New Dad Order

Youth sports can build champions—but only if parents and coaches focus on the right things. This week on New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait sit down with Springfield Youth Football Commissioner and three-time league champion Coach Cody Jones to discuss what really matters when raising young athletes. They cover:Why attitude and effort both matterThe biggest mistakes youth sports parents makeCoaching k...

Respect isn't something children magically develop—it has to be taught. In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait discuss five practical life skills every parent should intentionally teach their children before adulthood. From firm handshakes and eye contact to apologizing with humility, correcting others privately, reading social situations, and communicating with confidence, these le...

Did you know that when you eat certain foods may be just as important as what you eat? In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray brings a list of 12 common foods that many people eat every day—but often at the wrong time. From rice and bananas to watermelon, tomatoes, milk, apples, and red meat, we discuss whether meal timing can improve digestion, energy, sleep, and overall health. Along the way we a...

What happens when an average dad attempts one of the most respected workouts in fitness? In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray takes on his first Murph Challenge while Parfait tackles the workout wearing a 20-pound vest. What started as a fitness challenge quickly became a lesson in discipline, sacrifice, community, and mental toughness. The Murph workout honors Navy SEAL Lieutenant Michael Murphy...

In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait tackle one of the biggest issues facing families today: the growing pressure placed on kids in youth sports. From school tryouts and travel ball expectations to specialization, burnout, playing time, and dealing with failure, they break down the challenges that many parents and athletes face but rarely discuss openly. How should parents react when...

Are parents becoming too soft? Are teachers being forced to parent instead of teach? And are we raising kids who can handle real-world consequences? In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait dive into the growing conversation around discipline, accountability, and modern parenting. From classroom behavior and youth sports to therapy culture and faith-based values, they explore why so many...

In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait break down one of the biggest questions parents face today: Which youth sports actually provide the best return on investment? From travel baseball and soccer to football, wrestling, swimming, and track, the guys dive deep into the real costs of youth athletics—including equipment, tournament fees, coaching, travel expenses, and hidden family lifes...

Ray and Parfait break down the five worst types of youth coaches and how bad coaching may be one of the leading reasons kids quit sports early. From daddy ball to toxic leadership, this episode explores how coaching shapes confidence, discipline, and long-term success for young athletes. ✦ Sponsored ByBurns Estate Planning & Wealth AdvisorsPresident & CEO: Ernie M. Burns, Jr. Master Certif...

In this episode of the New Dad Order Podcast , Ray and Parfait tackle a topic that hits harder than most men are willing to admit— friendship in adulthood . Parfait shares a powerful experience reconnecting with lifelong friends during a meaningful golf tournament, reminding us what real brotherhood feels like when life slows down long enough to appreciate it. It’s more than nostalgia—it’s perspec...

In this powerful episode of the New Dad Order Podcast, Ray and Parfait sit down with guest Tony Maska for a deep, thought-provoking breakdown of Bible prophecy, the end times, and the true meaning of salvation. Tony Maska leads a comprehensive discussion connecting the Book of Revelation, the Book of Daniel, and Old Testament prophecy, revealing how these texts form a unified narrative about the e...

In this episode of the New Dad Order podcast, Ray, Parfait, and returning guest Tony Maska, dive into a powerful conversation surrounding the Epstein files, global politics, and the growing questions around truth, power, and media narratives. The discussion begins with reactions to the Epstein documents and the frustration many feel about redacted information, missing details, and unanswered quest...

Why are kids quitting sports at record levels? In this episode of the New Dad Order Podcast, Ray and Parfait break down the real reasons behind youth sports burnout—and what parents, coaches, and kids are getting wrong. From shocking statistics like 70% of kids quitting by age 13 to the pressure of travel sports, specialization, and rising costs, this conversation dives deep into the hidden factor...

In this New Dad Order conversation, Ray and Parfait break down the real reasons youth athletes walk away — from rising costs and travel ball pressure to divorce, scheduling conflicts, and parental influence. Is it burnout? Is it money? Or are parents unknowingly pushing kids out of sports? This episode dives into:The true cost of youth sports todayHow divorce and parenting schedules impact commitm...

In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait break down the real reasons kids are quitting youth sports at record levels. From travel ball burnout and parent pressure to time demands and the rise of gaming, we dive into what’s driving this trend—and whether quitting is always a bad thing. We also compare today’s youth sports culture to past generations, discuss rec vs travel vs school sports,...

In this episode of the New Dad Order Podcast, Ray and Parfait dive deep into one of the biggest debates in youth sports today — should kids be allowed to quit? From travel baseball and soccer to burnout, pressure, and parenting philosophies, this conversation breaks down the real reasons kids walk away from sports. Is it lack of passion? Too much pressure? Or are we raising a generation that avoid...

In this episode of the New Dad Order podcast, Ray and Parfait break down a surprisingly popular topic in fitness culture: what’s actually inside a gym bag — and what it says about your training style. Ray represents the traditional gym lifter, bringing practical, affordable essentials like wrist wraps, knee sleeves, boxing gloves, and a classic gym bag setup focused on strength training and consis...

In this episode of the New Dad Order Podcast, hosts Ray and Parfait dive into the world of fitness, gym culture, and the never-ending debate between CrossFit training and traditional weightlifting. Ray shares his return to the gym after a break, talking about rebuilding momentum, leg day routines, and the importance of consistency. From hack squats and leg extensions to ego lifting and HIIT traini...

Youth sports are supposed to build character — but what happens when adults let ego get in the way? In this episode of New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait break down the reality of travel baseball, toxic coaching, parenting regret, and leadership in youth sports. Parfait shares a wild travel baseball tournament story involving a coach who crossed the line during a 10U game — and how moments like that g...

In this episode of New Dad Order , Ray and Parfait break down the Super Bowl from every angle — the defensive battle on the field, the controversial Bad Bunny halftime show, and the redemption arc of Sam Darnold going from draft disappointment to Super Bowl champion. Was the game really boring… or just old-school football? Did the halftime show deserve the social media outrage? And is Roger Goodel...

Is the new high-protein food pyramid a real step toward better health—or just the next marketing scam? In this episode of the New Dad Order Podcast , the hosts start with music, workouts, and unexpected Bruno Mars appreciation before diving headfirst into a raw, honest conversation about nutrition, protein diets, processed food, and corporate influence . As protein becomes the latest health buzzwo...

In this episode of New Dad Order , we have an honest and unfiltered conversation about modern fatherhood and why so many dads quietly feel invisible in their families, marriages, and daily lives. Fatherhood today often comes with clear expectations: provide, protect, and stay strong. But what rarely gets discussed is the emotional weight that comes with those roles. We dive into men’s mental healt...

Burnout is quietly affecting more dads than ever—and many don’t realize they’re experiencing it. In this episode of New Dad Order , we break down the six key signs of dad burnout , including emotional exhaustion, irritability, lack of motivation, detachment, poor sleep, and neglecting self-care. Through real-life stories and honest conversation, we explore how burnout develops over time through wo...

In this episode of New Dad Order , the hosts sit down for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about the state of America, global power, and the narratives shaping public opinion. What starts with a brief discussion on the NFL and leadership quickly evolves into deeper topics surrounding immigration enforcement, media influence, artificial intelligence, and U.S. foreign policy. A central focus of...

In this powerful episode of New Dad Order, Ray and Parfait dive into why New Year’s resolutions so often fail—and what actually makes fathers, husbands, and families better over time. Instead of empty promises made on January 1st, this episode focuses on discipline, presence, and leadership inside the home. Parfait shares how his biggest life change didn’t happen because of a New Year’s resolution...

Navy veteran and father of three Charles Lyle shares his deeply personal story of resilience, faith, and rebuilding life after trauma, loss, and military service. From growing up in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to serving as a Navy airman, Charles reveals how adversity shaped both the man and the father he has become. Charles describes how Katrina destroyed his childhood in Bay St. Louis, Mi...