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The DadPod is a platform where real dads engage in authentic conversations about the joys, challenges, and amusing moments of fatherhood. Whether you’re a new dad grappling with diapers and sleepless nights or a seasoned father juggling work, kids, and legacy, we hope this podcast reminds you that you are not alone. Each episode features honest stories, practical advice, and unwavering encouragement from fellow dads who are navigating the same struggles. Join us as we build strong families, support each other, and embrace the dad life—because the only thing stronger than our dad jokes is our unwavering commitment to fatherhood.
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Recent Episodes
24 | Let Them Fall: Teaching Kids Hard Things | Are You Pushing Them—or Yourself?
In Episode 24, we dive into one of the hardest parts of parenting: teaching our kids to do difficult things. Using the challenge of teaching a child to ride a bike as a starting point, we discuss the…
23 | The Aftermath of Loss | Being Present Instead of Fixing | A Father’s Love Doesn’t Compete
Episode 23 dives into grief, fatherhood, and the difficult realities that often come with growing older and raising a family. The conversation explores the powerful “grief box” analogy — how grief…
22 | Before It’s Too Late: Losing Our Parents
In this deeply personal episode of the Dadpod, we talk about one of the hardest realities of adulthood and fatherhood: losing a parent. Daniel shares the sudden loss of his mom, opening the door to a…
21 | Who’s Doing the Dishes?
In this episode, we get honest about dividing up the workload at home—between us, our wives, and our kids. We talk about where we fall short, how work and life shifts change what we can contribute,…
20 | No Social Media, No Regrets: A Dad’s Perspective on Raising Older Kids
Social media isn’t neutral—platforms are designed to keep attention longer than intended, shaping behavior and mindset “What you scroll feeds your soul” — how daily content consumption impacts…
19 | Fatherhood in the Age of Smartphones
Jon works in addiction recovery for men, giving him firsthand insight into the impact of pornography and technology addiction.As a father of older kids, he has already navigated many of the tech…
18 | How did we best spend our time? 2025 Reflection
What were some of the best ways we spent our time in 2025?Board games with kidsFamily time and spouse time
17 | Looking Back to Move Forward: Some dads reflect on 2025
Reviewing our year, what went well, what went poorlyShifting identity when challenges arise and being able to adaptWhat systems and habits worked well with family and personallyExercise, tracking…
16 | New Year, Same Dad? How to Actually Grow This Year
New year’s resolutions – good or bad? Do they work?Goals do need to specific and you also need to be in the right mindset to make a change, likely why starting on Jan 1st is often ineffectiveOnly 9%…
15 | Raising Roots: Faith, Friends, and the Home That Shapes Our Kids
Some dads talk:Friends for your childrenPublic vs charter vs homeschoolCan we choose their friends? What can we control?Parental involvement is keyHow do we create a home environment that allows our…
14 | Are We Lying to Our Kids? Santa, Screens, and Christian Parenting
*Santa Spoilers*Gift giving, toys vs books vs college fundsChristians and Santa Claus – are we lying to our kids or allowing some imagination to thrive and our kids to have fun?What media do we allow…
13 | Holiday Dad Talk: Family, Traditions, and the Art of Giving
Some dads talk: Fatherhood around the holidaysHolidays with immediate family vs extended familyCreating new traditions Gift giving
12 | Doing hard things | 3 things men are after in life | You’re not a failure until you quit
Choosing hard things allows you to keep commitments to yourself and build confidence and helps create the person that you strive to beThis can help defeat depression and anxietyWe believe this is…
11 | Fatherhood and Finances | Spender vs saver in marriage | What do we teach our kids | Giving
Some dads talk:Spender vs saverWhich spouse does the budgeting/ paying billsLearned habits from childhoodWhat do we want to teach our children?How we handle giving
10 | Finances in Marriage
Some dads talk joint bank accounts, financial infidelity, long term goals and stats surrounding finances in marriage, one of the biggest causes of strife
09 | Intimacy with other men
Men in general don’t have a lot of close friends, most do not talk about their mental healthCommunity is key to thriving, especially as we get olderBeing close and emotionally vulnerable is very…
08 | Intimacy
Some dads talk fatherhood as it relates to:Intimacy Transparency, closeness vs communication of loveHow are love and intimacy connected and how do we improve these in our relationships with our wives
07 | Modeling Behavior
Some dads talk fatherhood as it relates to:Modeling behavior for our familyWe don't have to be perfect; we strive to point to Him who is perfect
06 | Our response as Christians | How do we decrease polarization | Advice for the struggling Christian father
Some dads continue our discussion on the death of Charlie KirkHow we should respond as Christians How to have civil discussion How to decrease the polarizationAnd give advice for the father in a…
05 | Reflections on the death of Charlie Kirk
Some dads reflect on the last week of multiple violent attacks; what this means as fathers, husbands and ChristiansIf you have questions or want support: [email protected]
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The DadPod has published 24 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
The DadPod is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 38m.
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