Dudes And Dads Podcast

In this episode, we chat with our friend Jon Swanson. Jon is one of the chaplains at a local hospital. We talk with Jon about his book on prayer, and about his job as a chaplain. LINKS: Jon On Twitter All of the books Jon has written 300wordsaday.com (Jons 6 day a week blog) socialmediachaplain.com (Blog about caring for people) SurviveIt Youtube (Andy's Son's YouTube about survival skils) No Matt...

In this episode, we talk with Joel's kids and interview them for fathers day. LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Support the show on Paypal with a one-time donation Website: Dudes And Dads Podcast Facebook: Dudes And Dads Instagram: Dudes And Dads Podcast Twitter: Dudes And Dads YouTube: Dudes And Dads Call us and leave a voicemail 574-2...

In this episode we talk with our friend Gil Michel about what it means to have racial reconciliation in our country and what he has experienced being a person of color. We also talk about raising his son and how he is doing that. LINKS: Gil Michel on Facebook That Church Downtown Facebook A Language of Healing for a Polarized Nation: Creating safe environments for conversations about race, politic...

In this episode, we talk with our friend, and official barber of the podcast, DJ Lepper. We talk about his life, what brought him from being in the armed services, to pouring concrete to now to being a barber, and what being a stepdad/dad means to him LINKS: The Concrete Barber on Facebook The Concrete Barber on Instagram The Concrete Barber website YouTube video of this episode Support the show o...

In this episode, we talk with Jason Epperson, a dad who is living full time in his travel trailer with his wife and three kids. They travel the country on one giant road trip. We talk about what it is like to live on the road and raise three kids, as well as his recent brain surgery, and much more. LINKS: RVmiles The See America Podcast America's National Parks Podcast RV Miles Facebook RV Miles I...

In this episode we talk with April Diaz about the creation and purpose of her company Ezer + Co, and what services and programs they offer. We also talk about how to lead kids well in times of crisis and grief, what to avoid, and what to embrace. LINKS: Ezer + Co. April on Istagram The Global Fringe Podcast YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreon and get bonus content and more Su...

Joe was doing social work when he was called to youth ministry. Needing to make some extra money for a trip with his son, he took on a part-time job driving school bus on a route that no one else wanted. He befriended the kids. When one day there was a school shooting at the local school and Joe had a connection to the shooter. LINKS: Nelson YouTube video of this episode Support the show on Patreo...

In this episode, we talk with Bob Morton. Bob is a former Notre Dame football player who gave up going pro and became a pastor. When Bob had a career change and left the pastoral ministry, it changed his life. We talk about grieving the lost of the pastoral ministry, and how he is now raising his kids, how being a dad while traveling for his new job looks, and trying to remember his dad while pare...

In this episode, we talk with our friend Taylor Brown. Taylor is a public speaker, who first was a youth minister, then the director of programming at CIY, until he felt the calling to be a stay at home dad and a public speaker. Find Taylor Online: www. TaylorBrownSpeaks.com Taylor Brown on Facebook Taylor Brown on Instagram Links Mentioned on the show: In the name of Jesus The Autobiography of Ge...

In this episode, Joel and Andy talk about what it means to raise courageous kids and how they are doing it in their families. We want to hear your feedback about this episode. Call our voicemail number 574-213-8702 or send an email (or voice memo) to DudesAndDadsPodcast at gmail.com LINKS: Sunday Cool Youtube Video of the show Support the show on Patreon Support the show on PayPal

In this episode, we chat with Marc Hyde and Chris Fuller from the Real Tak Christian Podcast. We talk about how they started the podcast, what brought them together, different life events and what parenting looks like for them. LINKS: Youtube Video of the episode Real Talk Christian on Instagram Real Talk Christian on Facebook Real Talk Christian show notes Support Dudes And Dads Podcast on Patreo...

Cory Witmer stopped by the studio to chat about the recent death of his father. He talks with us about how he managed during that time. He also offers up some good tips on how to help someone who is grieving. Cory is also a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and he shares with us some good things we can do to help our mental health. LINKS: Cory Witmer Instagram Support the show on Patreon Support th...

WARNING: This episode deals with some adult-themed topics. This episode might not be suitable for younger listeners. Parents, please use your discretion. In this episode, we talk with Cody Chaplin about his life story and his addiction to pornography, and his journey to knowing Christ. LINKS: YouTube video of this episode Rest-Ministries Retreat Center Covenant Eyes Screen Accountability X3 Watch...

In this episode, we kick off 2020 and Season 2 chatting about how we hope to be better husbands, dads, and men this year. LINKS: https://youtu.be/zBKCK0H2sms (Watch this episode on YouTube https://dudesanddadspodcast.com/support (Support the show on Patreon)

We have reached the season 1 finally of the Dudes and Dads Podcast, and in this episode, we talk with Keith Schumacher. Keith works with the chapters of All Pro Dads. All Pro Dad Chapters are programs at schools where kids and their male role model (Dad, Grandpa, another male) get to hang out at...

In this episode, we talk with Daniel DeForge. Daniel is the Partnership Development Lead at Bair Lake Bible Camp in Jones Michigan, as well as being an expectant first-time dad. We talk with Daniel about growing up and how he came to the camp. We also talk about what the camp does and how it...

In this episode, we chat with Julie Lehman and Jackie DeMott (Andy and Joels Wives). We talk about marrying at a young age, and the different choices our families have made, whether being a stay at home mom, who home schools and runs a ministry, or being a mom who also has a job out...

In this episode, we talk about the book “The Sacred Romance – Drawing closer to the heart of God.” We have Bob Rosa back on this episode. Bob is currently working through this book with some men, so we thought it would be good to have him on this episode to talk about the book....

In this episode, we talk about when kids become teenagers, and they push away from us. We can be a wall that they can use to push off of, like in competitive swimming. LINKS: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/blog/what-teenagers-need-from-us https://dudesanddadspodcast.com/dustin-kaehr-dear-boys/ Youtube Video of this episode https://dudesanddadspodcast.com/support (Support us on Patreon)

In this episode we talk with Dan Cole about how he was able to be a parent and a husband while being deployed in the army, and parenting from afar. We also talk with him about what it was like to move his family around so much LINKS FROM THE SHOW: http://the4x4podcast.comOverland Roundtable podcastAsk a...

On this episode we have our first ever microsode, a short episode. We bring you an update on Andy’s son Micah. We also update you about our studio move. We also share with you a way that you can partner with us to make this podcast even better. If you want to help support us...

On this episode, Joel and Andy talk about children and their use of cell phones, tablets, TV, and more. We talk about what the stats say and what we can do about it. We give some practical advice on how to stop letting devices rule our kid’s lives. We also draw our winner from our...

Ted grew up not knowing who his father was. He was told lies when he asked. He was on a journey to find out who his dad was, and as an adult had a breakthrough. Ted shares with us about what it was like to not know who your father was, and how it felt...

On this episode we chat with Joe Miller about being a new father and the ministry that he and his wife have at Jamaica Relief Ministries. Joe talks about his time growing up Amish and how he came to faith in Christ, how he met his wife, and life as a new dad. Links: Jamaica...

Happy fathers day, friends. We know that this day is not always an easy day for many men. Men who have lost their father, or lost a child due to stillbirth, miscarriage, or other death. Men, we are here for you. Being fathers day, we wanted to bring our own children on the show and...