Bear Crawl with Dads

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Ahmad Washington! Ahmad is a husband, father of two, and Lead Advisor to the President at the Methodist Children’s Home in Waco, TX, and Founder of Movement Up. We discuss a painful past to moving forward purposefully to showing up and more! 

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 

• Rooted 
• MovementUp
• Methodist Children’s Home
• Painful past
• Breaking point
• Changed perspective
• “Jerusalem” on the Brazos
• Silver lining…football
• Generational shift
• Move forward purposefully
• Finding community
• Father figures
• Being self-aware
• Humbled heart
• Comparing notes
• Adaptive behavior
• Set the example
• Healthy foundation for honest conversations
• Unhealthy leftovers
• My Dad, the rapper
• Quality, intentional time
• Mentoring
• Night rides
• Buc-ees
• Raising a daughter
• Loving our Bride…
• Art of listening
• Marvel…Dr. Strange?
• Being present
• What does it mean to be masculine?
• Showing up
• Surrender and willingness
• Making family first
• Reconciliation
• Heavenly closure

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Methodist Children’s Home

MovementUp

Waco, TX

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Dr. Jim Roberts, husband, father of two, Professor of Marketing and the Ben H. Williams Professor of Marketing at Baylor University in Waco, TX., plus author of over 100 articles published in academic literature. We discuss what phubbing means to being a Dad of two girls to battling screen addiction and More!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 

• Battling screen time
• #girldad
• Lead by example
• Connection through basketball
• Tough love
• Self-reliance
• Total protectors
• Instill confidence
• Modeling
• Tech/social media
• “Shiny Objects”
• “To Much of a Good Thing: Are you addicted to your cell phone?”
• Addiction
• Living life online
• Computer mediated conversations
• Well-being impact
• Losing self-control
• 47% worse without cell phone
• 8.25 seconds
• IQ drops 10%
• To much of a good thing
• 10,000 non-verbal cues
• Social meter in our brains
• Fubbing
• Proactive monitoring
• Boys – gaming
• Looking for signs
• Do not be a hypocrite
• Hey parents, parent!
• What is the right age?
• Avoiding reality
• Battle worth fighting for….
• Being remembered

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Follow Dr. Roberts on LinkedIn

Baylor University

“Shiny Objects” by Dr. Jim Roberts

“Too Much of a Good Thing: Are you addicted to your smartphone?” by Dr. Jim Roberts

Phubbing

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Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. 

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OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY

01: Dads, Dogs, and, Parenting with Lamar Smith

02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King

03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon

04: The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins

05: Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, and Our True North with Steve Pulley

06: 5th Generation Texan, Refugees, and More with Joel Vestal

07: Loss of a Mom, Legacy of Laugher, & the Power of Being Present with David Hamilton

In this special episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, we visit with Coach Hicks, father of five, and Founder/Executive Director of My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond in Richmond, VA. We discuss overcoming hurdles to finding purpose and more!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 

• Civil rights movement; discrimination
• Lack of a father; signed his rights away
• Addictions
• Incarceration
• Parenting my siblings
• Heart issues
• Here for a purpose
• Resilience
• Family Business
• Being transparent
• Baltimore exodus
• Returning to Faith
• Authentic Manhood
• Filling a void
• Extended adolescence
• Father wound
• Power of mentoring
• Bottled up
• Power of dinner
• Quality time
• Thanking those who coached us
• Self-taught
• National Mentor Month
• Message to Moms/Wives
• Power of Blessing
• Secret in life: relationships
• Your voice matters
• Know thy enemy
• You still have a lot to offer
• Sense of urgency
• Lacking vision
• Triggers
• Transforming power

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

My Brother’s Keeper of Greater Richmond

Richmond Free Press

Fatherhood Initiative

Richmond, VA

Authentic Manhood

Extended adolescence

Father wound

Frederick Douglas quote

National Mentor Month

Follow Coach Hicks on LinkedIn

Follow Coach Hicks on Facebook

WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: 

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Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!  

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy and so appreciated! 

OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY

01: Dads, Dogs, and, Parenting with Lamar Smith

02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King

03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon

04: The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins

05: Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, and our True North with Steve Pulley

06: 5th Generation Texan, Refugees, and More with Joel Vestal

07: Loss of a Mother, Legacy of Laugher, & the Power ...

In this special episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with my Dad! My Dad is husband to my mom of over 57 years, father of three, and former CEO of the Chamber of Commerce in Trinity, TX; Galveston, TX, and New Orleans, LA. We discuss my Dad’s upbringing from humble beginnings in Macon, Georgia to raising children in the eccentric city of New Orleans to loving others that are different from you and more!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 

• “We had the Dad we needed…”
• One of 11 from the hills of North Georgia
• No junior high or high schools?
• Train wreck survivor/amateur boxer
• The three Macon boys were born
• The best Dad
• Sole provider
• “When home, the joy of my life…”
• Wrestling with my faith
• Underground explosion
• Deep commitment to my mother and prayers for his sons
• Love your mother and love your wife
• Don’t pretend
• Raised poor but the surprise of supporting family
• Braving segregation – loving others
• Servant leader
• Transitioning to being a Dad
• How can I provide the needs you all have to be who God created?
• God answered my prayers…with your Mom
• Work life/home life
• No child asked to come in this world
• Respect that they are creations to be honored
• Worshipping together
• Family mealtime is sacred
• To make sure they know they are really loved
• Their own journey to faith
• Make your own decisions
• I’m a fixer
• I was not my brother’s parent
• What I would tell my Dad
• Thoughts for the next generation 
• Mercy and justice
• Problem with only associating with like minded people
• Thank you for the being such an example

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Augusta, Georgia

Macon Peaches Baseball

Mercer University's website

Galveston Chamber of Commerce's website

New Orleans Chamber of Commerce's website

WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: 

Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform

Follow the Podcast

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Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!  

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy and so appreciated! 

OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY

01: Dads, Dogs, and, Parenting with Lamar Smith

02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King

03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon

04: Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, and Our True North with Steve Pulley

05: The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins

06: 5th Generation Texan, Refugees, and More with Joel Vestal

07: Loss of a Mother, Legacy of Laugher, & the Power of Being Present with David Hamilton

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with David Hamilton, husband, father of four, and Vice President of Titan Equipment based in Denver, CO. We discuss the loss of his mother at a crucial age, the toll it took on himself and his father, raising his four children, the power of counseling, and more!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 

• “Checking In” song by Michael Farren
• Fargo
• Youngest child = golden child?
• Dad was true to himself; authenticity rubbed off
• Rare lung cancer strikes the family “backbone”
• Script flipped after the loss of Mom
• Conflict at 16
• Roles changed
• Leaning on my Heavenly Father
• Growing up in church was ritualistic
• Angry at God
• Older positive FCA mentors
• Legacy of laughter and never quitting
• Found letter of affirmation from Dad
• 10-year-old trip – rite of passage
• Being present
• Struggles with friendships for the right reasons?
• Asking mature questions while asking the right questions
• Working on my triggers
• Not being everything, I want to be for my children
• Counseling has helped in being more self-aware
• They need to choose for themselves
• They’re gonna fail
• Anger issues
• Two thumbs up for counseling
• Best gift your family…a healthy you!
• Text from your daughter

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

“Checking In” by Michael Farren

Fargo movie

Fellowship of Christian Athletes' website

WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: 

Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform

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Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!  

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy and so appreciated! 

OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY

01: Dads, Dogs, and Parenting with Lamar Smith

02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King

03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon

04: Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, and Our True North with Steve Pulley

05: The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins

06: 5th Generation Texan, Refugees, and More with Joel Vestal

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Joel Vestal, husband, father of two, and Founder/Lead Facilitator at Migros Aid, Inc. based in Indianapolis, IN. We discuss following in his dad’s footsteps, the 4 Cs of parenting, letting coaches coach, God image at kindergarten and more!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 

• Sober reality with National Fatherhood Initiative statistics
• 5th generation Texan living in the wilderness of Indiana
• Sport prodigies
• Connecting through their sports
• Parents behaving poorly on the sidelines
• Unrealistic expectations
• Entrepreneur at heart
• Power of Mentorship
• God image at kindergarten
• Teddy Roosevelt quote
• The power of presence
• Great example of a father
• Self-awareness and honesty
• The 4 Cs of parenting
• Blended family
• Louie Mueller BBQ
• Speak truth in love
• Fathering a daughter
• Man Maker Project
• Raising a Modern Day Knight
• “Your role matches your soul…” Parker Palmer
• “You’re not going to know how much I love you until you’re a dad….”
• Loving your child conditionally?
• You are defined by your Heavenly Father
• Let the coach’s coach
• Greatest challenge to dads

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Follow Joel Vestal on Twitter

Follow Joel Vestal on Instagram

Follow Joel Vestal on Facebook

Check out Migros Aid, Inc.’s website

Follow Migros Aid on Instagram

Follow Migros Aid on Facebook

National Fatherhood Initiative facts

President Theodore Roosevelt Quote

The Four C’s of Parenting

Louie Mueller Barbecue

Man Maker Project by Chris Bruno

Raising a Modern Day Knight by Robert Lewis

Parker Palmer

WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: 

Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform

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Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!  

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy and so appreciated! 

OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY

01: Dads, Dogs, and Parenting with Lamar Smith

02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King

03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon

04: Laughter, Parenting Three Girls, and Our True North with Steve Pulley

05: The Pulpit to Nepal to Being Present with Adam Nevins

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Steve Pulley, husband, father of three young ladies, and Senior Associate Pastor of Pastoral Care at Milestone Church in Keller, TX. We talk about being the father to three girls to a family cultural shift in 1988 to finding our true North in our Heavenly father and so much more!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 

• NYT “Crisis of Men and Boys” article stats
• Steve on the front lines with Restore ministry
• Spiritual bankrupt until 1988
• Different generation
• Legacy of laughter
• Lines of communication
• Establishing trust
• Different stages of parenting
• Can’t take credit…caring for God’s gifts
• Not perfect parents
• Keep God as your true North
• Keeping the Main thing, the Main thing – Our 1st love
• Never to late to get in the game
• Needing each other 
• Trusting our Heavenly Father

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Follow Steve Pulley on Twitter

Follow Steve Pulley on Instagram

Follow Steve Pulley on Facebook

Milestone Church's website 

Follow Milestone Church on Facebook

Follow Milestone Church on Twitter

Follow Milestone Church on Instagram

“Crisis of Men and Boys” NYT article

WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: 

Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform

Follow the Podcast

Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on Instagram

Follow Bear Crawl with Dads on Twitter

Connect with Bear Crawl with Dads on Facebook

Check out Bear Crawl with Dad’s website

FOLLOW & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS

Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!  

Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy and so appreciated! 

OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY

01: Dads, Dogs, and Parenting with Lamar Smith

02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King

03: Arkansas, Africa, and Father Memories on the Farm with Todd Brogdon

04: The Pulpit, to Nepal, to Being Present with Adam Nevins

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Adam Nevins, husband, father of three, and Executive Director at ServLife International, Inc. based in Indianapolis, IN. We discuss his journey to the stage to off the stage to travelling around the globe equipping pastors while educating children and more!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS:    Permission to record Rubbed elbows with John Cougar, Bowling for Soup, and Mandy Moore? Worship leaders with breathy voices? Nothing like a reality check by Amos and Micah Mission teams to mission trips to Non-profits 2012 – opportunity of lifetime Church planting and education children/pastors in Nepal and India Frederick Douglas + C. S. Lewis Really wanted to be a Dad Great co-pilot Two amazing but so different daughters Miscarriages Raw from the stage Vulnerability builds trust The joy of adoption – love from India Bonding through smells and music Now that the children are older Child’s life 3 different stages Parenting formula? Our perfect Father Embracing John Eldredge Personal Sabbath Just be present “Raising Human Beings” by Ross Greene Authoritarian to Equipper Marriage in Nepal/India Nevins family game nights What do you like about my parenting? Rite of Passage The Second Mountain by David Brooks Striving for the 2nd Mountain

RESOURCES MENTIONED:    Follow Adam Nevins on Twitter Follow Adam Nevins on Instagram Follow Adam Nevins on Facebook Check out ServLife International’s website Follow ServLife on Twitter Follow ServLife on Instagram Follow ServLife on Facebook Frederick Douglas quote

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Todd Brogdon, husband, father of two, and Chief Operating Office of Wingmead Inc., in North Little Rock, AR. We discuss his growing up on his family farm in east Arkansas, lessons learned and reflecting the life of his father and more!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 

• National Fatherhood Initiative stats
• Small town Arkansas
• From Arkansas to Africa Back to Arkansas
• Bill Maher Real Time “Men in Crisis”
• Dealing with Divorce in 3rd Grade and choosing sides
• Longing to leave small town America
• Boiling under the surface
• Generational residue
• Man of few words – Gentle Giant
• 6th anniversary of his passing
• I am my father’s son
• Absence makes a heart grow fonder
• Lessons from the combine
• Proud legacy
• Elusive QT
• Kid-centric
• Disagreeing as an example?
• What would you do differently?
• Duck hunting with Dad
• Social Media
• Masculinity
• Father reflections on the farm

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Follow Todd Brogdon on Twitter

Follow Todd Brogdon’s Blog

Bill Maher YouTube channel clip

National Fatherhood Initiative

WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: 

Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform

Follow the Podcast

Follow on Instagram

Follow on Twitter

Follow on Facebook 

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Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!  

OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY

01: Dads, Dogs, and, Parenting with Lamar Smith

02: Texas Football, Greatest Generation, and More with Geoff King

In this episode of Bear Crawl with Dads, I chat with Geoff King, husband, father of three, and a in risk management for a Houston-based real estate development builder and property management company with 25 years of experience. We discuss his growing in the shadows of a Texas football legend, being ok with allowing his children to pursue their interest…and more!

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 

• Dad/Uncle All-Americans in football
• Positive parent relationship
• Abilene Eagles
• Strong silent type
• Connecting with Dad through shared interest
• The gift of quality time
• Meeting your kids where they are
• Championing your children’s passions
• How to respond to each child as they are so different from each other
• One day you are the hero, next day…you’re not
• Becoming my own man
• Just let them play and have fun
• Battling technology is hard
• Spending time with your children is important
• Always being available

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

 Follow Geoff King on Twitter

WHERE WE CAN CONNECT: 

Listen on Your Favorite Podcast Platform

Follow the Podcast

Follow on Instagram

Follow on Twitter

Follow on Facebook 

FOLLOW & REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS

Are you following the podcast? If you are not, I want to encourage you to follow today so you don’t miss any future episodes! I have so many amazing guests and topics lined up; I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts. 

Could I ask a big favor? If you are loving the show, I would LOVE it if you would leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every one!  

OTHER EPISODES YOU’LL ENJOY

01: Dads, Dogs, and Parenting with Lamar Smith