The Walk Family Podcast

Three fathers sit down for an intimate conversation about the peaks and valleys of parenthood in this powerful exploration of fatherhood through the lens of faith. Lee Miles shares his evolution as a father of four, describing how each child brought unique challenges that revealed his own spiritual growth—from anxious over-providing with his first to peaceful trust by his fourth. "God, I got...

What happens when life takes something precious from you, forever altering your path? In this deeply moving episode of the Walk Family Podcast, Tony introduces "Seasons of Despair," featuring fathers Ben and Lee who share their journeys through profound grief and overwhelming stress. Ben vulnerably recounts losing multiple children – first through miscarriage and then his son Atticus at...

A devastating fall down a flight of stairs left Scott with a fractured skull in three places, unable to walk or talk, and doctors offering no hope for recovery. His remarkable journey from severe traumatic brain injury to complete healing reveals powerful insights about neurological health in our increasingly toxic world. Scott's background as an international educator in functional medicine...

A straight-A student with a stable family background doesn't fit the typical addiction stereotype, yet Courtney Propper's life crumbled with shocking speed once substances took hold. Her raw testimony reveals how college experimentation rapidly escalated to methamphetamine addiction, multiple arrests, and ultimately losing custody of her young daughter. "From September to December I...

What happens when life's storms feel unrelenting, but hope and humor shine through? Our episode today features Terry, whose journey from the ICU to battling cancer is a testament to resilience powered by faith. Raised on the South Side of Chicago, Terry's upbringing instilled a strong spiritual foundation, allowing him to find laughter even amidst adversity, like imagining popcorn poppin...

What happens when the children we love and nurture veer off the path we envisioned for them? Join us this episode as Tony and I confront the emotional challenges of parenting, alongside our insightful guests. We share personal stories about the heartache of watching children face difficulties or reject core family values. Through heartfelt conversations, we explore tailored approaches to disciplin...

This episode dives deep into the complex realities of spiritual dryness, exploring how life’s challenges can lead us to feel disconnected from God. Tony and Laura share personal experiences, practical strategies, and biblical wisdom to support listeners on their journey through despair while reminding them they are not alone. • Defining spiritual dryness as personal feelings of emptiness and dista...

Could an addiction that starts from curiosity lead to a profound spiritual transformation? Join us as Jake Kastleman, the founder of No More Desire, opens up about his journey overcoming pornography addiction, beginning as a teenager in a home already familiar with addiction’s shadows due to his father's work. Jake's story is one of struggle, revelation, and redemption, offering invaluab...

Hope and resilience shine through as Christine shares her harrowing experience with breast cancer, revealing how despair can lead to unexpected growth and purpose. Her story emphasizes the importance of community support and faith in overcoming life's greatest challenges. • Christine recounts her modeling career and personal insecurities • Contemplation of suicide shortly after diagnosis • Sh...

This episode illuminates the journey of single motherhood and adoption through Ashlee Cryderman's eyes, highlighting the struggles and joys she encountered along the way. From overcoming health challenges to embracing faith in fostering, Ashlee's story serves as a powerful testament to hope and resilience.   • Exploration of Ashlee's personal health challenges and their impact on he...

Marriage can often feel like a rollercoaster of highs and lows, where disappointment and despair loom large, but there is hope. Tony and Laura explore their personal trials, share profound insights from experience, and highlight the significance of faith in overcoming marital struggles. • Reflecting on the challenges of marriage over time  • The vital role of communication in resolving conflicts ...

       This week, Tony enters into a dark realm of raising newborns: apathy. Dads sometimes, if not often, find themselves feeling a level of purposeless or even apathy towards their newborn. If you are new to being a parent, this may come as a shock due to the tendency of everybody bringing so much excitement around the new arrival of your bundle of joy. However, that little bundle may not be as...

    This week's episode, Tony discusses different ways couple can endure the grind of nighttime with a newborn. We all know babies don't often sleep through the night during the newborn stage. However, does that mean the mother has to get up with the baby all night, every night? Not so! In this episode, you will find different ways to "tag-team" the gauntlet of nighttime with y...

    In this week's episode Tony takes on the hard discussion of SIDS. He explains not only what SIDS is and the effects it has on the family dynamic, but targets bringing awareness of the topic to dads along with providing them with tips and strategies that can help reduce the risk of it occuring. Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twit...

     In today's episode, Tony discusses the struggles new parents go through with sleepless nights. He shares he and Laura's experiences, strategies and tips to help get through the daunting task of nighttime care for a newborn that may extend to over a year.  Support the show  You can connect with Tony and Laura at thewalkpodcastministries@gmail.com Twitter (X) @TonySmith4520 https://ww...

    In this weeks episode, Tony tackles the challenging circumstance of colic. Sometimes, there is nothing you can do to console your crying baby, and you feel helpless and frustrated. Tony helps new dads navigate different strategies and brings awareness and hope for parents who have an extremely fussy newborn as they feel lost in knowing what to do next.  Support the show  You can connect with T...

    This week's episode includes a heartfelt discussion about postpartum depression. Tony walks through some do's and don't for dad's who may see their bride go through this dark and challenging experience of parenthood. Attached below is a link to a more in depth discussion on postpartum depression that was discussed a few years ago between Tony and Laura as they share their o...

     This week's episode Tony discusses his personal experiences with children having Tongue Tie. As parent, especially moms who choose to tackle breastfeeding, the infamous tongue tie can play a huge factor on the physical and mental well being of the family. Dads, tune in to learn about the factors tongue tie can have on your wife and what you can do to support her on this journey when welc...

Imagine, for a moment, the serene image of a mother nursing her baby—only to have the peace interrupted by latch issues and the sharp sting of nipple pain. That's where I, Tony Smith, come in with my ukulele and a head full of science, ready to guide all you dads through the breastfeeding journey. On this episode of the Walk Family Podcast, we wade through the waters of nursing, offering a su...

     This episode is all about getting dirty! Tony discusses the concept of Meconium (the first bowel movement of a newborn). In Navigating Meconium you will find some misconceptions about meconium and how it can affect your baby along with what to expect after.. Tony also highlights his own experience with meconium as a father of his three kiddos, of which, all three had different experiences. Th...

In this episode Tony walks through the value of doing Skin to Skin as a dad with your child shortly after delivery. Skin to Skin is somewhat of a taboo topic in different places in Western culture. Tony shares some tips and research on how the skin to skin process can not only help benefit the health of your child, but can also benefit moms and dads. Support the show  You can connect with Tony and...

     This week Tony breaks down what Delayed Cord Clamping is and how it can be used to benefit your newborn immediately after delivery. As a dad, there can be an immense amount of pride in cutting the cord, but there are also some hidden benefits in simply waiting a few minutes before you clamp, cut and snuggle your new baby that Tony discusses in this episode. Support the show  You can connect w...

     In this episode of   the Fathering the First Series, Tony discusses the importance of budgeting as you prepare to welcome a new baby into your life. There is a huge market for baby "things" and the temptation is to get the latest and greatest stuff (especially in the nesting phase). However, Tony encourages dads to budget, have a conversation with your wives about how much to spend...

     In this episode of Fathering the First Tony explores his experience of the delivery room in the hopes to provide some guidance to new, expectant fathers. He shares the emotions behind witnessing your first child's birth along with how to navigate trauma and the "unknown and unexpected" things that can happen within the delivery room. Support the show  You can connect with Tony...

    This episode includes Tony's experience with watching and learning from Laura receiving epidurals for two of their three children. He explains to dads what epidurals are, their cost, what they do and that it isn't always for everybody! Tony encourages couples to have a discussion with each other about an epidural being in their birth plan (or not) and pushes expecting moms and dads t...