Any time I would share my story about my relationship with my dad or my divorce, afterwards people would say, "Oh I am sorry about that."

I then would say this phrase but I have had an epiphany and realized that this phrase is not helpful at all.

Here's what led me to this conclusion.

On this episode of DADtalks, Andy Schoepf joins the show to share his story and insights from being a dad.

We discuss

How this idea that we are not called to be comfortable has:

Led him to leave his job of 18 years to step into a field he knew little about

Serve the other parents while their child was in the NICU

And why he has a heart for the church, especially the youth

"There is more to 'time heals...'"

On this episode of DADtalks, Daniel Novak joins the show to share his story and insights from being a dad.

We discuss

-Daniel's childhood as a pastor's kid

-His career as a firefighter

-Dealing with the loss of their son

Make sure to listen to the end for bonus content!

"How can I make an impact like my dad did." -Caleb Mann

On this episode of DADtalks, Caleb Mann joins the show to share his story and insights from being a new dad.

In this episode:

-Caleb shares what he has learned as a new dad

-Building community through Pinball competitions

-The amazing legacy of his dad and how it impacts Caleb now as a dad

"If it (suffering) is avoidable, the meaningful thing to do is remove its cause...If, on the other hand, one cannot change a situation that causes his suffering, he can still choose his attitude." -Viktor E. Frankl

We can't always control what happens to us but we can control how we will respond.

"I wasn’t getting to their heart because I hadn’t logged enough quality time to earn the collateral to discipline." -Jamie Hopkins

On this episode of DADtalks, Jamie Hopkins joins the show to share his story and insights from raising 3 kids to entering the next stage of being a grandpa.

In this episode:

-Jamie shares his struggles of being a dad at 18 which included losing their first child to SIDS

-Working to improve as a husband and dad continually

-Life lessons from his love of drumming

S4 #006

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.

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.

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.

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 my friendships? How can you cultivate deeper intimacy with your spouse?