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In this episode of Dads Against the Narrative hosts Jack and Nate welcome guest Travis Stoetzel (aka Forged Fatherhood) to explore his transformation from a corporate fitness job to building The Forge Athlete Gym and a remote coaching empire. 

The conversation delves into "red pill" moments of risk-taking, the intersection of faith and discipline, and how consistent routines like Travis's "AM, Rise, and Conquer" blend physical fitness with spiritual growth. 

They discuss breaking free from limiting mindsets, the challenges of living abroad, family perceptions, and accountability strategies in coaching. Emphasizing that "everything is earned," the episode highlights fitness as a catalyst for personal development, better relationships, and heart-led fatherhood, while encouraging dads to question norms and pursue intentional growth.

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Devin Linder joins the show! 

In this engaging conversation, Jack, Jimmy, and Devin delve into their personal journeys of transformation, sparked by influences like "The Secret," military experiences, and spiritual awakenings that challenged conventional narratives and fostered critical thinking. 

They explore themes of health and wellness, critiquing societal influences such as media manipulation, unhealthy lifestyles, and declining masculinity, while emphasizing self-awareness, natural remedies, and personal autonomy. 

As fathers, they share insights on active parenting, instilling resilience, practical skills, and strong values in their children to raise "warriors" for the future, blending stories of fitness triumphs, overcoming adversity, and the power of positive mindset. 

The discussion underscores the importance of questioning norms, building community, and achieving growth through introspection and consistent effort, ending on notes of gratitude and ongoing collaboration.

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Justin Kyser - Primal Dad Truther - joins the show!

The group discussed the dangers of dependence on others and systems, highlighting how it leaves individuals vulnerable to exploitation and deception. They explored how modern society has shifted towards a culture of dependency, whether on governments for handouts or on technology, leading to a loss of critical thinking and self-reliance. Nate and Jack shared their perspectives on how societal issues, like the influence of pharmaceuticals and toxins in food, could be used for population control without direct blame. Justin reflected on his own journey from being a typical consumer to becoming more self-aware and critical of systems.

Topics Discussed:

•Health & Consciousness

•Questioning Global Perspectives

•Modern Societal Challenges 

•Flat Earth Perspectives

•Awakening & Cognitive Dissonance

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Coach Matty Denz joins the show for an eye-opening conversation! Hosts Nate Feathers and Jack Nofel speak with Matt to explore a range of topics that guide listeners toward true critical thinking and discernment. Once you embrace this mindset, there's no turning back—you'll start questioning everything you've ever been taught. And if a life-altering event doesn't spark that shift, fatherhood absolutely will. After all, stepping into fatherhood is what turns you into a real, better man.

Tune in for raw insights, laughs, and the tools to challenge the narrative!

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Nate Feathers & Jack Nofel talk feminists ideologies and how they’ve creeped into many areas of society. And how it was a strategic play to destroy the family unit. 

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Kyle Carnohan from Superhuman Fathers joins the show. Nate, Jack & Kyle talk all things god, correcting children’s negative patterns and behaviors & rites of passage into manhood. 

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Robert Bill Jr from Uncommon Dad joins the show. Nate, Jack & Rob get deep into the medical system and the lies bestowed upon the world without their own knowledge. 

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Jimmy DeFalco joins the podcast. Nate, Jack & Jimmy dive into fatherhood and overcoming the plandemic. 

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The first domino was a birth plan—and it toppled into a full rethinking of health, faith, and fatherhood. We sit down with Daniel from Honest Fatherhood to trace how one homebirth invitation exposed hidden assumptions about medicine, control, and fear, and how building competence as a dad creates the calm that mothers need to feel safe. From there, the conversation widens into family culture by design: not just what we believe, but the daily rhythms that prove it—food choices, tech boundaries, nightly AARs, and the quiet discipline of showing up.

We don’t dodge the charged topics. Daniel shares a ground-level view on race, DEI, and what real empowerment looks like—cultivating competence and opportunity instead of papering over problems with quotas. We model what the internet rarely allows: disagreement without contempt. The rule at home is simple and powerful—address behaviors, don’t shame character. It works with kids when tempers flare, and it works with adults when politics collide. Along the way, we revisit the father’s role as protector in a modern world: not from lions, but from algorithms, outrage, and passivity.

If you’ve felt the drift of doomscrolling, the weight of unspoken misalignment with your spouse, or the ache of wanting to lead without becoming a tyrant, this conversation is a practical reset. Learn how competence creates confidence, how confidence creates calm, and how calm creates safety—especially for moms in labor and kids learning who they are. Tap in, take notes, and then take one step tonight to turn belief into culture.

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Nate Feathers & Jack Nofel kickoff the first ever Dads Against the Narrative podcast talking why they began the project & why it’s important for all men to listen. 

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