Dudes And Dads Podcast

In this episode of the Dudes and Dads Podcast, hosts Joel DeMott and Andy Lehman sit down with their friend, youth pastor Jansen Utech. The trio discusses the benefits and challenges of getting married young, drawing on their own experiences. They then explore the changing landscape of youth culture, including the impact of social media on faith development and mental health. Jansen shares his insights into what young people truly crave from adults and how youth ministry can adapt to meet their needs. The conversation wraps up with a lighthearted Dudes and Dads Pop Quiz, revealing Jansen’s most treasured possession, favorite soup, and biggest pet peeve.

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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Month serves as a poignant reminder of the unique grief experienced by families who have faced such heartbreaking losses. Julie Lehman joins hosts Joel Demott and Andy Lehman to discuss the significance of this month and the importance of acknowledging and supporting those affected. The conversation emphasizes the need for greater awareness and resources, particularly within faith communities, to address the challenges faced by these families. Julie shares her personal journey and how her experiences have shaped her role in providing support through organizations like Hope Mommies. This episode highlights the power of community and the necessity of open conversations about loss, grief, and healing.

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This episode of the Dudes and Dads Podcast features guest Bradley Vinson, author of The Help Method. Vinson, inspired by the loss of his granddaughter, shares his HELP method — an acronym providing a framework for supporting children through grief. This poignant conversation explores the complexities of childhood grief, emphasizing honest communication and giving children permission to experience joy while grieving.

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On this episode we talk with Darin Shrock about having and teaching empathy to our kids.

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On this episode we talk about teenage dating, should we let our kids, should we say no, and what are some rules around it.

As you know, we love bringing you every episode of the Dudes and Dads Podcast, and we’re committed to making it the best experience possible for you. Right now, we rely on a laptop provided by an employer to edit our episodes and stream our live shows. While we’re incredibly thankful for their support, this laptop will soon not be available to us due to some policy changes on their end.

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On this episode we talk with some of the people who went on the trip to the Tetons with us. We recap the hikes we did, and how it caused wonder and awe. If you have not checked out the pre-episode to this with Greg Neumayer about the need for adventure and wonder check it out at the following link https://dudesanddads.com/s6e10/

On this episode we were honored to be invited in to the local jail by the chaplain to talk to 4 men about their reflections on fatherhood.

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In this episode we head out to the fair and talk with the fair Shelly Steury president about the importance of 4-H in families lives, and we also talk with Allison Schrock Pletcher from Everence about everything they are doing at the fair.

On this episode we talk with Greg Neumayer about the need for adventure
and wonder. Greg leads groups of men on trips to the Tetons and talks
about why adventure and wonder is a necessity for humans.

Adventure

-The big question: do I have what it takes?
-Adventure begins when we ask questions like, “has anyone ever?” or “what if?” or “could I maybe?”
-Not all about adrenaline- it’s about existential satisfaction, personally connecting with something outside of ourselves and advancing a story
-Mechanics/physics/engineering/processing or transmitting information of a personal value, Volunteering or Philanthropy about beautifying the world: both are different sides of the adventure coin
-Moving from point a to point b via effort and will, solving the problem and restoring wholeness to the system maybe only we see is others’ adventure
-Taming something wild (computer code, garden, art, music, writing, etc.) is another kind of adventure

Wonder

-Wonder taps into our curiosity when we ask questions like “What was it like before? How tall is that tree? What does that bird eat? Where do squirrels live? How far away is that one tree way out there? How many rain drops does it take before you have a cloud? What was that person’s childhood in the 50s like? What does that tattoo represent?”
-Wonder should leave us feeling small
-Wonder should bring us to a place of awe
-Wonder encourages us to witness incomprehensible things rather than keep explaining it all away and looking for boxes to contain the world
-Wonder happens when we begin realizing the world moves and works without our input

Wilderness Spaces Merge Adventure and Wonder Together!

-Biblical Theme (Abraham, Moses, Joshua, David, Elijah, Elisha, Jesus, Peter, Paul, etc.)
-The chaos ratio- if there is more chaos out there than in myself, I can bring what feels out of stability within myself into view more readily.
-I’ve observed of myself and others- the more control I’m used to the less comfortable I am in the wilderness and the harder it is for me to access Wonder.
-I’ve learned how important it is to grasp your accounting for resources and learn the stability of “enough” when intentionally entering the Wilderness.

“Don’t let your spirit die before your body does” from Jon Foreman Song- Terminal: https://youtu.be/wYBvmatxKL0?feature=shared

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On this episode we talk about what to do when our kids march to their own drum. As parents how do we parent those kids.

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