Kicks & Minivans

Are you happy in your marriage? Your relationship with your spouse is one of the most important things in life. It makes the good times great and the bad times better. There's no perfect marriage, but there's certainly happy, healthy homes where everyone is glad and grateful to be a part. This episode isn't a guide to a perfect marriage, but it is a simple, straightforward approach that will incre...

A big fear of parents is their kids dealing with bullies. At least, that's something I think about a lot. We can't control what other kids or people might do, but we can control ourselves, gain confidence in who we are, and be secure in our identity... and we can teach kids to do the same. This clip is a portion of a full episode. To listen to the full conversation, follow the link below: Apple Sp...

Whether you recognize it or not, if you are a parent you carry a great amount of influence. For better or worse, that influence will impact the next generation, so it's important for us to understand it and leverage it appropriately. It's also vital to recognize that our influence should not be the ONLY influence in the life of our kids. For this episode, we are joined by Anthony Hunt, the Lead Ki...

We all come from somewhere. Regardless of your family tree, if you are a father now, YOU have the power to change the legacy of your family name. You have not only the ability, but the responsibility to say "no more of this" and blaze a new trail that your family will follow. You have a chance to change the legacy behind your family name. To listen to the full episode, follow the link below: Apple...

Summer is almost here and we all want that summer body! But there's far greater benefits to getting in shape than simply sitting poolside with a six pack. Coach Montel gives insight into why being at our best physically helps us be at our best in all areas. To listen to the full episode, follow the link below: Apple Spotify Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love...

Being a great dad or husband comes down to being the healthiest and best version of yourself, and you can't be that if you're constantly pushing up against guardrails and testing your limits. We all have limits, and that's okay. It doesn't make you a failure; it makes you human. It's also not weak to admit your limits; it takes strength to do that. But what you do next can determine everything. In...

In this episode we revisit the topic of fighting well with your spouse. Conflict arises; that's normal. But HOW you handle conflict and how you approach it can make all the difference in your marriage. To listen to the full episode, follow the link below: Apple Spotify YouTube Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in mar...

In this episode we revisit our episode with Josh Crum. We talked about marriage being the ultimate team sport and how honoring your kids' mom is in the best interest of the child, even if you aren't romantically involved anymore. To listen to the full episode, follow the link below: Apple Spotify YouTube Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M e...

This is the first Double Dad interview for Kicks & Minivans and it's a great one. Justin Killillay and Chad Kirk, hosts of The Dad Report podcast, join KG as we talk all things fatherhood and about being a dad in general. Sit back, relax, and soak up some wisdom and encouragement to keep you fueled in your own journey in one of the world's most important roles: being a dad. Check out "The Dad...

This week, we take a look at the necessity of creating and spending quality time with our kids, and how quality often matters more than quantity. To listen to the full episode, follow the link below: Apple Spotify YouTube 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. Jump in for "8 Minute Mondays" ever...

In this 8 Minute Monday clip, we revisit a conversation with Nate Branam on the six domains of health. Here, he gives an overview of each area. To listen to the full conversation where we go in depth on what health in each domain looks like, follow the link: Apple Spotify YouTube Kicks and Minivans is the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in...

The "roommate phase" of marriage happens when passion leaves a marriage and your relationship becomes more about coexisting and managing logistics than it does about romance and enjoying life together. In this week's episode, we break down some of the characteristics of the roommate phase, why it's particularly worrisome for guys, and things you can start doing today to reignite the passion in you...

In this 8 Minute Monday clip, we revisit a great conversation we had with Anthony Washington as we discussed what it looks like to lead in a blended family. To listen to the full conversation, follow the link: Apple Spotify YouTube 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. Jump in for "8 Minute Mon...

In this 8 Minute Monday clip, we revisit a great conversation we had with Paul Goodson as we took in the wisdom he's gained from 30 years of marriage. To listen to the full conversation, follow the link: Apple Spotify YouTube 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. Jump in for "8 Minute Mondays"...

Success... it's what we all want. We're chasing it, but how do we know when we've made it? How do we know when we achieve it? In order to know, you have to have success defined appropriately. Know what you're aiming at so you can chase after it. In this week's episode, KG sits down with Jasen Coldiron to talk about what it truly means to be successful, and how to build your life accordingly. Kicks...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. New episodes drop every other Monday. Lots of things can take our attention. There simply is not enough time in the day to be great at everything, so it is essential for us to choose what we suck at. Setting priorities, after all, is choosing what...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. New episodes drop every other Monday. Sadly, bullying is a reality many kids face. It's something many of us parents dealt with as kids, and it pains us to watch our children deal with it. The reach of the internet and social media also brings new...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. New episodes drop every other Monday. If your family is like most, you live paycheck to paycheck. Money is tight. Money fights are common. And you've probably got a lot of debt. I've been there. But a few years ago my wife & I decided to take c...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. New episodes drop every other Monday. In this episode, KG sits down with DJ Brown, founder of StockDads, to talk about the importance of getting our finances right so we can build generational wealth and set a solid foundation for our kids. Stock D...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. New episodes drop every other Monday. An inheritance is what we leave to our children; a legacy is what we leave inside of them. In this episode, KG talks about what it looks like to leave a legacy we're proud of, which includes first looking at th...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. This is a new podcast, with new episodes coming every other Monday. In this episode, we sit down with Montel Hardin, business owner and fitness coach that specializes in helping men get in the best shape of their life (and have fun doing it). He's...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. This is a new podcast, with new episodes coming every other Monday. If you're married, there's gonna be conflict. It happens. But how you handle the conflict as a couple could just determine the course of your marriage. In this episode, KG breaks d...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. This is a new podcast, with new episodes coming every other Monday. Marriage is the ultimate team sport. You win together, you lose together, you grow together. In this episode, we're joined by Josh Crum as he discusses how parenting as a team has...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. This is a new podcast, with new episodes coming every other Monday. In order to lead our families well, we as husbands and fathers must be in a healthy place first. This goes beyond just our physical health or even our mental health, and guest Nate Bra...

Welcome to Kicks and Minivans, the podcast for dads... especially the ones who love sneakers. K&M exists to help men win in marriage and parenting. This is a new podcast, with new episodes coming every other Monday. One of the best gifts a father can give his children is an example of a healthy marriage. To gain wisdom and insight, we sit down with Paul Goodson, who's been married over 30 years! P...