DAD Talks

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...

S3 #001 "Graduate college, get a job, get married, have kids, and live happily ever after..." Wait, it's not that easy?!? On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Mark Galloway . I asked Mark to come on DADtalks to discuss fatherhood and the unique challenges of adopting. We also talk about continually improving as a dad and the leader of your family, the complexity of the brain, and how kids rais...

S2 #008 In this final episode for Season #2 of DADtalks, JT shares what he has learned over the past season not just from his own life but from each of the guys interviewed this season. 

S2 #007 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Ryan Dawson. Ryan has been a friend of mine for several years. Even though he has lived in a different state or country most of the time, we have stayed connected over the years. Ryan works as a pilot for a missionary organization based in Peru. Ryan and his wife, Genevieve, are some of the coolest people you will meet. Both were raised in the jungl...

S2 #005 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Reid Gossen. Reid is another friend of mine from good ol Corn Bible Academy. As you will hear in the interview we did some crazy stuff together in HS and just like most of you question how we are still alive today. Reid is Fire Fighter at Norman Fire Dept in Norman, Oklahoma, and is also the owner of Gossen Homes and Construction. He is married to M...

S2 #006 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Matt Miller. Matt is a guy I met a few years ago through a mutual friend and I never would have thought I would be interviewing him to hear his advice or input on divorce and blended families. It is pretty awesome to see how God has worked in his life over the years. Matt and his wife Rochelle stay busy raising their blended family of 4 and if that...

S2 #004 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Carlin Day. Carl and I talk about what it's like raising 4 boys with his wife, Angela.  How dads can elevate their value by developing their character, vision, and skills. Carl also talks about the legacy his father passed down to him that gives him a solid foundation to raise his boys. To connect with Carlin Day:  Go check out: https://el...

S2 #004 Welcome to the first episode of our new segment titled DADisms DADisms are characteristics that dads should have as stated by previous guests in their answers to the question: A DAD is ______.  The idea is to dig deeper into the answers that the dads give and how we can apply them to our everyday life. The first DADism comes from the interview with, JC Zahradnik, A DAD is consistent.

S2 #003 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Josiah Street. We discuss raising girls specifically strong-willed independent girls, how to overcome overthinking, and what we can learn from difficult situations. 

S2 #002 On this episode of DADtalks, JT interviews his older brother, JC Zahradnik.  JC and his favorite assistant coach aka his wife, Beth, work together to help their team of 4 "Work Hard. Be Tough. Be their best self."  We talk about our shared childhood experiences, how the skills needed to be a great dad transfer over to being a great coach, and why it takes courage to work on our o...

S2#001 Dads have can many roles that they are trying to play and the struggle comes as they try to find the balance to perform all of them well. Does balance just mean giving equal time to all roles so one is not neglected? Or is there a better way? 

Bonus #001 - I asked the following question on Facebook, "Do you agree with this statement: "In order to grow you have to experience pain.'?” I was amazed at the amount of responses I got from this question but even more at the insightful answers from a variety of people. In this bonus episode I respond to the comments and dig into them a little deeper. 

I can't believe that the first season of DADTalks has come to a conclusion. Here's what I learned from Season #1: "Be curious. Not judgemental." -Walt Whitman Practice gratitude. Be fully present where you are The "withness" of God Thank you so much to everyone who has listened!