Advertisements Sometimes as a parent, I feel like Dana White as he tries to keep the two UFC fighters from beating each other during the weigh-ins. At the end of the day, you just feel exhausted from trying to keep the peace. I recently talked about the idea that you can “Choose to be positive…” …
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Advertisements “Positivity has a better ROI than negativity.” -Jon Acuff When you first read that quote, you think, “Duh that is obvious.” but then practically speaking how many of us actually live it out? Yes, I believe that positivity is better than negativity but do my actions prove that? Let me ask this question, “Do …
Advertisements https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-zahradnik/episodes/One-More-Arrow–Drew-Burkamper-e24fir5 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Drew Burkamper. I brought Drew on to talk about fostering kids and the story behind “One More Arrow.” We also discuss the need for dads to be in community with other dads and what the numbers on your toaster mean.
Advertisements https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-zahradnik/episodes/Marriage-and-Parenting-with-Intentionality–Nick-Martin-e23lp53 S4 #005 “Whatever standard you set for them, they will follow.” On this episode of DADtalks, I am joined by Nick Martin. As you listen you will begin to pick up on the theme of intentionality as we talk about how to be intentional with your spouse, kids, and in life.
Advertisements https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jt-zahradnik/episodes/Friend-or-Parent-Thoughts-on-Discipline-e239up2 S4 #004 On this episode I share some on insight from Jordan Peterson’s book 12 Rules of Life on how to effectively yet lovingly discipline our kids.
Advertisements S4 #003 When I was young and first married I thought sex was synonymous with intimacy (let’s be honest I thought this most of my marriage). Now as a single man, I am trying to figure out what intimacy looks like apart from the physical act of sex. How can I cultivate intimacy in …
Advertisements S4 #002 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Taylor Miles. Taylor and I discuss a variety of topics covering dealing with our anger, the messiness that is parenting, and finding the balance of helping our kids mature but also letting them be kids. Taylor shares how the pandemic and his wife’s health struggle …
Advertisements S4 #001 Loneliness is something we all struggle with at some point in our life. I reflect on my loneliness in light of Easter Weekend. Holy Saturday was a dark and lonely day for the followers of Jesus because they did not understand the work Jesus was doing in preparation for Resurrection Sunday. Don’t …
Advertisements S3 #011 This season as I reviewed each episode, one theme continued to emerge which was that “Communication is key.” I realized that each guest spoke to a different aspect of communication that is vital in our everyday relationships. Some of the different aspects discussed were being vulnerable with your spouse or kids, surrounding …
Advertisements S3 #010 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Mike Jones. This was a fun episode to record since Mike is a good friend so lots of laughs throughout but also some serious discussions. Mike shares some wisdom on keeping the romance alive with your spouse, the negative impact his father had on his …