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What's up guys!  In this episode Andrew and I continue our discussion on male initiations through the book "Adam's Return" by Richard Rohr.  We focus this discussion on truths 2 and 3 of male initiations:  You are not important and life is not about you.  It was a great conversation and you all should check it out.

What's up everyone.  Today's episode is the 1st DADTALK of 2023 and my first episode done through ZOOM!  The talk was with an old friend Preston.  Preston is a father of 2 girls in middle school.  In this dadtalk we went deep fast and I don't think we ever stopped.  It was a great talk and my favorite part was our conversation on how we all parent through the lens of our own trauma in life and str...

Hey everyone!  This podcast episode is the 1st in a series that focuses on our culture for boys and men and male initiation.  I brought back Andrew who is no stranger to discuss our observations about this using the book:  "Adams Return" by Richard Rohr.  In this book Rohr discusses what he observes about the needs of men and boys, and primal culture's use of the male initiation.  To summarize, Me...

Hey guys in this episode I interviewed my good friend Racheal.  She and I go way back.  Racheal is a great lady who not only runs her own chiropractic office but she also raises two children with her partner Carrie.  I wanted to bring her on discuss life, our friendship and what its like being a mom in a lesbian relationship that did not carry the children. It was a great conversation and I learne...

Hey guys!  This was a fun episode for sure!  In this episode I became the guest not the interviewer, and I was questioned by Jim who you all will recognize from previous dadtalks and past episodes.  He wanted to know more about me and why I do what I do.  We had a great conversation while drinking delicious tequilas and Pacificos.  I hope you guys enjoy the talk as I did talking.  

Hey guys in this dad talk episode I had the pleasure of interviewing a rad dad by the name of Rodney.  Rodney is a military man and a father of 2 young boys.  It was a great talk and I also got to try something called hop water.  Enjoy!!

Hey guys!  Here is another dadtalk episode with my friend Dan.  Dan is father of two young ones.  We discussed all things fatherhood while sippin on some delicious whiskey ginger drinks.  I hope you all enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed talking to him.  

In this episode I talk about what dating and relationships were like in the church.  I discuss what we got and what we needed as well as what I have learned from all of it.  Give it a listen, its a wild ride!

In this dadtalk I had the privilege of interviewing a rad dad named Steve Genthner.  This dad is not only a father of 2 young children but also runs a successful chiropractic office with his wife.  This conversation got deep fast and stayed there.  I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  

Hey guys!  This episode is the first in a series where I begin to dive deeper into my experiences in the church.  I start with discussing the mindset of our church believing we were the only way and the wild steps I had to take to be baptized.  I  hope you enjoy!

Hey guys!  In this episode I brought back Jim for us to have a conversation about the church(cult?) we were a part of growing up.  We discussed the good, the bad, the weird, and where we are now.  I hope you all enjoy!

Wow guys! So this dad talk with my buddy Ryan really tested my limits on bourbon consumption.  It was a great conversation about fatherhood, moshpits and the benefits of Ford Broncos over Jeep Wranglers.  I hope you all enjoy listening as much as I did interviewing.  

Hey guys!  In this dadtalk I got to converse with another WINGNIGHT Alum, my friend Drew.  We talked Michigan, classic cars, and the beauty of fatherhood  while drinking some Woodford and Founders All Day IPA.  It was a great conversation and I know you all will enjoy!

The title says it all guys.  This is short little bit of inspiration I found today and I wanted to share t with you all.  Enjoy!

Hey guys in this DADTALK episode I had the privilege of interviewing a long time friend of mine.  Joe and I have been friends for 20 years and when I started this podcast he was one of the first people I had in mind to interview.  He is a rad friend and an even radder father!  It was a great conversation and we just about killed an entire bottle of scotch.  

Hey guys I am back with another DADTALK.  In this latest "latenight" dadtalk with my friend Casey we discussed all things dad while suckin down some super cold budweisers.  The convo took a lot of twists and turns but was super fun and Casey had some great insight to share.   Check it out!!

In this latest DADTALK episode I got to interview my friend Miles.  He is a RAD DAD of 2 young boys.  We talked all things fatherhood (While drinking delicious Bourbon) and even got into our love for the 90's, Rollerblading, and the movie Airborne.   Check it Out

Here in this episode I have brought back my friend Andrew who is a veteran of this podcast series to have an open and honest conversation about "SIN".  We discuss how sin was introduced to us, it's role in our lives growing up in contemporary Christianity, how it was used to control us instead of free us, the damage and hurt it brought us,  and how our views of "SIN" has changed as we have gotten...

This episode is another DADTALK.  In this DADTALK I was able to speak to a rad dad named Jay.  Jay is not only a father of 4 but also a 1/2 Iron Man triathlete and runs multiple businesses here in Hampton Roads.  We got super deep and it surely didn't feel like e talked for 2 hours.  I know you all will enjoy.  

In this episode I share my faith journey.  I talk about the hurt I felt through rigid structures of faith and how I was able to let go and find a new, authentic faith of my own.  

In this this dadtalk I was joined by Dr. Bob Leib.  Dr. Bob is a chiropractor and father to a blended family off 6 children.  We discussed fatherhood, health, divorce, and death all while sharing a nice bottle of Cabernet sauvignon.  I know you all will enjoy!

Hey Guys.  In this episode I have brought on a friend of mine Andrew Shwartz who you may remember as the very first Dad I interviewed.  We didn't talk about fatherhood but we did talk about God, Christianity, Jesus, and what it all means to us while drinking Whiskey.  I think you will enjoy.  

Hey guys in this new episode I go over all the major themes and lessons from all the dadtalks I have done.  I hope you can check it out and enjoy!!

Hey guys!  I know its been a while but I am back with another dad talk episode.  Today I got to interview a friend Travis.  We shared all things dad related while drinking delicious cold pressed juices.  ENJOY!

Hey guys in this DADTALK episode You get to meet my neighbor Jim.  We discuss all things dad related while sharing some Glenfidditch Scotch.  It was a fun convo, and I am sure you guys will enjoy.