living through the loss of his son, Eliot, after only 99 days, due to Trisomy 18, or Edwards Syndrome, Matt and his wife Ginny went on to form the charitable group 99 Balloons.org. Then despite all they'd been through, they adopted Lena, a young girls with special needs from an orphanage in Ukraine. Matt is David Hirsch’s guest in this Dad to Dad podcast, presented by th...

David Hirsch talks with Dave Elsinger of Lakeville, MN, a father of two children including a a son with Autism. Dave is a leader and missionary with Reach Global of the Evangelical Free Church of America and he’s our guest on this Dad to Dad Podcast, presented by the Special Fathers Network. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special n...

Special Father Peter Bell tells David Hirsch about life raising an autistic son. Peter also shares his experiences helping other families deal with autism in his role as president of Ascendigo Autism Services. https://wwwascendigo.org Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising...

Meet Steve Bundy, author and Vice President of Joni and Friends, providing assistance to families with special needs around the world. Steve is father of two children, Jaron and Caleb who is autistic and has a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy. Joni & Friends - https://www.joniandfriends.org His Book - Another Kind Of Courage - God's Design For Fathers Of Families Affected By Disability - https://ww...

Welcome to the Dad-To-Dad Highlights Podcast presented by the Special Fathers Network. Here’s a brief overview of host David Hirsch’s decades long commitment to fathers as well as snippets from some of the couple of dozen Dad to Dad Podcast interviews. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 500+ SFN Mentor Father...

Lee Jorwic, a manufacturers sales rep tells about his life with an autistic son and how facilitative communication has allowed Chris to share his thoughts with the world around him. We’ll also hear about Lee’s work as Chairman of the Board of the Ray Graham Association, creating opportunities that empower people with disabilities. That’s all in this Special Fathers Network Podcast. Special Fathers...

Special Father Bob Bjerkaas is David Hirsch’s guest in this Special Fathers Network Podcast. Bob and his wife Kerrie are parents of four children, Christopher, Maggie, Timmie and Nate. Christopher had previously been diagnosed with with Tourettes Syndrome at age four and Rolandic Epilepsy at age eight. Bob is a pastor at Church of the Canyon in Calabasas, California, he also has Retinitis Pigmento...

Our guest this week is Kris Kazian, Fire Chief of Sedona, AZ. Kris is the father of four girls including Lexi who had severe special needs who sadly passed away at age two. Kris and his wife Christine formed Helping from Heaven - Lexi Kazian Foundation, a not for profit organization that improves the quality of life for families with special needs kids. It’s a compelling interview and a great list...

In This Special Fathers Network podcast, David Hirsch talks to special father Paul Miller, an author of many books including, "A Praying Life" and “Love Walked Among Us.” He’s also founder and Executive Director of seeJesus, a global discipling mission that supports spiritual growth in more than 30 countries. Paul and his wife Jill are parents of six children; Courtney, Ashley, John, Andrew, Emily...

In this Special Fathers Network podcast, David Hirsch talks to special father and just retired U.S. Marine, Kim “Rooster” Rossiter. Rooster and his wife Laurie are parents of three children, Briley, Kamden and Ainsley who had Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophia and passed away at age 12. Rooster is also president and co-founder of Ainsley’s Angels a not for profit that builds awareness for the specia...

In This Special Fathers Network podcast, David Hirsch talks to special father and ordained minister, Joe Butler. Joe and his wife Jen are parents of three children, Clara, Hanna and Micah, who has multiple special needs. We’ll hear the story of Joe and Jen, how they found a new life in Arkansas with their family and how having a child with special needs has improved and enriched their lives. Joe a...

In this Special Fathers Network podcast David Hirsch talks to special father, Brian Rubin, founder of Rubin Law, a firm whose practice is 100% dedicated to serving families with special healthcare needs. Brian is also past president of the Special Needs Alliance, an association of lawyers who have each committed at least 50% of their practices to serving families with special needs.  Brian and his...