Dads Making a Difference Podcast

In the latest installment of the Dads Making a Difference podcast, we delve into the third core component of the F360 Framework: Commitment to Lifelong Growth. This essential principle lays the groundwork for growth in both personal and professional spheres, steering us from a fixed to a growth mindset. As fathers, what does the concept of lifelong learning truly entail? And how can the sharing of...

In this episode, we delve into the second pillar of the Fatherhood360 Framework: Fostering Healthy and Strong Relationships. Building on our previous discussion about the foundational importance of health, we now turn our focus to the vital role relationships play in a father's life. Fatherhood isn't just a journey of individual growth; it's deeply intertwined with the connections we foster with o...

In this new episode of the Dads Making a Difference podcast, we build upon the bedrock that upholds every great father figure—their health. If fatherhood is a building, then health is its foundation, a critical base that which everything else rests upon. As we navigate the complexities and challenges of fatherhood, we often overlook the silent cornerstone that underpins our strength and resilience...

It’s the 80th Episode of the Dads Making a Difference podcast, and the lessons learned throughout the entire journey have shown us the reality of what being a dad really is about. The truth is men struggle so much but don’t show it. You see Instagram and Facebook feeds giving the image that everything’s working out and everything’s great. But when you dig deeper into the lives of so many men, you’...

What happens when life's hardships shape your defenses and build walls around your true self? In this episode, Curt Storring opens the door to his deeply personal journey of breaking free from the defense mechanisms that held him back.  Curt unravels the profound transformation that led him to his authentic self, turning him into a better man and a devoted dad. His story serves as an enduring...

As dads, most of us know that communication matters at home, at work, in your business, and in the community. But what sets effective leaders apart from the pack is the ability to communicate clearly. As leaders of our homes and other circles, it’s critical to learn how to communicate effectively to avoid being an outlet of frustration to the people around us. But clear communication isn’t just ab...

Many people think that success only comes to those who are presented with unique opportunities early in life. They believe that you inherit the quality of life you witnessed growing up, which means that if you were born poor, you would probably stay poor, too. But Travis and his family proved that it’s always about choice. His dad chose to create opportunities for himself to break away from the po...

AC has been a single father for 15 years and understands the daily struggles that single parents like him deal with. Though society has these stereotypes about dads raising their kids on their own, he became intentional in moving away from the status quo by being intentional in pouring his heart into fatherhood and being as present as he could to his kids. Because of all the lessons he learned thr...

Consistency is one of the biggest things men struggle with, especially when they have big goals in mind. So many men start new habits, optimistic about the end goal, only to fall short of their own expectations and feel like they’re back to square one. For Adrian Del Monte, there are only two things you need to remember when it comes to consistency and growth – your vision of where you want to be...

Are you dragging the weight of unresolved emotional scars from your father, hindering your journey to greatness? You're not alone. Many carry these hidden wounds, but it's never too late to heal and unlock your heroic potential. Enter Dave Novak, a former pastor and a lifelong seeker of wisdom, who's on a revolutionary mission to mend hearts and families fractured by father wounds. After leaving t...

Society has often taught men to bury their feelings and to toughen up through adversity. While this leads to valuable lessons on grit and resilience, these buried feelings become unresolved issues; these unresolved issues turn into deep wounds that impact how we live life. Ryan, a performance coach and business consultant, saw the same pattern in most of the men he worked with. The constant need t...

Dive into an episode that's more than a story; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Meet Joshua Brown—a man molded by adversity and trauma, and nurtured by a loving yet struggling single mother. Joshua's early years were full of turmoil, of poor choices, and absent role models, but a wake-up call ignited a transformation. Now a father and successful entrepreneur, Joshua is a liv...

David’s life might seem generally okay. But it wasn’t until he was staring at himself in the mirror on the darkest days of his life, hearing God tell him, “David, I can’t fix this for you,” did he realize that he had to do something different to take control of his path. David always seemed like the kind of guy who had everything figured out. He had an education scholarship, but he turned it down...

It’s the 70th episode of the Dads Making a Difference podcast and there has been an amazing amount of lessons and learnings. But still, there’s so much more to learn and an endless number of fruitful conversations to have. That’s because as long as there are dads out there who go through their day-to-day on survival mode, the mission never ends. To continue the mission of helping dads make a diffe...

Brendan Wall is one of those lucky ones who grew up with great family dynamics. His parents were great examples to him, and he had a close, loving relationship with all of them. So when he got married, he immediately laid out a 5-year plan on how he can give their family stability before they have kids. But God had other plans for them when he found out his wife was pregnant. Because of the turn o...

A lot of dads have issues with finding balance. Sometimes, we bury ourselves with work and business in an effort to provide for our families but struggle to be present in our kids’ lives. Some may find it hard to work in harmony with their wives to achieve a healthy home life, especially when there are societal and other external pressures. Casey Cavell understood early on that it’s important to f...

As dads, we are in the best position to show our kids how they can make the most out of their lives. Whether we’re showing them the right way to do things or helping them avoid the mistakes we made when we were their age, we have the capacity to raise them as valuable members of society. One of the best ways to make this happen is through intentional encouragement. But there are a lot of roadblock...

From the moment we are born, our bodies have specific systems in place that help us respond to certain stimuli to survive. Our bodies are also extremely intelligent that it remembers those triggers and plays a role in the behaviors and reactions we display over time.  But as we deal with trauma and the continuous flow of stress throughout our lives, our bodies may not always respond the right...

It’s the middle of the summer, and dads everywhere are busier than ever. The kids are on their school break, which means that there are more activities on top of the usual responsibilities. From going to theme parks or going on family vacations to finding summer programs they can enjoy, there is a huge opportunity to spend some time together as a family that’s not always possible when the kids are...

So many men have given up their power to choose, thinking that this is the only path. They get stuck in the “I have to’s”, whether it’s about the expectations of society and their family or their expectations of themselves. When this happens, they end up letting life happen to them instead of taking control. The problem is, most men are clueless about how they can take control. Most of the time, t...

We all have a few traumas and disasters in our past that still impact the way we think and make decisions today, both consciously or unconsciously. For Allan, he went through a rollercoaster that took him from rock bottom to the top, and back again. This is when he learned that success is not measured by money or power, but by more important things in life. Allan’s life is a great example of how l...

As adults, we all get caught up with goals and numbers that we often forget what it’s like to dream. We lose the passion and fire that helps us find fulfillment in life and become so immersed in just doing what it takes to meet expectations. But this also means that our kids don’t get to see what it looks like for people to chase after their dreams. They don’t see how it looks like to be fulfilled...

As men, we each have a perception of what success looks like and what an ideal life should be about. We forge a path and do what’s necessary to reach the end goals that we have in mind. But what if we’re putting too much value on the things that are actually taking us farther from the end goal without us realizing it? Often, we get sidetracked by the things we believe will get us to that dream lif...

Society expects so much from fathers, that it’s not uncommon for us to feel overwhelmed at times. We find ourselves juggling the demands of work with maintaining a good marriage, being a good dad, while also attending to our day to day responsibilities. When we get to a point of overwhelm, we can easily fall into a habit of creating negative self-talk. Today, we are going to give you actionable st...

As men, we can often feel burdened by the responsibilities of home and work. So much so, that our ability to have fun is affected. This then impacts the way we connect with our kids, especially when it comes to play. We may even begin to view play and fun as an event, as a product, instead of as the valuable pursuit of joy and wonder.   But just because dads have serious stuff to take ca...