S2 #005 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Reid Gossen. Reid is another friend of mine from good ol Corn Bible Academy. As you will hear in the interview we did some crazy stuff together in HS and just like most of you we question how we are still alive today. Reid is Fire …
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S2 #004 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Carlin Day. Carl and I talk about what it's like raising 4 boys with his wife, Angela. How dads can elevate their value by developing their character, vision, and skills. Carl also talks about the legacy his father passed down to him that gives him a …
S2 #004 Welcome to the first episode of our new segment titled DADisms DADisms are characteristics that dads should have as stated by previous guests in their answers to the question: A DAD is ______. The idea is to dig deeper into the answers that the dads give and how we can apply them to …
S2 #003 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Josiah Street. We discuss raising girls specifically strong-willed independent girls, how to overcome overthinking, and what we can learn from difficult situations.
S2 #006 On this episode of DADtalks, I interview Matt Miller. Matt is a guy I met a few years ago through a mutual friend and I never would have thought I would be interviewing him to hear his advice or input on divorce and blended families. It is pretty awesome to see how God …
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S2 #002 On this episode of DADtalks, JT interviews his older brother, JC Zahradnik. JC and his favorite assistant coach aka his wife, Beth, work together to help their team of 4 "Work Hard. Be Tough. Be their best self." We talk about our shared childhood experiences, how the skills needed to be a great …
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S2#001 Dads have can many roles that they are trying to play and the struggle comes as they try to find the balance to perform all of them well. Does balance just mean giving equal time to all roles so one is not neglected? Or is there a better way?
I can't believe that the first season of DADTalks has come to a conclusion. Here's what I learned from Season #1: "Be curious. Not judgemental." -Walt WhitmanPractice gratitude. Be fully present where you are The "withness" of God Thank you so much to everyone who has listened!
Photo by energepic.com on Pexels.com “Dad, did the best he could with the tools he had.” -Toby McCarter. (“Purple Rain, Whiskey, and Legacy.” DADtalks Season #1, Episode #7.) Men love tools. I love tools and I wish I had a weekly budget that I could just spend on tools. The good and bad about power tools …
#007 - In the first interview on DADTalks, JT talks to long-time friend and mentor, Toby McCarter. Toby and JT talk about growing up without a father present and the impact this has on a young man. The two also share some laughs from the crazy days of Toby's childhood as well as some insights …
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